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A vegetarian pizza place offers a menu that is updated periodically. Appears to always include one vegan option in each incarnation. Vegans please inquire if they will make the other pizzas vegan on request. Run by the guys who run vegetarian cafe Two Chaps, a few blocks away on Chapel Street. Open Wed-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm. Closed Sun-Tue.


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15 Reviews

First Review by RachelFeiner

EmiEats

Points +1154

Vegan
30 Nov 2025

Friendly Service, Interesting Dessert, Decent Pizza

The menu is vegetarian, with the option to make pizzas vegan for an extra charge on the vegan cheese. We weren’t sure what to choose, so we went with the classic margherita—safe bet. It was fine, nothing over the top.

For dessert, we tried the Drunken Pears with vegan cream cheese. An unusual pairing, but surprisingly it worked. The pears were soft—almost baby-food texture—and the vegan cream cheese was quite tasty.

The non-alcoholic mojito was a highlight—refreshing and perfectly balanced, a great complement to the meal.

Customer service was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience pleasant overall.


Updated from previous review on 2025-11-30

Pros: Near Sydenham station, Has in and outdoor seating, Good customer service

Cons: Vegan cheese charge, No thick crust option, Can be pricey

SadBearSoup

Points +199

Vegan
24 Oct 2025

Great pizza

I’ve dined with meat eats here quite a few times and everyone always loves the food. It [censored] me that vegan cheese is an extra charge.

Pros: Great food

Itsjustplainallie

Points +1272

Vegan
18 Oct 2025

Has options but a bit average in flavour

Great location with multiple vegan options. However the flavour was a bit average and pizza dough was undercooked. The cocktails were great! Wait staff was also a little rude but nothing offensive. If I was gonna get pizza anywhere I’d rather just go to Gigi’s in Newtown. You pay about the same for better atmosphere and pizza

Pros: Location , Menu item

Cons: Expensive, Average flavour, Unfriendly staff

BhairaviGiridharan

Points +98

Vegan
08 Jun 2025

Literally the best pizza I've had

We had only vegans and vegetarians in our group and we ordered pizza as well as their snack with pumpkins and hummus that came with a puffed bread (I forgot the name). That snack was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten. The pizza was also lip-smacking!

I ate my leftover pizza cold the next morning, and it was just as delicious if not better!

Pros: Amazing food, Friendly and helpful staff, Quick service

GrayHorwitz

Points +2105

Vegan
25 Jan 2025

Decent options; sad to see a vegan tax

Too bad a vegan tax makes a pizza about 33.60. Good flavors otherwise, but easy enough for one person to finish a pizza. I like the lemony pea broccoli pizza!

Unfamiliarnostalgia

Points +1544

Vegan
12 Jul 2024

Great crust

The menu here changes every month it’s always an adventure. Last time my husband and I shared the mushroom pizza with vegan cheese and the vegan dessert option. It was good I wish they did a bit more complex pizza toppings or faux meat but still it’s a really good pizza!

jess!e97

Points +1854

Vegan
10 Jul 2024

So good and love their monthly menu changes

The vegan cheeses on these pizzas are truly the best I’ve ever had. The monthly menus are always so interesting and seasonal which is great fun. My favourite will always and forever be the vegan burrata starter 🤤

vannyy.o

Points +1937

Vegan
23 Apr 2024

Delicious Pizza 🍕

Nice pizza place, delicious pizzas with a nice dough!

TommyHawthorne

Points +1711

Vegan
13 Apr 2024

Great vegan optional pizzas

This was a lovely experience for family birthday dinner.

We ordered 5 pizzas, 2 were with vegan mozzarella and were delicious.

I had the
Pistachio cream and zucchini vegan which was delicious, though the pizza was unbalanced and lacking flavour given the removal of the cheese intensity.

The brussel sprouts, leek and garlic puree pizza however was delicious and not missing much.

I paired these with a gentle folk gamay from NSW which worked well and complemented both mine and the other tomato, meat and cheese based pizzas perfectly.

SonaHolbrook

Points +62

Vegan
02 Nov 2023

Best pizzas

The pizzas were super fresh and the vegan cheese was super melty and delicious. The ambiance was also super nice and cosy.

SharatPotukuchi

Points +28

Vegetarian
07 May 2022

Best pizza in Sydney

This place is AVPN certified - that means they make amazing Napoli style traditional wood fired pizza! Not only are the pizzas vegetarian / vegan the bases are exceptional.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , AVPN certified , Very nice ambience - indoor and outdoor

Cons: Outdoor can get cold on winter , A little pricey for pizza

gianluigiDiSarno

Points +13

Vegetarian
16 Nov 2020

Always fresh

Great negronis and natural wine list. I loved all the pizzas we had but the king brown mushroom and the eggplant caponata were especially good. Service is always super friendly too.

Jayness33

Points +424

Vegan
27 Jun 2020

So good!!!!

I had the pizza with brussel sprouts on it. Amazing. Make sure to ask for their special chilli oil

Pros: Awesome vegan dessert, Pizzas are incredible, Nom Nom Nom

ChristineHanna

Points +26

Vegan
04 Mar 2020

Amazing pizza!

One of the best pizzas I’ve ever eaten. We actually ordered the same one to take away for the next day! Pretty much everything on the menu can be made vegan (I think with the exception of two options) plus you can add vegan cheese which they make and was super stretchy/melty. Everything is clearly labeled on the menu and all of the wines are natural so all vegan. Highly recommend!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Make their own vegan cheese

Cons: Small place so you might have to wait for a table, Doesn’t take bookings for less than 5 people

RachelFeiner

Points +1197

Vegetarian
15 Dec 2019

Excellent

Great pizzas, all can be made vegan.
Lovely service, and great ambiance.
Highly recommended




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