Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Buffet
Salad bar
Beer/Wine
Asian
Relaxed cafeteria setting. Choose from a variety such as pastas, curries, casseroles, salads, rice, desserts. Alcohol and juices available from a set menu. Reported closed to HappyCow.
6 Reviews
First Review by adam antichrist
Jessica-Chickpea
Points +84
Great Dinner Out - Edit
Soul Mama is great for a big tasty soul food meal with family and friends; vegan, veggie and your meat-eating pals alike. Try to book ahead for large tables and request a position near the bay window for gorgeous views of Port Phillip Bay. 80% of the time the food is scrumptious, hot and well cooked. Food is served by staff from behind a buffet so pick from the fullest trays to assure the freshest food. If ordering a ticket for your meal of rice plus four or five options of hot and cold servings then when prompted by staff choose a bowl over the tray every time. More vegan options in the buffet would be nice, but there are usually enough to suffice. The wine list is always being updated and there are plenty of vegan wines and beers to choose from. Apple crumble dessert is a must with soy cream. Dining in summer is fantastic too, as there are outdoor tables on the decking also with a fabulous view. Enjoy!
Read morePros: Great Atmosphere, Great Value, Lovely View
Cons: Very Busy, More Vegan Options Would Be Great, Sometimes Buffet Food Is A Letdown
Guest
swell42001
Points +25
SoulMamma - Edit
Good food with a good selection
Read morePros: selection
Guest
kosmokatze
Points +51
Location, location, location. - Edit
Review: Fantastic location.
Read moreBest view of the bay in St Kilda.
Pricey for what is effectively wet food.
Always a wide selection of vegan options from the buffet.
Could have more vegan desserts to choose from, but they are always nice.
Very loud and usually full, especially when the weather is good.
It's also a shame they no longer do fresh juices.
Bookings are recommended.
fantastic place to take non veg friends and family
Guest
vgough
Points +57
Great place! - Edit
We have been to Soul Mamas many times. Its always fun, filling and tasty. Its a great place to dine in company, vegetarians and non vegetarians enjoy the experience. Good to have a bar for entertaining guests. It's a bit 'hip' and nicely decked out in a modern style. My teenage daughter had a birthday party there and they all had fun. We always try to have a walk on the beach, down the pier after. Its a great Melbourne venue, with a pleasant lounge/bar and very clean and mod loos (complete with wall telly)! There are board games to while away the time if you like. The only down side is that it can be a bit noisy but that's part of the style and I guess well, we probably blend in well with that!
Read moreI don't think its expensive and we generally go with at least our family of five. If you don't have a big appetite, you may like to choose a smaller meal option.
Pros: Atmosphere, style, location
Guest
Lea
Points +415
Loved it - Edit
Despite the food all being pre-cooked, it was scrumptious and not over-cooked. Plenty of vegan options and clearly labelled so you don't have to ask a million tiresome questions. But best of all, a different vegan cake every day with a jug of soy cream on the side. We kept going back just for that. Worth the trip to Melbourne! Relaxing, casual atmosphere with great views and friendly helpful staff. I imagine it could get noisy on weekends or when entertainment is on, but great for a quietish lunch. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Read morePros: Vegan cream ... mmmm, Views, Nice food
Cons: A bit hard to find the first time
Guest
adam antichrist
Points +32
Worth a look - Edit
I have eaten at SM's three times, two times good and one very ordinary. It was always crowded and noisy, and the ordering/payment system is a bit complicated. Vegan desserts are a plus, but the bad experience included being served non vegan ice cream (during an animal liberation fundraiser!!!). This place is however worth a look to decide for yourself, and to see if you agree with the owner's comments below :P
Read morePros: generally good food, good range, vegan desserts
Cons: crowds, soup [censored] ordering system
Guest
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