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Vegan
International
Mediterranean
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Looking for a new Future! ✨🍀
New spot, menus and services Will be annouced soon.
Estamos a procura de um novo Futuro! ✨🍀 Nova localização, menu e serviços serão anunciados em breve. Open Wed-Thu 12:00-16:00, Fri 12:00-21:30, Sat 18:30-21:30, Sun 12:00-15:00.
Closed Mon & Tue.
45 Reviews
First Review by Kevp
BeAmarela
Points +241
Beautiful Place and vegan food - Edit
Das Restaurant war im 1. Stock und hatte durch die runde Raumgestaltung etwas ganz Besonderes, modern und liebevoll eingerichtet. Wir saßen auf der schönen, kleinen Terrasse mit Blätterdach. Wir wurden von einem sehr sympathischen Kellner bedient, der sich Zeit genommen hat und Speisen und Getränke ausführlich erklärt hat. Auch der Koch kam vorbei - ein wirklich sympathischer Service. Es gab sehr besondere, individuelle Speisen. Vor allem der Aperitif mit Käse und Brot ist sehr zu empfehlen!
Read moreJederzeit wieder - a wonderful Place to bei 🩷
Pros: Köstliches Essen - 100% vegan, Sympathischer Service, Wunderschöner Ort
DavidSimoes
Thank you so much for the kind words and your visit
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smileychickpea
Points +44
Amazing - Edit
We found this place on Happy Cow and aren't we glad we did.
Read moreAmazing food. Such friendly staff. We were unsure of what dessert to get so we asked for a recommendation and wow, Amazing.
We went here for lunch and we are going back tomorrow for dinner for our final night.
If you're Vegan, Vegetarian, or not this is a must foe locals and tourists
Pros: Amazing menu, Friendly staff, Everything vegan
DavidSimoes
Thank you for the visit and your kind words 😊
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MelodyJones
Points +64
Top quality vegan dishes made by Master Chef contestant - Edit
This is first of all such a bright and airy space to spend time in. We couldn’t choose between the two equally lovely outdoor spaces. We were greeted warmly and looked after so well. All the dishes are original, created with care, thoughtfulness and flair. We enjoyed a three course meal plus home made drinks and coffee, all vegan and all wonderful. This is an excellent restaurant for anyone, for vegans and not-yet vegans!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-21
DavidSimoes
Thank you for the visit and for the se kind words! Hope to see you soon 😊✨
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MiBa92
Points +16
Tolles Veganes Restaurant - Edit
Absolut empfehlenswert! Das Essen war unglaublich lecker – man merkt, dass hier mit viel Liebe und Sorgfalt gekocht wird. Das Personal war So freundlich und aufmerksam, man hat sich sofort wohlgefühlt.
Read moreDavidSimoes
Obrigado pela visita 🙂 esperamos que tenha desfrutado de tudo
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MedeaMarie
Points +446
Everything was so good! - Edit
The stuff was really nice and the food was so so good. Everything we've tried was so tasty. Especially the vegan tofu fish. It's absolutly worth the visit.
Read moreDavidSimoes
Obrigado pela visita ☺️
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JohannesPietsch
Points +358
Eine sehr nette Erfahrung! - Edit
Fast alles auf der Karte war vegan bzw. Alles konnte vegan gemacht werden. Preise waren in Ordnung und die Bedienung sehr freundlich. Wir hatten einen Burger und Quessedilas und als desert einen brownie.
Read moreWir waren 2026 wieder da und es war immer noch ok, aber leider nicht mehr so gut.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-26
Pros: Menüvielfalt , Leckere Desserts , Location mit gutem Ambiente
DavidSimoes
Obrigado pela visita
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RicardoSanchez
Points +104
De los mejores veganos que conozco en el mundo - Edit
El lugar tiene varios espacios a cual más agradable y bonito , con mucha paz, uno no sabe dónde escoger mesa. La comida es deliciosa muy sana y nutritiva y se ve el amor que le ponen a todos los platos. Les deseo todo lo mejor lo merecen 💚💚💚
Read moreDavidSimoes
Obrigado pela visita e por este comentário tão bom 😊🌿 esperamos a sua visita novamente
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ARTYRLAN22
Points +25
Lovely vegan cafe/restaurant - Edit
Found this cafe using the Happy Cow app, and one of the few fully vegan/plant-based places to eat in Portimao, so a great find! (and under new management since the last few months).
Read moreLocated probably a 10 minute walk from Aldi in a peaceful residential area with the cafe on the first floor.
The main restaurant area is light and modern with plenty of tables, plus an outside seating area in the form of a balcony terrace in dappled shade, with overhead pergola replete with the unusual Pink Trumpet vine (looked it up using an app 😎🌺). This is going to be a great place to sit in the summertime.
I ordered a few dishes- hummus and bread, tofu, plus a bowl of soup, all very tasty. I was full up after these, so unfortunately didn't have any room for dessert (which includes a chocolate brownie, Creme Brule or a nut-based tart) so hopefully next time! 😋
Thanks again guys and hope to be back soon to try one of those desserts! Please remember to bring cash as they don't currently have credit card facilities (had no issue with that as I think cash is king anyway but just a heads up! 😉)
DavidSimoes
Thank you for your visit and your lovelly comment! Hope to see you again 😊🌿
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susieveg
Points +124
Update 29 January 26 - Edit
We went today. It is open Wednesday to Sunday. It has modern decor. A dish of the day which today was chick pea curry. We ordered bread, olives and oil to start with hummus, celery and carrots. We had chick pea curry also. Just enough perfect portion size. Fresh orange juice and coffees with plant milk. The desserts were good, brownie, a chocolate and nut tart and creme brulee
Read morePros: Decor, Perfect portion , Friendly staff
Cons: Can only pay by cash or a bank transfer , No tap phone or card facility
DavidSimoes
Thanks for this comment! Hope to see you soon! 😊🍀
Read moreDavidSimoes
Hello, Now we have card facility! 😊
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Brávila89
Points +370
Recomendable 100% - Edit
Todo me encantó. El local es muy chulo, la camarera y la cocinera me lo explicaron todo muy amablemente. La comida toda riquísima.
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RuiEmanuelMoreira
Points +15
Bom ambiente e boa comida. - Edit
Bom ambiente e boa comida. Mais de que uma refeição um bom momento de lazer.
Read morePros: Ambiente , Comida , Stand
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cminshull
Points +31
Fabulous Place - Edit
Creative and delicious vegan dishes .
Read moreBeautiful restaurant setting with terrace and indoor seating .
Hosts are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable .
Pros: Creative menu , Clean , tasteful decor
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Lydia00
Points +265
Kind staff, food was okay - Edit
We had the pancakes with "nutella" and scrambled eggs on toast with added mushrooms. It wasn't anything to write home about, no special flavour, but good vegan options if you're around
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sandyyogaalbufeira
Points +50
Bday Cake - Edit
O espaço é acolhedor e está muito bonito
Read morePros: Deco, Garden , Food
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RitaSilvav
Points +16
Sugiro. Porções grandes e deliciosas. - Edit
Gostei bastante do local, da comida e o atendimento também foi muito agradável.
Read morePros: Comida, Atendimento, Local
Guest
CathyNiesten
Points +930
Lovely place - Edit
The cafe is really beautiful. The people are lovely and the food is amazing. There is really much choice and for everyone something!
Read moreWould live to come back sometime! :)
Pros: People , Food, Venue
Guest
Alfredo55
Points +88
Visita para repetir - Edit
Lugar encantador con un maravilloso servicio.
Read moreEstuve desayunando y repetí para la comida. Todo estaba exquisito y bien preparado
Guest
amandasgro797
Points +105
Great Vibes and Hearty Salads - Edit
The space is so lovely to gather in. We loved the caesar salad and the smoked tofu salad with grains. Portions were large but nutrionally balanced. The smoked tofu was so yummy! Chocolate mousse for dessert was the cherry on top!
Read morePros: Atmosphere and Aesthetic , Vegan Options, Flavors
Guest
AnaFilipaPereira
Points +57
Incredible expensive - Edit
Ridiculously expensive. It's missing Hygiene too.
Read moreCons: Expensive
Guest
BoydWinkelman
Points +130
Oase van rust en heerlijk eten - Edit
Lekkere vega gerechten; ontbijt, lunch en pre diner in een rustige woonwijk gelegen. Ik at de brunch set bestaande uit een yoghurtje, pancakes en een avocado toast geserveerd met een sapje en espresso voor €17. Yummy!
Read morePros: Relaxte sfeer, Uitgebreid menu, Vriendelijke medewerkers
Cons: Stukje rijden vanuit het Portimao Rocha en downtow
Guest
NíaNia
Points +796
Normal - Edit
Vegetariano con muchas opciones veganas. El problema es que no había muchas cosas cuando llegamos y luego tardaron muchísimo en servirlo ya que sólo tienen a una camarera para todo el restaurante y eso que tampoco había mucha gente. Una pena porque el sitio es bonito. Pedimos un bowl que era grande pero muy soso y al parecer se le había acabado la salsa que llevaba y la hamburguesa se deshacía el pan.
Read morePros: Muchas opciones veganas, Sitio bonito y agradable , Tiene terraza
Cons: Servicio muy lento
Guest
PaulDaly☘️
Points +2965
First went when it first opened before Covid, it’s had a makeover since then and looks great! - Edit
Set in a multi-tenanted community feel building Balance Cafe commands the top floor. The rear of the building appears to be connected to a residential development and set level with the first floor position of Balance.
Read moreThe entrance foyer is interesting and music eminates from one tenant on the ground floor. There is an interesting musical instrument casual sculpture on the left hand as you enter the building.
Some Art pieces adorn the walls and this increases as one walks up the stairs to arrive in Balance. The large spaces are conducive to hanging/showing Art.
We we greeted in a really friendly way by the Lisbon born manager and proceeded to the front circular terrace (there are two to choose from)
We studied the menu and chose the set brunch menu (see pictures) this was ok but portions were too small and I will not choose this option next time.
They have put the prices up since the refurb but the effort they have put in to the place and the attention to detail and the creative exploitation of this municipal feeling building on a limited budget is well worth our support.
They would get 5 stars if they were fully vegan.
The future is vegan 🥗
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-04
Pros: Roomy design, nice things to look at & terraces , Nice staff , Art shows & cultural Center vibes
Cons: Why not be fully vegan?
Guest
Kenario
Points +195
A great relaxing meal - Edit
New menu and it's fantastic!
Read moreVegan and Gluten Free.
From the weekly special to several yummy a-la-carte dishes, the Balance Café is a great way to eat healthy in a friendly and tranquil environment. We try to get there about once a week for their daily specials. Always amazing and it's like coming home to a home cooked meal.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere , Friendly English speaking staff
Guest
yumewa
Points +1654
Nice place - Edit
We had a very pleasant meal in the outside area of this restaurant. The area is really calm and the place has been recently renewed. The staff is very nice. As for the menu, there are soups, wraps, bowls, burgers and quesadillas. During weekdays there is the dish of the day. What makes this restaurant not fully vegan is the use of animal cheese in a few dishes and also a couple of desserts (it would be very easy and, I believe , not impactful if they turned fully vegan). We had a burger and a bowl, both very tasty and complete. The orange, carrot and ginger juice could be better. For dessert we shared a chocolate mousse that was ok. The prices are similar to Lisbon's, so don't expect a super cheap meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-29
Guest
plantsforlife
Points +400
Peaceful Vibes - Edit
This lovely cafe gives off peaceful and calming energy. Their offerings of food and drinks are thoughtfully and beautifully prepared. The staff are lovely too. It really worth a visit. We will definitely be back several more times before we leave Portimao. It's a wonderful oasis!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan., Beautiful, calming space, Friendly service
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Nachogutik
Points +247
Great place! - Edit
Nice staff, great atmosphere and very good food
Read morePros: Almost all menu is vegan, Can be gluten free if you want , There's a cat!
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Ilaria🌱
Points +138
Very cozy place - Edit
Excellent food, good choice of dishes (all or almost veganizable), the owner very nice and helpful. If you go to the Algarve you must definitely try it!
Read morePros: Almost all dishes are vegan, Quality of food, Nice and cozy place
Cons: On the 1st floor… we haven’t found the elevator
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