The Good Earth in Mendip

I needed somewhere to have lunch whilst I work and Good Earth was on my list. This place is cosy yet full of character and life. It was busy downstairs so conveniently I went upstairs where I was quieter. My quiche salad was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. I highly recommend this place for those who want a coffee and a chat with old friends, that’s definitely the vibe I got from the customers.

Over many years I have found the fare at this venue to be excellent, I very often recommend it to my customers who often thank me for recommending such a good source of tasty well prepared food and drink, the coffee especially good. Haydn Davies Wells Reclamation.

Excellent value and always good food especially vegan food

A gem of a restaurant in Wells. Surprised this didn't come up higher in some Google searches or TripAdvisor. Excellent food, great atmosphere and happy, friendly staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here and would come straight here next time in Wells. Great selection all cooked by people who care.

The celery salad and quiche were especially good, lovely atmosphere, healthy food at a very reasonable price. Very good service also.

We shared a lunch here and all the dishes offered were homemade and of high quality. We recommend!

Lovely, quirky, historical building, with an outside courtyard. Both beverages and cakes we had were a very good size/price. Plenty of choice of main dishes, healthy and wholesome emphasis on food. Would definitely like to eat here again. Seemed very popular. Good atmosphere with quick service.

The Good Earth vegetarian restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious and healthy dishes, all made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a wholesome meal. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and Jackie, one of the owners, couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome. Overall, the experience at this cafe is not only satisfying for the taste buds, but also leaves you feeling very happy!!! Highly recommend for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike!

The Good Earth is such a lovely cafe. I’ve been for coffee recently and lunch also historically on a few occasions. The staff are friendly, the food is like home cooked, wholesome and not full of rubbish. There are dietary options for those who have intolerances. It’s a really good place to go if you care about what you put in your body and want to have a treat out that’s not going to cost you in the long run. It’s been there for years and in all that time it hasn’t lost the core of what the business is about. Simply great and my cafe of choice. Gets busy at lunchtime with queues but this speaks volumes about the place.

The portion was huge and it tasted good. We were here during rush hour and that's why it was unfortunately a bit noisy.

Although the food was very good sadly initial service not so much. Ignored by a woman behind counter in entry. However, this might have been because the company employs those with learning disabilities, which is a great initiative. This was however ruined when after asking a young lady directions to the toilets, three young employees, two females and one male began giggling. One I heard to say "she'll never find her way with those direction's". The young lady who I had asked clearly had learning disabilities. Being a volunteer for Unpaid Carers and a full time unpaid carer myself, I found this experience very upsetting. There is no point in helping those with disabilities of any kind if you are just ticking boxes and have untrained staff clearly not behind the scheme. I thought Somerset generally as being a caring county?

Good cake and tea. We will come here for dinner.

The food here is delicious, the staff are friendly and there is also a great food shop at the back

Went on a Saturday lunchtime and it was busy, but there’s a lot of tables. Food was great and the staff were friendly and found us a high chair for our messy 11 month old baby! The chocolate and cherry tart was especially good!

Excellent spot for coffee, snacks or a hearty vegetarian lunch. This always popular spot is great for family ( including 92 old with walker) including dog. There is also a health food shop and gift store.

Terrific vegetarian and vegan food

Very Tasty food (the pizza was amazing very healthy but super delicious) and the staff were lovely.5 stars. Would definitely recommend

Food is lovely and well priced. Service is quite slow. Easy to get to and lots of seating. Needs some music or something in the background.

The most fabulous quiche. Sooooooo tasty, light and perfect.

Excellent food with exceptional flavours. Good value for money. Set in unusual quirky setting of an old workshop. Plenty of seating. This café is well worth the couple of extra minutes walk to the end of the High Street.

Great options and variable menu which changes throughout the week. Fantastic food. Some of it is cooked to order but most of it is already made waiting to be served and isn’t always hot, but still tasty nevertheless. Service was friendly, however you do have to queue up like it’s a school dinner with a tray. Building is quirky with seats and chairs here and there, best to go when it’s quiet and not on the weekend if you’re bringing friends. I absolutely love the fact it’s vegetarian. I can see why it’s a top spot in Somerset.

What a fabulous place off the beaten track but well worth a visit - food was delicious, I didn’t know vegetarian food could be so tasty, the beetroot dish as out of this world, friendly place and on our list for next time

My girlfriend and I arrived for a late lunch and we both chose the vegetable jalfrezi meal; unfortunately, the flavour was totally dominated by way too much cumin and salt. Also, there was hardly any rice. Neither of us could finish the meal (very unusual for me!) so I returned both dishes half-full. I was thanked for my feedback (I suggested that they add more garlic and chilli in future instead of the excess cumin), but no refund was offered. We were very disappointed, as we remember having much better food there in the past.

Excellent cafe in Wells. Mainly whole food and healthy, cakes being the slightly unhealthy indulgence. Lots of separate eating areas (and patio for the warmer weather).

We always eat here when we are in Wells and have never been disappointed. Amazing vegetarian dishes and a great atmosphere. Often very busy.

This place is amazing. The food is second to none always very fresh and a different menu every day. Its very good value and the puddings are exceptional. I drive 45 mins from Bristol very frequently just to eat here. Highly recommended. Love it. Lesley

This is a fantastic place for vegetarian food! They always have delicious tasty food and vegan and gluten free cakes available! It's a favourite in Wells! :)

Best vegetarian restaurant i know.

They accommodated us at short notice - very helpful and food was lovely - thank you!

I remember being taken here by my parents as a toddler (the spiral staircase fascinated me!), and thirty years on I still make an effort to visit whenever I'm in Wells. I highly recommend the apricot oaties, extremely tasty! The jacket potatoes are also a must. Best eatery in Wells for sure!

A great spot in Wells for veggie food. It’s a reliable place for warm comforting vegetarian or vegan options, with lovely salads and desserts too. The decor is comfortable and eclectic. Staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is served buffet style from the counter.

Best place to eat and meet friends in Wells. Only had coffee and cake but will return soon for lunch. Gets very busy at lunchtime.

Very popular place to eat, always busy whenever we pop in. Expensive but worth it!

Superb vegetarian Moussaka and salad.

Very popular place so they don't feel the need to make it more efficient or customer centric. You have to queue at counter which causes a blockage in a doorway, surprised there's not an accident with people carrying trays of hot food and there's only a blackboard menu so people take a long time to choose slowing service down even more. Quiche and salad was tasty but lack of space at the end to collect drinks and add dressing to salad. Counter service was personable, couldn't say the same for person clearing tables who didn't speak or make eye contact. Outside toilet doesn't lock and is very basic. Would go back for lunch if in the area but perhaps not on Saturdays when it's busiest

Great food if you want a meat free meal, snack or coffee and cake!

Luckily we arrived early just after 12noon, the queues for this popular eating place build up later. Ordered 2 x quiche of the day. It was served warm with a variety of salads for £7.50. Lots of little rooms with tables and chairs also an outside area with tables. Staff are lovely, atmosphere fantastic. Try it you will go again guaranteed.

I (male) was queuing for food and a woman, arrived behind me in the queue. A serving woman, dark hair and purple top, approached completely ignored me and promply addressed the woman behind, took her order and served her. Then without further acknowledgement, walked away as if I wasn't there! After waiting a few minutes more eventually another woman served me. Later I wished to order 2 drinks and did not queue behind all those waiting for food. The same woman who ignored early briskly said I am not serving you you must wait behind all those waiting for food. Shall not be making any effort to return. (males beware!)

Great really tasty food, you don't need to be veggie to enjoy the food, my wife and I are not but have been there twice whilst staying in Wells.

Probably the best place to lunch in Wells. Freshly made quiche and a fine selection of salads. Pizza and jacket potatoes are also available and another main dish. The coffee is excellent too. Don't expect any meat it's not needed.

I never tire of this place. I have been going for over 30 years and it just keeps on getting better and better. The food is delicious, well priced and served by lovely restaurant staff. I really look forward to going and, if I lived in Wells, I would eat there daily. Thanks Good Earth!

Wonderful cafe/restaurant with a big range of very tasty and healthy dishes. Great for everything from brunch through to afternoon coffee and cakes! Plenty of seating in a number of interesting rooms; also, some in a small and pretty garden.

Such a lovely friendly place - my favourite cafe in Wells! Has oat, soy, coconut and almond milk on offer (updated July 2023, only oat and coconut milk nowadays), as well as some varied wonderful Pukka teas and decaf options. It can get quite busy, but it's a lovely vibe. Lunch options rotate daily, always including gluten free and vegan options (everything is veggie). Hearty, home cooked food with love

Best to get there around 12 to 12-30 as it is relatively quiet and plenty of space,after that queues out the door,and because so popular will run out of food. The food is excellent,very tasty,and meat free. Generous helpings of salads and spicy(tasty rice,and a nice selection of cakes. They also do gluten free options,but limited for dairy free on puds

Popular place with good range of vegetarian dishes

Only stopped for coffee and cake, both very good.

Delicious quiche and salad lunch. The Good Earth never disappoints - have eaten her for over 40 years! Friendly staff made the visit a pleasure.

Excellent in all aspects and the food is very lovely

Went to this cafe for lunch yesterday. There were nine of us adults, 2 babies and 3 dogs! The food was excellent and the staff could not have been more friendly. Because of the size of our party they offered table service (it is normally self service) and we never felt hurried or a nuisance. Will definitely go again next time we visit Wells. Thank you so much.

Great food. Good service. Always worth visiting

Great place to eat. We sat in the garden and had a lovely time. Brilliant as usual.

Excellent place. Delicious food of good value.

Lovely fresh food,friendly service.

Great tasty food. Found the first time by accident on a long drive. Found the second time on purpose! I'm not a vegetarian - the freshness and taste of the mains and salads can be enjoyed by all.

Lovely Quiche and salad. £7.50 for it which is a decent price. Would have been nicer if there also was a Potato salad. Quiche very good. Service not with a smile and don't dare even ask if you can order before 12pm.

Love the food and the gift shop

Favourite for over 40 years. Great vegetarian cuisine!

Only problem was if people left back door open, which created a draught.

Been going there for30 plus years since it was opened got 2 recipe books menus got smaller but food/service still great

I’m not a fan of pizza ( hard for some to believe maybe) but today I tasted a very different pizza , full of flavour and not at all heavy. The accompanying salad was delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful and efficient . The combination of the great food and service produced a warm, relaxed atmosphere . Thank you to all!

Big vibe at the good earth, this place always drains my wallet

Visited with a friend who had been before and mentioned how good the food was. When we arrived just after 12 there was already a long queue at the counter which is always a good sign. You line up and choose your food before locating a table. My friend and I both went for the quiche special of the day with accompanying salads. It was all absolutely delicious. One of the tastiest quiches i think I’ve ever had! Staff were very friendly and helpful, will certainly return.

Not a market day yet still, and understandably, full by midday - it is certainly worth booking if you can. Wheelchair accessible - they have a good ramp available to use at the front door. Easily worth five stars for hostelry, menu and atmosphere

Always reliable - the best vegetarian lunch for miles around.. pizza, quiche, jacket potatoes and salads every day and different main courses

Quick coffee, sat in the quiet outside space.. not quite the same as indoors.. with metal tables and chairs… and is a typical courtyard.. the space could be so much better… however the indoor of the Good Earth is lovely and lively… and it’s food offering is second to none… healthy and delicious.. I do enjoy coming here.. and it’s always busy.. so go early

Has always been my go-to place in Wells.But a little reorganisation of the space would make it even better, Long queue at the serving counter and people carrying their meals having to squeeze through narrow passage where others are queueing is really difficult Another moan is that one has to join the end of the queue and wait for people to be served just to get a cup of coffee after the meal.So you buy it with food and then have cold coffee! Surely the coffee and other drinks could be served separately?

Always a great place for lunch. Never disappoints.

We arrived at 3:00 and unfortunately all the main courses and soups were gone so you might want to get there earlier. There were two salads left, as well as their whole grain garlic bread. We had them and they were good. The banana blueberry bread was alright, too.

We arrived at 3:00 and unfortunately all the main courses and soups were gone so you might want to get there earlier. There were two salads left, as well as their whole grain garlic bread. We had them and they were good. The banana blueberry bread was alright, too.

Beautiful flavours and great vibe.

My partner use to come hear over 20 years and so she took me to revisit her past and I was simply blown away by the food we both had vegan dishes 100% recommended

Delicious food that is kind to the planet and to your body, but get there early if you want any choice as it sells out quickly - I can understand why! Definitely recommend it to anyone, lovely place with great staff.

Always a queue but worth ever second spent! Food as always superb. A fabulous place to celebrate 26 years of marriage! Off to the Bishops palace gardens for a little horticultural refreshment. Thank you Danny & Sandie

Such an amazing find in Wells - we stumbled in here looking for a healthy and affordable lunch option while touring the Cathedral. You can select from a number of daily specials in a cafeteria-style serving line; we had vegetarian tagine and it was to die for. Great selection of beverages and coffees, too, and a very cozy and cute indoor space to sit. Highly recommend finding your way to Good Earth!

Beautiful, quirky, Georgian style building of many rooms and courtyard. Chunky bench tables and chairs, little side alcoves and rooms to choose from. Cafe serves homemade wholesome food, salads, flans, pies, soups, cakes, and plenty of vegetarian options. Ethical home wear products for sale in shop (fabric, mats, soaps, pictures, cards,candles, sprays, ornaments etc) and a wholefood shop to rear. Public carpark to side.

All the food was freshly cooked that day. It is definitely worth the 5 stars.

Great wholesome food. An old building tastefully adapted for an eclectic restaurant, attractive courtyard, many locals eating there which is testament to a good eatery.

Fabulous veggie restaurant just off the beaten track in Wells. Generous portions of delicious home cooked food and good value for money. Loved the building too, with different nooks and cranies to sit in as well as an outside patio area.

Nice enough but too busy and crowded for my friend with Neurological problems,she had difficulty getting to a table and paying ,Girl on till seemed angry and rushed ,when we left , my friend had to be supported to negotiate the cramped tables .A gang of ladies kindly offered advice see ... what happens when you drink at lunchtime, Such a kind Gang of Awfully Awfully ,insular ladies...

Lovely vegetarian restaurant and a very nice ambiance

Excellent food. Service was great. Staff very helpful and friendly. Will be going back next time I am in Wells.

Nicely quirky with fabulous food and friendly staff at a very good price. Vegetarian/vegan dishes and salads that are well prepared and not over fancy. The restaurant is close to the centre of Wells so easily accessible from the tourist spots by foot. I am already looking forward to my next visit. It’s also worth busing their health food shop next door for assorts of unqualified healthy treats and basics.

We visit weekly and are always delighted by the food available. Service is a little slow so queuing through a narrow passageway can be a tiresome.

Lovely and filling quiche and salad!

Always very good food and friendly staff

Delicious food and a wonderful environment. One of my favourite restaurants!

I've had a couple of meals here that were ok one lush meal but today I got charged adult price for a child's meal not happy

Great freshly made vegan/vegetarian food and super cakes. Menu changes daily, which keeps it interesting, but don't leave it too late, as things sell out pretty fast.

Great little place with amazing food - I had the pizza and salad and it was lovely. Really good choice on the menu. Certainly very popular as we struggled to get a table on a Friday lunchtime. Busy but staff really efficient and counter service works well. Two toilets upstairs and I think a disabled one on ground floor. Definitely recommend

There is always a queue. But you always seem to get a table. That is a sign of a very popular restaurant. Great vegetarian food. Very friendly.

Late lunch, but selection still very good. Staff lovely and , counters and tables cleaned regularly. Very good value for your money . Recommended

AMAZING HEALTHY FOOD AND BIG PORTIONS

interestingly when we looked on Google before we went, Google said that it was unusually busy. in reality there were hardly any customers but lots of staff, so go figure. The food was great, but once again it's the staff that really make a place memorable and I believe it was the girl who was one of the chefs who came out and said hello and we had a really good laugh and a good chat that made it extra enjoyable.. I will always remember this place for the friendliness of all the staff.. although they never said good bye when we left ..too busy closing up for the day...he he.

Very good helpful service. Good value menu. Nice to see young families and older generations there. Takeaway service seemed popular.

Very tasty food at a reasonable price.

Loved it. Quite pleased it doesn’t do nonsense Trendy vegan milks and I like the quiches. The staff are helpful and I had a lovely lunch here. Very tasty. Nice to find such honest healthy cooking in wells

Absolutely one of the best places we have eaten, we have visited a few times and it’s never let us down. Great surroundings, lovely staff and amazing food. Well done. 💙👍🏽💯

Fantastic salad n quiche..lovely atmosphere definitely 5 stars...😊

Pleasant cafe near the center of Wells. High quality food and beverages. It's the sort of place you could lose an hour reading a book with a coffee or two...

Busy but worth it. Jacket with home made baked beans was great