Serves meat, vegan options available. Western-style cafe est. 2015 featuring an extensive menu. Labels if a dish is gluten-free, raw, or vegan suitable. Has vegan desserts. Sample items such as superfood burger, ginger turmeric tea, green smoothie, and raw cake. Meeting room available for booking, weekly yoga classes and regular events. Two other locations in the city. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:30pm.
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11B St 246, Sothearos, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 12 Dec 2023 by EmmaFountain
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Added by Ged on 31 Mar 2015
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80 Reviews
First Review by Taran
natchanit
Points +46
Plenty of nourishing food & drinks - Edit
Plenty of nourishing food & drinks and also lots of vegan options. Smoothie bowl, salad bowl, wrap, etc with clear V (vegan) and GF (gluten free) signs
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-24
Pros: Variety of choices, Staffs are well trained, GF options available
Cons: Coconut milk in the soup is too much
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EvaKrause
Points +45
Great, but pricey - Edit
I had the Falafel Wrap, which was good. I also enjoyed the chai latte with cashew milk. However, the prices are quite high in my opinion.
Read morePros: Taste, Healthy, Aesthetic
Cons: Price
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2pallas
Points +26
Great Choice - Edit
Wide selection of western vegan food, including great sandwiches, salads and desserts. Good vegan smoothies and coffee options too. Nice ambience with good air-conditioning and WiFi.
Read morePros: Vegan mushroom and pesto toast, Wifi, Air-conditioning
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petitevegan
Points +588
Super nice - Edit
This place is an absolute gem. 90% of the menu is vegan and everything is super healthy with fresh local ingredients. Great veggie cream soups and bowls, super nice staff and they are taking care of sustainability. No plastic bottles of water. Reusable bottles for juices etc and a lot of healthy homemade fermented veggies, cashew and almond cheese etc. They also serve organic wines😄
Read morePros: Super healthy, Very nice staff, Lovely atmosphere
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heretobehappy
Points +828
A breakfast oasis. - Edit
I visited their other locations, Riverside was my favourite. I enjoyed the level of activity - there are plenty of people in and out. There is tons of tables, you can sit indoors or outdoors. The upstairs patio is shaded and a wonderful space to eat slowly and read or make art. Plenty of patrons spent lots of time there working on their laptops.
Read moreI felt comfortable to stay a long-time each time. It’s nice to have an oasis to rest amongst the busy city. You have wifi, plastic free drinking water. Upon leaving they were able to refill my reusable water bottle for me.
Vegan and gluten free labelling built into the menu. Lots of options. Smoothies were nice, so was the matcha. You’re paying a more than the standard price around town, but as someone with dietary restrictions it’s a choice I am happy to make.
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emgils
Points +71
Amazing vegan options!! - Edit
Super cute cafes with fantastic food and tonnes of vegan options. Heaps of variety and take away options too. Highly recommend.
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Black Seville
Points +711
Most of the menu is plant based - Edit
Place can be difficult to find as there seem to be multiple areas named "Backyard Cafe" in Phnom Penh. Need to specify in ride hailing apps to go to the one on Street 246.
Read moreThere are two floors where you can eat inside, and there are tables outside where you can sit as well.
Menu is via smartphone. I had the vegan cauliflower mac and cheese. There was a lot of cauliflour in it and not that much mac and cheese. Nevertheless, it was good. I also had protein balls and coconut.
Overall, a good place. The staff were kind. There is meat served here but the menu seems to be mostly plant based, so it is refreshing to see an omnivore place where animal products are a minority rather than a majority.
Pros: Plant based food are normalised here
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marconicoli
Points +176
Good menu, delicious v cheesecakes - Edit
Good selection of vegan dishes, clearly marked. Vegan cheesecakes are delicious!
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Vegan1957
Points +569
Nice and Close to Royal Palace area. - Edit
This is a nice hangout with good wifi.
Read moreNice staff who understand enough English
Good selection of deserts and raw healthy foods.
Pros: Nice Falafel Wrap with salad, Nice Cashew Cream with Sweet Potato Fries, Various seating areas
Cons: Sells various meats but they have enough Vegan
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nomeatnomad
Points +4795
Lots of vegan choices - Edit
I only came here once during my stay in Phnom Penh, because the BKK1 branch of the same restaurant was much closer to where I was staying. They have identical menus, and the one meal that I got here was just as good.
Read moreMany clearly-marked vegan choices are available, and it's fresh and healthy. I would have been here a lot more too if it was closer to my room.
Cons: Tax isn't included in the menu prices
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MermanManly
Points +1424
Excellent cafe - Edit
I had the US$10 special (main, side, & drink), plus a matcha latte smoothie and a coffee. All delicious.
Read moreCheck out the fridges for bottled drinks, desserts, dips, sauces, etc. There's some good stuff to take home.
Note: There are 3 Backyard cafe locations. I went to the riverside one.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-18
Pros: Lots of veg'n options , Tasty , Nice place
Cons: Expensive. Too close to prices back home.
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abolitionistvegan
Points +82
Good vegan options, especially desserts - Edit
They have good vegan options. Wide range of healthy desserts. The food here is very pricey, so we've stopped eating here for the most part.
Read moreThe restaurant makes us smell like food after eating there (bad kitchen ventilation) and the sound of the fridges in the downstairs area is very loud.
Pros: Many vegan options, Clearly labelled vegan food, Wide selection of healthy vegan desserts
Cons: Expensive, Food smell on clothes after eating there, Loud fridges downstairs
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Veggie_gone_vegan
Points +664
Amazingly tasty food - Edit
OMG this place is amazing. The staff are young, welcoming and polite. The food is so flavourful, it had my tastebuds in knots.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-08
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Really tasty food, Lovely atmosphere
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thetofutravellers
Points +4989
Pretty place - Edit
I enjoyed the atmosphere and look of this restaurant. It is very calm and serene, which was perfect for a break during my first day in the hustle bustle of Phnom Penh.
Read moreI had the abundance bowl and I liked it very much, although the tempeh was a bit bland. Still, this was perfect for my lunch because of its location and what it‘s offering.
Pros: Several vegan options, tasty food, Calm atmosphere, Good location
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MarcoZz
Points +895
Looked so promising, but the food was underwhelming - Edit
I came with high expectations, but the burger I tried underwhelmed me. For the premium price I paid, I was expecting big portions and amazing flavours. Unfortunately only the first was fulfilled. Overall, the prices are relatively high compared to other vegan places. The coconut yoghurt and cream cheese are very tasty and I come back for them regularly.
Read morePros: Nice design, Friendly people, Nice vibe
Cons: Pricey, Serves animal food
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Vegan_in_KL
Points +1341
Delicious healthy food - Edit
The menu was so extensive it was hard to choose what to order. The tempeh Buddha bowl was recommended by the staff and it didn’t disappoint!
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Jtydlaska
Points +582
Worth every penny! - Edit
I’ll start with what this place isn’t. It isn’t cheap; it doesn’t feel at all local; and it doesn’t serve Khmer food. So if you are only going to be in Cambodia for a few days and want to have a local experience, go somewhere else.
Read moreBUT, if you are here longer and have a craving for obscenely good, healthy food that is easily on par with what you’d find in major cities on the west coast of the US, then this is BY FAR, the best place I’ve discovered in my 6 weeks in Phnom Penh. Although it’s expensive by Cambodian standards (though comparable to other places that cater to westerners), prices are probably around half of what you would pay in the US for this level of quality. I came here on multiple occasions and had the tempeh sandwich, abundance bowl, digestive smoothie, chocolate coffee smoothie, and the brownie. Everything was spectacular, and I wish they were eligible for 5 stars.
Pros: Spectacular quality, Nice ambiance , English-speaking staff
Cons: Expensive relative to local food
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theplantbasedsoul
Points +658
Nice dining area - Edit
Cute place! Came here after trying their all vegan sister cafe Vibe, as it was a lot closer to our hostel. Came here with omnivores and they all enjoyed it as well. Lots of vegan options available. Really enjoyed the bowl I got. Fresh ingredients used and tasty iced coffee with cashew milk.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, cute dining area
Cons: On the pricey side
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OskarKappland
Points +764
Very nice! - Edit
Portions and nutrition are both good! Went here twice and didn’t feel let down. They could work a bit more on their flavors, but it’s not lacking enough that I’d rate it below four stars.
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VeronikaBaravulia
Points +20
Loved it - Edit
Cute and cozy restaurant
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gingerjuice
Points +135
Unfair portions - Edit
My friend and I both got the avocado toast for breakfast. I ordered it on GF bread ( $1 charge) and she had hers on regular bread. When our food came out, I was extremely disappointed in the portion sizes. I don’t mind paying extra for GF bread, but my piece of toast was less than half the size of hers with less avocado and fewer toppings to match. The flavor was good, but I would not recommend ordering this bread.
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earthlingwithcamera
Points +32
Really good food and lots of different choices. - Edit
We liked the place a lot - even if it is relatively expensive
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Caolyn
Points +13
Great place! - Edit
Not vegan restaurant, but lot of option. Healthy food and great desserts!! Taste the raw chocolate & salted caramel tart, tastes like heaven!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option, Great service
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EmilyGonzalezSvoboda
Points +197
incredible - Edit
sweetest staff served the most delicious food! i had a hard time choosing from all the vegan options. Nice to have healthy food, when being vegan while travelling can often consist of “fried rice no egg” lol
Read morePros: kindest staff , delicious healthy food , many dessert options
Cons: none!
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BenBaumtomate
Points +519
Not bad - Edit
Great vegan section, friendly, good
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rawilcox07
Points +153
Worth a visit - Edit
Cute little restaurant. Menu not massively varied but what we had was good.
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AdelleLouise
Points +576
Good Vegan Selection - Edit
Plenty of yummy and healthy vegan options. They do serve a fair bit of animal-based dishes and I would give more stars if transitioned to a more vegan-based menu. Homemade desserts are great.
Read morePros: Good vegan variety, Friendly staff
Cons: Several animal-based dishes, Higher prices
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