Restaurant
Vegi & Coffee Lover
326 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia
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326 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Vegi & Coffee Lover
Vegi & Coffee Lover delivers rich Southeast and East Asian comfort plates entirely plant-based, from steaming curry laksa to smoky char kuey teow. The family-run Caulfield dining room handles the breadth of Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese cooking with house-crafted mock meats and rich sambal. Regulars lean on the kitchen for strict Buddhist dining, where dishes are carefully prepared without garlic, onion, or the other five pungent roots. Tables fill up over bowls of nasi lemak and Hainanese chicken rice paired with ginger-lime chilli.
- Allium-Free Buddhist Dining: Kitchen accommodates strict Buddhist vegetarian practices by omitting the five pungent roots, including onion and garlic, on request.
- Pan-Asian Comfort Classics: Extensive plant-based menu spans Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese staples from smoky char kuey teow to curry laksa and Hainanese chicken rice.
- Homestyle Community Service: Family-run dining room with attentive hospitality, welcoming regulars with personal care and generous portions.
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Why Diners Choose Vegi & Coffee Lover
Discover why diners trust Vegi & Coffee Lover for authentic plant-based Asian cuisine, strict Buddhist-friendly dining, and warm family hospitality.
Authentic Pan-Asian Vegan Noodle & Curry Classics
Satisfy specific cravings for beloved Southeast Asian hawker staples like Char Kuey Teow and Curry Laksa with fully plant-based preparations.
Char Kuey Teow and the Roti Curry was so yummy. Exactly what we were craving, and it's all reasonably priced too.
Isabelle K Creative Plant-Based Recreations Across Multiple Cuisines
Explore a wide menu spanning Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and Indonesian favorites prepared with realistic, expertly crafted mock meats.
The chef is really creative and master the skill of making vegetarian version of all meat dishes.
C He Strict Buddhist Allium-Free Dining Without Compromise
Buddhist vegetarians can dine with absolute confidence knowing all dishes can be made strictly free of the five pungent roots.
Suitable for Buddhism Practitioner who are not eating onion, garlic, chives, leeks, spring onion.
Ellys Arianto Attentive Staff Accommodating Pungent Herb & Dairy Restrictions
Staff proactively verify strict dietary needs including dairy, egg, and root herb restrictions to ensure total peace of mind.
Carefully asked is egg/milk option. Offered No 五辛 "five pungent roots"
Bobby Fong Heartfelt, Home-Like Family Hospitality
From the moment you walk through the door, the team welcomes you with personal warmth that feels like coming home.
the staffs were so friendly and cute— almost feel like I was back home.
georgia evangeline A Welcoming Community Atmosphere and Personal Service
Diners experience genuine care and connection from a neighborhood establishment that treats every guest like part of the community.
They welcomed you like home, and gave me a sense of community from the first second I walked in
Jing Yang
Most popular items
Beloved Southeast Asian classics crafted 100% vegetarian and vegan
Laksa
Our go to dish on a cold day is their curry laksa which I would say is the best vego one in Melbourne.
Victor Chua Char Kuey Teow
the char kuey teow sooo delicious especially with some chilli oil.
Angela Luong Nasi Lemak
The Nasi Lemak is a must try! Super tender and juicy, the curry is AMAZING.
Jing Yang Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese chicken rice was awesome - and I am usually a very picky eater!
L D
Other favorites
Appetizers, sides, and specialties complementing our comforting mains
BBQ Pork Buns
I particularly recommend the bbq pork buns.
Jonathon Keys Vegi Prawn Roll
the vegi prawn roll is so fire🔥🔥
PS Chiu Roti Curry
Char Kuey Teow and the Roti Curry was so yummy.
Isabelle K Kyoto Ribs
P.S the Kyoto ribs are insane!
Ruby
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality, strict dietary care, and welcoming community touches at Vegi & Coffee Lover.
Customized Buddhist and Allium-Free Accommodation
Staff carefully check egg and dairy preferences upon ordering and provide recipes without the five pungent roots (alliums like onion, garlic, chives, leeks, and spring onion), making dining effortless for Buddhist practitioners.
Complimentary In-House Take-Home Treats
As an unexpected gesture of warmth, staff prepare and gift little in-house made snacks for patrons to take home after their meal.
All-Vegan Service Team and Knowledgeable Guidance
The front-of-house team shares that every team member is vegan themselves, fostering immediate kinship and informed, passionate dish guidance.
House-Made Sambal and Snacks for Takeaway
Beyond dining in, the kitchen packs house-made specialty chili sambal and mushroom crackers available separately to take home.
Before you head over
Helpful dining advice for your visit to Vegi & Coffee Lover
Buddhist & Allium-Free Dining
Buddhism practitioners and those with strict allium restrictions can request dishes without the five pungent roots (onion, garlic, chives, leeks, and spring onion).
Navigating the Extensive Menu
The extensive pan-Asian menu spans Malaysian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Chinese dishes; staff are welcoming, accommodating, and happy to offer guidance if the selection feels overwhelming.
Parking Across the Road
If you are arriving by car, convenient and ample parking is located across the road from the restaurant.
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