Vegan
Organic
Beer/Wine
Bakery
European
Portuguese
Cafe in the town centre since 2015. Offers several dishes each day with choices such as vegan burger, plate of tofu and rice, plate of quinoa, tofu sandwich, lasagna, and soup of the day. Serves pastries, cakes, match latte, and coffee drinks. Between 2:30 to 7:30pm is beverage and cakes only. Reported all vegan April 23. Formerly known as Mel & Limao. NOTE: Please verify if still fully vegan. Open Tue-Fri 12:00-16:00, Sat 13:00-16:00.
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Last update on 19 Jun 2024 by lifeofsame
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126 Reviews
First Review by seangel
SteveClout
Points +113
Lovely little cafe in Faro - Edit
Very relaxed cafe visited for lunch. We enjoyed the felafel rap, the felafel couscous salad, and finished off with some freshly baked carrot cake. It was great to sit outside and there was plenty of inside seating. The cafe is fully vegan.
Read morePros: Welcoming staff, Great food, Fully vegan
Guest
L-taol
Points +24
Great - Edit
Good food, cozy atmosphere. The wrap was 👌
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VeganPien
Points +173
Nice! - Edit
Nice food. Smaller place. Also some tables outside.
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KartikeyanV
Points +62
Elegant cafe - Edit
Laid back place, with a menu that changes by the day. Today’s offer was a lentil stew and a Mexican wrap. I chose the latter.
Read moreFirst bite - the black beans with rice was very promising! The babaganoush (or equivalent) was another win! The wrap with tofu was another wow factor.
Great food, hospitable people who run the place. What more could one want.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-23
Pros: The food, The people, The ambience
Cons: They don’t take credit cards which is a shame
Guest
CraftGuerrilla
Points +58
Yummy and fresh with a great ambiance. - Edit
I’ve been trying to get to this place for ages and finally did! The food was generous and delicious. The almond cake with Gila was to die for!!! I will definitely be coming back for more. The place itself is super relaxed with plenty of outdoor seating and the interior is welcoming and quirky. Really good food and lovely staff too. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Fresh , Tasty, Friendly
Cons: Non that I can think of
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Anask8
Points +34
Comida caseira - Edit
Comida caseira deliciosa e a bom preço. A sobremesa muito boa. Bom atendimento. Adoramos e voltaria repetir.
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Pernillananas
Points +42
Good food, good prices - Edit
Very good vegetarian restaurant with many vegan choices. The dishes are quite simple but very good. Desserts were excellent. The service is nice and the prices very correct.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-08
Pros: Service, Food quality, Desserts
Cons: Cash only
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onetimepat
Points +42
Very good food and great atmosphere - Edit
They have a small card, but the food is delicious!
Read morePros: food, pasteries, atmosphere
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AndzhelaWZ
Points +388
Sehr lecker - Edit
Wir hatten die Burger bestellt (der eine kommt ohne Brötchen und stattdessen mit Salat und Pommes). Beide waren sehr "Fleischnah" und lecker.
Read morePros: Selbstgemacht, Lecker
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RitaFi
Points +1417
Average food - Edit
As a Portuguese, I felt that tourists were treated differently (better somehow)... So I didn't like that. Also I found the food to be just fine, nothing special and the menu very small. It's a pity because the place itself has potential.
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jensthedens
Points +28
Disappointed - Edit
I was expecting more after reading the reviews. Did not really feel welcome by the staff and food was just average.
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LowSoVegan
Points +56
Must go while in Faro! - Edit
The food here was excellent. We had a wrap and couscous bowl. Each were well made with quality ingredients. I was able to get a big cup of herbal tea and we finished with the chocolate cake. Great service despite being very busy. My husband who is not vegan, thoroughly enjoyed his meal and would love to return.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Welcoming vibe
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Sarahlovesfood14
Points +24
Very authentic place - Edit
Came here on a rainy day and spent some time in the cafe. One women was in charge of everything herself and she was very kind!
Read moreThe food was delicious! I had the couscous bowl and it was really good.
Would love to go here again. Because of the nice atmosphere but also for the food!
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Grounded
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TommyJudge
Points +36
Beautiful food! - Edit
I spent 4 nights in faro recently and after the first time I went to this cafe I had to return! I ordered the burger with chips and salad on the two occasions both times were delicious as well as their chocolate and carrot cake! I will return again in the future 🌱
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Roterfuchs
Points +77
Great service and delicious food - Edit
It was my birthday, so we decided to stop by for a vegan cake “unfortunately” they were sold out, which was to our favour, because the chef offered to make me a pancake instead. And lucky me - it was the most delicious pancake with Nutella-like filling, berries and whipped cream! Yummy! They made me feel special on my birthday and for that I am very grateful 💚
Read moreI think you have to come early, because cakes and lemonade was sold out.
Pros: Amazing staff , Delicious food, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Some options were sold out
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ShreyaRishabh
Points +55
Vegan Food options - Edit
We had our lunch at Alcachofra cafe, Mel's burger and Couscous Salad .Both the dishes were amazing ;we were not expecting to find such great food in Faro.Just go there to enjoy some delicious vegan food :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-20
Pros: Food choices, Taste & Presentation, Friendly
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Börde
Points +197
Schöne Überraschung - Edit
Wir sind für einen kleinen Ausflug in Faro gewesen, ohne richtigen Plan. Beim Spazieren sind wir über dieses kleine Café-Restaurant gestolpert. Wir wurden direkt sehr freundlich begrüßt und gefragt, ob wir etwas trinken, essen möchten oder nur gucken. Scheinbar kommen hier auch welche her, um Fotos zu machen und gehen wieder. Es ist auch wirklich schön dort! Dennoch sollte man sich einen Kuchen, oder die Tagessuppe nicht entgehen lassen! Sehr sehr lecker und wir haben uns super wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Auch unsere zwei großen Hunde wurden herzlichst begrüßt und ihnen wurde auch direkt Wasser bereitgestellt. 🥰
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-19
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CLRtraveller
Points +9230
Good homemade food and desserts - Edit
I arrived not long before closing time on Saturday, had time for a bowl of chili, rice and salad, a glass of lemonade, and I took away a wrap and a piece of lemon cake. Pleasant breeze coming into the window-side table indoors, and there are tables outside also, facing the fountain. Good food, pleasant service. The wrap, later, was very good, with smoked tofu and lots of vegetables. I enjoyed the two-layer cake.
Read morePay with cash or Portuguese payment app (Oct-2023 credit cards currently not accepted).
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-16
Pros: all vegan, pleasant location
Guest
AshSned
Points +650
Mel’s burger was the standout - Edit
Ordered Mel’s burger and the Mediterranean wrap. The burger was so tasty but the wrap was average. There was lots of things not available on the menu which was disappointing
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PaddyÉire
Points +205
Great food, but... - Edit
Great food, service and atmosphere but very small menu, not many options
Read morePros: Food, Service
Cons: Small menu
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Kerry-AnnStephenson
Points +98
Characteristic cafe situated in a gorgeous area - Edit
Cute little cafe, that has some really nice healthy dishes. We had the falafel and cheese burger. Tasted fresh, full of flavour and couldn't help but think we definitely must come back to try the deserts. Which I think if we had spade we would have done.
Read moreIt's also located in a pretty flowery area so you enjoy sitting out side too.
Pros: Freshly made, Full of flavour , Really friendly staff
Cons: n/a
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Briga030
Points +111
Cozy place at a lovely square - Edit
A very nice variety of meals including desserts like homemade apple pie. The staff is really kind too.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Only pay cash
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liutai
Points +67
La comida exquisito - Edit
Muy acogedor y bien decorado
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-09
Pros: Barato , Sitio muy bonito , Personas amables
Cons: Mesas pequeñas
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MilenaPodeszwa
Points +144
. - Edit
Very nice, fresh food
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AmeliaLidelleMudge
Points +1037
best plant based coffee in faro - Edit
the latte is incredibly creamy! i swear this place has the best lattes in faro (i’ve been on a hunt) only place i’ve given 5 stars in faro so far. the aesthetic of the restaurant is comfy, warm and welcoming. highly recommend this place!
Read moreShe convinced me to get the soup. Best idea ever.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-14
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VeganNatascha
Points +1372
Nettes Café - Edit
Ich habe eine Tofu Bowl mit Salat gegessen. Das Essen war sehr lecker und der Preis angemessen. Man kann draußen schön sitzen.
Read morePros: Leckeres Essen, Nette Umgebung
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gunila
Points +81
Lovely cozy place, good coffee - Edit
Easy to find, nice people, good food!
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