Vegan
European
Breakfast

A vegan restaurant with plenty of space. Offerings may include soup, toasties, breads, cakes, salads. Dinner Thur-Sun. Open Mon-Wed 11:00-20:00, Thu-Sun 11:00-22:00.


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58 Reviews

First Review by Susanne82

Estelle.ghost

Points +1183

Vegan
14 Apr 2025

Expensive for what you get

Maybe I chose the wrong meal, but I got the avocado salad and it was something like €15 for mostly lettuce. It was very tasty but I was still hungry afterwards and had to go to the supermarket to get more food. I hoped for that price there’d be more avocado and other ingredients. It was just too pricey for what I got. I would give it another chance though. The atmosphere was nice and the other menu items looked good.

Pros: Tasty

Cons: Expensive

AnnettevZ

Points +400

Vegan
10 Apr 2025

Fully vegan restaurant in the city centre of Maastricht

I had a very tasteful vegan three courses dinner tonight. I started with the Avant Garden salade with as highlights vegan blue cheese, walnuts en slices apple. As main course the mushroom stew in local style with fries, after which I couldn't try the apple pie or affogato anymore, just too much... The vegan Irish Coffee was a great alternative. I recommend this restaurant highly for dinner. The service was fast and friendly, but didn't speak Dutch.

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-10

FranRaffo

Points +50

Vegan
07 Apr 2025

Decent vegan lunch

We were there for a late lunch. With only 4 tables at the same time, food was OK. Carpaccio was a good concept. Samosa I'm pretty sure where frozen and the "curry sauce" to deep them was kerrie ketchup from the store.
Overall a OK experience. Friendly and attentive staff.
Would I come back? Hmmm, I don't think so.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Friendly staff, The option to seat in the terrace

Cons: Too much "convenience" ingredients, Price / quality

BradleyB

Points +70

Vegan
31 Mar 2025

Excellent vegan Dutch/Limburgish food

I had the zoervleisj (Limburgish stew but made with oyster mushrooms), frites and a small salad. Each was delicious. I also had an alcohol free Dutch Trappist beer called La Trappe Epos that was great. Nice location in the old city with some tables outside to eat and people watch. Highly recommended!

EddyMaya

Points +949

Vegan
18 Mar 2025

Three courses for €32.50

Lots of restaurants in Maastricht seem to be closed on a Monday so we were delighted to find somewhere that was not only open but also 100% vegan! With mains running at around €20 and starters & desserts at around €10 each, we were tempted by the offer of three courses for €32.50.

I had the meatballs to start followed by the local zoervleisj mushroom stew & an affogato while my wife had the celeriac carpaccio, the truffle pasta & a big slice of apple pie. Other options included burgers, goulash and assorted salads & pasta dishes. Everything we tried was pretty good without being amazing. A good choice in a city without too any vegan eateries.

Pros: 100% vegan, Relaxed ambiance, Good menu choices

Cons: Not enough toilets!

musingsbymarinda

Points +167

Vegan
17 Mar 2025

Cosy atmosphere, good lunch selection

I've been here a few times now and I'd say the lunch menu is better than their dinner menu. Their bagels/sandwiches are really good, and so are the soups and desserts. While I like the dinner options, I agree with some of the other reviews pointing out it's quite expensive for what you get. The vibe is great, all the furniture seems to be second-hand and the interior design is really cute. Service is good, really friendly staff, however, they tend to be quite busy and possibly understaffed, so just keep that in mind! Definitely recommend going here for lunch and trying their desserts as well😄located in a nice area of Maastricht.

Pros: All vegan, lunch options, atmosphere

flormadel

Points +322

Vegan
26 Feb 2025

I wanted to like it more than I did

I went here with a vegetarian and an omnivore, and we were all a bit disappointed. While it's great that there is a fully vegan restaurant, the food wasn't necessarily anything extraordinary.

Service was great, but we waited about 45 minutes for our dishes (the place was quite full, in their defense). But when the food came out it was disappointing. The mushrooms they use seem to be canned, as they were rather gummy. We tried the local mushroom stew which was incredibly sweet and served without the fries it was supposed to come with. For €21, we expected something better. The burger was just okay, and the Caesar salad was just alright as well. All in all, the food was fine, yet not worth the hefty price and the long wait.

The decor is great, and would definitely come back for dessert!

Pros: fully vegan, waiters are friendly, great ambiance

Cons: expensive, mediocre food, long wait

matse

Points +1358

Vegan
21 Feb 2025

Spacious with a good vibe

The restaurant is very spacious and has a good atmosphere. The food was very good.

Stalbrand

Points +78

Vegetarian
07 Feb 2025

Fantastic spot, ok food.

Beautiful place, perfect vibe/atmosphere. Serves decent but kinda pricey bar food. Too bad it was too cold inside and the waitress was clearly just there for the paycheck. Pretty much the only vegan place in Limburg so gotta support. Pie and coffee were good!

THamers

Points +65

Vegetarian
22 Jan 2025

Leuke toevoeging in Maastricht

Gezellig restaurant in misschien wel de fijnste straat van Maastricht.
Goede gerechten en een mooie prijs kwaliteit verhouding.
Het toilet mag wel iets netter...

NicolasPirlet

Points +778

Vegan
12 Dec 2024

Good avocado burger

The avocado burger was served with fries and vegan mayonnaise. It was pretty tasty. Just a tad pricy.

The restaurant is large and the personnel is welcoming😄

WalterLaurent

Points +15

Vegetarian
24 Nov 2024

Eindelijk een veganistisch alternatief in Maastricht!

Dit restaurant is een MUST in een leuke stad als Maastricht. De zaakvoerder doet zijn best om voor een breed publiek een veganistisch alternatief aan te bieden. Zeer geslaagd interieur met open keuken. Het culinair aanbod is ook OK, zeker voor het breder publiek.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-24

Pros: Goede veganistische kaart, Zeer cosy ingericht , Fijne gemotiveerde zaakvoerder

Cons: Gerechten serveren op trendy borden, Je mag meer jullie vleesloos alternatief promoten

Liv_T

Points +1160

Vegan
11 Nov 2024

Quite pricey for average food

Mediocre chili sin carne (not spicy) with microwave rice (?) and mayonnaise (?!). Pasta carbonara is nice! And a dish that you don’t often see veganised.

Pros: Good portions , A wide variety of drinks and beers, Nice ambiance

Cons: Staff eating in the kitchen , Several dishes with truffle (not vegan), Courses came too quickly

moebiuscorzer

Points +48

Vegan
10 Nov 2024

Very good and lovely service

Great experience: food was very nice, waiters and waitresses were thoughtful.

Many different options, with different dishes depending on the time of the day. The starters were generous and very tasty.

Best is to take a reservation (we were accepted but only because we came early and able to free the table on time), which can conveniently be done online.

Pros: Service, Qualiy and taste of meals, Cosy atmosphere

Cons: Paper under the burger was quickly falling apart

EmmyVD

Points +5073

Vegan
01 Nov 2024

Tasty diner & average service

We had enjoyed our dinner at the other branch, Breakaway so wanted to try out Avant garden as well.

The place is a lot bigger and some dishes on the menu are the same. We recognise the previous comments, staff is limited and some not so hospitable(seeing when dishes can be cleaned etc). But with only 3 people as far as we could see. One chef in the kitchen and 2 in the restaurant. Impressive that the chef managed to get all these dishes out.

The menu is a bit confusing with the menu of a seasonal 3 course menu but that was just the option to combine any starter and main from the menu. Also it was unclear what the desserts were.
Also interesting that there were 3 soups as the day soup. With only one chef I wonder about the freshness of everything as this is not needed.
The starters were a bit disappointing. We had the tomato soup, which tasted okay but the bread was not that special. The samosa was tasty.
As mains we had the fall salad and the mushroom pasta. Both Tasty but not that special. Also the salad was listed as being served with blue cheese but it was not blue cheese, rather a brie replacement.
As a dessert we had a piece of chocolate cake, okay but a bit dry.

All in all I would focus on a few good seasonal dishes and try to improve service. Also things like cleaning the toilet etc.

HélèneVerelst

Points +132

Vegan
28 Oct 2024

très sympa

Chouette petit resto, une liste de plats assez classique mais suffisante.
L'un des rares à être encore ouvert a Maastricht le soir.
Les pâtes aux champignons et truffes étaient super bonnes :)

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-28

Pros: Le calme du lieu, Mon plat, Serveuse très sympa

Cons: Les toilettes sont vraiment sales...

MauriceHuijs

Points +136

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Eten oké, totaalplaatje teleurstellend

De bediening is zeer onervaren: borden weghalen terwijl tafelgenoten nog eten, niet vragen of je nog wat drinken wil, verkeerde gerechten brengen en op verkeerde tafel wegzetten. En gerechten dubbel in de kassa zetten. Doet erg afbreuk aan het eten dat juist heel lekker was.

Pros: Eten was lekker en genoeg

Cons: Bediening heeft nog veel te leren , Toilet was niet schoon

BjornGodding

Points +42

Mostly Veg
15 Oct 2024

Gezellig restaurant

Uiteenlopende klandizie. Student tot zakenlui. Volledig vegan. Bediening had het wel erg druk maar deed wel haar uiterste best. Gerechten die uit de keuken kwamen voortreffelijk. Zeer goed in elkaar gestoken gerechten die je thuis niet snel zelf bedenkt, hulde aan de chef. Verder ontspannen sfeer en gemiddelde prijs

Pros: In centrum, Doordachte gerechten

Bonetaire

Points +78

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Nice atmosphere/Awful toilet

Great menu and atmosphere, service okay but haven't seen a toilet as discustingly dirty for years

Pros: Great Menu., Nice atmosphere., Location in old inner city

Cons: Incredibly dirty toilet

Steve_Anselmo

Points +134

Vegan
10 Oct 2024

Delicious food, nice place

Incredible restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere, nice soul and pop music. Good service. Many great dishes. Delicious onion soup and truffle burger. Simple, yet precise recipes. Fresh and mostly local ingredients. Reasonable prices (29 euros for a three-course meal). The chef loves cooking and you can feel it.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-09

Pros: Onion soup, truffle burger, Very generous portions, Atmosphere

WarriorQueen

Points +195

Vegan
10 Oct 2024

Truely amazing!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this fantastic vegan restaurant, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations! The menu is a perfect blend of traditional local dishes and more modern options like burgers, pasta, and satay, catering to all kinds of tastes. Every dish I tried was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented, making it hard to believe everything was plant-based.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a stylish decor.

On top of that, the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

If you're looking for a high-quality vegan restaurant that offers both traditional and contemporary options, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!

Pros: Taste, Various dishes, Friendly staff

The positive coach

Points +138

Vegan
07 Oct 2024

Great food! Great atmosphere! Great service!...and a very "conscious" owner!

My partner and I had an "Oh we're in Maastricht, let's eat vegan" moment.
We eventually found Avant Garden and walked inside to first, feel the atmosphere. We were very impressed with the comfortable and inviting plants that filled the room. Me, growing up in the restaurant business, coupled with being vegan for close to 15 years...I'm very observant.
We sat in a pillow packed corner and ordered the Truffle Burger and fries. It was so so tasty, I eventually talked to the owner to compliment him. Our talk convinced me that this restaurant, which opened just 9 months ago, will be our top choice next time we're in Maastricht. THANK YOU ROB!

Pros: Atmosphere , Service, Food

HarmkeTor

Points +23

Vegetarian
05 Oct 2024

Lekker gegeten, maar niet voor herhaling vatbaar

Het eten was lekker, maar niet heel bijzonder. De bediening was erg langzaam en vergat vaak kleine dingen, zoals bestek. Ondanks dat het restaurant vrij leeg was.
Wel mooie aankleding, jammer van de plastic planten.

Updated from previous review on 2024-10-05

Pros: Lekkere vegan wijn, Lekkere cocktails

Cons: Slechte bediening

Alex86

Points +774

Vegan
24 Sep 2024

Disappointing

We went there because of all the positive feedback, but unfortunately it wasn't what we expected. Maybe it's a matter of taste, but the "cheese" sauce on the "no chicken burger" was awful. The poké bowl was ok, but definitely not worth the price- the tofu was just plain, not marinated or satéd or something. I'd give one star if I could, but since the place is fully vegan I have to give two.

Cons: Food, Expensive

Seitanraupe

Points +471

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Went there twice for 5 Stars

The staff was very friendly and attentiv. We had the Acoccado and the Truffle- Mushroom Toast which were ok but nothing special. The toast was not toasted...perhaps a mistake?
The coffee was "lekker" and the Matcha- Latte a bit to sweet for my taste.
Go there anyway and try out!
Very little other vegan options in that region.
Lunch, few days later:
perfect this time, if you are a hungry vegan in Maastricht: avant garden!

Updated from previous review on 2024-09-22

Pros: Compleet vegan restaurant, Friendly and attentiv staff, Open kitchen

Cons: Toast not toasted...

VoidedCloud

Points +31

Vegetarian
24 Aug 2024

Very nice, hearthy food

Had lunch here. My partner had the truffle burger, which was really rich in flavour, and I had the mushroom stew, a special dish they have. Funnily enough, I most enjoyed the creamy potatoes and salad it came with. The sides made it very well balanced.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-24

Pros: Good food, Fair prices for city centre, Wide drink selection

Caroooo

Points +1095

Vegan
22 Aug 2024

Supi

Sehr leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal:)




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