Popular tips: "Try the vegan homity pie, a highly recommended homemade dish."
"Try the vegan homity pie, a highly recommended homemade dish."
"Enjoy a slice of vegan Victoria sponge cake with your tea or coffee."
"Visit the cafe before 12pm to take advantage of the brunch menu."
"Explore the outdoor garden seating area during warmer weather."
"Be prepared for a small menu but with many vegan choices and friendly service."
Must-try: cake, homity pie, soup
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homity pie — popular (×5)
soup — popular (×4)
victoria sponge — popular (×3)
coffee — popular (×2)
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere
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Scarthin Books combines a multi-story used and new bookshop with a hidden vegetarian cafe upstairs—accessible via a bookcase door—with indoor and outdoor seating. The cafe menu features a variety of homemade vegan dishes including the popular homity pie, vegan cakes, soups, and brunch items, all reasonably priced. Reviews repeatedly praise the friendly staff and the cozy, quaint atmosphere, ideal for spending leisurely hours browsing books and enjoying vegan meals.