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Casual setting on the second floor, near Central and Lime St stations. Usually 1 or 2 vegan soups daily, 3 daily specials at least 1 vegan. Menu includes vegan spicy beanburger, salads, quiche, and more. Special menu Sunday afternoon (full vegan roast). Vegan items clearly marked on the menu. NOTE: No wheelchair access. Open Mon-Tue 10:00-19:00, Wed-Fri 10:00-21:00, Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-17:00. Reduced hours due to Covid-19.
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172 Reviews
First Review by child of the trees
VeganEleanor
Points +83
pretty good vegan food - Edit
The food here is always good. I like the environment and they always have something vegan so it's a good easy place to go eat in Liverpool. My dads been taking me here forever!
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Oxleym08
Points +169
Meh - Edit
The food here is really nothing to write home about. If I'm going to spend money on a meal then I want it to be better than something I could have cooked myself. Instead I got a "spicy" bean burger which was not in the least bit spicy, not in a bun, served with an odd cold pasta salad and some sad looking salad. A real disappointment as I'd heard good things.
Read moreI was also surprised that a cafe that presumably markets itself as being ethical due to being vegetarian serves brands such as coca-cola and heinz
That being said the decor is cute, the prices are very reasonable and the staff are friendly
Pros: Nice decor, Reasonably priced , Friendly staff
Cons: Pedestrian food, Odd food pairings, Works with unethical brands
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The London Vegan
Points +2579
delicious healthy food - Edit
Nice place in traditional 'vege cafe' style very close to Lime Street Station. Good food and very reasonably priced too. Lots of vegan options and all clearly marked. Food was tasty and healthy too.
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gjg1986
Points +44
Eggy eggy egg - Edit
Not going to win any culinary awards but it's been a very welcome presence for as long as I can remember. Lots for vegans, reasonable prices and a nice venue to hang out/meet up.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-09-06
Pros: Vegan options, Nice hangout, Cheap
Cons: Stair access only, Not a great deal of variety on menu
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Nath4
Points +25
Simple and unpretentious - Edit
Have visited the Egg with my partner a few times, and we're always happy enough with the service and food/drinks but can't help but agree with other reviews on here that it's being overtaken by newer Vege/Vegan offerings in and around Liverpool with more ambition. The food is fairly basic and most mains appear to come with a large portion of salad/rice/pasta/hummus/couscous etc. We've visited 3 times now for Sunday lunch - the first time (around 4/5pm) was excellent. On our second visit they'd ran out of nut roast by early afternoon (2pm-ish), which was disappointing, especially as we weren't blown away by the alternative options, but we chalked it up to being busy on a bank holiday weekend. However again on our third visit they'd already ran out of nut roast by mid-afternoon which suggests that they simply need to make more! It's usually seemed busy enough to suggest that they wouldn't waste much.
Read moreThe staff have always been friendly and there's usually plenty of bodies about so the service is good.
Pros: Nicely decorated cafe with relaxed vibe, Great vegan cakes!
Cons: Not a particularly adventurous menu, Seem to run out of nut roast early on sundays
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Yellowmellow
Points +37
Simple, tasty food. Nice cake! - Edit
Came here when visiting Liverpool and had a nice tasty pasta dish, was nothing fancy, and nothing I wouldn't have been able to make myself, but not complaining. Cool, comfortable atmosphere. Came back the next day for coffee and cake.
Read morePros: Good value, Good portions , Great cake!
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satanhardens
Points +37
yummy vegan breakfast and great atmosphere! - Edit
Our first morning in Liverpool and this was our first stop. We both had a vegan full English and enjoyed it very much, especially the sausages :)
Read moreThe lady who served us was super friendly and even refilled my water bottle for me!
The atmosphere was great, good music at the right volume, very cool leaves painted all around the wooden structure, and the location nice and close to the centre of town.
5 stars!
Pros: good choice of vegan food, good prices, friendly staff
Cons: not accessible to those with reduced mobility
Guest
Rneuve
Points +144
Throwback - Edit
I can't fairly give this place a review as I can't fully remember my visit a couple years ago, from what I can remember though it was alright. Nice quiet atmosphere, I only had a smoothie.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Good location
Cons: Needs some more life
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StevieSurf
Points +1895
A lynchpin of Lverpoo - Edit
This is a lovely, spacious, welcoming but private communi cafe. Lots of options for all. A great space to hang out or arrange group meetings. Friendly unhassled and unhassling staff. Inexpensive for tasty down to earth food which you will have earned once you've climbed the steps to reach the place!
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radiocaz
Points +960
lovely food, atmosphere and staff - Edit
Don't be put off by the dark entrance, this is a lovely bright airy cafe inside with lots of windows.
Read moreCame for breakfast where I had delicious scrambled tofu on toast and a lovely soya latte. The manager was very friendly and helpful.
I was so impressed I asked for some lunch to takeaway and couldn't resist a chocolate slice or two to take with me.
Will definitely be back next time I'm in Liverpool!
Pros: Bright, comfortable atmosphere., Near the stations, All veggie with plenty of vegan choices.
Cons: Stairs
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Bertolini
Points +144
Not one to impress your non-vegan friends with - Edit
I have been here a few times with friends and family and always felt a bit uncomfortable about dragging them here. The restaurant is shabby in a not very charming way, it never feels or smells clean and the food is dry and bland - the veggie burgers tasting almost identical to the cakes.
Read moreThe owners need to visit Give Kitchen, also in Liverpool, to see how good vegan food should be done and what a modern clean restaurant looks like. They have a great opportunity to change and succeed because their restaurant is in the better location ;)
Pros: Good location , Meat free environment
Cons: Doesn't seem clean, Dry, tasteless food, Not suitable for impressing non-veggies
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S.H.
Points +70
Grubby. Bland. Depressing. - Edit
If a meateater was to describe what they thought a veggie cafe was like then 'The Egg' is it.
Read moreDry, unexciting food served unsmilingly by people who clearly want something better to do with their lives.
This is not a knee-jerk opinion formed after one visit. I have been coming here for over 10 years but have now had enough. Like 'Eighth Day' in Manchester this place has been living off its historical position as one of the only veggie/Vegan cafes in the City. Time has moved on significantly but unfortunately The Egg has not.
I've read on another sites that Heather Small of 'M People' likes to eat here. Maybe after one night in heaven the food tastes better...
Pros: Cheap, Good Desserts, Vegan Options
Cons: Bland, Uninspiring Food, Scruffy, Grubby Interior, Surly Staff
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Helenggvv
Points +431
simply amazing! - Edit
this is so far my favourite vegan restaurant! food is lovely and massive portions for very good value. The place is very cozy and lovely.
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a2na
Points +352
great breakfests and desserts - Edit
Great oportiunity to have an English full vegan full breakfest :-)
Read moreplus delicious desserts
Pros: desserts, clearly marked vegan opptions, breakfests
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mangojunkie
Points +144
good for a quick lunch stop in the city centre - Edit
Well priced vegan food in a lovely atmosphere.
Read moreI've had a delicious aubergine, courgette, mushroom curry and different salads (bulgur, pasta, green) on the side.
The green salad didn't have a dressing and tasted bland, but everything else was tasty. They could come up with more dishes though, as there were not that many options.
They have a good selection of cakes as well. The chocolate crunch was delightful!
Pros: well-priced
Cons: it gets very busy and loud during lunch, needs more choices
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Eepie
Points +1047
Just for a drink....not the food... - Edit
Milkshakes really nice!
Read moreFood....not so nice.
A weird mix of food on one plate and not so tastefull.
Pros: Milkshakes, Atmosphere
Cons: Taste food
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vegantearoom
Points +309
The Egg-streamly Disgusting Cafe - Edit
I am ashamed that my city's answer to vegan food is 'The Egg Cafe' because this place is awful!
Read moreThe whole place is grubby and messy yet it's always full of people so there's rarely anywhere to sit. There is always a long line up to order and when you reach the front I have never had good service. The staff are slow and unfriendly.
I ordered a soy chai latte and apparently this means coffee (which I hate) in Egg Cafe world because I'm not the only person this has happened to.
The food was dry, tasteless and outdated. Veganism isn't boring anymore, guys! Update your menu to something vegans of the 21st century would eat and you might win me back. I usually don't care about rude service and a mistake with the chai latte but boring food and an unclean eating area is not acceptable.
This place needs a revamp immediately. I have high hopes because there are plenty of vegans in Liverpool who still go here (despite it being rubbish) and the space has potential. Just a shame it's wasted on the Egg Cafe.
Pros: Big space, Nice place to meet other vegans
Cons: Horrible Food, Rude Staff who mess up orders, Unclean, grubby
S.H.
At last, an accurate review of The Egg!
Read moreI agree with you almost completely. The Egg is what vegetarian and Vegan eateries were like 20 years ago. Dry food lacking in imagination and staff that look like they hate the world (or at least hate YOU when you're ordering your food!)
It's certainly "cheap" but I strongly suggest that they charge more for their food and bring the place up to standard.
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yintov
Points +170
excellent relaxed cafe, huge portions - Edit
This is my favourite place in Liverpool. Always a great relaxed vibe here, the tea is really cheap and all the food I've had has been really good. Not cordon-bleu chefery, just good wholesome veggie/vegan meals for a decent price. Huge portions, and the selection of salads that you get with almost everything are really nice. I recommend the beanburger, which is unusual - maybe not to everyone's taste, but I love it. Again, the burger itself is huge and really stodgy. Also the apple crumble's awesome. Free wi-fi too.
Read morePros: Great vibe, Big portions, Supporting a local independent business
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RosieWaters
Points +52
Good - Edit
Quaint looking little place. I had the salad. Best salad I have had to be honest as it included all my favourite things. Good value for money as I got plenty. Love this place as there are lots of options for vegans and lots of space. More staff may be needed though. I also had a banana cake dessert which was okay.
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AleVIruka
Points +199
Walked in, walked out - Edit
I have been to Liverpool for 24 hours and by God, I was starved! I am quite used to it, being Vegan means to be penalised most of the times, but I am willing to give everything a go..
Read moreI walked in the Egg Café hoping to get some breakfast but I had to say "Good morning" twice before being acknowledged, and the place was empty, so it was just carelessness, lack of interest, nothing else. Three people were behind the counter and none of them took any notice of me, they were too busy talking!
The food behind the displays look rather tired, and the lack of human interaction really depressed me. I might be Vegan and compassionate if a bit extreme, but I am not spending money in a place where staff cannot be asked to smile and say "hi".Sorry guys,I ate in the evening when I got home...
Pros: None
Cons: Staff attitude, Most of the food pre-cooked
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corinal
Points +1862
Nice place to sit, but food not great - Edit
Great atmosphere and free wifi. The ratatouille was good, but in general the food was dry and the desserts were not amazing.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Wifi
Cons: Bland food
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La1a
Points +289
In need of a deep clean, basic menu - Edit
Dated vegetarian canteen, with sticky floors and grubby tables. Food is simple and of average quality, but portions are good. Vegans are well catered for, although the name 'Egg' is deceiving! Can get very busy, so beware of long queues. Seems to be cash only.
Read morePros: Vegan options
Cons: Harks back to vegetarian restaurants of yesteryear
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endofcity
Points +462
Underwhelming food - Edit
Nice little place with a laid back vibe.
Read moreI wasn't at all impressed with the food though. Pretty tasteless and lacks freshness due to poor ingredients.
The Sunday roast looked popular but I avoided it due to it looking really stodgy.
I opted for a salad but it wasn't good. My friend went for the soup and he thought it was a bit tasteless.
If the food was made with better elements and with a bit more love, this place could be a winner. Must try harder.
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Luddite
Points +41
The Egg, Liverpool - Edit
A veggie institution in Liverpool which has a funky interior and cool atmosphere. There is nothing sophisticated about the food but its wholesome, tasty and the portions are huge. Nice cakes and the breakfasts are good too.
Read morePros: Meat free, Veggie institution, Good value
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jennyjoya
Points +92
Love it here - Edit
Hidden away in a beautiful old building this is a very friendly vegetarian/vegan place! Inside is nice and spacious with big tables. It's very cheap with big portions of wholesome food in an expensive area.
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Aine
Points +46
Brilliant cupcakes - Edit
I had a few days in Liverpool and I went here 3 times. I had a great vegan breakfast for a very reasonable £4.70 including coffee and toast. The cupcakes were brilliant. Chocolate chilli beetroot one day, coconut and lime another. I liked the atmosphere, very relaxed.
Read morePros: Great cupcakes, Relaxed atmosphere, Central location
Cons: Stairs!
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DaddyofTwo
Points +178
good - Edit
visited with my family today. good solid (although suspect microwaved) standard veggie offerings. soup was particularly good. very reasonable. good ambience - hippy bustling - but perhaps lacked that extra zing to justify the fifth star.
Read morePros: lots of vegan
Cons: had to remind staff two times to get main course
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