Pura Vida veggie and vegan

Pura Vida operates as a vegetarian restaurant by concept and name, described as a 'veggie and vegan' venue. Marketed as 'A vegetarian restaurant, cafe and juice bar,' the menu is entirely vegetarian and includes extensive vegan options. Because the venue is vegetarian-first, it is verifiably safe for vegetarians.

Pura Vida is a vegetarian restaurant. According to HappyCow reviews, everything there can be made vegan. The menu is extensive and includes many clearly vegan options such as burgers, tacos, burritos, bowls, and desserts. However, the venue is not fully vegan. It serves dairy and eggs. One reviewer noted that because the restaurant sells animal derivatives, there is always the possibility that a dish is not suitable and confusion may arise. This indicates a shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk for strict vegans.

Pura Vida is a vegetarian restaurant with vegan options, not a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. The venue is listed as having gluten-free options, and a reviewer mentions a gluten-free rice flour cake, but no dedicated fryer, separate prep area, or staff training for coeliac safety is noted. Dairy and eggs are also served in the kitchen, which creates a cross-contamination risk. No accreditation from Coeliac Australia or any recognised coeliac body was found.