Huggers in South Norfolk

We have been meaning to try huggers for ages. As we went today (which is a Sunday) we were particularly taken by a review which said ‘best vegan roast ever. Well, it really is !! I had the sausage plait and my wife ate the nut roast. It was the very best of home cooking and utterly faultless. The desserts were equally delicious (I had the apple pie while my wife had a chocolate sundae. The staff were friendly and knowledgable. Huggers are going to be seeing quite a bit more of us moving forward and I am excited to have unearthed a real vegan gem of a place. Hurray !!

Had a take away coffee this morning , the staff were exceptional , due to unforeseen circumstances i couldn’t get out of my car, and a very friendly staff member ran it out to the carpark. Thank you so much Chloe 🥰

Second time I;ve been there and well worth the drive from Norwich, we enjoyed every mouthful, prices reasonable and staff friendly and efficient'

Love this place, went for breakfast today, will go back and try lunch. Nice to know being veggie, that we had the entire menu to pick from.

We're back again with more family to give them the wonderful experience of the Huggers food. Three of us ordered the Special, Mac n Cheese tart, with 'bacon' topped salad and skin on wedges. All delicious, fresh and flavoursome. The fourth person had tofu chicken and noodles, this too was very tasty. We were all to full up for desserts but we still had some tasters between us....A lovely relaxed atmosphere and as usual very friendly staff....Thank you all very much.

Huggers is quite local to me and I visit frequently. To have such a high quality eaterie so close to home is a real blessing. The whole team are lovely, the atmosphere welcoming, and the food is excellent quality with a wide-ranging vegan menu for breakfast, lunch, tea. My brother, who was previously unaware of vegan food, now loves visiting Huggers with me when he can. I love it too that dogs are welcome.

Huggers is an absolutely gem. The staff are lovely and the food is really good every time. It’s one of our favourite places to eat.

I reguarly visit Huggers with my furry friend 🐕 and have always had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere, cozy and inviting, a perfect place for enjoying a meal or relaxing with a cup of coffee. The staff are always friendly and attentive, making sure that I have everything I need. The menu offers a great variety of plant based options, from hearty breakfast items to a light lunch. The banana bread is absolutely delicious 😋 If you're not vegan/vegetarian, I still highly recommend you visit. You will be surprised how tasty the food can be. If you are looking for a great meal in a welcoming environment, this is the place to go.

Huggers is somewhere we've been meaning to visit for a while. It was friendly and the service was good; however, we were not aware it was vegetarian. We don't feel it was clear and it is not advertised as vegetarian from the outside. Overall we were disappointed with the food which did not satisfy us. A full English Breakfast from the menu is what we ordered with no mention of meat free or vegetarian anywhere. We were not asked about food allergies either, yet the coffee was made with oat milk. It feels a bit underhand as we went for a Proper breakfast. When we asked why it does not openly say anywhere meat free or vegetarian we were told 'because people pre judge and we think they should try it'. This is ethically wrong because we should have a choice and we felt tricked and cheated of a decent breakfast with an egg or two and meat (which is what we wanted and we shouldn't have settled for processed shapes masquerading as meat!). We felt we couldn't leave once we had sat down. In hindsight we should have left and we were very disappointed. If you want vegetarian go here but if you want proper meat stear clear. The venue is lovely and kept clean. We just prefer an honest approach.

Huggers are situated in the centre of Long Stratton. For the relatively short time the cafe and Bistro have been trading, in my opinion, it is simply the best place to dine in the town and surrounding area. I have been fortunate to drink coffee all over the world. The coffee bean used here makes some of the best coffee I've ever tasted. So many other coffees, teas and hot chocolate catered for too. There is a huge choice from the menu including exceptional burgers. Although not on the menu,If you pre-order and want the the best sausage and mash with onion gravy anywhere, this is the place to go. The friendliness of the staff is excellent and nothing too much trouble. Huggers is open 7days a week. There is a large free car park opposite Huggers. Cross over the pedestrian crossing straight into Huggers. I am a regular customer and no need to visit elsewhere. Huggers is that good. Try it yourself, you won't be disappointed.

The best roast dinner. Brilliant plant based restaurant with great staff (Kennedy) and a very friendly atmosphere! Would highly recommend.

Travelled some distance to have lunch at this restaurant which I had heard good things about and it definitely did not disappoint! We were spoilt for choice as there are so many options on the menu, I had Mediterranean tart, my partner had loaded chilli fries, both meals were cooked perfectly and so tasty, we also had a milkshake each which I can honestly say was the nicest one I have ever had and not sickly sweet like some, even though full from my main I couldn’t resist a dessert (which was difficult to choose as they all sounded so tempting) I had frangipane tart and custard from the specials board which was delicious. Great little restaurant with lovely modern decor, fantastic food, friendly staff and dogs very welcome I only wish it was closer so we I could visit more often but we will definitely be back

I came to Huggers for a Birthday meal! Standards were definitely met and standards were raised!! It was our first time going, ( being in unaware this fantastic treasure was hidden in long Stratton) so didn’t know what to expect. On arrival we were seen to very quickly and felt greeted in a proffessional manner, feeling welcomed and respected! There’s so much to choose from the menu (which was truly wonderful to see). Attending the meal with a family of vegans this was the perfect opportunity to try out for a birthday meal. Ordering the vegan roast (being a Sunday) it’s safe to say THE BEST VEGAN ROAST WEVE EXPERIENCED !! We will definitely be back again to try more from the menu! Im thrilled to be able to reccomend this bistro to other vegan/vegetarian members of the family! There’s something for everyone , there’s always a first to try new food and this is definitely the place to do so! I truly hope this cosy little bistro only thrives and flourishes to bigger and better opportunities to grow! THANKYOU SO MUCH (Ps, Thankyou for the kind waitress who helped to recommend some dishes to us)

I took my granddaughter for a 12th birthday lunch, the food was great but the attitude of the staff was amazing. Knowing that it was her birthday they reserved a table with a special reservation notice in her name, they treated her like royalty and the icing on the cake was at the end they presented her with a little especially made with cream topping and to crown it all with some candles.

We finally went for a Sunday roast at Huggers and wow wow wow! Everything was delicious and it’s such a treat to have a vegan Sunday roast that isn’t just the vegetarian roast with parts taken out. The Yorkshires were 🔥. The roasties were the 💣. The vegan cauliflower cheese was 🧨. The apple pie was ….🥇. But to be honest, every element was perfect. While I am still full from earlier, I would gladly have it all again right now

Visited today with my family and in-laws as we had heard great things about the roast. Really pleased to say the food lived up to the hype, one of the better vegan roasts I’ve had out. Portion sizes were good and everything was tasty and cooked well. Service was very warm and friendly, staff went out of their way to be accommodating especially for our 8 year old. Atmosphere was nice, was busy but didn’t feel cramped and wasn’t too noisy. Will definitely make the drive out from Norwich again.

Amazing little find in long Stratton !! We had an amazing lunch, the staff are amazing we got served by a young girl with pink hair who was busy as the restaurant was full but made us feel very welcome and helped us with everything we needed, the butternut squash soup was incredible and the Oreo cheesecake was to die for I would highly recommend to this amazing cafe!

My partner’s family live in Tasburgh. Heard from them about this vegan place as we’re Muslim and halal food is hard to come by in Norfolk (so thank you to the vegan community, we appreciate you!). We had one of the juiciest, tastiest and filling burgers with a healthy portion of fries and some big onion rings! The coffee was brilliant and I’m not a fan of non dairy but this one tasted absolutely lovely! The sticky toffee pudding was divine, I was left to lick the bowl. Likewise the chocolate cake. Every time we visit Norfolk, we’ll be looking forward to head back to Huggers. S/O to the wonderful staff too who were kind, helpful and lovely.

Long Stratton on the A140 between Diss and Norwich is not renowned for very much. Most people just pass through, admire the Aston Martin's at the garage and moan about the traffic hold ups. However, park up at the carpark near the Co-op and cross the road at the crossing. There you will find a wonderful place called Huggers. The food and drinks are vegan, my wife and I are not vegan but we absolutely love the food. Everything is made to an exceptionally high standard and the staff are really friendly and efficient. This is my third visit to Huggers having previously sampled cakes, sausage rolls and a Sunday lunch. This time I had a burger, this was better than anything I have had from anywhere else including another local restaurant in Long Stratton. My wife had chilli and rice, which again had a proper chilli heat and flavour. My burger was followed by the festive cheesecake. I had seen a few people with this and I can see why it was popular. White chocolate and Bailey's with whipped cream, I was in food heaven. Thank you Huggers for another memorable meal, next time we come we will have the afternoon tea.

The best roast I have ever had hands down, my other half also very much enjoyed his chilli burger! Perfect sized portions, reasonable prices and a lovely cosy environment. We will certainly be back!👏🏻

Came in for Christmas lunch. Food was amazing and the service was great. The roast potatoes were truly fantastic. Thank you, will be back.

Went with my Grandson and partner, who are both vegan. I had the Nut Roast - wow, it was amazing ! The vegetables were absolutely delicious - roast potatoes sooo.... crispy, cauliflower cheese scrumptious and the red cabbage, roasted carrots and parsnips perfectly cooked -...

OUR MOST FAVOURITE GO TO 💚 We’ve been here quite a lot and embarrassed to realise I hadn’t done a review online sooner - we have been here a lot of times and enjoyed breakfast lunch and desserts - perfect service and food every time...

I'm vegan. What an absolute joy to be able to eat anything on the menu and such incredible choice- especially of desserts. I had the mediterranean tart which was delicious, followed by sticky toffee pudding and custard. 😋 My friend is gluten intolerant so the...

My favourite restaurant ever. Always a warm welcome, always great food. Always willing to go that extra bit to make your experience just that little bit better.

Delicious food - every time. We are a vegan, a pescatarian and three meat eaters - we love Huggers! Lovely, friendly service and only a short drive from Norwich. We’re addicted!

Absolutely incredible Sunday roast! I’ve been vegan about 20 years, and this was hands down the best roast I have ever had. Omni hubby was very happy, and little one enjoyed her beans on toast…. White chocolate and strawberries cheesecake was out of this world!

I’m always on the lookout for a decent vegan roast dinner, and have traveled around the country in my search. Well, I’ve finally found perfection at Huggers, every single fork full was like a party in my mouth! I would thoroughly recommend, to vegans and...

A super place to go for a Sunday Roast. The food is delicious and the service is given with a friendly smile. For me it’s wonderful to have such a choice of Vegan meals and non Vegans don’t feel like they’re missing out. The Sundaes...

If you're looking for a delicious meal, I highly recommend trying out Huggers. They have a wide variety of incredible plant-based dishes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds! It’s a fantastic place with a cozy atmosphere and the staff are incredibly friendly and...

a vegan Sunday roast.. lovely food great service. a wicked choice of desserts as well. Warm and welcoming , i will be back for more

I have just returned from huggers in Long Stratton Norfolk and what a fantastic restaurant it is. The food was excellent and the service was to a very high standard. I cant wait to go back it's my no 1 restaurant now

I’ve recently started a job in the area, I drove past Huggers and stopped in to grab a take out breakfast, Sausage, hash brown, fried onion baguette, WOW. I now crave this everyday. The flavours and care that goes into the food is amazing. It’s...

Just had the pleasure of visiting Huggers for a Sunday roast, oh my, absolutely superb, everything was spot on. We had the sage & onion sausage plait with braised red cabbage, roast parsnip, roast carrot, tenderstem broccoli, white cabbage, roast potatoes to die for, the...

Absolutely love any excuse to go to Long Stratton as it means another chance to eat at this wonderful place. As usual lunch was brilliant. Never disappointed! So good to be able to see a full vegan menu and everything is so delicious. A relaxed...

Such a friendly welcoming cafe. I have been dairy free for about ten years, it was wonderful to be able to have anything on the menu without the risk of feeling poorly or having to seem awkward! There were so many good choices, both our...

Absolutely superb Sunday lunch. Food was delicious, no need for meat. The lemon tart was excellent. I would eat there every day if I could!

The Sunday roasts were absolutely lovely. I had the classic nut roast and my friend had beetroot wellington. Both came with a huge range of vegetables including Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower cheese. The staff are lovely; really chatty and friendly. What's not to love 💕

Just had a lovely brunch with my elderly mother. Sausage rolls, chocolate and orange cake and biscoff cake all absolutely yummy washed down with cappuccino and Earl Grey. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and were fabulous when a young family arrived in terms...

We had probably the best afternoon tea that we have ever had, with a great selection of tempting treats all of which were really tasty. We had quite a substantial doggy bag to take home too! Having previously been very sceptical about vegan food (particularly...

Such a cute cafe in Long Stratton with the added bonus of being completely vegan! The restaurant was beautifully decorated inside, with comfy sofas and also more formal tables and chairs. They do everything from quick bites to bigger dishes and gorgeous looking cakes, which...

Lovely lunch again today at Huggers. We were there with some carnivores who really enjoyed the burgers they had. I had the Mediterranean veg tart which did have a slightly soggy bottom but was very tasty. Lovely service as usual, just wish it was closer...

Quick stop for brunch on our way through to Norfolk. Excellent meal. Excellent service and clean modern dining area. Definitely would return.

We visited on May 21st for a family lunch and the food and service were outstanding. The burgers are out of this world and the puddings to die for. Friendly service throughout, the staff could not have been more helpful. Highly recommend and we will...

Lovely Sunday lunch. Lots of choice on both the main and dessert menus. Good food and friendly service.

I have to say the lunch we had was exceptional. We have been Vegan for many years and this was by far the best Sunday roast we have had , the service was excellent from the moment we were greeted with a smile until we...

On the way home wanted a cuppa so stop at Huggers. Large teapot for me and wife enjoyed her hot chocolate.Place very very clean, served by a happy lady and comfy chairs to sit on.

Cant praise this place enough... Best vegan food ive tasted in a long time... I challenge any non vegan to notice the difference All the food was clearly made with love and care...and being cruelty free made it all the more special..... 10/10 for achieving...

WOW WOW WOW My mum and I have gone to Huggers a number of times for lunch now and it is our favourite spot. The Huggers burger is the best burger either of us have ever had - perfect fillings (no stingey fillings here!), very...

Had to stop on my way from Norwich to ipswich with my son ( toilet run) and decided to stay for coffee and cake as the staff where very friendly and accommodating. Have to say the tea and cakes were absolutely delicious and will certainly...

Popped in to Huggers cafe for a lunch, we had the huggers signature burger, it was so good, but was left speechless when i found out it was plant based (i'm not vegetarian) but i will never want a meat burger again, so pleased i...

So happy to find a totally vegan cafe just 3 miles from my new home. The menu is amazing, I’m slowly working my way through it on each visit! Delicious coffee, always a variety of cakes and desserts, (the sticky toffee pudding is superb) and...

We had a wonderful lunch, here today. Wonderful home made burgers, with vegan cheese and isn’t bacon. Great chips and onion rings with salad. Their menu was massive lots of choices from curries, chillis burgers and lots of pastries and cakes. Can have afternoon tea...

Best Sunday Roast I have had in a long time and I'm not vegan! We both had the Sage & Onion Sausage Plait Roast. Very good value for money. I will be back for sure! Lovely decor, great decor and friendly staff! My only negative...

So lovely to have a full menu of tasty and well thought out options. Everything was spotless and it was a pleasure to go there, with really pleasant staff. We’ll definitely be back and brought biscoff cake and sausage rolls back tor tea.

This cafe/bistro is local to us so we thought we would give it a try. Positives:- 1) Modern and nicely decorated and presented. 2) Very clean 3) Staff friendly and efficient Negatives:- 1) ITS VEGAN,plant based food only. I mention this so that anyone thinking...

Long Stratton seemed an unlikely location for a vegan cafe but it has proved very popular so we went for Sunday lunch to see why. It is a delightful place in every possible way. It is clean, fresh and uncluttered and the atmosphere is local...

It was a big group of us, so we managed to try quite a few things -- we were happy with it all. There was so much choice. The only minor complaint was that some people wanted bigger portions, which perhaps shows how much they...

Had a lovely visit here, stylish decor, quality crockery and cutlery and great food. I had a fish finger sandwich served with hot crispy chips, decent salad garnish and home made tartare sauce. My companion had a delicious sticky toffee pudding with cream and ice...

Great vegan cafe with varied menu. I had sweet potato and mushroom katsu curry which was delicious and very reasonably priced. My friends had red Thai curry, butternut squash soup and a vegan ‘BLT’. Good friendly service with relaxed atmosphere.

Wonderful place, great food, great staff and clean clean clean.. on walking in we were hit with a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere, staff are cheery and helpful..