So happy to grab a fantastic coffee while visiting the Queen Victoria market from Invita. It's located in a convenient spot outside the main area, so the lines aren't as long as at other cafes near the market. The food also looks amazing, and there is a delicious choice of sweet and savoury dishes.
I grabbed a takeaway coffee and a raw carrot cake. The coffee was excellent, and the cake was amazing. Not too sweet, and a healthy alternative to the traditional kind of cake; I really enjoyed this treat. Service was excellent and I would return to Invita for coffee and snacks again.
This cafe makes both tasty western food and tasty Sri Lankan food with a hipster twist. The coffee is good. Prices are very reasonable for what you get.
More brunch!!! My favourite meal of the day đ Thank you @invitalivingfood for cooking up an amazing meal!!
All the food is fresh, and super delicious. They use organic sugar and olive/coconut oils, and thereâs no deep drying (a bonus for me!!) âșïž
I recommend their big brekkie!!
Perfect for a nice quiet morning. Super happy to find many vegan options - banana bread, tofu cheesecakes etc
Nice food, generous portion. Good environment, right in Victoria market, perfect for chilling out with friends after grocery shopping. Will visit again.
Lovely vegan breakfast. Tofu scambled âeggsâ with avocado on toast and wedges on the side. Very quick service also for anyone having a hangover on sunday and wants a quick meal haha
They offer several vegan options. Suitable for breakfast and lunch. Tried the muffin, sausage roll, cookie and curry theyâre tasty. Surely one of those cafe iâll come back to đ
Had my first meal of the day in Melbourne here! Definitely happy and satisfied. The taste was superb and the meal was wholesome enough to keep me from being hungry until dinner! This was a brunch menu đ
Had the shepards pie with salad and the scrambled tofu. The meals looked and tasted amazing. Very colourful and fresh. Also very unique tastes - I've had several different vegan scrambled tofus before and this one had a light curry taste to it which made it even better! The only downside was the seating was covered with bird poo. I know that this is outdoor seating so of course birds wander in, and I love birds, however when I'm eating it's slightly off-putting and not really hygienic. I recommend getting chairs that aren't made of plant material/flax type of material that stuff can get stuck in and be hard to clean.
Had a really pleasant brunch here, it is slightly pricey compared to places nearby but has such a varied tasty looking menu I found it difficult to choose! I went for the eggs/mushrooms/spinach/hummus on sourdough and my bf went for the berry pancakes. Mine was tasty, but could have done with a bit more caramelised onion to give a punch of flavour. The berry pancakes were amazing though - layers of berries in between the pancakes!
Favorite cafe at Vic markets because the coffee is good and the food even more so. It's a hard decision between their amazing smoothie options but be warned, the green smoothie is filling. I've tried nearly everything on the menu I think, all tasty nutritious food. It may be vegetarian but give it a go, you'll like the variety of flavours.
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This is a very good café that offers healthy and delicious food. The portions served are sensible and the food is of good quality.
Coffee and juices are also great.
There are only a couple of things that I think this café needs changing/improving:
1: Customer service can be quite cold sometimes. Staff should genuinely be happy that people have chosen to spend their money at their business.
2: The food on the menu can be the same texture and you notice this if you eat there regularly. They need to offer different textured food as it can all be too soft, easy to chew and swallow. It would be good to experience some crunch that's associated with healthy vegetarian/vegan food. The menu needs more veggies that are robust and main star of the meal, not a medley of vegetables combined together to create a soft textured burger or pie filling etc.
3: The beetroot burger is way too salty and feels like you are eating velvet, and not in a pleasant way. Imagine trying to chew and swallow velvet needing a glass of water to help you swallow it down. Only to find it also sits in your chest.
4: Tables need to be cleared regularly as cups and plates can be left out on the tables for a very long time. When customers walk by an outdoor café that has stuff all over the tables, it can deter people from wanting to dine there.
As a whole, it's not my most favourite place in the world but my friend recommended it because she is vegan, so she had some options. She had the Scrambled Tofu, which looked amazing. I'm not even a tofu fan and would consider getting this. I just had scrambled eggs, which comes with grilled tomato and mushrooms ($14.50). My coffee was good too.
I've passed by so many times and finally I tried the coffee there. Coffee used Axil coffee beans and I really enjoy it. Also notice they have so many choice of homemade vegetarian food which looks really good. And staffs are very nice.
NellyBelly In Melbourne
+4.5
In a sea of market chaos and fast food that characterizes our beloved Queen Victoria Market, Invita floats on its own island of ethical eating. For more than a decade, this popular market café is something of a paradise for people on alternative diets, namely vegans, vegetarians and gluten-free foodies. Though marketed for a niche group of people, the café attracts anyone with an interest in healthy and creative food.
Take the Sunrise Scramble Tofu for example....: a medley of mushroom, veggies and scrambled tofu in delicious spices...
Lentils shepherds pie was delicious! Best thing was the BANANA SMOOTHIE!!! Vegan version with coconut yoghurt and agave SO YUM!!!! Staff are friendly. But I think they're a bit lacking on the hygiene, the cutlery that was given to me was dirty still and tables didn't seem like they had been wiped. Understandably a bit harder seeing as it is an outdoor cafe and doesn't take away from the yummy taste of the foods!
I'll start with the negatives
Where is my food? I ordered the scrambled eggs with mushroom and rocket and the French toast with herbs and cheese. Eventually it came, but instead we got two servings of the eggs, staff must have been confused? I then had to wait an extra ten minutes for the French toast.
The positives, well the food was worth the wait. Everything was tasty and filling and the Freshly squeezed orange juice was great too.
Pleasant outdoor setting. Impressive coffee art and good coffee.
A lovely place to eat and chill out. Great food, excellent, friendly service, wonderful vibe. The staff went out of their way to make us feel very welcome. We ordered so much food but managed to finish it all as it was just delicious. The Tiramisu cake was divine!!
What makes Invita really special is that it emphasizes on using organic ingredients and has created a range of gluten-free, vegan and 100% vegetarian food for Melbournians. 80% of their food being vegan and GF friendly; and six out of their ten cakes are either GF or prepared without using eg
This cafe is vegan and I love their healthy soy hot chocolates. Who cares about the price because it is sooo darn good! I can get my salad fix here as well as my chocolate fix! And they do good teas too!
Best Coffee in the market. Gary the barista is a quirky coffee genius. Always welcoming and great service!!
Everything we had was fresh and delicious. Loved the green smoothie. Highly recommended!
Probably the best risotto I've ever had! This cute little cafe has a delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. I'll definitely be back to try them all; good coffee and lovely staff as well!
Melbourne's one of the hidden café invita..great cup of coffee made my day and friendly staff :)thumbs up yo:) had take away red lentil soup(mind blowing great flavor) and heavenly had RAW slice cake amazinginly delicious:) great experience and know now where to go:) well done invita c u soon
Not only fantastic coffee and service, but also an incredible selection of vegan foods available. Would highly recommend giving invita a go.
If you are into healthy eating discover this little gem in the Queen Victoria Market. This cafe is located right next to the organic section for the right reasons.Their coffee refreshingly perfect,quick and friendly service ticks all the boxes!Loved their Spinach,Pumpkin & Ricotta balls and the Vegan soups.Service was highly attentive. The ambience was great.Their vegan gluten free chocolate cake is to die for!!i highly recommend this cafe.
Best coffee in melbourne. You people who don't like this place are crazy. The coffee is the best I've tried in melbourne and the kids love the hot chocolate. Breakfast is great and the friendly staff make your day. The food is very healthy and the kids love the chia. Cakes and muffins are great and most are gluten free. Definitely reccomend lunch or breakfast. GO TO THIS AMAZING HIDDEN JEM!!!!!!!!
Great Food, Great Service!. This place rocks, great range of vegetarian and celiac friendly foods backed by genuinely warm and friendly service.
Recommended!
I went here for brunch with my friend and I can tell you that it was fantastic! Not only is it vegaetarian and gluten free friendly, the food is amazing and the service was fantastic, super friendly staff and amazingly priced meals! My new favourite! Definitely coming here next time I come back to melbourne!
Awesome place for Lunch. Full Vegetarian menu, but I didn't notice until my second visit. Soups, foccacias, pies, quasedillas, cakes, coffee, everything looks awesome, I can attest to the Mediterranean Foccacia to be as good as any in Centre Pl/Degraves. Location is great, well shaded, right in the bustle, but on the edge of the street so you can listen to hawkers, people watch or just pretend your somewhere else. Decent prices (9.50 foccacia)
Will go back (and do)
Amazing veggie, vegan and GF options. Best-kept lunch secret in melbourne!
I love cafe mocca~â„ GOOD COFFEE
Yummy veg hit. I can't get enough of their baby spinach and lentil soup, I have it about once a fortnight if I need a good veg hit. I don't think I've really tried much else other than the salads which are also delicious!
Yummy GF food and great coffee!!!
Lovely outdoor cafe/lunch bar next to the lively market; I really enjoyed my chai latte and walnut & date slice.
Good food, Great service and value for money. This place is a 'hidden gem' in whole of Melbourne.... Food and service are amazing.. they serve vegan dishes and all of them are made up with organic ingredients and which is why it's located beside the organic section of the Vic Market...
My friend and I were very happy with the food and coffee we had...
Would definitely go back again to try some more dishes...
If you go to Vic Market or nearby don't forget to try this place out...
The food was amazing. Lovely and home made. Lots of yummy vegan options and desserts!
Love this place in the heart of the Vic Market. The standard of excellence for coffee & croissants is met every time. Friendly & efficient service. The ambience can change with the weather but the seats are comfortable and the tables adequate. Always worth a visit when I'm in the area.
Stumbled upon this gem that serves clean (on all fronts) and delicious food that would support anyone on every form of diet. The staff here are very friendly and very professional. I'd recommend this to all who visits Queen Victoria Market!
Service and food fantastic! Well worth the extra few dollars! We had pulled 'pork' burger and curry accompanied by two almond milk lattes. All vegan and very filling. Light dinner tonight ;)
I was craving some nutritious vegetarian healthy food & these guys provided exactly what I needed. The food was amazing, the presentation was amazing and the service was fantastic and the coffee was a great standard too.
Will be back here for sure on my next stop in Melbourne.
So many food options. To go wraps, cakes, snacks, Indian currys, pancakes, and brekkie classics. I opted for the Rosti and I had absolutely no food envy.
Really Good food, you can find many alternatives gluten free. The personal is really lovely and the atmosphĂšre is magical , in the victoria market! :) i reccomend it
Great breakfast place , awesome vegan option and friendly staff. Cute indoor / outdoor seating, right in the middle of Vic market. I recommend :)
Our ham & cheese, cheese & tomato toasties were very tasty.
Amazing muffin and great menu for vegans!! Ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture. Only thing is that they have moved to next to the organically section so the map placement is a little off
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