Vegan
International
Western
Buffet
Fast food
Australian
Non-profit community organization operating several cafes on a "pay as you feel" concept. Seats 100. Fully vegan since Mar 2018. Reported closed March 2022.
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3 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia
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Last update on 04 Mar 2022 by Guest
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Added by eric on 01 Aug 2007
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52 Reviews
First Review by KelseyApple
EIIie
Points +104
Fantastic - Edit
Great vibes, delicious food, love it!
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Tasty.Plant.Based
Points +818
Beautiful place to eat. - Edit
I have only been once to this pay as you feel venue. The surrounding convent grounds are beautiful to walk through, and the meals we had were tasty. It was a wonderful place to visit.
Read morePortion sizes can be small if you go for an evening meal but the buffet during the day I'm told is very extensive and super filling.
Pros: Tasty food, Pay as you feel , Great atmosphere and grounds
Cons: Smaller portion sizes
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Mike1080
Points +44
Such an amazing vegan restaurant - Edit
This is one of the best vegan restaurants I've been to in my life. I love the food and the awesome social cause behind the restaurant chain.
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HedenZoumboulis
Points +117
Awesome - Edit
Always a good time in here ! The food is delicious and the vibe is nice 🌱🌞
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amandadiana
Points +1128
Always satisfying - Edit
Great Food. Great atmosphere.
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WeFewVeggies
Points +365
FANTASTIC Wholistic Vegetarian NIRVANA..... - Edit
"Pay as You Feel"...... What a concept!
Read moreThis is an Amazing Place. All inclusive, Never Exclusive and a Seat for everyone from the Socially displaced to the Prime Minister!!!
EVERYBODY SHOULD EAT HERE..at least once! I guarantee you will want to come back again!
Pros: no Booking, Great Flavour
Cons: can be very busy
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Tebs
Points +114
Amaaazing!!! - Edit
I had so many good experiences over there. The food is very nice and you pay what you feel, it is very inclusive. Simple but made with vegan love 💚
Read morePros: Vegan, Affordable , Delicious
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Patatine
Points +2493
Very nice concept and amazing food - Edit
Great place to be with a beautiful garden 🙂
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l0vec0urtney
Points +485
THE BEST EVER - Edit
I don’t have one negative thing to say about Lentils!
Read moreThe staff are so lovely and enthusiastic, the atmosphere is amazing with great people and sometimes live music, the food is inventive and delicious and ALL VEGAN and the coffee is good too. They also have a little outside bit where sometimes there’s someone making dumplings or sushi or momos or roti!!
Spent 7 months living near here visiting multiple times a week and I’ll always go back when I’m in the area.
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff, Good coffee
Guest
ChalkyWhite
Points +172
☮️☮️☮️ - Edit
Absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is so amazing. Love the whole concept
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wils
Points +96
Great good and fantastic concept! - Edit
Pay as you feel. Either you pay for only your food, or you can add and even pay for someone else. Food is delicious!
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agipany
Points +1220
Very nice buffet - Edit
Food was delicious , very chilled vibe and the venue is just so peaceful
Read morePros: Great food, Eat as much as you want, Lovely place
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PotatoesTho
Points +13483
Good food, no frills - Edit
Abbotsford Lentils is probably the busiest of the chain, nevertheless, the service is fast and friendly, particularly when seated inside. The menu is small, the meals are very good, and the atmosphere is buzzing. You may even be able to listen to live local musicians while you dine.
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BreakfastKlutz
Points +12008
Extra because - Edit
A 4 star venue that deserves extra credit due to being a social enterprise and being an example of how a society of civilised people would live. Meanwhile in Australia...
Read morePros: Vegan, Social enterprise, A distinct lack of bogans
Guest
DemianNomad
Points +275
The best restaurant in Melbourne, maybe also the best in the world - Edit
As a customer, volunteer and a worker my experience of this restaurant and community is amazing. The food, people, place, the paying system and everything is just amazing. Love it all from the bottom of my heart.
Read morePros: Food, People, Place
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NJ220
Points +646
Love it! - Edit
Set buffet style food that I always enjoy. Great atmosphere, often has live music and I love that you pay what you like. It allows ppl that can't always afford to eat to eat for free, or volunteer in the kitchen.
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +5956
You’ll love it - Edit
In my opinion, this is one of the best places to eat in Melbourne
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iamkatsu
Points +36
One of the best place to eat - Edit
Down to earth, not so much time to wait until food is served. All staff are friendly and helpful. Sometimes musicians are playing some tunes. And food is sooooo good. Never disappointed, and you choose the price for what you had.
Read morePros: Great food, Nice vibes, Never feel too expensive
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greenygirl
Points +28
Love this place - Edit
Absolutely love Lentil as Anything. Great atmosphere and great food.
Read morePros: All vegan. , Great atmosphere.
Cons: None.
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livcamp
Points +36
Amazing - Edit
Great food. Great concept. I love how you can pay as you please
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robinthewanderer
Points +46
Great! - Edit
Lentil as anything has a huge buffet of vegan options and is located in a beautiful park. It’s also pay what you feel and has a great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of options , Pay what you feel
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JasmineTowne
Points +106
A must visit! - Edit
Their food is SO GOOD and donation based so you have opportunity to contribute to greater good! Plus, volunteers seemed happy and super helpful even while short staffed!
Read morePros: Ethical meal, friendly atmosphere
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EmmaZ
Points +869
Great food - Edit
Love the food and location. Abbotsford convent is so lovely.
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BradenPollock
Points +626
You can’t go wrong! - Edit
This “pay what you feel” restaurant is one of 4 locations.
Read morePros: Friendly volunteer staff, Great food and even better vibe , Fresh juices and a French toast bar!
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AndreaMaldiniGálvez
Points +31
Excelente - Edit
Comida 100% vegana, muy rica y con un sistema que no conocía que se llama “Pay as you feel”, o sea, paga lo que sientas. Con 12 dólares ya pagas tu comida, y con 20 dólares pagas tu comida y queda un restante para ayudar a alguien que no tenga suficiente dinero para pagar. Ambiente grato, libros para leer, y hay un pequeño escenario donde tocan música en vivo. Lo recomiendo de todas maneras!
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Nmindrum
Points +221
Must go here! - Edit
We were visiting Melbourne and went here the first night we were in town. The food was delicious! The ambience and vibe is so unique. Love this place.
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Pips
Points +1500
Love it!!!! - Edit
This place is great for the food, the vibe and the community.
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