Delicious Thai food and super authentic! In saying that WARNING ONE CHILLI is pretty hot! Don't…read moreeven dare to do two chillies haha! They decorated it super cute and like I said the food is awesome! The staff are super friendly and know what they are cooking . I had the green papaya salad with prawns and sticky rice and started with the fish cakes! So good!!! Just wish they had mango sticky rice for dessert bc I know they would make it awesome!

Best curry we've ever had!! It's a tiny little hole in the wall place perfectly located in York. We…read moreordered the Chicken Satay and Panang Curry. You get quite a bit of food especially for the price! The curry was EXCELLENT and our two year old daughter loved the Chicken Satay. We've never had better Thai food. GO VISIT THIS place if you're in York. 100 million percent recommend.

Now then, now then. You might not realise how much you're missing soup in your life, but since it's…read moregetting chilly nowadays, I thought I'd share a soon-not-to-be-so-secret-secret. Let me paint a picture: It's blustery outside, you're all wrapped up in a scarf and hat combo (looking fabulous, might I add) and the leaves are rushing through the air with gusto. Despite your wintry precautions, your hands are frozen, and your nose is as red as postbox. It's time to warm up. Take a wander up New Briggate, or Vicar Lane, and make tracks towards The Grand Arcade. Inside, as well as a host of handmade goodies in all varieties, you'll find Thistlemist Farm - what remedy is this? This remedy for cold, warding against winter flus, and general stomach filler, is the beauty that is locally crafted, lovingly made, delicious homemade soup. Ahhhh soup. Ne'er were there a better tonic for the Autumn days. My absolute favourite used to be the Coconut and Tomato, but alas, that's no longer available, and has been committed to memory only. However, in place, you'll find a beautiful range of creations. Patatas bravas - a spicy, warming, delicious soup perfect with a bit of olive encrusted ciabatta. How about a medly of country vegetables to give you a tasty vitamin boost? These packets come size huge, and you can pick up two for a fiver. They feed two easily, so that's four day's portions at £1.25 a pop. Right?! And they last, so fear not. Cooking sauces available too, if you're dead bored of things like Mr Bens. Which, let's be honest, we all are, aren't we? Get down, and treat yourself to something delicious, affordable, and generally lovely.

I happened upon Thistlemist Farm not too long ago, on a lunchbreak wander to Handpicked Hall to get…read morea glimpse of Paul 'The Silver Fox' Hollywood who I'd heard was making an appearance. Sadly, he was a no show...but enough of him, we're talking about Thistlemist Farm aren't we? Being a bit pushed for time on my break, I thought I'd try and pick up some lunch while I was there. I spotted the quiche on Thistlemist Farm's counter, and ummed and ahhed slightly about whether to go for it. I've never really been a big fan of quiche, I've always been a bit take it or leave it - usually trying a slice at buffets and the like. I went for the quiche in the end, figuring I wouldn't have time to grab anything else. and opted for the all day breakfast quiche. All I can say is WOW. I'm now a quiche convert! It was just heavenly, mouthful after mouthful. Perfectly cooked, and full of flavour, not like the bland buffet quiches of my past! I've since been back and am now trying my way through the soups. The carrot parsnip and apple soup is just amazing, and the thai green soup follows a very very close second to it. Next on my list is the patatas bravas soup. One pouch is good for two hearty servings, and they'll keep in the fridge for a while, or can be frozen too! At £2.95 each (or 2 for £5) it's a good lunch bargain. The only let-down to the one in the Handpicked Hall is that it's not open on Mondays and Tuesdays, however that's not in Thistlemist Farm's control as the whole hall is closed, so I haven't accounted for that in my rating. I just make sure I stock up at the end of the week :)

As a vegan I struggle to find places to eat. Marmalade on the square do lovely vegan lunches as…read morewell as delicious gluten/ dairy free cakes! Now I visit all the time to satisfy those lunchtime cravings or just for a quick coffee!

I'm not usually one for travelling to another town for a hearty breakfast, but when more than one…read moreof my friends promises I won't be disappointed by Do-Dahs, then I decided to give it a try. Hadn't been to Rawtenstall before and was surprised by how quaint the high street was, cobblestones and loads of independent stores, it was bustling with folks. So to the dining experience - the staff were really friendly and gave us enough time to flick through their menu. I was in a Man vs. Food frame of mind so went for their Full English (eggs, bacon, sausages, black pudding, tomato, mushrooms, toast and butter served with tea/coffee/OJ). Be warned: the plate of food is humongous. There's plenty of choice for the non-cavepeople out there, so even if you just fancy a slice or two of toast, it's a lovely place to sit and watch the world go by. They serve breakfast until 11:30 but aren't open on Sundays.

Greenhalgh's is a small brand of Craft Bakeries in the North of England, with 61 stores which…read moreincludes three branches in Wigan, and quite a number of locations throughout Bolton city centre, surrounding areas and Horwich. This branch is located in Oldham, on Curzon Street fairly close to Tommyfield Market and Specsavers. I called in here today with my friend while in Oldham, who was picking up a pasty and I was really disappointed with the entire aspects of the store including service and pricing, even my friend complained about the quality of her Lancashire Pasty as low quality and just dry. One thing which concerned me about the store was the pricing, for the pasty my friend ordered it was £1.75 and everything did seem quite pricey, especially with two Gregg's stores nearby doing similar pasties as it is also a bakery but one which is a bigger brand and known on a more national sale, who sell for around £1. I was also upset that the staff member seemed unwilling to engage into conversation, she didn't seem to care, she didn't say Hello, goodbye or Merry Christmas and she ignored my requests to want to know what the Lancashire Pasty was, treating me like I was stupid basically. Inside, the store wasn't really nice and most of the food rage was depleted, it felt bare and lacked a feel to it that it is a great place, and this was confirmed by the pricing and quality of both service and the food presented, being Christmas Eve is no excuse for this hence I think this branch warrants a single one star rating.

This place is in the town square and is a great place to go for really fresh locally made produce…read more I like to take a picnic hamper and fill it up with treats from this place before we go on a walk. They do lovely sliced meats, breads and salads. I would try the beetroot salad, really nice with the chicken pie and caramel slices for after. They also do loads of different jars, chutneys etc to take back for little gifts and some really posh chocs. There are plenty of different types of juice to take on your walk as well. The service is quick and helpful and this is a great place to go if you want to sample the local delights

An excellent deli that also has a wide range of locally made pies, sausage rolls and pre-made…read moresides. I had a cranberry & pork, a pork, onion and rhubarb (I think) made by them and a Yorkshire steak and ale pie. We'll be going back in the morning to stock up for lunch on our hike.

Two for Two when vegetarian dining in York, Goji was outstanding, and Source, although not strictly…read morevegetarian, had a separate section for vegetarian options. 4 for 4 on agreement the food is outstanding. I had the Ratatouille, well seasoned with hearty bread on the side. The mushroom burger, Risotto, and Shakshuka were all good choices. For appetizers we had the Cauliflower Florets (very much enjoyed) and the Lime Grilled Avocados (probably would not order again...not that they were bad).

BEST VEGAN NACHOS!! They were so good, my friend and I returned the next day to eat them before we…read moreleft. Mains-wise, I had the ribs which were made out of seitan. They were quite soft, not as chewy like I had thought they would be for ribs. They also only had a little bit of barbecue sauce on them, instead of smothered like ribs would be. The cornbread and slaw were delicious. The chicken poppers were really delicious! If you're in the area, it's a great place for vegan food!

Goodbody's is still a fantastic place to eat - I still go there for the vegan burgers (they do all…read moresorts of burgers, there's plenty to choose from). And they're brilliant! You get some salad and some crisps on the plate with your burger, and it's extremely filling. Whether want a quick bite to eat, a take-away sandwich, just some tea or a full meal, it's great for everything. Take-away tends to be just salads and sandwiches etc. but you can get burgers, jacket potatoes, paninis etc. if you sit in the cafe. The waiters are all friendly and professional, but it also has a cosy cafe feel to the place. It can get quite busy around lunch time so, unless you're grabbing take-away, expect to spend some time there. You never feel like you're being rushed to finish your food though, it's all very relaxed.

This is a busy cafe in Albert Street, about 5 minutes away from the Railway station…read more Jackets, sandwiches and salads are the order of the day, with a better-than-average vegetarian selection. I had bacon and brie in a granary bap with salad, which I really enjoyed - in particular, the bap was really fresh with that yummy bakery smell.

£3.75 for a generous-sized wrap, can of drink and packet of crisps: this is basically my lunch…read morenirvana. The wrap was really nice - hoi sin duck. I was also tempted by the Mexican chicken (fajita style, with jalapenos) and the roast beef and horseradish. Next time... As if this wasn't enough they have a hot food bar AND a salad bar. WHY DOES THIS NOT EXIST IN MANCHESTER and don't mention Philpotts (I actually saw some people nearby here with Philpotts bags: why would you do that). Ok well I guess actually we have Katsouris. Fine. Seating options are either the nice interior or the absolutely beautiful Park Square which has fancy coffee cart like it's Brooklyn or something. Love is definitely the word.

This place recently open after taking over from Sanjwiches and it's amazing! It's so good I feel a…read morebit sorry for the other local places. They offer a fairly standard spread of sandwiches, wraps, grilled paninis, soups and have a hot buffet and a salad buffet you can fill up into takeaway tubs. What's different is the quality and the range of ingredients which go into all the food and the specials. I've never had a bad one yet. Some of the mexican grilled chicken and hash brown specials I've had from here have been emotional. The soups are brilliant, they're all homemade and change every few days. Don't miss out if you see the minted spinach, pea and potato one.