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Fina's Fitzroy

Restaurant Cafe Vegetarian restaurant Vegan restaurant Vietnamese restaurant Vegetarian cafe and deli

Vegetarian & vegan soups, stir-fries & other Vietnamese items served in down-to-earth surrounds. People often mention vegan, service, delicious, staff, great, Vietnamese, recommend, tasty, Great, chicken,


Address

339 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Website

www.finascafe.com.au

Contact

+61 3 9415 6765

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (414 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: vegan (30) service (16) delicious (15) staff (15) great (14) Vietnamese (13) recommend (11) tasty (11) Great (11) chicken (10)
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  • 5/5 Amelia E. 1 year ago on Google
    Best food I’ve had in a longtime and the best Vietnamese I’ve had since visiting Vietnam in. Would make recommendations but everything is unreal and incredibly delicious. Fresh flavours, quality servings and great pricing. Server is super friendly and accommodating. Venue feels relaxed and laid back. Perfect for an easy quiet meal. (My partner and I have been vegan for combined over 10 years and this is definitely our new favourite)✌️♥️ Edit: forgot to mention how quick they are! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quick feed without compromising flavour and quality :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachael M. 3 years ago on Google • 179 reviews
    Such an amazing little gem in Melbourne. Visited here for lunch today with my partner and we were very pleased with the service and the food. The wait staff are super kind and the food came pretty quickly. We ordered an entree of salt and pepper tofu, the beef stew (pictured), and stir fried veggie noodles. Everything was absolutely delicious and the servings were generous. I really recommend making the trip to come here, they also have a wide range of sweet treats for dessert. Will definitely be visiting again! **Edited to add another photo of a recent meal I had there (pho), still an incredible place everyone must try!!!

  • 2/5 Stellyn L. 2 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    The food taste was inconsistent sometimes quite bland, except for the salty and crispy pepper tofu. During my few visits here, I didn't feel welcome with the customer service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacy 2 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    I came here with a vegetarian friend who loves this place. I have not had much experience with vegan Vietnamese food, but I thought I'd give it a try. Wow, my expectations were blown out of the water. I didn't realise soy-based imitation foods could taste so good. I had the Special Dried Noodles here, and I'll definitely have to come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 vamsy k. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    While searching for Vegan restaurants in and around CBD, we came across Fina's Vegan restaurant in Fitzroy. It's a cute little space with a nice and pleasant ambience. Having never tried an all vegan menu, we decided to order a variety of dishes to try. We were pleasantly surprised. - The Calamari rings were very crispy and delicious. - The new starter in the menu, 'vermicelli skin spring rolls' were very fresh and delicious paired with fresh lettuce. - We also tried Fina's special hotpot. It was served with a tasty hot broth with tofu and veggies, along with vermicelli. As we were happy with our lunch, we ordered the food for the dinner too :-). Food in dinner was ok as it arrived a bit cold. I believe, had the dishes been hot, they would have tasted way better. The portion sizes could be improved. The overall experience was very good, with tasty food, pleasant ambience and courteous staff. Highly recommended !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Percy N. 3 years ago on Google
    If you like over priced Vincent Vegetarian branded mock meat deep fried without any flavour (apart from chilli) this place is for you. Ignore any of their apparent flavourings mentioned on the menu as it all tastes like over cooked rock hard mock meat or tofu saturated in chilli. Can't even get a basic tofu and rice noodle stirfy to be edible. Never again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory D. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty Vegan Vietnamese food, served by genuinely staff. Family run business who are attentive to customers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a safe bet; loads of fantastic options, very tasty (my god, that spicy noodle soup) well priced, all things spice and everyone is nice. My carnivore dad was unable to finish his food only because he couldn't get his jaw off the floor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric F. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my fav cheap eats on Brunswick St. Delicious fresh vegan food that hits the spot. My go to dishnis the claypot chicken & capsicum with extra chilli 🌶️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harry T. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing atmosphere, great staff, delicious vegan food. What more is there to like?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabrina L. 3 years ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Very friendly staff. The pho was nice esp with the mock meat, but the crab noodle soup didn’t have much toppings so didn’t feel very full. Overall reasonable price, loved the whole atmosphere, and good food. :)

  • 5/5 James D. 2 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Great tasting food, very great service, pretty reasonable on the prices.. will return for the pancake

  • 5/5 Daniel T. 5 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Fina's 2 is my favorite restaurant in Melbourne. Their food is made with love and is so good I always forget the 'meat' is not real meat! I always have to twist my own arm to try something new and not just order thr signature spicy soup as it's so good! Additionally, staff could not do more to make you comfortable, they really are lovely humans.

  • 5/5 Swan B. 4 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Lovely precious vegan restaurant in Melbourne!!! Every single food is amazing. Even dessert and beverage, I can't help myself to stop thinking about their long black coffee and cake. Friendly staff and reasonable price, comfort seat and clean bathroom with soap. What can I say? I love this place.

  • 5/5 Karina F. 1 year ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I don't have vegan/vegetarian food very often but I've been trying to expand my horizons! Fina's was absolutely DELICIOUS, I left the restaurant so full and happy! We came here for dinner on a saturday night and got the tempura veggies, the beef stew and the chicken and capsicum clay pot. The food came out really quickly but the place also wasn't too crowded that night! The vegan meats were mouthwateringly tasty and the tempura veggies so crispy and well-seasoned. Can't think of anything they could have done better and I can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 John 4 years ago on Google
    Terrific vegan food! We loved it, and will be going back for sure?

  • 5/5 emma p. 4 years ago on Google
    AMAZING pho! The meat taste so real and satisfying. We really enjoyed this restaurant and their enthusiasm to make Vietnamese food vegan. Thanks so much!

  • 5/5 Anyes M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegan food. Hot pot was excellent. Exceent service and great value for.miney. highly recommend

  • 5/5 Georgia P. 4 years ago on Google
    Oh takes me back to my travels in Vietnam... the only place I've found that really closely resembles the vegan Vietnamese I had over there! Love the bowls!

  • 5/5 Tiffany N. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (:

  • 5/5 Kenny N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great vegetarian food and excellent service!

  • 4/5 Alena V. 2 years ago on Google
    The vegetarian food is good. The customer service is excellent. If u are vegetarian, i would recommend this place.

  • 5/5 peter c. 4 years ago on Google
    A wonderful varied menu enough for any true Vegan to delight in. Impeccable service from a small but helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Ilia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Laksa was tasty, large, and reasonably priced 😊 Nice vibe too 🎉

  • 5/5 Spencer B. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place, the menu is all vegan and so delicious. The Spring rolls, dry noodles, papaya salad and Bahn Mi are amazing. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Tam Hoang Minh N. 3 years ago on Google
    Definitely a gem! We had dinner here twice; both time we were super satisfied and happy with the amazing dishes, the smoothies and the friendly host. Thank you for such a great experience. Update: We keep coming back for the third, fourth and fifth time now. Extremely happy every single time.

  • 5/5 Jamie P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vegan food, great prices and super friendly staff! I loved coming here for a later night dinner with my partner and felt compelled to recommend it to the wider google community! Thank you Fina's for your welcoming vibes and delicious food!

  • 5/5 Sanjiv R. 2 years ago on Google
    This place serves delicious, plant-based food in a clean, decor-filled space. The portions are huge and will fill you for hours! Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Aimee The Animal C. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the Durian smoothie! Don't let the strange smell (like gas) of this drink out you off ordering it. I can't really complain about the high price for the healthy smoothies made there (~$10) because it seems to be usual across similar restaurants. I wish they had more gluten free food and it was a but cheaper but I love this place

  • 5/5 John Y. 2 years ago on Google
    It's one of my go-to veggie places in Melbourne, healthy food with reasonable price and nice staff members there. Highly recommended if you are after veggie/vegan food.

  • 5/5 Tim M. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, big menu, really nice people and very reasonably priced. I recommend their banh min

  • 5/5 Jakub B. 2 years ago on Google
    Now called Vietnamese vegetarian 2 restaurant it is amazing! Spicy pho was soooo tasty. Also had two celiacs in our party and the owner was amazingly accommodating.

  • 4/5 Natalija P. 2 years ago on Google
    The experience is always superb. Food is delicious and seems to have less fat than some other vegan Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne. I feel like this is healthier Vietnamese. Smoothies are awesome too, especially avocado and custard apple! This is definitely my to-go place!

  • 5/5 Craig A. 2 years ago on Google
    Another great plant based restaurant, the food is excellent. Definitely recommend Fina's. We took away deserts and they were also really tasty. The guy serving was friendly and welcoming. Simple, done well, in my humble opinion.

  • 5/5 Thomas P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good taste and original too ! The Pho soup is surprisingly authentic The photo speaks itself…

  • 4/5 Ann C. 1 year ago on Google
    I've gotten take away from here a couple of times. It has been delicious but the consistency in flavour and taste varies depending on the day. For example, the Fina's sour soup changes in flavour (sometimes more sour and needs sugar, different random vegetables and/or not incorporating the traditional elephant ear veggie into the soup) and the servings are a tad small (the chicken & capsicum claypot, as an example). I really like the food and will keep coming but it would be great if the consistency could be quality controlled.

  • 5/5 Mark F. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven't got a photo of their food because I always start straight into it. The food here is delicious, generous and regenerative. I was thrown at first by the faux meat descriptions and appearances but it is all amazing vegan delights here with rich broths and superb flavours.

  • 5/5 jefah 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegan food. Great for a snack or if you out for dinner. One of the few places to serve durian shakes. Fina's is part of Melbourn's vegan mile.

  • 2/5 Ben P. 4 years ago on Google
    Vegan place with every dish including a fake meat of some description. Fake meat tastes awful. Need I say more.

  • 5/5 mandy m. 5 years ago on Google
    Love everything about this place great service, delicious food, clean and comfortable.

  • 2/5 Kerryn E. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered take away from here, everything was packed up nicely and looked great when served onto my plate until I actually tasted the Laksa. It was completely bland, no spice at all. I couldn't even taste any coconut. The stir fried noodles weren't any more appealing. Lacking any real flavour and were overall very average. The only saving grace was the calamari.

  • 5/5 Jess 5 years ago on Google
    Vegan AND Vietnamese, what more could you want! The flavours all mix well together in harmony along with the texture. Though their menu states "beef" or "duck", they have a small disclaimer on the bottom stating that they are vegan alternatives.

  • 5/5 Prudence H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious, filling, nutritious food... nice atmosphere... looking forward to returning!

  • 5/5 Toby H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very quick and extremely delicious. Also cheap. The food was excellent and very like it’s meaty originals. Got the chicken and tofu hot pot and crispy pork vermicelli. Sublime.

  • 5/5 Tim C. 4 years ago on Google
    Have been here several times with a vegan friend and it always delivers great food and service. Most recent visit was yesterday. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Glenn H. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed a shared mushroom hot pot.

  • 5/5 VegSoc of A. 3 years ago on Google
    Safe and tasty vegan delivery service.. Much appreciated at this time. Restaurant is our "go to "

  • 5/5 Damian U. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food tonight

  • 5/5 Spam S. 3 years ago on Google
    We dined in, the food was delicious, covid-19 precautions were observed by the staff, total came to 170$ for 5 people and we had about 1 meal's worth of food left over. 9/10 Would recommend.

  • 5/5 Sandra H. 3 years ago on Google
    It's literally my favourite restaurant in Melbourne. Everything is fresh and tasty. Their food is not just good for vegan food but they are just bloody damn good! I recommend it to anyone whenever I can. Not to mention Tina and Kelvin are always so kind and friendly.

  • 5/5 JERMAINE M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome vegan food

  • 5/5 Julieta D. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious ?

  • 5/5 Michaël B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious and good service!!!

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 4 years ago on Google
    We had the spicy soup which was amazing! Great spot for vegan food 🌱 We went on a Wednesday lunch and wasn’t too busy. Friendly service and it was quick for the food to come out!

  • 5/5 Eve S. 4 years ago on Google
    Just the best place ever. It’s one of my fav places to eat and it worth the detour every time. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, this place is a gem, where else are you going to get veggie Vietnamese food? The food is so fresh and flavourful, I’ve tried multiple dishes and they are all amazing. And to make it even better, that family is really sweet.

  • 5/5 Mitchell M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food, great people.

  • 5/5 Perren S. 4 years ago on Google
    The vegan chicken is unbelievable, but so is also the memories of my friend throwing up from durian fruit, that memory is a solid -5/7 while Fina's is a 10/10. Both friend and Pho

  • 5/5 Terry B. 4 years ago on Google
    Im not even a vegan ans enjoyed the cheap eats

  • 5/5 Josh B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pho

  • 5/5 Mat D. 4 years ago on Google
    High quality food prepared simply with fresh ingredients, friendly service, and all at a decent price.

  • 5/5 William V. 4 years ago on Google
    Always friendly staff, great environment and amazing food fit to suit all dietary requirements. A must visit place!

  • 5/5 Joanna H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious, filling, wholesome food!

  • 5/5 Laura K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, very quick service, LOVELY staff

  • 5/5 Mienal H. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegan Vietnamese food with so many options! And super tasty!!

  • 5/5 Bassam C. 4 years ago on Google
    Another lovely place. excellent food, service and prices. I went on their first day of business and have been a regular since.

  • 5/5 Natarsha K. 4 years ago on Google
    So delicious and fresh!

  • 5/5 Martin N. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome Vietnamese food. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend it to all!

  • 5/5 Steve B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice and tasty Vietnamese vegan

  • 5/5 catherine t. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff and atmosphere, food is so freaking wonderful!!!

  • 1/5 Cameron G. 2 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I felt this was warranted given that this is the second time that this has occurred in the last week. My partner and I found fina's and were delighted to find a place that sold faux chicken in a meal that was of decent size and had a decent taste. We would order 2 servings of crispy chicken with rice and salad each.We had ordered delivery from them quite a few times and were rather happy with what we received. But since lockdown restrictions have begun to ease suddenly the quality and ability to fulfill what is included in a dish has dramatically declined. We normally order the crispy chicken with rice and salad and on the last few occasions have received this without the normally 3 pieces of chicken each and instead with some nasty nuggets that are different in both texture, size and flavour (for the bad). One was even cut in half and shared between the two of us (so instead 2.5 smaller nuggets each) The second time we ordered this, instead of receiving crispy chicken with rice and salad, we received 3 nuggets, no rice a few small leaves of lettuce. We received this both times paying full price of what we normally pay. We thought the first time might have been an off day for the restaurant low on ingredients (still not ok but we let it slide) but the second time just made us feel like we were being taken for a ride. I feel that we bought from finas during the lockdown and the moment that restriction start to ease, they interest in takeaway customers has dwindled. I certainly won't be buying there again. Its unfortunate that this place is unable to fulfil orders to its fullest maintain their quality and still takes your money like normal.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
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  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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