South Square Vegetarian Cafe in Bradford

Wonderful warm and friendly welcome. The cakes are AMAZING. Definitely going to be my favourite local cafe. Can't wait to try more of your deliciously tantalising food!!!

Oh this place is amazing! The food incredible and the staff super friendly. Had the aubergine masala - absolutely delicious. At points during our meal the lady serving was run off her feet and we just gave her a wave to catch her attention and she was there as soon as she could be, with a smile and the order pad 😀. Don’t know how she managed to keep up! They were busy but we did not feel pressured after the meal, so we indulged in some delicious cake! Cannot recommend highly enough.

I have been to South Square Cafe numerous times over the years and have always been very pleased with the excellent food, and friendly attentive staff. However, on Sunday 21st April 2024, l popped in for some lunch, and was extremely disappointed by what happened. I arrived at 14:50, and, after viewing the menu board, found a seat by the window and waited for someone to take my order. I said hello to the young heavily tattooed woman who was serving people their food and drinks. She saw me come into the cafe, and said hello back, so surely she should have made a mental note to come and take my order. Sadly, this was not the case! As the place was reasonably busy, l didn't want to hassle her, so l just waited patiently. I waited, and waited and waited ... Eventually l decided that she had either chosen to ignore me, or more likely, had totally forgotten all about me. In disgust, l finally got up to leave. I was not very happy. I had waited twenty five minutes, and she hadn't even come to take my order or said, I'll be with you shortly. On my way out, l saw her sitting at a nearby table wolfing down a very tasty looking meal. She looked up and saw me, and so I said to her... "You could at least have come and taken my order, l've waited patiently for twenty five minutes in there." The expression on her face was very revealing! She realised, but didn't utter a word. Not even an apology, or anything! Need l say more! What a great shame, because l have always praised this place very highly to lots of people. If you are planning on going, might l suggest that you take a few sandwiches as back up to eat later, just in case you receive the same treatment as l did!

Vegetarian food with excellent vegan options. Staff always friendly, efficient and accommodating. Vegan cheddar toastie (significant in size!) and accompanying salad with diverse content. Chutney married the vegan cheese perfectly! Also had ‘Mezze bowl’ pictured below. Brightened up our afternoon!

Friendly staff and gorgeous, tasty food in a lovely little square in Thornton. The meals are quite filling, so choose wisely if you want to have some space for dessert!

Food was delicious ! We wanted our food to take out as didn’t have time to eat in so they prepared it to take out for us . we had 2 Mexican bean wraps which they partially cooked and wrapped in tin foil & said to just pop in oven when we got in to finish off & our salads were boxed in cardboard tubs which I was glad wasn’t plastic . It was lovely & definitely would go again little more pricy than other places I’ve been but I think it was worth it .

Called into to our local veggie cafe in 200 year old Thornton village south square buildings. (Thornton is the original birthplace if brontes before they moved up the road to Haworth). This time I tried the Iranian stew a spicy dish with chunky sweet potatoes Cous cous and sliced pears and chunky brown bread on the side. My wife had the home made feta and sweet potato quich (large portion) with side salad filling the plates nicely. I washed mine down with a nice Mocca. At around £20 altogether pretty good value too.

First time eating here. Went for lunch with a friend. The food was amazing. Staff give us such a warm welcome and very friendly service. Everything was home made. I had their Pear and Almond cake with ice cream after. OMG.

Every time we visit, we love the atmosphere of this place. It feels cosy but also very calm. The food is always good too! Loved our Wensleydale and apricot chutney sandwiches and the apple crumble cake was heavenly! The coffee they serve Dark Woods is one of the best in West Yorkshire and they serve it beautifully here. Just a shame we live a little way from it! Hope to be back soon!

This was once our all time favourite café. Since it changed hands we have ventured in four times and now accept it is the place for a coffee, pot of tea, or home-made fruit juice. The service is excellent, the venue clean and pleasant, and finding an empty table is not a problem - mid-week it is near as deserted - a fact that says it all. Cakes are not mentioned because the choice and quality has changed. On each occasion we have struggled to get them down with copious cups of tea. Main meals are more expensive than they once were, prices obviously change, but the portions are a lot smaller and the choice not nearly as substantial, especially for a man with a good appetite. We are waiting for the old menus to be dusted off and the return of spicy bean enchiladas, vegetable pies topped with mash and/or pastry, jacket potatoes with numerous toppings, and the amazing salads that came with all meals and contained a little of everything - along with a touch of rice, pasta, new potatoes, the odd olive... We sincerely wish the new owners every success if only because we dearly want to become regulars once again. I am sure others will disagree but the owners know that footfall equals turnover and provides the truest picture.

I had a lovely carrot soup, really hot and a nice chunk of bread to go with it. The tea selection is really nice and I also shared some yummy carrot cake.

Fantastic vegi cafe. Who needs meat when food tastes this good. Amazing varied menu . Very welcoming friendly staff who can’t do enough to please. Thanks guys.

What used to be South Square is now under fresh ownership as 'Plenty at the Square' but is still a great - in fact even better - vegi cafe. Better to look up reviews of Plenty at the Square to get a picture of how it is now.

Clearly popular with the locals we had to wait a while for a table to become free but our patience was rewarded as we thoroughly enjoyed a flavoursome, colourful and enticing falafel platter with a good helping of super chunky potato wedges and hummus. A few other vegan options were marked on the menu and I reckon they would have been just as delicious as our selection.

Called again to our local veggie cafe and gave us what we wanted Plenty of salad and drinks as wanted for a nice lunch.

Another veggie place where you really do not miss the meat. Small and almost perfectly formed, this recently refurbished cafe offers interesting food based on local ingredients (including some traded from local domestic growers wiht an excess) that is handled rather well. My spinach/cheese/mushroom quesadilla was excellent and my wife was full of praise for the goats cheese and onion flan. Totally unpretentious and well worth a visit.

I visited here with my ancient and creaky old mother, and I was impressed to see that they remembered her from her previous visits. We had parked on the main road opposite the cafe, which has reasonable access for those with limited mobility. There is a chalkboard for the food that day; there was a good selection (ploughmans, meze with falafel, couscous salad etc.). Mains are about £7.50, soup is about £4 and there are a couple of lighter bites. We had the leek flan, and the meze. Both were fresh, very tasty and well presented. There's a choice of drinks including homemade cordials. With very friendly staff, delicious food and priced right, what's not to like. I'm not a vegetarian but I'll definitely be back, and so will my ancient creaky old mother.

Fantastic, lovely atmosphere and friendly service. A good selection of food and drink and a real credit to Thornton and South Square

I've visited the cafe a number of times now and have always found it to be a pleasant visit. The staff are not overly friendly and do not come over to ask the standard questions like - how we're enjoying our meal and if we'd...

the food was exceptional, creative and served in a homely atmosphere, any vegetarians should make full use of this little gem

Excellent food , lovely warm surroundings and friendly staff. We will certainly go back again soon .

Tenía un buen almuerzo con comida vegetariana deliciosa, el lugar estaba lleno, pero sólo nos dieron una mesa como la cena era salir. Hornear berenjenas era buena comida picante el bean de envolturas que tuvimos con mucha ensalada, bastante saludable tirado pero contundente.

Fantastic cafe with gorgeous food and friendly staff. Lovely art in the ad joining gallery too. Can't recommend it highly enough!

Food amazing, service excellent, staff friendly and efficient. The only downside was the cafe was a little cold even though we were seated near to a gas fire. Such a gem, saddened to read that it is having to close _ it will be a great loss to the community

Love this cafe, a true gem and fantastic for veggies and meat eaters alike. Not many places around that are solely veggie so this is a little gem. As a vegetarian myself I love the fact that I can have anything on the menu and not be worried that there may be something horrible lurking in my food which has happened to me numerous times at other places where they have one or two veggie choices. My favourite cafe by far!! I recommend anything on the menu, you can't go far wrong....

With friends we intended to get food in a local pub.It was closed!!!! The cafe was open so we popped in. It's a lovely little cafe and was pleased to see the menu had some interesting meals. We all had the curry in the end which came with salad and chapatti(?). It went down very nicely Thank you. I'm not a vegetarian but the menu looked tasty and will be back again when I return to the area. Do pop in and give this place a try.

A great little cafe with amazing food and a really welcoming atmosphere. Always a brilliant and interesting salad to accompany your meal, and I love the option for half salad half chips. You will try their amazing quiches if you know what's good for you. If you fancy a little kick the burrito is for you. Great value for money the pineapple fizz or hot chocolate are my favourite drinks. Always very welcoming to children and babies even when they are having a proper tantrum. The toys and books in the corner definitely help.If I had any criticism at all it would be that the loos are a bit cold to baby change in, as they are across the courtyard outside. And that I wish they were open every day because I always forget they are two shut Mondays. But they have to have a break I suppose ;).

The quality of the food at this veggie café is consistent and I can confirm this as we have eaten here for a number of years. Very pleasant staff who aim to please. It's about 18 months since I posted my last review for here.. so I thought New Year new review!

Some people say quiche I say flan and boy what a flan. I'm a butcher's son by birth, so for me to convert it would be a challenge. South Square have a small but well turned out menu of which I've tried all and never been disappointed. Another Thornton gem

Southsquare vegetarian cafe is lunch times and some Friday evenings (you need to book Friday) and the food is always good to great.They can cater for most dietary requirements.No need to say much more other than eat here if you like good food.

This is an absolutely amazing place tucked away in a side street of Thornton Village a couple of miles out of Bradford. It's vegetarian and has the best flans (quiche like) that I have ever tasted. The salads or the half and half combo is fantastic as is the apple cinnamon hot drink. I eat here whenever I can find a friend who loves veggie food as much as I do! There is also an art gallery around the premises which just adds to the appeal of it even more.

Open during the day, you can get a filling tasty veg meal for £7 with starters and desserts as well if wanted. Quirky place and an interesting experience to eat here.

Me and my mum are regular visitors at the vegetarian cafe. The staff are always polite friendly and helpful. Always greeted with a hello and a smile. The food is outstanding. Who knew a salad could be so tasty and mouth watering. So many flavours. No boring salad in site. There is always a specials boards plus a regular menu. I love the mushroom burrito and cheddar and red onion mango toastie. Always presented well. The desserts are always a must if you have room that is. Well worth a visit .

delicious food, excellent choice from an extensive menu, loved the ambience, only downside is the opening hours :-( came out stuffed

I'm a regular visitor to the cafe and it has never let me down. I'm not a veggie but my sister is, and this place is hands down our favourite lunch place. The flan is always amazing and the salads are lovely colourful and filling. Hope it long continues :)

Comida leve e saborosa ao mesmo tempo. Atendimento e impecavel tambem. Parabéns a todos e continuem assim!!

We go quite a lot, great with the kids, good coffee, soups are always good, great salads, very good main courses and wonderful cakes. Service is good the food is always fantastic, the salad is actually better than chips!

We came to visit a felt making exhibition of Valérie Wartelle which was excellent, and a good excuse to stop for lunch. Not sure the menu ever changes but the food is amazing. Try to leave room for a cake. It's only a small cafe, and a bit draughty in winter but they provide blankets and you can sit by a heater. We like to make a day of it and go for a walk first - Thornton is an interesting village and the viaduct is stunning.

The food here is exceptional, its very well cooked and presented, the service is very fast and friendly, i would say this is the best cafe or place to eat for miles around. i would recommend this place to anyone, only thing that lets it down, it doesn't open late enough.

I called in because there was an event upstairs in the Gallery and we fancied a coffee and cake. We had not booked and it was quite busy but we were found a table. Like I mentioned it was only for a cake but I wish we had been able to have more because the menu looked brilliant

Loved this cafe. My vegetarian friend and I loved the burger & bean enchiladas we ordered. The plum & ginger cake with cream was perfect on a cold rainy afternoon. Great service too. Small, cosy & truly a hidden gem. We will return :-)

Great range of healthy, nicely cooked vegetarian dishes. Mushroom burritos very tasty - good atmosphere and attentive service. Great artwork on show.

Visited on 29th November for my son's girlfriends birthday. She is a vegan and I am vegetarian. The other two are meat eaters given the chance but did not feel shortchanged. The food was delicious and plentiful amounts were served. Perhaps the dull drizzly day did not enhance the surroundings as the restaurant seemed a little dark. Service excellent

Been here many times in the past and consistently good Vegetarian food at affordable prices is the status quo here. Cosy with specials various veggie choices some nicely spiced

I love my meat, but my wife recommended thos place to me and we've been there on a number of times. The food is fresh homely and good value for money. We regularly order the pineapple cake for dessert and saying this from a guy that is comforting. We now bake a similar cake at home. Overall very nice place and excellent service, thumbs up.

this is a place for meat eaters & veggies alike. even the most toughened meat eater will find something to eat & love it. simple good food at it's best & really good value for money. a place to go if you are not in a rush.

Hadn't been for a couple of years but it won't be so long next time. Great choice if food. Had the leek and Wensleydale flan with a lovely salad and my partner had a toastie which was well filled followed by coffee and walnut cake, warm with cream. Good service and excellent prices. Worth a visit!

Food is delicious. I'm not a salad person but I always look forward to the salads provided here - so different and delicious very well put together. Food is always satisfying and the cakes are beautiful! Vegan and gluten free options. Very reasonable pricing. Friendly atmosphere. Art works on display and gallery attached for those interested. Cash only but 2 cash machines in close walking distance.

Had a lovely visit for lunch with friends, the food was very reasonably priced and all our meals were very tasty and came with a fantastic salad on the side. The soya, gluten and vegan options made it accessible for all of us to eat which was a big bonus, will definitely be returning

i love this little cafe the food is amazing even if your not vegetarian there is no need for meat as the food is so tasty i would advice you to try you will love it

Been here a few times now after first being introduced by friends. Consistently good homemade vegetarian food with options for vegan and gluten free, never disappoints. Please note that payment is cash only. Highly recommended.

This is the second time that I have visited this little gem of a cafe in the heart of Thornton Village... And I left with another smile on my face. It's unique as it is the only vegetarian/vegan cafe in Bradford at the moment i.e. purely a veggie menu. The food is fresh and organic and there's a standard menu along with delicious 'specials.' Highly recommended.

This is a regular stop off for me, usually a payday treat, though the prices are not high for what you get, and sometimes a family get together. Always the same excellent quality food, friendly service and not rushed! Thats why I love it!

Ive eaten here on numerous occasions and every time they never disappoint. The food is delicious! I ordered a vegetarian flan, bean enchiladas and got the delicious bulgur wheat salad with both. This is the best vegetarian restaurant I've been to.

Regular visitor to this fab veggie café. Fantastic tasty food. Great service. Highly recommended. Food always well presented and very tasty. Not rushed either so can have a good chat with friends.

When on our travels, I try to review everywhere that impresses us for either, food, service or value. However, this veggie cafe is somewhere we call in on a regular basis being in our area , and I cannot understand why I have never given them a good review before. Being a veggie café, I suppose isn't everyone's ideal choice, but then they would miss out on good healthy, nutritious food that is inexpensive. Must recommend the mushroom burritos as being delicious. To all the meat eaters go on give it a try!

Visited this lovely little cafe with my mum today. We both ordered mushroom burritos which came with a delicious salad. We indulged and had chips too!! The meal was an absolute feast of flavours and all freshly cooked. We couldn't resist a cake with soya cream for dessert along with a cafetiere of coffee! Really lovely fresh food and drinks and the service was top notch!Definitely won't be our last visit!

A wonderful little cafe, unfortunately we were too late for a main meal as the kitchen closes at 2.30 but we had some delicious orange and oat cake. We will definiteky return and recommend to friends.

Recommended by a friend who lives in Thornton. Had a late lunch here last week, the food was excellent and the cafe was lovely, very clean and cosy. I had the leek quiche and my partner had the spinch one, both came with a very tasty salad which had the most fantastic tasting grated carrot in it. The portion size was excellent, and well presented. The lady that served us was very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend this cafe if you are in the area, worth making a detour for. If you have the time walk round the back streets of this village, its interesting.

Superb quality food in a lovely cosy restaurant. Kids loved theirs too - cheesy chips! Salad was excellent and complemented the hot and tasty mains wonderfully. Cakes (although to full) looked excellent. Good choice for vegans. Go, you won't regret it.

a very cosy little cafe based in Thornton village, food is wonderful with every meal comes a 'scrummy salad' which is very filling. I had the vegetarian mediterrean crumble which was delicious.

I have visited this restaurant on several occasions with different people, none of who have been vegetarian. I can honestly say that I could eat anything on the menu and not be disappointed. The staff are pleasant and helpful and the prices are very reasonable.

Small olde world resteraunt. ..vegetarian dishes only ....,..a very good selection.........I had a leek and cheese flan with a wonderful tasty salad....many different tastes on a plate.....we will definately visit again

This was an excellent lunchtime as a birthday treat and I am looking to taking other members of our family.

There are some really meals to choose from at this lovely friendly vegetarian café in Thornton, good meeting place for family and friends, or even your work colleagues.

My mum came up to Yorkshire to take my husband and I out for a birthday meal. After a bit of research I settled on the vegetarian cafe at South Square in Thornton, Bradford.The menu was pretty standard, with a selection of sandwiches, baked potatoes, etc, but the specials board was what really caught my eye. All the vegan options were clearly labelled on both menus.I opted for the Mediterranean Vegetable Crumble, which was lovely. There was a nice selection of vegetables, and the savoury crumble was delicious. I think my dessert was named as a Berry Slice, and it was effectively another crumble, only sweet this time! It was gorgeous, and came with soya cream - YUM! (This was the only vegan cake option but, oh my, it was a good one.)We found the prices very reasonable, and decided that it's definitely somewhere we would like to come back to. As well as the food being tasty and good value for money, the cafe itself was a lovely place to be. It was cosy, with enough tables to make good use of the space but not so many that it felt crowded, and art on the walls. It was also nice to look around the gallery and craft shop.

The food here is amazing and really fresh. I highly recommend the hot apple and honey with cinnamon to drink it warmed me through perfectly on a cold and snowy day and it was delicious

Decided to head out of the town centre to try a different place, came across this place under recommendation from friends, lovely home cooked food and fresh ingredients. Well worth the cost.

Very good quality food, lunch. Cakes out of this world, and the atmosphere, and art, could stay for hours.

I always marvel at the range of different flavours and ingredients in the salads, so nice to have them made by someone else! Hope to be back soon

Home made fresh food, well presented and extremely tasty. Waitress was fabulous and really helpful. Will definitely go there again.

A must visit cafe in Thornton. Welcoming, warm and tasty food. I had baked potato with cheese & sundried tomatoes. It was served with salad which was the best salad I have ever had in a cafe. My daughter had mushroom burrito which was equally gorgeous, also served with the scrummy salad. Generous portions & super tasty fooe.....we will be back soon.

Fabulous café, serving the most amazing food. Mouthwatering homemade flans, tasty toasties and spicy enchiladas are just a few examples of what they have to offer. All main meals come with the most amazing salad.....not a wilting lettuce leaf in sight!.The salads really are scrummy and are packed full of interesting ingredients. A nice selection of hot and cold drinks and beautiful homemade desserts. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Well worth a visit...you're sure to become a regular......and.the kids will love it too!

Home made, fresh, organic, delicious, took all day to recover from the cake I tried, vegan - although not a vegan I'd buy this weekly!

It is a small cafe very personal, child friendly, accommodating with excellent food and great selections of drinks, not forgetting the cakes.

Lovely homemade vegetarian food in a nice homely welcoming environment. Great prices and nice staff. Couldn't recommend enough! We are regulars!!!

Always reliable quality homemade dishes. We are frequent visitors and have been for years. The salads are delicious, filling and varied; spicy bean enchiladas are highly recommended but my favourites are the savoury crumbles. Great cakes too . It's a little gem of a cafe and completely reflects the village character of South Square.

I visited here for the second time this summer as I couldn't forget my previous food experience. This time I ordered the cheddar and garlic muschroom toastie and it was really good. i was full about halfway through but the flavours were so nice that I forced the rest of the meal down me! The desserts looked yummy but I was too full to try them which was a shame. I will definitely be coming here again for the mains and desserts! I defy anyone who does not give this place 5 out of 5!

This is the best cafe food I have ever had. I am not a vegetarian but can firmly say that this beats any meat option I have had in a cafe. All of the food was fresh and had a scrumptious homemade feel about it. The flan was delicious, the cakes were delicious the pudding was delicious. The setting was also pleasant and the waitress was very polite. I loved it! And will go again and again. And my mum said the coffee was so smooth it was nice than Costas! And the side salad that come with every main deserves a big mention, it was very moreish with the bulgar wheat and lentils.

Me and my mum visit here at least once a month if not more. You are always made to feel welcome greeted with a friendly smile. The place is nice and cosy whatever the weather. There is always plenty of choice but i tend to go for my favourite food Mushroom burrito which comes with the most mouth watering salad. They have the most amazing homemade desserts too and if you have room this is a must. You never leave feeling hungry which is what most people think when not vegetarian. The sizes are generous. The place is always welcoming to families, singles or groups. A must have dining experience if ever in Thornton Village.

I try to visit this local cafe at least once a month, they do daily flans plus other vegetarian meals, i have never got to the other meals though as i am too scared of missing out on the flan, which is always accompanied by surfer chips and a salad to die for!! I often visit with groups of friends which include children and they are always happy to see us and make the children welcome, highly recommended :-D

On a days holiday from work, so went for lunch with my 6 year old, It's been a few years since I've been and I'm not a vegetarian but the food is so delicious. My son had a spicy bean burrito, I was asked if he wanted chips or salad, when I hesitated she suggested half and half, which he was really pleased with, I had a vegetable and Stilton flan with salad. The salad is amazing, the best I've had in a cafe. Was really tempted to have one of the many homemade cakes but as the main portion was so generous, I couldn't have fitted it in. It was a cold rainy day but the cafe was really warm and cosy, also really relaxing background music. Noticed a sign that on occasional Fridays it is open in the evenings and you can take your own wine, so might try that next time. Will definitely visit again soon.

Always brilliant food !! This is a well hidden gem in Thornton village that is really worth finding. The food is freshly made on site and the selection of salads is really good, The cakes are all homemade and worth saving a space for

Delicious home cooked vegetarian & vegan food, healthy warming soups, fab cakes -carrot cake is heavenly! Great service, cosy atmosphere.

I love this cafe, the food is lovely and the service is great! Everything is homemade and fresh, and the salads are lovely. The prices are a little bit more than the average cafe but for the great quality you get, it's worth it. Never had bad food here, highly recommend!

Excellent fresh food the salads are outstanding and I love the cosy atmosphere , well worth a visit.

Despite living in Thornton all my life (29 short years) I had never visited south square cafe. I normally get put off by vegetarian places due to the lack of meat but was recommended south square by a friend who is also a meat lover. Currently on maternity leave I am now a lady who lunches so I decided to give it a go. I had the toastie of the day, it was brie and onion chutney, yum! I had a side of surfer chips (cheesey chips to you and I) and my friend had a side salad that she raved about. I was pleasantly surprised. I will be going back, especially for a pudding! Can't believe there is such a culinary gem on my doorstep that I have missed out on for so many years of carnivorous closed mindedness!

Great quality fresh and home made veggie foodPleasant, laid back and comfortable surroundings with local artworkA great place to eat

A great veggie menu, served by friendly staff in a lovely environment. The salads accompanying the main courses are absolutely brilliant!

I ate lunch here recently and cannot fault the place. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff very friendly.I visited as a party of three and the food arrived very quickly. I went for the mushroom enchilada which was mouth watering whilst my companions opted for the flans which they described as delicious.The accompanying salad was crisp and was a great combination of leaves , coleslaw , pasta , olives etc.If you have any space left then you must definitely try the cakes on offer they are heavenly !!

Fabulous little place ... A bit tricky to find and no parking really but well worth that small bit of hassle for gorgeous humongous plates of veggie fare for very little money ....Thornton seems to be a bit of a quirky bohemian side of Bradford and I would describe this cafe/restaurant in the same way ...Delicious half chips and half salad ( half healthy) sides with home made quiches, enchiladas etc....All the carnivores with us were raving too at the wonderful food ... And not moaning about the lack of meat ...I also devoured a slice of carrot cake with ice cream ..... And finished off my friends left over date and apple slice ... Terrible ....My only slight criticism was the choice of music on their late night one Friday a month do ... A tad dirge like .... But everything else was marvellous ...

Been going here for years, never disappointed. Great chips, salads and quiches in particular. Go see Bronte birthplace whilst in Thornton- culture and good grub, can't be bad

I love this place! It's menu is always varied & delicious fresh food is always served, the flans are to die for, friendly atmosphere & heavenly desserts! You have to try it!!!

It's been here for over ten years and that says a lot about what the diners think about the food here. Vegetarian restaurants and cafes can be extremely vulnerable ventures as meat eaters will sometimes disregard them without even trying the food. After ten years of producing this honest , simple but nevertheless great tasting food it's time you gave it a try even if you are a meat eater. On a Sunday lunch time there can be up to seven freshly cooked options on the specials board . Everything from a dhal with potato wedges to a vegetable crumble served with some fantastic salads to a leek and Wensleydale quiche to buritos. Then there's lovely home made soup served with huge chinks of wholemeal bread and butter , filled baked potatos and other simple options. If there are children they will do smaller portions. With that amount of choice you are unlikely to be disappointed. What's more you know you are eating fresh food made with a passion by the owner. It also serves home made cakes - like the pear and plum slice. Added to this is the fact you are in a an historic place - the building is a series of restored stone masons cottages now housing galleries and a gift shop full of local crafts. You are also in the village where the Brontes were born and you can walk to take a look at the house within a few minutes. So put this on your list of places to visit and have a great lunch. It also opens once a month in the evening but booking is essential due to demand. During the day two courses and a hot drink would cost you about £11 a head

On a visit to Charlotte Bronte's birthplace we experienced hunger pangs and stumbled upon South Square Vegetarian Cafe. The place was quiet when we arrived (2.30pm saturday afternoon) and we enjoyed a nice lunch.They didn't have our first choice drinks but other than that I have no complaints.

Despite not booking on a Friday evening, and the place was heaving (it was a craft fare in the arts centre), they managed to find us a table for two. It was my second trip and well worth it! This is 'vegan heaven', as many of the dishes can easily be adapted. I had a cauliflower, tomato and potato crumble followed by an apple and cinnamon bake-both yummy! The service is welcoming and warm, the atmosphere is great and I only wish it were within walking distance, as I'd be there every day! You can tell everything is home made - this lovely veggie cafe proves that one can have healthy, nutritious food without compromising on taste.

excellent cafe,lovely surroundings.Great when you want to have a good catch up with friends.would definately recommend.

Lovely lovely for afternoon teas with loads of kids and prams.