The Retreat Kitchen has been on my “must visit” list since it opened its doors in February 2017. Just after its first birthday, I finally made it.
It was worth the wait.
With an entirely plant-based menu, this friendly cafe in southwest London’s Richmond is the perfect little place to grab brunch, lunch, or vegan coffee and cake. The daily selection of homemade cakes and sweet treats all look divine.
As I waited for my friend to join me, I ordered an oat milk latte (recommended by the barista over my usual almond milk) and a mini cinnamon swirl. Given we were meeting for brunch, the pastry was entirely unnecessary but it was too adorable to resist.
Once my friend arrived, we grabbed some juices to start – Orchard Apple & Ginger for my friend and Strawberry, Apple, Lemon & Mint for me. Admittedly, I didn’t read the menu properly and assumed these would be freshly squeezed juices. So when the bottles of PRESS arrived, they seemed a little overpriced at £4 each. Thank goodness they were delicious!
When it came to ordering meals, the choice was ridiculously difficult! Chickpea omelettes, breakfast muffins, smashed avocado toast (obviously), sausage sandwiches, berry pancakes… it all sounded a-maz-ing.
After much deliberation, I ended up going for the Tofu Breakfast Wrap with a side of avocado. The wrap was filled with scrambled tofu, sautéed potato slices, baby spinach and chipotle chilli flakes. It was seriously good with just the right amount of bite.
I expected the avocado side to just be some sliced avocado but it was more like homemade guacamole. So, so good and perfect with the spicy wrap.
My friend decided on the Brunch Plate, which looked equally tasty with scrambled tofu, smokey beans, a hash brown, vegan sausage, grilled tomato, and sourdough bread.
At £9 per meal, it wasn’t exactly cheap but it was so worth it for decent servings of delicious and largely homemade food. Plus, it is Richmond we’re talking so it was never going to be a complete bargain.
After my wrap, juice, coffee and cheeky cinnamon swirl, I practically rolled out of there. If only I’d saved room for cake…
Have you been to The Retreat Kitchen? What did you think?
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I just had a look at the menu on their website and am drooling! I can only dream of having a choice like that anywhere near me! I think that was worth 9 pounds, and I hope they continue to do good business. Thanks for the peek at your brunch! 🙂
I wish I could have eaten everything there! I think it’s worth the prices for the quality of the food. Plus, i love supporting a local, independent business. 🙂
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This truly looks 😋 yummy, at least it was worth what you paid for and you enjoy the taste of it
It was all delicious so definitely worth the price! 🙂
Food looks so delicious! I am living near London so I am writing this place down, and I will definitely go there! Thank you for recommendation 🙂
Yay! Hope you enjoy it! London is amazing for food. 🙂
I have heard that the London food scene is insane and worth the visit. I always wanted to take a food tour in different countries and this is one I would definitely stop at! London in on my bucket list and I love your food recommendations for healthy places. Thank you!!
The London food scene is amazing and there’s so many awesome vegan/veggie places now. Hope you make it to London soon! 🙂
Had no idea about this place! Pinned it for a visit!
Yay! It’s definitely worth a visit. 🙂
This all looks so delicious! I’ve never had oat milk – it’s amazing how many non-dairy options we have now!
I know! Gone are the days when soya was the only option! Oat milk is great – I’m a convert. 🙂
I’ll be visiting London with my best friend and both of us are vegan-ish/vegetarians and I have been researching places in London that we can eat at while we’re there. I’ll definitely have to put this on my list to look deeper into.
Great post! x
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Yay! There’s so many amazing places in London for veggies and vegans. This one is lovely for brunch or afternoon tea. 🙂
This looks so yummy and guilt free! I live in London so will have to check it out x
Yes, definitely do! It’s so good and I need to go back ASAP to try more from their menu! 😀
Have you tried, Temple of Seitan? Vegan fast food x
No but I’ve heard a lot about it so it’s also on my list! 🙂
I went there on Sunday, the queue was huge but don’t let that put you off! The mac’n cheese is LUSH!!! 🙂 xx
SOLD! Love a good vegan mac ‘n’ cheese! 🙂
Haha.. do it!!! 🙂
Sounds really nice ..
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It was! 🙂
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This place sounds lovely! Must visit there on my next trip to London 🙂
I highly recommend it! Richmond is a lovely little part of London too. 🙂
A beautiful blog you got here! Loved your post 🙂 You might want to check out mine too!
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Thank you so much! Will check yours out. 🙂
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wow, this food looks delicious and very well prepared too might add!
It was indeed! Everything looked amazing so I need to go back and try everything else! xD
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