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Licensed vegetarian restaurant serving a wide range of food, including pizza, burgers, stir fries, noodle dishes, curries, pasta and desserts, as well as smoothies and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Open kitchen and extra long communal table seating. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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380 Brunswick St (at Alexandra Parade), Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3065
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Last update on 18 Jun 2023 by Tiggy
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179 Reviews
First Review by Aloo
Squizsh
Points +259
All cuisines, somehow still delicious! - Edit
I’ve been coming here for the last 3 years, ever since moving to Melbourne in 2021 pretty much and I’m only just getting around to writing one of these. Absolutely awesome menu, just as much vegan if not more than vegetarian option. During our most recent visit we dined italian and got the Bianca pizza and the lasagna and holy sh**, the lasagna was amazing. Such a generous portion, came out still sizzling, and paired amazingly with a red wine. Pizza was also dope but that vegan lasagna is such a massive highlight, can’t believe I’ve never had it before.
Read moreApart from the amazing food, the service is incredible. The only thing I dislike is the push for table service over using the QR codes (which do work) on the table, which seems contradictory to my amazing service comment, but sometimes I just wanna browse a menu and order when I’m ready, ya know? Especially on a menu as extensive as Vegie bars where it’s gonna take us a hot minute to decide everything we want.
Definitely doesn’t lose points for this though, and I’m sure the business makes more cash leaving the QR code system out of the equation, so I can understand why it’s done.
Pros: Vegan lasagna , Staff service, Bianca pizza
Cons: Push for floor service over QR codes
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SusanWong
Points +264
Great food and service - Edit
I feel very welcomed and staffs were great in food recommendations. I had the samosa, gyoza, laksa & lemon tart. Everything was yummy!
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Joylemes
Points +210
Love the vibe - Edit
Nice location and heaps of vegan food. The gyoza sauce was special!
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FPB
Points +278
Great find - Edit
Vegan menu options, great vibes, friendly staff … inside dining & a few outside spaces to sit in amongst the street atmosphere.
Read moreWe really enjoyed our time here, the food was super yummy … and we can’t wait to come back.
Coming from interstate, we had this venue marked as one to visit, super glad we did 👍
It’s an icon in Melbourne, and you can see why it’s been running for sooo long.
Enjoyed the superb sweeties - lemon meringue pie & Brownie with caramel sauce & a scoop of thier homemade icecream - OMG … to die for ‼️
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-15
Pros: The yummy food, The outside tables, Friendly staff
Cons: Not 100% Vegan, Serves dairy
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aggressivechickpea
Points +143
Plenty of vegan options - Edit
Love love love this place. Food a little on the pricier side so it’s definitely a treat for us! Only thing to keep in mind is that they do serve dairy milk, so if you want a coffee or hot drink make sure you say soy/oat etc!! Meals are vegetarian or vegan so make sure to check the menu carefully!! Yaki udon is really nice, but I always kinda want more mock duck bc it is good :P
Read moreOverall a great place!
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-12
Tiggy
Unfortunately I don’t consider Vegie Bar to be a friend to animals. It is a successful restaurant operating since the 90s in the heart of Fitzroy and it still profits from animal abuse. It actually introduced a halloumi burger to its menu last year, demonstrating no intention to move away from this.
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dweeb
Points +24
Good gnocchi 😍 - Edit
Still good! Serving sizes are great — no stress that you’re going to be hungry after. Went with a group & all were very happy & satisfied with flavour. Outdoor seating has QR code ordering to the table too for those Covid-safer vibes.
Read morePros: Gnocchi
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jessicalovescows
Points +216
Good food! Even better if they could ditch dairy - Edit
Really yummy food and big portions! They're about 90% vegan which is great. It would be even better if they could ditch the dairy completely 🌱🙏
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-02
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Caitlee
Points +274
Delish - Edit
Dayum this place has really stood the test of time for vegos - I would come here all the time in high school and over a decade on and it’s still bustling! The food was great, so many options and can’t complain. Personal fave was the gnocchi and the mushroom pizza. GF options are great, but I definitely prefer the non-GF pizza base. Keen to go again!
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sivvyb
Points +1078
Great place! - Edit
This place has so many options! I went with the greens plate & it lacked a little flavour but the rest of the food looked really good! A little pricey but worth it overall!
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Neth
Points +749
Good options! Lots of variety - Edit
We had a special dish: HSP. The kebab meat was very tasty. The spices weren't quite the same but still delicious, highly recommended! We also had the yaki udon which was good. And the king oyster mushrooms which was very tasty, great texture and flavour.
Read moreCons: Still has dairy available.
Tiggy
Yeah they seriously need to go vegan. There’s not even a commercial justification for not doing so, even if I thought that were valid. They made the move of having their menu vegan standard (except for honey in a cocktail, which I’m sure they couldn’t live without) and then went backwards by introducing a halloumi burger. I’m sure the customers would have left in droves if they hadn’t. In short, they don’t care about veganism except to profit from a vegan clientele.
Read moreSeitanicveg
so vegetarians don't deserve a place to eat? Sometimes changes can be small and incremental. Some people are not ready to go vegan yet. Can both co-exist? Yet again the vegan police is in full force. Don't eat there if you have problem with it. Quit shaming them.
Read moreTiggy
@otherdimension I feel like I’m reading the op eds in the Herald Sun when I read your comments. The beauty of vegan food is that it doesn’t ethically preclude anybody from eating it. Are you sure you’re not a plant from the animal cruelty industry?
Read moreSeitanicveg
Nope!😄I just don't want this space to become elitist and shaming.
Read moreBreakfastKlutz
Is there any reason why vegetarians cannot eat vegan food? Is there a reason why they need animal exploitation, and cruelty in their diet? Your comment "so vegetarians don't deserve a place to eat?" is very militant vegetarian, ironic, and completely illogical.
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amymg
Points +165
Amazing flavours - Edit
The flavours were incredible and great options - will absolutely go back to try more of their menu
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Lampky
Points +1684
Delicious - Edit
The food was so good. So many options. Most of the drinks and desserts are vegan as well ask because they may not be marked. It was so good we plan to go back
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NicholaCarr
Points +74
Best vegan meal in an age - Edit
So much choice! Mostly vegan with a few veg options. Delicious food and great service
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blovessummer
Points +362
Good vibe, great options - Edit
Mostly vegan menu with plenty of variety. Good food, desserts and drinks.
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Dhanhyaa
Points +154
Lovely Ambience + Lovely Food = Lovely Combo - Edit
I’m thankful to my younger brother’s girlfriend for recommending Vegie Bar (along with Girls And Boys) in Fitzroy. Enjoyed the relaxing ambience, the nice service, golden chai lattes (pictured), gyozas, spring rolls and the pizza with the kale topping. Though I think the vegan cheese layer on the pizza could use a little more generosity to add the cheesiness and balance out the tartness of the kale and olives. I also wish that Vegie Bar can have a full vegan menu instead of offering a few non-vegan options like dairy on their menu as the non-vegan options are just unnecessary. In fact, I think Vegie Bar has the potential to go vegan as a similar business in Malaysia called The Hungry Tapir has made the move recently. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and definitely worth recommending to others who are in town.
Read morePros: Great food and drinks, Great ambience, Great service
Cons: Not vegan although they can easily be vegan
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batprince
Points +100
Fantastic - Edit
Just fantastic. So many options! We had the truffle pizza. Fantastic.
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madelinek
Points +2102
amazing! - Edit
i had the summer gnocchi and it was so delish! also feel prices/servings are good for a plant based place…my friend had the peking duck wrap and loved it too! good spot⭐️⭐️
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fengmanyi
Points +442
Nice environment and range of cuisines - Edit
Menu includes pizzas, burgers, Mexican and Asian styles so suits all tastes. Tasty food.
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MichLeanne
Points +264
My fav for almost 30 years - Edit
I love everything vegan (which is 97%) but often go back to the Mostly Greens dish - so good!!!
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wRONGxx
Points +185
Vegan beef rendang - Edit
Woah, I am so impressed with the beef rendang. It is really really good! They also have gluten free food.
Read moreI saw people having laksa and squeezed a lime on the gravy. I thought it was quite weird, haha! Oh, just opposite the street, there is a vegan grocer. Be sure to check them out!
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Happysoiboi
Points +1049
Delicious😄 - Edit
Great friendly customer service, cool place. Super yummy food! What more could you ask for? The need rendang on a cold rainy day slaps
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Kat4Paramed
Points +821
Solid menu - Edit
A good variety in the menu. Delicious food. Able to order online via a QR code or the more traditional through the menu and a person route.
Read moreSome things are still vegetarian so this place is not all plant based, but the menu is well labelled.
The con was the prices, it is pricey and sadly the flavours aren't mind blowing which would justify the price.
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MiaCohen
Points +1357
Great vegan food and vegan options - Edit
This restaurant is almost fully vegan and offers a wide variety of dishes from a series of different cuisines. Very yum!! They also have some lovely dessert offerings!
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MaddiNed
Points +26
Yuki Udon - Edit
Food was amazing and an extremely comforting meal to eat! Highly recommend if you’re craving something carby and tasty 😋
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MilaDaisy
Points +28
Best food all trip! - Edit
This was the best meal we’ve had while visiting Melbourne! We got a range of small plates to share, great flavours, every dish was delicious, great service, affordable and we enjoyed the vibe😄Highly recommend!
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Planty33
Points +109
Decent feed - Edit
It's nice going to a restaurant and having the whole menu to choose from. Food is decent, but the vibe is a little grunge for me. Very typical of that area and demographic. I'd still happily eat there though. Maybe I just prefer a more formal dining experience... or maybe I'm getting old.
Read moreThe menu had symbols to show which items had nuts which makes my life heaps easier as an allergy sufferer. I appreciate restaurants that do this. Prices are good too.
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daniel__ka
Points +897
Great food and vibes! - Edit
Loved this place. Delicious food and huge servings for a very good price.
Read moreOur favorites were the vegan chicken bao, the p king vegan duck wrap and the laksa. Also the raspberry tart was very very nice! 😋
The only reason I give them a 4 star rating is because they are not fully vegan and they serve animal products. All the dishes are vegan by default but you can add cheese/diary options. Hopefully soon they go fully vegan! 🤞🏻
Btw we went for lunch and then on the same day we went back for dinner. That’s how much I loved it! 💚 100% recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-30
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