Lacto
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Take-out
European
Breakfast
Portuguese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee roastery and cafe offering food and drinks including avocado toast, a vegan beetroot burger, granola, chia pudding, fresh cut fruit, and coffee with alternative milk options. Open Mon-Sun 09:00-16:00. Closed Mon. Last order half hour before closing time.
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Last update on 09 Dec 2023 by VeganJuice
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Added by KyleJohn on 30 Oct 2019
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23 Reviews
First Review by KyleJohn
BrianHatherley
Points +118
Return visit - Edit
Returned because the coffee is so good.
Read moreWe have visited 3 times during our stay in Albufeira because the coffee is so good.
I have had the vegan date cake and it is lovely.
My wife (non vegan) had the carrot cake and said it is the nicest carrot cake she has eaten.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-20
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CharlieMills
Points +5034
Great coffee - Edit
Only went here for an iced coffee but really enjoyed it.
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DavidRoyle
Points +128
A beautiful hidden gem - Edit
We had lattes with oak milk and vegan date cake the service was excellent the place was very clean
Read morePros: Loved the selection of lattes , Excellent service , Very clean
Cons: Could offer more vegan options , More herbal teas , Nothing
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VeganJuice
Points +787
Hidden oasis, chill relaxing place - Edit
I had the avocado toast and the wild mushroom soup with a matcha latte soya for lunch. After that I had another matcha latte soya with a slice of date cake. There are 3 plant based milk options: soya, almond and oat for a surcharge of €0,30. There is also a shop where you can buy mugs and grinders and coffee and so on. It is a very relaxing spot in a sideroad away from the busy mainroad and you would walk by without noticing it is there. Recommend this place.
Read morePros: Vegan options of good quality, Matcha available
Cons: Vegan surcharge
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laura2529
Points +173
Great find - Edit
Had the avo on sourdough toast and an iced latte. The iced latte with hazelnut syrup really hit the spot. The place has a chilled vibe, with a nice outdoor seating area and is dog friendly.
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Chickpea(ce)
Points +191
5 star service, 5 star coffee, 5 star experience - Edit
I can’t speak highly enough of this place, not only was the coffee absolutely delicious but the atmosphere and the interior / exterior design of the building was so welcoming and relaxing.
Read moreNot to mention the level of customer service that every single one of the staff members gave us. I’d go back again even if only for the service, they really know how to treat their clients.
10000% the best coffee spot!
Food was nice, only a few vegan options but nice variety of sweet / savoury choices to pick from.
Highly recommend.
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Vg.30
Points +631
Vegan friendly - Edit
Has quite a few vegan options, offers several alternative milks. I had avocado on toast with a side order of hash browns and mushrooms. I also tried a supercool latte with coconut milk, the blue mermaid latte, meant for stress. I got a coconut latte to takeaway as well
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TissyGuillou
Points +13
Excellent option of vegetarians or vegans - Edit
Algharb is a little gem in Albufeira with plenty of options of vegetarians and vegans. I had the eggs avodict and my daughter had the vegan burrito, it was gorgeous!!!! Their coffee is amazing (they roast the grains themselves) - for once I can drink my latte straight away, there’s just enough foam and it’s not too hot, just perfect. The garden area is so relaxing and pretty and the staff is super nice. I recommend 100%, the best coffee shop in the area!
Read morePros: Outdoor sitting area , Friendly and professional staff, Veggie and vegan options
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AgataMilowska
Points +18
Delicious veggie burrito - Edit
Fantastic płace with great coffe, vibe and vegan options 🌱
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RossO
Points +31
Absolute must in Albufeira - Edit
Very tasty vegan brunch, staff very mindful of vegan food and surroundings are beautiful. Lovely seating and nature
Read morePros: Best coffee in the whole town (alternative milks), Very fresh, healthy food, Lovely staff and surroundings, vegan friendly
Cons: Could have more options, Kitchen closes at 4pm
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riand0
Points +679
Good food and service - Edit
Nice place, off the busier street. Vegan options are clearly marked on the menu.
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nikaa
Points +62
11/10 SO GOOOD - Edit
extremely large vegan/veggie variety, very good chai and coffee, 4 plant milks
Read morehot and iced drinks
Pros: many veg options, cheaper , tasty
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SophieZedler
Points +161
Awesome Breakfast! - Edit
We had the açai bowl and the Vegan burrito and it was absolutely delicious! I can recommend
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Nice staff, Cheap
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kathrynhaugh
Points +99
Lovely vibe, great coffee - Edit
Had a lovely visit here yesterday! Great vibe to the place, and the staff were lovely (mentioned how we’d probably come back and so they suggested a loyalty stamp as your 10th coffees free!). If I remember rightly the vegan main options were avocado toast or a vegan version of the veggie burrito. I had the burrito which was absolutely delish and I love even more that they added vegan cheese to it because of a suggestion on here!
Read moreA great spot for brunch, especially if you’re with other non vegans.
Pros: Lovely staff, Oatly oat milk!, Delicious coffee
Cons: Only a couple of options - could be more!
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JuliaVesseur
Points +62
good for vegetarians - Edit
the restaurant is beautiful and the coffee menu is extremely extensive, but there’s really not many vegan options. had the acai bowl with chia pudding, which was good, but quite a small portion. good for a light lunch or an afternoon pick-me-up, but it has a very limited menu. if i remember correctly, there’s two vegan dessert options. i didnt try them, but the flapjack was extremely tiny for the price. the date loaf also was quite small compared to what u could get for the same price in other places.
Read morePros: beautiful outdoor seating
Cons: not many vegan options
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NabilB
Points +136
First great coffee in Albufeira - Edit
After spending some days around Albufeira, it was great finding Al-Gharb. They make a smashing Oat Latte!
Read morePros: High quality coffee, Oat milk available , Clean and friendly
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BecDesouza
Points +24
Delicious coffee - Edit
We only stopped for coffee but the café is very cute and the coffee delicious! Lots of food options that cater to vegans and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Compostable cups , Tasty coffee
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TofuChicken
Points +1593
Perfect place to spend an afternoon - Edit
If you want to spend a little time enjoying the sun we highly recommend this place. The coffee is delicious and also the vegan snack. The staff is also kind and helpful.
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LineRasmussen
Points +58
Cozy kid friendly place - Edit
Just went there for coffee but saw a few Vegan items on the menu so we stayed for lunch. Got the avotoast and the vegan wrap
Read morePros: Kid friendly, Chill and cozy , Good Food and coffee
Cons: Few vegan options
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Points +20372
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters - Edit
Beautiful restaurant and outdoor seating. What was frustrating is we went to this place to get take away coffee and tea lattes. They asked to sit down and wait for a server to take our order even though we were ordering coffee/tea for take away. We waited a half hour then went back to the counter to ask if we could just order the drinks so we could leave. Their response was that it would take a long time because they were working on orders in the kitchen...some other guy at the cafe also backed this up. Seems strange this is a coffee place and you have to wait ages to order a coffee/tea to go. Be prepared for this if you choose to try this place.
Read morePS- I also perused the menu and saw there were few vegan items. I might have come back and tried them if I had confidence in this restaurant being able to prepare a meal, let alone a coffee/tea, within one hour.
Al-Gharb
Hi Synth. We are so sorry about your experience. This year we came out of the lockdowns with so much uncertainty and we’re overwhelmed by demand. We take onboard that our staffing and training were not what they should be. We’ve taken action and we are confident that this will not happen to anyone else again. I hope you will try us again in future.
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VickiWanSlattery
Points +1396
Gorgeous cafe, looks like it could be vegan! Friendly owner - Edit
We saw a sign saying ‘the best coffee in the Algarve’, and it was the best my husband had tried! It was my first one, I had a decaf, salted caramel latte with oat milk and it was delicious! I had the burrito which is vegan when you exclude cheese and sour cream. I had extra avocado! The portion was big, and came with a relish. I added salt and pepper for extra flavour! I ate half and took the other half away as I wanted dessert. Would’ve been better with vegan cheese, but that wasn’t an option unfortunately. Then had the vegan flapjack and an oat chai latte, yummy. The owner was very friendly and chatty, he was so enthusiastic about his love for coffee, and was very knowledgeable on it. A gorgeous little bird was super tame and flew up to our chairs multiple times which was cute, and even landed on my husband’s knee. Lovely comfy chairs and great vibes.
Read moreAl-Gharb
Hi Vicki, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We have taken your comments on board and now include our vegan cheese in the veggie delight burritos. Really appreciate it. 😊
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CharPie
Points +318
Not great for vegans - Edit
While the aesthetics of this cafe are beautiful, very different from other local cafes, there isn't a great option for vegans hence low score. The vegan option buritto is just without cheese and sour cream. There was a healthy flapjack and they had alternative milks. Might be one small step ahead for the area but it would be good to see more effort for those who eat vegan - vegan cheese is available in a few local supermarkets after all. The coffee was nice at least, the only place with decent coffee!
Read morePros: Nice coffee, Garden is calming
Cons: Slow service , Lack of vegan options
Al-Gharb
Hi Charpie. Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We’ve taken onboard your suggestions on vegan cheese and now include it in our veggie delight burritos. I hope you try us again.
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KyleJohn
Points +52
Favourite spot in the Algarve - Edit
Big claim, I know. We stumbled upon this spot while searching for a coffee one Monday morning. We were headed to Praia Santa Eulalia. We enjoyed talking to the owner so much (unfortunately we didn’t get his name - huge mistake) that we said we would return for lunch the following day. Unfortunately they are closed Tuesdays and so after spending some time at the beach we decided to go back for a late lunch that same day.
Read moreMy girlfriend and I enjoyed the Beetroot burger - which we were told was made in house and is the reason they even have burgers on the menu. We both had sweet potato fries and were very pleased with both the burger and the fries. Coffee’s are always delicious and beans are sourced from a friend of the owners in Lisbon (for now) while they get their own toaster up and running.
We returned on our last day in Albufeira for coffee and some of the baked goods (not sure if these are vegan). It was a wonderful experience all around, the owner gave us great recommendations for places to sightsee, and the other woman working with him was an absolute pleasure to be around as well. Both very friendly.
I would give this place 5 stars if I could!
Pros: Friendly , Great food/coffee, Beautiful space
Cons: Not sure if baked goods are vegan
Al-Gharb
Thanks for the lovely review - much appreciated.
Read moreNot all our pastry options are vegan - but we try to have an option available every day (and we try to make it obvious when we have) .
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