Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Mediterranean
Fast food
Salad bar
Take-out
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Licensed Israeli cafe offering a variety of falafel dishes, as well as yarakoht (sauteed mushroom and pumpkin), lutsi (fried cauliflower and leek), shuit (white beans and spinach), vegan shakshuka (eggplant), carrot hotdogs, quinoa salad, desserts and smoothies. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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25 Reviews
First Review by thetenthletter
Neth
Points +870
Tasty & Fresh - Edit
We got one each of the red and green pita pocket
Read moreHighly recommend
Pros: Great flavour
Cons: A bit too much tahini
Tiggy
There’s a fantastic new completely vegan falafel joint five minutes’ walk up the road now.
Read moreSeitanicveg
once again you are shaming someone for going to to a vegetarian cafe. They did not ask for your recommendations. They are an adult, they can use the search function if they want to find a vegan falafel joint. They never asked you for an all vegan falafel establishment. They were leaving a review for Tahina so others can make an informed choice to go there.
Read moreTiggy
Hey I’m an adult too, but you insist on telling me your opinion on my comments. I’m actually wondering whether you’re an adult.
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8724
Delicious felafel - Edit
It was another sunny day in winter so we decided to walk here. It was busy when we arrived and we wanted to sit in. The tables outside seemed to be busy so we opted for stools. Not as awkward as some stools thank goodness. We ordered the chocolate peanut butter cup smoothie. It was really thick but had a lovely flavour. I had the green felafel pita which was both filling and delicious. I liked the salad and felafel combination. My partner had the vegan carrot hot dog which he really enjoyed. We shared the baklava which was nice.
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RubyKeogh
Points +68
Standout! Favourite 💖 - Edit
Do yourself a favour and eat here!! The food is honestly amazing & it is one of my favourite restaurants ever!
Read moreI love the “date night for 2” & “family” options that allow you to share and taste everything 🤩
The food is so flavoursome, portion sizes are perfect, well-priced and just an excellent experience all round! 🥳
Guest
Bron_hughes
Points +107
Scrumptious! - Edit
Had the sweet potato wedges and mushroom pita, only $23 for the two dishes, was plenty enough for my mum and I to share for lunch and absolutely scrumptious! Will be back to try more on the menu.
Read moreWe enjoyed it so much we got a miso caramel malt smoothie to have for dessert which was also divine!
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Really reasonable prices
Guest
Tofulicious
Points +1337
Not what it used to be - Edit
I find myself at a bit of a loss as I try to decide the worst part of my experience of this place.
Read moreThe service? I asked if there was a surcharge for cards, as o had cash, and the young counterhand replied ‘no’. When I pointed out the surcharge deducted, she merely grinned and walked away - no apology. After pointedly asking how much of a wait there was due to being in a hurry, tans they said 15 minutes - I then had ti request takeaway as it took almost half an hour.
The food? A spoonful each of iceberg and chopped cucumber in place of the numerous touted ‘salads’ and six miniature falafels drowned in tahini - disgusting, and certainly not worth the price.
The price? $18.50 for aforementioned half rate crap.
Would never bother wasting my time, money or appetite on this shabby establishment again.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-19
Pros: Used to be quite good
Cons: Clueless staff, Poor customer service , Crappy overpriced food
Guest
dahlia41
Points +55
Beautiful food - Edit
The food was fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. The outdoor setting made me feel like I was in Spain!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-30
Guest
AlexMelb
Points +24
Yummy food, small space - Edit
Food is delicious, but if it's busy it can be a bit crowded as it's a small space.
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Northsidecat
Points +38
Tasty salads - Edit
Falafel and sabich are my favourite - salads are gluten-free.
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Mej
Points +24
So good!! - Edit
Food is awesome and good sized servings. Best hummus and falafel around which my picky kids will even eat. Home delivery available and have had no problems with it.
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wombat18
Points +17
Fresh and authentic - Edit
Stands out from the crowd of felafel joints. This is fresh, authentic and crisp. Vegan baklava, too.
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Tasty.Plant.Based
Points +818
Such healthy feel good food. - Edit
I order Tahina regularly, their Monkey Salad is my absolute favourite. Get the Amba and Zoug sauces too, they compliment the food sooo well. The caulliflower Papiot is also delicious, as is the sweet potato wedges and the roasted potatoes.
Read moreGrab some of the baklava if you're there too, it's vegan and absolutely delish!
If you are ordering for two they do a good date night for two which has a bit of everything in it, and my other half has had the carrot hot dog before and really rated it.
Pros: Lots of vegan options! , Great tasting, and authentic. , Good value
Guest
user2secpic
Points +56
Absolutely love this place! - Edit
Pita pockets are always great and for an affordable price I stop here during work all the time as a vegan.
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YohanⓋ
Points +6135
Tasty, healthy food, with plenty of vegan options - Edit
I always enjoy the pita pockets. The Lutzie is delicious. The shakes are great too, and they even have vegan baklava!
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Tasty and healthy, Friendly staff
Guest
DaisyScholte
Points +703
Vegan carrot hotdog is amazing - Edit
Wauw! The vegan carrot hotdog really exceeded all my expectations. It was so good I didn't want it to stop. Tahina is a really nice little cafe with reasonably priced dishes. Not much space to sit around, more for a quick snack or an easy lunch.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Not much space to sit comfortably
Guest
Vegfix
Points +7253
Meat free - Edit
Great to see a menu with no meat or fish on it, would love to see it entirely vegan. Ordered the red falafel, despite reading the bad reviews about the falafel we loved them. The cauliflower dish was good, but the hummus/tahini was was quite strong in taste (more tahini than chickpeas). The roast aubergine dish was delicious. The seating made it a bit tricky to share as we were sat side by side on stools, definitely a place to grab a quick bite at and leave, but there are a couple of tables and chairs on the pavement. I'd definitely go back to order some of the other interesting options on menu. Price was pretty good we thought.
Read morePros: Lots to choose from
Cons: Seating
Guest
PotatoesTho
Points +13576
Tasty - Edit
Enjoyed the carrot hot dog very much; the spicy sauce works very well. The roasted cauliflower dish was also a good choice. The falafels were under cooked again unfortunately.
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A mostly enjoyable falafel salad; the falafels were possibly a touch under-cooked but the salad itself was very fresh and flavoursome. I would be interested in trying their other sides on another visit.
Guest
KarlieeeB
Points +200
I love this place - Edit
The Vegan shakshooka (I'm sorry I have no idea how to spell it) is amazing. Could live off it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Not much seating
Guest
Mellywelly
Points +484
Best food ever! - Edit
Literally the most amazing food ! However not very gut friendly (much garlic & oil & tahini). Most amazing warm pitas. Very very limited (and uncomfortable) seating , much more of a “take out” place. My fave food in Melbourne I reckon
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TenieleT
Points +44
Delicious food for vegans - Edit
Absolutely LOVE Tahina Bar. So yummy. Lots of options for Vegans. They even have vegan dessert. Wish there was more seating and comfortable tables to dine in though. Inside can get squishy and hot.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Reasonably priced, Delicious food
Cons: Small shop not much seating
Guest
r8medusa
Points +507
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Consistently good food. Many non-vegan menu items can be veganised.
Read morePros: Great food, Amazing hummus
Cons: Pokey little shop- difficult to get a seat
Guest
czarnajulka
Points +485
great - Edit
their vegan options are bomb. we will come back soon. the vegan chocolate dessert was sooo yum. omg. you have to go their!!
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HungryPiglet
Points +189
Tiny but delicious - Edit
This place has some of the best vegan food in Melbourne. Most dishes are vegan or can be easily veganised. I usually go for the Lutsi - and if I have room, the chocolate soufflé with fairy floss. If you ever see a free table, grab it. Otherwise get takeaway. It is 'street food', after all!
Read moreHaving said that, a bigger space with more tables would be excellent, because I could take family and friends to eat there for a proper meal. I know that even the omnivores would love it!
Pros: Tasty, healthy food
Cons: Can rarely get a seat
Guest
Mabrahmz
Points +30
Heaven is a Tahina pita - Edit
My first experience of vegan food in Melbourne and not a disappointment! Very busy and not designed for customers to linger, but that's true to the nature of street food places. Think old time burger bar, with stools at a long counter, you eat and go and you pretty much have it.
Read moreI chose the green falafel pita pocket and my omni partner went with the red shakshuka. Talk about amazing! Absolutely loved every part of this. The pita was thick and pillowy, nothing like supermarket versions and the amount of food! Definitely filling! My partner enjoyed his meal as well.
I made the mistake of ordering a vegan chocolate souffle when I ordered my meal and by the time I finished I didn't know where I'd find room for dessert - but when it came, I quickly found room. Though a small dessert, it's packed with rich, gooey chocolatey goodness. Definitely not something to miss.
This would be the perfect place for a group to grab a meal then head to a nearby park for a relaxed, shared picnic.
Pros: Volume of food, Delicious, The chocolate souffle!
Cons: Not suitable for group dining
Guest
beancurdled
Points +1657
sumptuous - Edit
Popped in for a takeaway pita. The staff member who took my order was pretty aloof and I didn't feel particularly comfortable, tbh. Oh well. I ordered the Sabbich and asked for the egg to be replaced with cauliflower. The guy that cooked my pita was friendly and the food was delicious so I soon forgot the surly waitress. Soft, fresh pita; tart pickled cabbage; silky, deep-fried eggplant; cauliflower so deliciously crispy at the edges; hearty, almost gritty (in a good way) hummus. Delicious! Can't wait to try more.
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thetenthletter
Points +39
Lovely! - Edit
Great food! Quite expensive but worth it for sure. Yummy smoothies too
Read morePros: amazing vegan food!
Cons: a bit pricey
Guest
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