Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Raw
Western
Juice bar
European
Vegetarian and raw food cafe & restaurant, est. 2012. Cafe is downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Casual atmosphere and sometimes live music. Its flagship location. Confirmed permanently closed July 2020.
24 Reviews
First Review by anarchistanimal
LauraWagner
Points +110
Small and basic dishes - Edit
I tried the « curry ». It was just a small plate with some cheak pies, vegetables and a sauce. It was good but simply and too small.
Read moreCons: Not easy for english speakers
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deedee98
Points +40
Really pretty and good food - Edit
Handy locations and good avocado toast
Read morePros: Really impressive presentation , Tasty staple foods
Cons: Slow service
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SophieMyhreAhlstrand
Points +67
Really good breakfast - Edit
One of the best places I've tried.
Read moreThe scrample tofu was my favorite.
Pros: Nice atmosphere , Matcha frappe! , Nice staff
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youngryuv
Points +50
go here for dessert-2nd floor - Edit
the best cake i’ve ever had! Also has great atmosphere:) I hadn't got any chance to have there meals but their desserts were super. Most of desserts are vegan and it’s clearly marked. Please go and try!
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Leninator
Points +116
Lovely place, many options - Edit
All dishes we had were tasty, esp. the tom-yum soup with tofu. Almost everything is clearly marked raw, with sugar or containing dairy with a good choice of courses. Everything that is not specially marked ist vegan.
Read morePros: English menu, Nice interior, main dishes, starters, deserts & smoothies
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Stelly
Points +33
Excellent - Edit
Very good food, relaxing place, very nice waiters, speak English, cheap, we have returned several times.
Read morePros: Many vegan and raw options
Cons: Nothing
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Leah_Rzn
Points +6528
Good desserts - Edit
Nice place located close to the city center. There are 2 floors: on the 1st there’s buffet and on the 2nd - restaurant. All the vegan options are marked in the menu. Food on the 2nd floor is a bit pricey and the service is a bit slow. I wasn’t impressed with the main course but their desserts are really delicious.
Read moreWould recommend it as a coffee place with good vegan sweets.
NikitaLao
Thank you for such a great response about our cafe! It is very pleasant to know that foreigners can enjoy products of our work!
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Magrm87
Points +227
Mixed feelings. - Edit
I went twice. One experience was much better than the other. So I have mixed feelings about this place. The raw lasagna is like a starter so don’t get that if you are hungry. The pad Thai was tasty but nothing like a pad Thai and small portion too. Service can be slow. Went for breakfast on another day and the tofu scramble was delicious and a good portion for breakfast. Prices are on the higher side for St. Petersburg’s standards. Desserts are very good.
Read morePros: Small menu with 50% vegan options , Good breakfast selection, English menu
Cons: Small portions , Not much of an atmosphere , Slow service at times
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clark
Points +293
really good food - Edit
This review is for the second floor of Ukrop, which is where the full-service restaurant is located. I didn't try the cafeteria on the 1st floor.
Read moreFirst off, there's an English menu and several staff who can speak English. Such a lifesaver! I would highly recommend their black truffle rice along with their pumpkin soup. So good! The portion sizes in Russia tend to be smaller but this was just the right amount of food for my hangry self. I also tried their tofu steak dish on another night and while it was good, it didn't have quite the depth of flavor as their black truffle rice.
I loved the atmosphere here which was very relaxed and chill with great music in the background. It's a good place to go if you're on your own and want some downtime. Special mention should go to my server who was awesome and spoke excellent English.
Updated from previous review on 2018-09-23
Pros: english menu, great food, friendly, english-speaking staff
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PurpleCurrant
Points +3882
Great for breakfast - Edit
I only tried the café upstairs since the buffet had not opened yet, and I was pleasantly surprised. They have a bunch of vegan cakes (berry cheesecake, orange and chocolate etc) and fresh smoothies! I recommend the tofu scramble wrapped in chickpea omelette and those weird looking pancake balls!
Read morePros: tasty food, nice&clean setting, English menu
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RebekahModernel
Points +82
AMAZING!!! - Edit
I cannot recommend this place enough. They have really amazing food - some of the best vegan plant based food I’ve tasted. And the service is great.
Read morePros: Amazing food , Great service
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KatjaAtlas
Points +18
Amazing - Edit
Delicious and super cheap food! This place was an amazing suprise. I will definitely visit this place again next time I visit Saint Petersburg.
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Sammylee
Points +223
no a lot of vegan options - Edit
It's hard to know what's vegan as there's no English on any of the labels. Staff can speak a little English and it's a buffet that you pay by weight.
Read morePros: friendly staff
Cons: no English
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Selenasaied
Points +82
ew - Edit
Limited vegan options high prices no English
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vegan_ryan
Points +3865
Good, but not amazing - Edit
This is another "choose from the bar" type of place, and it was good, but it's more expensive than others for the same food.
Read moreStaff members were friendly across the language barrier, and there was nothing 'bad,' it just didn't stand out.
Pros: No meat, Friendly
Cons: More expensive than similar offerings
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Kim85
Points +40
delicious vegan food - Edit
Very good, thoughtful, buffet style, healthy fast food. Friendly and welcoming, made a big effort to translate into English when asked. Excellent value, delicious food!
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Sylvane
Points +1816
Nice restaurant, tasty food, vegan options - Edit
Very nice restaurant near Dostoïevski Museum. One ambient at the ground floor and another one at the first floor (we were there). Food is delicious, speacially the noodle with vegetables and
Read moremushrooms. The waistresse is very kind and speaks english. English menu. Vegan options and vegan deserts. Confortables chairs and nice atmosphere. Books and games are available. For french or english people, the prices in this restaurant are cheap. We use to eat for 15 euros per dish in Paris and here it's only 4 euros ! We tried several restaurants in Saint-Pétersbourg and Ukrop is our favorite for ambience, delicious food and cheap price. Take away is possible.
Très bon restaurant près du Musée Dostoïveski. Une ambiance au rez-de-chaussée, self-service simple et rapide, et une autre ambiance plus cosy au 1er étage (c'est là que nous étions).
La cuisine est délicieuse, nous avons particulièrement apprécié les spaghettis aux légumes et champignons. Les serveurs sont très gentils et parlent anglais. Carte en anglais. Choix de plats et desserts vegan. Atmosphère agréable et fauteuils confortables. Des livres et des jeux sont à disposition des clients. Pour les français ou les anglais, les prix de ce restaurant sont TRES avantageux. Nous sommes habitués à payer un plat 15/20 euros à Paris, ici cela coûte seulement 4 euros !
Nous avons essayé plusieurs restaurants à Saint-Pétersbourg et Ukrop est notre préféré pour l'atmosphère, la nourriture savoureuse et les prix avantageux. Vente à emporter également.
Pros: inexpensive/moderate, fast / english menu / kind waistress, delicious food / nice ambience
Cons: small portions
NikitaLao
Oh, thank you so much! It is very pleasent to me to read this... I see that my work is for goodness...
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NikitaLao
Points +72
Vagetarian cafe Ukrop, Marata 23, St. Petersburg - Edit
“Ukrop” – is a remarkable place in Petersburg. A café with a singular vegetarian cuisine, unique interior design with restful and cosy atmosphere. In two years “Ukrop” florihed into three cafes and each of them has its own concept and individuality.
Read more“Ukrop” on Marata St. 23rd, a café and bistro spread on two floors. You can eat a quick and hearty meal in the bistro, whilst in a restaurant upstairs you may deliberate over a dinner and relax sitting at a tactile table with little stones or nuts.
The three cafes are different but have similar original vegetarian dishes, cheerful interiors and a changeless warm welcome.
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veganchocaddict
Points +35
Lovely place - Edit
I ate here twice on a trip to St Petersburg. The decor is lovely, bright and modern, the service was good and the staff friendly. All of the food I ordered (vegan) was delicious, and some gave me ideas for things to try at home. I was very happy to find such a nice vegetarian place in a not so vegetarian town. Would go again!
Read morePros: tasty food, lots of vegan options
Cons: smallish portions, no chocolate dessert on menu
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zroq12
Points +389
i like this place - Edit
when you are in russia , consider yourself lucky to find a vegan place like this.
Read moreit has a great atmosphere and cozy decoration, great menu , great staff , you could go here a few times a week and have a great vegan lunch or dinner. vegan soups are nice too here. i like this place, so far my favourite in this city ! good location in centre as well.
Updated from previous review on Saturday April 26, 2014
Updated from previous review on Saturday April 26, 2014
Pros: nice vegan menu options, nice decoration cosy decoration, good location in centre
Cons: make sure what is vegan or not.
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AlexanderGamayunov
Points +56
stunningly!!!!!the best саfe in Russia! - Edit
Best vegan and raw restaurant in St. Petersburg and Russia!
Read moreThe cafe is located in the heart of a 4-minute walk from Nevsky street. an institution 2 floors.
on the 1st floor - a bistro, everything is very tasty and not expensive) salads (6-7 kinds each day), hot dishes (lasagna, potato gratin, chickpeas, vegetables), soups, desserts are divine! all very nice) can be at 5 euros a very satisfying meal. 80%-vegan dishes.
on the 2nd floor restaurant with author's cuisine a la carte.Here you can experience a gastronomic pleasure, in the truest sense of the word! dishes are very beautifully decorated, amazingly tasty) there are very many positions RAW-gpitstsa, cutlets, vegan balls, pasta, lots of cakes and pastries. There falafel, dumplings with cottage cheese and arugula, balls with green Peas and pistachios, roasted potatoes and a lot of the other) on the menu all the icons marked options-RAW, Vegetarian or vegan, which is very convenient! have a menu in English and friendly and caring staff! very beautiful design and lots of trees, greenery and light! To my surprise and happiness, there is no menu at all soy and soy meat, no seitan! lovely atmosphere and pleasant service!
This cafe is peace and love, and it seems that the entire staff is doing their job with love and gratitude!! I would say that it is not only the best саfe in Russia, but perhaps also in Europe!
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ericgoldman
Points +129
A Must-Visit - Edit
This is two restaurants in one. The first floor is casual with ordering out of a deli case. Upstairs is a charming sit-down restaurant, tastefully decorated with modern and festive fixtures. They claimed to have an English language menu, but none were available on my visit. Instead, one of the servers spoke competent English and patiently explained each menu choice to me. There were numerous vegan options, and they are separately identified on the menu.
Read moreI ordered a “Mexican” barley soup, raspberry-cherry dumplings and apple strudel—ALL VEGAN. The Mexican soup was bland and uninspired. It was thin on the barley and had no Mexican-style spicing at all; I presume what made it “Mexican” was some parsley. The dumplings were amazing. The humble-looking and plain dumplings were filled with cherries and raspberries and then covered with a raspberry drizzle. Though the dumplings sound like a dessert, they were savory. The berry sourness with a little sweetness mixed with the plain dumplings worked incredibly well—the flavors were sophisticated, nuanced and unexpected. Recommended. The apple strudel was very good and I had a hard time believing that it was vegan (though the English-speaking server repeatedly confirmed that they were). Overall, the combination of the lovely décor and the successful vegan dishes made this restaurant a must-visit on any vegetarian tour of St. Petersburg.
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ValeraDavydoff
Points +29
Cool ! - Edit
Best veg cafe in Russia.
Read moreStrongly recommended !
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anarchistanimal
Points +563
Delicious and healthy, stylish and relaxed space - Edit
The cafe downstairs is swish, with sleek decor and a trendy feel, but in a relaxed Scandinavian sort of way. You get your food at the counter and then choose a table, and can stay for hours. Prices are great value - I got a small soup, salad and main dish for 280 roubles. They have some traditional Russian dishes (including some delicious croquette things) as well as international-style dishes. 90 percent of the dishes are vegan, and there are plenty of raw salads as well. There are also gluten-free options. I went back a few times while I was in St Petersburg. I had many of their delicious salads - including seaweed, cabbage, cucumber and fresh herbs, beetroot, and creamy beans. They also have tofu dishes and hot dishes with chickpeas, buckwheat, black beans etc. Everything I had was delicious, fresh, creative and healthy. Serving sizes are modest, so you can sample a number of different dishes if you wish. The music selection was also great - kind of chilled out and moody.
Read moreThe upstairs restaurant is more fine-dining, with gourmet raw (and cooked) creations. The menu is split roughly into one third raw vegan, one third cooked vegan and one third vegetarian - clearly marked. Prices are higher than downstairs. Expect to pay around 500 roubles for a starter and main. But it's worth it - the food is beautifully crafted. I had a raw borsht, and the raw green burgers, which were marvellous. They also have lots of spectacular raw vegan desserts. I had a raw pumpkin cake that I can honestly say was the best dessert I've had in my life! It was perfectly balanced, delicious yet healthy, and cruelty-free.
Both upstairs and downstairs, there's no English on the menu, but the friendly workers spoke English and were happy to help me choose what I wanted and point out what is vegan.
Pros: Mostly vegan, Delicious and healthy food, Stylish space, superb raw desserts
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