Vegetarian restaurants

Glass Onion

4.8 157 reviews 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM 13 Allerton Rd, Liverpool L18 1LG, United Kingdom

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Tucked away at 13 Allerton Rd, Liverpool, "Glass Onion" is a delightful vegetarian café that has captured the hearts of both locals and visitors. Regular patrons rave about the inviting atmosphere and the attentive staff, who consistently provide a warm welcome. The menu is a symphony of flavors, with standout dishes like the poached egg special, which features perfectly cooked eggs paired with avocado and artisanal sourdough. Customers describe the café as a “hidden gem,” with one visitor noting the exceptional quality of the vegan breakfast and beetroot latte—a combination that dazzles the palate. The loaded nachos and Mediterranean plates have also received high praise, making it an ideal spot for casual dining with friends or family. In addition to the delicious food, the café's commitment to quality is reflected in every aspect, from the thoughtfully prepared meals to the charming décor. Whether savoring a homemade quiche or a refreshing salad, every bite feels like a celebration of vegetarian cuisine. The coffee, too, does not disappoint, ensuring all aspects of the dining experience at Glass Onion are simply stellar. A visit to this charming café promises both comfort and culinary satisfaction, making it a must-try for anyone in Liverpool.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Outdoor seating
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Live music

Popular for

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safespace

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Glass Onion before visiting.

Reviews for Glass Onion

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Review highlights

Based on 157 reviews

Glass Onion is widely praised as a standout vegetarian restaurant in Liverpool, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff. Customers frequently highlight the quality and variety of the menu, particularly the breakfast options and creative dishes like the poached eggs special and vegan offerings. The cafe's commitment to perfect preparation is noted, with attention to detail extending even to aspects like artisan bread toast. Patrons also appreciate the stylish, cozy setting, complemented by excellent coffee and a selection of hot beverages. Overall, Glass Onion is recognized for delivering a consistently satisfying dining experience that appeals to both locals and visitors seeking flavorful, well-crafted vegetarian cuisine.

Lee

Jun 01, 2025

I am lucky enough to pay at least 1 visit per week to this gem of a cafe. Delicious food and great staff. Poached egg special is amazing!

Tim Powderly

May 19, 2025

We have been a few times and came across the cafe as we where from Australia. We met up with friends and had coffee, hot chocolate and a meal. Great nachos and the Med plate and breakfast. Wow, amazing.

Peter Lunt

May 07, 2025

I'm a Glass Onion first timer and I loved it. Following the warm friendly greeting as I arrived, I went for the Vegan Breakfast and Beetroot latte - it was great! Everything prepared just right and cooked to perfection. Even the toast was spot on - so often when using artisan bread the toast is over done - not at the Glass Onion I'll be back to work my way through the menu

Dr Jamie Smith

May 03, 2025

The Glass Onion is a hidden gem. Super friendly staff are backed up by a stylish cafe that has a high quality superb menu. The food is excellent. I had the special poached eggs which included avocado, halloumi, eggs , artisan sourdough bread, salad and more. The flavours were excellent. Highly recommend a visit.

Bronwen Mahardy

Apr 29, 2025

Cute cafe with delicious vegan and vegetarian food. Coffee is great too.

Greg Gait

Mar 08, 2025

A lovely vegetarian/vegan suburban cafe. Lovely staff, nice layout, nice menu. Had the vegan breakfast which was lovely, and my only quibble would be for some scrambled tofu. Highly recommend a visit.

Jenny Meyah

Feb 23, 2025

A lovely vegetarian and vegan cafe. More seating than expected from looking on the outside. I had the quiche which was really tasty. Coffee was excellent. Only downside is that it is tricky to park around there.

Val Simpson

Feb 22, 2025

The Glass Onion has got a great reputation, and from the couple of times I've been there, I can see why. I chose the mushroom with pesto, vegan feta and guacamole, which came with sour dough toast, for breakfast , and it was delicious . And I was intrigued to see what others had ordered, and each dish that came out, looked equally amazing. One day I'll have to go back for tea and cake because they too look fab.