VanillaFood Organic Cafe is a restaurants & cafes in Noo Heads QLD, NSW, Australia, with a price range of $$. It has a 4.2/5 rating from 329 Google reviews. Contact: +61 448 600 889. Website: http://www.vanillafood.com.au/.Listed on thegood.guide, the local's guide to Byron Bay.
VanillaFood Organic Cafe
Noo Heads QLD · Restaurants & Cafes
(329 reviews)
$$
The gluten-free waffle alone is worth knowing about, and in a town where dietary requirements are taken seriously, VanillaFood earns its reputation by actually delivering. Tucked into Noosa Junction, this organic cafe runs on a wholesome, seasonal philosophy — real food, rustic presentation, the kind of acai bowl that arrives generous and unsweetened with a proper pile of fresh fruit on top. The boho-open fit-out is relaxed enough to linger, with a communal table set aside for laptop workers. Vegan options are solid, the tofu scramble has its fans, and the coffee is good. The menu occasionally outruns the kitchen's capacity on busy mornings, so ordering something that travels well if you're on a schedule is wise. Prices are moderate for what's on the plate, though some dishes punch lighter than expected.
Opening Hours
- Monday7am – 2:30pm
- Tuesday7am – 2:30pm
- Wednesday7am – 2:30pm
- Thursday7am – 2:30pm
- Friday7am – 2:30pm
- Saturday7am – 2:30pm
- Sunday7am – 2pm
Contact
- +61 448 600 889
- vanillafood.com.au
- 2/10 Lanyana Way, Noo Heads QLD SA 4567
- View on Google Maps →
What People Say
Great food and nice vibe. I visited for breakfast and had the tofu scramble which was very tasty. The menu includes a few vegan options which is great. The decor is fantastic and the place has a chilled boho vibe that invites you to relax the moment you walk in. The only constructive remark I have is that they took really long with the food because there was a big table that had must have ordered before me, which I understand, but it would have been great if they had flagged the potential wait when I went to order as my baby was due for a nap after breakfast and I might have decided to go elsewhere to avoid messing up with her sleep.
This was a nice experience. The food was delicious but the didn’t have juice and when we asked for a smoothie instead they said “sorry we don’t have the ingredients” which was a shame since it said they had them on the menu. But overall it was a good experience.
Always great to find a gluten-free waffle! It was delicious, and there were lots of other options for different dietary requirements. Lovely open vibe to the café, and the middle table is available for customers with laptops.
Very healthy Acai bowl. Generous portion. No added sugar. Lots of fresh fruit. Well presented. Excellent healthy way to start the day. Venue is bright and airy with a modern beach vibe.
Coffee was great. Staff were nice. Very comfortable vibe. My meal was a surprise! The muffin was and a bit like a half-cooked carrot cake without sugar (there was sugar in the top though). I had the 'Morning Plate' - I'm not sure the person who designed it ever tried to eat it. The tiny serve of bread was pretty disappointing. This was $18.60 with the optional jam which I had to eat with a spoon in the end.
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