A health food vegetarian cafe run by a ministry of the Byron Bay SDA Church. Sources from local growers and has free Wi-Fi. Extensive menus. Reopened Oct 2017 after refurbishment. Also has clearly marked gluten free options. Reported fully vegan April 2024. Free vegan lunch from the church at 1pm on Saturdays. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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97 Jonson St, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2480
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 17 Dec 2024 by BrettONeill
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71 Reviews
First Review by keganpravin
gabndy
Points +72
Tastes like delicious homemade vegan food - Edit
We had an amazing vegan lunch 🌱
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Jasonwayne745
Points +15
Beautiful food and beautiful people - Edit
Quaint little Cafe in the hustle and bustle of Byron bay. Beautiful food and beautiful people. Healthy and tasty vegan food.
Read morePros: All vegan options and all delicious , Ask for the savoury jacket potatoes
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SylvieLevert
Points +183
Nice and fresh food - Edit
This is a great café with fresh food and friendly staff.
Read moreIt's buffet style so no need to wait for ages to be served which was great cause we went there starving.
Pros: Location, Food, Fast service
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Glebeite
Points +111
Great find - Edit
Lovely and friendly people in this excellent place with many vegan and gluten-free options. We returned several times during our visit and loved every time
Read morePros: Great food and very friendly service , Many gluten free options, Centrally located
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Sazzie
Points +59
Yummo!! - Edit
Not only was all the food delicious but we also really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. The staff were also really helpful. 😀😀
Read morePros: Delicious and affordable food, Nice peaceful place to eat, Friendly staff
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Maia Rose
Points +185
Our vote for best in Byron - Edit
This was the highlight meal of our stay in Byron. Light and airy space with a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Read moreThe staff were so lovely and the food amazing - tasty, fresh and good variety.
There is a choice of a medium plate ($13) or large plate ($16) and the value for money was exceptional.
Lots of different drinks and some luscious desserts.
Everything is plant based - even my husband who is not completely plant based loved it and wants to go back.
Pros: Sensational food, Lovely staff, Calm and clear atmosphere
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KellyAnnabelle
Points +271
Mostly vegan - Edit
Almost all vegan with lovely atmosphere due to new refurbishment. Mostly fresh air, undercover verandah dining which really suits the Byron vibe. Delicious hot and cold meal options served from bain maries and a display cabinet so, quick to serve. I especially enjoy their tapioca pudding dessert. Reasonably priced. At times, you might be lucky enough to be able to also listen to live acoustic music.
Read morePros: Relaxed atmosphere., Friendly staff., Good, not overwhelming range of food choices.
Cons: Opening hours limited to lunch.
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EmmaVeganFox
Points +24
lovely venue and staff - Edit
The venue is clean and has a nice open, airy and green feel to it, with outdoor seating and some gardens set back from the road.
Read moreThe staff were lovely and helpful.
The food is served by the plate, small or large portion (small = 2 choices from the servery, large = 3 choices). Well priced, but the food was a tad bland.
Pros: lovely staff
Cons: food was a little bland
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LauInTheVan
Points +68
Nice and relaxed place - Edit
We went under our friends' suggestion. It's a nice place, the waitress and chef were super nice, very friendly and polite. We tried 3 salads (all very tasteful) and 2 hot dishes (very good as well). We also had the chocolate and caramel slice, delicious!
Read morePros: Good food, Nice place and staff, Prices are ok
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drew4health
Points +156
worth the visit! - Edit
lots of marked vegan options included, great staff and generous servings
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charmagama
Points +207
The BEST!!! - Edit
What a cute and cosy venue! Although not entirely vegan, all menu items can be veganised. Their scrambled tofu is MUST MUST MUST!!!
Read morePros: Delicious food, vegan options, lovely venue
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amano
Points +165
Gone Downhill - Edit
We used to enjoy their burger,but the last visit 2 weeks ago was highly disappointing!The gluten free bun was burnt and the patty size halved.The server appeared disinterested and the food took ages to arrive.Come on and lift your game back to your previously high standard.
Read moreCons: small portions, high cost, disinterested staff
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chantea
Points +234
Not to be missed! - Edit
This is the best place to come in Byron Bay! Don't be put off by it's very close connection to the Seventh Day Adventist Church. This little vegetarian cafe is ran by the church and is situated in the building on the main street. Not open on Saturdays, the cafe is open for breakfast and lunch most days. Meals are hearty and very healthy. The big burger is an absolute must have. It is wholesome and massive. A truly great meal, you'll need both hands. The hommus is creamy, rich and nutty. The lentil burger is gigantic and flavoursome.
Read moreBut, the best bit…and the reason we spent an entire extra day at Byron Bay, is the breakfast. This place does VEGAN WAFFLES. You heard me! With a side of berry sauce, maple syrup and loads of flavour, this is one heck of a meal and you can't leave Byron Bay if you haven't had it. The big breakfast is another winner…lots of beans, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and delicious toast all washed down with a green smoothie. Can you get a better meal than that? i'm not convinced. Service is reasonable, not overly attentive, but they get the job done. Prices are reasonable and portion size is pretty generous. Delicious.
Pros: Generous portion sizes, Hearty and healthy, They have vegan waffles!
Cons: Not open on Saturdays, Relaxed waiting staff
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vegan mikal
Points +604
Don't come here hungry! - Edit
I did, and I paid for it.
Read moreAlthough the venue was in its last hour of trading on a slow Sunday afternoon, the kids who ran the place (all staff seemed to be 15-20 years old) seemed to be late with everyone's orders! I waited 30 minutes for mine and was about to walk out when my meal appeared.
Thankfully it was both cheap and yummy: Manna Haven lists a $10 special on its deals board every day. My special meal was a slice of the moussaka with some salad. At a third cheaper than the real moussaka item on the menu, it was not bad at all, in terms of both size and flavour. However, it was really the passionfruit cheezecake that made my lunch and caused me to forget my earlier hunger. It is still rare to find almost every dessert in a vegetarian establishment being vegan, but this is the case at Manna Haven.
All in all, I will come back here in a less-hungry state next time, give the staff plenty of time to get their act together, and enjoy more of their wonderful menu. I hope that the staff work out their timing issues and put in a more professional appearance.
Note that their website is great - clear and informative - and will allow you to make up your mind about what you want to order before you arrive (if you get there hungry...)
Pros: Lovely, bright atmosphere, shady outdoor seating, great food choices
Cons: slow staff
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Moix
Points +345
Amazing - Edit
Visited April 2013. We couldn't have asked for more on a sunny afternoon.. a spacious, light & breezy cafe with friendly & sincere service. It's a relaxed place where you can go & take your time, use the wifi etc. The menu has heaps of variety & many veganised comfort foods-- we chose lasagne & moussaka. Both were very well presented & came with two side salads of your choice. Oh & both were ridiculously delicious. Also, they have many milk selections including almond milk! It is affiliated with the Christian religion but they don't force it & they have a beautiful ethos which is to nurture God's creatures & support the local community by sourcing ingredients locally. Only thing I would warn about this place is don't go here if you are on a tight time schedule, our meals seemed to take quite awhile to come out. But hey, who is in a rush in Byron Bay anyway?? =) I would go back here in an instant!
Read morePros: FLAVOUR! vegan comfort dishes, Sunny & spacious vibe, Locally sourced ingredients
Cons: Slightly slow
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LynnGilmartin
Points +112
Delicious! - Edit
Really friendly staff, great set up with lots of open windows and natural light throughout the whole restaurant. The food was delicious - I had the big brekky with scrambled tofu, roasted tomatoes, garlic mushrooms, fresh greens and beans. I couldn't finish it all, it was so big! The green smoothie was amazing! I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Delicious, Friendly Staff, Nice Vibe
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keganpravin
Points +16
Amazing vegetarian food in Byron Bay - Edit
We love to come to Manna Haven. The food is always really well presented and tastes fantastic. The lasagne is particularly good. I'd certainly recommend visiting and trying some of their dishes! They also have free wifi wich is handy.
Read morePros: Delicious Food, Free Wifi, Location
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