Vegan-friendly
International
Organic
Take-out
Fusion
Vegetarian cafe with vegan options. Serves hot meals, salads and desserts. Please note that this venue adds a 10% surcharge on weekends. Open Thu-Sat 10:00am-3:00pm, Fri 6:00pm-8:30pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm. Kitchen closes 2:30pm on weekdays and 3pm on weekends.
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 15 Nov 2023 by Nevedya
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15 Reviews
First Review by PotatoesTho
Ann3782
Points +16
We went in summer - Edit
There was a cockroach crawling in the plate but they gave us one free coffee to make up for it
Read moreThere were five of us and the meal cost around $100
It was average
There was no disabled access (is that even legal?)
The music was too loud
No one seemed to be in charge
Pros: 5 vegans attended, There was a small cockroach crawling on the side , They gave us one free coffee
Cons: Staff didn’t know what they were doing, Music was too loud, No disabled access
hydomel
Odd to be complaining about cockroaches as a vegan. There is nothing inherently dirty about them, save for biases and prejudices
Read moreBreakfastKlutz
Odd to suggest that someone shouldn't mention a Cockroach in a restaurant, how would you feel if you ate a Cockroach at Nevedya, or elsewhere? They do list the Cockroach as a pro btw...
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abby_lemon
Points +42
Amazing menu, lovely space - Edit
The menu is great and seems like almost everything can be veganized. We had the 6-course set menu, and every single dish was delicious and very unique. The drinks were also great, and the decor and live music really added to the experience.
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Ruwi
Points +745
Gorgeous Cafe - Edit
Lovely cafe with a nice heated outdoor area as well. Delicious food, Zen vibes, range of drinks and treats in addition to the main meals which includes delicious thalis
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Gluttonous-Gourmand
Points +282
Good for a slow mid-week lunch in the hills. - Edit
Great little place with a lovely outdoor area. Good choice of vegan and vegan option dishes. Food was fabulous. Service was slow - left standing unattended waiting for a table; slow to be given menus, orders taken and especially food delivered. I was given a non vegan meal despite waiter verifying on ordering a vegan dish and it was only on close inspection (for taking a photo) that I saw the hidden egg. Then wait staff tried to blame eachother & then us?!
Read moreDespite the negatives I would definitely try again and hope the issues we experienced were once offs.
Pros: Nice leafy outdoor area with nooks, Delicious food
Cons: Expensive, Busy - make a booking on weekends, Very slow service
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LaurenPoulter
Points +15
Cute outdoor area and amazing food - Edit
Such a delicious meal, and a cute little nook to sit down in surrounded by a beautiful garden. highly recommend the vegan option of corn fritters and halloumi
Read morePros: Delicious food in vegan options , great outdoor area
Cons: Little bit on the pricey side but worth it
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Aloo
Points +6528
Ayurvedic food, peaceful experience - Edit
Wow! The Khichadi would have me driving across Melbourne to have again, it was so tasty. Beautifully spiced and fresh, with the right amount of cabbage and corrander. I had mine with dosa (optional for an extra $4) and it was amazing. The dosa was crisp and with the right dosa flavour (authentic).
Read moreI was impressed by the service, attentive but not intrusive. I was welcomed when I entered, and noticed a lot of the tables were booked. I had not made a booking, but was pleased to see they had outdoor seating availability in the garden. It was a perfect, sunny day for sitting in the sun - which made the experience more enjoyable.
I didn't have to wait too long for my chai to come out, and it was good. I remembered after I ordered, I forgot to ask for it strong ( not a fan of the overly milky weak chai which is all to common). But I needn't have worried. It was great.
I note from other reviews the menu does seem to change from time to time, but if you get a chance to try this dish (and restaurant)- give it a go!
Pros: Nice deck and garden area, Some unusual dishes
Cons: Serves dairy
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KatAnderton
Points +30
My happy place - Edit
I’m so lucky to live near Nevedya. It’s my favourite place to have breakfast or lunch in the hills. It’s such a relaxing atmosphere and the food is always incredible. I’ve visited with a number of friends and all have been impressed. The pace here is slow, which I love, but something to consider if you’re up for a quick bite.
Read morePros: Beautifully presented and delicious food, Calm and happy staff, Relaxing and inviting atmosphere
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KitaRadha
Points +80
Great cafe - Edit
Great atmosphere, lovely staff and yummy food
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Tiggy
Points +13924
Don’t be in a hurry - Edit
It had been a long time between lunches and I noticed the menu had changed, so I decided it was time to try this place again. The interior is nice and and peaceful. I decided on the most substantial - and correspondingly expensive at $24 - dish: the medicinal mushrooms. The meal took 20-25 minutes to arrive at a not particularly busy time and was not huge for the price. It was tasty though, and satisfyingly savoury with a slightly spicy tomato, tahini and chilli sauce. I came back another day (also not busy) and waited 10-15 minutes to have my order taken before going up to the counter (where I did receive an apology for not being attended to). I ordered the Japanese-influenced avo on toast ($17 regular) with tamari tempeh ($4) for protein, and was advised my order had been bumped up because of the wait. The avo was delicious: I have always loved the combination of avocado and miso, and the fresh carrot and cucumber complemented it beautifully. Just make sure you have the time to relax.
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VeggieFromAussie
Points +30
Nice fusion foods - Edit
The food here was good but perhaps a bit salty. Close to the Kakoda Memorial Walk, so good for some recovery food. We went for lunch and they had an all day breakfast menu and a selection of seasonal lunch items. All of the items had nice ingredients and unique flavours - the Mexican dosa was a nice fusion between Indian and Mexican, for example. The price, portions and service speed were all that let them down.
Read morePros: Nice and unique selection of flavours
Cons: Expensive, Portion sizes could be bigger, Slow service for lunch
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crix
Points +15
Great cafe - Edit
Great food, relaxing vibe and amazing service all round. I honestly can't recommend Nevedya highly enough. Unlike most vegetarian / health conscious cafes, all of the meals are unique, balanced and incredibly tasty. Some are fresh and light, some are rich and deep, and some sit right in the middle. Bring your dog if you want, sit round the back and enjoy.
Read moreIt's great that they use a more ethical dairy source too. I know some people find it hard to swallow consuming any dairy at all, however the reality is the majority of people eat dairy, and from my estimation it's a hell of a lot better for and from cows that have a rich, healthy life. Bring on cafes and restaurants like Nevedya that take a stand whilst also operating in the real world.
Pros: Great food, Relaxing atmosphere, Outstanding service
Cons: It's a 15 minute drive from home ;(
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michaeltyson
Points +13
Stonkingly good veg/vegan fare - Edit
It's hard to imagine improving on what Nevedya has to offer: this stonkingly good vegetarian and vegan cafe has it all. As soon as one walks in the door it's clear you're in for something special: the interior is beautifully decorated in deep, warm earthy tones with utterly delightful organic wooden furniture throughout; everywhere the eye rests is a treat.
Read moreCoffee is simply splendid (even the soy, which I've never seen curdled here), and served in lovely satisfying mugs that demand to be hugged on chilly days. The menu, however, is the true star of the show: varied, exciting and utterly delicious. We've been back several times now, and from the crispy cheesy mushroom dosa to the complex and filling za'atar and feta scrambled eggs and the hearty and satisfying curry special, everything is just indecently tasty. You'll never want to eat anything else.
Everything is organic and ethically sourced (just ask about the happy cows from whom their milk comes!). The ambiance is warm and welcoming, with lovely ambient music at just the right volume, and the staff are friendly and joyous.
Nevedya is a wonderful spot. Couldn't recommend it more.
Guest
Katherine_Ellen
Points +6
Scrumptious! - Edit
The food at Nevedya has ruined me for all other cafes. If you only try one thing at Nevedya I would recommend the dosas above all else. Having said that we’re yet to have a bad or even middling meal here since they opened several months ago and we’ve been going weekly.
Read moreHaving the great misfortune of having to order decaf coffee more often than not, I won’t comment on the coffee other than to say I recommend ordering a “strong” decaf if you, like me, like your coffee strong. Excitingly they have a “hot drink special”, currently hot chocolate with maca, cayenne, ginger, raw cacao, and coconut, which I’m dying to try.
On top of the scrumptious food the aesthetic has been lovingly crafted down to very particular details (hand-made curtains in the bathrooms!) - very Rivendell meets Ishka. The staff’s obvious enjoyment of their workplace and each other makes for a really lovely, warm atmosphere too.
Pros: Excellent food, Beautiful aesthetic, Friendly staff
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PotatoesTho
Points +13427
3.5 stars - Edit
It's great that there is another veg place in the hills; I could score it higher if there were more vegan choices and not just options. The "happy cow" *ethical* milk option creeps me out. Anyone who has spent 5 minutes googling the dairy industry realises ethical dairy is a myth.
Read moreThat aside, the sausage and beans from the breakfast menu was actually very good; the housemade sausages were a little too soft, but the beans and accompanying sauces had a great smoky flavour. The Poutine from the lunch specials menu wasn't as well executed unfortunately; the gravy lacked depth and richness.
It's early days for this cafe and I'm sure they will be a popular choice for local vegetarians.
Updated from previous review on 2018-08-04
Pros: Some vegan choices
Cons: Dairy, On the pricey side
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BreakfastKlutz
Points +11984
very vego - Edit
Another very vegetarian venue with a reasonable amount of vegan options, but very few vegan dishes. While this seems an odd thing to complain about, mistakes are made all too often and dairy etc is fed to vegans. It is also very obvious that vegan food is inclusive, there is not the slightest reason why a vegetarian would avoid it, yet vegetarian food is exclusive. A smart business owner would be very keen to make their vegetarian eatery, vegan.
Read moreNevedya had to double check our hot drink order and then upon delivering our food, mentioned that the toast was still to come, as it had to be re-made after dairy butter was spread upon it the first time... case in point.
The food was not great, the portion sizes were reasonable, but small for the price. I would like to return, but will have to keep an eye on the ever-changing lunch menu to see if it appeals. The abundance of communal seating is also unappealing to me, due to the very eggy & cheesy menu.
Pros: Location
Cons: Not very vegan friendly, Repeated promotion of 'ethical' cruelty
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