Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant

Used to be my go-to however in the past year they have almost no vegan options- in a meal that had the option to be made vegan I was served meat with my meal that I was told vegan and told afterwards in was in fact meat. They have a few dishes that have the option to turn vegan but not many. Cabinet doesn’t have vegan options anymore either. Disappointed Updated from previous review on 2017-08-01

Great vegan options, friendly staff and cool atmosphere. Had the mushroom Benedict, was delicious.

Had a few vegan options but the ones we tried (big vegan breakfast and scrambled tofu on toast) were really bland. Excellent coffee.

Menu is fairly standard with some good vegan options. Nothing spectacular but entirely fine. Good for groups, including a great outdoor space that is also dog friendly. Good craft beers and some nice vegan cakes.

Southern Cross is a ethical and sustainable restaurant. This should be highest on the vege option on this list! They have a food cabinet with new food every day and always has about 5 vegan options in it ranging from vegan chickpea Mediterranean salad, to vegan Lamingtons, to vegan cheesecake and vegan slices. There's always something new! Just yesterday I got a $4 vegan chocolate banana muffin. About 80% of the options on the menu are either vegan or can veganized. With cashew cheese sauce used on their Mac and cheese and other dishes, and Tofu offered as an extra option alongside a non vegan option. Just noticed yesterday their winter Brunch menu has changed to dairy free yoghurt and coconut Milk in their Oatmeal and Granola options! You can get dairy free milkshakes for an extra $2. All their coco and bananas used are fair-trade! I live and breathe their Vegan Buddha Bowl! There's so many vegan options to choose from, just google their online menu! I'll be sure to post photos the more I go. Also the outdoor area is so lovely! Best atmosphere and feels like such a hidden gem.