Vegan
Juice bar
Take-out
Australian
Vegan cafe specialising in local fare. Menu includes scrambled tofu, smoothie bowls, nachos, buddha bowls, toasted sandwiches, burritos, and sweet treats. Drinks include smoothies, juice, kombucha, tea, coffee, chai, and hot chocolate. Gluten-free options available. Opened Sep 2017. Open Mon 8:00am-3:00pm, Wed-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm. Kitchen closes at 2:15pm. Public holiday hours 9am-2pm.
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Last update on 18 Jul 2024 by BreakfastKlutz
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51 Reviews
First Review by HeidiW
BreakfastKlutz
Points +12126
7 out of 10 on a good day - Edit
Continuously suffers from a small menu, and terrible pr. Hunter has always been difficult to communicate with, and have a history of ignoring online messaging, instagram comment enquiries etc. This is very surprising considering the remote location, a decent online presence would have seemed a necessity. The food varies, it can be very good, although serving sizes are stingy.
Read more#7 August 2024, It has been a while... Shawarma wrap was a lot better than it looks in the photos on hc, An increase in size, and fillings, as well as serve of chips on the side would not have gone astray. Curry from the special board was very well done, but small, it would have also benefitted from some cucumber, and tomato on the side. Oat chai was very good, better than most chai's. The 2 very small menus (am and pm) can be off-putting, and should have been combined into 1 menu years ago. There are another half dozen, or so dishes in the cabinet though, as well as overpriced yay pies etc, and there was also a soup, and a curry available as specials, so most people should be able to find a couple of dishes of interest.
#6 Dec 2019: Large nachos (not great), and a disaster of a Mac n cheese burger in a crappy black bun.
#5 Nov 2019: Peanut butter latte (bit weird, but smelled nice), tomato, cheese & pesto toastie (okay, could be bigger, more flavourful and less mouth-burny with the tomato), rainbow wrap (could be very good, but needs mayo/moisture). Cabinet stuff only ordered due to small menu.
#4 Nov 2019: Good soy flat white, very mild red velvet latte (would not order again), peanut curry (special), and spiced pumpkin soup (special). Peanut curry & Spiced pumpkin soup, both well done, but both very much undersized/overpriced. Specials ordered due to small main menu/lack of choice.
#3 Oct 2019: Large mocha and snickers latte (with a coffee shot) both good. Scrambled tofu well done, roasted vegetable Turkish from the cabinet not so good (texture/flavour, and oiliness).
#2 May 2019: Happy to enjoy nice big mugs of a decent dirty chai and a beetroot latte, the satay bowl was better than many, but the satay itself could use some work and the bowl ended a touch dry.
Nachos... generally avoid them when dining out due to most venues chucking a bit of red & yellow stuff onto a plate of corn chips, leaving the 2nd half of the meal to just be... corn chips, this one was okay.
#1 August 2018: Very good/strong coffee and an okay Mexican Burrito
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-28
Pros: Vegan, Big mugs
Cons: Those nasty coloured buns are trash, Communication, Small menus, Small servings.
Guest
PotatoesTho
Points +13511
Enjoyable - Edit
August 2024
Read moreWe enjoyed a very good meal on our first visit after almost 5 years.
Middle Eastern shawarma - very tasty but could have done with some chips on the side
Sweet potato/lentil curry special - very good. Came with rice, flat bread and a little bit of rocket on the side.
A decent chai & dirty chai (off menu) for drinks.
Also bought a chocolate /strawberry muffin to go (no photo) - also good.
December 2019
The mac n cheese burger was not good; impossible to eat as a burger without wearing some of it and lacking in flavour. The nachos were good although I would prefer less cheese. The 'new' menu really only features a couple of new items when you take breakfast out of the equation, and when lunch is so limited, perhaps they should make breakfast available all day.
November (2) 2019
Had the Rainbow wrap and the tomato and pesto toastie. Both were reasonable although the wrap was a bit dry and could have used mayo. The peanut butter latte was interesting and the chocolate beetroot muffin, rich and moist
November (1) 2019
Both today's specials (Pumpkin soup and peanut curry) were enjoyable however the serving sizes were on the small size and probably not the best value.
October 2019
Tried the scrambled tofu today and it's probably one of the better ones out there. The roast vegetable Turkish was quite enjoyable but got a bit oily by the end. Also ordered a very good mocha and snickers latte. Looking forward to returning when the Spring menu is introduced.
May 2019
Well prepared and skillfully presented meals. The tofu satay bowl could have used more dressing as it became a little dry towards the end, but otherwise it was wholesome and tasty. We also enjoyed a very good nachos; I would have preferred less cheese but for most people it would have been just right.
Updated from previous review on 2019-12-14
Pros: Friendly staff, Good quality food
Cons: Limited menu
Guest
daniel.roberts29
Points +28
Great food and beautiful setting - Edit
Loved all the artwork and positive vegan messages. The food was incredible and nice big servings. Love it!
Read morePros: Big serving size, Good variety, Restaurant presentation
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sivvyb
Points +1078
Love this place! - Edit
I love this place! Friendly staff, delicious homemade food, cute interior & they sell second hand clothing and indigenous art. Highly recommended!
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PattiRose
Points +94
Hunt no further! - Edit
Creativity on a plate - as pretty as a picture & incredibly scrumptious!
Read morePros: Generous servings, Fresh & bright produce , Creative delicious food
Cons: The business is for sale!!!!, Hopefully someone buys it & continues to be vegan
Guest
Tiggy
Points +13616
Hunt it down - Edit
We had another try at having lunch here on a holiday weekend, having arrived last time to find them not serving lunch after they didn’t respond to my attempts to make a booking. When we arrived this time the cafe was absolutely packed and buzzing, with staff run off their feet. I ordered a large oat flattie which arrived quickly in an attractive ceramic vessel and was rich and satisfying. The two dishes we ordered for lunch were both very nice. The Summer Hollandayze consisted of toast, avo, delicious smoky bacon and perfectly tender asparagus, with hollandaise sauce complemented perfectly by a lemon wedge to cut through. Next was the loaded cheeseburger, which certainly was stacked. It was moist and tasty, with a nice bite from the pickle, but the patty, while pleasant in flavour, was very crumbly, with a cake-like texture, and rapidly disintegrated on contact with knife or teeth. This is a great brunch cafe, which as far as I know has always been vegan, and has managed to survive when others in inner-city areas have folded. For this reason it is precious and we need to support it as much as we can.
Read morePros: Completely vegan and always was, Delicious food, Good coffee and Alternative Dairy Co plant milks
Cons: Some challenges making bookings
Kittybiscuit
That cup/mug was gorgeous.
Read moremadelinek
did not even know this existed! will have to go down to try😍
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Maprylsyrup
Points +135
Didn't live up to the hype - Edit
I felt a bit underwhelmed by Hunter after all of the positive reviews and recommendations.
Read moreThe snickers latte was more akin to an ok hot chocolate with a hint of caramel (couldn't even taste the PB, perhaps the faintest hint), but the mug was cute.
The açaí smoothie was fine, but the açaí flavour wasn't very strong and felt a bit overshadowed by the other ingredients.
For food I ordered the cheezeburger, which tasted alright, the sauce on it was really nice. The patty however was very squishy, and all the filings were sticking quite far out so trying to eat it was difficult as it was just spilling and falling everywhere. The buns were a bit dry. I found it surprising that they used iceberg lettuce inside the burger (with a handful of rocket placed on the top of the burger) given the $18~ price point, which does not include any sides, just the burger.
The menu is quite limited, but it's nice that it's all vegan. Glad to support a local vegan business, but I'll skip it if I'm ever in the area again.
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Small menu
Guest
surfmatt
Points +81
Hit and miss - Edit
Been there several times - nice place near rye back beach - some dishes are pretty good and others not so . Can’t understand why they just throw a handful of sad looking rocket on the side of dishes with no dressing or anything - why not just add a simple tasty ‘dressed’ side-salad that’s actually edible !
Read morePros: Nice setting , Nice staff , Fully vegan
Cons: No proper side salad , No Gluten free wraps
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chatreuse
Points +2904
Delicious option for the Mornington Peninsula - Edit
This place is conveniently located only a few minutes from the Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs, where we were planning to spend our day.
Read moreWe arrived at 1145, which ended up being a great time as they allowed us to order off both the breakfast menu (stops at 12) and lunch menu (starts at 12).
The schwarma bowl was absolutely delicious, fresh and aesthetically pleasing. The tzatziki was the best tasting one I've had, and the pickled zucchini? cucumber? was SO good. Everything just tasted so good together.
The pesto scramble tofu was very good too, slightly oily, but tasty from the semi-dried tomatoes and pesto. The coconut bacon didn't do much for me, it was just like coconut flakes, but my partner enjoyed it.
I also ordered the pizza bite from their food cabinet, it wasn't great, I wasn't really getting a pizza flavour.
The only annoying thing is that there is no online menu available on their social media.
Pros: delish schwarma bowl, friendly staff
Cons: no online menu available
Tiggy
I didn’t even notice the kitchen hours on the menu and was able to order from the breakfast menu not long after 12pm, but best not to test it I guess.
Read moreTiggy
Interesting that they have three different types of bacon - coconut, tempeh and a proprietary - in three different dishes on the menu.
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Vix333
Points +768
Best scramble ever! - Edit
This place is fantastic! Had the tofu scramble and it was amazing. The OG banana and the Uber chocolate smoothies were so thick and tasty! Great vibe here and I also bought a dress from the second hand clothing rack. 🥰 Fully vegan which is always great. You must go here if in the area!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Delicious!
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vegechriz
Points +48
Don’t add feta - Edit
Cute cafe and the shawarma I ordered was yum. The mock meat inside was delicious, as was the wrap.
Read moreDon’t waste $4 by adding vegan feta. I did and when I couldn’t find any I asked a staff member if it had been forgotten. The kitchen staff insisted that it had been added and the staff member told me that the liquid white sauce (looked like tzatziki to me) was the feta. $4 is a lot of money to add a sauce. Especially disappointing as they were selling YAY! vegan feta in jars at the front, a delicious and textured feta that would have been worth $4 to add.
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samkaus
Points +359
Visit this place! - Edit
Tucked away but worth the visit. Tasty as burger and nachos.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-25
Pros: Friendly and efficient service, Good selection of typical and more unique items
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Tigerquoll
Points +167
Breakfast before Hot Springs - Edit
Fantastic vegan place, close to the Peninsular Hot Springs. Got the tofu scramble which was delicious! Friends got the mushroom burger, bruschetta and granola and everyone loved the food.
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Hazbbb
Points +31
Great food and service - Edit
Loved this vegan cafe! Great dishes and friendly service
Read morePros: Great vegan cafe, Lots of great dishes
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NDVegan
Points +6370
Mmmarvelous! - Edit
Love this place! Tasty, fresh food. Cute cafe. Busy. Just how I love vegan cafes to be! Popular! Near the back beach.
Read moreGuest
dahlia41
Points +55
Beautiful cafe - Edit
The food was delicious, the interior had a beautiful relaxed vibe and I love how they pay respect to indigenous Australians by displaying genuine art work.
Read moreGuest
alex.a
Points +521
Yum - Edit
Great little gem of a cafe serving wholesome and delicious vegan food. Had a few items including the shawarma, nachos and a vegetable roll. All yum and delicious. Standout were the nachos. Great to have a solid option out this way!
Read morePros: Yum vegan food
Cons: None to mention
Guest
xavierkt
Points +93
Hunting for good food down the peninsula? Come here! - Edit
Great fully plant-based/vegan cafe that is popular with locals and Melbournians alike
Read morePros: Great dine-in and takeaway options
Cons: Only a few tables sadly
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luke_salvatore
Points +45
Great vegan cafe - Edit
First time here and will definitely be back. Delicious food, friendly staff and variety of options.
Read moreGreat location - must visit if you’re in Rye.
Pros: Delicious food, Large portions
Guest
AlexanderDiIorio
Points +20
Hunting for a good feed - Edit
Fully Vegan Cafe. I've come here in the past and had a shroom burger which was delicious. Also ordered a shawarma bowl which was also very nice, great portion sizes and they have a good range of vegan milkshakes. A must go.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Small op shop inside , Delicious food
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JamesT
Points +55
Great vibes and food - Edit
I had the shawarma bowl, nachos and an iced latte. All incredibly delicious. It's a place that emphasises kindness to animals in its decor which is a big pro!
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Josiejames1
Points +22
Hidden gem in the back beach of Rye. - Edit
What a great find! A wonderful Vegan cafe.
Read moreLove the confidence of this non-dairy/meat cafe. Great vibe. Fantastic service. Reasonable costs & the food is good!
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-27
Pros: Vegan - No dairy options, Good portion sizes , Excellent value
Cons: Minimal seating (not such a bad thing tho)
Guest
whiskers
Points +80
Great vegan cafe! - Edit
Have been here a few times and the food is always amazing! Love the chai lattes also. Dining in just started up again or you can get takeaway. You can order off the menu/specials board or the large display cabinet which has a variety of things- salads, wraps, raw desserts, pies, sausage rolls, a GF pie etc.
Read moreI’ve had the nachos which are amazing, the smokey beans which were also amazing. The salads are really good too.
Love that it’s all vegan. Would love to see a few more GF savoury items in the display cabinet but other than that it’s great..
Pros: All vegan , Plenty of options
Cons: Need more GF options for pies etc
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BenjHayes97
Points +145
So many different options! - Edit
Brilliant little cafe with a wide range of vegan food to takeaway, amazing drinks too!
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Gaylef
Points +138
Delicious food - Edit
We went here for the first time last week while passing through the area. I enjoyed my breakfast burrito, husband enjoyed the Mexican burrito, and the staff were accommodating with making the kids toasties of their choice. Coffee was great too! We’ll definitely be back.
Read morePros: All vegan. , Variety of options. , Delicious.
Cons: Take away only, no seating area.
Guest
ranunculus22
Points +40
Delicious food - Edit
The food here is fantastic and flavorful. Forget about saying great "vegan food".... this is just excellent food - period - exclamation point, actually. I've tried most things on the menu, and everything I've had has been delicious. The staff is friendly and always smiling. The restaurant is clean with several tables inside and some outside. The portions are large, so the prices are great. I would suggest sharing one meal and perhaps have one of their yummy desserts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-10
Pros: friendly staff, food is so delicious I want to try everything, coffee is great
Cons: nothing really. It
Guest
MayaFlowers
Points +54
Always delicious - Edit
When I come down, I always make it a point to stop at Hunter.
Read moreTheir Satay Tofu Bowl is always a winner, and the atmosphere is friendly and open.
Pros: Wide variety of plant milks
Guest
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