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Refurbished and re-opened Dec 2015. Cafe serving lunch, dinner and desserts. Many dishes are gluten-free. Reported to serve dairy and eggs as of December 2024. Sometimes has live music. Was originally at 335 Trafalgar Square E. Open Wed-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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8 Church St, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 17 Dec 2024 by BeGenuine
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102 Reviews
First Review by Gertrude225
Hodzic_fam
Points +1764
Great all around - Edit
It was a great experience all around. Food was tasty and beautifully presented, clean, and staff was very friendly. The beast burger was amazing 🔥
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nicole_m
Points +3531
No longer all vegan - Edit
Update December 14, 2024 - they’re adding eggs and dairy to the menu. Boo
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thankfully the food is delicious. I’m glad they fit me in as a lone diner on a busy Friday night too.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-20
Pros: All vegan, Delicious food
Cons: Not open Sundays
nicole_m
Oh that’s so disappointing
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lesbeanflannel
Points +813
Great Atmosphere - Edit
Atmosphere and service are wonderful! Love the plants and that it’s all vegan. We both ordered Cesar salads for lunch - partner really enjoyed hers, mine was good but not something I’d rave about or crave. Best Cesar I’ve had was Vegan Street in Calgary, so I’ve yet to find one that matches that flavour!! Still would recommend a visit, found the portion sizes to be huge and fair for the expense.
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vegetarian now, gone backwards.
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janetnz
Points +616
Best salad I’ve ever had - Edit
I ordered the Cesar salad with a side/extra hash brown and holy [censored] that was a good Cesar salad; the best I have ever had. The hash brown was unnecessary for bulking up the meal but was a good addition for the flavour mix. I had been worried it might be mostly lettuce but they were very very generous with the olives, vegan feta, facon, cherry tomatoes etc. It also had fake chicken which was ok, but I actually think if they swapped that for a hash brown it would be really good.
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NikolasFredriksen
Points +65
Delicious food, delicious vibes - Edit
Went there for a little snack and some afternoon beers and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the whole vibe there is fun and chill.
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Thanks!!!
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channellehazel
Points +353
Lovely restaurant - Edit
Really nice staff, good food, and nice ambience! I enjoyed all the pot plants everywhere, and we both liked our meals.
Read morePros: Helpful staff, Nice food, Cool setting
Cons: Bit pricey
East st
Thanks for the feedback on everything we strive for. With pricing compared to most places we are pretty reasonably priced. We haven't upped much pricing even though everything across the board has gone up for us. We pay the price but we want to keep it that way so people can continue to afford to eat out and have quality food
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albertina
Points +77
Thanks the Lord for places like this 🤩 - Edit
It’s not only a vegan eatery but also such a high-vibe spot. I felt lots of happy vibes when I entered the place. Was it the paintings on the wall together with the original hairstyles of the waiters? I don’t now exactly but I got definitely good vibes from this place ❤️
Read moreObviously loved the food also 😉 #Veganuary
Pros: Atmosphere , Menu , Service
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rpoulova
Points +1644
My dream place! - Edit
Seriously, if I ever opened my own vegan place, this would be it! The items on the menu are exactly my favourite (don't get discouraged by the delivery menu on their website, that's not the full menu!) - burgers, quesadillas, reuben sandwich, pasta, risotto... O-M-G. There's also daily specials! Separate menu for lunch/snack/dinner. Service is quick and the food amazing, the interior of the restaurant is very cosy and beautifully decorated, and they host interesting events. I wanna eat there every day for the rest of my life, please.
Read moreEdit: My second visit after 3 months was far less enthusiastic, the menu has changed substantially and my favourite items such as risotto were no longer there. I couldn't decide as nothing sounded very appealing. Finally I decided for a Caesar salad, and it was well seasoned and full of flavour, but still nothing I would really crave. Prices seem to have gone up, too, and service was a bit slow.
Updated from previous review on 2023-12-16
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Drum4it
Points +45
A welcomed night out... - Edit
Very well staffed, nice people, good atmosphere and decor and most importantly a varied and exciting menu...
Read moreI had the stack, wasn't sure what to expect but it was pretty cool and different to anything I've had before. Cheesecake was great as was the oat milk latte...
I am now back at my hotel feeling very full :-)
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Chiddles
Points +69
Soooo good - Edit
It's the only fully vegan place in Nelson and its amazing! It's so hard to find vegan hot chocolate and theirs is amazing. The food is great, they sell giant vegan marshmallows and it's full of plants.
Read morePros: Great food, Good atmosphere
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Orion
Points +1447
Best restaurant in town! - Edit
All vegan, all delicious.
Read morePretty much can’t go wrong here with the food and staff are always welcoming.
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travelvegan24
Points +26
Finally a completely vegan restaurant! - Edit
Lovely service, phenomenal food and cozy atmosphere with lots of plants. Definitely coming back to try the other dishes! We had the Teriyaki bowl and a burger - both so good!!!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Cozy, Super friendly
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VeganSoapDude
Points +8832
So good - Edit
Unique menu items, very delicious. I've never had broccoli on a reuben, but it was surprisingly amazing. Delicious food and a really cool place. Definitely don't miss it if you're passing through
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Clem22
Points +42
Delicious ! - Edit
We ate very well ! We also had desserts which were delicious! The staff is very friendly. A very good experience, we will return without hesitation! And the coffees are great too!
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Tonyh161
Points +60
Dinner - Edit
We had a great meal here last night! Loved the burgers and the cocktails were delicious 😋
Read morePros: Food was great. , Staff super friendly , Loved the pink lady cocktails
Cons: Nothing , Still nothing , Nope nothing
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Angéline8888
Points +983
Best vegan restaurant in NZ - Edit
Simple: WE LOVED IT
Read moreWe went there 2 times and it was so delicious!! I loved the vibe, the food tasted really good and was original and different that what we had so far
I loved their cinnamon roll 😋
I definitely recommend it!
Pros: The wide menu, The vibe, The taste
Cons: A bit pricy
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RoopaKrithivasan
Points +92
Best Caesar salad - Edit
Loved everything we got. Garbanzo fingers were amazing and this should be a thing everywhere. My favorite was the Cesar salad. Can't remember exactly what else we got but everybody went home happy. It's also a very cute, plant-filled space which I'm sure is even nicer in summer and with live music.
Read morePros: All the food was great, Lovely quirky vibe , Kid-friendly options
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Kyle.O
Points +28
Fully vegan menu, great atmosphere. - Edit
Visited East St twice, even though we were only planning on passing through Nelson! Unforeseen circumstances of our travel saw us back in Nelson and we headed straight back to East St to sample more.
Read morePros: Completely vegan menu, Great atmosphere , The menus come in old record sleves!
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MatureVegan
Points +115
So glad we came here - Edit
From excellent friendly service to a truly inspired menu this restaurant is definitely a haven for vegans. So good we went back twice in the short time we had in Nelson. Everything we tried was wonderful!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-14
Pros: Food is ALL vegan so choose with abandon, We each had 3 courses all were delicious , Creme Brule excellent!
Cons: Pricey but worth it
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ryder.timothy
Points +53
So good we ate here 3 x - Edit
Great food. Great staff. Ate here 3x in 3 days while we were on holiday.
Read morePros: Totally vegan , Great flavors , Great vibe
Cons: Not the cheapest but worth it , Parking can be difficult
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PaulHolroyd
Points +482
Best vegan burger! - Edit
I had the Mama burger with chunky chips, absolutely gorgeous. Best burger I've had for a while.
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EvelynS
Points +511
Seriously awesome restaurant - Edit
This place is just the best. I am avoiding added artificial preservatives as they seem to trigger migraines for me. So finding vegan without artificial stuff and not smothered in oils, can be a little tricky to say the least. These guys rock. Try them!
Read morePros: Vegan tasty food, They cook without artificial preservatives, Super nice staff
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SagaVigreBohinen
Points +1079
10/10 - Edit
This place, the staff, the food and the incredibly EXTENSIVE non alcohol drinks menu felt so refreshing. One of the best vegan restaurants I’ve been to in NZ!
Read moreThe staff are super friendly and the cafe is really cosy and welcoming. Tuesday hours are incorrect though, they don’t open until dinner.
Pros: Great vibe, Creative menu
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Lauchson
Points +22
Yummy - Edit
Very delicious food at a cute place with lovely staff! I'm happy!
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TejD
Points +534
Best Vegan place in Town - Edit
Fully vegan menu. Ate here both nights I stayed in Nelson. Cool and quirky vibe. Had the house special which was a lasagne on the first night and quesadilla on the second. Happily recommend both. Also I had the hot chocolate with macadamia milk (out of curiosity) but may be stick with something like oat milk. The sell vego bars!!!! and other little vegan treats at the front too. Decent and varied menu; you are bound to find something you fancy.
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larahart
Points +236
Proper Vegan Food - Edit
Lovely interior, great garden seating & the best menu covers in town. Poke bowl was tasty, filling and very fresh, one of the best I've had. The noodle salad was ok but missing a bit of flavour. Try some of the homemade cool drinks, they are an interesting mix of flavours. A little shop at front for your vegan treats
Read morePros: Variety on menu, Querky interior, Good quality & fresh ingredients
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wasabipea
Points +966
Can’t go wrong - Edit
Meat free menu brings great joy! One of my fave spots in nelson for a meal. Everything I’ve ever tried was delish
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