Vegan-friendly
Organic
Western
Bakery
British
Breakfast
Shop downstairs, cafe upstairs. Family friendly vegetarian cafe offering daily lunch specials, plus burgers, salads, potato bakes, pasta, and cakes. Has cooked vegan breakfast. Secluded patio garden. Small children's play section. No wheelchair access. Located above Single Step Cooperative. Open Mon-Sat 09:00-16:30, Sun 10:00-15:00.
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82 Reviews
First Review by jacqui2
BryonyHooper
Points +342
Excellent food - Edit
We went here for lunch, and were not disappointed. Great selection of food and good prices. We could even sit outside with our dog. The tofu avocado bagel is particularly brilliant.
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Able to sit outside with dogs , Good prices
Cons: Don’t let dogs inside
Guest
trekstein
Points +157
Whale Tail of a time - Edit
My first visit to Lancaster (which I thoroughly recommend). Found Whale Tail on Happy Cow and enjoyed the visit. Had the flatbread with hummus, falafel and salad. Really good meal and the soup of the day was fabulous.
Read morePros: Friendly , Good selection of food , Good portions
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Rachel68
Points +180
My favourite place! - Edit
I have been going to the whale tail for many years and it never fails to send me home happy and with a full belly! Great service. Great food. Many vegan options. Wall art for sale too. What's not to like?
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-23
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Single step whole foods downstairs, Art for sale
Guest
TessaJongejans
Points +59
Always great - Edit
Nice atmosphere, delicious vegan and vegetarian food, and a vegan cake section. Never had anything but great or amazing meals here. Falafel is delish, burgers good!
Read morePros: Different options and styles of cuisine, Kids menu (other than chips), Indoor and outdoor
Guest
Franklandjs11
Points +25
Perfect - Edit
This was my second trip, but my first as VE. It was busy with great atmosphere. Staff clearly working hard and the food- amazing. I had the salad bowl, and it was huge (I couldn’t finish it).
Read moreWill be back again.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Suitable for solo people.
Cons: No almond milk but really, that’s just personal.
Guest
philjones
Points +16
Rude staff - Edit
I went to Lancaster with my partner for some breakfast, unfortunately the herbarium bar was closed so I suggested going to the whale tail, upon arrival the usual Covid restrictions were in place which, menus were not available on the tables so you had to get up to go and look at the food menu on one then walk to another board for the drinks and then go back to your seat to wait for your order to be taken, there were around 3 other customers in when we arrived and what seemed to be around 6-7 members of staff, after some time we were eventually approached to have our orders taken, we ordered two full vegan breakfasts, one of which we made amendments to swap beans and mushrooms for extra hash browns, two orange juices and a couple of coffee’s each, payment was taken as the coffees arrived, the breakfasts turned up and both had eggs on, I informed the memember of staff that I had ordered vegan ones to which one waitress said oh I didn’t hear you say vegan, they left our toast and took the breakfasts back to the serving hatch, the cafe is incredibly open plan so we could hear the staff moaning about their hate of wasting food and I saw the chef looking over in our direction and shaking their heads, so much for the customer is always right, the food turned up correct to out initial order and I apologised For the confusion (even though it wasn’t my fault ) and I didn’t receive a response from the waitress as she put our food Down and walked off, the toast hadn’t be replaced with the rest of the food so that had gone cold
Read moreBy this point and the orange juice never turned up, we both felt very awkward and didn’t feel like complaining further as we were already made to feel like it was our fault, so we just ate our food as quickly as we could and then left , overall it was a pretty miserable experience and we didn’t enjoy our brief time spent in the cafe, I would of liked to think maybe this was a one off but unfortunately I had a similar experience with a group of friends when we called in during a bike ride to have breakfast just after the cafes had opened back up after lockdown, they left the cafe that day saying they wouldn’t ever visit the place again but I thought I would give it another chance
Cons: Rude staff, Poor service
Guest
Cowlick-Hair&Grooming
Points +83
Awesome vegan options - Edit
Been here twice now, only place within 20-miles of me that have vegan options, had the vegan breakfast and the plant based burger, both spot on 😊
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Guest
Dogsta
Points +32
Excellent find - Edit
Having recently moved to near the Lancaster area we are on mission to sample all the veggie/vegan places in the City. Whaletail will be hard to beat. Quick efficient and friendly service. Excellent choice on the menu. Tasty food, reasonably priced. Will be returning for the all day breakfast on a Sunday.
Read morePros: Good and varied menu, Great staff
Guest
CláudiaRocha
Points +137
Good food, bit pricey - Edit
In my opinion the food is great but a bit on the pricey side, should go there if you want to treat yourself.
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herbivoretee
Points +91
Always a really good idea - Edit
Such a lovely place for a really hearty vegan meal. So so many options and relatively inexpensive for the amount you get.
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Skarkrow
Points +39
Really good café near decent shopping. - Edit
The restaraunt is really nice inside, great decour and atmosphere. Wide selection of beverages such as varioues fruit juices. Does a really nice full english that can be ordered vegan, you even get extra sausage if you skip the egg. Staff are largely fantastic, though one server can be a bit abrupt. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Good options, variety, atmosphere
Guest
mediumphil
Points +78
Pleasant and packed eatery - Edit
Mum and I stopped here for a bite a while back. It was packed but we managed to find a table. Great service considering the numbers enjoying their lunch. Although I found the food a little uninspiring it was satisfying and a good choice for a spot of lunch
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HazelRuth
Points +22
Consistently good grub! - Edit
I go here regularly and the food is always amazing! All day breakfast on Sundays are the perfect hangover cure. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Good value, Great vibe
Cons: Cafe is upstairs, so not accessible.
Guest
JennyLivesey
Points +13
Great place to eat - Edit
Pop into Lancaster often and am unable to go anywhere else for lunch. The food is tasty, great value and staff will do what they can to accommodate you. Wonderful atmosphere.
Read morePros: Loads of veg/vegan choices
Cons: Can be full and have to wait
Guest
intikhana
Points +194
Great meals - Edit
Been here regularly and it has always been consistent. The potato skins are my mums favourite and the tagine and dishes like that tend to be incredible. There are a few wine options and the crumble is brilliant. Bought the cook book and like to make things from this regularly.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Reasonable pricing
Cons: Can get busy so get there early
Guest
John.ellis vegan
Points +216
Old Dependable Favourite - Edit
Not a local, so first visit for a while but great to be back and enjoy good vegan choices, including puddings in the same friendly atmosphere.
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Friendly and efficient staff , Open 7 days
Cons: Still veggie and not vegan
Guest
Squibbins
Points +20
Wonderful - Edit
I always visit the Whale Tail when I'm in Lancaster. Food is affordable and good - no, actually it's REALLY good. All food is vegetarian and much of it is vegan, specials change each day and there is also a fixed menu which includes breakfasts and snacks, and the famous Whale Tail Salad Bowl. Whale Tail also support local good causes and display art works by local artists. It's an absolute gem.
Read morePros: Great food, Great vibe, Wonderful staff
Cons: It's not open in the evening.
Guest
NorthWestVegan1
Points +204
Not fully vegan - Edit
Not fully vegan, but has a great amount of vegan options for all tastebuds and their specials menu is always a treat.
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ruthyroo31
Points +83
Loved it - Edit
Great cafe above a health food store. Lovely setting, comfy sofa for breastfeeding on and baby changing mat in toilets. Fab menu offering lots of choice. Reasonably priced. Loved it!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, friendly staff
Guest
Catcrazyclaire
Points +105
Excellent as usual - Edit
A trip to Lancaster isn't complete without visiting The Whale Tail. Had a lovely burger yesterday with the famous whale tail salad. Not really a salad at all but in fact a medley of coronation chickpeas, lentils, wholewheat pasta. So tasty and so filling. Highly recommend.
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edana_kella
Points +195
Love it here! - Edit
This is a place I frequent when I want to eat out! They tend to always have some nice specials on, it’s a rustic feeling kinda place, nice and homely 😊 the staff are always so friendly too!
Read morePros: Quite a few vegan options, all clearly marked, Milk alternatives are now offered, Fairly priced
Cons: Small so during lunchtime it gets quite busy!
Guest
avalyn
Points +43
Best Vegan Cafe in Lancaster - Edit
Love the whale tail! The food is always amazing, I honestly can't remember a single disappointing meal here. There are tons of vegan options and everything is so clearly marked. It's always quite busy so there are times when there are no free tables but the food is always fairly quick. Best place to get vegetarian and vegan food in both Lancaster and Morecambe!
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options, Delicious food, Great service
Cons: Can be busy
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cassi22
Points +23
Love it here - Edit
The staff are lovely and the food is always delicious
Read moreCons: Shops disappointing
Guest
LancasterKate
Points +128
Lancaster’s original and best - Edit
Been coming here for years and never leave disappointed! Loved equally by my omni other half.
Read morePros: Growing number of vegan options and specials, Super quick, fresh and good value, Vegan breakfast is perfect weekend brunch
Guest
blounty23
Points +37
Cute and cozy cafe! - Edit
A really lovely cafe with a variety of fantastic vegan options. The attached shop is lovely as well. Prices are reasonable and staff are friendly. Such a shame that not everything is vegan
Read morePros: Lots of good options, Great atmosphere
Cons: Not all vegan
Guest
Pekrova
Points +937
Incredible place - Edit
I visit this cafe every Thursday when I am in the area. The chocolate fudge cake is out of this world. Most of the menu can be made vegan. The salads are fabulous. I would always recommend this place
Read morePros: Most of menu can be vegan, Best cake ever! , Nice seating options
Guest
Frogalina
Points +708
Great vegan BLT, nice latte. - Edit
A fair few vegan options at this vegetarian cafe. Sadly missed breakfast which stops being served at 11:30 on a Saturday. BLT made up for it though.
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