WHETHER you’re vegan or simply trying to eat well, there are plenty of plant based eateries on the Coast serving up a delicious fare. Aquinas College student reporter Philippa Zaphir of Year 7 taste-tested 10 of her favourite local spots for all things vegan.

1. The Mandala Organic Arts Café

I had the child’s nachos which came with gluten-free chips, vegan cheese, vegan sour cream and black bean salsa.

media_camera Plant-based sushi from Mandala Organic Arts Cafe, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. Photo: Frazer Alexander.

2. Govindas

There are many different options of curries, dahl and raw desserts that are also gluten-free. I recommend this restaurant for takeaway food.

media_camera Vegetarian dishes at Govindas in Burleigh. Picture: John Gass

3. Tian Rahn

I had the child’s vegetarian calamari, which was super crunchy, crispy and tasted just like regular calamari.

media_camera Calamari and chips.

4. Feed the Earthlings

Feed the Earthlings serves vegan burgers, pizzas and takeaway. I ate a Hawaiian pizza and the ham even tasted like real ham!

media_camera Brittany Partridge with a burger with the lot and a cheese burger. Picture: Richard Gosling

5. Greenhouse Canteen & Bar

I had a vegan enchilada that was full of beans, vegan cheese and guacamole. This restaurant offers plant-based food that’s all really yummy.

media_camera Greenhouse Canteen Miami. Pic John Gass

6. All Time Coffee

I had an amazing doughnut that was light and fluffy and it tasted awesome.

media_camera Notella Doughnut from All Time Coffee

7. Easy House

The beef and black bean with rice was so good. I like this restaurant because the staff were fun and welcoming.

media_camera Easy House dish.

8. Cardamom Pod

I had an acai bowl that came with a really nice vegan granola, fresh fruit, and a vegan meringue on top. It was delicious, plus there are two convenient locations.

media_camera Cardamom Pod. Picture: John Gass

9. Blendlove

I recommend trying the sweet potato fries with aioli, which tastes like the real deal, and the range of raw vegan slices.

media_camera Berry-Licious Pancakes at Blendlove Cafe. Picture: Jerad Williams

10. Flour of Life Bakery

The croissants are so rich and flaky, and the pastry which was filled with vegan cream was super yummy.