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Hollyhock Vegetarian Fairtrade Cafe

146 Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 6UX, UK★ 4.6 (983 reviews)020 8948 6555websitemap

Vegetarian fairtrade cafe hidden in Richmond's Terrace Gardens with Thames views; coffee, cakes and quiches with vegan options, prized for its magical garden setting.

Why it's listed: Named/confirmed vegetarian fairtrade cafe; vegan options cited

Profile last updated 15 July 2026.

Hollyhock Vegetarian Fairtrade Cafe — photo
Photo: Rafal Matelak · Google
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Vegetarian fairtrade cafe — coffee, cakes, pastries and quiches with vegan options
“The fairtrade coffee is top-quality and the artisanal pastries are absolutely delicious” — reviews
Kitchen-wide dietary regime
vegetarian
“Vegetarian place that serves all ... lovely vegan hot chocolate” — reviews
Setting & venue context
Set in Terrace Gardens, Richmond, hidden away with views of trees and the Thames; indoor and outdoor seating with a fire and blankets
“nestled in Richmond's Terrace Gardens, offering excellent views of the Thames” — reviews
Service modes offered
dine in
“Indoor and outdoor seating. A lot of different food and drink options” — reviews
Price band
midrange
“PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE” — priceLevel
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
Magical, ethical hidden garden cafe with river and tree views; warm and family-friendly, with a fire and blankets
“A magical, ethical spot with a stunning setting ... The vibe is warm and family-friendly” — reviews
Occasions customers use it for
scenic coffee stop · walks in Terrace Gardens · family outing
“Perfect place to unwind and have a good time” — reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
fairtrade coffee · artisanal pastries and cakes · vegan hot chocolate · oat latte
“The fairtrade coffee is top-quality and the artisanal pastries are absolutely delicious” — reviews
Recurring caveats in reviews
occasional bake-quality misses (aftertaste reported) · own-cup discount not always applied
“it had a horrible aftertaste ... The guy at the till forgets about giving the own cup discount” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.