Non-profit community organization operating several cafes on a "pay as you feel" concept. This location opened in 2015. Has space for kids and small stage for performances. During non-meal hours it offers coffee, tea and chai throughout the day. Accepts eftpos. Mostly vegan, with vegetarian items. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Categories: Vegan, International, Fusion
11 Reviews
First Review by karlaess
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delicious and a great cause - Edit
healthy delicious options :)
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Very High Quality - Edit
Have reverted back to more of a traditional Lentils menu. Enjoyed the sweet potato salad and dosa on my most recent visit.
Very impressed with the quality of the food. Servings are small, but I assume that is Lentils way of trying to avoid waste (a big issue for them).
Lentils as Anything is a great idea, Thornbury takes it in another direction with high quality food in a large and lively venue.
Updated from previous review on 2015-11-09
Pros: Very high quality food, Peace, Love & Lentils
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the best - Edit
i love lentil as anything and the concept and atmosphere in general. no complaints. and they serve alcohol in the thornbury shop (not on donations).
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loved it - Edit
It's a great place with an awesome feel and yummy food
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LAA - Edit
First time here like in Sydney we came across many dishes off the menu (run out of). Left with one soup a brocolli, cauliflower and zuchinni was flavoursome but the veggies were in a puree state. Had a polenta salad and curried potatoes. Finished with a tapioca pudding and chocolate sponge cake. Overall was nice, staff very attentative, but menu was very limited. Got Happy Cow sticker.
Updated from previous review on 2017-10-15
Pros: 100% plant based, Great service, Staff helpful
Cons: Many dishes unavailable
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Great place. Amazing staff and atmosphere - Edit
Great vegan cafe / restaurant in a lovely location. We went for lunch mid week. Had trouble finding space for 5 of us it was so busy. On offer that day were a couple of different salads, 2 mains, rice, tortilla crisps and dessert. It was all vegan, fresh and delicious. Choice of teas and coffee all available with organic soy milk. Really friendly place. Lovely staff. Great atmosphere and a lovely concept. You pay on a "as you can afford" basis with the reccomended amount being just 15$. So if you pay more it allows other to pay a little less. Loved it! We came from France and will defo Be back on our next visit.
Thanks
Pros: Vegan, Friendly, Inexpensive
Cons: Very busy (but that's good!!)
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Best Lentil by far! - Edit
Dinner for 2 at Lentil?
'Twas a pleasant experience, with table service, two choices of entree,main and desert......all brought to us by the charming Volunteers!!!
By far the better organised and best presented
Of all the lentils!
I will still eat at all the others pending where my travels take me, but Thornbury is definitely my "FLAVORite!"
Pros: table service, friendly staff, multiple eating areas to choose from
Cons: none, none, none
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Best Vegan Venue in the North - Edit
By far my favourite Lentil yet (although Footscray does a pretty good job)...many delicious a'la carte items, often specialty drinks like freshly-squeezed juice or turmeric chai...and if it's not up to scratch, the motto is 'pay as you feel'! The most frustrating thing about this place is watching well-heeled patrons eat up a storm, then toss a few coins into the slot. Support your local, amazing, ethically-sound vegan LAA!
Updated from previous review on 2016-08-07
Pros: many delicious menu items, beautifully presented, fantastic decor
Cons: quality can be hit-and-miss, no more Caesar Salad :'(
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I love lentils! - Edit
Absolutely delicious food and impeccable service from all volunteers. Often small but quality portions. Please support lentils and donate generously. The meals here have only continued to improve and donations are needed for that to happen
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Perhaps the best Lentil yet - Edit
I think Lentil has come into its own with the Thornbury restaurant. It's a large, interestingly decorated space (vintage industrial decor). Staff/volunteers are friendly and helpful. The food is of a decent quality and all vegan (distinguishing it from other Lentils in Melbourne). The serving size is small but you can always order more and pay what you think is reasonable. The za'atar tofu is delicious (if dainty) and the dosa is a decent tasty meal. For dessert there is usually some sort of cake and a chia seed pudding. Having tried both, I'd go for the cake myself. Definitely a regular stop for me now.
Pros: All vegan, Decent standard of food, Great space
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Very impressed - Edit
The standard of the fare is better than just about any restaurant in Melbourne; its easy to forget this is a pay as you feel establishment! Meals are also beautifully presented and served without delay. The space is expansive, spreading over several large rooms and the atmosphere is laid-back and friendly.
The servings are on the small size but this will give you a reason to try everything on the menu and wastage minimised. Great to share with a friend!
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly, efficient staff, Pleasant atmoshere
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