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Vegetarian cafe serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, shakes, and cakes. At least one main dish and one soup is always vegan. Find items like Indian curry with rice, veggie sandwiches and wraps. No smoking or alcohol. Hosted by the Sri Chinmoy Foundation. Nearest bus stop is Mirabellplatz. Open Mon-Thu 08:00-19:00, Fri-Sun 08:00-20:30.


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175 Reviews

First Review by gr8vegan

RonitHaltovsky

Points +13

Vegetarian
10 Nov 2024

Excellent

Tasty and very friendly staff

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-10

viivijohan

Points +112

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Perfect porridge 🖤

We ordered a breakfast combo including a fruit porridge & bread with jam and seitan ham.

The porridge was one of the best I have ever eaten. So soft and tasty.

Pros: Delicious food, Quick and friendly service, Atmosphere

Cons: Odd decor with a lot of pictures and quotes a gu

spiderflowers

Points +275

Vegetarian
26 Sep 2024

Fresh & delicious

The food was fresh and delicious. We loved the potato goulash (daily special) and vegetable quiche! The Heart of Joy sandwich was unimpressive and felt like something we could easily make at home with Tofurky ham slices. They have an English menu available and English speaking staff. Really kind and friendly waitress. They do accept credit cards now.

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-26

Mr.Roland

Points +297

Vegan
19 Aug 2024

Gute Auswahl

Das Lokal hat eine gute vegane Auswahl. Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett und aufmerksam.
Wir hatten zwei Cashew cakes und waren sehr zufrieden.

Ophelia_Jett

Points +891

Vegan
12 Aug 2024

Loved this place!

Amazing find in Salzburg. Our entire family was thrilled with this place! They had a diverse breakfast and lunch menu with absolutely delectable dishes 

Pros: Fantastic menu, Incredibly friendly staff, Delicious food

Cons: None

Vegtrick

Points +1642

Vegan
10 Aug 2024

Yet another place run by a religious org

The food was ok (few vegan, but decent options for breakfast), and the place itself is actually pretty nice if you don't mind the statues, portraits etc of the leader (Sri Chinmoy) of this religious organisation running it. I must admit stuff like this irritates me.

The staff was very friendly and service was warm and kind. They certainly have created a peaceful atmosphere.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-10

Ophelia_Jett

12 Aug 2024

Most of the dishes they are able to adopt to vegan. They even found a way to make our children vegan French toast.

laurabaas

Points +43

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2024

Didn’t like this spot

Went here for a good vegetarian breakfast but somehow the place felt weird and unhygienic. Fruit wasn’t fresh and the toast wasn’t enough so went to a bakery afterwards for a good breakfast ..

Pros: Vegan and vegetarian options

Cons: Not a cosy place, Doubt if the food is fresh here

Jade2001

Points +116

Vegan
03 Aug 2024

Lekkere sandwiches

De sandwiches die we voor lunch hadden, waren simpel maar heel lekker! De koffie was helaas erg lauw.

GennyM

Points +601

Vegan
26 Jul 2024

Very cozy and many tasty options

Cozy atmosphere, many vegan options on the menu, very big portions, the homemade falafel wrap is very recommended!!

Pros: Many vegan options, Big portions

vj_anna

Points +74

Vegan
23 Jul 2024

Nice place with lots to choose from

Had the vegan green curry and vegan lentil soup, with coconut water and the austrian herbal drink Peda Cola. It was really good! Vegan and vegetarian menu. Friendly staff. Lots of seating inside and outdoors. Recommend!

Pros: Outdoor seating, Lots of vegan options - food and cakes, Friendly staff

sonolieschen

Points +95

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

Sehr leckeres und gesundes Essen!

Sowohl das Essen als auch das Personal ist super!

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-27

thehappylittlegoose

Points +368

Vegetarian
22 Jun 2024

Really delicious cupcake

An amazing vegan chocolate cupcake from this place!

Pros: Tasty, Central

awalters

Points +32

Vegan
07 Jun 2024

Wonderful

A wonderful vegetarian/vegan restaurant in the heart of Salzburg, near the Mirabell gardens. Brilliant menu of fresh salads, soups, quiche, breakfasts and cakes. Have been 3 times this trip and thoroughly recommend!

Pros: Excellent menu, Lovely staff, Relaxing vibe

philwky

Points +3165

Vegan
02 Jun 2024

Great Food

We really enjoyed our meal here. We both had the lentil soup, I had The Heart of Joy sandwich and my partner had the tofu sandwich. Coffee was also great.

There is a lot more choice for vegetarians than there is vegans. Whilst we loved our food, we would probably not come back as I feel there were not enough options to bring me back.

AdrienR

Points +153

Vegan
31 May 2024

Can’t complain

Lots of outdoor and indoor seating space

Several vegan options. Had the falafel wrap (~15€) and cookies. Falafel tasted a bit like sourkrout? Good portion size though

Friendly staff

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-31

Clara_H

Points +72

Vegan
28 May 2024

Mein Stammlokal in Salzburg

Seit Jahren mein Lieblingsspot in Salzburg. Egal ob schnell ein Kuchen to go, eine Suppe wie zuhause, leckere Eintöpfe, oder chai latte. Hier wird jeder fündig. Freundliches, liebevolles Personal. Direkt beim Mirabellplatz.

Pros: Vielseitige Speisekarte, Durchgehend warme küche, Vollwertige Speisen

klmwfpb

Points +136

Vegan
15 May 2024

Good lunch

Nice hearty sandwich after seeing the sights in Salzburg. Reasonable prices.

Pros: Quick service, Peaceful location, Filling sandwich

Kirbiewalters

Points +513

Vegan
09 May 2024

Calm quaint cafe

We found this right by our hotel and decided to give it a try. We did the Vegan breakfast plate, it came with delicious coffee and an interesting variety of fruits, breads, and some porridge. My wife loved the porridge and I loved the variety of breads and fruit. The vegan butter was incredible. I also ordered a chocolate muffin and it was insane, definitely my favorite item but I have a big sweet tooth.

Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious baked goods

AnaBazBur

Points +37

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2024

Buena opción para desayunar

Pedimos un sándwich Heart of Joy y scrambled eggs. Todo estaba bastante bueno.

NathaliaBermudez

Points +342

Vegan
24 Mar 2024

Don’t miss the lentil soup

This place is so good. We had the soups - the lentil was incredible, and the veggie soup was creamy and delicious. Salads were so fresh and tasty, and the sandwich was great. Loved everything. It’s a small place but if you are looking for great vegan options this is the spot.

Pros: Fresh ingredients, Friendly service, Delicious vegan options

tronna

Points +1432

Vegan
16 Mar 2024

Leckere Speisen, aber etwas verwirrtes Personal

Vegane Gerichte sind deutlich gekennzeichnet, und es gibt eine Auswahl an verschiedenen veganen Kuchensorten. Die Bestellung wurde schnell aufgenommen und serviert. Allerdings wurden uns auch die Speisen vom Nachbartisch serviert, und am Ende wurde unsere Rechnung mit der des Nachbartischs verwechselt, was zu einigen Verwirrungen führte. Außerdem mussten wir lange auf die Möglichkeit zum Bezahlen warten. Trotzdem war der Kuchen lecker und der Kaffee gut!

Olli.T

Points +126

Mostly Veg
05 Mar 2024

Liebevoll zubereitetes Essen

Absolute Empfehlung in Salzburg! Sehr lecker und freundlich. Probiert die POSCA -Limonade.

Tavishi

Points +13

Vegetarian
15 Feb 2024

Wonderful restaurant

This place is so dear to my heart. My friends and I eat at this cafe/restaurant all the time.

I really like the curry, dhal, salads and soups, as well as all the daily specials. They have great sweet treats also - eg chocolate brownie, cookies and a range of home-made style cakes. They seem to use very good ingredients and they have options for people with food allergies. The coffees look great (I don't actually drink coffee). I have really appreciated the hot chocolate and hot lemon drink during winter.

If you don't happen to like some food or drink that you buy there, you can let them know and they will give you something else until you are happy. I think this is a great policy because you really can't lose.

The ambience is just wonderful - so inspiring and beautiful. I have bought some of their spiritual poetry books and referring to these books every now and again has really helped me deal with some problems in my life.

The workers are all super helpful, friendly and kind in my experience. I appreciate the table service.

I wholeheartedly recommend the Heart of Joy. Lunch times can become busy sometimes. They are also open up until the early evening if you prefer less risk of it having no tables left.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-15

Pros: Good quality food, Peaceful ambience, Good value

Doyler

Points +11

Mostly Veg
06 Feb 2024

Home away from home

I was in Salzburg a couple of weeks ago and really loved the City
Every day i ate at the Heart of Joy restaurant I really enjoyed every thing about it. The people were really friendly and welcoming and the food was just perfect for me. I also really enjoyed the serene atmosphere in there seeing videos of and listening to the music of Sri Chinmoy, A man who dedicated his whole life to promoting world peace. I had been fortunate enough to meet him in London in 2003. If Im in Salzburg again, I will definitely be eating there

Pros: Great food, Great service, Friendly helpful people

131

Points +17

Vegetarian
28 Jan 2024

Fantastic and outstanding !

It's my absolute topmost favourite restaurant in Salzburg #Veganuary

Pros: Spiritual, peaceful and cheerful atmosphere , Most inspiring and friendly staff , Just incredible coffee

smarana

Points +13

Vegetarian
27 Jan 2024

A body and soul feeding experience

The restaurant is very central, close to the congress hall and the Mirabell park.
If you go inside you are greeted by a spiritual energy and vibe, that is not easily found in a restaurant.
The staff is super friendly and the toilets are clean, which is always a very good sign.
There is always a daily special but you can also‚ à la carte from vegan and vegetarian options.
I tried the vegan raw chocolate cake, which I can really recommand, it is sweetend with maple sirup.
They have a warm kitchen throughout the day.

Pros: Fresh and high quality ingredients, nice, spiritual vibe, friendly service

Shora

Points +13

Vegetarian
26 Jan 2024

Fulfilling in every way

The name already gives such joy.

The food is excellent and divers and arrives quite fast. The staff is very kind.

A nice surprise is the presence of a peace statue and numerous colourful artworks with inspiring titles, such as "world family", "serve humanity" and "be kind to animals".

My favourite is the daily special that every weekday offers a culinary specialty from a different country. They are served at lunch time and so tasty that they sell out in a few hours time. Too good was also a special chocolate cake made with cashew nuts.

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-26




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