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Refurbished and re-opened Dec 2015. Cafe serving lunch, dinner and desserts. Many dishes are gluten-free. Reported to serve dairy and eggs as of December 2024. Sometimes has live music. Was originally at 335 Trafalgar Square E. Hours reported being unreliable - call ahead to confirm opening times. Open Wed-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm. Closed Sun-Tue.
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8 Church St, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
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- Outdoor seating
- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 24 Aug 2025 by CLRtraveller
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110 Reviews
First Review by Gertrude225
Jessqi
Points +248
Great! - Edit
Loved the vibrancy of the space and the food. Really next level vegan food.
Read moreWe went on a Saturday night without a booking and were lucky to get a table. Definitely recommend booking ahead for Friday and Saturday nights.
Pros: Yum food, great space, super nice staff
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milllllllllllllllie
Points +42
THE BEST - Edit
My favourite vegan food in Nelson. Amazing menu, friendly staff, super cool decor and vibe. Plus my non vegan friends and family love it too!
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Hammer46
Points +11
A wonderful restaurant - Edit
Great choices and options. We had a wonderful lunch and took take-a-way for supper. Gray flavors and options. A must visit when you are in Nelson, NZ.
Read morePros: All vegan, Reasonable prices, Lots of options
Cons: Parking
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kezimah
Points +158
Gem in Nelson - Edit
Lovely vegan food in NZ
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rrruby
Points +125
A must-visit in Nelson! - Edit
We always stop here when passing through Nelson, the food is creative and always great, a fantastic range of ALL VEGAN food - and they pile the flavours on so the food is tasty AF!
Read morePros: Loads of options!, Unusual offerings, Yummy beer
Cons: Parking, Items sell out
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JordanGerlackEavy
Points +64
Menu is amazing - Edit
So many options of different types of food. I had the happy Buddha bowl which was great. Couldn’t decide what to eat as so many options
Read morePros: Amazing choices , Reasonably priced , Outdoor seating
Cons: Portion could be a bit bigger
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EricaVanSintAnnaland
Points +33
My favorite Nelson eatery - Edit
Lots of very tasty vegan options for lunch and dinner
Read moreQuirky place with a cozy and casual vibe, friendly staff
My favorite vegan place in Nelson
Pros: Excellent vegan options , Friendly staff , Portion size perfect
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esther802535
Points +332
Request fresh fries - Edit
I had the mushroom toast and a latte which were delicious but I order a side of fries and they were a bit old/cold. Otherwise pretty cute place maybe just request fresh fries.
Read morePros: Good location, Great drink selection, Vegan ice cream
Cons: Sides could be improved
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sradoja
Points +273
Pudding heaven - Edit
The puddings are to die for. Cute little outdoors area to sit in when warm.
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smartign
Points +53
Totally worth the stop - Edit
Great food! This is a must if you are vegan and doing you trip in a camping van and tired of eating canned beans.
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vegangeorgia
Points +32
Funky Vegan Vibes - Edit
Awesome decor and vibes (your menu comes in a vinyl sleeve) and fully vegan menu.
Read moreHighlights include Tiger Burger (with Sunfed Chicken and pineapple) and the fush & chups. Specials and cheesecake options change daily and there is a big selection of drinks including craft beers on tap. Service friendly and quick, can't wait to go back!
Pros: Great service, 100% vegan, Tap beers
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Richard Ross
Points +1188
Great food - Edit
What an excellent restaurant. We enjoyed our meal. Imaginative food well presented.
Read morePros: Great food, Good atmosphere, Friendly staff
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AnnettevZ
Points +400
Excellent vegan restaurant! - Edit
I had a delicious dinner in this fully vegan restaurant tonight. As entree four fried balls made with mushrooms and jackfruit and as main stacked layers of very tasty patties, portobello mushrooms and vegetables in two colourful and wellmade sauces. There are still a lot of dishes to explore!
Read moreIt was quite busy, but the service was prompt and the food arrived quickly.
The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere due to the friendly staff, the colourful and tasteful furbishment and the careful lighting.
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Patatine
Points +2811
Great chocolates and chai - Edit
Great hot beverages and HUGE brownie!!!
Read morePros: The place looks alternative and stylish
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RoxanneHde
Points +68
Finally an all-vegan restaurant - Edit
A lot of choices on the menu. Food was great - especially the brownie! Laid-back atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: A lot of options
Cons: A bit expensive
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stewartknapman
Points +15
One of our favourite restaurants - Edit
We’ll often go for work lunches, a night out with friends, or a nice dinner for just the two of us. Awesome vibe and friendly staff. Big dense vegan meals. We enjoy blowing our carnivorous friends minds with this place.
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LoganGriffin
Points +45
Great food and do takeaways - Edit
Had a great meal and the staff are great also
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Breakfast lunch and dinner options
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SparkyKilgour
Points +48
So tasty 😍 - Edit
Entirely vegan, great funky looking place with a cute outdoor seating area out back. Staff were amazing, very helpful.
Read moreLove that they still have a great range available between lunch and dinner hours.
Best warm noodle salad I've had yet!
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m@earthville
Points +10392
Best food in New Zealand! - Edit
East St Vegetarian Cafe was an instant fave, offering a creative menu of world-class vegan cuisine. We would return to Nelson just to try everything on the menu - and we just might.
Read moreThe three visionaries behind the menu are dedicated to the process of continual invention and refinement, and the fruits of their labors of love are sweet indeed!
Service was warm and friendly.
Don’t miss this excellent place if you’re anywhere near Nelson. Enjoy!
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Miss_xenia_
Points +775
Fully vegan meals! - Edit
The food was delicious and we loved the vibe. The menu hasn’t been reprinted but all food ingredients are 100% vegan. The drinks are still in transition but mostly vegan already. Keen to try one of the desserts in the future.
Read morePros: All food is vegan, Love the interior , Metal & paper straws only!
Cons: Closed on Mondays
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nabenson
Points +610
Delicious vegan menu - Edit
Huge selection of vegan options. I had the caesar salad and my husband had the burger. Of course we had a kombucha too. All very good and will be back to try something different.
Read morePros: Wide selection of vegan options, Coffees, teas, juices, food and desserts, Cute hip restaurant with outdoor seating
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Ruru8
Points +29
Delicious - Edit
This place doesn't really need any more reviews; it's a not-to-miss spot when in Nelson! I stopped by for lunch and had the buddha bowl which was great, lots of different delicious morsels all in one dish. The bbq pulled jackfruit was so tasty- a new discovery for me. Staff was friendly, service was fast even though the place was pretty full. A quirky, interesting place to hang out as well. Will definitely make an effort to head here whenever I'm in town.
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SuitableCoconut
Points +345
Delicious - Edit
Ate here on the 3rd of January 2019. Had the “chicken” burger and it was fantastic, and at a great price.
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StefanEngelhardt
Points +86
Aaaaaaamaaaazinnnng!!! - Edit
Absolut Atemberaubend!
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myrabrandi
Points +21
Most amazing food ever! - Edit
This cafe is a must for all vegetarians and vegans. We had burgers, stuffed mushrooms, jackfruit and the nori/mushroom balls which were all delicious and presented beautifully. Not only is the food amazing but the atmosphere of the place is too!
Read morePros: All vegan food, Beautiful presentation of food , Great atmosphere
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DotiR
Points +886
Amazing food and a very cool looking place. - Edit
It’s a vegetarian - not vegan restaurant so make sure you read the ingredients as many dishes contain cheese.
Read moreAs I don’t eat dairy I had one of the starters - mushroom ceviche and a few sides : marinated tofu, pulled jackfruit , hummus and kimchi.
Everything was amazing . Mushroom ceviche especially- a unique dish.
My partner who eats dairy had a Kissadilla( vegetarian quesadilla ) which was served with hummus and guacamole .
Pros: Vegan options, All vegetarian , Very cool looking place , central location
Cons: Not many fully vegan and gluten-free options, Staff can be slow
East st
Hi there, thanks for your review. Id like to just correct you on your statement that we were not Vegan, you are incorrect as we changed to a completely vegan menu, when it states ‘cheese’ or ‘chirizo’ its vegan , we are trying to normalise these terms. We would never state we are vegan if we werent. Thanks Vikki
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georgeousbabybear
Points +36
Loved this place! - Edit
I would never have found this place if not for happy cow! Great menu with so many different options. Such a treat to have a selection of desserts to choose from. The food was delicious and we loved the ambience of the place and the music was great too. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
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