The Star Anise Arts Cafe

Lively cafe with great menu choices at reasonable prices. Evening events are especially good with some fabulous music and don't miss the unique Thali Nights for the best authentic Indian food.

We were on a training course at the CSA and this was just around the corner. You can tell it’s food made with love. Delicious, fresh, plant based and good looking food you can’t wait to feast on. I went there 3 days in a row, and fellow students made a beeline thereafter. The cakes and chocolate selection looked scrumptious but I’m on a sugar fast right now. Maybe next time! Friendly relaxed and good service. Nice tables inside and out. Not cheap but understandably. Wish I’d tried their soup and their Friday fish n chips. The Donburi bowl which had tempura vegetables, the batter was light and crispy. Only open for lunch sadly.

A lovely spot for a bite to eat, slightly off the beaten track of the main shopping street but worth seeking out. The cafe has a lovely friendly atmosphere, options to sit indoors and outdoor and the work of local artists being exhibited on the walls is a nice touch. Dog friendly with water bowls available for dog owners. I came for Sunday brunch, the menu is all veggie with vegan and gluten free options available on request. I opted for shakshuka which arrived after less than ten minutes and was delicious, beautifully paired with the olive sourdough. Would definitely return here if I'm in the area again :)

Love the holistic atmosphere and the food was made with love. I had a Vegetarian English breakfast and replaced mushrooms with avocado at no extra cost. There are tables on a raised platform, some outside and some inside on the ground level. Lots of information leaflets on events in the area and an active noticeboard helpful if you are new in town. Food was great. Lemongrass and ginger tea in a teapot was delicious.

We visited here for brunch, a really nice menu overall and the food we ordered was very good and flavourful. The coffee (I had a cappuccino) was spot on both on the making/look and taste and temperature. There was a mashup with our order, which got resolved eventually, other than that very good service. The atmosphere was good a tad on the noisy side, admittedly it was quite busy that day. Generally I would definitely go back if I'm again in their neighbourhood.

Just a lush cafe. The staff are super laid back, friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and the cake we had made by Rosie was amazing.thanks guys for letting us have our friends baby shower with you.

Lovably quirky place. It's small but so well laid out that it feels light and airy inside with nicely placed seating outside. One of the best decaff coffees I've had; just the right combination of bitter and smooth. Beautifully presented at near perfect drinking temperature. The vegan carrot cake was surprisingly spicy (in a good way). Effective social distancing arrangements too.

We came here on a Sunday for a late breakfast. Staff was very kind and welcoming, and almost all the food in the menu had vegan variation. We had good time, lovely place, super recommended!