CLOSED: Govinda's Cafe

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Indian themed buffet at Govinda's Cafe in Atlanta

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CLOSED: Govinda's Cafe
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Closed
Vegetarian

Vegan-friendly

Lacto

American

Indian

International

Buffet

Fast food

Casual and basic bistro offering sandwiches, wraps, soup, baked goods, and salads plus daily rotating lunch buffet. Opened in the Little Five Points area Jan 2015. Friday nights free Kirtan (musical call and response spiritual event) from 7:30PM-9:00PM. Reported closed January 2024.

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32 Reviews

First Review by sgottlieb

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NoreenVegan

Points +26

Vegan

01 Jun 2015

LOVE Go Vinda! - Edit

I headed to Govinda for a casual meal with some friends and the food was done right. While the dining area is a no frills type of place, the emphasis is put on the food - which in my opinion is what really matters. I ordered the Chit Sub - which is a whole wheat sub bun with vegan chicken and peppers. It was amazing! I also order the Veda Fries which are fries dipped in chickpea batter and fried. It is their version of pakoras or bajia (common indian appetizer). They were equally delicious. My friend ordered the Gari Wrap which we were told was the most popular item on the menu, and she really enjoyed it. I will be trying that next time.

We shared the raspberry mousse chocolate cake which was to one of the most delicious cakes I've ever had. It was moist and I couldn't believe it was vegan! We commented that with food this good, why would anyone need to eat animals.

The service was excellent - very friendly and welcoming. I loved that they don't over salt their food and try to keep things natural. Go Vinda is a great addition to Atlanta and I can't wait to go back.

Pros: Mostly Vegan, Great Food- Buffets at lunch and weekend, Add Salt at your descresion

calamaestra

Points +3448

Vegan

24 May 2015

Simply Wonderful! - Edit

The best vegan food I've had in a long time. We enjoyed the chit sub and mama g sub with veda fries. It was so delicious! We ordered to go because little five parking is a nightmare on Saturday nights and everything was ready in 10 minutes. We also had a vegan peanut butter mousse that rocked our world. Desserts aren't listed on the website so ask!

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vegan red velvet cake at Govinda's Cafe in Atlanta

jencompgeek

Points +311

Vegan

22 May 2015

Finally! Vegan quesadillas in ATL! - Edit

We've been searching for vegan quesadillas since moving here from Berkeley, so I was so excited to see them on the menu here! They were very good. I will definitely be returning for more. The veda fries are also a must-have! Delicious! Other menu items such as sandwiches and burritos look tasty. Everything can be made with vegan cheese. Bonus points for being near our favorite beer bar. The buffet looked OK, but I suspect we will be sticking with the menu on future trips. Can't wait to try the vegan baked goods also!

Pros: vegan quesadillas, great location

sikhidas

Points +34

Vegetarian

19 Apr 2015

Checkin - Edit

The food is good the service is good especially on the weekend, love 5he buffet.all u can eat fr $9.00.
Comon that's great.i see someone made some comments in the frst week no,no.go back get a visual and a taste now.

Pros: The Food Taste s Real, Very Reasonable , Clean

Cons: Too Many Cakes, It's Too Good To Be True, Too Many choices

sgottlieb

Points +202

Vegan

10 Jan 2015

Tasty, but have some kinks to work out - Edit

Their posted hours have already changed (posted as 11:30am opening but actually opens at 12 noon).

Presentation is on paper plates with little attempt at making the food look appealing.

While the food we got was tasty, it was not as we had ordered it. I asked for a wrap with a spinach wrap and it came out with sundried tomato wrap. My daughter ordered fries and they were not brought out. I reminded the server that we had ordered them and they finally came out as we were finishing the rest of our meal.

I was dismayed to see when our table was cleared, the empty cans from our drinks were tossed in the trash, and not recycled.

Again, the food was tasty and prices were reasonable, but I was not impressed with the service, which seemed to be provided by family members? Also, the atmosphere has a long way to go.

I hope this place succeeds and will try it again.

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Atmosphere, Service, Waste