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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
International
Buffet
Salad bar
Take-out
Asian
Casual, cafeteria atmosphere eatery. Menu changes, may include lasagna, spinach filos, samosa, salads and dessert bar. Has vegan. Hare Krishna affiliated. All dishes are prepared from selected natural, fresh ingredients. Currently open for dine in. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri 11:30am-8:00pm, Sat 11:30am-7:30pm.
114 Reviews
First Review by tessha_m
Chokocchi
Points +75
Always delicious! - Edit
Gopals is not only super affordable, it’s delicious, has a whole range of vegan options, staff are friendly and the atmosphere is so warm and cozy.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options, Authentic cuisine, Great atmosphere
Guest
ShaneGosper
Points +67
Lovely food and all smiles around... - Edit
Always excellent experience it never fails.
Read morePros: Good price , Good quality , Great atmosphere
Cons: A bigger seating area in restaurant , Not the best toilet facilities, No other down falls
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EvieLonghurst
Points +168
Always a Safe Bet - Edit
Although vegetarian and vegan food has evolved a great deal over the years, Gopal’s remains true to its roots, serving simple and tasty vegetarian/vegan dishes for 38 years! Excellent fare for the budget conscious; you buy an “economy special” comprising of 2 curries and a salad for only $8.50. Unbeatable value and good karma too boot.
Read morePros: Vegan options, Tasty and cheap
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ellehir
Points +558
Cosy, friendly vibe - Edit
Amazingly quick and affordable options that will please anyone. The vegan platter was hugely filling and delicious and included a dessert and a drink. The atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly and caters to everyone.
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Dozka
Points +88
I love Gopals - Edit
Super friendly service and great value for money. I always get the not so hungry meal which is more than I can eat. The kofta balls are amazing. Also lots of fresh and delicious salads. If you're there on days they have the apple crumble, do not miss out. Amazing with vegan custard.
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DamienSpeed
Points +18
quaint and delicious - Edit
I’m first time customer here, food is spectacular. Very tasty and a great choice. Very fairly priced and you get a lot for your money.
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PotatoesTho
Points +13749
Great value - Edit
Gopal's provides honest food, in generous servings at a very affordable price. The meals on offer are tasty and healthy.
Read moreChoose individual dishes or one of their great value meal deals.
Updated from previous review on 2015-07-10
Pros: Very affordable
Cons: Not all vegan
Guest
Aloo
Points +7705
Get the vegan platter - Edit
I've been coming here for years. They have become more and more vegan friendly. I don't think it's particularly cheap, but if you get one of the meals, it works out to be better value. The vegan platter includes two dishes (such as curry, stir fry or kofta) plus two salads, a dessert and either roti or rice with a drink: $11.95. The food is fresh, always vegan options and you will get to choose which options of each you want.
Read moreGets pretty busy, but there is a second floor which people may not realise.
Pros: Vegan platter made up of your choices
Cons: Still not fully vegan so you need to check the lab
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CharlieHanna
Points +20
Can't fault ! - Edit
Cheap food, amazing potion sizes. Heaps of vegan options. Vegan desserts! Friendly service. So good!
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Nikki1801
Points +963
Worth it (even for vegans!) - Edit
Love this place, have visited each time we come to Melbourne. Sometimes Krishna places can be a miss for vegans but this place is different- staff are so friendly and really know whats in everything! The place is packed everytime and they do a vegan platter for $11.95 which gets you a full plate of food drink dessert which i think is a steal... definitely worth a stop!!
Read more(Its upstairs off the high street so may be hard to find at first)
Pros: great value, great food and staff
Cons: none!
Guest
TattooedVegan
Points +36
Amazing abundance of food - Edit
Went to Gopals Sat night and was amazed at the abundance of tasty Vegan food.
Read moreI got Vegan Platter and got to choose from 4 Vegs and 5 salads as well as Vegan Desert and organic juice for a low price.
It was well more than I could eat but as we stayed a while, I finished it off.
This is a cafeteria style restaurant with another floor of seating up stairs.
Was a hot n humid night, but the aircon made us comfortable.
Once my group of 20odd went through, there was a constant stream of patrons coming in.
This could easily become my go to cheap eats in Melbourne
Pros: Abundance of delicious food, So very cheap for portion sizes, Best Organic juice I have ever had
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economydreams
Points +1449
Wow! - Edit
Me and my partner were blown away by the quality of the food for such a low price! We both got a feast plate which consists of a bowl of soup, 2 curries, 2 salads, rice/roti (roti freshly made for me), dessert and a drink for $12.95!
Read moreEven though it was super cheap they didn't compromise on flavour and everything I ate was delicious!
Don't let the fact it's vegetarian put you off as most dishes are actually vegan.
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Gets very busy around lunchtime
Guest
BigBadBo
Points +279
good vegan food @ a good price - Edit
There's nothing too flash about the set-up but Gopal's has great value-for-money with decent, fresh and flavoursome food. Lunch was a bit of a rush by serving staff and tight for seats. Dessert was delicious and overall having a big plate of good, healthy food plus a green drink and dessert for 12 bucks is a great deal.
Read morePros: good value, healthy, lots of vegan options
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MichelleKline
Points +22
CBD Favourite - Edit
The Koftas and salads are always excellent and today the vegan apple crumble and custard really hit that sweet spot.
Read morePros: Amazing value for money and lots pf vegan options
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Cathy P.
Points +53
Like it - Edit
Simple but delicious food, conveniently located in the CBD near our hotel. I like the atmosphere upstairs, felt kinship with the folks eating there, seemed to be mostly locals.
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Marie Neren
Points +363
Yum! - Edit
Very nice food for a reasonable price! I love it that every dish includes a crunchy salad.
Read morePros: Nice atmophere, Good food, reasonable price
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Wuji_Luiji
Points +2722
Really good value! - Edit
This place is really good value and the food is good. There are quite a few vegan options.
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Chelseachernobyl
Points +1162
good food great price - Edit
I want to give this place 4.5 stars but it won't let me. I was stoked about the value of this place. For $12 I got rice, 2 salads, 2 veggie sides, a drink and dessert. The mint drink and the bliss ball where amazing the food was pretty good as well. Will come back here for sure
Read morePros: great value, loads of vegan and vegetarian food
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Minijessila
Points +44
Excellent vegan meal - Edit
My favourite place for lunch when I am in the CBD for work! The food is tasty and fresh with good selection for vegan!
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Willra
Points +54
Consistently Reliable - Edit
After a recent renovation Gopal's has marginally increased some of their prices. The vegan platter is still great value and there is a wide selection of vegan items to choose from. The serving size is particularly generous with the roti option. Monday's red kidney bean curry is a personal favourite among the curries of the day. Their deserts (halva,carob balls etc) tend to very sweet but this is not a problem me.
Read moreAdditional vegan sweets have recently been added to the menu but they may not be available every day.
Counter staff can be kept very busy but are cheerful and efficient.
Updated from previous review on Thursday January 28, 2016
Pros: Wide variety , Affordable
Cons: Daunting staircase , Some dairy items
Guest
Kittybiscuit
Points +10147
Vegan Platter - Edit
I've been coming here for a long time. Many of the dishes are now vegan, including halwa. Yum. It is cheap and tasty and they have just renovated the restaurant so it looks fresh.
Read morePros: vegan options, cheap
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eimokeeffe
Points +88
Good vegan canteen style - Edit
The koftas are delicious, naan beard was ok not very soft, the curry of the day was great
Read morePros: All vegan
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The Eggplant Man
Points +85
Wholesome, delicious, affordable! - Edit
Gopals is an institution here in Melbourne, I hope it stays forever. The food is made with such respect and is simple, wholesome and cheap with generous servings. The Hare Krishnas prefer aromatic spices with no onion or garlic, most things are vegan, and 2 people can get totally satisfied for $20 or less. And if you're lucky you can sit by the windows and watch the busy city life passing whilst listening to some gentle music. The only drawback is the steep stairs which could be hard for some.
Read morePros: Fresh salads, Delicious Kofta balls, Cheap
Cons: Steep stairs
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Baden
Points +69
fav - Edit
Favourite vegan place in city. Healthy and cheap.
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junglechick
Points +238
Awesome! - Edit
Went here with my family (vegan and vegetarian) and we all loved it. The food was delicious, excellent value and great service. Definitely recommend.
Read morePros: yummy, good value, good service
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Bluejaay
Points +59
Love it. - Edit
Excellent food for a great price. I love the room too - the window overlooking Swanston street is beautiful.
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SimoneTracey
Points +102
Excellent Option - Edit
Gopals is like the rich cousin of Crossways just a short walk away. That being said, it is still very reasonably priced and a delightful setting where you can stare out the window to beautiful Swanston Street. Plenty of choices in the bain marie. The koftas with a tasty tomato puree are somewhat of a signature dish. Yum.
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