Metta Sol Specialty Coffee
Plant-based focused cafe with a Vietnamese-inspired vegan menu, where the owner publicly states, "We are 100% plant-based (vegan)," and most dishes, including all pastries and Clara's cakes, are vegan, though a couple of items still have vegetarian rather than vegan defaults.
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Plant-based focused cafe with a Vietnamese-inspired vegan menu, where the owner publicly states, "We are 100% plant-based (vegan)," and most dishes, including all pastries and Clara's cakes, are vegan, though a couple of items still have vegetarian rather than vegan defaults. Multiple HappyCow vegan reviewers (4/4) consistently report clearly labelled options and that pastries are all vegan.
[1] Aggregator Metta Sol Specialty Coffee - Goodwood South Australia Coffee & Tea - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow listing (4 reviews, all vegan-friendly) describing vegan pancakes, vegan toasties, vegan kombucha, vegan pastries from Clara's; one reviewer notes 'Clearly labeled vegan options' but listing tag still reads 'Serves meat, vegan options available'.fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog Specialty Coffee Espresso Bar | Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, mettasolspecialtycoffee.square.site
The venue's Square site front page describes a chilled space showcasing speciality coffee, flavourful food, and plant-based pastries and sweets. A marked-menu page was not captured.fetched May 11, 2026[3] Aggregator Metta Sol Specialty Coffee - Goodwood | Review "Lots of vegan options" by tofucourtney - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow shows a single-review page from March 2026, posted by a vegan user named tofucourtney. The page contains the direct quote: 'Lots of vegan options on the menu, and they stock Clara's cakes pastries which are also vegan.' The venue context is a duplicate.fetched May 12, 2026[4] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide, Australia - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog venue page describes Metta Sol as '100% plant-based... inspired by Vietnamese family roots' with featured pho and banh mi; 4.6 Google rating across 355 reviews; staff praised as warm.fetched May 12, 2026[5] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews, restaurantguru.com
According to the Restaurant Guru profile and owner response, the restaurant is 100% plant-based (vegan), 8 of 10 dishes are fully plant-based, 1 has a plant-based option, 1 has a vegetarian option, and all pastries and croissants are vegan.fetched May 12, 2026[6] Verified blog The 48 best vegan restaurants in Adelaide, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog 'best vegan restaurants in Adelaide' list ranks Metta Sol at #5 with description as a plant-based Vietnamese-inspired eatery; Google 4.6 (355) and reviewer 'amazing vegan/plant based options'.fetched May 12, 2026Owner-led plant-based ethos means the entire menu is at minimum vegetarian, with all pastries vegan and the remaining few non-vegan items offered with vegetarian options. The cafe is featured at #5 in Wanderlog's '48 best vegan restaurants in Adelaide' list.
[1] Verified blog Specialty Coffee Espresso Bar | Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, mettasolspecialtycoffee.square.site
The venue's Square site front page describes a chilled space showcasing speciality coffee, flavourful food, and plant-based pastries and sweets. A marked-menu page was not captured.fetched May 11, 2026[2] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide, Australia - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog venue page describes Metta Sol as '100% plant-based... inspired by Vietnamese family roots' with featured pho and banh mi; 4.6 Google rating across 355 reviews; staff praised as warm.fetched May 12, 2026[3] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews, restaurantguru.com
According to the Restaurant Guru profile and owner response, the restaurant is 100% plant-based (vegan), 8 of 10 dishes are fully plant-based, 1 has a plant-based option, 1 has a vegetarian option, and all pastries and croissants are vegan.fetched May 12, 2026[4] Verified blog The 48 best vegan restaurants in Adelaide, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog 'best vegan restaurants in Adelaide' list ranks Metta Sol at #5 with description as a plant-based Vietnamese-inspired eatery; Google 4.6 (355) and reviewer 'amazing vegan/plant based options'.fetched May 12, 2026The menu is plant-based, so nearly all dishes, pastries, and plant-milk coffee options are dairy-free. An owner-led commitment to plant-based food makes dairy-free dining straightforward. One HappyCow reviewer noted they wished an iced coffee was paired with dairy-free ice cream, suggesting a small inventory gap but no dairy cross-contamination concerns.
[1] Aggregator Metta Sol Specialty Coffee - Goodwood South Australia Coffee & Tea - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow listing (4 reviews, all vegan-friendly) describing vegan pancakes, vegan toasties, vegan kombucha, vegan pastries from Clara's; one reviewer notes 'Clearly labeled vegan options' but listing tag still reads 'Serves meat, vegan options available'.fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide, Australia - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog venue page describes Metta Sol as '100% plant-based... inspired by Vietnamese family roots' with featured pho and banh mi; 4.6 Google rating across 355 reviews; staff praised as warm.fetched May 12, 2026[3] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews, restaurantguru.com
According to the Restaurant Guru profile and owner response, the restaurant is 100% plant-based (vegan), 8 of 10 dishes are fully plant-based, 1 has a plant-based option, 1 has a vegetarian option, and all pastries and croissants are vegan.fetched May 12, 2026This plant-based menu structurally avoids eggs across all pastries and most dishes, though one or two items retain a vegetarian option containing eggs or dairy, so confirmation at order time is advised.
[1] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide, Australia - Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go – Wanderlog, wanderlog.com
Wanderlog venue page describes Metta Sol as '100% plant-based... inspired by Vietnamese family roots' with featured pho and banh mi; 4.6 Google rating across 355 reviews; staff praised as warm.fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee, Adelaide - Restaurant menu, prices and reviews, restaurantguru.com
According to the Restaurant Guru profile and owner response, the restaurant is 100% plant-based (vegan), 8 of 10 dishes are fully plant-based, 1 has a plant-based option, 1 has a vegetarian option, and all pastries and croissants are vegan.fetched May 12, 2026Atly lists Metta Sol as "Accommodating" for gluten-free. The listing highlights many gluten-free options including a praised gluten-free bagel and sweet treats, and notes that staff are trained. However, Atly explicitly flags some risk of cross-contamination because of shared preparation areas, and a HappyCow vegan reviewer also mentions lots of options for vegan, gluten free, and other diets. No dedicated GF fryer or kitchen evidence exists.
[1] Aggregator Metta Sol Specialty Coffee - Goodwood South Australia Coffee & Tea - HappyCow, HappyCow
HappyCow listing (4 reviews, all vegan-friendly) describing vegan pancakes, vegan toasties, vegan kombucha, vegan pastries from Clara's; one reviewer notes 'Clearly labeled vegan options' but listing tag still reads 'Serves meat, vegan options available'.fetched May 12, 2026[2] Verified blog Metta Sol Specialty Coffee - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Goodwood, atly.com
Metta Sol is categorised as 'Accommodating' on the Atly gluten-free venue page, a label that indicates some cross-contamination risk alongside trained staff. Community quotes include "I love how many gluten-free choices they have" and "The gluten-free bagel was amazing."fetched May 12, 2026Always confirm with venue staff before ordering. Tiers and accreditations are guides, not guarantees.
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