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Vegetarian, Vegan and Raw Food Trail

The Shoalhaven boasts fresh local produce, yielding health-conscious eateries across the area. Savour tasty buddha bowls, enjoy blissful burgers, or treat yourself to delightful raw vegan sweets; there are abundant options. Set amidst the calming South Coast ambiance, there are many vegetarian, vegan, and raw food spots crafting meat-free delights.

Delicious Wholefood Delights

Overlooking Ulladulla HarbourNative is a great spot to settle in for amazing coffee and delicious, healthy food. Whether its breakfast or brunch, relax whilst gazing at a sea of boats. The café has a super relaxed vibe and the staff embody the essence of chilled out, South Coast hospitality. Menu highlights include vegetarian options like chilli eggs, broccoli-quinoa fritters, and ancient grain salad. There are so many amazing, healthy dishes on offer here that you might struggle deciding on what to eat. Indulge the scrumptious Açai bowl, packed with fresh fruit and nutritious seeds for an energy-filled day of exploration. This bowl of goodness comes out looking almost too beautiful to eat!

A South Coast Vegetarian Institution

The café favourites we all love, served up with a clean and fresh vegetarian twist. Pilgrims is a hotspot for South Coast vegetarian cuisine in Milton. The venue is often busy, which is an excellent indicator of how great the food is here. The 100% vegetarian menu includes breakfast goodies like buttermilk pancakes, homemade granola bowls. For us, though, the lunch menu is where it’s at. The must-try bliss burger: a tasty mixed grain pattie, fried onion, avocado, cheese, tabouli, sprouts, special sauce, and peanut sauce. The homemade pies are a standout choice, particularly for warming up on chilly winter days. Regardless of your selection, you’ll be pleased; Pilgrims’ food is incredibly fresh and flavourful. Vegetarians will love eating here and even the carnivores won’t miss the meat!

 

Treats in the Treehouse

A wholefoods café in the heart of Ulladulla that caters to an array of dietary needs. The Treehouse Café has many sweet and savoury options that are vegan, dairy free, gluten free and paleo. The fresh bruschetta and a hearty pumpkin tartine are crowd favourites. Although the real stars are the raw vegan sweets on the Treehouse menu. Featuring delights like lemon-berry raw “cheezecake,” “Grasshopper” peppermint slice, and mango-turmeric-vanilla cheesecake. Celebrate with a five-course degustation, guided by culinary experts. Take a treat to go or settle into the eatery and soak up the cute and quirky atmosphere.

 

Serotonin on Currambene

A casual dining experience in the heart of Huskisson, Jervis Bay. Serotonin on Currambene is Husky’s only vegetarian venue, offering an inclusive menu, specialty coffee and a full bar. They offer a range of dining spaces, including a cocktail lounge and pet friendly, covered deck area, for all day brunch, and tapas style dinner. They serve a menu that has something for everyone, with plenty of dietary friendly options for those who are plant based, gluten intolerant or have other dietary requirements. Food, drink, and a service that will leave you feeling welcome and relaxed are all on offer in their revamped, 100 plus year old cottage on Currambene Street, in Huskisson.

 

Turn Over a New (Vegetarian) Leaf

Enjoy some fresh Asian fusion over at Leaf in Nowra. With a wide-ranging menu that includes your favourite staples like dumplings, stir-fries and baos and noodles, this restaurant is the perfect dinner spot if your friend group includes a combination of meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The deep-fried tofu and vegetarian bun entrees will start to wet your appetite before you move onto mains like vegan Tom Yum fried rice or a vegetarian spring roll vermicelli salad. The menu is a little bit Thai, a little bit Vietnamese and a little bit Malaysian, with all flavours combining perfectly to make you feel just like you’re dining at a traditional Hawker Market in the middle of South-East Asia.

 

A Vegetarian and Family Friendly Eatery

Take your entire family squad out for breakfast or lunch at Greendales Cafe in the cute, town of Pyree. Kids can enjoy the outdoor play area, while parents savour a delightful meal in the charming country setting, surrounded by picturesque hills. With good weather, dining outside is a must, offering traditional café fare with a vegetarian and vegan twist. There are many fresh salad options, falafel plates and a vegetarian brekky board that features eggs, feta, asparagus and cherry tomatoes (amongst many other ingredients!) over a piece of yummy local sourdough. The cafe, within a historic mill, neighbours Jindyandy Village, with gift and antique shops – perfect for a day of shopping and exploring.

 

The Perfect Vegan Pitstop

Need a little pick me up to keep fuelling your day’s adventures? Grab a freshly made barista coffee and some sweet treats at Craft Surf in Ulladulla. Unwind and nibble on your raw vegan cupcakes on the lovely sun-drenched deck.The café doubles as a clothing boutique, selling minimalist, beach-inspired essentials from local and international brands. The cupcakes are 100% raw, 100% vegan and 100% scrumptious. The flavours are constantly changing depending on the season but look out for delicious combinations such as the strawberry vanilla, choc peppermint and blueberry vanilla. Spoil your sweet tooth and maybe grab a new coastal outfit to take home as a souvenir.

 

Bunya Wholefoods

You’ll find a lot more than ethically sourced wholefoods and dry goods at Bunya Wholefoods in Vincentia. Owner Remi has curated a whole range of zero-waste eco-products to help you reduce your lifestyle footprint too. You’ll find this treasure tucked away behind the village near Collingwood Beach and will be inspired to stock up on organic flours, vegan pastas and legumes to cook up back at your accommodation or grab ready to eat treats to pop into your backpack for your next adventure. Check out the skincare and cleaning products too, wellness isn’t just about food! Online orders are welcome, and there’s even a special doggy parking bay out the front.

 

Vegan and Vegetarian Options Along our Foodie Trail

Download our Foodie Guide for all the info you’ll need on farmers markets and local providores, supplying our region with the freshest and most delicious fruit and veg. There are even opportunities to head to a farm gate and even have a go at harvesting your own crop! It’s a great way to really see where your food comes from and share an even closer connection to the ingredients we consume. Head to Clyde River Berry Farm to pick berries straight from the bushes or have a go at assisting with the autumn chestnut harvest at Sassafras Nuts. Choosing a few places to stop along this foodie trail is a great way to make your way through the Shoalhaven, stopping, tasting and picnicking as you go.

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