This not-for-profit cooks up 100% vegan fare – curries, salad bowls, smoked tofu – with a pay-as-you-like system. There is a focus on supporting refugees and the disenfranchised to build hospitality skills. Grab a table on the decking overlooking the gardens at the Abbotsford Convent and don't underestimate the delicious breakfast here.
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