Plant based cafe in central New Plymouth. Serves pies, sausageless rolls, slices, coffee, tea and housemade smoothies from 8am. Hot foods and salads served from 11am with menu including beet burgers, mock salmon & cream cheese bagels, and crispy mock chicken and chips. Also has raw smoothies, fresh juices, soy smoothies and raw slices. Caters for special events such as weddings and birthdays. Previously named Loving Hut. Confirmed closed, Nov '21.
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178 Devon St E, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310
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34 Reviews
First Review by Barleycorn
MadisonDeans
Points +26
It’s closed - Edit
doesn’t open until February 2022
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.Amy.
Points +32
Amazing! - Edit
Beautiful selection of options and very reasonable prices - highly recommended!!!
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zeleni_most
Points +151
Best food in New Plymouth - Edit
The food here is fantastic. We came back every day during our trip, and made lunch at Three Pillars our primary meal of the day. (Dinner options in NP are a bit thin on the ground.)
Read moreThey have a lunch buffet with classic hot vegan dishes and salads. You can complement this with pies, wraps, burgers and bagels.
They also have a dessert cabinet full of great tasting sweet slices, and serve a very good coffee.
It was also nice to see a great cross-section of New Plymouth locals eating lunch here.
The one weak point was the ergonomics of the cafe. There are couches, book shelves and plants obstructing my efforts to eat their fantastic food.
Pros: Fantastic food, Healthy and wide range of choice, Good Coffee
Cons: Only open for lunch, Tables not well organised
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Diz Parker
Points +171
Choices - Edit
A lovely totally vegan cafe situated on New Plymouth's main street. So many choices it was hard to decide. I went for the buffet - which was tasty and fresh. My friend ordered the burger, and I admit I had a bit of food envy. However, I did get to try some as it was so big!
Read moreGreat value for money.
They also sell some vegan foods - I bought a tin of Banana Blossom as I haven't tried it before. The woman who was working there told me it makes great "fish", so I am looking forward to having a 'fish' and chip night very soon.
Pros: All vegan food, Great value for money, Lots of choices
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jamessotiri
Points +34
Amazing Vegan Buffet food - Edit
Me and my girlfriend came here to get a coffee and after seeing the vegan buffet lunch we had to stay. They have small, medium, large plates you select what plate you want and fill up from a selection of hot and cold foods. We filled up the plate to the brim. They had loads to offer with lots of gluten free options. Was an amazing find the prices are very fair for the amount you can have would highly recommend.
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Siolovesplants
Points +386
Vegan haven - Edit
This place is a vegans dream. An entire Buffet, all vegan, super tasty, lots of fresh options, decent price for portions, lovely place to eat and lovely staff. A must visit when in NP! Update: if you're lucky enough to try one of their 'meat' pies in the cabinet, please do, best pie I've ever had 🙌
Read morePros: Vegan heaven, all vegan.
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AnnikaMason
Points +87
Great food and good value - Edit
Definitely recommend
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MichaelFry-White
Points +113
Delicious and healthy - Edit
Went for the buffet lunch. You just grab a plate and take it to the counter. Fast, easy, cheap, healthy and all vegan. What more can you ask for?
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excellent cafe...but only open Mon - Friday 0800 - 1430. Saturday closed.
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ConcertoSD
Points +103
A delicious all-vegan trip around the world! - Edit
Vegan travel can be vexing at best and difficult at worst, so we were ecstatic to find Three Pillars Cafe. Now no longer affiliated with the Loving Hut group, this restaurant stands on its own. Lunch was buffet-style. We picked up plates and selected from many choices including a yellow curry with vegetables, eggplant moussaka, tomato and pumpkin pasta, Moroccan salad, egg rolls, and others dishes. Passing by the dessert case, I opted for the chocolate mousse cake, although I was tempted by many others. Everything was delicious! The staff was very friendly, and gave us some sightseeing tips for the area. I wish we were staying longer and could return regularly.
Read morePros: Many many choices!, Fresh and well-prepared food., Great staff!
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ArturasK
Points +1314
Ok - Edit
I never had lunch buffet but food on the menu for dinner was average. It is good that they are fully vegan but I think some of their recipes could be improved. Chilli didn’t impress much and burger was too oily for my taste. On the bright side, we bought some tasty meat replacement (green bag) which we had with pitas and tomatoes. That was delicious.
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Shellz_111
Points +74
Buffet - Edit
The food was delicious 😋 lovely atmosphere
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maddywa
Points +203
Best food in NP - Edit
Awesome vegan buffet open from 11:30-2 weekdays. Delicious salads. Lots of protein options. Yummy drinks. Not to be missed by any vegans/veges passing through.
Read morePros: All vegan , Mostly healthy , Lovely staff
Cons: Closed on weekends
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SgtD
Points +22
Awesome Lunch Buffet, Dinner Menu improvable - Edit
Lunch Buffet was very delicious. Really everything tasted awesome. Came back next day to dinner time and were disappointed about the dinner menu with just a few choice which wasn't really good. So, if you come to eat here I can highly recommend the Lunch Buffet. By the way the juices and smoothies are really good and fresh as well.
Read morePros: Lunch Buffet awesome
Cons: Dinner Menu improvable
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garethdavies514
Points +202
Loved it here... - Edit
We ate here on my birthday last year whilst visiting New Plymouth. Loved it! Super friendly staff and great food.
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meislnicoline
Points +939
Great place - Edit
Loved eating here! Everyone that works there is vegan as well. Loved especially the cheese cake!
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Marikiwa
Points +197
Excellent - Edit
I visited New Plymouth last year with my partner and on our first day we decided to try Loving Hut.. We had lunch there 3 times in 3 days! It was so delicious and great value that we didn't even care about trying somewhere else. The buffet is amazing, the staff is very friendly and the place is simple and calm. They have a little library with vegan books to read there. I wish there was more Loving Huts around NZ.
Read morePros: Delicious, Great value, Friendly staff
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Limatango
Points +265
yum a.f - Edit
This place is seriously awesome. The lunch buffet is where it's at - So many delicious options, both healthy and a little bit naughty and great value for money. The only down buzz here is that the buffet is only open for lunch on week days and I work on the other side of town waaaaa! So yum. Get amongst it :)
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WiremuHuatauMunro
Points +18
Go for the lunch time buffet!!! - Edit
Some of the most amazing vegan food I've had!! Incredibly tasty buffet. And definitely try the "nut cheesecake"!!!
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ZoeMagor
Points +18
Amazing Food, decent price - Edit
The food is incredible! So tasty and a massive variety at the buffet. Desserts not too bad either, and for what you get the price is pretty good too.
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african_daisy
Points +116
Amazing! - Edit
we couldn't get enough of it! all the dishes were sooo yummy! could not even name a favorite. the salads were creative,fresh and super tasty! absolutely recommed it
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SimonK
Points +16
Pleasant Suprise - Edit
Huge selection of vegan food in a buffet style fill your own plate service. Seemed busy and popular and friendly owner. Was in New Plymouth for two days and wouldn't have thought to find such a place! Very inspiring to see it busy with a range of people from all walks of life incl. families.
Read morePros: Heaps of vegan options!
Cons: A little like a food hall.
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dave4310
Points +21
Cannot fault it - Edit
I go for the lunchtime buffet which is well-priced and tasty. When I say tasty, I mean awesome in the true sense, much tastier than any meat meals I ate when I ate meat. I didn't know you could do so much with 100% plant-based food and not even a sniff of dairy. There is plenty of choice and I should patronise this place more such is it's value in the dairyland of Taranaki.
Read moreThe decor is plain, it is more of a cafe than a restaurant I think but that food..mmm.
Pros: Gorgeous food., Excellent beverages., Friendly, committed staff
Cons: Quite small
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Without_Cruelty_Blog
Points +713
Lovely Loving Hut - Edit
I visited the Loving Hut with my boyfriend in May this year, it was my birthday and I was really excited to be going to an all vegan restaurant in the small coastal town of New Plymouth.
Read moreThe lunch time buffet is really great, it's amazing value and there are so many options to choose from. There are 3 plate sizes to choose from, you pick your size and pay accordingly. We are both very greedy so opted for large! It was $12 each and we left feeling very full and very happy.
The dishes include: spring rolls, curries, stir fries, salads, fried tofu, pasta in sauce, shepards pie, lasange and fresh veggies. You can grab a bottle of water for free and read a book about veganism while you dine.
The staff are amazing and there is a notice board towards the back advertising cool things like yoga and meditation.
This place is a true gem and I would highly recommend it!
Pros: All Vegan, Lots of Choice , Peaceful Environment
Cons: All you can eat style buffet would be better
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Ellenoco
Points +36
A little gem - Edit
My first time at a solely vegan restaurant and it was a lovely experience. We got the tofu starter. A generous portion and very tasty. And the burger for main which was delicious. A little book shelf too with informative books and recipe books. (we were there for the dinner menu on a Saturday night)
Read morePros: Fully vegan! Well priced.
Cons: Wedges were frozen... Just had to give some negat
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@ndy
Points +1276
A must-visit when we are in New Plymouth... - Edit
We always eat here at least a couple of times when we visit New Plymouth for WOMAD weekend in March. The food is great quality and everything in the restaurant is vegan. I love it. Cabinet food and buffet choices don't vary too much but the options are all tasty (I've tried everything!)and they charge by the plate size so you can mix up the options depending on what you decide to eat on the day. It's generally popular and busy and the buffet/cabinet is constantly being restocked from the kitchen.
Read moreThe desserts are always interesting with great cakes and when we were there 2 weeks ago, delicious passionfruit cheesecake! Tasty smoothies and juices are available to compliment the meal. Highly recommended!
Pros: Clean and casual dining area, Staff are always friendly., Very affordable prices
Cons: Pity they're not open for breakfasts too
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psiphi75
Points +257
Great Little Oasis - Edit
We never thought we would find a vegan havan in New Plymouth. This place has a small-ish buffet, you pay by plate and there are some extras like pies and "sausage rolls"... and fantastic deserts. It all comes at a reasonable price.
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Pros: Great Food, Cheap
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EmmaBarr
Points +94
delicious food! - Edit
Yummy food, lots of great options! I had the lunch buffet. My fave was the spaghetti with bbq sauce. Also had the cheesecake which was delicious!! Got takeaway for dinner as did my meat eating boyfriend!
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