Vegetarian cafe with some vegan menu options including vegan breakfast, beans on toast, soup of the day and a vegan burger, as well as some modifiable dishes such as creamy mushrooms. Vegan cabinet food includes salads, pies, muffins, scones and cakes. Serves coffee and tea, with plant milks available. Reopened with change of ownership in April 2022. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:00pm, Sat 9:00am-2:00pm.
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97 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Last update on 03 Jan 2023 by Tiggy
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41 Reviews
First Review by Guest2
veggieyogini
Points +61
very good experience - Edit
Had a coffee and snack in Dec 2009 and loved it. The Date Scones where out of this world yummy, coffee was good and all other food on offer looked very appetizing. Very friendly atmosphere and good service.
Read morePros: healthy , friendly staff, central location
Cons: only open until late afternoon
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VeganSoapDude
Points +7388
Nice spot, they could do more for vegans - Edit
There are a lot of vegan options, but some of them felt a bit lacking... Their vegan big brekkie swaps eggs for beans.. Beans are great, but why not have a vegan egg or scrambled tofu option in 2024? My cauliflower wrap was nice, but I'd probably just go to another place next time
Read moreCons: Not 100% vegan
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DianeDecker
Points +11
Best loaded Baked Potato - Edit
I was checking out the menu when a person came out and told me how good their was-especially the baked potato. So I gave it a try. They have GF and vegan options too.
Read moreJust the potato would have been fine but it comes with 3 toppings and green salad too. My almond latte was also terrific.
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edelany
Points +209
A bit plain. Not many vegan options - Edit
Nice atmosphere. Good portions. A. Bit old fashioned and plain tasting
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CoteMedina
Points +432
Tasty wrap - Edit
Even though there were not so many vegan options, the falafel wrap was beautiful! So tasty and with the perfect amount of seasoning. Wish I'd had more time in Dunedin to go back there.
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laurengk
Points +126
Had high hopes - Edit
For a dedicated vegetarian cafe you’d think the vegan options would be better than what you get at the surrounding omni cafes… not so much. Really high focus on dairy and eggs on their menu.
Read moreI had the beans on toast, which were good. Nothing special, but not bad either.
My partner had the big breaky (made vegan) and was highly disappointed. The vegan sausage was the driest thing we’ve both eaten and was generally not enjoyable.
The vibes of this place are very cute, so has lots of potential, just poorly executed at the moment from a vegan perspective.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-22
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NettieFeldman
Points +34
Lovely place, not very good food - Edit
What a lovely place: medium-dark wood, homey feel.
Read moreSo you can imagine how disappointed i was with the pumpkin pizza. It didn't taste fresh, and was full of a sweet, unpleasant sauce.
Pros: Lovely place, Friendly, helpful staff
Cons: The food.
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IlonkaOverhaart
Points +39
Een pareltje in de stad - Edit
We hebben hier heerlijk gegeten en koffie gedronken. Twee keer een lunch. De vegan burger, huisgemaakt van zwarte bonen en kikkererwten kan zo in een kookboek! De filodeeg met paddestoelen vulling was ook een succes!
Read morePros: Heerlijk eten, Goede service , Ook Take away service
Cons: Druk, dus even geduld hebben voor een plekje
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91xiatian
Points +147
Good with a lots of option - Edit
It was a very good breakfast that I took there. It was a bit small but I guess it’s because it’s a pretty gastronomic restaurant (I think)
Read moreC’était vraiment bon même si j’ai été assez surpris par la petite quantité de mon petit dej. Le plat la boisson revient au final assez cher je trouve mais ce sont les prix normaux ici au final. Bref plutôt sympa ! Le match était pas ouf (personnellement)
Pros: Beaucoup d’options , C’était bon
Cons: Un peu cher , Les horaires
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SagaVigreBohinen
Points +1046
Could be better - Edit
Barely any vegan options, only cabinet option was the date scone. Sure it’s a good scone, but not the best in the world as they advertise.
Read morePros: A proper scone
Cons: Catered to vegetarians , Milk in everything
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bridget18
Points +13
Loved it! - Edit
I visited Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe several days in a row, when I visited Dunedin six weeks ago. I loved the vegan samosas, with a bit of salad and chutney and also their hot chocolate. The other food in the cabinet looked appetizing too, but I couldn't resist repeating the same order each time I visited. Service was friendly too. All round, a great cafe.
Read morePros: Service, Food, Ambience
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channellehazel
Points +353
Awesome place - wish I'd tried it sooner - Edit
Really enjoyed my vegan lunch here - I got all cabinet food and everything was awesome: samosa, salads, and ginger crunch slice. Staff were lovely, and the atmosphere was really comfortable. I also appreciate that it's open at this time of year (between Xmas and new year) when all the vegan places seem to be closed. I'll have to come back next time I'm passing through Dunedin to try the other vegan options!
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options, Tasty, Comfortable atmosphere
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TaniaKrause
Points +33
Cosy breakfast and coffee place - Edit
I really liked it
Read morePros: Several vegan options, Cosy place, A lot of literature to read while eating
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daniel__ka
Points +897
Nice little vegetarian cafe! - Edit
Nice finding in Dunedin. I didn’t try any dish, only a soya capuccino and the vegan dates scone. It was really nice! The place has 3 vegan kind pastries (scone, oat ginger bar and brownie) and quite a few vegan options for meals (breakfast, omelette, porridge, salads, toasts, pasta,…). Nice place with nice relaxing atmosphere. Recommended!
Read moreThey also have many gluten free options.
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Zelena
Points +168
The worst vegan burger/meal - Edit
Unfortunately, my review gonna be contrarian in the positive crowd. We went there for lunch and my vegetarian partner had omelette with salad which he enjoyed. My meal seriously deserved the title of « the worst meal/vegan burger » I ever had. The bun was as rubbery as it can only be, beans patty so dry that it hammered the plate in my attempts to cut it, and the only flavor to taste was a generous portion of chili sauce. Needless to say, the cutlery could not cut this « chef d’œuvre » at all.
Read moreI wish to trust positive opinion of others regarding the place and consider my experience as unlucky choice of a dish, but I personally will not risk to go there second time.
Just DO NOT order vegan burger to spare yourself from same negative experience.
Pros: Location
Cons: Disastrous vegan burger
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RebeccaNicoll
Points +43
Great food and service! - Edit
From the moment I walked in the door there was a welcoming atmosphere with a range of options for me to choose from. Great service with friendly staff and food tasted fantastic. Would definitely go again and recommend to any vegetarian and vegan
Read morePros: A range of great tasting vegan options, Convenient location in the centre of town, Awesome knowledgeable friendly staff
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What would you recommend?
Read moreRebeccaNicoll
Well I definitely recommending putting both sweet and spice in a coconut milk chai latte lol. I couldn't decide between the 2 🤣
Read moreRebeccaNicoll
Seriously tho, I havent heard anyone complain about any of their food. It all looks amazing! I had the vegan breakfast
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Leanz
Points +85
Lovely lunch - Edit
Small place, friendly staff and delicious meals. Vegetarian and vegan
Read morePros: Good food, Nice staff
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Poots
Points +55
Great little cafe - Edit
I love the atmosphere of this place and they do vegan scones that are delicious although being from England it is a little weird they don’t serve with jam. Maybe a kiwi thing? I did ask for some once and they brought me some and also make sure you get vegan spread not butter by mistake.
Read moreI have had the baked potatoes which are excellent value for money so good to be able to get cheaper options when eating out in town. Also had the falafel burger which is a little more expensive but was really tasty. Love the ginger slice which is a little on the sweet side but a firm favourite.
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SophiaMS
Points +236
Lovely little café - Edit
Great little café with quite a good vegan selection. I had thd vegan portobello mushroom burger which was really tasty. Very friendly staff too. Would definitely go back.
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MichelleWatt
Points +44
Lovely atmosphere and food - Edit
Vegetarian and vegan cafe. Happy to make any option vegan. I had a soy mocha and vegan brownie with coconut yoghurt. Both were delicious. Lovely staff and cute cafe.
Read morePros: Lots of options. Cheap.
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bganapathi
Points +144
Tasty!!!! - Edit
Had the tomato, cream cheese and pesto bagel - just amazing! It was simple yet filled with great flavours.
Read moreAlso, the staff write the menu on blackboards everyday - so beautiful and neat that you’d think it was typed by computer
Pros: Lots of vegetarian + vegan options, Friendly staff
Cons: Eggs and other dairy present in some dishes
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ijsbeer98
Points +19
Nice food - Edit
Nice food with vegan options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-11-05
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LachlanMcGill
Points +22
Great vibe - Edit
Had the Vegan Breakfast here which was really nice. This place has a great vibe and the ginger slice is to die for.
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Mike.C
Points +72
Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe - Edit
Read moreCasual atmosphere. Food was fine. Friendly staff.
Would come back to try other options.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-25
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BrendanBrown
Points +220
An old favourite in Dunedin - Edit
Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe is a long-standing favourite in Dunedin. Has a a decent number of vege and vegan items on the menu, and in the cabinet.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-08-21
Pros: Very central, Relaxed atmosphere
Cons: Can get too busy at peak times, Menu items that could easily be vegan but aren't
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4theanimalsalways1
Points +28
Great scones and salad - Edit
Nice salads and scones. A bit dated in menu style but food is wholesome and fresh and well presented.
Read morePros: Location , Atmosphere, Well presented food
Cons: A lil dated in menu style
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HayleySand
Points +133
Good vegan options - Edit
Cute cafe, nice service, loved the burger and had an amazing ginger crunch raw slice. They claim to have the best vegan scones in the world but were sold out the arvo I was there.
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