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Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe where most of the produce is grown at their own farm in the Southern Downs. Menu is extensive with a variety of dishes and beverages. Previously vegetarian but added meat to the menu August 2023. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-3:00pm. Offering dinner service Fri & Sat nights from 5pm to 8.30pm.


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33 Reviews

First Review by kelseyjaynex

DeLaurie

Points +38

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Brunch oasis

Delicious, hearty servings of a proper brunch experience!

Gorgeous staff and warm hospitality, topped off with blankets offered for those sitting outside when it’s not fully sunny.

Pros: Warm hospitality , Delicious generous servings

kalixxx

Points +83

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Love this place!

Have been here quite a few times and every time it has not disappointed. There’s a great range of meals to choose from, both snack and full sized. Great juices and smoothies to choose from too. I got the T&C sandwich (tomato & cheese) and it sounds so boring but it is so! delicious! they use some kind of sauce I can’t place it, maybe a garlic aioli? Whatever it is, it’s delicious and elevates an otherwise seemingly boring sandwich

EDIT: Aware this cafe is no longer vegan - please note my review no longer applies!

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-04

Pros: Lots of options, Delicious food, Nice atmosphere

MichelleGammie-Catte

Points +36

Vegan
21 Jul 2024

Lots of Vegan options

Alot of vegan options. Delicious food. Good coffee. The vegan carrot cake is amazing!! Friendly staff. I highly recommend this cafe

Sam_Hagen288

Points +34

Vegan
12 May 2024

Every vegan option is wonderful

Seating is good. Staff have above and beyond service, the vegan pancakes are killer and gorgeous. Lovely place.

Monica.S

Points +861

Vegan
17 Mar 2024

Small and cosy cafe

The cafe is surprisingly small but was really accommodating to our group of 10 who booked in advance.
Food came out so quickly!!
I got the Veggie Delight which was tasty and really filling, and my friend got the pancakes which apparently are more like hot cakes as they are quite thick - but apparently also tasty!
Staff were attentive and friendly as well.

Updated from previous review on 2024-03-17

Pros: Clearly labelled menu , Quick service, Friendly staff

EppleJotson

Points +184

Vegan
28 Jan 2024

New Owners and of December 2023

Vegan and Vegetarian options #Veganuary

Pros: Choice of cakes, Service, Friendly owner

mbaines

Points +20

Vegan
21 Nov 2023

So disappointed!

We have travelled from Southside to eat here today as it was one of our fav vegan eateries only to be let down that it is no longer a Vegan eatery. It has vegan options but the good stuff has gone, deeply disappointed after not being able to get there a little while.
We will not be returning to this place again. So many other options to choose from are popping up, now to find a new favourite.
Food is nice but can’t support a place gone from all vegan to some on the side.

Pros: Some vegan options

Cons:

Poppy-K

Points +86

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

Used to be Great

Had eaten here a couple of times in the past when it was vegan and it was always good. Really disappointing they are no longer vegan

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-30

Cons: Gone from vegan to serving meat

Poppy-K

14 Oct 2023

Agathonia

Points +79

Vegetarian
03 Oct 2023

Used to be a fave

Used to be one of my favourite vegan cafes in Brissy that I would travel from the south side for but now they've sold out and have started selling meat. Won't be going back. Such a pity, because it was so good. Pics from when it used to be vegan.

Pros: Used to be completely vegan

Cons: No longer plant based

MrSMB

Points +18

Vegan
15 Sep 2023

So sad

Loved this place. Was an awesome vegan restaurant. I was wanting to still support them as they said they would still be pretty much vegan. Then the new menu came out....wow...where's the vegan! All my favourite dishes were removed and its just meat, eggs and dairy everywhere. Sorry I really, really wanted to continue to support them, but I can't now as there is nothing really vegan left to eat on their menu. Please note I ate there at least once a week, either via take away or dining in, while they were vegan.

Pros: I miss the Kimchi Burito, I miss the Ceasar wrap, I miss the Vegan menu

Cons: Too much meat, Too much dairy, Too many egg dishes

kelseyjaynex

Points +2953

Vegan
03 Sep 2023

Won’t be back ☹️

Used to be a local fave and ate there regularly since they opened. They always had a dairy milk option for drinks, but the entire food menu was vegan and it was quality.

Hugely disappointed they’ve since abandoned their plant-based ethos and added animal products - the menu now features eggs galore, pulled pork, chicken and bacon 🥺 And the way they announced this transition was gross, as is the “we only source the most sUsTAiNabLe and nAtUrAL free range meat and eggs” statement on the side of their menu. Feels like a slap in the face to the vegan community.

Updated from previous review on 2022-01-03

Cons: nothing special anymore, serves animal products

shayl20

Points +27

Vegan
14 Aug 2023

No longer vegan

Your description is wrong. Most of the menu is not vegan and there are a few vegan options

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-08

franktots

Points +100

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

was fantastic

they rebranded and serve meat. hard pass now.

we got the pancha burger and soda, the mango lassi and caesar wrap with sweet potato fries and all were incredible. big portions too! lovey waitstaff and good music.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-21

JakobSwedecat

Points +147

Vegan
04 May 2023

Great brunch place!

Tons of choices with many tasty options! I shared the big Brekky and stack of sandwiches with my gf and we loved it 🤗

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-04

JulieShearer

Points +37

Vegan
14 Apr 2023

Worth the trip

Everything I have ever ordered has been superb. Great value and good size portion. No point sharing though. Just support these guys.

Pros: Value , Fresh, Tasty

ausvegan

Points +400

Vegan
27 Mar 2023

100% vegan except cow milk for coffee

Beautifully presented and really tasty food
Good portion sizes. Really nice atmosphere

Pros: All vegan menu, Comfortable seating , Nice staff

karmanomnoms

Points +526

Vegan
25 Feb 2023

Just Ok

I had one of the salad bowls and it was ok, the flavour was average. Was hoping for a generous serving of sesame tofu, but it was underwhelming. My daughter enjoyed the croffle. There were only 3 tables and it was a quiet day when we went, but waited 25 mins for our meals!

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Cons: Long wait times for meals, Very expensive

last

Points +46

Vegan
18 Jan 2023

Only good choices

Can't go wrong. Have had a handful of different meals and the smoothies are particularly good too. Great option any day any time whatever you're feeling.

WozK

Points +103

Vegan
04 Jan 2023

Nice little casual cafe

Quick service, good options from snacks, bakery goods, to full meals. Nice coffee as well

Cara37

Points +50

Vegan
31 Dec 2022

[censored] delicious

The food was amazing! I had the croffle and couldn't finish it, huge serving. The coffee was also great and the staff are lovely. We'll definitely be back. #Veganuary

Pros: Lots of variety on the menu, Nice cabinet food range

Cons: Little bit pricey but worth it

vegan_simon

Points +2577

Vegan
23 Dec 2022

Not worth it.

$25 for small serving of barely lukewarm pasta. Big smudge of someone's lipstick left on the rim of the teacup (unhygienic). Tiny jug of milk for pot of tea (cheapskates). Poor service (No thankyous but lots of rude attitude). Told to pay upfront and couldn't be bothered to make up my mind on the spot if i wanted a sweet after my meal so i didn't bother (annoying). The
meal was $30 but their eftpos charged me three times ($90) freezing $60 in my bank account until it cleared (FFS).

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-22

Cons: Overpriced, Unhygienic , Suspicious, etc

gerrardould

Points +4307

Vegan
10 Dec 2022

Great vegan menu

Lovely food. Great spot. Tasty.

Pros: Tasty vegan , Great brownies, Chill location

MaddisonBlack

Points +26

Vegan
27 Sep 2022

Didn’t live up to the hype

The servings were small for the price

Faz

Points +979

Vegan
24 Sep 2022

Pancha Stars

“Pancha” means five and “stars” means stars!…

Had the Vege Stack Sanga; looked impressive and tasted just as good. Came with a small salad which included sliced red apple that I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt that $17 for a sandwich is a touch too much though.

I agree with Kelsey that the food was colourful and nourishing and it’s great to have another vegan option that’s not just burgers.

Wish I had more time to try more, but just stopped in for a quick bite. I liked what I saw though and will definitely return.

UPDATE MARCH 2022:

Returned today with my partner for breakfast and was not disappointed. This place really is 5 stars!

The food was beautifully presented and once again tasted as good as it looked.

I had the Big Brekky and couldn’t finish it (and that’s saying something because I’m a fat pig!)

My partner had the Mushroom Miso Pasta which I tried and was also amazing, I could eat a whole bowl full of the crispy kale that adorned it.

Arancini are the best I’ve had. Pancha Frappe was also a real treat.

Updated from previous review on 2022-03-16

Pros: Pleasant staff, Tasty food, Nice vibe

Cons: Only one savoury option for breakfast

FeliciaS

Points +136

Vegan
18 Sep 2022

Love this place!

This is such a cute cafe! The team here is very welcoming and lovely all round. They grow their own veggies and source whatever else they need locally. I have never heard of a croffle but whoever came up with it is genius! It was so good! I shared one with my friend along with a Buddha bowl which we devoured before I thought to take a photo 😅

Pros: Lots of options, sweet, savoury, small and large, Homey feel through decor and team, Everything is delicious

JenGallagher

Points +341

Vegan
09 Sep 2022

One of my favourites

You can’t go past the big breakfast although hubby had the pad Thai and loved that too. Huge serves, big breakfast had so much variety, even roast veges and a small salad with all the good stuff like scramble and vegan bacon. I am planning to go again next week with a friend.

NirvanaRoseWilliams

Points +5066

Vegan
03 Sep 2022

Delicious

All the food we tried was great the Caesar wrap was a stand out great crunch and flavour. The hot chocolate was rich and warming. Had a hard time choosing as the options all looked good.

Pros: All food is vegan (please confirm when you order), Delicious food , Great menu

Cons: Parking , Limited indoor seating




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