Vegan
Organic
Western
Take-out
Catering
An all-vegan wholefood and organic store and cafe. Cafe serves sweet and savory dishes, cold drinks and more. Store sells vegan staples. Opened November 2017. Entire store and staff confirmed vegan July 2018. Reported closed September 2022.
30 Reviews
First Review by JasmineFuller
7lauras
Points +15
Soo good ♡ - Edit
Staff was suuper friendly n helpful! Got a burrito and also bought some stuff from the store. The bandaids I got are my favourite ever n with super cute pandas on them! Only con is that theres too many good choices! lol definitely go here if ur veg and live/are in the area 🍓🫶🏻
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Anna.Bananna
Points +53
Good selection cabinet and menu food - Edit
All plant based blackboard menu and sweet or savoury cabinet food plus a small section of pantry items, teas and books. The first time I went here I had a small meal and a coffee. The food was nice but the cashew/coconut milk had split in the coffee. Was much better when I revisited the following weekend when a different barista was working.
Read morePros: All plant based menu , Reasonably priced
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johanna.iles
Points +16
Delicious, nutritious plant-based food - Edit
We've eaten in Power Plant and tried the delivery service and would highly recommend both. Delicious food and drinks (Java bowl, raw sandwich and hot chocs a favourite!), healthy plant-based choices which make you feel great after.
Read moreThe delivery service was easy and efficient and the gift of an afgan cookie was really appreciated and it didn't last long!
Can't wait to order again 😊
Pros: Delicious food, Great choices, Delivery service
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soyantonio
Points +41
Delicious vegan - Edit
Great vegan find in Whangarei. Well prepared and delicious food and more!
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smugfop
Points +101
Powerfull plant food - Edit
At the power plant cafe I had the shrooms dish & a mamazing kombucha it was amazing I loved the flavor in the mushrooms 👌 I really recommend this dish (review by Kiri aged 8)
Read morePros: Amazing food, Kind staff, Very clean 👍
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MeiLi
Points +391
VEGAN and gf. - Edit
Delicious food and nice staff.
Read moreI had Vince budied with a sugar free Karma cola.
They both tasted great 😃.
Pros: All vegan, All gluten free, Egg free, And more
Cons: No toilet, Communal table
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bindinz
Points +16
Best food and loveliest people - Edit
Thanks so much for sending out a treat to my mother who can’t get out during Covid. She loved her delivery - I’ll have to repeat it again really soon. She loves your raw sandwiches. Next time I must include a sweet treat. Thank you all so much. Belinda.
Read morePros: Great food, Lovely people, Makes my belly happy
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CathyDuffield
Points +18
Delicious and healthy food. - Edit
Power Plant is one of those rare places that serves absolutely delicious food that also happens to be very healthy. All dishes are vegan and gluten free and choosing what to purchase is difficult because it’s all so tasty. Dishes include pies,(for example savoury lentil, and jackfruit), raw sandwiches, nachos, salads, and soup and toast (made from their own freshly made G F bread). The sweet dishes are as unique and delicious as the savoury dishes.
Read moreThe staff is welcoming and passionately vegan and their service is awesome. It’s not often food like this can be found in a small city. This is definitely a cafe/shop to visit when in Whangarei.
Updated from previous review on 2020-04-30
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Nice vibe
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@ndy
Points +1276
Enjoyable lunch at this cafe.... - Edit
We got the Frittata from the cabinet & the Lentil & vege pie from the warmer for lunch here along with the option of the two daily salads ~ A Roasted cauliflower & cabbage and a Brown rice & bok choy . Both were very good.
Read moreThe pie was good. Nice pastry and fillings. Very tasty and a good size.
I enjoyed the flavors in the Frittata although it was quite dry but the relish it was served with helped with that.
Moderate pricing at $16 per plate.
The ionized table water was a nice touch.
Friendly service in a clean, modern cafe also serving a few shelf staples.
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PBHellChick
Points +20
My go to place - Edit
Great food and friendly team. I love that i can eat everything thing on offer.
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HuanitaD
Points +210
Best caramel coffee - Edit
All vegan cafe and store with very friendly staff. I had a raw strawberry cheesecake and a caramel coffee with coconut cashew milk, which was super creamy and yummy.
Read moreWould recommend the place any time when you‘re in Whangarei.
Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff
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KateTownsend
Points +304
comfort food that’s healthy ! - Edit
had mac n trees bowl and a peanut caramel slice. both were delicious, filling and comforting and prices were pretty fair, 14.50 for the main and around 8.50 for the dessert. yum 🥰
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KathH
Points +74
Outstanding Food Consistently - Edit
Always a great choice coming here. Everything is great but OMG if you happen to come when there’s banoffee pie on offer you’re in for a treat!!!
Read morePros: All vegan plant based options , Friendly staff, Great grocery items & produce for sale
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maraea18
Points +16
Delicious love it - Edit
First time coming here and we loved it! We had the nacho bowl and a caramel slice it was absolutely delicious. Great customer services aswell my new go to place (:
Read morePros: Vegan, Great prices
Cons: None
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Zot
Points +108
Absolutely delicious - Edit
We enjoyed a wonderful jackfruit pie and salad and creamy mushroom bowl. The staff were lovely.
Read morePros: Plant-based and vegan
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Patatine
Points +2673
Wonderful service and food - Edit
The woman working there is super nice and the Saturday Scoons are awesome! The take away pack is 100% environmental friendly!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Take away package
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GenevieveSimperingha
Points +18
All things vegan and organic! - Edit
Love Power Plant, so great to have a fully vegan and gluten free cafe in Whangarei. Yummy food and friendly staff, it's great to know that the food has been sourced and made ethically and consciously, makes the food so much more enjoyable! LOVE their raw cakes especially!
Read morePros: Vegan, Gluten Free, passionate about animal welfare and the environmen
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ACCVeg
Points +1352
Vegan must-do in the Northland - Edit
We were delighted to find this little piece of vegan heaven up north where the vegan pickings are pretty slim. We stopped in for lunch and mightily enjoyed the lentil pie and mushroom turnover and salad - all very fresh and tasty. There is plenty of room to sit and enjoy your food or you could take away. We had a lovely chat with with owner, who was very personable and passionate about what he does. He and his wife run the local veg expo/festival and we loved hearing about the details of this yearly extravaganza. The shop also sells packaged goods and adorable locally made reusable bags so o was able to put together a gift basket for a friend we were visiting.
Read morePros: Healthy options, Lovely staff
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TamlaWaverley
Points +22
Store & cafe - Edit
Cafe is cabinet food, vegan salads, slices & cakes. Options change. Mostly a takeaway kinda place, but you can have eat in. Bring your keep cups
Read moreStore has limited products. I like their organic nutritional yeast & flax seeds.
Pros: Vegan options
Cons: Takeaway packaging when eating in.
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KiwiRoller
Points +20
Best Vegan in Whangarei - Edit
This is the only fully vegan place in Whangarei. The owners are part of the organising committee for the local "Vegan Expo". The staff are vegan and understand the vegan movement. You don't need to check labels at this place because they all 'get-it' and can be trusted. They don't even offer dairy as an option for their coffee. If you want mylk, it's their own house-made cashew & coconut cream (highly recommended) or Soy. In saying that, their coffee is the organic & fairtrade, boutique Kokako brand which I've found is best served black.
Read moreNo deep fryers or microwaves on site so much healthier food.
Beautiful, colourful looking cabinet food and a nice chilled vibe with down-tempo beats, free Wifi and aircon.
Pros: 100% Vegan, Fantastic Food especially raw sandwich & slices, Wonderful Staff
Cons: Short Hrs so no early breakfast or dinner, No outdoor space, Only seating for about 20-30
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SabrinaMcKenzie
Points +80
Best raw food! - Edit
The staff at this cafe are very friendly and welcoming people. Delicious selection of delicious raw cakes and the best tasting raw sandwich! Very affordable too. Such a gem of a place. Will be back!
Read morePros: Amazing raw food, Friendly staff, Affordable
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Nickelmouse
Points +57
Superb - Edit
Best vegan place in Whangarei. Winners of the 2018 Fritter Fest best overall fritter! Try showing up on a Saturday between 11am and 2pm to join the local vegan meet-up group that assembles there if you’re interested.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan and gluten free, High quality and delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: Sometimes sell out of certain popular options., Not the place to go for those with nut allergies.
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Noda
Points +611
Worth It - Edit
Great place to get an amazing meal, snack or treat. Staff are so friendly and helpful. You won't find anything better in Whangarei, yum.
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Smanff
Points +22
Wow!! - Edit
What an oasis - amazing plant based fresh organic food and what delightful and beautiful people!
Read moreThank you thank you thank you
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MadelineJ
Points +32
Good - Edit
Would recommend if you are health conscious. I like how they do things like make a wrap out of dehydrated vegetables. Some things have been hit and miss, like the pizza base was too tough and flavours/textures could be improved.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
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MaddyFinch
Points +22
Beautiful Little Cafe - Edit
We popped in on our way up to KeriKeri and found it down a sweet arcade. Delicious healthy food - we had the soup, afgans and jackfruit pies- and a great chat with the owner. Picked up some of their raw seed bread (which was devoured in the next few days) and they were even kind enough to let us have a look at the 'baking' process. It will be compulsory for us to visit next time we're up North.
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JadaPowell
Points +75
Amazing food & service! - Edit
Amazing food, amazing service! All vegan & gluten free. Highly recommend to all vegan & non-vegan eaters! Very original delicious menu. Large variety of items!
Read morePros: All vegan, All gluten free, Amazing original taste
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