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Serves meat, vegan options available. Clean eating concept health food restaurant est. 2019. Menu offers choices like overnight oats, green smoothie bowls, quinoa bowls, and fresh juices. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm. Closed Thur.


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18 Reviews

First Review by Backstab75

fauxoccult

Points +18

Vegan
07 Jul 2025

Decent

Fine option for breakfasty/brunchy healthy sort of food. Their menu has smoothie bowls, savoury bowls, pancakes, and some toast options. Had an iced latte with unsweetened soy milk (their only plant milk option), and it was alright, but I probably should have asked for a double shot (though I’m used to the coffee in Melbourne where you get a double shot by default). Had the pancakes with plant milk, not a huge serving which is nice for when you want a nice treat without an insane amount of calories. Asked for it to be made vegan, but it came with honey… makes me wonder if it was actually made with the plant milk. One of the servers was a bit pushy about getting us to choose quickly, but it’s not the biggest deal in the world especially since it all came out quickly. A bit confused as to whether the falafel bowl is vegan, because none of the ingredients say it’s not, but it’s not marked with a V? Will hopefully have the chance to come again and try some more of their food. Linh is very very kind and personable💗

Updated from previous review on 2025-07-07

Pros: Healthy, English-speaking staff and menu, Brunch-type food you may be used to at home

Issygreen

Points +95

Vegan
17 Jan 2025

Lovely little family run place

I had the scrambled tofu and it was really tasty! There were a few other nice sounding vegan options too. We were looked after by Linh (hope I spelled it right) who is part of the family who runs the business. She was very friendly and eager to chat to us and help us make the most of our time in Hoi An.

Pros: Cute place with relaxed atmosphere , Delicious food , Friendly and helpful staff

collinz

Points +487

Vegan
19 Jul 2024

pretty good

pretty solid meal! it’s nice to get other protein sources than soy and peanuts now and then

Falkvg

Points +26

Vegan
20 Dec 2023

Sehr lecker viele Frühstücksoptionen

Haben die vegane Frühstücksbowl gegessen (sehr lecker)
Und der Avocado Toast ist auch sehr zu empfehlen.

LiZe_92

Points +464

Vegetarian
19 Dec 2023

Best breakfast bowls 🥣

We came here for every breakfast since we discovered the great smoothie bowls. Creamy, fresh, perfect. We loved Midnight Sun and Dear Elli Bowls, gonna miss them.

Pros: Great bowls, Relaxed place, Friendly staff

Here.To.Travel_Jade

Points +10976

Vegan
29 Mar 2023

Nice place

We got a falafel bowl (nice, liked the puffed rice, bit dry) & a tofu and mushroom scramble (they mixed the two together and the mushroom overpowered it). Staff were nice. Very popular place with westerners

linda149

Points +120

Vegan
03 Oct 2022

Very nice

Good Smoothie bowl, bit too cold for our tast, very nice cafe

HayleyJayne

Points +404

Vegan
30 Jul 2022

Cute little cafe

Good vegan and veggie options for breakfast or light lunch.

SwissMissTraveler

Points +128

Vegan
13 Apr 2022

Hidden Vegan Gem

Loved the quiet, family-owned place offering a peaceful oasis and a great falafel salad bowl with crunchy brown rice. Ellie even made me fresh mango juice that wasn’t on the menu because it was in season. Went back a second day to try the vegan brown rice noodle bowl. Delicious! Ellie added her homemade vegan rolls, fresh lettuce & micro-greens, brown rice noodles, squash, cucumbers, peanuts, and topped with her homemade peanut dressing. So yummy and filling, costing around $2! Her vegan iced coconut coffee was the perfect end to my brunch. Would add a 5th star, but Happy Cow doesn’t allow if non-vegan food is also served. Highly recommend!

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-12

Pros: Delicious vegan rolls & bowls, Family-owned, Reopened after Covid (many places did not)

Hannah-KateBeasley

Points +15

Vegetarian
23 Jan 2020

Delish!

Cute little cosy outdoor space, very homely. Excellent menu and friendly service. Would definitely go again!!

JonathanP

Points +360

Vegan
11 Jan 2020

A tranquil, niche-like sanctuary

I had the falafel bowl, and the 'Dear Ellie' smoothie bowl. Both were excellent. The first bowl had a really good combination of texture, flavour and colour, coming with quinoa, chickpeas, hummus, lettuce, and shredded carrot, cucumber and cabbage. I was offered more of the side sauce, but the balance was perfect as it was. The smoothie bowl was wonderful - mango, banana, dragonfruit, coconut milk and what seemed to be (really good) home-made granola. The team were super-friendly, and the whole experience, tucked away in the little sunny courtyard among the potted plants, felt like I was really being looked after.

Pros: Lovely, peaceful setting, lovely staff

EdenTsubery

Points +658

Vegan
03 Dec 2019

Ok

The atmosphere was great, lovely little place. Dishes were smaller than expected and I didn't leave full.
The scrumbeled tofu had waaay to muck bell pepper and just tasted like it.

jazzy.g

Points +388

Vegan
13 Nov 2019

nourishing!

although a little pricey, the falafel bowl was extremely tasty and filling

Pros: good portions , very nourishing , healthy

Cons: a tad pricey

_dragonfruit

Points +41

Vegetarian
25 Oct 2019

Beautiful café for breakfast and lunch

Cute café with almost entirely vegetarian menu (only 2 meat options) and clearly labeled vegan dishes. Great breakfast food and delicious smoothie bowls. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

Pros: Located in cute garden, Very friendly staff, Vegan options clearly labeled

Cons: Closes early (2pm)

veggietravellers93

Points +13

Vegetarian
06 Oct 2019

Hidden gem

Beautiful small cafe & restaurant tucked away next to the old town. So tranquil and picturesque and run by the most friendly and helpful local people.

The menu is all clean eating focussed with all dishes apart from one catering for veggies and vegans. I’ve been many times now - each dish is so amazingly tasty and fresh! Can not recommend Ellie’s highly enough.

Pros: Healthy / clean eating food, Amazing quiet setting , Friendliest staff in Vietnam

EmilySheldon

Points +30

Vegan
15 Sep 2019

Ellie's Cafe is Amazing!

As a traveling vegan, she makes it easy! Any smoothie bowl you want, you can get dairy-free, and the menu clearly labels items that are vegan already. Perfect for breakfast or lunch, this is vegetarian heaven for a Westerner! Serves: Overnight Oats, Smoothie Bowls, Buddha Bowls, Salads, Avocado Toast, Tofu Scramble, FRESH Juices, Coffee/Americano, etc. ♡ Cafe is also not too far from Old Town. They do have a few meat options, maybe 1 or 2. Eggs, also. Ellie is so welcoming & compassionate! This became my go-to for weekend breakfasts.

Pros: Lots of Veggie/Vegan Options, Perfect Garden Getaway , Friendly Ellie is Compassionate

Cons: No Dining Past 2PM, Serves 1 Meat Dish, 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

pasta-è-fagioli

Points +158

Vegan
05 Sep 2019

Smoothie & buddha bowls

A few items on the menu are already vegan, if not they can accommodate (swap with cocnut/soy milk, etc.). They speak English so it's easy to communicate.

Had the sweet potato bowl the cacao smoothie bowl. The flavorur was very nice - not too salty/sweet or oily. A decent place a 'Western' brunch.

Portions are bit too small for the price tho and the coffee could be much better.

Pros: Smoothie & Buddha bowls, very friendly,

Cons: Not many vegan options, a bit pricey, coffee

Backstab75

Points +176

Vegan
26 Jul 2019

It’s ok but not much on offer

Just a few items on the menu, not fully vegan so not really for me.

Pros: Good mango chia pot for breakfast

Cons: More expensive than other places, Not much choice




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