Vegan-friendly
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Western
Café serving sandwiches, pancakes, salads, brunch options and coffee. Reported all vegan but offers cow's milk for coffee/fea. Open Mon-Sat 08:00-16:00, Sun 09:00-16:00. Food Served 9am-3pm.
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37 Reviews
First Review by Hoover
Frillykins
Points +502
Nice place, some good Vegan options - Edit
I had the Vegan breakfast, my partner, the stack of pancakes. It feels like the hippest place in town, and even though it's small, it feels like a hub for meeting like-minded people in Wakefield. Nice!
Read morePros: Great Vegan Options, Hip vibes
Guest
Lulu2020
Points +126
Coffee + cake - Edit
Loved it here and would definitely go back. I had the pancakes which were very sweet, and a coffee. They have a good choice on the menu.
Read morePros: Amazing choice, Dog friendly, Nice staff
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Nooch-Queen
Points +265
Gorgeous sando - Edit
Had a gorgeous “bacon” sando and a lovely oat milk Matcha latte. Great customer service. Funky interior. Friendly place
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-15
Pros: Deco, Friendly staff, Food on point
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RhysWebster
Points +595
Almost 5 stars - Edit
I want to give 4.5. A really nice spot with a very strong menu at reasonable prices. However we did have to wait a considerable amount of time for our food and when it came, it was very good, but did lack a bit of something that I can’t quite put my finger on
Read morePros: Strong menu, Reasonably priced
Cons: Long wait
MouthyMackem
I thought it lacked in vegan sausage.
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SharonRatcliffe
Points +26
Friendly cafe - Edit
Cosy & friendly cafe with tasty food & pastries.
Read morePros: Cosy, Tasty food , Reasonable prices
Cons: None
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MouthyMackem
Points +717
Highly recommended - Edit
It’s on the app as ‘vegetarian’ but the food is all vegan. The pastries and breakfast were delicious. I will be back again next time I visit Wakefield. All 4 of us loved our experience.
Read morePros: Great menu , Coffee , Atmosphere
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Vegan_Rainbird
Points +18
Love this place - Edit
The quality of the food and coffee.
Read morePros: Dog friendly, Amazing hash browns, Amazing pancakes
Cons: It can get quite cold - back door open
Guest
JemmaLouiseWalsh
Points +121
Incredible food, staff and decor - Edit
I was so happy to have found this place while searching for vegan lunch options to take away.
Read moreThe sandwiches were absolutely delicious and travelled well and I’m going to have to come back just to try the banana bread again!
Great decor, chilled vibe and lovely staff. I could see this being a brilliant bar in the evenings.
Thank you! 🖤
Pros: Delicious food full of flavour, Really cool decor , Friendly staff
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itsbeanefun
Points +160
Best vegan cafe in West Yorkshire - Edit
I've become a regular here, the coffee is outstanding, the food is always delicious (shout out especially to the breakfast burrito and those potatoes 😍) and the owner is always friendly. The playlist is always on point too! 😂
Read moreJadey_Chov
They’re not vegan sadly as still sell cow’s milk x
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Cazzy21
Points +16
Lovely staff and great cake/coffee - Edit
We love Throwback as the staff are so kind and friendly, the cakes are delicious and the coffee is great too. I always feel spoilt for choice with the pastries and cakes on offer. 😊
Read moreThe coffees are yummy and there’s the option of syrups and vegan cream which is nice as a treat.
So nice to see a fully vegan cafe in Wakefield as the options are pretty limited elsewhere. Is great to be able to order a tasty brekkie or lunch, knowing that it’ll be delicious and all cruelty free/vegan.
We appreciate how child friendly the cafe is too 💕
Pros: Delicious food, especially French toast, brownies, Kind and helpful staff that go the extra mile , Lovely coffee and reasonable prices
Cons: None
Guest
MichaelaE
Points +40
Gorgeous food, friendly staff - Edit
We've had nearly everything on the menu and will always try the specials.
Read moreSweets not so much as I'm more savoury.
I recommend the smashed peas on toast when they're on, so fresh
Coffee is really good too
Pros: Smashed peas on toast, Anything with mushrooms, All day breakfast
Cons: Tofu scramble (could be better) sorry, None, None
Guest
LaurenIveson
Points +67
Great pancakes - Edit
We popped in after a trip around Millington’s animal sanctuary. It was close to closing but they were happy to make a fresh batch of pancakes for us. They were delicious and one portion was enough for 4 of us to share as a small treat. The kids got vanilla cupcakes which were also very tasty. I’m sure we’ll be back to try the burritos.
Read morePros: Pancakes, Cupcakes, Overall relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Serving dairy milk
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AmandaLeeds
Points +16
Tasty wholesome food and great vibe - Edit
Amazing to find a fully vegan cafe that actually had a good selection of cakes too. Food was great, loved the metal/rock vibe, but service was quite slow considering we ordered wraps and cake.
Read morePros: Quality of food - freshly made, Tasty cakes, Reasonably priced
Cons: Slow service
Guest
lizzienicholls123
Points +1083
Decent! - Edit
Lovely to find a plant based cafe in Wakefield. Staff were super friendly and it had a lovely atmosphere. I had the tofu scramble, which was okay but lacked much flavour. The biscoff latte i had was really delicious. It is also a real shame that it offers dairy milk 😣
Read morePros: Friendly staff, great coffee, Nice atmosphere, Only plant based in Wakefield
Cons: Dairy Milk 😭, Food lacked much flavour
Guest
bridgetN
Points +231
Decent lunch place - Edit
Friendly plant based cafe. Enjoyed my burrito and coffee. My fellow diner had the tofu on toast which was a bit bland.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Lots of options , Reasonable price
Cons: Shame they have cow’s milk as an option. , On this occasion the tofu was bland
Guest
deadpledge
Points +13501
Cool coffee house - Edit
Cool coffee house with a nice vibe and friendly staff. We stopped off for some lunch and ordered the sweet and smoky wrap, a hummus rainbow wrap and sausage roll for our young son.
Read moreAs there were no wraps left, both dishes were served on toast but to be honest, I actually preferred the toast instead of the wrap. Each dish was packed full of flavour and absolutely delicious, while the sausage roll was also well seasoned and very tasty.
We also ordered a chocolate biscoff cake and a coffee cake but sadly both were a little dry and crumbly. The decaf iced coffee we got was very refreshing though. I would definitely visit again.
Guest
Elvie
Points +325
Great for vegans - Edit
Lovely chilled cafe. The whole food menu is vegan. We had a breakfast burrito and tofu scramble, both were good. The coffee is great. Lovely staff too. And the decor in the bathroom is ace.
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JoH1984
Points +66
Great breakfast! - Edit
Visited in May 2023 for breakfast. Shared a breakfast burrito and some French toast both of which were delicious! The cakes looked awesome but we were too full to try them!
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meggymoo28
Points +71
What a great find - Edit
Came here on a recommendation from a friend .. had the toast and the pancakes! My non vegan mum loved it! Very happy to support indies .. we were going to go to Starbucks!
Read more#Veganuary
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rebjxx
Points +673
Lovely place for breakfast/brunch. - Edit
The food is always delicious and staff are very helpful. They also make the best biscoff hot chocolates!
Read moreThe cafe is slightly expensive but you do get quality. I just don't visit as often as I'd like to due to the price.
Edit to review, I've reduced the stars and I'm genuinely gutted about it. The new menu is just not good in my opinion, it seems to focus more on sweet breakfast options. Or nachos, or a breakfast burrito...or wraps. The savoury breakfast options were the best thing about this place e.g. full english/croque monsieur etc. Really gutted, won't be back until a menu has been changed to include more savoury actual breakfast items.
Edit 06/01/22: back up to 5 stars...savoury breakfast style items back available making it my fave cafe once again. Hurrah!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-25
Pros: Fully vegan, Lovely interior, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Changed menu - lack of savoury breakfast options
Guest
JasmineWomack
Points +1630
Enjoyable - Edit
Enjoyed the breakfast and hot drinks.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-04
Pros: All food plant based
Cons: Cows milk - Why?
Guest
JuniperRose
Points +69
Great location, wakey needed this! - Edit
Loved the vibe, good taste in background music and loved the tattoo art on the walls. Food was nice and well-presented.
Read moreI presumed it was a fully vegan place going off reviews and the "plant-based cafe" sign outside. I had chosen soya milk for tea however the barista misremembered and brought cows milk to the table. She was apologetic and rectified this quickly and I totally can't fault her service as we all make mistakes - but I was only puzzled as I thought it was a fully-vegan place so would love this to be clarified.
It made me wonder whether the cream on the food I ordered was dairy because when I ordered I had assumed it was vegan cream - the menu didn't say vegan/veggie just "plant-based" at the top. I should've asked when I was still there, if the owners see this review and are able to respond, I'll be happy to change accordingly!
Don't let that put you off going though, I just recommend checking if fully vegan before ordering because I failed to do so & was too shy to ask once the food was served! 💚
Pros: Lovely coffee, Tasty food, Cool decor
Cons: Not clear if fully vegan or also vegetarian, Food took longer than expected to be prepared
LewisVerity
Hey thanks for leaving such a lovely review, really glad you enjoyed your visit!
Read moreEverything we offer and prepare in the shop is vegan, including the whipped cream, the croissants and pastries, the cakes, the pancakes and the rest of the menu! So you're safe the whipped cream you received was definitely Vegan.
We carry a small amount of dairy milk in a separate fridge so that the option for "Regular Coffee"(whatever that means) is available to the general public in Wakefield. People are creatures of habit and new and different things scare a lot of people! We strongly believe that the best way to convert people away from dairy and towards plant based alternative milks is through education and information and by being friendly and non judgemental. People are comfortable with things they find familiar, If someone comes in for a dairy latte over time through conversation they give oat milk a try and most of the time are converted, sometimes they aren't and that's fine you can't win them all!
Thank you for visiting us and taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, I've taken your comments regarding the menu into mind and made some slight alterations to make it much more clear that the entire menu is Vegan/Plant based.
Feel free to drop us a message on Instagram anytime
JuniperRose
Thank you for taking the time to respond. That's great to know and I really appreciate ypu clearing that up and explaining. We enjoyed our food and drink and will be back 😊
Read moreI totally agree with you about the way to encourage people to swap to plant based and have no issue with you stocking a bit of dairy milk now I know everything else was vegan😄
Thanks again & massive thanks for bringing a vegan cafe to wakefield! 💚
Guest
Sarahls76
Points +286
Sweeeet breakfast 🥞 - Edit
Buzzing cool cafe - and can understand why it’s busy… amazing pancakes, French toast and coffee - lots of great vegan food and homemade cakes on the menu, will definitely be back to try more 🤤
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-27
Guest
Sanwin
Points +350
My new favourite cafe in Wakefield - Edit
Why have I only just made the effort to visit this place!! All vegan cafe, went for breakfast, lots of choices. Can't wait to come back and try something else. Lovely friendly helpful staff. Make everything themselves, including cakes! Branded coffee, tshirts etc available. Everything at reasonable prices.
Read morePros: All vegan , Friendly staff, Amazing home made food
Guest
AliceGee
Points +24
A lovely place with great food - Edit
I've been to Throwback many times now as it is very close to where I live and right in the centre of town. It is all fully vegan (I believe it was initially vegetarian and HappyCow have not yet reflected the change to fully vegan) and the food is really tasty. The drinks are good and there are always a wide selection of cakes to try, which you can take away if you've already filled up. The service is friendly and fast. The place can get quite full, but that's just a reflection on how great it is. Would recommend to any vegan (or someone willing to just try) in the Wakefield area.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Different cakes each time, Tasty hot chocolate
Cons: Fills up, so need to time it right or wait
Guest
catandcupcake
Points +5423
Worth a visit! - Edit
Had seen this place on TikTok so made the trip. Didn't disappoint. Love the pop punk and tattoo theme.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Dog friendly, All vegan
Cons: Display items (cups, coffee) were quite dirty
Guest
Jakeskiego
Points +91
Great Vegan Cafe - Edit
I came to Wakefield with my partner for a work trip. I went for a coffee and to do some work on the first day and then we both returned for breakfast the next day. The food was fantastic (we both had breakfast burritos) and the coffee was superb. Really nice decor and cool music on in the background. The staff were all friendly and welcoming; I'll happily go back if I'm ever in Wakefield again.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, The Super Mario paintings in the toilet
Cons: Nothing
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