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Tea Hut at Sadhana Forest
2, Sadhana Forest Rd ~ : +91-8525038274
Inexpensive -- Take-out -- Additional Info: A beautiful space in nature, where local people and visitors alike, come for organic vegan tea made with coconut milk & Indian spices, as well as vegan laddus (Indian sweets). There is no charge, the tea and the laddus are a gift from Sadhana Forest, which is located just 240 meters (0.2 miles) up the road and is open to visitors - see separate listing in the restaurant category. Also hosts a vegan potluck on Saturday evenings from 6-10pm where all are welcome to try vegan foods and enjoy music, games, and dancing. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Fri 4:00pm-5:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Energy Home
35-A, Chetty St, Mission St Cutting, Heritage Town ~ : +91-9442605112
Moderate -- Vegan, Indian, Raw, Juice bar -- Additional Info: Health food restaurant. Serves natural foods without cooking or boiling. Books in the library for reading. Mon-Sat 7:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sadhana Forest Seva Kitchen
1, Sadhana Forest Rd ~ : +91-8525038274
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Indian, International, Organic, Take-out -- Additional Info: Volunteer-run, vegan, wholefood restaurant that shares meals as a gift, free of charge, to all who wish to eat here. Set in a hut built from local natural materials, the meals are prepared in an off-grid solar-powered kitchen by volunteers from around the world, bringing people together to connect over plant-based food. No reservations are needed. For dietary restrictions, contact at least 3 hours before the meal by phone or WhatsApp. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Fri 8:00am-9:30am, Mon-Sun 12:00pm-1:30pm, Mon-Wed 5:30pm-7:00pm, Fri 7:00pm-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-10:00am, 5:30pm-7:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Solitude Farm of Auroville
near the visitor's centre ~ : +91-9843319260
Moderate -- Vegan, Indian, Organic, Juice bar, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegan permaculture farm that serves organic vegan salads, juices, and thalis with ingredients fresh from the farm. Also hosts tours and trainings at the farm. Outdoor seating. Mon-Thu 9:00am-3:30pm, Fri-Sat 9:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Taste of Yoga
2R84+9C Irumbai, Tamil Nadu (at Inside Verite Integral Learning Centre) ~ : +91-9363624083
Inexpensive -- Vegan, Organic, Raw, Salad bar, Juice bar, Fusion, Gluten-free, Breakfast -- Additional Info: A simple, quiet space to read, reflect and nourish oneself. Serves healthful vegan snacks, treats & drinks (free from caffeine and added sugars). Selected reading materials relating to integral yoga, health, and conscious evolution are available to uplift and nourish the mind. Fresh juices, tea, no bake cakes, canapes, soups, salads and breakfast options. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sat 9:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Bread & Chocolate
Auroville Main Rd ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Organic, Western, Take-out -- Additional Info: Busy vegetarian cafe serving meals and snacks, coffee, chocolate, and pastries. Most of the homemade chocolates are vegan. They also offer smoothies, porridge, sandwiches and bowls that are vegan or can be made vegan. Outdoor seating. Tue-Sun 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Goyo - கோயோ
2R28+64, Luminosity Community ~ : +91-9489693809
Moderate -- Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Korean -- Additional Info: Vegetarian restaurant and buffet serving Korean-style cuisine. Guests dine in complete silence. Example vegan dishes include bibimbap, kimbap, japchae, kimchi and more. Reservations through Whatsapp required. Mostly vegan but sometimes had dishes containing eggs and/or honey which are labelled. Always offers an alternative vegan option made with tofu. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Cash only. Tue 12:30pm-2:00pm, Sat 12:30pm-2:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Hope Cafe
Auroville Rd ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, International, Italian, Honey -- Additional Info: Vegetarian restaurant offering a few labelled vegan items such as soups, salads, snacks, pastas, pizza and bowls. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Neem Tree
Crown Rd ~ : +91-9487763394
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Serving typical foods, snacks and drinks from south and north India such as dosas, parathas, appam, samosas, cool fruit drinks and desserts. Many vegan options available. Situated at the border of Mahalakshmi Park, close to the Auroville Library, not far from the Solar Kitchen. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Punjabi Dhaba
113/4 Kuilayapalayam - Auroville main road, Pondicherry ~ : +91-8610898095
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out -- Additional Info: A 20-seat vegetarian North Indian restaurant with many vegan options and others that could possibly be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Fri 9:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Raj's KofiBar
Auroville Rd (at Auroville main entrance near visitor's centre) ~ : +91-9787431370
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Indian, Organic, Raw, Western, Fast food, Juice bar, European, Fusion, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Reported to be a vegetarian restaurant. Offers made-in-house fresh vegan options, ragi dosas, smoothies, vegan ice cream (and cold coffee which is their most popular item). Has a wide range of sandwiches, burgers served with vegan cashew cheese, hummus. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Sudha's Kitchen
Sve Dame, 2R76+MMP, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu ~ : +91-4133509884
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Delivery, Take-out, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Culinary, Mediterranean cuisine, hummus plate, falafel plate, some of which are vegan and/or could be made vegan. Has a vegan omelette. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Tree Top Kafe
Keeth House, 118, Edayanchavadi Rd, near Auroville, Phase III ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, European, Fusion -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Café offering vegan and veganizable dishes like sourdough mushroom hummus toast (bread with mushrooms & hummus), fruit salad (mixed fresh fruits), and vegan cold coffee (coffee with plant-based milk). Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Bleu Bohème Cafè
Auroville Rd ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Italian, Take-out, Mexican, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe est. 2025. Offers several vegan items on the menu and additional dishes that can be made vegan upon request. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 8:00am-10:30pm -- Rating: 2.5 Happycow(s)

Coffee Ideas
Auroville Main Rd ~ : +91-8148660246
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Indian, International, Take-out, Bakery, European, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop that offers multiple styles of coffee drinks as well as serving fermented drinks, smoothies and juices, breakfast fare, lunch sandwiches, ice cream, breads and baked goods. Vegan selection includes sandwich with vegan cheese & egg, plant milk for drinks, dairy-free ice cream flavors, croissants, cupcakes, cookies, and more. The owners also operate the Dreamer’s Cafe at the Visitors Centre. Formerly known as Marc's Cafe Store. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Tue 8:00am-8:00pm, Thu-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Conscious Cafe
Auroville Rd, Kuilapalayam, Bommayapalayam ~ : +91-8851023967
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, European, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Restaurant offering a variety of Asian dishes, including many vegan options, such as laksa, khao soi, cacao peanut butter smoothie bowl, mezze platter, and more. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon 9:30am-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 9:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Dreamer's Cafe
Auroville Rd ~ : +91-4132623143
Expensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Indian, International, Fast food, Take-out, Fusion, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Eatery with mostly vegetarian and vegan items. Includes a range of drinks with vegan milk available and a vegan sadhu on the food menu as well as vegan cakes. Ask about other dishes. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Sakura Sushi
Auroville Main Rd ~ : +91-9488047368
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Delivery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan sushi choices include maki sushi, nigiri sushi, and bowls. Find also soups and salads, and raw crackers. Will be adding more raw options during 2019. Free Wi-Fi. Tue-Sun 6:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Taste of Yoga
Kottakarai ~ : +91-9363624083
Moderate -- Raw, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Guesthouse for yogis and book lovers. Offers a fully vegan menu with raw options. Reservations required. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Auroville Bakery
Auroville Main Rd, Douceur ~ : +91-4132622159
Inexpensive -- Bakery -- Additional Info: Offers vegan chocolate banana bread, vegan granola and vegan double chocolate cookies. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 7:00am-5:30pm, Sun 7:00am-1:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Badrinath House
Auroville Rd, Edyamchavadi Village ~ : +91-7200070055
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Home stay located near Auroville visitor center. Serves guests vegetarian food. Holds yoga class on donation bases. -- Rating: Not rated yet

Gelato Factory
Main Auroville Rd (at Near Auroville Bakery) ~ : +91-4132623918
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Offers many vegan gelato options, waffle cones are also vegan. Outdoor seating. Mon-Tue 10:00am-10:00pm, Wed 10:00am-6:00pm, Thu-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

The Sprout
Verite Radial ~ : +91-4132970728
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Mediterranean, Bakery, Middle Eastern, Gluten-free, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian cafe offers one vegan cookie (all other flavors contain butter & eggs). Has vegan milk drinks, cake, bread, smoothies and salads (may not be clearly labeled). Mon-Sat 7:00am-4:30pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Wellwin Organic Super Store
Auroville Road, Barathinagar, Tamilnadu ~ : +91-4132622882
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: A chain of organic grocery stores. Sells a large variety of products. Call to confirm hours before you go. -- Rating: Not rated yet