An all-vegan cafe serving wholesome food using organic and fair-trade ingredients wherever possible. Offers a ‘tapas’ menu with a selection of different dishes and a core menu, featuring curries, pasta dishes, and more substantial meals. Made-in-house daily specials are available. Try the onion bhajis and the banana/peanut butter cheesecake. 50% of the profits are donated to animal welfare charities. Fully licensed and dog-friendly. NOTE: Currently open for take out only on Friday evening 5-7pm during winter months - no dine in. Menu available on Facebook. Phone Edwina on 01840 770090 or message via Facebook. Dine in will resume Easter 2022. Open Fri-Sun 12:00-14:30.
-
Loading...
-
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
-
-
Last update on 03 Nov 2024 by echignell
Update business info -
Added by echignell on 05 Apr 2018
-
-
68 Reviews
First Review by Layra
JohnRP
Points +16
Fantastic Food - Edit
We are very fortunate to live close enough to Vega and go fairly regularly.
Read moreThe food here is always outstanding, with lots of choice. and so many flavours. Everything is cooked fresh, and the deserts are great too. It's very reasonably priced, and a donation is made to animal welfare charities from the profits. There is also a great selection of home made produce in jars to take away.
We love this place, it's so unusual to find an eatery that does great food, at a good price and for the owner to walk the talk in terms of ethics.
If you are nearby one day, go and have a meal, you won't regret it.....
Pros: Fantasttic food, Very reasonable priced, Great choice
Cons: Nothing
Guest
Janeepee
Points +61
Great food, great prices, great ethics - Edit
Stopped here a number of times and definitely does not disappoint. Defo worth booking and lookout for the curry nights. Booking a must for those, always fully booked
Read morePros: Friendly owners, Dog friendly , Great food
Guest
JulieHunt
Points +44
Great curry! - Edit
We booked a table because it was vegan and dog friendly, when staying in the Bude area. Loved the vibe of this place instantly as host was keen to take our order and food was amazing with decor so cool.
Read morePros: Curry, Dog friendly, Animal activist literature
echignell
Thank you Julie... glad you enjoyed your visit!
Read moreGuest
PaulTucker
Points +38
Vega Tintangel! (In an Elvis style) - Edit
A very short walk from where we were staying and a very welcome change from the one vegan choice that the pubs and cafes were offering. Very welcoming and lots to look out in the way of famous vegan quotes on posters and some colourful artwork. The menu was an easy to read chalkboard on the wall and offered several choices. We went for homemade hummus and pitta bread for a starter and then the Soul Bowl for mains. We had Turmeric lattes with oat milk and a fermented pineapple drink. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous. We saw several other dishes come out from the kitchen and everything looked amazing. The place was fully booked and it’s definitely worth ringing ahead to make sure you get a table. The food is extremely well priced and part of the money is donated to animal charities. If you are anywhere near Tintangel I totally recommend this place for a perfect lunch or dinner.
Read morePros: Amazing homemade hummus , Friendly staff, Great music in the background
echignell
Thank you for your kind words Paul, so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Read moreGuest
lawmackrory
Points +42
Great little vegan FTA spot - Edit
A true “vegan for the animals” spot with great tasting meals. Both our Mexican bowl and salad bowl tasted great and were had quick service by the friendly staff. Recommend!
Read moreGuest
TheVeganNobbit
Points +32
Fantastic … Simply Fantastic - Edit
Fantastic, flavourful food with decent portion sizes and was well worth the wait.
Read moreechignell
Thank you both! Good to meet you and glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreTheVeganNobbit
It was that good that we came back for lunch on Sunday
Read moreGuest
Sarah_Lily
Points +93
Maybe we came on an off day?! - Edit
On our way to Tintagel Castle, we spotted this place and a quick scan of HappyCow confirmed it was vegan with 5* reviews so we were pleased to get a table. We ordered a fermented pineapple drink which was nice and a hot chocolate which just tasted like cocoa powder mixed in hot water and wasn't very pleasant. For mains we opted for a sweet and sour bowl and a quinoa bowl and sadly were left quite disappointed by both. The ingredients used just didn't taste very good quality and personally we found them both lacking any depth of flavour - expensive for what they were. We also didn't find the service particularly welcoming. We really love to support any vegan establishment and wish them all the best with it, but unfortunately on this occasion we didn't have a great experience - maybe they were having an off day judging by other reviews on here?!
Read morePros: Totally vegan , Sells chutneys, kimchi etc to take away
Cons: Ingredients / flavour profiles
shelleystel
I’m sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your meal. Those are 2 of our most popular dishes. I hope the server gave you the opportunity to reflect your concerns during your meal as customer satisfaction is very important to us.
Read moreAll ingredients are freshly bought and prepared and we are commonly told that our prices are very reasonable. I’m sorry this was not your experience. If we know, we can rectify it.
Guest
Pidgey
Points +78
Spoilt for choice - Edit
The food was delicious and comforting, and it was heartening to chat with such a dedicated animal advocate.
Read moreI left Vega with a full tummy and a recipe book and can’t wait to visit again!
Pros: Everything is vegan , Prices are incredibly reasonable , Homemade, fresh and nutritious
Guest
maksimowski
Points +186
Perfect - Edit
Lovely small cafè, fantastic fresh made food and Amy Winehouse in the background. Absolutely perfect.
Read moreGuest
misskiz
Points +20
Ein sehr leckeres und sättigendes Curry. Dazu ein kühler Pinot Grigio. - Edit
Spontane Reservierung per Facebook und spontanes Dinner im kleinen Restaurant Vega. Und happy, gesättigt und mit leckeren Geschmäckern im Mund wieder heim. Ein Restaurant, dass mit Sprüchen von Menschen, wie Thich Nhat Than und Mahatma Ghandi, die einen bestärkt in ihrem Weg und die anderen inspiriert auf ihrem Weg - für eine tierleidfreie und gerechte Welt.
Read morePros: Nur vegane Optionen, Von Asiatisch bis Italienisch, Gute Portionen
Guest
JamesBondao
Points +84
Great food, great owner, a place of true love for the animals - Edit
We stepped out of the bus and there it was Vega - the only vegan place in hundreds of miles . We found it by chance and were so lucky. Edwina offers delicious food that also is really filling . I love the activism for animals that is visible via flyers and printed citations on the wall. This place is full of love and respect for the animals . Make sure to reserve as there are not many tables available and the restaurant is very popular. We were lucky to get a table by messaging via Facebook . A full 5 star recommendation .
Read morePros: Taste and amount of food , Visible activism for animals and vegan lifestyle, Edwina the owner
Guest
JuliaRigg
Points +36
So good we came back again ! - Edit
We have been on holiday just outside Tintagel for a week and enjoyed our first visit so much that we went back again today . It was pretty busy both times but our food was great , fresh and very tasty. We will definitely come back next time we are down here .
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Very dog friendly , Delicious food
echignell
Thank you Julia! So glad you enjoyed your visit(s).
Read moreGuest
Eisbach
Points +150
Great Location - Edit
Unexpected for a Tourist Location like this. Apple & Cinamon Cake was really delicious. Homemade drinks are really good.
Read moreechignell
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreGuest
AndyPayne
Points +141
Simply beautiful 😍 - Edit
What a lovely space, beautiful owner and the choice of food is amazing, we had kimchi, noodles, with tofu and peanuts, and the chilli with rice, nachos and salsa both tasted fabulous.
Read moreWe also bought a beautiful art piece and the lovely I am a pig book both by Edwina (owner) and Winston, thank you for making our day perfect
Pros: The atmosphere , The food, The owner
echignell
Aww, thanks Andy! So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreGuest
riasa
Points +49
Fantastic food!!! - Edit
Honestly this was just such a wonderful place to eat. Everything was cooked fresh and we even bought two jars of homemade chutney. Definitely recommend visiting!
Read morePros: Fresh food, Nice atmosphere , Homemade chutneys
echignell
Aww, thanks Riasa! So glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreGuest
jenny840
Points +48
A little gem - Edit
So surprised to find such a great cafe in a small Cornish town. Lots of choice and very reasonably priced. Homemade jars of preserves, chutney’s etc. You have to visit to see what other great things the owner sells, mostly for charity. Talking too much, forgot photos!
Read morePros: Menu options, Reasonably priced, Pleasant staff
echignell
thank you Jenny... glad you enjoyed your visit!
Read moreGuest
AndrewThrelfall
Points +188
Little vegan oasis - Edit
Lovely little cafe. Nice home cooked food, and a friendly owner. Seems to be the only 100% vegan place for some miles. Glad to support them.
Read moreechignell
Thanks Andrew! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreGuest
PrincessPudding
Points +249
A lovely homely dining experience - Edit
Large menu of varied and wholesome meals. Everything cooked on site using Edwina’s (the owner) own tried and tested recipes. Can especially recommend the mayonnaise and the elderflower cordial. A nice extra touch is that there’s no food waste (as leftovers are fed to Edwina’s rescue pigs).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-24
Pros: Huge menu, Inventive/unusual ingredients , Relaxed homely dining area
Guest
ingridbuba
Points +356
Very mediocre at best - Edit
I feel bad leaving such a low score but this was one of the worst and most basic meals in a long while. It’s not often that I come by smthg so low on quality (ingredients as much as the whole dish) and taste. We had budha bowl which was just some veg and humus with only lemon juice, no idea why it was called budha bowl and not a side salad and bean chilli and peanut butter cheesecake. Chilli was ok, cake was good but honestly nothing impressive. The lady who served us had an attitude, like she couldn’t wait to have her working day over. Worst vegan cafe we’ve been to, shame!
Read morePros: Cheesecake, Not expensive
Cons: Server’s rudeness, Bland food and tasteless ingredients, Cleanliness
echignell
oh dear, what a dreadful experience you must have had! Sadly, I cannot be in every day so I don't know who served you. I welcome constructive criticism, but that is lacking in your review. It would be helpful, for example, to know if the 'server' explained what was in the small Buddha bowl salad and what she said to you that was so rude as to illicit such a nasty, negative review! Perhaps you could elaborate.
Read moreingridbuba
Hi, I’m never up for negative reviews and in general in life I always look for a bright side to things but unfortunately there wasn’t one on this occasion. We were not told what will be in budha bowl, but it was just some basic salad stuff, some cold pasta, wine leave rolls, lemon squirted on top and hummus, really basic and lacking of flavour. The attitude of the server and the way she put plates on the corner of the table was speaking more than words, like she didn’t want to be there herself. I’m sorry we had a bad experience in your cafe, but i can’t recall such a bad eating out in a long while. I’m sure you keep all in control when you are present yourself.
Read moreGuest
MeMar
Points +72
Okay food - Edit
It is a little bit alternative. Nice staff. The food is nice, we were not blown away.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Atmosphere
Guest
Plant_Based_Couple
Points +38
Hidden Gem - Edit
A lovely little find slightly off the main tourist drag.
Read moreGuest
hiccupfairy
Points +20
Lovely whole food vibes old school vegan cafe! - Edit
We had a salad wrap and the lentil & chickpea curry, both were lovely! Only £15 for both ☺️ nice and relaxed vibes slightly away from the busy tourist vibes of central tintagel.
Read moreechignell
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreGuest
madmadgrrl
Points +262
Highly recommended 👍 - Edit
We had the nachos, falafel & lasagne and they were all very tasty. Cafe is reminiscent of old school punk cafes complete with affordable art & animal right slogans on the walls. Loved it💖
Read moreechignell
Thank you! i'm glad you enjoyed your visit.
Read moreGuest
beckiw96
Points +138
Wonderful vegan restaurant - Edit
Happened upon this fab little spot, very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and delicious vegan food, as well as quirky artwork! Would highly recommend a visit
Read morePros: Friendly, relaxed service , Delicious vegan food , Quirky artwork
echignell
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!
Read moreGuest
GezAddictive
Points +28
Wholesome, awesome food - Edit
Loved it, great vibe, quality service, lovely food - can't wait to go back. Good size portions, certainly didn't leave hungry but took some peanut butter cheesecake for later, great decision VERY nice
Read morePros: Great food, Great price, Great atmosphere
Cons: Limited opening hours
Guest
grahamsharpe63
Points +21
Delicious food and very friendly - Edit
I have been to Vega a couple of times and they are making absolutely delicious vegan food. I have had a nachos spicy dish and falafel and hummus in flat bread too.
Read moreThe chocolate tarte is the best!
Highly recommended for vegan food and friendly hospitality too.
Pros: Delicious food , Friendly , Veganism is central
Guest
TentsAndTofu
Points +124
A little gem - Edit
We stopped off in Tintagel on a hike of the South West Coastal Path. We thought the best we could hope for food wise was probably a vegan pasty. Imagine our surprise at finding a fully vegan restaurant!
Read moreThe food was delicious and very clearly home cooked. We both had lasagne which was fully of lentil goodness and came with a generous side salad.
The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. We actually arrived five minutes before closing time but made to feel entirely welcome and never rushed.
We’ll definitely be back - next time with time to spare.
Pros: Fully vegan , Delicious home cooked food , Friendly and accommodating staff
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 9743 times.