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We are now permanently closed.. Fully licensed Vegan Restaurant in the heart of Penrhyndeudraeth on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. We serve home cooked food featuring local produce whenever possible. Our menu includes Buddha Bowls, Cauliflower Wings, Burgers, Pizza and so much more. Pop in for a Cup of the Finest Coffee, a Pot of Welsh Tea, a Slice of Cake or a Full Meal. Family and Dog friendly and Wheelchair Accessible. Gluten & Dairy Free Options available.
PRICE RANGE
US$6 - US$17
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Cafe, British, Healthy, Welsh
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

Visited here whist at a recent house sit locally. Wow ! I’m vegetarian not vegan but this place has to rate as the best meal out I’ve had in a very long time. We ordered 4 dishes to share and all of them were amazing....Nice big portions and just so tasty. We are heading there again this week and really looking forward to it. Glad I’m not living locally as I’d be here every week !More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

The well-prepared food is not only freshly made but flavoursome and good for the planet. One can eat rest assured that no animal or bird was cruelly treated and suffered the butcher's knife, or worse! It will be a sad day when the cafe closes....They're lovely people and I sincerely hope that Diane and family make a good transition. I travel far to eat there as do many of my friends.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Another visit to this lovely vegan gem. Excellent food as usual, lovely atmosphere friendly staff. Lots of choice. Very tasty.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023 via mobile

Delicious, hearty food. Vegan fare at its best. Buddha bowl for me and Mushroom Stroganoff for hubby, with a side of fries. The Stroganoff was amazing, but as a couple of gluten free bods, hubby missed out on the accompanying roll. The staff were brilliant...and did their best with a sourdough roll (my hubby is happy to eat sourdough if GF isn't available) but the sourdough wasn't as good as the rest of the food - completely okay anywhere else but the standard was so high, I felt this was a bit of a let down. Anyway, moan over. This is an oasis of deliciousness. You should definitely visit. I had a fantastic green smoothy - it was yummy 😋More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

Brilliant food. Healthy salads to delicious burgers and pies. Yummy cakes. A great choice of drinks, too. Alcoholic smoothies, non alcoholic beer, tasty coke, and good coffee. Inside seating is nice and the outside seating is on a quiet street, albeit full sun. A must...gor vegans and non-vegans.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Absolutely fantastic place to eat, amazing choice, friendly staff and great quality food. I would highly recommend to anyone and strongly encourage non-vegans to try too!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

What an amazing place, totally vegan, menu was so good you just didn’t know what to order, everything we ordered was scrumptious, will definitely go again when next in Wales

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 28 August 2023 via mobile

Amazing. Read the reviews and decided to finish a walk early to try and get some lunch. We arrived at 2.30 and were worried they would be closing but they were more than happy to accommodate our group of 8. The food did not disappoint-...we tried the Buddha bowl, wings, burger, pies, dirty fries and chicken tikka. It is without doubt the best food we have eaten in Wales. The meat eaters in the group were amazed and we were all stuffed. Highly recommend this super cafe.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023

Amazing selection of foods, all plant based / vegan - service was great and would especially recommend the mushroom dish and cauliwings! Also very kid friendly.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023

We were absolutely spoiled for choice and enjoyed every bite. The non vegans in our group went elsewhere and had such bad food envy we had to get takeaway desserts for them.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 August 2023 via mobile

Wow wow... this place is a hidden gem and will be so sad when you close. Spicy colly and the humus platter was amazing. The chef is lovely and such a nice man who always comes out to say hello. A must place to go......even if your not a vegan like myselfMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023

What can I say that others haven’t already said? We had a fabulous lunch at a restaurant which clearly cares about the food it serves and can demonstrate to the most ardent sceptic that vegan food can be just as good as any other food....Lovely staff, and a really friendly atmosphere. Absolutely loved it!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 August 2023

Visited the eating Gorilla today and it was some of nicest food I’ve had and served by friendly staff. I’ve been staying in Trawsfynydd and got the bus over due to hearing good reviews. After a walk, the burger was just what I needed, absolutely...delicious. Served with nice chips too. I also treated myself to the cauliflower wings, which were also outstanding, the portion was so generous I ended up taking the leftover wings for my tea. Lovely coffee and smoothies too. 5/5 would recommend to everyone, but especially vegans!!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023

Love this place! found it by fluke whilst looking for non mainstream eateries - it did not disappoint and it was worth the 45 miles drive in each direction to eat here! will return whenever in the area - this place needs to be in...business and supported. As a meat eater, i endorse this vegan venue as the food and service was first class! Also i ate the biggest onion ring i have see in this place!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023 via mobile

Absolutely delicious, as a seasoned traveller and vegan, this place hits all the right tastebuds. Friendly and local. Please visit and pay in cash!

Date of visit: July 2023
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