Opened Mar 2015 an organic cafe and juice bar at the foothills of the Dandenong mountains. Serves smoothies, cold pressed juices, coffee, chai, and changing lunch plates. All day breakfast plates on weekends. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:00pm.
Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Raw, Western, Salad bar, Juice bar, Take-out
12 Reviews
First Review by Eden11
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A great find! - Edit
So happy that this place exists! Perfect spot for yummy vegan food after exploring The Dandenongs! Tons of vegan and gluten free options! Buddha brown and teriyaki tofu wrap were excellent!
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Best little healthy cafe around - Edit
Awesome staff. Not totally vegan but plenty of options available. Raw cakes and yummy nachos.
Pros: vegan options, gluten free options
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ok - Edit
It's 'ok' but bread is stoggy and like a brick - not like a crusty sourdough. Surrounds need cleaning, feels grimy. I hear they're going to redecorate, so hopefully will be cleaner too.
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Really great Vegan food. - Edit
Staff were great, food was amazing! Definitely worth going to if you're in the area
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What a find! - Edit
You spend a day in the beautiful Dandenongs and then it's lunch time. Go down the mountain and visit Waratah Organics. They run an all day breakfast menu with some really filling options such as their burger bomb or nachos. Delish! For those wanting something lighter there are some cold breakfast bowls and wraps as well. They do serve eggs and cow milk but these items are clearly labelled so there are no surprises. The coffee is Jasper and excellent with a choice of milks (cow and vegan options). Prices are very reasonable, the staff are accomodating and make you feel welcome. Will definitely be going back.
Pros: Friendly staff, Excellent food with a great variety of dishes, Great coffee
Cons: Cafe can get a bit crowded
Contributions +77
Great local cafe - Edit
Went here recently and had a soy latte and shared some vegan nachos. The staff were friendly and the food tasted great, though my coffee was a bit bitter for my liking. The place has a good vibe and the staff were very polite :)
Pros: Good vibe, Friendly staff , Good food
Cons: Coffee could be improved
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excellent - Edit
Excellent atmosphere, friendly service and great food served quickly and with a smile.
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Lovely little cafe - Edit
Lovely cafe, great food, friendly helpful staff. :)
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A beautiful atmosphere, and beautiful food - Edit
As soon as you set foot into Waratah Organics, there is an instant sense of calm and belonging. All of the staff are so friendly, and the food is made on premises, and all organic (yum)! Whether it be a quiet period or a busy lunch rush, the staff are always efficient (wait time ranges from 5-20 minutes depending on how busy it is), and it is a great opportunity to look around and take in the beautiful surroundings!
Everything on the menu is vegan (unless you opt for cow milk in a coffee, or eggs on toast), and the super vegan nachos are to die for! The range of non-dairy milks also adds to the beauty of this place, and at no extra cost, it's a vegan's dream!
The raw cake fridge is filled with beautiful slices, even including a nut-free option! There are plenty of gluten-free options now on offer, as well as a range of juices and smoothies perfect for those who have come from the 1000 Steps.
If you are in or around Upper Ferntree Gully, and are looking for organic, reasonably prices food, then you've come to the right place!
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Wara nah - Edit
Below average food paired with a ridiculously long wait to receive our order and this was during a quiet period.
Cons: Long wait for coffee and food, Poor quality meals
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bad - Edit
really bad.
20 minute wait for coffee
45 minute wait for food
4 staff members, few customers (at one point we were the only customers there)
all 4 food items (nachos, fritters, wrap & complimentary biscuit due to the wait) were very poorly done
Cons: food, wait
Contributions +18
A real gem in the east - Edit
This place was a real rare find in the eastern suburbs. A very cute little cafe serving vegetarian and vegan fare.
The raw cakes are to die for and all are vegan and gluten free.
Prices are very reasonable here and a vegan dish of the day will set you back $12.
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