Happy (not clappy) Vegetarians at work

Finally (*gasp*) a vegetarian cafe in YORK! Good vegetarian food is hard to find in York. Yes, there is el Piano (just recently with an 'upgrade'), but a diverse choice of venues to go is - i am sad to say - not what York is known for. In truth York has never fully recovered since Vanilla Blacks (also reviewed here on TP) up'd sticks and moved 'down sooooouuuth' to London. So two weeks ago, sauntering along Goodramgate, I was both delighted and excited to see a 'new' Vegetarian Cafe opening for its first day of trade. Popping in, things were still a bit sparse. There's a counter at the front with super and fresh homous (how do i know, well dear reader i took some home for a deli platter sup in the garden - divine), also on offer are a range of fresh salads (how healthy) and (I am assured) there will also be a range of not so healthy homemade cakes and treats to tempt the sweeter teeth. It is, at this stage, hard to pass comment on the range and quality of food, but things look very promising. As this was Goji's first day of trade my party and I were treated to a quick 'tour' with plans for cafe culture in the back courtyard and, with time, the opening of the upper floor for inside cafe dining. Writing this whilst Britain is in the midst of a heat wave I should add that they sell some rather splendid and superior quality icecream. Ask for two scoops or more and then take delight in your decision as you MUST lick and eat before a melty mess. But it tastes better this way - trust me! So the future looks happy and bright both for Goji and York vegetarian fans. The emphasis is on fresh, quality, and that buzz word organic. They also sell some divine China tea, but in far too small packets for my liking! So pop in, ask about the new menu's, purchase some tea and go away with your lips ice cold around their icecream. Quite simply splendid.

A User - 10/07/2009 | report this review