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All vegan food truck serving various burgers and fries. Previously had brick-and-mortar location at 1159 Arawa St. Hours for night market are weather permitting. Additional information and possible event announcements can be found on Instagram. Open Thu 5:00pm-8:30pm. Closed Sun-Wed & Fri-Sat.
25 Reviews
First Review by GrahamGove
kaida.kazooie
Points +74
Yummy! - Edit
Fully vegan mini takeaway. The cheese burger and fries were really filling. Took the meal into the subway next door to eat as it had a bigger seating area lolz! The cake was delicious too!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Fair price, Kind service
Cons: Not really a sit in area to eat, Drink options were limited
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SaraOliver
Points +391
Yummy - Edit
Delicious vegan eats. My partner and I got the chilli chickun burger and loaded fries. Great flavours. Really hit the spot.
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Angéline8888
Points +932
Good burger but small place - Edit
The burger was good but not the best I had. Still I liked to go there and support a 100% vegan restaurant. Unfortunately the place is very small, it's better to take away if you can but there is still few seats if needed
Read morePros: Good burger
Cons: Not many seats
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TinaRush
Points +101
Best vegan burger ever! - Edit
I had The Mac which is the best vegan burger I've ever had!
Read moreThe fries with aioli and strawberry cream donut were great too!
I wish I lived closer!
Pros: Wonderful food , Great service, Quick
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DHAMLYN
Points +100
Small but great spot for lunch - Edit
Vegan chicken burger fries and a shake in Rotorura with Roxy Music Playlist. Who needs more?
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rpoulova
Points +1589
Inexpensive, nothing fancy though - Edit
Small unpretentious place with limited hours and limited seating space. The menu consists of a few comfort food items, plus a selection of few sweets in the cabinet.
Read moreI had a chicken cheeseburger with a side of fries, and a white chocolate macadamia cookie. Next time I tried loaded fries and vanilla milkshake. All was good though not exceptional, tasted and looked like home-made, don't expect fancy stuff. Loaded fries had a bit too much of sweet chilli sauce and almost no bacon bits and cheese... Milkshake and the cookie were the best.
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-11
Pros: Location, Socket to recharge phone!, Quick service
Cons: Limited opening hours
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TylerKidd
Points +41
Do not miss - Edit
Great central location, and it was really quick! First time in NZ, and I’m glad I didn’t pass this up
Read morePros: All vegan, Large servings (value for money), Completely delicious
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vegies28
Points +395
Delicious vegan burgers and fries!! - Edit
I got the chicken cheeseburger which was absolutely delicious! Would love to go back and try all the different burgers!
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Delicious food, Friendly staff
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wasabipea
Points +966
Thursday night markets - Edit
Fave night markets stall for dinner
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Jacky1989
Points +877
Closed during winter - Edit
Shop was shut down. Small sign states its closed during winter
Read moreCons: Closed
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BarbaraAlbertson
Points +96
Fabulous vegan burger bar - Edit
Delicious burgers and loaded fries from a caravan at the Rotorua Night Market on Thursdays, and from their shop Fridays and Saturdays. The shop also sells doughnuts. Everything is 100% vegan.
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taseby
Points +28
Exactly what you want - Edit
Excitement, creativity and the best chick*n patties you'll find in NZ!
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Rnaenee
Points +47
Yum!!!! - Edit
Tried a chix burger, onion rings and poutine. All delicious 10/10
Read morePros: All vegan
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Annabelle0704
Points +535
Bloody good burgers. An absolute must go! - Edit
FTP Vegan Eats were at the 3 day festival Northern Bass in Mangawhai as well as Bay Dreams in the Mount. I was absolutely stoked to find a fully vegan food truck at Northern Bass and I ate there every night without fail! The food is incredible, I feel like 5 stars aren't enough! The patties are great, and the vegan cheese melts perfectly. The buns are also super soft. Could trick a meat-eater easily. The workers are also super friendly. Can't wait to go back!
Read moreUpdated from 07/01/2022 - went to their store while driving back from Tauranga and wow I didn’t think I could love their kai more! Absolutely incredible and the integration of Te Reo in the store was fantastic. Staff were so friendly. Can’t wait to go back through Rotorua to stop by!
Updated from previous review on 2021-01-09
Pros: INCREDIBLE burgers (like wow)
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Dmitry
Points +200
Vegan fast kai for hungry tangata - Edit
Great burgers with in-house plant meat made out of lentils and peas - amazingly close to the real (i.e. bad) stuff and will give Beyond Meat a run for the money. Also, delightful shakes of various flavors (maybe a bit on sweet side) and bottled fizz drinks (of positive vibes). But if you are not after the sweet you can just have a bottle of refreshing cold water with your burger and chips (l also prefer a dip rather than sauce on). Definitely a place not to miss when in Rotorua - a refuge over last New Year holidays. Kicking myself that didn't take pictures (had a loaned phone). #Veganuary
Read morePros: Vegan oasis in heart of Rotorua, Great options, Delightful staff
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Heymilly
Points +90
I kakato te kai! 👌 - Edit
Yum burgers, fries, and sweet treats! Situated in a little shop with a few places to sit and eat, or not far from Lake Rotorua to grab and picnic. Always lovely service and great music. They also have a food truck, so check them out if you spot them out and about. Definitely need to eat here if you are in Rotorua.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-01-06
Pros: Amazing burger choices, Loaded fries with lots of toppings, Sweet treats and milkshakes to finish your meal
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jedafin
Points +160
Oh my days how good! - Edit
Such an amazing little burger bar, will be back for sure!
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BlakeQuartly
Points +163
Amazing! - Edit
Delicious food that really hits the spot. Great staff, friendly and welcoming. Can’t beat a well crafted vegan burger.
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soyantonio
Points +41
My go to in Rotorua - Edit
Addicted to the chicken burgers. All the sauces are on point. I usually grab a few for take-away on my way back to Northland. Consistently delicious! Owners are super nice too.
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dirtydine
Points +90
Amazing burgers - Edit
Nothing better than a fully vegan eatery. We had a couple burgers and milkshakes and they were 🔥🔥🔥
Read morePros: Fully vegan
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GustavWoest
Points +48
Deserves 6 stars - Edit
If I can give this place 6 stars I will, ate from cafe, my wife and I had loaded fries cheese burger and classic‘chicken’ burger, every single item was soooooo finger licking good!
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RonaldFester
Points +16
One step forward for the animals - Edit
Had the food at Thursday night market. Beautiful food 😁😁. Let’s save the animals
Read morePros: Only vegan, Love , Compassion
Cons: No dead animals
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hqlmes
Points +22
Cute little vegan cafe - Edit
Actually went to this place as a cafe, not a food truck in Rotorua, on Arawa St next to fat dog. Has coffee and tea, soda, milkshakes, a small range of cabinet food and a range of menu burgers and fries. The burgers are very reasobably priced compared to other cafés, and were filling and delicious. We had the chicken deluxe, and the chilli chicken, both were great, plenty of fillings and the chicken patties were fantastic, everything in it came together nicely for a quality burger, also really filled me up! Possibly the best vegan burgers I've ever had. I think the burgers ranged from like $13 to $16. The strawberry milkshake was also delicious, but maybe a little on the pricey side at $8.
Read moreOverall a very pleasant surprise and nice little lunch place in the heart of Rotorua. Only con would be that it is very small so not much seating, but we didn't have any trouble getting a seat.
Pros: Good portion for price, Delicious flavours and textures
Cons: Not much seating
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Dovah-Deej
Points +42
Best burgs in town - Edit
Vegan food truck offering the ultimate comfort food - burgs and fries made with aroha. You can find them at the Thursday night market in the middle of the city.
Read morePros: Great food
Cons: Thursdays only
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GrahamGove
Points +18
Vegan burger delight - Edit
Totally vegan caravan serving great food but have only seen them at the Thursday night market in Rotorua, would be great if they were around more
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Only seen on a Thursday night
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