Small cafe making 100% vegan food from toasted bagels, breakfasts, soups and salads to steaming bowls of noodle and daily specials. All traybakes and cakes are vegan friendly. Specialty teas and coffees. Laid back decor, mix and match furniture, free Wi-Fi, open plan kitchen. Opened Jun 2013. Reported fully vegan Feb 2020. Open Tue-Thu 10:00-15:00, Fri 10:30-15:00, Sat 11:00-15:00.
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18 Derwent Street, Sunderland, England, Sr1 3NU
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- Wheelchair accessible
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- Free Wi-Fi
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76 Reviews
First Review by ChrisRandle
vegantomatoes
Points +44
Delicious food - Edit
Received a warm welcome from the team at this little gem. There's at least 12 seats with tables and the option is there to takeaway too. There is a menu for food and specials and drinks are on boards. I struggled to choose a meal because everything sounds so delicious. Eventually I went for the tempeh burrito. I can honestly say this was the most flavoursome burrito I've ever had. I could have eaten another but had to try their homemade cakes which were also delicious. I don't get to visit Sunderland much but will try include another visit when I'm passing that way.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, The owners and staff are knowledgeable , Reasonable prices and lots of choice
Cons: None
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Magzamaze
Points +89
What’s not to like! - Edit
vegan, friendly, cosy, freshly prepared food.
Read morePros: It’s vegan , Gluten free options , Friendly
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Sazmosa
Points +347
Brilliant staff, excellent food - Edit
So friendly and welcoming, nothing is a problem for the staff, really great attitude.
Read moreJust what you need!
The food is so tasty, cakes are birthday worthy, omni family enjoyed it too.
Pros: All vegan , Good range of drinks, Cake and savoury options
Cons: Not open long enough!
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Vegfix
Points +8486
A gem of a find in Sunderland. - Edit
Sadly the cafe was shut due to storm damage, but we were able to order take out. The food was lovely, the jackfruit was so good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-04
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LizzieEunice
Points +18
Best vegan breakfast we’ve had! - Edit
Really nice little cafe with a great menu and lovely staff. We had the Full Works breakfast and it was delicious!
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NaomiBrash
Points +935
Delicious - Edit
Nice little cosy vegan café. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the food is always spot on. Lovely to sit, relax and enjoy some good vegan food after a day shopping in the bridges 🥰
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Friendly service, Cosy
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hedonism
Points +69
Best vegan cafe I’ve ever been to - Edit
My girlfriend and I love this place, fully vegan & amazing affordable food! The staff are so lovely too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-21
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Laurenzoe
Points +52
First visit didn’t disappoint - Edit
Finally visited for the first time today. The soup was delicious as were the 2 different wraps we sampled. We even had room for cake, loved the brownie but the lemon cardamom and pistachio was my favourite. We will definitely back, only sad I didn’t take any pictures because my 14 month old was too busy distracting everyone and enjoy her food.
Read morePros: Tasty food and cakes , Oat milk and decaf available , Friendly staff
Cons: Nothing
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John.ellis vegan
Points +222
Sunderland’s Vegan Cafe - Edit
First visit for a while but plan to return more often.
Read moreGood reason to go to Sunderland.
Warm and friendly with good menu.
Pros: Exclusive vegan menu , Friendly and good value , Central location near the bus station.
Cons: Easily fills up, would be even better if larger.
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ShannonPearlPowell
Points +21
Best vegan cafe I've been in - Edit
Friendly staff, good portion sizes, amazing meals and lots of options for allergy sufferers and they have gluten free options too! Plus it's dog friendly 🥰
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Best vegan breakfast ever , great prices for what you get!
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tina1954
Points +47
Super tasty food - Edit
Love visiting this cafe. Its certainly the best vegan cafe I've been to. Lots of choice and they have excellent chef who comes up with inspiring recipes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-09-08
Pros: Lots of choice, Friendly staff.
Cons: None
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Honeymans
Points +62
Very Tasty - Edit
Lovely food in a friendly atmosphere. Cleaned plates and happy bellies. We’ll be back when next in Sunderland. 😋😁
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Soohoo
Points +22
Fantastic place - Edit
What a great find. There’s a nice variety of dishes on the regular menu plus a specials board, giving you lots to choose from. And when you finally decide (it took me a while!) and your food arrives, it’s absolutely delicious. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, both to people and their dogs. Will definitely be visiting again.
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ScottB
Points +79
Outstanding - Edit
I was in Sunderland to visit the National Glass Centre (which is definitely worth a trip). Afterwards we wandered into town to check this place out because of the HappyCow reviews. It didn't disappoint. It's quite small with around ten tables, but didn't feel cramped even though it was still busy at 3 o'clock on a Friday.
Read moreThe menu was very good for vegans, with plenty of brunch and lunch options such as bagels with avocado and scrambled tofu. Specials included a Japanese curry and spring rolls.
We only had tea and cakes - a carrot cupcake and sicilian lemon cake - both of which were light and tasty. All their cakes are vegan and we took out a peanut butter blondie and a courgette and lime cupcake, which were still lovely and fresh the day after.
This place is special. Sunderland is lucky to have it and one I'll make a detour for next time I'm in the north east.
Updated from previous review on 2016-05-07
Pros: All cakes are vegan, specials looked tempting
Cons: Not many tables
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ElaineButler
Points +18
Can't wait to go back! - Edit
My first time visiting The Good Apple Cafe and I wasn't disappointed. The burger from the Specials Board was so delicious 😋. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Staff were incredibly friendly and it was clear how much effort and thought was given to menu.
Read morePros: Lots of tasty Vegan options, Very reasonably priced
Cons: Not open in the evening.
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grahampeterclark
Points +68
Top vegan café - Edit
Awesome cafe in the heart of Sunderland. Very extensive menu and service was quick and friendly.
Read morePros: Menu, Cakes , Reasonably priced
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Thislittlevegan
Points +731
The best! - Edit
The food is just absolutely delicious! I love everything I’ve tried. As if the food isn’t enough, the place is lovely and the people are just the nicest you’ll meet! Really fantastic vegan place! I’d spend every penny here, it’s so well priced and they use really high quality ingredients! Side note, nicest vegan cheese I’ve ever had!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-05
Pros: Tasty food / good quality , Lovely people, Nice environment
Cons: You will become addicted
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ScottCooper11
Points +31
Great food & fantastic service - Edit
I have been going here since it opened and have never had a bad experience. The food lovely & the staff are very friendly. The vegan breakfast is the best I’ve had & I have visited a lot of vegan cafes/ restaurants up and down the country.
Read morePros: Great food , Friendly staff, Very clean & open kitchen
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BevTyler-Cooke
Points +217
Afternoon tea - Edit
Oredered vegan afternoon tea online from the Good Apple Cafe and collected today.
Read moreYou state a pickup time and the food was ready exactly as I'd requested.
The food was beautiful and a steal at £12 per person.
See pictures included in post!
Would highly recommend such a delicious treat 🌱💚
Updated from previous review on 2020-11-14
Pros: Cafe totally vegan, Great value for money, Plenty of healthy home cooked options.
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MouthyMackem
Points +811
Really good specials - Edit
I love this place, they are very creative with their specials, and the cakes are amazing too.
Read morePros: Try the snicker cake if it’s on, it’s the best. , Nice staff , Lovely food and presentation, nice surroundings.
Cons: They need to expand! ,
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MisStefani
Points +69
Absolutely love this place! - Edit
A small, cosy and a very clean cafe which I'm absolutely in love with ☺️
Read moreI very like the menu assortment they have, plus the the beverages range (especially the variety of teas). I have been to the Good Apple Cafe numerous times and the food was always fresh and absolutely delicious. The staff is also very friendly!
Pros: They went completely vegan this year ☺️
Cons: Absolutely no cons!
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BethFowler
Points +22
Hidden Gem - Edit
Cute little cafe in Sunderland which is the place you’d least expect it.
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veganjen83
Points +294
Delicious vegan food - Edit
Was really pleased with how much choice there was. Had the feta and spinach ciabatta, scrambled tofu on toast, sunflower brownie and raw caramel bar. All were really delicious, will definitely be back to get more.
Read morePros: Lots of choice for vegans. , Tasty food. , Friendly staff.
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ClaireWarren
Points +53
Barely any veg in the bagel - Edit
For a specifically veggie place it has a pretty limited menu. It's a cute place with great potential.
Read moreVery disappointed with my food, got the houmous and roast veg bagel and there was a couple of bits of rocket maybe half a pepper and a couple bits on onion. May aswell have had toast... it was all bread.
Pros: There was a couple of good looking cakes
Cons: Really limited menu
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woodoggies
Points +30
Been here at least once a week for the last 6 months and it is awesome. - Edit
The menu is small but there are specials on each week. I started by getting the soup and a wrap deal. Two different vegan wraps available. The Vegan Special wrap is very good. I’ve had the red lentil soup which was amazing and the leek and potato is also excellent. I now try to get one of the specials because it is usually something interesting in that it’s a vegan take on a non-vegan dish or has something in that I haven’t had before. It’s a great place to get a fresh, tasty, good value vegan meal.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Lots of cakes (all vegan)
Cons: They serve vegetarian food too
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TerriOliver
Points +11
Tempei - is that how you spell it? - Edit
Went to the Good Apple today and had their tempei(?) with noodles, spicy peanut sauce and broccoli. Wasn't sure what it was going to be like, but it was absolutely delicious. To all the flexitarian, or meat eaters for that matter out there, I would say, try the food from here. You couldn't fail to be impressed. I don't know anywhere better quite frankly!
Read morePros: Great choice of specials on the board , Lovely staff
Cons: None
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xtattooredx
Points +47
Cute little cafe - Edit
Needed somewhere for lunch as I’m from out of town.
Read moreFound this little gem.
Pros: Plenty of vegan options , Friendly and cosy, Lovely well presented food
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