Alpaca homestyle cafe

The cafe has clear vegetarian options: a veggie burrito, salads, bruschetta, a hummus plate, and pasta. Staff are happy to customise dishes. The menu does not specifically label items as vegetarian, but the dish descriptions provide enough detail to identify them without ambiguity.

There are no labelled vegan options, but several dishes can be veganised on request: veggie burrito (minus cheese and sour cream), penne arrabiata, oatmeal (remove honey), vegan toast, and vegan pancakes. Staff are described as accommodating and understand what vegan means. Oat milk is available for coffee. Honey is used in some dishes, often on the side. Portions are small and prices are higher than nearby cafes.

Staff are willing to check with the kitchen and accommodate gluten-free requests. One coeliac diner successfully ordered chicken, veggies and potatoes with a gluten-free card. However, the cafe does not have a dedicated gluten-free menu, is not a dedicated facility, and several aggregator listings flag it as having 'No GF Menu' with noted cross-contamination risk. Calling ahead to confirm specific needs with the staff on shift is recommended.