Driftwood - Stranraer

I called today for the first time to try the new vegan brunch menu that was launched this morning. I had a warm welcome from the staff. I choose the Puy lenses and beans chili with garlic bread. It was yum!!! And just the right level of spiciness on an icy cold day. The restaurant was full when I left at 115 am, so I recommend the booking.

I was happy to see a dedicated vegan/vegetarian section on the menu. There weren't many options, but I chose the 'fish', chips, and peas. The portion size was just right for a light lunch with a pot of tea. Unfortunately, there were no dessert options for vegans. The staff was friendly, the interior was spacious, and the restaurant had a lovely setting in the park. There was free parking nearby, which was convenient.

There were supposed to be three options on the menu, but in reality there was only one and a half. The vegan fish and chips were disappointing, and the vegan burger did not come with a bread roll because it was not vegan, so they served it with a scone instead. Unfortunately, the scone on both meals was heavy and dry. The sausage with onion gravy was burnt, and the burger, which was essentially just a large falafel, was also burnt. Additionally, the chips had a strong taste of chip oil.

There were three options on the menu, but in reality only one and a half were available. Unfortunately, the vegan fish and chips were not available. The vegan burger did not come with a bread roll as it was not vegan, so it was served with scones instead. However, the scones on both meals were heavy and dry. The sausage with onion engraving was burned and the burger, which was essentially a big falafel, was also burned. Additionally, the chips were greasy from the chip oil.

There are some vegan choices on the menu, but there is no dedicated vegan menu. I decided to try the vegan curry, which was simple and tasted fine, but it was served with only a few pieces of broccoli on a bed of white rice. My friend ordered the lentil chili bean bowl, which looked more visually appealing and had a better balance of vegetables to rice. In addition to these options, the restaurant also offers a vegan soup, vegan cheese, and a vegan burger.