Vegan
Italian
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Gluten-free
Australian
Breakfast
Offers Italian-influenced and modern Australian plant-based cuisine since February 2019. Serves all-day breakfasts, panini, salads and smoothie as well as cheeses and other items for take away. Reported closed August 2020.
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Cnr City Rd (at Parramatta Rd), Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia, 2050
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 13 Aug 2020 by SimonJH
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32 Reviews
First Review by veganvirtues
ByronSobe
Points +288
No more lasagna or calzone... - Edit
Came here because of the reviews for the lasagna and they don’t have it. I posted current menu photo here.
Read morePros: All vegan.
Cons: No lasagna that everyone raved about., No calzone that everyone raved about.
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HannahShania
Points +428
Fair day - Edit
Omg wow, I came to the park for fair day and I saw this come up on happy cow. I ordered the Vegan ham and cheese toastie (added tomato and avocado) #GardenersLodge #fairday 🌈
Read moreOhhh and a iced soy latte.
I’ll definitely come back, nice setting, variety of food.
My wife ordered the avocado bruschetta.
Pros: Vegan friendly , LGBTQI friendly , Nice staff
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Dazbris
Points +875
Small friendly place in the park. - Edit
Situated in a historic old building in the park. Very friendly staff. I had the big vegan breakfast which was outstanding
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iMeg
Points +59
Perfection in the Park - Edit
Rustic Italian offerings (lasagna, calzoncino) plus vegan versions of familiar cafe fare (Caesar salad, panini, toasties) and good coffee, set in Victoria Park with seating in the historical sandstone Gardener's Lodge or outside under the trees make this place a perfect brunchtime / lunchtime destination. Especially if you happen to be walking doggos. Prices are moderate considering its central location, and it's wheelchair accessible. Open seven days. The zucchini fritters are pretty hard to go past for breakfast and the banana bread is perfect :)
Read morePros: Good coffee, Wheelchair accessible, Seating in the park
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PandAVeganlife
Points +38
Polenta stack was amazing - Edit
Very quiet and serene place, we had the polenta stack and the mushroom with vegan blue cheese panini. The food was delicious and well priced. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.
Read moreThe staff were really friendly, but were quite unorganised and got parts of our order wrong. This will not stop us from returning though.
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RachGrant
Points +20
New Fave Vegan Cafe! - Edit
The food is honestly probably the best vegan cafe food I’ve had in Sydney. Owned by family member of Gigi’s so you know it’s good. Had the eggplant panini and the schnitzel panini and they were both amazing. Will be coming back to try everything on the menu !
Read morePros: All Vegan, Garden Setting, Very decently priced
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karen2000
Points +26
Nice setting and great food. - Edit
Nice place to eat amongst the parkland setting. I enjoyed the zucchini fritters with vegan feta for breakfast. Good coffee too. They also sell vegan cheese.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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djanson
Points +42
This lasagne is life changing - Edit
And so is the oyster mushroom and blue cheese panini
Read morePros: Unbelievable lasagne , Unparalleled blue cheese
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veganvirtues
Points +2849
Gardener's Lodge - Edit
Came here yesterday to this heritage listed former home of the university gardener. Now a vegan eatery. I had their homemade lasagne really delicious $10 and a cocoa hazelnut smoothie (which wasn't frozen like many places i have visited) which i could actually suck through the straw. $8. Got the Happy Cow sticker. Has outdoor seating under shade and a bike rack. It does have a Gigis pizza stamp on it, the various vegan home made cheeses has that taste yummy. Vegans should give this a try.
Read moreCame here Tuesday for a drink and try the tirimisu. My partner had an iced latte she liked, i had a tropical smoothie for me these smoothies that have been pre made and so chilled could not take the exotic fruits, was bland, tiri was not how i exoected, the finger biscuits was very moist.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-21
Pros: 100% plant based vegan, Decor and ambience was great, Staff helpful and simple menu
Cons: Smoothie too frozen
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JackSidnell
Points +110
Lovely setting, amazing food - Edit
The lasagna was particularly good but really everything here is delicious. Love this spot. One of the best vegan restaurants in Sydney that I have visited.
Read morePros: Great food , Lovely setting
Cons: None
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2lentilforyou
Points +520
Really nice - Edit
This is a cute little building in the grounds of Victoria Park near Sydney uni. The menu had lots to choose from, all vegan, with sandwiches and sweets up the front. Coffee was good and smoothies really good, we also liked the food which was fresh.
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JayneElizabeth
Points +88
Gorgeous space - Edit
Have visited several times - very friendly and attentive service, beautiful venue and a great macadamia latte. The banana bread is not 100% perfect (a bit small and very squashed by the toaster!) but I’m looking forward to trying more of the menu.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great location
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maiamia
Points +103
Italian cafe at best 😍 - Edit
Had the lasagne which is the best one I’ve had so far. It’s perfect if you want the guilty, cheesy, “meaty” version (no lentils).
Read moreBaked brownies also very good. Same chef / ownership as Gigi’s so calzoncino also worth a try. The cannolis are filled on order. The owner is usually there serving too - they are fairly new so the service is still a bit slow at times.
Yet to try their ciabatta options so will edit soon!
This is located on Victoria Park so probably a good prospect after a nice weekend walk or after a shopping trip at Broadway 😏
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JaneThompson
Points +84
Great day time cafe - Edit
Lovely Italian inspired cafe in a beautiful garden setting
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Callanf08
Points +55
Amazing place to have a nice Sunday meal. - Edit
The cafe was completely vegan and offered many options. It also had a stall with vegan cheeses and other amazing products. The food was brought quickly and was delicious. The cafe has indoor and outdoor seating and was very popular on the Sunday lunch when I was there.
Read moreThe staff were friendly and took orders easily. It had a very nice atmosphere and I would recommend it to all.
Pros: Average price.
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rachaelh794
Points +52
100/100 - Edit
Have been several times. Food is always delicious, they also have some great t/a options (seriously, try their breakfast sandwich). Really wonderful place to take non vegans as well. Staff seem happy and down to earth).
Read morePros: Delicious and hearty food, Beautiful location (inside and out), Genuine staff and atmosphere
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krchow
Points +150
Great vegan café! - Edit
One of the only places to get (grilled) banana bread in Sydney with (vegan) butter. Acai bowl is delicious (the peanut butter drizzle is to die for) as is the schnitzel sandwich. Don’t miss this café if you’re visiting the university.
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dazedkiwi
Points +763
Tasty lasagna - Edit
We really enjoyed the lasagna! Very cheesy and tasty. Only wish the side salad was a bit more substantial. For $18 each we expected a bigger meal. Busy little spot in nice surroundings.
Read morePros: Very tasty
Cons: Portions small compared to the price, Too much oil
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Maracas
Points +38
Incredible Italian + breakfast options! - Edit
My fave new cafe. We had the ham and cheese toastie and then the lasagne - both were delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan
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katecoates
Points +222
Try the sticky date - Edit
Beautiful spot to sit in the park and the food is delicious. Best sticky date I’ve had in a long time.
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EmmaZ
Points +873
Good food in a nice location - Edit
Super cute place with really nice food. One of the few places where it’s worth paying $8 for a smoothie, so yum! Got the fritters and they were great and a really good portion size.
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Be_kindness
Points +171
A slice of heaven!! - Edit
This place is stunning in every way. Beautiful setting amongst trees and a lake with people meandering past.
Read moreThe food is sensational!! So far have had the mushroom panini, the zucchini fritters and the schnitzel panini....absolutely delicious, fresh and made with a lot of love. The coffee was fantastic too. Will be back regularly that's for sure. A pleasure on every level!
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chrisenpresence
Points +62
Amazing. Great food and amazing setting. - Edit
This is a total oasis in Sydney. It’s right in the park under beautiful trees. Great food and coffee!!
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SylvieLevert
Points +183
Amazing - Edit
I've been to this café twice already and it's my new favourite place in Sydney. The mushroom panini is excellent and the lasagna out of this world.
Read morePros: The food is really fresh and delicious , Location, Fairly priced
Cons: Can't think of any
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Sophieporedos
Points +94
Beaut hidden gem - Edit
Surrounded by a beautiful green park and lake is the historic building of Gardner's Lodge. Their menu is diverse and offers reasonable pricing for excellent quality food. I ordered the schnitzel panini and blueberry latte. The schnitzel panini had such a satisfying crunch of the batter, it tasted like the real thing. The blueberry latte was a tad sweet for me as towards the end I did struggle to finish it. Other than that, will be back to try the Caesar salad. Such a beautiful location for breakfast and lunch whilst offering rustic indoor seating.
Read morePros: Gorgeous food , Reasonable prices, Beautiful location
Cons: Drinks were a little sweet
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Vegan_bec
Points +82
Beautiful food, coffee, location and staff - Edit
Such a lovely eatery. In a beautiful stone cottage in the park, we sat outside but inside is huge and a good place to coffee with your laptop getting some work or study done. Outside is dog friendly and staff are very accomodating. Really afforfable, we got the $8 'ham and cheese' toastie- unreal. And the $15 lasagne- one of the best vegan lasagne I've ever had in my life. Would love to go back and try everything on the menu but not sure if I'll be able to get passed the lasagne, it was just SO good! Must try
Read morePros: Top quality food and very affordable
Cons: Would be great if it was open for dinner
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Madge
Points +86
Delicious - Edit
Excellent food great staff
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