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Top tips

  • Check the current themed evening menu before visiting; themes change regularly and may include small plates.
  • Good to know: Ask which cakes are vegan, and be prepared for variable counter service; one recent visitor described an unwelcoming interaction and a table cleared before they were finished.
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  • Try the tofu scramble or the substantial vegan breakfast; recent diners especially praised the tofu scramble.
  • The mezze plate is a popular pick, with diners highlighting its variety of salads and complementary flavours.
  • Dogs are welcome, and reviews mention outdoor seating as well as a quieter area out back.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention mezze, cake and breakfast.

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Also banana bread, banana cake, bread, focaccia, smoothie, toast and coffee.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, good value and affordable.

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Also praised for fast service, generous portions, beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This volunteer-led vegetarian cafe serves an all-day vegan breakfast, tofu scramble, tempeh sandwiches and rotating themed evening menus, with recent reviews praising its Italian small plates and Mexican fortnight. It’s an affordable, informal community spot with dog-friendly seating, vegan cakes and a small shop; a few recent visitors report inconsistent counter service, and the dining space can feel tight.

Vegan menu

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The Crocus Cafe · dine-in · 9 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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18 Lenton Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 2ES, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–17:00
Thursday
10:00–22:00
Friday
10:00–22:00
Saturday
10:00–22:00
Sunday
10:00–18:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, tempeh, beans
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