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Shop and cafe offering raw desserts and smoothies plus soup, salads, sandwiches, wraps, curries, organic pies, and pasties. Sells a range of shelf items which are mainly raw. All vegan except for dairy milk for drinks. Under new ownership from August 2020. Note: Confirmed closed, February 2023.
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499a Main Street, Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia, 3195
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Last update on 09 Feb 2023 by PotatoesTho
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Added by loubee on 21 Nov 2008
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19 Reviews
First Review by des
SunnyBoy33
Points +36
Great vegan cafe - Edit
Great little cafe with a very relaxed atmosphere.
Read moreEverything is vegan. I had a chicken schnitzel wrap, for $15. It was delicious. Portion size was very generous.
Pros: Everything vegan, Relaxed atmosphere, Friendly staff
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Aniketh_J
Points +68
Definitely worth a visit. - Edit
Had the sweet potato burger. Great patty and burger size
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-06
Pros: All vegan options
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florconfa
Points +810
Disappointing :(( - Edit
I got the sweet potato and tofu souvlaki and was quite disappointed. The tofu was basically raw (like straight from the packet) and had zero seasoning so it was really bland and not great, and overall the souvlaki was was quite plain and tasteless. Hopefully their other options are better.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-23
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: Over priced , Bland
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AllieBlahBlah
Points +26
Room for improvement - Edit
I really wanted to love this place, because I thought the service was great and the vibe was lovely!
Read moreI ordered an avocado bagel and my partner a Japanese wrap. Unfortunately the bagel itself was very dry, however the toppings were tasty. My partner didn't enjoy the flavours in the wrap; there was too much salad and it was quite bland. Enjoyed our coffees however, and we would probably return in the future to give other menu items a try. Perhaps their specialties lie in their smoothies and salads, as the menu for these was extensive! Worth a visit if you're in the area!
Pros: Warm and friendly service, Home cooked food, Good coffee
Cons: A bit bland, Amount of salad in servings
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Steph.Louise
Points +28
Terrible service - Edit
We ordered food, after over half an hour we went to ask where it was and turned out they forgot to put up the food docket to make the meal, annoying but everyone makes mistakes. We were then told it would it would only be 10-15 mins until we got our food. 30 minutes later we still had no food and we advised it would need to be take away as we had to go. 10 minutes after this we still had no food so walked out. I’m sure their food is nice but I could not recommend this place based on the worst service I’ve ever received.
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theniffer
Points +96
Favorite place in Mordialloc - Edit
So many options, great food, friendly staff.
Read morePros: All vegan options , So much choice
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jess!e97
Points +2073
Love this place - Edit
I have revisited this cafe a few times now. The staff are friendly and there are so many delicious options. All food is vegan, and the sweets selection is quite extensive.
Read moreIt is well priced, the cafe has a lovely vibe and you get really decent servings.
Pros: All food is vegan, Yummy!, Affordable
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xotrishy
Points +59
Great takeaway experience - Edit
Friendly staff, informed me that all food is vegan. We had a chick'n schnitzel wrap which was very tasty, and fresh! Seemed to be like Fry's tenders, which are always yummy.
Read moreCoffee and chai latte both perfect, and came with a yummy biscuit.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-05
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff , Quick service
Cons: Serve m*lk for coffee
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Dawson1303
Points +249
Improved dramatically - Edit
Apparently a new owner recently took over, which has resulted in a more expansive menu and better vibe about the place. Tasty food made with love/care.
Read morePros: Competent friendly staff, Variety of food on offer, Good coffee
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Neriman
Points +679
Bland and overpriced but great vegan atmosphere - Edit
Overpriced food that is bland and I think they heat it up in the microwave however the vibe of the place is great, very vegan friendly. Great coffee however I wish they would work on their menu.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , Lots of vegan junk food
Cons: Overpriced , Bland menu food
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EmmaZ
Points +873
Most food is good and well priced - Edit
Cute and friendly place with good food. Have been here twice and was a bit disappointed the second time as i paid $13 for an acai bowl that was a half filled coconut bowl with barely any toppings and was not filling at all. Other options are better and are better priced.
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christy1993
Points +907
Almost all vegan in Bayside area! - Edit
Update: I visited the other day for the first time in a while and I'm more impressed than ever! I had the souvlaki special, sweet potato and macadamia feta.. gosh it was amazing. With an iced chocolate with coconut mylk. You can't go wrong. My partners mushroom and feta souvlaki was just as good. They have also increased their grocery range in store, all vegan and all great. I love this place.
Read morePrevious review 2017: Everything in the cafe and store is vegan except cows milk which is offered for drinks. Only 4 stars because of this. I like how cosy and cute this place is. The food is basic vegan and lovely, the fresh salads are all great too - you can get up to 5 salads for around $15 or so.
Pros: all food is vegan, seating outside for summer!
Cons: Offer cows milk for drinks, closed on Sundays!
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NJ220
Points +742
Lovely - Edit
Came in near closing but were still welcomed. Great smooth and raw desserts. Lots of other things on the menu we didn't get to try this time. All vegan except cow's milk stocked for coffee. Cow's milk not advertised and is not the default milk served.
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PotatoesTho
Points +13751
Needs direction - Edit
Fairly standard menu selection; a few burgers, a few smoothies, some salad, sweets and hot drinks. All food is vegan although dairy milk is still an option for drinks. We ordered burgers and they were quite dry; the optional sauce offered was very sparingly added to the rolls. The smoothie was well made and necessary to help the burgers go down. The chai latte was one of the best I've had.
Read moreI wouldn't go out of my way to return but may pop in for a drink if in the area.
Updated from previous review on 2015-10-18
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Thehappycleanvegan
Points +20
Heaven on earth!! - Edit
I don't know where to start because Wild Yam can do no wrong!
Read moreIt's a treasure to have this amazing cafe in the south east suburbs. The food is soooo delicious and I know the owner makes it fresh everyday and puts lots of love into it and you can feel it!
Forget feeling sluggish and gross after eating, you will literally bounce out feeling on top of the world! I love healthy nourishing vegan food :) And the prices are affordable! ($12 for a big magic bowl stuffed with a combo of salads!!!!!)
All the food is vegan, many gluten free options and even some garlic/onion free options! The dessert fridge is dangerous because they're all soooo yummy and perfect with a soy chai or almond milk super spice cacao :)
I love sitting down the back on the comfy couch and reading one of the many awesome books the owner shares with customers. Very blissful!
If you're short on time then grab some take away (food changes seasonally so ask the friendly staff what's available) and enjoy :)
This place is one of a kind, the food is filled with love and absolutely delicious but that's only one part of Wild Yam. They do a lot of fundraising for Edgar's Mission, a women's development group in Nepal and towards the Nepalese landslide devestation. They support local artists and new vegan businesses. They also provide a suspended coffee system for those in need! The owner and staff are very friendly and I often find myself staying even longer just to have a chat :)
I've never left this place without a smile on my face and a happy belly.
Pros: Beautiful food!, Relaxing and happy vibe., Friendly and helpful staff !
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ecoeats
Points +20
Best Vegan food in the South East - Edit
I've been a regular here for many years now. Whenever I'm away I look out for places offering similar food.
Read moreThe place has come a long way after much hard work and dedication by the owner and support from the locals.
The owner is warm and enjoys looking after people providing a family friendly environment with a toy area and is happy to make children feel welcome often making babychinos and getting in products to cater for kids like vegan chocolate freckles, marshmallows ect.
The magic bowls are my favorite lunch & are quite a large serving infact I haven't been able to finish it all on occasion. For $10-12 and being organic wholefood it's better value than most places I've visited. They contain your choice of fresh salads and curries or you can have a plate with a veggie pattie/salad or pastry and salad or a variety of other options. Reading other reviews people are confused by there not being a menu but after asking about it I understand it's because the menu is constantly changing according to whats in season or what new products they are offering at the time. They often write on the outside of the fridge and have labels on the raw desserts.
This place also makes some of the best coffee I've had in Melbourne and I've waited for them to open some mornings just to get my yam coffee. They have quite a selection of different milks now,kombucha on tap,fresh juices,smoothies and a proper filtered water station.
Going from more of a supplement store to wanting to provide healthy food to people I've seen the store really flourish. It is not a regular restaurant by any means. As far as I can see it was never intended to be.Quirky and offbeat this is defiantly one of my favorite places to visit for some nourishment or to catch up with friends.
Pros: Healthy food that tastes good. , Affordable and friendly, Great coffee
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SiaMask
Points +29
Lovely, peaceful aura - Edit
This cafe is very cosy and comfortable, the food (especially the cakes!) really hits the spot. It is run by a very friendly family business and they also sell pricey vegan products like pantry food and t-shirts. When I went to Wild Yam with a few friends, it felt like a cool place to hang out. What's more, it's right near the train station so it's the place to go after work or school!
Read morePros: Vegan raw cakes , they sell veg marshmallows :)
Cons: small
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stephoku
Points +16
The Wild Yam - Edit
Really nice place, perfect for a coffee and cake, though not much else. Welcoming air and a nice selection of veg health foods and supplements. I love the chilled out eating space, the comfy armchairs, the children's area with toys, the peaceful pictues on the wall.
Read morePros: Good Food, Friendly Workers, Lovely Surroundings
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des
Points +26
wild yam quite good - Edit
great little vegan cafe and health food store, not huge selection and only small seating area but great wholesome food that's very tasty
Read morePros: vegan, not wholly wholemeal
Cons: small seating area, small selection, not a restaurant
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