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Earthlings — Restaurants in Bolton

Earthlings

RestaurantsBolton

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(373 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 751 453 21 53
221 Darwen Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9BS, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Earthlings

Earthlings is a health food restaurant at 221 Darwen Rd in Bolton, serving an entirely vegan menu cooked without processed sugar. The whipped cashew ricotta comes on toasted sourdough with maple roasted pecans, seeds, fig, grape and mint. A maple tempeh sandwich can be upgraded to foccacia, which is also sold to take home. Drinks include smoothies and a wide selection of teas and coffees, among them a charcoal and rose latte. A specials board carries daily dishes. The space is on the smaller side, and bookings are taken. Dogs are welcome, and bowls of fresh water are put out for them.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.8/5
373 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention dog friendly, daily specials board, teas and coffees and smoothies.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often praise the all-vegan food, calling it tasty and seasoned well, with several saying it is a passion project. The whipped cashew ricotta on toasted sourdough with maple roasted pecans, fig and grape draws particular praise. Close behind are the bang bang cauliflower from the specials board, the sausage ciabatta, a maple tempeh sandwich on foccacia, and a bagel with peanut butter, banana and granola. The charcoal and rose latte, the teas and coffees, the smoothies and the cheesecake also get mentions. Diners describe the staff as friendly and the atmosphere as relaxed, warm and cosy, and several note it is dog friendly, with bowls of fresh water provided. The one recurring caveat is cost: two reviewers call it a little pricey, though both think it is justified, one because no refined sugar is used. Reviewers describe a busy room, yet one party with a wheelchair user and a toddler was accommodated well, and another couple without a booking was squeezed in.

Featured reviews

  • Paul Owens
    “This is an absolutely wonderful place. We were greeted with a very warm welcome and the staff were very helpful. Our food looked fantastic and tasted amazing. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended”
  • Claire Stock
    “We popped into Earthlings for lunch yesterday and it was just as good as I remembered (if not better). I’d been once before about a year ago and had been keen to bring my husband back—and I’m so glad we did. They were fairly busy with bookings but still kindly managed to squeeze us in, which set the tone straight away. The whole place has such a lovely, relaxed feel. The food was incredible. I had the whipped cashew ricotta on toasted sourdough with maple roasted pecans, seeds, fig, grape and mint which was absolutely delicious. My husband went for the sausage ciabatta with a homemade sausage patty, which he really enjoyed. We also shared the bang bang cauliflower from the specials board, which was a standout. The staff were genuinely lovely and welcoming, and made us feel completely at ease. We’ll definitely be back very soon.”
  • Colin McDermott
    “I have eaten at many places and above all the fancy restaurants. This is truly my favourite place to eat. Not because it's vegan (Being a vegetarian for 25+ years). But simply that the food is fantastic and you can tell that it's a passion project. It shows through with each dish they serve. Too many places try to have what Earthlings has in abundance, a heart and soul. 03/09/25 Quick stop for brunch and as amazing as ever! Food to die for and dog friendly! 20/02/26 Quick birthday breakfast with my brown ladies. Still my favorite place to eat and the only place I never feel there is a better alternative. Truly a jewel and long may it shine. 11/04/26 Our 14th Anniversary, and we went here for our meal. Why no fancy restaurant? Because we have been to many over the years and past all the fittings, rarely have i been impressed were it counts, the food. Earthlings impresses me each and every occasion.”
  • Daniel Booth
    “This was my second visit and the atmosphere is consistently warm and lovely. The food is so tasty I ordered the same dish again — no regrets! It’s honestly refreshing to have vegan food that tastes this good. Absolutely worth the journey. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend.”
  • Kerry Bennett
    “Lovely breakfast, I had a bagel with peanut butter & banana which also had granola, seeds & maple syrup - it was delicious. As was the charcoal & rose latte. The place itself is very cosy and beautifully decorated. It's dog friendly. Service was great and the menu was excellent also with a good specials board. There is an excellent selection of teas and coffees. Will definitely go again.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“Health Food Restaurant”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Dine-in
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  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Planning· 1
  • Brunch reservations recommended
Offerings· 5
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Trendy
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside

Location

Restaurants near Earthlings

Earthlings
£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
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