Vegan
Western
Bakery
Portuguese

Small and simple vegan cafe serving coffee, cake and savory dishes. Has smoothies, cakes, dish of the day, pizza and desserts. Also sells vegan groceries and cosmetic products. Offers tourist information and tours, newspapers, stationery, books, and souvenirs. Built from recycled products. Owner is an animal rights activist that represents and goes to several movements - check Instagram or Facebook as will close when attending protests. May close during winter, check ahead. Delivery phone 966533474. Open Tue-Sat 12:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00. Closed Sun-Mon. Delivery available after 4pm.


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208 Reviews

First Review by JamieCollison

EmmanuelleLajoie

Points +39

Vegetarian
14 Apr 2019

Okay place to go

Veggie Momi was okay. The curry was quite tasty and so was the coffee, although it would have been nice if it was warm. The "samosas" were a bit too salty and could have had more taste. The owner is very friendly and welcoming, so we would go back again even if it was not the best meal ever.

Pros: Friendly service, Reasoanble price, Some tasty food

Cons: Some less tasty food

GoVegan2910

Points +37

Vegan
05 Apr 2019

Great vegan food & great talks

There are a lot of great meals and you can tell that it‘s all made with a lot of love. Especially the homemade vegan cheese is a must-try.

Monica is a lovely person and an ambitious animal rights activist.
Always great talks!

Pros: Awesome vegan cheese, Great dishes of the day, Animal rights activism

coflats

Points +145

Vegan
24 Mar 2019

Delicious and super friendly

Very friendly vegan activists. Great food and music.

Pros: Delicious

Cons: None

jupiraa

Points +16

Vegan
22 Mar 2019

The best place

Very good food..
=)

EricAnna341

Points +25

Vegetarian
15 Mar 2019

I left feeling like an awful person

I drove out of my way specifically to find this restaurant because I wanted to eat some vegan food... I didn’t do any research so all I knew was that they were vegan options at this place After traveling all day on a plane and then renting a car from Faro and stopping on our way to Lagos .. I was really hungry because I hadn’t eaten anything all day.
So I entered this place and there was no greeting no one even looked up from what they were doing to say hello and there were two people working. The sign on the door clearly said that you should order at the bar. So I checked out a menu and I ask if you questions about the pizza like if it had vegan cheese on it and so on .. then I decided to order a burger . I was so hungry and oblivious that apparently I never bothered to look around me and see that there was a lot of PETA posters and things on the walls. I WAS JUST REALLY HUNGRY. Even while ordering I got nothing but dirty looks and sarcasm so I was obviously i was really confused and hurt. The woman asked me things like if I wanted it to go because I was just standing there and not sitting... I was really confused because I thought I had to order at the front. Then when she told me she could put cheese on the burger I ask her if it was vegan because I just wanted to make sure and she gave me the craziest attitude ever and told me that I needed to take a look around me
I have never felt so belittled and so small in my entire life and I left that place crying and had my husband tell her that I didn’t want my food anymore so that I could get out of there. I have no idea what I did wrong But I hope no one ever has to feel the way I did walking in that place.

Magdalena.Berlin

Points +186

Vegan
10 Mar 2019

Fantastic Vegastic

We had delicious food, thoughtfull conservations with the owners of the restaurante and some nice hints for cooking vegan food. The amount of food was good, such a good eater gets satisfied.
I think here is a fantastic place to be for all people. We are so happy that we found this place.

Pros: cute dog, nice owners, delicious food

MikePeach

Points +47

Vegan
13 Dec 2018

Amazing activism, spreading awareness in the form of great food!

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Comida excelente e completemente vegana, tudo "feito em casa" num ambiente acolhedor, pacífico e íntimo, como se estivéssemos a visitar a casa de uma amiga. Cheio de positividade e amor, mas sem deixar de dar ênfase à forte importância da justiça e liberdade para os nossos amigos animais.

Eu recomendo muito visitar, não só porque não te vais arrepender da comida deliciosa, das conexões, amizades e partilha de ideias, mas também por experimentares a energia nobre desta visão de paz e justiça. Um estabelecimento que não se esconde ou fraqueja frente à pressão. Esta é uma verdadeira atitude forte de ética que as pessoas precisam, e não vão se arrepender, de ouvir.

Precisamos mais disto no mundo; empresas veganas com Ativismo Verdadeiro como seu objectivo principal e não apenas uma ferramenta de lucro que pode se trair ao primeiro sinal de problemas.

Uma causa que vale apoiar!

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Incredible, completely vegan food, all homemade, in a cozy, peaceful and intimate environment, like you're visiting a good friend's home. Full of positivity and love, but without compromising the strong importance of justice and freedom for our animal friends.

I highly recommend visiting, not just because you won't regret the delicious food or the connections, friendships, and sharing of great ideas, but also to experience the great energy and vision of peace and justice. It's a business (and hostess) not afraid to show the truth, that wears its heart on its sleeve and doesn't succumb to society's pressure. This raw attitude of truth and ethics is exactly what people need, and won't regret, hearing.

We need more of this in the world; principled vegan businesses with true activism as their main objective and not just as a profit gimmick, who could sell out at the first sign of problems.

A cause definitely worth supporting!

Pros: Comfort Food, Homemade, Positive, Cozy Environment, Uncompromising Ethical Message

Marcel90

Points +74

Vegetarian
12 Oct 2018

Not too impressed

I went here in September 2018. This was pretty much the only vegan place in the Old Town / touristy side of town. It's quite small and has a bit of an alternative vibe going on. It's full of animal rights posters and info materials which is a positive in my book. The owner is very passionate about veganism and really plays a pioneer role in Albufeira which deserves to be honoured. Yet he food, unfortunately, isn't quite up to scratch. I ordered the "prato do dia" - lasagna - and a mushroom dish. None of the food is cooked fresh -- there are apparently no cooking facilities in the store -- but the owner just sticks them in the microwave and a small oven. The lasagna was unfortunately not all too appealing on first sight and taste, too. It just tasted of undercooked tomato puree and salty soy cheese without any subtle flavours. The mushroom dish was served on "fries" which were just completely soaked through by the sauce on top. Bill came to approx. 16 euros. All in all, it was a bit disappointing. Luckily, Albufeira has some better options on the East side of town.

Pros: Pioneer for vegan food in the touristy old town, Central

Cons: Food not prepared fresh for you, taste lacking, Interior not really cozy, more of a studenty vibe, On the expensive side for what you get

Miguel Sousa

Points +160

Vegan
30 Sep 2018

VeggieMommy is one of a kind

Very good tasty food. It's like you're at home eating top food. The owner is very kind, 1 minute of talk and felt I had a new friend. Everyone should have a VeggieMommy in their life :)

Pros: Kind staff , Tasty food, The owner is a Vegan activist

krysteleal

Points +705

Vegan
04 Sep 2018

Welcome to a friend's house!

It's more than a restaurant. It's a place of education. The restaurant manager is very educated and informed about all the animal and vegan cause, and she does not hesitate to explain and spread knowledge. We arrived after 3pl, but we still tasted the dish of the day that was delicious. It's homemade food invented and personalized at the moment. I didn't feel that I was in a restaurant but a friend's house! I highly recommend!

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É mais do que um restaurante. É um local de educação. A responsável do restaurante é muito culta e informada sobre toda a causa animal e vegana, e não hesite em explicar e espalhar conhecimento. Chegámos quase em cima do fecho da tarde, mas ainda provámos o prato do dia que estava delicioso. É comida caseira, inventada e personalizada no momento. Não me senti num restaurante, mas sim numa casa de uma amiga. Recomendo muito!

riantonia

Points +18

Vegan
26 Aug 2018

lively place

super cute place, the owner is amazingly - lovely woman. we went the last day before leaving I bet she could give good recommendations on vegan food in portugal too. you can tell this place is run wholeheartedly, food is very tasty!

Pros: amazing owner , reasonably priced

ChristosMazurek

Points +22

Vegan
13 Aug 2018

Best experience ever. GO THERE!

We visited Veggie Momi on the last day of our vacations in algarve and we spent there all of the day! Tryed all of her dishes and everything was super delicious and made with so much love, you can only find only in a house kitchen but Monica is there every day filling this little shop with her passion. If you are interested in vegan activism you really need to visit her! Only good vibes in Veggie Momi

SamanthaPatricia

Points +29

Vegan
08 Aug 2018

Beautiful little vegan cafe/shop

Came here twice during our stay in Albufeira and Veggie Momi was so lovely and welcoming. She makes the tastiest food! It's all vegan and she's very passionate about it all which I love 😍 There are breakfasts, main meals, homemade cakes. All vegan!

Pros: All the vegan food, Friendly owner , Fresh and tasty food at good prices

AnaLeite

Points +22

Vegan
30 Jun 2018

nice vegan place

nice place, nice food, nice people, really recommend

con_mi_perrita

Points +481

Vegan
19 May 2018

friendly, cute, cosy and very tasty

Cute little café and shop run solely by one vegan animal rights activist. There are daily specials and also pizza, burger a a wrap on the menu. My partner and I shared a pizza, plate of the day (salad and seitan) and chocolate cake with coffees. The food was all very tasty, especially the chocolate cake. The lattes were huge and only €2! Everything was great value and we enjoyed it all. The owner is very friendly and raising awareness of veganism in Portugal through her cafe and activism.

Pros: friendly, tasty, great value, cute

Cons: none

rycee

Points +15

Mostly Veg
03 May 2018

nice small vegan place

This small place was a real find!
The two meals of the day (a bean stew and a vegetable- potato-soy sausage bake) were delicious.
The only dessert available at the time was a tasty coconut cake without sugar with chocolate and cream. They have nice craft beer and organic vegan wine.
The owner Monica made us feel at home and we'll certainly visit again.

Pros: good value, tasty food, friendly staff

Vesva

Points +27

Vegan
03 May 2018

tasty vegan food and very friendly owner

Veggiemomi had some of the tastiest inexpensive homemade vegan meals I had eaten in Portugal!
I was surprised how simple looking dishes like black bean stew and potato-veggie bake could taste so good.
I loved their vegan coconut cake with chocolate sauce and whipped cream!
The owner is super friendly and knows a lot about vegan food and animal rights.

Pros: excellent food, excellent value, friendly staff

Cons: small place, can get full quickly

Thewalrus39

Points +56

Vegan
29 Apr 2018

great little spot

Veggie Momi is very friendly and helpful for vegans in albufeira. She also has delicious food and snacks made in her shop.

JamieCollison

Points +30

Vegan
21 Oct 2017

Vegans! Start here.

If you’re starting off your week in Albufeira as a Vegan, this is your first stop. Monica can assist you with lots of information about food in the area and she’s really nice. She also offers up great coffee and cake.

Pros: Coffee, Cake, Information




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