The Retreat Cafe And Tea Rooms

Since it was midnight and I wanted something light, I ordered the blackcurrant and shortbread crumb cake with vegan ice cream. It was absolutely delicious! When it arrived, I thought the portion was a bit small, but it turned out to be the perfect size. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Rampart!

The burger was enjoyable, featuring a hearty patty topped with avocado and mushrooms. While those aren't my favorite toppings, it was still tasty. The caramel oat latte was delicious, and there were plenty of cake options to choose from as well.

This cafe has a lovely atmosphere and offers a variety of vegan options, including falafel wraps and vegan burgers. However, I believe they could expand their vegan menu further. The coffee is excellent, and I noticed they have a vegan apple and peach cake, which I think is homemade. I didn't get to try it since I was too full, but it's great to see a vegan cake option available!

A few vegan options. burger was not too bad, but not very tasteful. Drinks we ordered, one of which was a koks, were simply poured into a glass without ice or lemon (or offer of). friendly enough service. a little expensive for what you get. small chip portion. not unforgettable overall.

The food was lovely, as was the cafe itself. The service was also really good. So why just 3 stars? As I was paying I was talking to a member of staff about being vegan, making the reasonable assumption, in a veggie cafe, that she would be vegan or at least veggie. The opposite was true, she was actually a meat eater who fully supported the farming industry and went on to use the “personal choice” defence. I left the cafe feeling really down. Veggie/vegan places are supposed to be a haven away from this attitude. I hear this stuff every day, I certainly don’t want to hear it when I go to a veggie cafe.