• Friends Cafe and Tourist Center

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  • White Veg-options
Western
Breakfast
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves food and wine. Vegans could get the pumpkin curry soup and a customized pasta with vegan pesto and veggies. NOTE: Reported September 2023 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow.


2 Reviews

First Review by C40Driver

DeeJ

Points +204

Vegan
29 Jan 2026

Friends... Light and refreshing

We ordered the Tropical smoothie both days... a perfectly cool and refreshing blend of watermelon, papaya, and banana. Nothing powdered, no ice. Soooo yummy.

Their fresh coconut water was sweet and the meat was jelly.

We enjoyed the pumpkin soup (after we added 4 ice cubes)... it burned my tongue and my friend's roof of mouth, first. Very tasty. I requested no oil and that was no problem.

We didn't order the pasta or think to ask if egg was in the pasta noodles.

Indoor/Outdoor seating.

We also appreciate the availability of 2 clean bathrooms with toilet paper and soap at the sink.

Updated from previous review on 2026-01-29

Pros: Walking distance from cruise port, Both bathrooms have toilet seats, Yummy food although limited vegan options

Cons: No vegan desserts, Few options; a coconut, a smoothie, a soup

C40Driver

Points +205

Vegan
31 Jan 2020

Friends Cafe

One of your only options in Tonga!

I asked for the moussaka with no cheese. They can’t do it.

They can prep pasta and add veggies. Added pesto after asking about cheese. Did not taste like any parm was in the pesto. Amazing 3-course meal (soup, pasta, wine)

Language barrier is a real thing here. Smile and be patient.

Pros: A legit restaurant on a fun block. , Locals congregate and eat here , Super friendly

Cons: 80% non-vegan food. Take what you can get , Red wine is ambient temp




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