A health food vegetarian cafe run by a ministry of the Byron Bay SDA Church. Sources from local growers and has free Wi-Fi. Extensive menus. Reopened Oct 2017 after refurbishment. Also has clearly marked gluten free options. Reported fully vegan April 2024. Free vegan lunch from the church at 1pm on Saturdays. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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97 Jonson St, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2480
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 17 Dec 2024 by BrettONeill
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74 Reviews
First Review by keganpravin
veganfoodtrail
Points +45
Delicious wholesome vegan food with a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. Fully Vegan Cafe - Edit
Delicious wholesome and tasty vegan food in the middle of Byron Bay. Manna Haven has a rotating selection of yummy hot meals including curries, filos, lasagne and spiced wedges, as well as a large selection of salads that change daily (hot food) and weekly (salads), so there is always something new and exciting to choose from. There are lots of gluten free options and they are happy to advise on the ingredients of any of the dishes if you have any other dietary requirements. Prices are very reasonable and you have a choice of sizes as well as other meals to choose from. They also have desserts and delicious hot drinks (including the most amazing chai), cayenne carob, tumeric latte and teas. They also have a selection of smoothies and other cold drinks. They don't sell coffee, but they are more than happy for you to buy a coffee from next door to enjoy with your lunch (although I highly recommend their hot drinks while you are there). Service is friendly and accomodating with a very welcoming vibe. The seating area is relaxed and is a great respite from the busyness of Byron, where you feel welcomed to stay as long as you like. You can literally taste that the food is made with love. I highly recommend brunch, lunch or afternoon tea at Manna Haven.
Read morePros: Delicious Wholesome Food , Food options rotate, great selection, Welcoming and relaxing
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AvoCuddle
Points +89
A MUST GO IN BYRON! - Edit
The food was so incredible that I could barely wait to remember to take photos! The staff were so friendly (like so lovely) and there are so many options.
Read morePros: Food, Staff, Relaxing environment
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joedriver
Points +179
Lovely heart warming food and staff - Edit
The staff here are super lovely, it has a really wholesome vibe to it. It’s a really nice, somewhat humble cafe. The waffle with peanut butter and banana was really good and the waffle was freshly made! I had the vegan lasagne with some spiced potato wedges and the tofu/ mushroom filo pastry which was all really belly warming like a good home cooked meal and nothing too rich.
Read moreI really recommend grabbing yourself a smoothing whilst you’re here too as they are terrific, came nice and cold and freshly made with several milk options.
They also offer some really yummy looking cakes/ raw treats but alas didn’t get round to trying them.
Pros: Friendly staff, Smoothies, Fresh & organic
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LettuceMuncher
Points +2035
Great food served with a smile. - Edit
We ordered two small bowls. I ordered the chickpea & the roasted veg salads. My partner ordered the mushroom & lentil stew and Greek salad which also came with rice. The food was delicious and reasonably priced.
Read moreThe cafe was light, bright and airy. Would definitely eat here again.
Pros: All vegan 😊, Friendly staff, Bright & airy
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Vegan_Taster
Points +770
Great stuff - Edit
I seen the reviews and thought, “can it really be that good?”, and yeah it’s excellent! So it’s not fine dining but it isn’t meant to be, it’s just great tasting healthy foods at very reasonable prices by friendly staff.
Read morePros: Choices , Price , Atmosphere
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tonyrh
Points +72
Love this place - Edit
Healthy and tasty vegan food, love this place.
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Jenniferboz
Points +24
Dependable and always delicious - Edit
this is a mainstay in byron. Always Vegan, great desserts and variety of main dishes every day. I highly recommend....
Read morePros: Reliably good, Friendly service, clean and welcoming
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WillCarew
Points +30
Absolutely fantastic - Edit
Can’t recommend this place enough. Food was delicious and not your standard vegan meals. Staff were outrageously lovely and welcoming creating a fantastic vibe. Both savoury and sweet treat options were great and all for a reasonable price. Definitey head there
Read morePros: Staff, Varied and interesting options , Price point
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JuliaVa
Points +96
Highly recommended 🫶🏼 - Edit
We had the most amazing food at Manna Haven and felt very welcome! You can literally taste the love it’s been cooked and served with😄we can highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Byron Bay 😌
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-24
Pros: Good quality , Staff friendlyness, Quiet atmosphere
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VeganNirvana
Points +6607
Great value and great food - Edit
I like this place because they haven’t added the Byron tax to their menu it’s affordable and great local food. It is also in a slightly quieter part of Byron and the staff are always happy to help.
Read morePros: Great vegan menu , Chill vibe , Good value
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BenjaminVFreeman
Points +48
Blue zone food - Edit
Absolutely delicious, lots of amazing things to choose from. Can't wait to go back. Great atmosphere with good music.
Read morePros: Healthy, Flavourful, Fresh
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BrettONeill
Points +109
So nice we went twice - Edit
Perfect spot for brunch and more.
Read moreDifferent options available over the 2 days we went. Incredible potato salad
Pros: Food is wholesome and fresh, Variety, Great value
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Dobosono
Points +135
Delicious Vegan Eatery in Byron - Edit
Found this place while travelling on a road trip and we had an excellent time. We ate the Shepherd's Pie, the lasagna, the curry and two salads, two smoothies and they were all delicious. All whole foods and cooked with love and care! Will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Good Ambience , Friendly Staff
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bryonyhickson
Points +1064
Amazing! - Edit
Food was so good & fresh. Always lots of different options. Staff were lovely.
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kelseyjaynex
Points +4353
Cheap & healthy lunch - Edit
Really cute, relaxed cafe with tables along a patio next to the gardens. Approx 6 hot options and 6 salad options to mix and match from, and a dessert cabinet too. The dishes were fresh, simple and healthy, I really liked the lasagne.
Read moreStill a little unclear on the pricing system, we were charged $40 for 2 plates with 3 options each which was a little more than I thought based off the signage - but still very cheap so not complaining!
Pros: very clean & cute venue, affordable
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LittlegreenYunSheng
Points +606
Delicious - Edit
It's a very nice place to have lunch in town and has a garden .
Read moreThe food was really decent , I really enjoyed it .
The toilets are next to Yulis , opposite actually .
Pros: Very friendly staff
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madelinek
Points +2906
good plant based meals - Edit
food is yum and filling👍 nothing crazy but nice spot to have some good cozy food
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Bron_hughes
Points +107
Beautiful! - Edit
I got the two curries and a salad, $10 for a single serve all absolutely delicious! Really friendly staff as well
Read morePros: All vegan, Really reasonable prices, Delish!
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FPB
Points +433
Tasty lunch - Edit
Regularly dine here for lunch, food is consistently tasty, fresh, and filling.
Read moreStaff are always super friendly .. and their Vegan sweeties are ohh so delish.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-04
Pros: Beautiful outdoor & inside seating, Really clean, Parking out the back
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Ebbplant
Points +565
Always fantastic - Edit
They're so kind and cook the most delicious wholesome food. Nourishing for the soul
Read morePros: Great flavours, Friendly people
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DamienJamesHansen
Points +101
Top lunch - Edit
They had lasagna and a couple of casseroles (and many other things).
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MichLeanne
Points +326
Great value and delish - Edit
I loved the full plate of flavours and that you can choose your sides.
Read morePros: Vegan lasagne and gf lasagne , Setting is relaxing, gardens are lovely. , Desserts mmmmm
Cons: A religious undertone but subtle …
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Ruzha
Points +4230
Lovely Lunch Spot - Edit
We stopped by Manna Haven to pick up some lunch for the beach. It's such a lovely place, laid-back and calm. Everyone there was so kind and welcoming!
Read moreWe got a three dish takeout box - eggplant curry, pumpkin lasagne, spiced potatoes + hummus. The servings were really generous and the food was very hearty and really delicious!!
I am not sure why it's marked as "vegetarian" here, as there was no indication that there were any animal products served at all, and the word "vegan" was all over the place.
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JenGallagher
Points +440
Chai is great - Edit
I heard about this cafe being vegan. Sign says vegan cafe. Plates of food for $15 and you can mix and match. The Chai is really good. I got it on almond. Lots of raw vegan treats too.
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jordyfox
Points +125
Wholesome tasty food - Edit
Super fresh and tasty buffet option available for a fast lunch. Menu was fantastic as well, but I was just stopping to grab something quick while working at a building site close by.
Read moreWould live to try some menu items as well
Pros: All vegan, Buffet lunch option, Wholesome and large serves
Cons: Too far from where I live
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YairMudrik
Points +53
Simple but good - Edit
All seemed really fresh. It's a nice size of dish for the amount you pay. Loved it.
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VEllaK
Points +20
Delicious food! - Edit
There were multiple salads to choose from as well as hot dishes. The lasagna and veggie curry was delicious, and salads were great too. Also the staff were incredibly friendly and really nice place to sit. Huge portion for what you pay.
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Huge portions , Very tasty
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