Popular tips: "Try the vegan burger with rosemary chips and black garlic sauce"
"Try the vegan burger with rosemary chips and black garlic sauce"
"Enjoy the variety of vegan cakes, including blackcurrant crumble with vegan ice cream"
"Gluten-free options are clearly labelled and well catered for"
"Visit midweek in the winter for a quieter experience"
"Cash only - be prepared to pay without cards"
Must-try: soup, cake, wrap
soup — popular (×3)
cake — popular (×2)
wrap — popular (×2)
blackcurrant crumble cake — fan-favourite
burger — fan-favourite
Praised for: friendly staff, many vegan options, large portions
friendly staff ×5
many vegan options ×5
large portions
gluten free options
homemade
The Retreat Cafe and Tea Rooms is a cozy, dog-friendly cafe offering a variety of British-style dishes with strong vegan and gluten-free accommodations. Popular for its vegan cakes, burgers, and soups, the venue operates as a casual spot by day and a small bistro with limited dinner service on weekends. The staff are noted for friendly and knowledgeable service, and prices are on the moderate side with a cash-only policy.