Small and simple vegan café run by a mother and son to promote the meaning of a vegan lifestyle, serving coffee, cake and savory dishes. Has smoothies, cakes, dish of the day, pizza and desserts. Also sells vegan groceries and cosmetic products. Offers tourist information and tours, newspapers, stationery, books, and souvenirs. Built from recycled products. Owner is an animal rights activist that represents and goes to several movements - check Instagram or Facebook as will close when attending protests. May close during winter, check ahead. Delivery phone 966533474. Open Tue-Sat 13:00-21:00. Closed Sun & Mon. Delivery available after 4pm.
250 Reviews
First Review by JamieCollison
NatachaNóbrega
Points +2090
Veggie Momi is the best!! - Edit
I will be again another person saying the same thing, there is a big hill to climb... But please climb it!! You are not going to regret it.
Read moreMónica is just the best person, you can talk to her the whole afternoon about her activism, vegan (junk) food, animals...
The food is awesome! We had the vegan pizza, croquetas de tofu, empada de feijão... And of course, the vegan bolo de bolacha!
I cannot recommend this place enough.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-28
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Lazur
Points +22
The best place to visit when you're hungry! - Edit
I really like the activist decor of the restaurant inside, it seems to be a place full of history and passion :-)
Read moreThe food was filling and delicious! We even got a sweet treat after
The staff was really helpful and nice
As a person who loves exploring new places, I had a really good time
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FridayChidlow
Points +87
Delicious Fully Vegan Fayre - Edit
Wonderful food. We tried lasagna, stroganoff, the burger and the omelet. The great thing is that this is vegan food prepared by a very knowledgeable chef. So Monica knows how to make cheese sauces and perfect coconut cream desserts.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-02
Pros: Expertly prepared food, Fabulous desserts, Delicious food
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MoJoeCA
Points +60
Outstanding food by an incredible woman with brilliant ethics - Edit
The veggie momi herself is such a welcoming and lovely woman, along with being an incredible chef, so this place MUST be on your to do list as a vegan visiting in the Algarve! She made me, my wife and our baby girl feel so at home with the food and vibes, we cannot fault a single thing about this place. We had the chorizo, no-chicken burger, stroganoff, the 2 juices the 2 cakes and everything was top notch! It’s great to see someone who has a truly ethical vegan outlook doing what she does (in an area which is very touristy) and she should be supported for doing so, so don’t miss out!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-29
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HannaKopf
Points +26
Great food and lovely owner 🧡 - Edit
We spent 3 days in Albufera and came here every day. The owner and her son are insanely nice, I felt so welcomed and save there. Also the food is great, when you are lucky there is fresh pastel de Nata and you have to try it.
Read moreThis place is very special, real animal activisms with great food.
I definitely plan to come back and visit you again 🧡🧡
Updated from previous review on 2025-11-29
Pros: The mommy burger was insane
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BigSixBass
Points +939
Essential when visiting Albufeira - Edit
Super friendly, and generous portions of home cooking. A place that is passionately for animal rights, and of course, great food 🙂🌱
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ClaudiaHeijdel
Points +342
Nice family - made with passion - Edit
We came back this year after a heartwarming experience last year. It’s admirable how dedicated mother and son make the vegan dinners. Each dish has a story and they love to tell you all about the food. The portions are very generous and taste nice. The homemade pastries are amazing so if you’re looking for a dessert, this is the place!
Read morePros: Made with passion , Delicious pastries for dessert , Very generous portions
Cons: Presentation on your plate is basic, ‘Snackbar’ decor (light, tables, chairs)
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AlexTaylor123
Points +36
Excellent - Edit
Nice vegan food. Nice family.
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SilviaVegan83
Points +291
Very good taste! - Edit
A small place dedicated to animals: activism for respect and liberation.
Read moreI tried the omelet and was very very good!
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claireyclaire
Points +40
Great service and lovely people - Edit
Down a little side street
Read moreQuiet little place run by lovely friendly welcoming people
The food was amazing
Deserts are incredible
Little games on the table were a nice touch
Very reasonably priced too
I did put some negatives but it’s still worth a visit and you can park free down the side streets surrounding this place
Pros: Atmosphere , Food, Friendly
Cons: Ketchup on the nachos , Sweet potato slices were actually nachos , No parking
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Lennax253
Points +48
such a cute vegan place! - Edit
The food was super delicious. We had the momi burger which we loved. As a dessert we had a Pastel de Nata. We were so happy that we could try a vegan pastel de nata.
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FlopStar
Points +509
Cute cafe with great hosts - Edit
Operating for 8 years for both vegans and locals who might try a new take on traditional food. Sweet and passionate owners who have scratch made and interesting dishes. The homemade Momi burger had a slice of tofu and great flavors, the stroganoff was flavorful and had lots of mushrooms and protein strips.
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elliebarrett
Points +35
What a wonderful little place - Edit
Can’t recommend more, really friendly atmosphere with activism all over the walls / tables. Little board games on the tables too! Very friendly service and the food was amazing, I visited as a vegan with a veggie and meat-eater and we were all so pleased with our food.
Read morePros: The food!, The service, The decoration
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ichhasseveganer
Points +609
Support your local Activist! - Edit
The food was so good! We had the Stroganoff, the lentil curry & a burger. Monica and her son are so lovely and fighters for animal rights by heart. You definitely have to come here when you are on your vacation at Algarve
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Joksa103
Points +231
Fantastic! - Edit
Really warm welcome. Food was delicious and so much choice.
Read moreI ate lentil curry, with Portuguese tart for desert. It was all fabulous.
Loved everything about it.
Pros: Choices of food, Traditional Portuguese tart, Ethics
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Nico1
Points +17
Beautiful food and beautiful people - Edit
So happy to find a vegan restaurant. Excellent choice for such a small kitchen! I can highly recommend the Portuguese wrap 😋hope to visit again before we go home as I missed out on dessert!
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Taoui
Points +25
Veggie Momi - Edit
Gute Auswahl, alles super lecker und riesige Portionen.
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AniaHertford
Points +199
Nice friendly restaurant - Edit
Nice cosy restaurant with decent choices. Very good food and friendly staff. Amazing desserts!
Read morePros: Food , Desserts, Atmosphere
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Jacob23
Points +186
Amazing experience - Edit
The food was really good but the dessert was absolutely astonishing. The blueberry cheesecake was both light and perfectly sweet without over sweetening it
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ImaraWright
Points +46
Absolutely delicious - Edit
The food was great, I was so happy to be able to try Portuguese cuisine as a vegan, and the owner was so kind. It is cash only but there is a machine nearby
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Contrabandit
Points +52
(CASH ONLY!) Beaut burger, so-so sausage - Edit
I had the Beyond Burger and it was EXCELLENT. However my partner ordered the Portuguese Sausage dish and the sausages were really not good, especially the texture. Also, not accepting card was a bit of a pain.
Read moreGreat burgers though, and the lasagne looked nice. Worth a visit as one of the few vegan places in town.
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AlexandrineG
Points +232
Good burger - Edit
A bit pricey but food was good and really nice staff !
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fortheanimals30
Points +156
Delicious! - Edit
What an amazing family run cafe. 100% vegan and very passionate about their food, local produce and animal rights. Please visit and support this lovely cafe while in Albufeira.
Read morePros: Very friendly, family run business , Absolutely delicious food, 100% vegan with seating indoors and outdoors
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MazzyC
Points +156
Best restaurant we have found - Edit
This place is amazing!!! The owners are very friendly and as well as being wonderful chefs are clearly passionate vegan activists. It was difficult to choose what to have as the whole menu sounded so good, but we opted for the Portuguese wrap with shoestring fries and Portuguese chorizo style sausages with grilled pineapple and rice. Both portions were huge and came with delicious salad too! We shared our meals and both thoroughly enjoyed each of them. We took some pastel de nata away for dessert which was also a real treat. Their cocktails are very delicious too. I really hope that we get another chance to visit here on our holiday to support their vegan business and try more of their exciting menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-18
Pros: Exciting menu, Ran by activists, Fresh, tasty food
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lh0p98
Points +606
the best Albufeira has to offer - Edit
By a mile my favourite meal while I was in Albufeira. Amazing food and friendly service. Authentic Portuguese food made vegan. Massive portions! If you’re vegan this place is a must visit !!
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SvenDinglinger
Points +16
Sooo nett und lecker! - Edit
Wir haben was zum mitnehmen bestellt. Beim warten gab es ein Getränk aufs Haus.
Read moreSie waren so nett und freundlich und ja, geschmeckt hat es am Ende auch 😉.
Pros: Nettes Personal, Echte Tierfreunde, Leckeres Essen
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KellyRollings
Points +1059
A nice place and it’s vegan - Edit
The staff were lovely and helpful discussing menu
Read moreThe food was ok. The sausages weren’t what were in picture but were handmade, just want very flavourful. Dessert was good the coconut. Cheesecake had a lovely base
Pros: Vegan fully, Nice staff , Lots of choice
Cons: I think for quality it’s overpriced
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