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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Pizza
International
Western
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Honey
Australian
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.
204 Reviews
First Review by Aloo
RawMarianne
Points +25
Amazing!!! - Edit
The food is amazing, the people are amazing, the service is amazing, the vibe is amazing. It's just amazing!!! Go there. Please. Go there.
Read morePros: Plenty of options, Great Staff, Great Setup
Cons: very crowded and busy cuz it's yum!!!
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IronTheremin666
Points +151
one of my favourites in Fitzroy! - Edit
this place is just all round a fantastic option. they're good at handling groups, lots of options for gluten free, nice atmosphere and the prices are very reasonable! the pizzas are phenomenal (definitely recommending the temperoni) and the other not-raw mains are delicious and good value. the vegan desserts are all fantastic, its great how some are under $5. and everyone was happy! we all really enjoyed it and I know that I will definitely be coming back. thanks Veggie Bar!
Read morePros: great vegan options, well priced, nice atmosphere
Cons: it would be nice if less drinks had honey
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Brontelewis
Points +20
Great food! - Edit
The Vegie Bar has amazing food, it's really great to find places that are totally vegetarian. I got the raw pad Thai, it was delicious and had heaps of flavour too, then another time I had a sharing plate for lunch with a friend and that was amazing too, every time I've been I've had great food. Some nights it does get really busy and you can't book :( so it does get pretty noisy but you have to go there for the food!!
Read morePros: Caters for all, veg, vegan, GF etc
Cons: Sometimes you have to wait, Usually busy and noisy at night, Can't book
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peacewithinthepineal
Points +102
Great if you're having a big night out - Edit
If you go at dinner, expect to wait 30-45 minutes for a table. There is a bar area out the back where you can have a few while you wait. 3 beers and a g&t later, we were seated. Curries were average. Vegan nachos were the bomb. Best place if you're going out for diner and plenty of drinks :)
Read morePros: GF, vegan, fructose and raw friendly, Great service by staff, Lively atmosphere
Cons: The wait, Very noisy
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ErinSullivan
Points +76
my favourite place - Edit
It's our go-to place for dinner or lunch! I started visiting about 2 years ago and have been at least 50 times and have almost tried everything on the menu (have had my favourites SO MANY TIMES). Mostly greens with tahini is my favourite! And the rice balls! My boyfriend loves the vegan nachos. Never disappointing, always satisfying and good value for money!
Read morePros: big meals , cheap , delicious
Cons: busy! but that doesn't bother me!
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_Alana
Points +57
Always a hit - Edit
I try and go to Vegie Bar whenever I visit Melbourne and it's always satisfying. Visited most recently last Saturday night. Being a Saturday night we had to wait for a table but that was fine and we ended up just eating outside anyway. Staff were great and even though it was packed our food came out quick. My non vegan husband said his Schezwan noodles (from the specials menu) was one of the best dishes he's ever had. I always choose the vegan nachos and they never disappoint.
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SarahHunt
Points +56
The Vegan's McDonalds - Edit
Yes, Vegie Bar does vegan and yes, they are generous serves, but with so many awesome options in Brunswick, why bother? I've been going (or usually brought in a group) to VB for over eight years. Their staff are nearly always inattentive and don't know the menu. The food is often slapped on the plate with poor attention to flavour and presentation. I often feel like I'm in a large feeding barn when I'm there. If there's nothing else open then it will be adequate, but with Yongs, Transformer, Smith and Daughters etc. so close, I'd give VB a miss.
Read morePros: generous sizing, wide selection
Cons: inattentive service, poor food quality and presentation
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Baden
Points +69
Crowded for a reason - Edit
Really nice selection of light to heavy dinner options. The soba noodle salad was especially good if your looking for something refreshing.
Read moreCons: Crowded
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Vict0ria
Points +18
10/10 - Edit
Extremely large quantities per serving, and it taste's so great that you always finish it off. Great service, and food prepared quickly.
Read moreVery popular, so sometimes there is a couple minutes of waiting but still great over all.
Pros: Great quality food, Diverse range meals to choose from, Large portions
Cons: Noisy, Often have to wait to get a seat
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mountainfolks
Points +406
one of melb's best - Edit
A huge menu and lovely atmosphere. I don't even know what's my favourite dish as everything is so incredibly delicious!
Read morePros: variety, many gluten free & vegan options
Cons: gets very very busy
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AndyT
Points +2482
Awesome vegan-friendly place, great atmosphere - Edit
If you are vegan, you will love this place!
Read moreChances are, that if you are non-vegan, you will love it nevertheless. It is an awesome place.
They have a huge selection of delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes, their vegan options are marked, and their food is absolutely delicious.
I was there only once, and I was hard pressed, as there were at least 3 dishes on the menu that I would absolutely have loved to try out. I settled for the Gado Gado, which I had not had for more than 5 years, as it is not often available outside Indonesia (which is a pity). It was fresh and absolutely delicous, and I was happy with my selection.
Starters and desserts were delicious, as well, and my omni colleague was more than happy with his pizza (best he had eaten outside of Europe so far).
We also tried a number of their vegan beer and cider selections, and were equally impressed. (I still checked on www.barnivore.com, as I had not yet encountered a vegan cider before, but of course I was pleasantly surprised and it was legitimately vegan)
If I was living in Melbourne, I would go there every week.
Be prepared to reserve in advance or wait for some time. When we arrived, we had to wait for about 5 minutes to sit down at one of the communal tables (which was fun, as you can easily get to talk to other people), and during the time of our stay, the queue never vanished (but from the looks of it, most people were served quickly).
One of my fevourite places, world-wide!!!
Pros: Awesome food, prices are moderate, Huge vegan selection, Great atmosphere
Cons: Reserve or be prepared for a short wait
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hrefna
Points +142
Delicious and Atmospheric - Edit
I had a wonderful dinner at Vegie Bar last night. Even though it was a weekend and the place was packed our wait for a table was very short and well organized - we were given a table marker then sent off to wait in the courtyard, where we admired the murals.
Read moreI ordered a house salad with a samosa and, from the specials menu, a small fresh and tangy pizza. Both were absolutely delicious, and the dim lighting added to the mystery of my salad - I couldn't see what was on my plate very well ( and I have 20 20 eyesight) so I just dipped my fork in and enjoyed the element of surprise. It was a complex salad with different regions having different dressings and some vegetables cooked and others raw. So yummy! My pizza was a delight too - the fought was just the right balance between light, chewy and crispy and the toppings worked beautifully with each other, none drowning out the other, so each bite was a nice blend of feta, tomato, onion, mint and lemon.
I'm definitely coming back here to eat during my stay in Melbourne! One thing to pay attention to here is that the portions are large and by Melbourne law you are not allowed to take leftovers home with you, so it is important not to order more than you can eat at one sitting.
Pros: Amazing food, Wonderfully diverse menu, Great atmosphere
Cons: Lights so dim I couldn't see my food, But honestly, I didn't really mind
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TransmogriBenno
Points +74
Yep - Edit
I think I had my third (or fourth? fifth?) visit to the Vegie Bar the other day. We arrived at about 5:30pm or so, and the place was already packed. Nevertheless, service was quick and the meals were yummy.
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LiT
Points +183
Always good - Edit
I have tried many of the vegan options here, food has always been great. Waiters are friendly. Great place to go with non-vegetarians since there is something for everyone to eat.
Read morePros: Funky, Selection, Nice vibe
Cons: Vegan desert options limited
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itzjac
Points +251
Nice food, good ambience :) - Edit
I've eaten at the veggie bar a few times on various trips to Melbourne. It is one if the longest running veggie restaurants around and is busy every time I've been! On one hand this is great and shows how well veggie restaurants can do, however sometimes it can be a little overcrowded.
Read moreThere are a range of meals including vegan, vego and raw options. I have eaten various meals and always enjoyed my means. The raw cacao shake is one of my favourites :) meals are always enjoyable, consistent; however never amazing.
Good ambience and nice interior decor, waitstaff have always been friendly and decently priced meals.
Overall not bad :)
Pros: Raw cacao shake
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SimoneTracey
Points +102
Leading Vegetarian Star - Edit
The Vegie Bar has been around for years and demonstrates just how popular and successful a vegetarian restaurant can be. It's so big and buzzy and I love the ambient light and excited chatter. It's all on offer here and they do it well - Indian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Italian, soups and desserts including raw. I just want to order everything, but I am very fond of their vegan nachos - wow. On the weekend they do a vegetarian breakfast, scrambled tofu, etc. which i must get to oneday. If they can't seat you immediately, you will be ushered to the very cute little bar/courtyard out the back to wait. Great value for money.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Sunday November 10, 2013
Updated from previous review on Sunday November 10, 2013
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anarchistanimal
Points +563
This Melbourne instituion doesn't disappoint - Edit
Whenever I visit Melbourne I have a meal at Vegie Bar and it's always great. The large menu includes plenty of vegan, raw and/or gluten-free options, all clearly marked. Dishes come from a range of cuisines, so there's something to suit every taste. The food is good, and portion sizes are generous. Desserts are also great. It does get busy at meal times, so be prepared to wait - they have a bar where you can have a drink in the mean time. Part of the experience is the hustle and bustle and communal feel, so enjoy it!
Read morePros: Great food, reasonable prices, Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options
Cons: Can get very busy
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AlyssaVegan
Points +50
Love it - Edit
I come to the veggie bar all the time and always get well fed! The prices are very very good! An easy place to go out with friends and order all different and share it amongst yourselves! Booking is usually a must as it gets very busy. It can also be quite loud, it for me it's not a problem.
Read moreI recommend the vegan burrito -it's so filling you won't need to eat for days :)
The tofu tight wrap is my usual and it's delicious-only $8.50, all the juices are great and pretty much anything and everything!
Highly recommend :)
Guest
syl
Points +114
Great options - Edit
Good food with a huge menu. Be prepared, it gets packed and is very much full of meat eaters and foot traffic.
Read moreStill very good food and good staff most of the time.
Pros: Big menu, Good food
Cons: Noisy, Busy
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Veganmacrochick
Points +103
never go back - Edit
Sat at a community table with a person I know and 2 of her friends. Went up to pay at the end of the meal and they decided no splitting bills for the evening because it's busy. I explained I have no cash, she asked if I wanted to talk to the manager. The manager kept interrupting me and said too busy to split bills. I explained all the time wasted she could have split the bill already. Also, if they are going to change the rules for the evening, they need to tell upon ordering to give us options. She just gave me a look. Luckily the rest of my party had cash and gave me their money and I paid on card. I have eaten here many times and never had them pull this crap.
Read moreFood made me sick all night and the next day.
Found out they are owned by meat eaters. Do not want to support meat eaters exploiting vegans and vegetarians either.
Can't take your leftovers, mostly rude staff, snobs like they are the only place to eat in the whole country!
I will never eat here again. Madame K, Yongs and Lord of the Fries are within 2 mins walking distance anyway.
Pros: decent size serves
Cons: owned by meat eaters, music too loud, didn't split bill
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Moix
Points +345
A new fave! - Edit
Visited April 2013 on a busy busy BUSY Saturday night. There was a queue of people waiting to be seated which extended out the front door but it moved along quickly & we were at a communal table within 5 minutes. It was a loud & crowded place but it was kind of fun, depends what vibe you are seeking. The music was fab, the Flaming Lips etc, very cool decor also. We ordered the vegan burrito & the field mushroom stack & a few cocktails & I can say it all packed a massive flavour punch & we left very satisfied. Drinks & meal for two was $49. I had no problems with the service & found them friendly & genuine. I plan to go back!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan comfort food, Cool vibe, decor, music
Cons: Can be busy & loud!
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bianchina
Points +167
generally excellent, raw options are so-so - Edit
Been eating here for many years and has almost always been wonderful. I have never had any issue with getting a vegan meal. Big servings, healthy and varied options, all very tasty. Pizzas, burgers, stir fry and curry meals are all great. On the downside - the recent effort to include raw foods is great but I haven't been very impressed by the raw dishes - not enough dressing, small, not filling.
Read morePros: almost everything on menu is delicious, everyone loves it, even non veg friends , pleasant at quieter times of day
Cons: gets incredibly busy and noisy, sometimes have to wait a long time, raw options weren't great
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BROD73
Points +37
Graet food - Edit
Have been going to veggie bar for about 15 yaers now and it still amazes me how good the food is and the amount you get. I have tried most things on menu and have always liked all of it.
Read morePros: VEG ONLY, TASTY FOOD, VALUE FOR MONEY
Cons: TOO BUSY, VERY LOUD
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adc1984
Points +72
If nothing else is available... - Edit
I've been going to the Vegie Bar for many years, and almost every time I tell myself it will be the last. I struggle to believe it's a business with a sincere focus to creating genuinely healthy and tasty meals in a positive environment for v*gans and those trying it for the first time. The rude and pretentious staff, the incredibly long wait between having someone acknowledge you're there and your food arriving (if it's even the meal you ordered), and staff telling you something is vegan when it's clearly not, I wonder why I continue to return. There are many other options on Brunswick street run by people who are happy to have you as a customer.
Read moreCons: Rude/Innattentive staff, Long waiting times
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eveliene99
Points +247
Excellent foodchoices - Edit
Really great restaurant located in Melbourne. I've been there 3 times in my stay in Melbourne because there was just so much great stuff to chose from on the map. Really busy at night, so reservations are recommended. People stand in line to get a table. Friendly staff, food is excellent.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Super friendly staff, Great location
Cons: Gets really busy, Medium priced
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cha222
Points +156
Awesome place! - Edit
As a vegeterian / vegan you'll love this place: there's plenty of choice in the menu, including raw food. Very fresh, very tasty. Friendly staff and the place has a good warehouse vibe. Come early, though, even if the place is really big (a beer garden, a mezzanine and a smaller room are added to the warehouse).
Read morePros: excellent food, healthy cuisine, funky place
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chickodoo
Points +58
Artsy & Vibrant Veggie Heaven - Edit
After hearing some rave reviews from some Melbourne friends, my partner and I visited Vegie Bar on a Friday night this month. I heard it got busy early so we arrived at 5.30, to find it already quite full. Initially we were seated at a long "community" table which when full, would of had us next to people we didn't know (doesn't really worry me though) but before we ordered a small private table became available which we were offered.
Read moreThe menu is quite extensive and easy to read, with little symbols next to the foods which are or can be made Vegan (as well as gluten free and raw options). The entire menu is Vegetarian. I liked that the menu comprised mainly of old favourites like nachos, stir fries, pizzas etc. I chose the tempeh, brown rice and greens stir fry with satay sauce (I had a choice of 3 sauces). My partner got a margarita pizza (he's not overall adventurous & a carnivore). I couldn't believe the size of my stir fry when it came out, it HUGE and so so so flavoursome! I was in heaven eating it, and even got full before I'd finished which is rare for me. It only cost $14-15 for the stir fry which is amazing considering the size and quality. The next night I ran in there quickly at about 5pm to grab a take away tofu stir fry (again I chose satay sauce) for the drive back home. It too, was incredible.
My partner and I also got a chocolate mud (Vegan o'course!) to takeaway which was possibly the best cake of my life and my boyfriend couldn't tell any difference between that and a "real" version.
Overall I give Vegie Bar 9/10. My only, very small, disappointment with it was about busy it got and quite noisy. The table we were on was very close to the tables around us making it slightly hard to hear but the food was so incredible I know why it's such a popular place.
Pros: Easy to read menu, Great , Great atmosphere
Cons: Get's BUSY
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