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The Egg Cafe is located in the heart of the Liverpool, just off Bold Street. It occupies the light and airy loft space of an old Victorian warehouse building, affording a panoramic view of the city centre. As well as being Liverpool's premier vegetarian restaurant, The Egg is also an independent art gallery and a popular meeting place. The relaxed and bohemian atmosphere attracts a diverse crowd and is especially popular amongst artists and students
PRICE RANGE
US$3 - US$8
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Gift Cards Available, Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Live Music, BYOB, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

What a great find just off Bold Street in Liverpool...a real hidden gem... entrance doesn't look too promising but go up the stairs and you find a superb vegetarian and vegan cafe...search this place out and don't pass by. Absolutely fantastic breakfast with excellent filter...coffee. Lovely, welcoming staff and very quick service. Tremendous.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We have always enjoyed eating at Egg Cafe, however we attended on Sunday 4th November at 2.55pm & missed the chalk board notice halfway up the stairs stating "food not served after 3pm". We proceeded to the counter but there were no obvious seats available...and the staff kindly suggested we could sit upstairs notwithstanding the sign said upstairs was closed. This was very kind & courteous of them. We were considering what to order when one of the counter staff informed us they were open until 5pm but stopped serving food at 3pm (it was now 2 minutes past 3!). This instruction had come from the kitchen & the staff behind counter appeared somewhat embarrassed at having to deliver this news. There was plenty of unsold food available at the counter. We left not seeing much point in debating the decision and less inclined to plead to be fed. Disappointed we made our way to Carlisi on Dale Street, so all's well that ends well.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

What a find, thanks to so many good reviews. Unusual location in the top floor of a building and behind a closed door and sign reading "we are open." Once inside it's a Tardis... two floors, lots of tables, plants and tasteful/relaxing but not overpowering...music. It has an independent bohemian feel and the large veggie breakast at £10.99 including a pot of tea was fantastic. This will now become my breakfast of choice whenever I'm in LiverpoolMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

First visit - fabulous friendly staff - spotless- great menu- we aren't vegetarians but do enjoy vegetarian foods- I had a lovely large salad my hubby had the soup and cheese on toast - highly recommend - we will be back - thanks ❤️❤️ xx

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Looked forward to visiting here based on reviews from a vegan website. First impressions were good as we liked the alternative feel of the place. We ordered a quiche with salad and a spinach and bean bake also with salad. We took a table with...an excellent view of the city. We have noticed some recent comments on here but we didn't have to wait too long for food certainly no more than 10 minutes. The food was excellent we just wish that more places served veggie and vegan food like this instead of the usual fast food varieties available (which have their place of course just not all the time). A set range of veggie and vegan meals with a few daily specials is a winner for us everytime but its not as easy to find as it should be. The egg is well worth a visit.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

I've been a regular here for near 20 years. I've even worked here in the past. So it's been a shame to see that there seems to be more focus on shoving ideology at people than customer service. Staff seem to be more concerned with...there own conversations than ensuring tables are cleaned, cutlery is available etc. I come in for food , not to have militant rainbow flags rammed into my face. Make the Egg Great AgainMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

I would be interested to know what the famous television chef, Gordon Ramsay, would have to say about this place. The service has never been great, but it appears to be plumbing new depths of disorganisation and chaos. To be fair, the food in here...is usually excellent however, that judgement is more than offset by the extremely long wait for my food to arrive. I have been sitting here for well over half an hour and quite frankly, I am now so hungry that I could eat a scabby horse. The poor service doesn’t appear to be attributable to a shortage of staff; in fact, there appear to be plenty of people working behind the counter and generally running around the place. The Egg Cafe has a reasonably good reputation in Liverpool which, if it continues like this, it will lose very quickly.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 21 July 2023

Such a beautiful place with lovely staff and the food is amazing especially for the low prices!!!!!!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023

Still a decent place to chill out, but the prices have massively increased, and the menu hasn't changed for years. Nearly £10 for garlic cheese on toast and salad isn't cheap, the small coffees are expensive, and the cakes are a rip off. Used to...be a quirky and cheap alternative place, but less so now. Overpriced, and relying on its previous reputation as an arty hangout.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 June 2023

An old favourite. The Egg is an unassuming vegetarian and vegan cafe, with great homemade cakes and biscuits. Good portions of food and reasonably priced, as well. I always enjoy the soup of the day and cheese on toast on thick slices of bread. The...cafe has a relaxing atmosphere, with quirky interior design. There are old wooden tables to sit at and they usually have work by local artists on the walls. I could sit here all day with a book and a mug of tea. Do note that the cafe is situated at the top of an old building, so you need to climb a few flights of stairs to reach it.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 29 May 2023

This vegetarian cafe looked very appealing on the website, but it was dirty, the serving staff didn't have their long hair tied back and as I was the only person in there initially, the staff were being very loud and "social" with each other which...was rather unpleasant and made it difficult to ask for service - no one checked if I was happy with the meal for example. It's all painted hippy-dippy which would appeal to some people - and I am usually one of those who likes a quirky independent business, but to me this really has had it's day seeming stuck in standards and expectations of the 70s and not in a fashionable way either. I chose the double breakfast at £10.95 but without baked beans - no reduction or replacement options given. What a disappointment for a cafe that seems to pride itself on vegetarian and veganism; packet hash browns, packet vegetarian sausages, apparently tinned mushrooms and the crust of the one slice of bread with a knob of butter placed on it was burnt. The coffee was unpleasantly bitter and charged as an extra. Whilst the tables had been wiped, the windowsills and the frame of the panes had not been and not for a very long time. The paint was flaking off the ceiling. The floor looked dirty but that might have just been its age. The approach to the cafe which is up two flights of stairs shared with other businesses was also filthy to the point of my being surprised there was no evidence of urine or vomit. There are far nicer, more reasonable places to get a vegetarian / vegan breakfast in central Liverpool - you would only go here if you were evangelical about your food not being cooked in the same kitchen as meat - even then I would really think about whether it was worthwhile.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

The cafe has a wonderful location. Tables located at the windows offer great views over Liverpool and the building itself is an old one with interesting, quirky architecture inside. It’s an interesting place to eat. The staff were professional, very friendly and attentive. We were...offered menus as we sat down which were extensive. There is also a specials board. The food is perfect, both healthy and tasty. Very good portions and so reasonably priced. Just £18.00 for three generously served starters, mains, desserts and coffee. We will all certainly return and we very highly recommend.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023

We had the vegan breakfast and it was terrific. The staff were charming and helpful too. Hight recommended if your a veggie or vegan and in Liverpool

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 25 March 2023 via mobile

The location is very nice, the food is good. Maybe it will be better to warm the food, i don't like cold lunch. 100% recomanded thanks

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 6 January 2023 via mobile

Came through a door that made the place look like it was shut to be welcomed by absolutely nobody. No menus to read just a chalk board behind the bar so if you’re picky you have to stand at the bar and go through the...limited options they have while telling others you’re not waiting to be served you’re reading the menu. Oh and don’t expect the staff to tell anybody anything because they hate being there by the look of it. Now for my actual complaint. I ordered the cauliflower curry which came to me after I got my own cutlery and condiments (which I don’t mind really but if you do). It was lovely looking in a separate bowl with a nice naan and rice. After further investigation the rice was a microwave bagged option which was nasty and hard in places but the worst part is the curry was obviously pre-made and just zapped in the microwave for two minutes. It was freezing on the top and I mean like it had come out of a fridge which it had. Then the bowl and inside of the food was warm. I am going to be honest the staff where so depressed I didn’t complain in fear. My fiancée also didn’t enjoy her food and was later sick at home after a truly disappointing visit to here. Won’t be back and I suggest nobody else visit this dark depressing place either.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Hi. Thanks for your enquiry. Yes we will be serving vegan/gluten free pancakes on Tuesday.
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Monday to Friday 9am to 10.30pm, Sat/Sun 10am/10.30p
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just the salad. their menu is online.
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The Egg Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5