Bailgate Deli
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About Bailgate Deli
Bailgate Deli is a fully vegan restaurant and cafe on Gordon Road in Lincoln, sitting near the top of Steep Hill and a short walk from the Castle and Cathedral. The menu runs from a deli breakfast and homemade cakes through to curries such as dhal and a shawarma bowl, with coffee and smoothies alongside. Service is walk-in only, and the small room can mean a wait at busy times. Dogs are welcome inside, and dairy-free and plant-based options cover the full menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
23 dishes · mains £4–8- Soup£5.75
- Rosemary Fries£4.00
- Focaccia£7.00
- Falafel Salad Or Flatbread£7.50
- Curry£7.00
- Burger£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan menu, shawarma, deli breakfast and dahl.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan menu, shawarma, deli breakfast and dahl.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the deli breakfast and the shawarma bowl as standout dishes, with several calling the breakfast the best they have had and praising the shawarma's blend of traditional and bold flavors. Close behind, the dahl, curries, and homemade cakes draw regular mention, alongside a vegan cheese that one reviewer describes as the nicest they have ever tried. The bread earns its own praise, repeatedly called exceptional. Reviewers describe a small, casual space with a chill, welcoming atmosphere and a fully vegan menu that satisfies non-vegan diners. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, kind, and well informed on allergies, with one server going out of his way to perfect a customer's coffee. The dog-friendly policy is highlighted by visitors who brought their pets inside. One reviewer recommends a takeaway to enjoy in the nearby castle grounds.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently single out the deli breakfast and the shawarma bowl as standout dishes, with several calling the breakfast the best they have had and praising the shawarma's blend of traditional and bold flavors. Close behind, the dahl, curries, and homemade cakes draw regular mention, alongside a vegan cheese that one reviewer describes as the nicest they have ever tried. The bread earns its own praise, repeatedly called exceptional. Reviewers describe a small, casual space with a chill, welcoming atmosphere and a fully vegan menu that satisfies non-vegan diners. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, kind, and well informed on allergies, with one server going out of his way to perfect a customer's coffee. The dog-friendly policy is highlighted by visitors who brought their pets inside. One reviewer recommends a takeaway to enjoy in the nearby castle grounds.
Featured reviews
- Glenn Gibbs
“Always service with a smile. Well informed on allergies and great tasting food. The breakfast and smoothies are fantastic.”
- Joe Collett
“Fantastic place with full vegan menu and dog friendly! Try the deli breakfast - best breakfast I've ever had!”
- Steve Gray
“The place offers great veg meals. We had the Sharmwa bowl. Fresh veg wgth taste.”
- Adam Duke
“The best vegan spot in Lincoln! Fresh, healthy and so tasty. I would highly recommend. It’s a popular spot but we’ve never had to wait. The bread is 12/10 and all the dishes we’ve had so far have been amazing. Staff are great and the atmosphere is super chill and welcoming”
- Francis Boon
“Fantastic food: novel twists make quality ingredients even better! Super friendly: clearly made with ❤️ Dog made super welcome too. We're happy and full 😁”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
Restaurants near Bailgate Deli
- Reform Restaurant4.31000.1 miOutdoor seatingWheelchair accessibleReservations
sticky toffee pudding, afternoon tea, turkey dinner
- Olivares Tapas Bar4.57660.1 mi£20–50Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
tapas menu, spanish dishes, castle hill view
- No. Thirty 84.61160.1 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
sticky toffee pudding, belly pork, table d'hote menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailgate DeliOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8330 | — | £10–20 | vegan menu, shawarma, deli breakfast |
| Reform RestaurantOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.3100 | 0.1 mi | — | sticky toffee pudding, afternoon tea, turkey dinner |
| Olivares Tapas BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5766 | 0.1 mi | £20–50 | tapas menu, spanish dishes, castle hill view |
| No. Thirty 8Outdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6116 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | sticky toffee pudding, belly pork, table d'hote menu |
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