Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
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Fast food
Salad bar
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Bakery
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Small bistro offering vegan and vegetarian food including soup, salads and hot main which changes daily. Always has vegan cakes on the counter. Open Wed-Thu 11:30-15:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-16:00.
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Last update on 08 Nov 2024 by IanEiloart
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Added by SimpleGoodness on 14 Oct 2019
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49 Reviews
First Review by NadineFord
IanEiloart
Points +141
Lovely little almost vegan whole food cafe. - Edit
Lovely staff serving a good all vegan menu. Quick service, with attention to detail.
Read moreI had a scrambled tofu sandwich. The home-made scrambled tofu, mixed with pickles and onion was delicious, and the bread warm and chewy. Also could not resist the bounty (coconut) cake, a delicious thing similar to cheesecake.
The cafe is all vegan, except that it offers dairy milk for drinks.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food. , Wholesome.
Cons: But really, how wholesome can cake be?
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dvb124
Points +222
Excellenté - Edit
Lovely hand crafted delicious food. Equally lovely people run the place.
Read moreEverything I had was full of colour flavour and textures. The salads are brilliant and the scrambled tofu ciabatta was excellent.
Bravo. 👏⭐️
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Jamesjgn
Points +13
Amazing food and bistro - Edit
Food is always amazing, love coming here, service is brilliant considering there is only 2 persons.
Read moreThe best place to go for plant based food in Cumbria with out a doubt.
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AmyHolliday
Points +20
Simply good vibes - Edit
100% plant based bistro with a good selection of organic, healthy, vibrant food and a calming atmosphere. The owners are sweethearts and obviously care, lots of effort put into delicious food while also being eco friendly. Scones and cakes, salads and mains. I visited in summer so had a salad and smoothie, and can't wait to go back for a cake and hot chocolate in colder months :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-25
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morecambemicky
Points +23
excellent - Edit
small intimate bistro serving really excellent home made veggie food.highly recommended
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Rob-BFTI
Points +96
Wonderful - Edit
Vegan menu with extensive GF (Low Gluten) choice. All food made from scratch in house with delicious and healthy ingredients.
Read moreThe mains we had were great and the GF desserts were amazing. The couple running the place were very friendly and really know their stuff about healthy nutrition. And making it taste great. They even know their stuff about coffee and herbal teas. I can't praise enough.
Pros: Healthy and tasty vegan food made from scratch, Lots of GF choice, Friendly and really knowledgeable staff/owners
Cons: Nope
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PeterBlencowe
Points +18
Excellent - Edit
Excellent food, great variety of different salads, sandwiches and mains all prepared with great care. Food looks and tastes beautiful. Lovely staff too.
Read moreAll mains less than £10 so great value as well.
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MikeVeganEdinburgh
Points +41
Excellent - Edit
A wonderful place! Cosy, friendly, delicious, I wish there were more places like this.
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mockingbird
Points +3028
Fresh, home-cooked, wonderful - Edit
What a beaut of a place. Really lovely, accommodating owners, with welcoming space.
Read moreThis is definitely going to be somewhere I visit regularly. Menu has a good mix of veggie staples and healthy whole foods. The bread I had with my salad box is honestly the best bread I can remember eating. The best in Penrith and the surrounding areas.
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HebeDyson
Points +36
Fab vegan cafe, yummy food and great service - Edit
Love this place, been a few times now. The food is so fresh and tasty and the staff are lovely!
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Hrafnsdottir
Points +18
Simply delicious! - Edit
Popped in to pick up some lunch on the way to Long Meg today - super tasty food, flavourful nutritious salads, and the pan-fried potatoes were sublime! Well worth stopping by if you want food that will nourish your spirit as well as your body. The staff were super friendly too!
Read morePros: Delicious food., Friendly staff.
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lifeontheveg_1506
Points +32
What a little Gem - Edit
We were on a day trip to Penrith as part of our stay in the Lake District. By mid afternoon we were looking for a place to have coffee and cake. We were recommended this place by another cafe who were out of vegan options. I’m so glad! This place is a rare find, the owners are passionate about the food they produce and it’s impact on the environment. We went for the small salad bowl and ginger/ lemon cake with coffee. The oat milk is produced onsite to reduce the need for packaging. The salad was tasty and nourishing esp. liked the slaw mix and the cake was heavenly. Why aren’t there more places like this in every town? Unfortunately we live 400 miles away!
Read morePros: Helpful, knowledgeable staff, Wholesome tasty options, Fair price
Cons: Why can’t there more places like this?
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wendy88
Points +16
Excellent vegan cafe - Edit
It was a great pleasure to fine Simple Goodness during our visit to Penrith. The food was amazing, the service great and such a friendly atmosphere. Unfortunately we don't live nearer, we would certainly be regular customers!
Read morePros: Vegan, Unprocessed food, Excellent value
Cons: Not open more often (would like to have gone back!
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GordonChristie
Points +59
Amazing vegan and vegetarian food - Edit
Tasty filling food great cakes vegan and vegetarian options
Read moreCons: Inexpensive
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AlmightyCoach
Points +203
Exquisite! - Edit
Located in Penrith in the Devonshire Shopping Arcade. As I’m not from this area I struggled a bit with the car parking situation and I found myself in a lot of dead ends creating a bit of chaos, however there is a car park near by and it’s a 1-2 minute walk from the cafe. As me and my girlfriend came from Teesside to enjoy a nice little time away at center parks we decided to go for something to eat just before we went and we couldn’t have chosen a more perfect place to eat. As we entered we were struck with some very convenient luck as some people were just leaving as we came in, this establishment is quite small and compact. The cafe does offer takeaway food if the cafe isn’t available for sit in. The staff are exceptionally friendly and will cater for all your needs. My girlfriend ordered a Salad bowl and I ordered a Falafel Burger with marinaded carrot and pan fried potatoes. The falafel burger was absolutely delicious and the pan fried potatoes were exceptional and they had a little crunch to the skin and they were complimented with a portion of what I believed to be their own vegan coleslaw which I also believed had their own sauce and it was absolutely sensational, it’s a real shame that this cafe is so far away from where I’m from as I would definitely be a regular consumer. While waiting for our food me and my girlfriend couldn’t help but over hear a conversation a member of the cafe staff was having with a customer. They really know their stuff when it comes to Veganism and discussing in great depth of organic foods instead of being subjected to processed foods. They really put in the hard work to make the most healthiest and nutritious meal for you. To top that off it’s all at a very reasonable price. I’m very happy this café exists and I’m glad I got to the opportunity to try it. Definitely one to remember.
Read morePros: All vegan cafe , Friendly. Knowledgeable and hard working staff, Very good price
Cons: Small cafe
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Sophie_B
Points +611
Wonderful wholefood cafe - Edit
Small charming cafe located inside of a shopping centre, offering both takeaway and sit in service. Not too many tables but luckily we got seated. It can get very busy.
Read moreStaff incredibly knowledgable about the food that they produce and they make it all from scratch to make it both healthier and fresh.
The salad bowl was incredible, each component bringing a special element to the dish. I just hope that more places follow suit. Other delicious options were available on the menu such as burgers and platters.
For the quality of food and care implemented into the creation I would say just under £10 for a salad bowl isn't the worst price you could be paying. Definitely somewhere that I recommend trying and I have added it to my favourites!😄
Pros: Care implemented into creating the dishes , Delicious food, Knowledgable friendly staff
Cons: Small venue
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whumpty
Points +755
Wonderful food - Edit
Really great place, staff are so friendly. Food is so tasty and healthy. The potatoes were our fave. We will be back!
Read morePros: Fantastic service, Great food, Lots of choice
Cons: None
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ClaireLouiseH
Points +161
Wholesome, nourishing and delicious! So good we visited again! - Edit
We found Simple Goodness by chance and how lucky were we? I had the pumpkin seed pate sandwich with mixed salad; it was absolutely outstanding! My OH had the tofu scramble sandwich with soup of the day - equally delicious. Although rather full, we decided to share the Victoria Sponge which was delightful. According to the person who served us, everything is vegan although they keep Cow’s milk for those that want it.
Read more21/102021: on our way back to Leicester from Glasgow so we decided to stop for lunch. Delicious food again. We both had the special - Pea stew with a cheesy muffin. As time was short I bought three different cakes for later. Can’t recommend this place enough 😊
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-13
Pros: Nourishing and delicious, A varied menu, Welcoming and helpful staff
Cons: Can’t think of any
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NaomiBrash
Points +851
Beautiful lunch - Edit
What a lovely little vegan café! We stopped here for lunch after a walk around Penrith and wow, the food was delicious. We booked a table in advance as we saw it gets busy at lunch time (just as well as a lot of people got turned away after we arrived). We got the soup of the day (bean & loveage) which was delightfully smooth and really tasty. I also got the lentil cottage pie and my partner got the beetroot and walnut burger. Both dishes were absolutely beautifully presented and tasted even better than they looked! We both got a homemade herbal tea (throat carer & heartburn calmer) which were lovely and soothing. The service was spot on, very friendly and fast. Most of their food is organic, wholesome and locally sourced which we love😊 also doggies are very welcome here so Dizzy did not miss out either 🐕 We got shortbread biscuits, brownie and apple pie slice to takeaway which are very yummy too.10/10 🌿💖
Read morePros: Wholesome & organic, Amazing service, Beautiful food
Cons: Only 6 tables, busy at lunch
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joS-M
Points +16
Such an amazing restaurant - Edit
This was one of the best vegan restaurants I have been to
Read morePros: Really nice food, Staff really helpful, Amazing menu choices
Cons: N/a
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plantbasebear
Points +40
Above and beyond - Edit
Was traveling along the M6 and looking for a place for lunch. Looked at this app and saw Simple Goodness and made the few mikes toward this amazing goodness. The place is so nice, clean friendly and the passion for vegan quality food screams. We were four all the dishes were so tasty every bit on the plats was delicious, well presented, with real understanding of flavour combinations and nutrition. I can not recommend enough.
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GraemeWhite
Points +15
Lovely food and staff treat care - Edit
We had a lovely lunch here during our holiday. The food was delicious and the staff were very attentive and rightly proud of their food and drinks. We really enjoyed the salads and the drinks were great. Go there if you can.
Read morePros: Great choice of drinks, Passionate staff
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archiedymoke
Points +26
Warm, truly friendly and delicious. - Edit
Greeted and served by really thoughtful and helpful people. A fantastic range of food on the magnificent menu
Read morePros: People were kind , Wide choice of sweet and savoury, Nice setup and good vibes
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Superteebs
Points +125
A rare find! - Edit
Little diamond of a vegan cafe in Penrith. Beautiful food and excellent friendly service. Will definitely visit again 👍
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Pekrova
Points +937
Wholesome, heart felt good - Edit
I believe this establishment is now entirely vegan. They use a lot of organic ingredients and consciously decide on what products they use to reduce their carbon footprint. But what of the food? It was right up our street, we both had the salad bowl with their homemade bread- try the millet bread it is so light and delicious. The salad bowls were just amazing. So well thought out and everything was delicious. The owners are wonderful and you can feel that everything they offer is straight from their heart to yours. It’s hard these days to get delicious nutritious vegan food amongst the plethora of ‘junk food’ so this was so welcome. If we loved nearby we would be here all the time. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Entirely vegan I believe , Lots organic , Homemade
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Green-Jay
Points +101
Brilliant to find this in Penrith! - Edit
Lovely clean feeling place in the Devonshire arcade with friendly owners who cared about what you chose and could tell you all about it. Besides the lovely atmosphere the food was wonderfully tasty and homely with nothing deep fried/fast food so you really had a good healthy meal. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Seemed to be totally vegan, Friendly knowlegable people who ran it, No fast food, just tasty meals!
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PattyBee
Points +20
Cozy little veggie cafe - Edit
The soup was delicious and the staff were so nice and helpful, my friend had the salad which she said was delicious too and they had gluten free bread.
Read morePros: Lovely Staff, Healthy food with gluten free options
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