Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
Western
Take-out
Adventist-run vegan-friendly restaurant and health food store. Set lunch starts at 11:30am and includes soup, rice with several veggie dishes, salad, and fruit drink. At other times, order from the menu. Also sells whole-grain breads, grains and more. Take-out products like pizza and lasagna comes with cheese, be sure to inquire for vegan options. Open Mon-Thu 7:30am-6:00pm, Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, Sun 9:00am-2:00pm. Closed Sat and Holidays.
44 Reviews
First Review by Scrablero
Ebbplant
Points +547
Cheap goodness - Edit
For santa marta its cheap. Definitely wholesome food and nice workers. Just ask about vegan options theres enough. The healthfood store attached interesting also. 18000 for menu del dia 4 options. Filling as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-27
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Huraiquire
Points +9763
Seems the prices vary - Edit
The food was okay, but something made me incredibly ill. I ensured many times there was no peanuts, but I must have been allergic to something else. Anyways, my partner enjoyed it, but in the end, for a single lunch menu we were charged 20k. My partner is German, so many they paid the white ppl tax (?), but it seems others pay 17k, 18k… well, you might want to ask before ordering to be sure. For reference, a menu like this in other places range from 12-16k on average. 😌
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hardcorekr
Points +908
NEW NAME! Has vegan and veggie lunches, all fresh - Edit
On gmaps it's called BIOSALUDABLE... Vegan lunch was 18k incl a cold drink, soup and main dish.
Read moreHuraiquire
They charged us 20k 🫠😅
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Hope that didn't kill your travel budget too much.
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It’s alright. I just know those meals typically go for about 12k so the concept of paying almost double just took us by surprise. We’ll ask ahead next time 😅
Read morehardcorekr
I haven't seen meals that cheap in the hip veggie stores of the big cities of Colombia
Read moreHuraiquire
They’re everywhere. Santa Marta has a few. I saw two just yesterday. Unfortunately I don’t remember any of their names, but you can try asking locals for a typical “almuerzo” place. They should be able to tell you the nearest one. It’s usually a place with outdoor seating and mostly residents of the area (no English menus and such). ☺️
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Veggie/vegan also? Only saw a few?
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No, just “regular” restaurants that can make the almuerzos with more beans/lentils and add patacones, plus reduce the price. They can veganise it. I also saw some places offer egg to vegetarians instead of meat, so vegetarian options are available too. Animal based is about 15-16k, veggie 14k usually and vegan 12k. We get around the villages like this, since my partner and I have been backpacking Colombia for 90days today! We’re on our way out now due to visas, but yeah some veggie places offer similar prices, which vegan places more often than not charging more. Medellin and Bogota are the most competitive, so you can find vegan veggie places with also similar prices.
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Eccehomo
Points +1084
Restaurante y cafeteria con buena oferta - Edit
El lugar resulta ideal para cualquier momento del día, cuenta con productos de panadería, embutidos, bebidas frías y calientes, como opciones para el desayuno y almuerzo, con platos a la carta y menú del día, la atención es bastante amable y está ubicado por los bancos del centro histórico.
Read moreEs importante preguntar que alimentos contienen lácteos o huevos, ya que es una lugar vegetariano y usan este tipo de productos en algunas preparaciones.
Pros: Variedas, Precio
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MikeElProu
Points +1199
Relación calidad-precio insuperable - Edit
Por 17.000 pesos (menos de 4€) tienes un plato completo más bebida. Le dije a la mujer que era vegano y me dijo entre qué opciones podía elegir para completar el plato. Repetí las croquetas (especie de burger de falafel). Recomendable.
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PauComa
Points +129
Deliciosa! - Edit
Un rincón pequeño pero con muchísimos platos, todos riquísimos y a buen precio!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-06
Pros: Muchos platos veganos y vegetariano , Económico , Personal amable y atento
EraimePuig
Totalmente de acuerdo, almorzar allí fue genial! sobretodo por la compañía :)
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JamieWilliams
Points +1159
Options galore at a good price - Edit
What a pleasant surprise this place was. A good meal of the day and a menu of day where you can chose 4 items from the list or display cabinet. At a reasonable price (COP 17,000)and speedy service. I think this will become our go to place in Santa Marta.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-15
Pros: Select 4 from the list, Good Price, Speedy service
Cons: Closed on Saturdays
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Masha7
Points +44
💚 - Edit
Nice people nice food. Veggie lunch, veggie meats and desserts . Also delicious exotic fruit juices
Read morePros: Lots of veggie products
Cons: Just lunch menu at lunch time
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madreperla24
Points +26
Delicioso y variado. Opciones veganas! - Edit
Comida fresca, variada y deliciosa. Debes escoger 4 opciones para el menú de almuerzo y lo demás son adiciones. Menú a $17.000 COP.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-02
Pros: Gran variedad de opciones para almuerzo., Delicioso, fresco y bien condimentado , Lugar agradable y limpio.
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joseph.alexander
Points +23
Tasty and with lot of options - Edit
Awesome place, no that far from Santa Marta's Bay. For lunch they have several different options at affordable price. Some of them have cheese and some vegan options have soy cheese. You can make a healthy balanced plate high on protein.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-02
Pros: Variety of options , Tasty, Affordable
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RoxanneHeston
Points +74
Great deal but strange - Edit
They only had one vegan dinner option when I was there but it was a big one for only 17.000 Colombian pesos (~3.50USD) and included vital wheat gluten! A bit heavy on the carbs otherwise though. Also they were confused when I asked if any of the desserts were vegan; they basically said “you want without milk or eggs? Um, they’re baked goods.” They seated me at a table in the store part, which was a strange dining experience.
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CharlotteCornette
Points +451
Nice and affordable - Edit
If you are looking for a place to eat with affordable and filling options this is the place 😊
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ThiagoDias
Points +144
Restaurante y cafetería vegan - Edit
Restaurante y cafetería con varias opciones de snacks, zumos veganos y jugo
Read morePros: muy buenos snacks veganos, Precio accesible, muchas opciones de jugo
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stephan281094
Points +860
Very nice and affordable - Edit
Had the all-vegan lunch here, which was a soup and rice with vegetables, soy meat and fried plantain. The staff was very friendly and the price of the lunch was pretty cheap! Great option to have.
Read morePros: Affordable, Friendly staff
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WilliamRiveraCerón
Points +31
Excelente atención y gran variedad de productos !!!! - Edit
Me encantó, delicioso
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MarianaCalva
Points +1250
Muy bueno - Edit
Tienen la varias opciones y es bastante económico tienes que elegir 4 platos para completar tu menú
Read morePros: Tiene opciones veganas
Cons: No especifican que el pan tiene mantequilla , No es vegano
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NataliaRamos
Points +13
Barato y delicioso - Edit
Es uno de los mejores lugares de comida vegetariana en Santa Marta. Es barato y las porciones son generosas. Volvería encantada
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JahleelWasser
Points +1747
Microondas - Edit
Pedí papa relleno, una empanada de verduras, y un croquante de garbanzos. Los pusieron en una microondas 😂😂! Además se cayó un croquante, y lo volvió a ponerlo en su lugar para vender 😲
Read morePros: Papa relleno, empanada de vegetales, falafel
Cons: Microondas
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keepbouncing
Points +142
Great little place! - Edit
Probably one of the best lunches I've had during my stay in Santa Marta. Excellent vegan selection and amazing prices. Lunch special, with choice of 4 items and a drink costs just $13000. Highly recommend!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Excellent prices
Cons: Limited hours
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Zambezikid
Points +440
Cheap n cheerful - Edit
Very friendly place. Great for lunch. Has about 10 options daily from which you can choose 4 for a set lunch.
Read moreAlways 5-6 vegan options.
Also has a handy food store and juice bar.
Pros: Cheap, Friendly
Cons: Not a huge nr of options.
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Fab.
Points +49
Pratique, très bien placé. - Edit
Restauration rapide style self service avec plusieurs choix possibles.
Read moreTrès bien placé proche du centre historique, très peu fréquenté par les touristes et pas cher du tout.
Pros: Beaucoup d'options végétariennes ou véganes, Pas cher
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Jenster
Points +1076
Simple and good - Edit
I loved this place. Had rice, another grain dish, chickpea curry/soup and a veggie dish with cold lovely mint tea. All vegan and very tasty. Big portions and filling. Great value for money at COP 11,500 (about £3/4). Cafeteria like dining area and very helpful staff, who made an effort with my lack of Spanish.
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Maobiomech
Points +2090
Excelente lugar en el centro histórico - Edit
Este lugar me gustó mucho pues a pesar de estar en el centro histórico de Santa Marta, no es pretencioso, buscando cobrar de más como en otros lugares de esa zona. La atención es muy buena. Si se quieren productos veganos, hay que preguntar, pero ellos tienen una buena variedad de comidas, tortas y unos deliciosos jugos que preparan con leche de soya. También venden embutidos y tofu.
Read morePros: Precio justo, Sabor y variedad de comidas, Tienda de embutidos vegetales
Cons: Horario
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MikeFeinstein
Points +1602
Source for vegan products - Edit
This restaurant also has a retail section. They have incredible home-made tamales that are made with something like a gluten-free Tofurky sausage inside. Fantastic quality, wrapped in banana leaves. They will heat it up there for you, or you can get it for take out. They also sell tofu, some vegan meats, great vegan cookies and some whole wheat bread rolls. A great place to stock up on items if you plan on heading to Palomino afterwards, where such vegan products are not sold.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-12-31
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Sjammie
Points +57
was ok, not great for vegans - Edit
Most options are veggie but not vegan, and the vegan options are ok but not great. It is not a very charming place, but the lady who helped me was friendly.
Read morePros: cheap
Cons: not great vegan food
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wardubachs
Points +42
Vital is cheap and tasty - Edit
This restaurant has very good lunch deals. For example: $11.000 Colombian Pesos will get you a plate with three choices of dishes, a soup and a huge glass of Chica, Agua de Panela or bebida de lineza.
Read moreClean and friendly restaurant.
Pros: Tasty food at a good price, Lots of vegetables, Pastries and burgers also very good
Cons: It's best for lunch, after 15:00 less options
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CamiFarfán
Points +30
Awesome - Edit
It is a really nice place and food is delicious. Option include vegetarian and vegan dishes which are pretty affordable :)
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