Vegan
Western
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Licensed cafe and restaurant serving vegan food, hot and cold drinks, and desserts. Dishes include stir fries, rice dishes, noodles, burgers, soups, salads, bao and dumplings, as well as sweets, including several flavours of gelato. Beer, wine and cocktails available. Business operates on solar power. Open Tue-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, Sun 5:30pm-9:00pm. Kitchen stops 30 mins before closing. Closed all Public Holidays.
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Last update on 19 Apr 2024 by Guest
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Added by Soybean on 10 Apr 2014
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103 Reviews
First Review by chantea
Mike1080
Points +44
Delicious - Edit
Large, diverse menu and delicious vegan food.
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Tofulicious
Points +1203
A Tad Tasteless - Edit
It’s great that there’s a large, fully vegan restaurant in the centre of Northcote. Far more authentic, tasty, less noodle-sodden (and cheaper!) soups can be found at Vegan 365, where you don’t have to pay a cool $18 to get both veggies *and* protein in your meal. I’m always pretty disappointed when I dine here, and generally wouldn’t do so unless in a group already intending to do so.
Read morePros: vegan, large space, great location
Cons: made for the Anglo tastebud, relatively pricey, quite stodgy, negligible veggies
Guest
laynolaywa
Points +39
👌 - Edit
I love the fake fried egg that comes with some dishes and the Biggu Makku Sando with chips is perfect delicious junk food
Read morePros: Lots of variety with junk food and Asian dishes, Delicious and filling, Mostly big portions
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mickdangelo
Points +58
Delightful! - Edit
Picked up a weekend feast from here. Faux chicken, spring rolls, thai green curry and poutine. Everything was great from value to taste! I want to try everything on the menu now. It’s all vegan too! 💚👌🏻
Read morePros: All vegan, Extensive menu, Value
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tofutus
Points +59
Overpriced, was better as Loving Hut - Edit
Tried it twice since it changed from Loving Hut. Food is OK (was better before the rebranding) but servings are too small for what you pay. I ordered Pad Thai for $18 takeaway. This is a basic dish so should either be cheaper or a bigger serve. The size was half a normal portion for a main. Should be $10 as it's entree size. If you don't mind OK food that is overpriced then it's not too bad. Plenty of other options around with better value.
Read morePros: Vegan, Food is ok
Cons: Overpriced, Wrong Ambience (e.g. playing hard rock) , Small portions
Guest
JoannaWatts
Points +401
New name, same great food - Edit
Brother Bon recently broke away from the Loving Hut group so they could do things a bit differently. They now have a breakfast menu and some different types of cuisine on offer: burgers and comfort food traditional dishes. However many of the old faves that people would remember from Loving Hut are still there. The food remains tasty and the new stuff is great!
Read morePros: Great additions to the menu, Some old faves remain , Friendly service
Cons: Some dishes are over priced , No liquor licence yet (although they applying), Food comes out one dish at time. Frustrating!
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BreakfastKlutz
Points +12032
All better now maybe - Edit
March 2020: Not as impressed this visit, we had the vegetable dumplings that were smaller and oilier than expected, still quite a nice flavour though. We also had the Satay skewers which were well presented, but lacked flavour, the rice paper rolls which were okay, but not great, and the Japanese curry which needs work. All dishes were overpriced and I would lower my rating to 3.5 if happycow allowed. Will still return though as the potential is definitely there and the business is worthy. The service and venue are now better than many other places.
Read moreFeb 22nd 2020 (reopening week) : Great to see Brother Bon busier than I ever saw Loving Hut. The menu has definitely improved, containing a lot more variety, while still very much based on the previous menu. The service was very good, especially considering how busy they were.
We had the mushroom bao (very good), Satay udon (good, could have had more spice) and the Aussie burger which while not suited to me, will no doubt be popular.
The space is also vastly improved (long overdue).
Keen to come back to explore more of the menu.
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Previously (as Loving Hut)
Hours are very restrictive, which is great for the surrounding businesses.
The very large space and unused pizza ovens seem wasted. Were this business to put some effort into varying the menu, using the pizza ovens and bain marie's (curry and rice deals, pasta, stir frys, salads etc), they could do some serious trade.
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Large asian inspired dine in menu as well as take aways including La Panella pies, pasties and sausage rolls; rice paper rolls, sushi and slices and very well priced and decent Banh mi. They often also have very good prices on Vegan dog food (when in stock) as well as faux products in the freezers near the front.
2nd best Laksa in Melbourne (Vegie bowl is hard to beat in that respect)
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-22
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Unused pizza ovens :p
Guest
vegantrace
Points +151
oh brother - Edit
we tried the fish and chips as well as the chicken roll. both dishes were delicious and quite large portions. the meals came quick and the staff are friendly. the place looks fresh and big.
Read morePros: all options are vegan
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sarah m
Points +185
Delicious food and great service - Edit
The new menu is fantastic and the food is great. The banana blossom “fish” & chips was epic! Can’t wait to go back and try more of the new menu items.
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aforman
Points +20
Awesome food - Edit
Amazing food, currently closed tho as of 13/2/20. Seemingly
Read moreWill be open again soon
Pros: Lots of selection, Katsu chicken sandwich amazing
Cons: Currently closed (as of 13/2/20) , Seemingly will open again soon
Guest
hungryvegan23
Points +734
They’ve really upped their game - Edit
This place has improved so much over the last couple of years - the standard of food is now quite impressive for the price. The bao entrees are superb and the desserts to die for! Congrats to the chefs/owners for making such incredible food!
Read morePros: Bao entrees, Sago dessert, Value for money
Cons: The space is big and not very cosy
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alexdimech
Points +137
THE BEST - Edit
Recommend: Satay skewers, Mongolian beef and Southern fried chicken
Read moreSince transitioning to being vegan I was yet to find a restaurant that I LOVED until I found this one! This is the best food I have had in my whole life! And to top it off the whole restaurant is all vegan!! Thank you so much! Best vegan faux meats in Melbourne!
Pros: faux meat, absolutely delicious , lovely staff
Guest
Pips
Points +1510
Good food weird space - Edit
This pleas good food but the space is kinda weird and empty and really needs an uplift. But the food is good and clean and a reasonable price.
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AAJ
Points +76
I 💚 Loving Hut! - Edit
Friendly atmosphere with lovely staff. Great for large groups. Love the lemon chicken, nasi goreng and the mango sago pudding is delicious! Treats at the counter from La Panella to take home too!
Read morePros: Everything’s fresh and generous portions, Classic faves with so many options, The range of sweet treats is dangerously good
Cons: The laksa could be spicier, still good but
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Juann
Points +42
loving loving hut - Edit
Yummy food, nice decor, friendly staff, aircon, gluten free options, 2 raw salads, gorgeous ice cream and its clean and well maintained. Went again 11/9, there is no kale salad anymore. The new waitress who started 11/9 got my order wrong I think she needs replacing.
Read morePros: Gluten free options , Nice rainbow salad, comfy chairs , Big tables available for large groups
Cons: waitress started 11/9 needs needs firing , Used to have kale salad , Pineapple rice too spicy
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Sambianchi1
Points +48
I’m Loving Hut food - Edit
First time trying Loving Hut, was Avery positive experience. The food was very tasty with many Vegan options, we had Fried Chicken & Singapore noodles. The portion sizing was generous, it was prepared very quickly which was great because we were hungry. The bill was reasonable. Will be back👍🌱
Read morePros: Many affordable tasty Vegan options , Generous food sizes, Reasonable pricing good value
Cons: No Alcohol , Parking limited outside
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adamj
Points +443
One of the best vegan restaurants in Melbourne - Edit
It's been a long time since I ate here, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was now even more of a selection available, on a clear and well-presented menu. The staff were polite and helpful, and did a good job of taking everyone's order. I normally prefer the Asian dishes here and the one I chose was tasty and quite a generous serving.
Read morePros: Wide variety of dishes available, Location; it's a big restaurant and easy to find, Friendly staff
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CapybaRus
Points +308
V bland - Edit
Very expensive for what it was. Dumplings were good to start, then ordered the basil and chill tofu rice. I wish we'd had some soy sauce or chilli oil or just ANYTHING on the table to provide some flavour it was so bland. Hardly any veg on it, it was just a plate of oily rice with chopped tofu stirred through?? Katsu fries... what can I say it was $10.50 for a tiny basket, smallest portion of chips I've ever seen and next to no sauce (seriously I'd be surprised if it was 1 tbsp). 2 stars because this place is vegan but I will never go back
Read morePros: Good service
Cons: Price , Portion , Taste... there was none
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TaraJohnston
Points +66
Worth the visit - Edit
Good, tasty and cheap food! Hits the spot!!
Read moreNeeds to change the menu more frequently, and offer some healthier options! But definitely delicious!
Pros: SO MANY OPTIONS, Tasty
Cons: Opening hours, Lots of deep fried food
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2563
Great meal every time - Edit
I’ve had a great meal each time I’ve been here. There’s a large menu and specials creating a lot of variety. There’s lots of seating and it’s an enjoyable place to have a meal. I’m looking forward to the next time I eat here!
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CassandraPonton
Points +38
Ummm wow - Edit
Had an amazing meal!
Read morePros: Great and quick service , Everything we had was incredible, Clean, good atmosphere
Cons: Mildy expensive (but worth it), Too many good sounding dishes , We have to leave
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dracs
Points +66
Great place - Edit
Never had a bad experience here. Still working my way through the entire menu.
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Charlie.
Points +812
Great Experience! - Edit
Very basic restaurant but serves DELICIOUS vegan food! Good service, there are takeout containers readily available at the counter if you can't finish the food ordered. There are pastries such as croissant, donuts, creams buns etc which were selling out pretty quickly! I tried their cream bun which cost me $3.5 and it was delicious!!
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andibrand
Points +108
Standard Loving Hut Experience - Edit
Loving Hut is always an oasis for me as a vegan traveller. This one is very spacious and the service was friendly. I had the Phone with chicken which was really good. Good selection of sweet treats here too like custard and jam donuts. Very yum.
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V-for-Vegan
Points +876
Love it! - Edit
A simple basic vegan restaurant which serves great food. Quite spacious, always crowded - that's because the food is delicious I believe. Easily accessible by public transport!!
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Mhandley
Points +16
loving the feel - Edit
Love the feel of this place. Friendly staff and amazing food!! Catered for my non vegan friend and my non vegan partner. They couldn’t believe that it was a vegan place. Not going to find it hard to get them back here.
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jerryremkes
Points +158
Basic setting, nice food - Edit
Nothing fancy about this restaurant, but the menu is diverse, the food is nice, staff is friendly and service is quick.
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