Vegan
International
Western
Buffet
Fast food
Australian

Non-profit community organization operating several cafes on a "pay as you feel" concept. Seats 100. Fully vegan since Mar 2018. Reported closed March 2022.


Venue map for Lentil As Anything - Abbotsford Convent
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51 Reviews

First Review by KelseyApple

EIIie

Points +104

Vegan
05 Dec 2022

Fantastic

Great vibes, delicious food, love it!

Tasty.Plant.Based

Points +818

Vegan
22 Oct 2021

Beautiful place to eat.

I have only been once to this pay as you feel venue. The surrounding convent grounds are beautiful to walk through, and the meals we had were tasty. It was a wonderful place to visit.

Portion sizes can be small if you go for an evening meal but the buffet during the day I'm told is very extensive and super filling.

Pros: Tasty food, Pay as you feel , Great atmosphere and grounds

Cons: Smaller portion sizes

Mike1080

Points +44

Vegan
14 Oct 2021

Such an amazing vegan restaurant

This is one of the best vegan restaurants I've been to in my life. I love the food and the awesome social cause behind the restaurant chain.

HedenZoumboulis

Points +117

Vegan
02 Sep 2021

Awesome

Always a good time in here ! The food is delicious and the vibe is nice 🌱🌞

amandadiana

Points +1137

Vegan
29 Apr 2021

Always satisfying

Great Food. Great atmosphere.

WeFewVeggies

Points +365

Vegetarian
23 Mar 2021

FANTASTIC Wholistic Vegetarian NIRVANA.....

"Pay as You Feel"...... What a concept!

This is an Amazing Place. All inclusive, Never Exclusive and a Seat for everyone from the Socially displaced to the Prime Minister!!!

EVERYBODY SHOULD EAT HERE..at least once! I guarantee you will want to come back again!

Pros: no Booking, Great Flavour

Cons: can be very busy

Tebs

Points +134

Vegan
22 Jan 2021

Amaaazing!!!

I had so many good experiences over there. The food is very nice and you pay what you feel, it is very inclusive. Simple but made with vegan love 💚

Pros: Vegan, Affordable , Delicious

Patatine

Points +2667

Vegan
18 Aug 2020

Very nice concept and amazing food

Great place to be with a beautiful garden 🙂

l0vec0urtney

Points +493

Vegan
28 Mar 2020

THE BEST EVER

I don’t have one negative thing to say about Lentils!
The staff are so lovely and enthusiastic, the atmosphere is amazing with great people and sometimes live music, the food is inventive and delicious and ALL VEGAN and the coffee is good too. They also have a little outside bit where sometimes there’s someone making dumplings or sushi or momos or roti!!
Spent 7 months living near here visiting multiple times a week and I’ll always go back when I’m in the area.

Pros: Great food, Friendly staff, Good coffee

ChalkyWhite

Points +172

Vegan
14 Feb 2020

☮️☮️☮️

Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is so amazing. Love the whole concept

wils

Points +96

Vegan
08 Feb 2020

Great good and fantastic concept!

Pay as you feel. Either you pay for only your food, or you can add and even pay for someone else. Food is delicious!

agipany

Points +1298

Vegan
26 Nov 2019

Very nice buffet

Food was delicious , very chilled vibe and the venue is just so peaceful

Pros: Great food, Eat as much as you want, Lovely place

PotatoesTho

Points +13576

Vegan
04 Sep 2019

Good food, no frills

Abbotsford Lentils is probably the busiest of the chain, nevertheless, the service is fast and friendly, particularly when seated inside. The menu is small, the meals are very good, and the atmosphere is buzzing. You may even be able to listen to live local musicians while you dine.

DemianNomad

Points +275

Vegan
19 Aug 2019

The best restaurant in Melbourne, maybe also the best in the world

As a customer, volunteer and a worker my experience of this restaurant and community is amazing. The food, people, place, the paying system and everything is just amazing. Love it all from the bottom of my heart.

Pros: Food, People, Place

NJ220

Points +719

Vegan
11 Aug 2019

Love it!

Set buffet style food that I always enjoy. Great atmosphere, often has live music and I love that you pay what you like. It allows ppl that can't always afford to eat to eat for free, or volunteer in the kitchen.

CamilaSilvaL

Points +6440

Vegan
26 Jul 2019

You’ll love it

In my opinion, this is one of the best places to eat in Melbourne

iamkatsu

Points +36

Vegan
02 Jul 2019

One of the best place to eat

Down to earth, not so much time to wait until food is served. All staff are friendly and helpful. Sometimes musicians are playing some tunes. And food is sooooo good. Never disappointed, and you choose the price for what you had.

Pros: Great food, Nice vibes, Never feel too expensive

greenygirl

Points +28

Vegan
07 Jun 2019

Love this place

Absolutely love Lentil as Anything. Great atmosphere and great food.

Pros: All vegan. , Great atmosphere.

Cons: None.

livcamp

Points +36

Vegan
11 May 2019

Amazing

Great food. Great concept. I love how you can pay as you please

robinthewanderer

Points +46

Vegan
28 Apr 2019

Great!

Lentil as anything has a huge buffet of vegan options and is located in a beautiful park. It’s also pay what you feel and has a great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

Pros: Lots of options , Pay what you feel

JasmineTowne

Points +106

Vegan
31 Mar 2019

A must visit!

Their food is SO GOOD and donation based so you have opportunity to contribute to greater good! Plus, volunteers seemed happy and super helpful even while short staffed!

Pros: Ethical meal, friendly atmosphere

EmmaZ

Points +875

Vegan
16 Feb 2019

Great food

Love the food and location. Abbotsford convent is so lovely.

BradenPollock

Points +627

Vegan
06 Feb 2019

You can’t go wrong!

This “pay what you feel” restaurant is one of 4 locations.

Pros: Friendly volunteer staff, Great food and even better vibe , Fresh juices and a French toast bar!

AndreaMaldiniGálvez

Points +31

Vegan
18 Jan 2019

Excelente

Comida 100% vegana, muy rica y con un sistema que no conocía que se llama “Pay as you feel”, o sea, paga lo que sientas. Con 12 dólares ya pagas tu comida, y con 20 dólares pagas tu comida y queda un restante para ayudar a alguien que no tenga suficiente dinero para pagar. Ambiente grato, libros para leer, y hay un pequeño escenario donde tocan música en vivo. Lo recomiendo de todas maneras!

Nmindrum

Points +261

Vegan
26 Dec 2018

Must go here!

We were visiting Melbourne and went here the first night we were in town. The food was delicious! The ambience and vibe is so unique. Love this place.

Pips

Points +1626

Vegan
11 Dec 2018

Love it!!!!

This place is great for the food, the vibe and the community.

Pedroveggio

Points +40

Vegan
04 Sep 2018

Heaps of love

Everything is good about this place! Vegan menu and amazing service. Most of the staff members are volunteers! The bill is a donation so be generous!

Pros: 10/10 food and service




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