Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
European
German
Vegan restaurant serving German as well international food. Located 10-minute walk from Cathedral of Cologne. Offers delivery service in the evenings, called Vega Taxi. Owner moved and opened new Past and Future in Fuerteventura. This location was kept open for a while but reported closed again August 2017. Please let HappyCow know should it reopen.
27 Reviews
First Review by globaldude
Skye
Points +1267
not sure - Edit
Couldn't find it open while here.
Read moreJust received this text back but not sure if true. We went 3 times and sign said due to illness.
"Sorry. The owner changed. We reopened on friday under same name in Fuerteventura Canary Islands"
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Tine Putzeys
Points +63
All you can eat vegan sushi - Edit
The title says it all.
Read moreThere are other things too, BUT OMG ALL YOU CAN EAT VEGAN SUSHI. I recommend you don't eat for a week before you go here, so you can stuff your face completely.
Pros: all you can eat vegan sushi, the other food was great as well, friendly staff
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jlwood987
Points +35
wow! - Edit
I had read about this place and all the amazing reviews and I was skeptical. However, in a meat loving town I needed a break! We were greeted warmly when we arrived by the owner. She reviewed all food with us and we dug in. The all you can eat buffet was reasonably priced and the food was incredible! The flavors were amazing and my huband never missed his "meat". He was finishing his plate and we were stuffed but the owner by and convinced us to try her tiramisu! DELIGHTFUL! One of my favorite desserts and i have missed it since going vegan 8 years ago. She nailed it! Great place!
Read morePros: Tiramisu, vegan, um, did I say tiramisu?
Cons: bit of a dodgy feeling neighborhood walking the , route we took
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DieEule
Points +78
delicious vegan food - Edit
We went to the Past & Future with some omnivorous friends. We all had the buffet, which had a great variety. The food was fresh and very delicious and everyone was full and happy at the end of our evening. The staff is very friendly and it has almost a living-room atmosphere.
Read morePros: delicious vegan food, reasonable prices , friendly staff
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CooperLeardi
Points +16
Traditional German recipes made vegan! - Edit
We went in close to closing time, but the staff was super friendly and heated us up the soup they had put away already. The buffet was awesome and had a good variety of traditional German food as well as Middle Eastern dishes. Everything we had tasted amazing and we had such a good time. If you are vegan and in Koln, you must try!
Read morePros: Friendliness, Taste, Buffet Style
Cons: Slightly more expensive than other vegan places
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FredrikJ
Points +28
Nice all-vegan buffet - Edit
Nice all-vegan buffet with many choices. Friendly staff.
Read moreReasonable pricing.
You won't be disappointed.
Pros: Varied all-vegan buffet, Calm interior
Cons: Cash only , Too much salt in some dishes
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T0
Points +344
great buffet with great staff - Edit
Very friendly and nice place in Cologne in walking distance from the main station. The food is delicious and plenty. Very nice staff. We'll be back for more.
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JulesSydney
Points +22
Hearty dinner in a quaint restaurant - Edit
No obvious vegan signage out the front, missed it because I thought it was too fancy for a buffet vegan place. Inside was a lovely intimate setting. So many choices. I chose the buffet option so I could sample everything. I chose well. All main meals are hearty and delicious. The owner says non vegans are impressed. My favourites were the lasagne, chilli con carne and the zucchini yoghurt and dill salad.
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CLechleitner42
Points +55
Great buffet - Edit
I went there for vegan "Wiener Schnitzel" a la carte, to learn they primarily run a buffet now.
Read moreAnd what a buffet it is! The dishes I know exceeded my expecations, 3 dishes that were new to me were even better!
Only bad thing: Rational people have to consciously ignore why they have "Future" in the name - they also offer "Future prediction" based on "reading" palm lines and the like. WTF.
Still, best vegan food I had for some time.
Buffet can be used "1 plate only" or "all you can eat" (including plate), both reasonably priced.
Pros: Great food, Reasonable pricing
Cons: "Future prediction" portfolio. Easy to ignore.
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Sinili
Points +58
very delicious! - Edit
very nice Restaurant. we had Buffet so we tried many different options. absoluteley delicious!
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GraceHammy
Points +90
excellent vegan buffet - Edit
All of their meals are well priced and delicious, would defiantly recommend
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Davy
Points +24
Truly a gem! - Edit
The buffet was amazing. Each salad had a distinctive and fresh flavor. The main meals were rich and distinctive. The owner is a genius for transforming traditional Swiss, German, French foods into vegan delights. I only wish she had a place in Palo Alto. She said she wants to open another restaurant in Barcelona. I'll be back!
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Karolin
Points +16
I´m in Haeven - Edit
I`m in Heaven....
Read moreWhether even earlier as a meat consumer or now as a Vegan: I have never experienced a Buffet where every single food which I have taken on my plate has tasted perfectly! And with a choice of 10 salads, 5 main dishes, Antipasti and dips! The „marzipan - mousse de chocolat“ ice cream for the end was a revelation. Wonderful atmosphere with friendly staff and relaxed background music. There must be angels working in this restaurant! I´m in Heaven.!
Absolutely recommendable!
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Sas
Points +84
The best vegan buffet ever - Edit
I gave my omnivore friend who I was travelling with the Happy Cow app and asked her to pick a restaurant. I'm so glad she picked Past & Future. We both loved it. This is the best vegan buffet I have ever tasted. Almost all the food was gluten free as well. The staff are so welcoming and lovely, and really understand vegan food and dietary requirements. The restaurant is very nice to relax in, and would be perfect for a romantic meal. Although a little off the beaten path, it is well worth going to find this excellent restaurant. I will definitely be back next time I am in Cologne.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Lovely people, Great wine
Cons: Location
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Mpenzi123
Points +16
A real paradise for vegan people - Edit
Paradise for Vegans!
Yesterday we have visited the Past & Future and had really been surprised at
the big and very tasty offer of the Buffet. Also my husband who is not vegan
was very contented. He even could not believe that everything is vegan!
Our absolute favorites were the delicious mango courgette salad, the garlic
mayonnaise, best lasagna Bolognese ever and the fresh Antipasti with
asparagus, artichokes, olives, tomatoes and mushrooms.
Really amazing.
Friendly service and beautiful ambience. Many thanks for a nice evening.
We will come back in summer!
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mitsouko
Points +16
One simply delicious experience - Edit
Rich flavors, deliciously fragrant spices, creative recipes and a smorgasboard of incredibly varied dishes every day. Attentive service, excellent food, nice place - we spent a very romantic evening there and will definitely come back!
Read morePros: Great variety of dishes, Excellent quality, Attentive service
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CatherineM
Points +192
Excellent buffet - Edit
I came here twice in the week I was in Cologne. It's a very nice restaurant with a friendly owner who also speaks excellent English and was able to explain everything on the menu. The rest of the staff were a little offhand, and I recommend being proactive with asking for a menu and drinks.
Read moreThere is a buffet which costs 8.90 euro for one plate, or 14.90 unlimited, plus an a la carte menu. I had the buffet both times I was here, and it was tasty with a lot of choice.
The only reason I am not giving this 5 stars is that I was overcharged both times I visited, which made me wonder if this was something that happened often.
Otherwise, highly recommended for the quality of the food and drink.
Pros: Good ambience, Excellent choice, Friendly owner
Cons: Overcharged twice
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els
Points +215
tiramisu - Edit
Very good vegan restaurant. For starters we had deepfried yucca and plantain with a garlic sauce and some antipasti. All tasted very well, I especially liked the garlic sauce. For our main course one of us had the Wiener Schnitzel, and the other one had the sellerieschnitzel. This also tasted very good. The owner is a very nice lady who gives good advice about what dish to combine with what sauce, etc. It was all very filling so instead of eating our dessert at the restaurant we took it home with us. We choose the tiramisu and it was excellent, I never had a better one.
Read morePros: Nice owner, good advice, Very tasty food, Excellent tiramisu
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tg
Points +16
A hidden gem! - Edit
Located on a small, quite street, this place is a hidden gem well worth visiting. Spectacular food, very moderately priced. Every dish had a "wow" effect. The classy design and atmosphere are several levels above most vegan places.
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Dark Sparkle
Points +118
delicious and reasonably priced - Edit
Past and Future is a great vegan restaurant. We had the sushi and it was incredibly good and beautifully presented, as well as fairly priced. The owner is very friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed.
Read moreI haven't made it to their weekly Sunday brunch yet as I live outside the city, but it has a great reputation amongst vegans in Cologne.
Updated from previous review on Saturday August 15, 2015
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andrea_woods
Points +24
Amazing! Highly recommend! - Edit
My family and I stayed in Cologne for a short weekend break. We visited Past & Future twice! The food was incredible!! Very flavourful and great value. I am the only vegan in the family, but even my omnivore mother would highly recommend this restaurant! The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly.
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Alyannkar
Points +1163
Great way to begin trip - Edit
When I first arrived in Cologne after almost a full day of traveling, this place was the first I visited. It has a cute interior with all sorts of different seating choices. There is a small patio in the back that I sat in. For the evening, there was a buffet. The food was amazing and there were so many options. The cuisine is definitely inspired from various different cultures. The lady who owns the best place is incredibly nice and very accommodating to a non-German-speaking person. She made the place feel so much more homey. All around awesome experience!
Read morePros: Incredible food, Amazing and personable owner, Accommodating to English-speakers
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runnerdave
Points +82
Fantastic place to eat and chill - Edit
This must be one of my favourite vegan restaurants in Europe. The food is a couple of notch above your average vegan joint but the price isn't. The interior deco makes the place look like you are having dinner in someone's dining room, and the lady owner certainly add to this impression thanks to her friendliness and attentiveness to her guests. I turned up alone and famished a Wednesday night as she was about to close and she regaled me of a freshly made lasagne, a nicely seasoned salad and an absolutely delicious tiramisu.
Read morePros: Food, personal touch, deco, price (especially cons
Cons: None
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Mamieveg
Points +20
Wonderful place - Edit
This restaurant is one of the best vegan place I’ve ever been : The lady is very nice and so friendly !She welcomed us as if we were family and I felt at home there ☺ and the food is so good !!! Tasty and original, well, you definitely have to go there !
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tioguerra
Points +18
Wonderful delicious vegan menu - Edit
The place is not too far from the city center. Very varied menu, including many vegan versions of different foods. Specially for those interested in traditional German style cuisine, you won't be disappointed! Aida, the owner, received me very warmly and was extremely gentle and nice. She speaks five languages, and is very friendly. The decoration of the place is modern, with dim light and candles, inspires a romantic atmosphere. Looks like a nice place to bring your veg companion. Too bad I was alone this time, but I really enjoyed the food nonetheless.
Read morePros: Huge vegan menu, Decoration, ambience, music, Very friendly staff
Cons: A little bit far from city center
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Charlottevegan
Points +36
Special Place - Edit
This is a great place. Atmosphere very warm and welcoming, owner so friendly and nice. Menue is a bit difficult to understand but you can nearly have everything you want! They make everything fresh and everything is self made!
Read morePros: Fresh, Nice atmosphere, spicy food
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globaldude
Points +52
Nice people, great food - Edit
I visited Present & Future for the first time last night at just after 8 PM. I immediately liked the decor. The weather was bad, so the restaurant was empty, but their delivery service was busy. I sat in a comfy chair to drink a glass of wine and then moved to a table when my food came out. The menu offers vegan versions of meals that are usually made with meat. I had the Remoulade and it was fantastic. I'm planning to go back a couple of times next week.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Friendly owner, All vegan
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