Vegan Baguette and American at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang
Aubergine caviar bruschetta at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang
Vegan sandwich at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

  • CLOSED: Novelty Cafe
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  • White Veg-options
Lacto
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Bakery
European
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Menu specifies what is vegetarian and vegan. Offers coffee, baguette sandwiches, bruschetta, salads, and a case of bakery goods. Shelves of books are available to borrow. Reported closed November 2022.

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24 Reviews

First Review by waveruss

Avatar thetofutravellers

thetofutravellers

Points +6299

Vegan
16 Sep 2021

Books and baguette

I loved the interior of this place, so pretty and full of style, yet very classic. The staff were very friendly, and I enjoyed the vegan baguette, although it might have been a tad too oily. It was great to browse the bookshelf and to read a bit while having a tea to wash down the meal.

Pros: Tasty vegan baguette, Beautiful place, Great location, friendly service

Hot tea @ Novelty Café, Luang Prabang at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Novelty Café, Luang Prabang at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Vegan baguette @ Novelty Café, Luang Prabang at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar sepb88

sepb88

Points +32

Vegan
27 Dec 2019

It's alright

Tasty vegan baguette but it was literally dripping with oil

Avatar ontbijtjezondereitje

ontbijtjezondereitje

Points +864

Vegan
14 Nov 2019

Lovely place

Lovely place for a vegan coffee and cake or lunch or snack. Really peaceful.

Pros: Everything

Cons: Little expensive

Vegan options available at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Vegan cappuchino with soy milk at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar JackieJans

JackieJans

Points +1228

Vegan
10 Aug 2019

Really cute cafe and lots of veggie choices

I had the baguette based on previous reviews and it was so tasty! The bread was very crispy and the vegetables were well seasoned. Also I enjoyed all the books and was able to read a bit of one with my meal!

Very cute set up at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Yummy baguette at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar eliina

eliina

Points +174

Vegan
28 Jul 2019

Lovely!

Nice coffee from a proper coffee machine. Friendly service. Food is OK for what it is. Loads of books available if you want to chill and read one.

Vegan Baguette and American at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar elliekev

elliekev

Points +216

Vegan
07 Jul 2019

Expensive but good

This cafe is really cute, deffo a nice place to spend some time. They have a vegan baguette which is really good. It’s got hummus and is packed full of roasted veg, very flavoursome and filling; deffo one of the best vegan baguettes I’ve had. There’s also a side salad which was really nice, fresh and had a tasty dressing. It was 37k kip which is expensive for SE Asia but pretty standard for restaurants in Luang Prabang. So more expensive but worth it!

Avatar ClarissaOT

ClarissaOT

Points +88

Vegan
27 Feb 2019

Cow milk in the soy milk

Just a heads up to anyone who has been having coffee here with soy milk thinking it was vegan.. ITS NOT. I asked to see the soy milk they use and the ingredients state that it contains cow milk... not traces.. actual cow milk. This is incredibly dangerous for people who are lactose intolerant and deceiving for the rest of us. The staff either didn't care or didn't understand the issue. Unfortunately the owner wasn't around to directly express the problem so I am sharing here. Aside from this they have very few vegan options but the soups for instance are really good.

Pros: Good soup

Cons: No plant milks available - Misleading advertising

Avatar Pat_

Pat_

Points +633

Vegan
19 Jan 2019

Tasty food!

Very nice coffee shop with some outside sittings on terrace. The food was really good, aubergine caviar so tasty.

Pros: Vegan food labelled on menu, Soy milk for hot drinks

Inside seating at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Outside seating at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Cappucino with soy milk at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Aubergine caviar bruschetta at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar dschuhlie

dschuhlie

Points +125

Vegetarian
08 Jan 2019

Loved this place

The Latte with soy milk has been the best coffee i had in SEA so far. The café itself is so so nice! They also have a few vegan things to eat, I loved the Ratatouille.

Avatar Djmarsh89

Djmarsh89

Points +249

Vegan
02 Dec 2018

Great Chilled Cafe!

Great cafe with some super tasty Vegan options! Had Vegan Punpkin and carrot soup made with delicious creamy coconut milk and a hummus veg baguette. Can be hard to find Vegan food in Asia but Luang Prabang had plenty of places with options, I feel things are slowly changing maybe...

Pros: Nice Vegan baguettes and soup, Soya milk options for drinks, Chilled vibe

Cons: Little pricey (£3.30 baguette), No dessert option

Tasty! at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Large Soya Latte at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar leahconroy

leahconroy

Points +61

Vegan
13 Jul 2018

Great vegan sandwich

One of the best vegan sandwiches I’ve had in South East Asia: fresh crusty baguette with hummus, pepper, courgette and aubergine plus a side salad. I went back twice more for it! Good drinks selection, nice staff and cool vibe with a book swap in place too.

Pros: Lots of veggie options , A few vegan options

Cons: More expensive than local places

Vegan sandwich at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar Laurilein

Laurilein

Points +75

Vegan
10 Jul 2018

Great coffee

We only had coffee at this place but it was a nice change to have some other options than only Americano as a Vegan! They have soy and almond milk, prices were reasonable.

Pros: Plant milk available , Really good coffee, Nice atmosphere

Avatar KaylaRoseFreudenberg

KaylaRoseFreudenberg

Points +102

Vegan
25 Jun 2018

Couldn't find it

I searched around the area maps said it would be and I was standing right where it said it was but was not there! Maybe it has moved? Not sure.

Avatar DannyDavidson

DannyDavidson

Points +201

Vegan
24 Apr 2018

Overpriced and Oily

Would be more enthused if the prices were more reasonable and they didn’t love to use oil/sugar syrup so much.

Avatar PaigeDixon

PaigeDixon

Points +26

Vegan
06 Feb 2018

Amazing vegan options!

Great service and great aesthetic if you're looking for a more Western feeling oasis with many books available to borrow and good wifi.

Laos is known for its amazing French breads and pastries due to French colonialism in the late 1800s to mid 1900s. The vegan baguette at Novelty Cafe did not disappoint. I also enjoyed a fresh juice and roasted almond latte with soy milk (very sweet).

Definitely worth hitting up but like most sit-down restaurants in Luang Prabang, felt pretty expensive after a month of cheap eats in Thailand!!

Avatar CharityBosua

CharityBosua

Points +548

Vegan
24 Jan 2018

Best food I had so far in Laos.

The vegan baguette!! OMG you won't regret ordering this one. It was definitely the best meal I had so far in Laos.
Their menu has good amount of clearly labeled vegan options. Perfect if you're looking for a place serving Western food without having to worry about explaining veganism.

Pros: Healthy vegan options , Clearly labeled

The vegan baguette at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar frads

frads

Points +262

Vegan
08 Jan 2018

Comfortable space with good food

I tried the three vegan options available at Novelty Cafe: a cous cous salad, a vegetable sandwich, and Auvergne toast. The dishes were quite good and the staff was attentive. It is pricey by Luang Prabang local standards, but still quite affordable compared to back home (in NYC).

Pros: Nice Space, Confortable, Attentive Staff

Avatar straightedgevegan

straightedgevegan

Points +50

Vegan
02 Jun 2017

nice place

Good coffee in a nice environment. Owner is really lovely and Staff is friendly. The vegan baguette was really oily and a lot of oil dropped on the plate, Salad was yummy. Good to visit once

Pros: friendly staff, Free wifi

Cons: not much vegan options

Avatar Rosa veg

Rosa veg

Points +2060

Vegan
12 Apr 2017

Nice cafe'

Small and nice cafe' in the Main Street of Luang Prabang . They have good vegan sandwiches and some cous cous and bruschetta . Nice staff

Pros: Vegan baguette

Avatar happytina

happytina

Points +222

Vegan
04 Dec 2016

Expensive but tasty

This was an expensive place to eat but the food was good although the green salad was very oily. We got the vegan baguette and the vegan cous cous salad. Both of these came with green salads on the side. The cous cous was the highlight, very nice flavours and olive oil came on the side (which we didn't bother adding). Baguette was 37k kip and salad was 43k kip.

Pros: Tasty food

Cons: Expensive, oily, few vegan items

vegan baguette and cous cous salad at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar Gillsabroad

Gillsabroad

Points +198

Vegan
23 Jul 2016

vegan baguette is the star

Attractive looking cafe in good location with friendly resident woofer, George. Menu has a number of vegan options but the vegan baguette is the stand out! Sadly there's only the predictable 'seasonal fruit' on offer for desert. Prone to power cuts!

Pros: number of vegan dishes , vegan baguette is awesome , items clearly identified on easy read menu

Cons: limited vegan desert option

if you don't want fruit this is the only other vegan option at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

cafe interior at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

vegan baguette is a winner! at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar Vcup

Vcup

Points +322

Vegan
17 Jul 2016

Nice place, a bit pricey

As mentioned before the vegan baguette is very good, although I found it (and the salad it comes with) too oily. I guess the eggplant absorbs lots of oil when cooked. The owner is so sweet and awesome!

Avatar E7iu5tyt

E7iu5tyt

Points +47

Vegan
15 Jul 2016

Wonderful!

Vegan baguette was A+
Good portions
The owner is a sweetheart
George the dog is super cute
If it's a hot day, they also make a perfect Pimm's Cup

Lots of Vegetarian options, but there could be more vegan options in my opinion.

Vegan Baguette & Green Tea at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

Avatar waveruss

waveruss

Points +243

Vegan
02 May 2016

Great food and atmosphere

Try the vegan baguette! Great place to have a bite to eat and read one of the many books lining the shelves. Don't forget to say hi to George the resident dog!

vegan baguette! at Novelty Cafe in Luang Prabang

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