The Greenhouse in Norwich

Excellent ethical shop and café selling a wide variety of quality products including food drinks and household items. They also sell books CDs and other items in aid of the trust. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

A somewhat quirky place and ideal if you happen to be vegetarian or vegan, I am neither but it's all they offer (I knew this before I entered). Food menu is very limited and many dishes were unavailable. It tasted ok, though a bit bland and definitely overpriced. Mobile phones are banned (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) the staff are very friendly. There's a very interesting gallery and also a bookshop.

Perfect pit stop for some peace and quiet and proper wholefoods nosh in the city centre. Its kinda old school in a great way and they sell lots of unexpected goodies for the environmentally aware consumer. No phone zone a nice idea for people who struggle with hyper sensitivity. It's a little gem and great for stocking filler type gifts.

Great place, vegan,veggie or other. Varied menu

Loved this little gem of a cafe and book shop. Very laid back, ethically sourced and pleasent.

Very peaceful and welcoming. Staff and customers were child friendly

Lovely cafe restaurant and shop in the heart of the city. It's nice knowing that the money you spend here is used to fund campaigns to look after the environment. The food and coffee is very good and the staff are generally lovely and extremely helpful. A real asset to the city of Norwich.

Pensamos que probaríamos este restaurante y no nos decepcionó. Encantador y tranquilo, no se permiten móviles, lo cual es genial. La comida es vegetariana o vegana, que era buena ya que nuestra hija es vegana. Ella tenía una sopa encantadora y el resto de nosotros tenía Pininnis's con verduras asadas encantadoras. Todos iríamos de nuevo.

Seis de nosotros visitamos hace unos días y nos pareció un oasis de paz con un servicio muy amable y buena comida. Nuestro invitado estadounidense estaba particularmente impresionado. Nos sentamos afuera en el patio verde bajo los colectores solares; un espacio inesperado en el medio de la ciudad. Sorprendido de ver críticas recientes, menos que positivas. ¡No es nuestra experiencia en absoluto!Los beneficios son la galería de arte de arriba, los libros de segunda mano y la tienda de regalos con algunos preciosos artículos de Made in Britain.

This place really is over rated and over priced. The food is mediocre, the coffee is nothing to write home about and the tea was probably the cheapest catering pack they could get their hands on.

Lovely to be somewhere without background music or mobiles!!! Food generally good - and very nice to have somewhere to take vegan friends... but - coffee is truly horrible (sour and bitter) and an odd pricing system - salad bowel smaller than sandwiches but more expensive. Shame you cannot have a glass of wine without food but I guess that is their licence.

Food much nicer than expected, casual and comfortable. Able to stay as long as we wanted. Will be returning

Tenía el pastel homity, que aunque está bien era pequeña y tibia y con unos granos en el lado con remolacha y repollo rojo y unas cuantas hojas no dio en el clavo en un día frío y no justificar el 8 libras. Etiqueta de precio 50. A la izquierda para ir a otra cafetería para tomar café y postre. Lástima, realmente necesita comida caliente y porciones mejor. Muy mala relación.

Me encanta el espíritu y la moral de este maravilloso café vegetariano y la comida es estupenda, imaginativa y sabrosa. Pero por favor, por favor, cambie el director. Él es grosero y no tienen ninguna formación en carrera lo que una vez fue una vibrante y concurrido lugar hermoso para ir a comer. Un grupo de nosotros solíamos ir para el almuerzo de trabajo, él ha sido tan grosero individualmente, y desdeñoso con todos nosotros, nunca más. Soy un residente de Norwich, él tiene un nombre tan mala, todo el mundo está tan decepcionado esta cafetería se ha convertido en una sombra de su propio yo. Él ha prohibido la mayoría de los residentes en Norwich y ahora es un lugar vacío, sin ambiente. Él también ha reducido las raciones pero no el precio, así que no estoy comiendo allí en el momento y no soy el único. Él ha arruinado este negocio.

I was too late in arriving to try the food but there were cakes left so I had a vegan cookie and a drink and it was so nice, I would go back.

allways good to find purely vegatarian/vegan cafe :-)had looked at reveiws online so my daughtercand i thought we woukd pop in for lunch,lovely quiet cafe with pretty outside space but was raining on day we went:(excellent choice of light meals from mushroom pate & caramalised onions to salads & pannis,daughter & i had the very interrsting sounding califlower & coconut soup:-) this was served with a choice of bread,butter,vegan marg or plain,hot,tasty,different and yummy:-)both of us had a fruit tea and finished of with a very lovely vegan choclate chip cookie:-)all cakes,lemon drizzle,cookies,date slice and more are vegan.much to my daughters delight:-):-)friendly young lady serving,very helpful when i was looking for somemore green teas to take away,altogeather a very pleasent lunch time, shall definatly visit again :-):-):-):-)

He visitado el invernadero. La comida es estupenda, saludable y ecológica. Visita de hoy era una reminiscencia de un boceto John cleese, aunque; me pidió para salir y prohibidas.Recibí una llamada en mi móvil (no como con ellos en el invernadero), así que cuando me pidieron que baje mi teléfono me intentaron tomar a el patio trasero (que estaba cerrada) luego fuimos y tomó la llamada en el porche. Cuando volví me dijo que había necesitado para tomar la llamada como mi abuela sólo murió (era el ministro que quiera discutir arreglos de funeral). Me llamó mentiroso y acusados de ser alguien que usa mi teléfono en el carro tranquilo en el tren, etc. Entonces me dijeron que dejara, que me negué a hacer sin tener mi comida y mi bebida envasado llevarán a una taza o llevar un reembolso (que fue el primer debate). La comida al final conseguimos arrojaban en cajas (él temblaba tanto que difícilmente podría hacer las cajas), cuando pregunté por el té que lidiaban la puerta trasera abierta y luego arrojaban mi té en el patio. Dijo que tienen llevar bebidas tazas pero que no tenía uno. Algunos 'discussion' más tarde estaba sentado de nuevo en la mesa y establecido cerca del hasta que llevaban cerca de 20 minutos pero que no me deje sin una taza de té o un reembolso. Uno de los voluntarios intentaron conseguir una taza y nos reprendieron entonces voluntario sugirió que solo darme mi dinero. Así que me dieron mi reembolso, acompañado fuera del lugar y le dijeron que nunca volvería.No puedo llevar yo estar enojada o enojado, es demasiado ridículo! Es el final de mi acceso a realmente deliciosos productos lácteos gratis tarta de chocolate, que puede ser no malo, supongo! (publicado originalmente en que este 20 de febrero, pero mi crítica desapareció, me he preguntado con TA y estoy reposting ya que recomienda).

Dos veganos y vegetariano fuimos y compartimos una galleta de chocolate, pudding de pan y manteca. Cada uno tenía un favorito diferente. El chocolate galleta era vegetariano amable pero sabía mejor que una cookie normal - excelente textura y una impresionante cantidad de chips de chocolate! El pudding de pan era muy nuez moscada y y húmeda. La manteca era mucho mejor que la de cualquier quebradiza compramos en la tienda.Por desgracia, el café con leche fue clasificado así así por el más exigente no-vegetariano. Altamente recomendado para veganos y personas éticas. También es divertido ver todos los alimentos orgánicos y vegetarianas simpática y revistas cuestiones éticas, etc.Total (tres postres + café con leche) fue de aproximadamente 10 libras.

Me gusta la comida y el ambiente aquí ... bonita y tranquila, 70, vajilla, tienda de al lado. Es como un viaje de regreso a comida naturista cafés de la década de los 80. Excelentes ensaladas, buenas raciones y excelentes para aquellos que son vegetariano o tienen alergias como muy servicial. Genial!

I've often visited the Greenhouse. The food is great, wholesome and organic. Today's visit was reminiscent of a John Cleese sketch, though; I was instructed to leave and banned.I got a call on my mobile (they don't like you using them in the Greenhouse), so when I was asked to get off my phone I tried to take it to the back yard (which was locked) then went and took the call in the porch. When I came back I said I had needed to take the call as my grandmother just died (it was the minister wanting to discuss funeral arrangements). I was called a liar and accused of being someone who uses my phone in the quiet carriage on the train, etc. Then I was told to leave, which I refused to do without having my food boxed up and my drink transferred to a take away cup or a refund (that was the first debate). The food eventually got chucked in boxes (he was shaking so much he could hardly do up the boxes), when I asked for the tea as well he wrestled the back door open and then chucked my tea in the yard. He said that they do have take away drinks cups but that I wasn't having one. Some 'discussion' later I was sitting again at the table near the till and established that they'd close up in 20 minutes but that I would not leave without a cup of tea or a refund. One of the volunteers tried to get a cup and got reprimanded then a volunteer suggested they just give me my money. So I was given my refund, escorted off the premises and told never to go back.I can't bring myself to be upset or angry, it's too ridiculous! It is the end of my access to really scrummy dairy free chocolate cake, which may be no bad thing, I suppose!

Of course it is a Wetherspoons and some people are snooty about the chain. Judging by our experience of drinks on one evening and breakfast on one morning we

Nuestra primera visita aquí después de asistir a un evento en el Foro, muy fresco y agradable situado en el centro de la ciudad, tranquila y silenciosa. Una buena selección de comida y bebida y disfrutamos mucho de la librería (buenas tarjetas también!) y galería...

Really enjoyed the pie and salad. Friendly and a good place to eat. Close to the centre easy to find. Will go back again soon.

We have visited several times now over the years, always had good friendly service and tasty food and a calm relaxed atmosphere and have often brought friends along with us. We came at Christmas this year after coming a few years on the trot but felt disappointed when we were told we had to pre - book the Christmas Meal on this occasion. As we came from afar and were not aware of this, this sadly wasn't possible. However this hasn't put us off returning again.

Had lunch at the Greenhouse today. Squash & celery soup with a choice of rye or wholemeal bread. My husband had bread & butter pudding afterwards. All was tasty & filling. The staff were friendly & welcoming. The Greenhouse is well worth visiting. In a sea of mega, faceless, boring chains it is an oasis. We will be back & will tell others to get down to the Greenhouse too.

This is the only place (at least the only place I know of) in Norwich where you are guaranteed 100% organic veggie/vegan food. The menu is quite limited but the food is delicious, healthy and ethical. I embrace a 'veganic' (vegan + organic) philosophy and lifestyle (for reasons of animal welfare, sustainable planet, global food security, soil and water protection, health etc) and I always choose to eat here because I know I can do so without compromising what I passionately believe in.I also love the fact that you can buy 100% organic veggie/vegan products and the products used in the kitchen and bathroom are also natural, ethical and environmentally-friendly.What more can I say? At busy times there is a buzz and at quiet times it is a peaceful oasis in the middle of a bustling city.

Despite being located near town centre, just a stones throw from city hall, the Greenhouse is one of the most peaceful places that I have eaten at in Norwich. The garden at the back is quiet, quaint and well-kept. All the food seems to have a rustic homemade feel to it, which lives up to the rural feel of the city which I been a resident of for the past three years. The salads are always diverse and colorful, and I'd especially recommend the Savory Rolls! The sandwiches and dessert portions seem generous and the bread pudding in particular is moorish. Personally I am not a vegan but it is places like this that make me realize the potential of vegan recipes. The products in the shop and cafe interior give visitors a flavor of the quality of organic produce that is used on the menu. Although the prices are a little higher than the average student may wish to spend, I'd recommend visiting here with family or friends, for a meal or simply a slice of cake with some organic cordial, it is well-worth the experience!

I've had a few lunches here before, the nature and feel of the greenhouse itself is really relaxing! The staff are so friendlt and polite, it's a great place to grab a coffee or a resable priced slice of cake! I really recommend the salad bowels as I found there was a wide range on offer to try and it was well priced! Overall it's a lovely place to spend a lunch time, will definitely be going again and again

Been here a few times for lunch . Food excellent, fresh tasty salad and breads. Always seems quiet- deserves more custom. Oh yes, a phone-free zone, and interesting good quality pre-owned books/CDs for sale.

I have lunch regularly at the Greenhouse and am continually impressed by the yummy food. The salads change regularly and are invariably tasty, as are the soups.At busy times, the service can be a bit slow but the staff are always friendly and helpful, and often give an indication of how long it will take for the food to arrive at busy times. All this and it is a charity too, where many of the staff are volunteers. And the small, but well stocked shop, is just the icing on the cake!

Lovely to find such a quiet oasis in the center of a thriving city. The courtyard garden is a hidden gem on a summer's day.

I've been going to the greenhouse for years - the food is generally very good but the staff need some serious training. Bearing in mind it is a charity I don't think that's any excuse for the rude and lackadaisical staff. Unpaid or not!!

Best veggie food in Norwich. Very peaceful environment, so don't attempt to work there with your laptop or smartphone; it's not that sort of place. People read books and mags, some are on the shelf. Food is excellent. Highly recommended.

Love the food here, right up my street, wholesome, fresh and tasty, if........they don't run out of everything !!!Last few times been here at no later than 1.30 they had run out of many items including hummous and salad !!!Very frustrating, they seems to be loads of staff , can't one of them run out to shops and replenish missing items so they don't miss out on trade , seems a bit silly. Don't go if your in a rush , but if a leisurely, healthy and tasty lunch is what your after then defo recommend!

On the back of other TA reviews, we ventured off the beaton track of Norwich to find this small veggie, community based cafe / restaurant.We wished we hadn't !!The place was empty - which summed up the rest of the experience..There was no welcome by anyone and after a good 10 mins of not a staff member in sight then a lady appeared and then took our oder - still no welcome by the way !Then the food took 30 mins to arrive ( bear in mind there was no one else in there ) then after chasing, it finally arrived.Soup was cold and the wrap was small and basic.Not for us and not again !!

This place reminds me of the veggie eateries of my youth. Solid dependable food, not a terrific range on any one day but most of it is good. Lots of interesting literature to read and/or buy and small wholeness shop is part of the business.A peaceful place to relax away from the rush of the city centre.

Visited on Saturday lunchtime with two elderly friends. The place was nowhere near full, which was a bit of a surprise, and we were able to sit in the courtyard at the back, which is lovely. I had hummus with salad, my friends had soup with a choice of bread. All were very generous portions and very good; the menu is vegan/vegetarian/organic. It isn't clear that you need to order at the counter, and servers did not bother to clear tables until asked to do so. Otherwise excellent. They are a trust, and have a lot of information about renewable energy, etc, which they have put into practise on the building (the courtyard is shaded by a PV array).

I've been here a couple of times, last went on a saturday lunchtime. There weren't many other people, and we ordered and paid for our food and sat outside. We waited... and waited, and noticed that other people who had come after us seemed to be getting their food. After 40 minutes i went to enquire as to when our food would arrive. It seemed that they had somehow just forgotten to fulfill the order! It eventually came about 15 minutes later and they did apologise for the delay. I wouldn't have minded but i couldn't see how it could get forgotten between the till and the kitchen, which is immediatley behind! That said, the food is very very good, very yummy and very healthy. They just need to speed up a bit, especially as we'd ordered the pre made salads!! I've heard comments from other people that service is often slow. I've given them a rather generous 4 out of 5, somehow 3 didn't seem enough, but they do need to improve the service. Its put me off going here again unless I have a few hours to kill!

They do a good job here. Cosy place, good service and value for money. What else to say?

The Greenhouse is a fantastic place - it's an environmental trust in the heart of Norwich; powered by solar energy; second hand bookstore; ethical shop, and above all a great little cafe for a welcome break from the high street. The food is delicious - it's seasonal, ethically sourced, and often, in the summer, is home grown in the courtyard too! That certainly reduces food miles! The menu is pretty much the same each week, but with seasonal variants - for example the soup of the day is always made from seasonal veg and is a great bet - always a winner. The salad bowl is another great dish and again the seasonality makes it differ from your standard salad set up - so you're always in for a surprise! Jacket potatoes are a winner too, but, like the soup, can often sell out on a Saturday as they're popular. The specials are definitely worth a shot too especially if you're looking for something bigger and a fuller meal.They've recently started doing evening or special events, and I've been down to the wine tasting evening, as well as Christmas and Valentine's meals. The wines are ethically sourced too, and it makes a real difference coming to somewhere like this and not have to worry about where and how something was produced.I've marked the service down as a four - but that's probably a little unfair as they are all super friendly in there, however it can at times be a little slow. But this isn't the kind of place where speed is of the essence - it's a break from the hectic world outside, and is more in line with the 'slow food' ethos - there's no microwaves here. Plus all the cafe workers are volunteers which I think is very admirable.All in all this is a great place to escape and taste some really delicious down to earth organic food.

great place for lunch with family or friends, good prices, tastey salads and mains. Really friendly environment, good garden area outside the back to use too.

the perfect place to meet friends for some post-shopping guilt free healthy snacks.