The best Pancakes in Abbotsford | Sluurpy updated in May

"Lentil was always high on my list for catering. I love their food and I love what they do, but my only real experience with them had been from their..."

Jonathan Christopher MacMillan

"It's a place where atmosphere and tasty food come together and create a gastronomic symphony of epic proportions. Go down any day or night and a..."

Joshua Lavery

"Absolutely AMAZING food! Just do the place justice and pay decent if you can - this place is doing incredible things and don't need ppl..."

Elle Wylde

"Best place on Earth! Food is Amazing, people are pure souls, place itself is a paradise. Big community and family. I truly miss the time spent..."

Eleonora Elle Arienti

"Sri Lankan night is my new favourite thing EVER. The mains were all absolutely incredible . Cake is my favourite food group and tonight's dessert was..."

Hayley Walker

"Delicious food & love their motto of everyone has a place at the table & that you pay discreetly. Run by awesome volunteers. What a place to be apart..."

Samantha Edwards

"Absolutely amazing place and divine food. Very cosy and warm place. Could be crowded on sunny..."

Egla Didvalyte

"I finally went to lentil as anything today and was very impressed! The food (and coffee) was delicious, the staff genuinely friendly and the whole..."

Lenneke Aus

"I love coming to Lentil as Anything: for the people, the food, the generosity, the “space” to just sit and gather yourself - it is a precious..."

Tricie McGann

"Great food, great people and great atmosphere. If I might add, it’s also for a great cause too...."

Grace Thang

"This place never fails to please. The staff and atmosphere are lovely and welcoming to everyone, and the food is always excellent. Lentils does a..."

Suzie Fancourt

"Beautiful place, tasty food. One of my favourite places in Melbourne for sure! Not only for the food, but also for the environment and..."

Peter Noris

"Maafe african stew, curry plate and vanilla cake. Everything was plated wonderfully, full of flavour and really vibrant atmosphere. This place fills..."

Chewie

"Try the pancakes if you're getting breakfast. The place is beautiful and the staff is super friendly! They also donate to the bushfires and the staff..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"I love it!! the food is very nice!!! and the atmosphere too!! went there with some friends and we spent some times there too because it’s crowded..."

Vegan McBeef

"I loved the ambiance and the concept of this place, it reeks of positivity! The food is amazing! I had their lasagna, spinach rice, quinoa and rocket..."

Appetiteblogger

"As with all the Lentils spots you can't not love it.This one has the pleasure of hosting you in the striking Abbotsford Convent which in itself..."

Alfred

"Hands down my favourite place ever!!! I absolutely love the food!!! But I love the concept! The staff are always so happy and helpful!! They will..."

Emma Louise

"Beautiful concept. The food had such a home cooked feel to it, so warm and comforting. I especially loved the little momo stand that was there the..."

Leila

"I tried this Masala Dosa with mashed potatoes and vegetable filling garnished with salad. The price of this delicious breakfast meal was in the form..."

Sameer

"People is so kind. I went there with no cash, asked to pay the next day, and i was replied yes with no hesitation. I love these people, i love food..."

Worldinkindness

"Best place ever. Best vegetarian dish - totally changed my perception of vegetarian food as I am a meat lover really and I love this place. Great..."

Mikki

"I can’t even count the number of times I have been here but every single time its been nothing short of beautiful flavourful and not to forget very..."

Manik Sethi

"was invited here by my friend a while back, and decide to write something on here. lovely place, food, people. I also love the concept of NFP..."

Sri Setiyani

"I loved the idea of a NFP restaurant being inside the Abbotsford Convent. The place is run by volunteers and there's no price on the vegetarian..."

LittleM

"I was invited to a gig at Lentil As Anything by a friend on Saturday night. I didn’t know what to expect as I wasn’t there for the food but was..."

Jolene Lim

"Absolutely Amazing - do not have a bad word to say about Lentil As Anything in Abbotsford Convent.This was my first time here and..."

Amara

"I love this concept. Vegan and vegetarian food that’s tasty, healthy and good for you. You pay by donation and the place is ran by volunteers!..."

Timinmelbourne

"Love their food and concept. Great atmosphere and you pay as you can/feel in cash or with card. The place is running by friendly volunteers.Good..."

ReemBesher

"We had Saturday breakfast here and it was surprisingly delicious I say surprisingly because generally I find vegan food is often disappointing and..."

Sim Sim

"❤️ Love the concept / Love the philosophy ! 👏 Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️self-serve buffet / very yummy vegetarian food..."

MC

"Lentil As Anything is a not-for-profit vegetarian restaurant with a few locations in Melbourne. Most (if not all) of the waiters are volunteer and..."

Kendall | The NomNomNomad

"Community spirit. A variety of healthy vegetarian food to choose from. Name the price you feel the food is worth and pay for that amount. Expect a..."

Miss T.A

"I adore this place. I gotta pinch myself sometimes like damm this place really exists? Wholesome vegan food running on the honesty, gratitude and..."

Yes Girl

"I really like the concept. Pay as you feel or can.I just had a coffee. Espresso had little crema left and taste alright, nothing..."

Hithere

"Went here giving it a second chance. Before I went before all my friends were raving on how good this place was.Unfortunately for me, the..."

Camila José Reyes

"I have said this before and I will say this again- I would eat at Lentils every day of my life if I could!It is not JUST that they are a..."

Sana @ MissBurberryXO

"A must try place! Great concept and good healthy food. The buffet has a number of dishes and you can pay for how much you feel you have..."

GoMelbS

"What a wonderful not for profit vegetarian restaurant that is based on a philosophy where diners are to pay what they think the meal is worth as per..."

Vivian

"I absolutely love this place and the concept (not-for-profit/ run by volunteers)! The staff here are super friendly and the food was delicious! It..."

Amysyder

"My to-go place if I happen to be in this area! loving the concept of the eatery - bohemian style; pay-as-much-as-you-want; vegetarian/vegan option;..."

HANNAH

"visited back in 2012 and was impressed and inspired by their "pay what you want" model and their cause to support migrant community. Plus the food..."

Selma Sevkli

"Love the mains here. Second time I've been here and it's all delicious. However both times I've been the desserts are not good. Last time I had the..."

Kim

"extremely tasty food, with an awesome concept. Help others. The food was really tasty - Friday lunch buffet. Mushroom noodles were really good,..."

Nean

"Delicious flavourful vegan meals served in a buffet/all-you-can-eat/pay-what-you-want style. Loved the concept of this place (non-profit, run by..."

Angel Khong

"Found on the grounds of the Abbotsford Convent, Lentil as Anything felt almost like a place somewhere in Europe. It’s a nice place for a lazy..."

PS91

"Finally I got to check this place out. Read so much about it but never had the time or my friends refuse to check it out with me. Oh well...it's..."

Bluecat

"Established in 2000, Lentils as anything provides an exceptional and extraordinary dining experience. It is located in Abbotsford Convent; a scenic..."

Munching Pandas

"It's Inspiring to know, and more humbling to experience something this beautiful in a world that lacks faith, trust and honesty. This..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Extremely crowded on a Sunday lunch. Although the line was out the door, it didn't take long to get to the front, to serve up your own plate of..."

Speccy

"If there is only one restaurant you visit in Melbourne, it must be Lentil as Anything in Abbotsford. Amazing vibe, great people and service plus..."

Joshua Moore

"Great vibe with radiohead music galore, extremely tasty food which was fresh and made with love.Delicious soy milk coffee, made quickly and..."

Cj81914

"Nice green machine like if kane became a spinach eating monster. Very nice food. So i guess i need 60 more characters to complete a post. 2..."

The Fatty Report

"Generally the first thing that someone will ask me if they find out I’m vegan is “do you eat at Lentil Is Anything?” Closely followed by “do..."

Veggin' Around

"A fair walk after entering the convent with no obvious signs for lentil as anything, follow the path straight ahead until you reach a sight for sore..."

Jasmine

"Really nice place and nice peoples here.Amazing idea, when i feel upset I would to came here, have delicious foods and drink, gonna to make my..."

Shanna Li

"I love lentils with all my heart. Their philosophy, food, events and overall vibe make me come back again and again. The curries are my favourite..."

Arielle Kavanagh Du Ressac

"Loved Lentil As Anything and its concept. I didn't know what to expect of the food, but it was surprisingly fantastic. Lovely indoor and outdoor..."

PlasterPillow

"Fantastic atmosphere, very friendly staff, and don't lower your expectations on account of the 'pay-as-you-feel' setup. This place is a must visit,..."

Levi Fedley

"Lentil As Anything, Food Without Borders"...people with no money can learn, work, eat, socialise and have fun in our restaurant without..."

Riri

"I love the idea behind this place and the amazing commitment from volunteers. The curry and satay salad were delish and the hot chocolate and..."

Phoodlover

"My friend introduced me to this place and I am absolutely loving it. This is the first restaurant I have come across in Melbourne that lets you pay..."

Shanmuga Prabhu

"Excellent vegan food in amazing surroundings at the heart of abbotsford. Food is mainly Indian inspired. Communal style dining and payment is via a..."

Hungry Jeweller

"Nice place i love the atmosphere. Food was really nice. Had the sheperd pie and indian curry and it was really tasty. Love the idea of sharing tables..."

Fanny Foodie

"Especially amazing for the live music as this place supports local talent . The chai tea stand also encapsulates the community vibe . Beautiful..."

Ninniku

"LOVE the concept. Have been here quite a few times now and have never disliked the food. The recent standardised menus and staff taking orders has..."

Binula

"This place is way better than a lot of paid restaurants. The food is delicious and looks amazing. Volunteer staff are so nice. Please donate to them..."

Robert Koh

"Absolutely divine! I love lentil as anything and if you haven't been here before you must go! So the concept is that you pick a plate or two from the..."

Loz Arthur

"Pay as you can afford, the best place and concept! Happy to pay a bit more for people who can't pay. Food is delicious, beautiful convent with..."

Anna DN

"Amazing food, great atmosphere and beautiful location! Love love love this place. Will definitely be back. You can pay whatever you think it's worth..."

Erin

"Delicious veggie/ vegan food, great staff. Didn't know whether to be seated at first, but was quickly told to grab any seat. Great concept and the..."

Suf

"Great vibe, great food, great concept. Run by volunteers with people from all walks of life who come here. The self-serve, buffet-style trust system..."

Teresa.active.foodie

"I am TOTALLY IN LOVE with this place. The food is amazing, the staff are great, the atmosphere is bar none and the heart of this place is beautiful...."

Emma Rose Butler

"The cozy restaurant with delicious food. Nice and energetic staff with warm service. Thank you for this wonderful place. It's worth being there many..."

CJ W

"The food here is great, atmosphere amazing, staff are super friendly and all for a good cause. They often have live music playing in the evenings..."

Charis The Vegetarian

"Delicious, filling, looks as good as it tastes, want to come back for every meal ever. Staff are friendly, decor is nice and the buffet setup is..."

Indi Farquharson

"Took my vegan-loving friend here for a weekend lunch and she absolutely loved it! The place was packed and buzzing, the coolest live music and great..."

We Nomz

"The ultimate 'feel good' vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. Not only does this place give positive vibes, the food (especially lunch) is always..."

K-eats

"Its not the latest decor, however the food is excellent. As a vegetarian, this place offers excellent value and a lovely ambience. Will definitely..."

Hudson

"The food here is absolutely outstanding! This place holds a story where people from all backgrounds gather like a family. This place has a unique..."

Theresa Arika

"Oh my god, this food is seriously to die for! This was hands down the best vegan food I have ever had, and very up there for my favourite food in..."

Caitlin Monnery

"Not only is the food always always always so incredibly tasty, but the heart and soul of this establishment is unlike any other you'll come across...."

KEELYBLACK

"Great place with an amazing concept, run by wonderful people! We were really impressed by the quality of the food. By far, the most delicious..."

The Frugal Cats

"This place is absolutely fantastic, and a wonderful example of the "pay it forward" movement. I love that anyone can come and dine here, and pay..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Enough has been said about the cause and how it works! I am still trying to understand the economics behind this chain - how they are able to sustain..."

Chasingawesomeness

"Love this concept of patrons paying what they can afford and what they think the food is worth. The place is staffed by friendly volunteers serving a..."

J0yy173

"One of my favorite please in Melbourne. Healthy & tasty food, nice people / staffs, good music and atmosphere, and most importantly great concept -..."

Sungwon Yang

"Great place for weekend lunch although line can get long and food is often cold besides that the food is tasty and always have a good variety of..."

Peter

"Lentils as anything is one of its kind. I have been here a few times and every time I was so amazed by its dining experience. I went there for both..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"My favourite branch of the Lentil as Anything concept is in the very idyllic location of the sunny Abbotsford Convent. This is eating with a social..."

Donutsam

"Well wasn't I pleasantly suprised when I ate here for the first time. I had the breakfast pancake thing (can't remember what it was called) with..."

Muester

"Wow ! This place is one of a kind . The food - Amazing . Great vibes !! Not very spacious though and due to its public service and voluntary payment,..."

RanJith Ramakrishnan

"Probably my favourite place here at Melbourne. The food it's really good, normally with Indian flavours. The place it's just incredible, the convent..."

Javier Aznar Peláez

"I tried the breakfast dosa and loved it so much that I went back the very next week and ordered it again! Love the ambience and the attitude of the..."

Yumyummo

"Been here 5+ times now and the food has been outstanding every time. Although you'll find many ingredients repeated through the dishes, the range of..."

Jordan Meachen

"Meals was tasty, it's good good to walk around the farm and have a look at what's going on, donkey looked a bit sad though, staff/volunteers were..."

World Eats Food

"I'm really impressed with the quality of the food at this place. I've been passing the door for the last years and never came here for lunch and I..."

Predator

"Love this place so much! Different menus and specials, amazing community vibes. Lifts my spirit every time I come here. There are always events and..."

Sara Rahoo

"I live close by and I'm vegan and this restaurant is absolutely perfect. The food is nutritious and delicious and I eat here as often as I can. And..."

Rita Cauchi

"Full marks! A place with variety, delicious home style food, lovely staff and with a mission to feed people a good meal and nothing else! The aura..."

Veginspo

"Have been here a few times now. It's nice when there is live music.Sometimes there is buffet and sometimes it's a la carte (but with limited..."

I. D.

"These falafels were easily the BEST falafels I have ever eaten. The curry was also great and everything can be great cake as they have an honor pay..."

Spirited Stardust

"Favourite place to eat in Melbourne. Food is so so so good and all the staff are so friendly. Better quality and taste than all the other vegetarian..."

Ellie Ann

"Been coming here for weekend brunches a couple of times. I'm not a vegetarian but their food is simply amazing and tasteful. Not many choices on the..."

Elfirda Esti

"Lentils as anything is like you're eating dinner at home with the family. A beautiful little community based place located in Abbotsford, with only..."

Jules

"Not impressed with Lentil As Anything at Footscray. The $$ collection, clearly, is not going into the cooking or purchase of..."

Sriguru Datta

"We came to try out this place just to see whats it all about. This is the first time I have tried a vegetarian meal, overall it was a free buffet, we..."

Foodie Guy

"Hard to fault a place that's all about everyone contributing a small share in whatever way to help out the wider community. The communal tables,..."

Chubbylover86

"This place has had quite a turbulent time lately, I genuinely hope this original Lentils stays here.The basic ideology of human compassion and..."

MSY123

"'Pay what you feel'.Do you accept emptiness?facebook dot com /..."

The Urban Nihilist

"Lentil's may well be the best place in the world. I eat here more often than I eat at home!The vibe is so welcoming and the music is..."

Brylee

"I had a great experience at Lentil As Anything. The food was delicious and I love the concept. It can get quite busy but there's plenty of seats and..."

Tangertalks

"28 Jan 2016Came to Lentil as anything for the first time today and absolutely loved it. I love the concept of the place, how it's built on..."

Hilda Lee

"Been wanting to come to this place since ages ago but i finally got the chance last sunday. It was an awesome experience. I am not a vegetarian but i..."

Melia Sanibar

"What can I say, Lentils never disappoints. Consistently good vegan/ vegetarian food. You never quite known what you're going to get (buffet style,..."

Fez The Foodie

"I came here for breakfast with two friends a couple of weeks ago. The food was fantastic. I loved every bit of my sri lanka dosa - the flavour was..."

Gwendolyn Tan

"Great food and all for a good cause too! The Thai baked potatoes were fantastic. Well done to all involved, a tough ship always running like..."

Mark Gregory

"We came at a busy time Tuesday night with the line up outside getting longer and longer. The wait time actually isn't much more than 5-10 minutes...."

T.Ly

"My favourite place to eat in the whole world!!! Meals are always fresh and super tasty. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're having a meal at..."

Nikki.obrien1992

"When I first tried this place I was def skeptical but found it to be very tasty and a fun experience. The staff was great too. I hope that they stay..."

Ashleigh Dougherty

"This very popular eating place is very appealing for vegetarians/vegans and healthy eaters from all walks of life. Self service from a variety of..."

Helen

"I ❤️ LAA! I've taken friends from all over Australia and the world here and every time they (and I) am impressed and pleasantly surprised. The..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"I love Lentil as Anything. The Abbotsford Convent restaurant has the added bonus of being set in a beautiful surrounding, but the food is the real..."

Ang Khocolateman

"Want some warm, fuzzy feels? Look no further, my friend! A completely volunteer run initiative that does healthy Sri-Lankan eat-as-you-like..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"My new favourite obsession! Lentil is probably the most humble and welcoming place I've been to. All vegan dishes, and so delicious! Donation for the..."

Vanya Milinović

"Kudos for the great idea of helping and sharing! The atmosphere is amazing, but understanding the cost of preparing food, don't expect a gourmet..."

Tia

"Love this place...........Great food.......lot of variety. Cool people...... Friendly atmosphere...........best vego place in Melbourne... :)..."

Niv

"Amazing place. I think it is one of the most beautiful places in Melbourne. So much love and delicious food. I'm pretty sure everyone..."

Jihyun Lee

"Always a pleasant dining experience here. If all veggie dishes were this good, i wouldnt mind becoming vegetarian at all! Great concept..."

Ria Fernandez

"This is a great feel good restaurant which might feel like a student restaurant but is actually well designed and serves up a range of tasty and..."

P Jeetun

"Great Vegetarian food with available options for Vegans and Gluten Free. One of the only places where everyone is welcome in, even those who can't..."

Jacopo Pennisi

"Lovely staff and very friendly crowd, a very unique dining experience. The menu changes often, I had some middle-eastern style curries, vegetable..."

Lee Yin Ling

"Great concept. Dishes on offer change all the time. Self serve style. Good opportunity to try a little of everything. Seating is mainly outside...."

Rhiannon Beck

"Excellent, friendly service. Interesting, quirky surroundings - I will definitely come back to this restaurant. Tasty & healthy vegetarian dishes..."

Tanya Michelle

"Will convert hard-core meat-eaters to vegetarians.Set in an old convent building in a beautiful parkland estate, the food is served as an..."

Tiddalik

"The food here is consistently very good. When I first started going here, I thought that I wouldn't like vegetarian food too much. However I've since..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"I came here for the first time in YEARS as I used to be a regular when I was in high school. I love the restaurant & everything it stands for & the..."

Sashimilove

"Great honesty service, perfect for all ages and social backgrounds. The daily variety of dishes is fantastic and the warm welcoming environment is..."

N Travv

"One of the yummiest breakfasts I've ever had. Lovely friendly staff. Beautiful location. Seriously, what more could you want? Anyone writing a bad..."

FoodWhore

"This restaurant quickly became a benchmark using which I started to rate other places. A heaven for vegetarians and vegans. A must visit for everyone..."

Vaishnav SR

"One of the best restaurant ever. A must visit. Even if you're a hardcore meat eater, you will love this place for not only the food but also the..."

Raditya Fadilla

"The Best Vegetarian Restaurant in MelbourneThere is so much to chose from, every day and night something different! The owner is amazing..."

Hilary

"Lentils As Anything has a few locations around Melbourne, although I have only frequented the Abbotsford Convent location. Breakfast is served a la..."

Satiated

"Again I am sorry for the lack of posts, had exams and am currently in Sydney being kept busy with family, friends and the Easter break. This post is..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Lentil As Anything has been on my Melbourne to-do list for months . Why have I not been until now? Because it's on the other side of town, and it's a..."

Vivi S

"Normally Lentils is a buffet/all you can eat, and you can help yourself - I read.Though tonight it's a set menu with options for..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"Lentil As Anything speaks of food, culture and community. The website says “Lentil As Anything is a unique not for profit organisation. At our core..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Love the concept + Great Vego food!. Hosted an annual dinner here a few years ago & have been back a few times since. Amazing concept of..."

Melbournianfoodie

"What a find!. Always a queue outside this joint....I have always wondered why. So I ventured in the other day. I didn't like the fact that I had to..."

The Tastebud

"Excellent!. They could definitely open an upmarket restaurant but that would go against the ideals. The food and concept is excellent. Definitely..."

Andreboisvert1985

"Really enjoyed the food & the place. Awesome vegetarian food, not the mock meat type but just beautiful homely kind of dishes. The place is lovely as..."

Sunflower

"Nice Service Nice Food So Happy. All good..."

Rawnetcom

"One of my faves.... Been here more times than I can remember. Always great food, great service and a great..."

Dean Maher

"18/10/2015This is one of the best vegetarian/vegan ‘restaurants’ in Melbourne. Every time I come here, the dishes are all different...."

Chatnoirmiaow

"Great vegetarian food , very friendly staff . A very crowded place, but worth giving it a..."

Abhijit

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Chma

"Wonderful wonderful wonderful........ Love the food, love the concept, love the crowd, always pay more than necessary to support the concept. If you..."

StumpyF

"Festivus - very happy Go.... Festivus - very happy Good food and for a good cause.Spiced beans with corn fritta..."

Deanricho_1999

"Interesting Idea. Such a nice concept. Food was pretty good, but not special. Staff extremely nice and helpful. Quarters a bit tight. Would recommend..."

Traveling Diner

"Lovely. I've been a few times before to Lentils and found that the food wasn't great because it was dry or sitting in the bain marie for too long and..."

Pancakes

"Good food!. Love the buffet u guys doing everydAY for lunch! thumbs up..."

Emmafox41

"Fresh and yummy. They always have fresh salads and curries, really delicious. I miss the juicy fake meat curry and the cashew and pea curry was..."

Phoebe

"Amazing energy.. One of my favourite places to go for a meal.They have such amazing vegan options and the entire place just has the best..."

Erin.fringe

"Great initiative!. I have only been here once after my partner and I stumbled upon it accidently.Once we understood how dinner service worked,..."

Forknknife

"Great Idea. Excellent concept and friendly staff. The world needs more places like..."

Food In My Tummy

"This place and all others like it encompass beautiful values and moral, what a wonderful place to support. There is not nearly enough of this in..."

TwoLittle Ducks

"Always great food, and my son and I have tried most items on the menu. Please remember people, be generous with the amount you pay when you can..."

Nicholas Dircks

"It is just wonderful place! I love it..."

Tam

"One of the best vegie spots. I could say I'm a regular here and also volunteered as well because I loved the concept and the food!Breakfast..."

Orian Ibraheim

"It's food for a good cause.. It defines Melbourne and it's magnanimity. I will definitely return and get in few of my friends who would like a good..."

Peeran Billimoria

"LOVE LENTIL! Always good for a feed and I love the community..."

Hannah Conda

"You'd be very hard to please not to enjoy LAA. It's relaxed with great Veg food and you pay what it's worth or what you can afford. The concept is to..."

Iceman

"I love this place, fantastic idea, great food made with love. Like the "feelgood factor" of paying for someone elses meal too.Friendly volunteer..."

Michele

"Good food, good atmosphere, usually some kind of live music. It's a happy place..."

AnythingNigella

"Ride the wave. Lentils is a Melbourne institution, there's no doubt about it.I have a lot of love for this place on its ethos alone.It is..."

Discordian Pope

"Yummy for the soul. I love coming here, not just for the food. Sometimes eating "soul food" tastes just as good. Its nice being able to sit outside..."

Samantha Daniels

"Good for everyone, really, everyone. I've been here when I've been a bit strapped for cash and I've been here when I've given a bit more. I really..."

Suzie Bentley

"Fantastic vibe. I really enjoyed eating here with my friends. the lentils were great and there was a friendly, fresh atmosphere great for kids. i do..."

Pnb

"Vego heaven!!. So yummy and such a great philosophy behind the place. If you haven't tried,..."

Brooster

"Melbourne's hidden gem! Great atmosphere, live music, friendly people and amazing food every..."

Marc Roberts

"My wife is a chef and doesnt like lots of restaurants, but Lentil as Anything is now a favorite.... great vegetarian food... *****..."

Chris Power

"Contemplating vegetarianism. Could make any meat eater contemplate becoming a vegetarian with food like this place serves. Very..."

Michael

"Love love this place. Great buffet vegetarian and vegan meal and then off to pat the various animals in the paddocks! I love Lentil as..."

Blah Blah

"I like coming to Abbotsford Convent, the beautiful gardens are perfect for a picnic, the Collingwood children's farm or a walk down the Yarra trail..."

Lola Nikitina

"A truly unique Melbourne experience. It took a smart person to come up with this concept - they knew what people wanted and where they wanted it. Not..."

Greg

"Give it Try & Support Your Community. Love the concept and food was lovely. Would have liked the curry to be a bit more spicy but it' still..."

Julie T

"This is the perfect Sunday afternoon. I love it. The concept of donate what you think it's worth is great and this place really works. The food is..."

Kevin

"Such a great idea! Nice flavours, lovely location, sitting in the park is so enjoyable now summer has finally come. Smily people, good vibes! Keep it..."

CJ

"Awesome. I love the atomsphere in this place. It has a great..."

Shane

"Lentil As Anything in Abbotsford is in such a charming location with beautiful gardens and the old convent buildings, the ambiance is well worth your..."

MrsBombastic

"Remember where you are!. There needs to be more places like - it saddens me that some customers are complaining about service not being 100%.Try not..."

Kate

"Lentil As Anything, located in the Collingwood Convent, is in my opinion the best of the Lentil As Anything restaurants in Melbourne. The fact that..."

Pix

"Fantastic. Great selection of food, good for babe watching, pay as you feel, and it makes you feel..."

Jake Malkuth

"Wat a beautiful place to be...best most chilled out vibes..food was above par considering the pay as ya feel system...def going..."

Charlie

"Unique. Tasty. Generous. So we should return them the favour!..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"Long live the lentil. Why haven't I been here before? Great spot, perfect setting for a lazy Sunday Arvo. Ate ourselves silly on the vegetarian..."

Pousie

"Nice!. Have heard of lentil and their amazing concept from a few fellow punters - but this was the first time i visited last night. Ive always been a..."

Vanajakshi Tharammal

"For me, this place embodies the Collingwood community spirit. It's about looking after people, helping out, feeding people who woul not otherwise be..."

Michael

"Quality food, tastier than I thought possible. I've been there twice, and though its crowded sometimes, the food is well worth it. Not all locations..."

Virginia Lee

"A second home. There's really nothing bad that can be said about Lentil as Anything... amazing food, great concept, lovely communal atmosphere. One..."

MelbourneEater87

"Great food and..."

Akash Jattan

"Absolutely Fantastic !. Great concept.. beautiful environment .. good honest healthy veg food buffet style, great service ( coffee/tea orders at your..."

Gurns

"Fantastic feel good restaurant set in the magical surroundings of the Abbotsford Convent. You pay what you like. BYO. Great initiative giving..."

Soda

"Dinner with a view.. ;). Things to LOVE: -buffet of seriously flavoursome vego food-BYO (2 bottles of red)-great scenery (aka we perve..."

Diminutives

"Never a let down. The beautiful surroundings of the Abbotsford Convent is not the only thing Lentil As Anything has got going for..."

GidgetShare

"A silver donation. We stumbled onto this delightful and piquant place a few weeks ago and we were plesantly surprised by the quality of the food ($2..."

Mr Foodie

"A little bit of chaos. I've had mixed experiences here, but never left hungry.Sometimes the food would be cold, sometimes they changed where..."

No_games

"Good Veg feed. Enjoyed eating here on Friday night where buffet was on offer. Selections included garden salad, beetroot salad, pasta, potatoes,..."

Simon

"Great food. Good staff, clean and this has a brilliant atmosphere. A very honest experience, that requires your..."

Paul Richards

"Always leave with a smile. I've never had a bad batch of food at Lentil. The atmosphere is great (even though it can be a little cramped at times)..."

Ashilleong

"I love lentil! The convent is such a great location; chilled out country vibe and lots to do- the farm and markets are always on... There is often..."

Natural Selection

"Lentil As Anything is another Melbourne gem. Pass the word around, this place has great food with a unique dining experience. The menu changes..."

Rport

"Cozy restaurant in the heart of Abbotsford Convent with a relaxed atmosphere set among greenery. Staff is friendly, efficient and helpful in..."

Veronica Ong

"Delicious and flavourful vegan food. Sadly from what i heard, it was the last day they are operating at my last visit. You'd be lucky to get a chance..."

Sayed “Mister Mudhaffar” Mudhaffar

"We had our wedding at Lentil and all I can say is I couldn't ask for more... The staff went out of their way to spruce up the place and serve our..."

Viola Mae Ozoa

"Lentil As Anything is a company which endeavours to provide a set menu each day of the week and allow customers to pay what they are able to or what..."

Ruby K

"Located in an abbey/convent. Went here on a friend's recommendation. Lunch buffet had 2 types of salad, curry and tofu bake. Desert banana cake in..."

Natalie Ng

"This place has everything you need to spend a nice weekend there. Horses and ponies, pheasants, country side tracks, river side tracks, bushes and..."

I like to move it!

"This is a restaurant everyone must come to at some point in their life. Extremely tasty food served by volunteers in an amazing venue within the..."

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