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Vegan café with a large menu selection that includes sandwiches, bowls, toasts, smoothies, sweets, coffee and more. Relocated from Kent Ridge Rd. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
16 Reviews
First Review by serenat
xinru_t
Points +8490
Vegan and Ayurvedic, Yoga Classes - Edit
Relocated from Kent Ridge and rebranded as Ahimsa Sanctuary. This new outlet is much larger, with a 2000 sq ft space (5x previous space), offering yoga classes and wellness workshops. This is in addition to well-loved vegan and Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine)-inspired food, including smoothies, sandwiches, grain bowls, and more. Would highly recommend dishes such as Birria-Style Jackfruit Tacos, Eggplant Dipper, Tomato Dipper, Lion's Mane Mushroom Pops, etc! Drinks anre anlso infused with superfoods like moringa and ashwagandha. Everything is wholesome and delicious, easily among the best vegan food I've eaten! Many allium-free options and customisation available.
Read moreThe yoga classes are also focused on philosophy and breathwork, plus there is a reading nook too. So happy that the sweetest and kindest owner Ash has finally managed to create what she originally envisioned pre-COVID! All the team members share the same values too - "Ahimsa" means respect and non-violence to all living beings, including self and others. Truly a sanctuary offering a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, with a calming atmosphere and beautiful decor done up from scratch by the girls. LGBTQ friendly too, with a special soft opening during Pride Month alongside queer/ally-owned brands! Also supportive of various causes, such as having collab pop-ups and a monthly special smoothie with sales contributing to relief efforts in Gaza. A stone’s throw away from Maxwell MRT; also walking distance from Chinatown MRT.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-05
Guest
ghostgumtrees
Points +733
So happy Ahimsa is here! - Edit
This vegan cafe stands out among all others. The food is delicious, thoughtfully and mindfully prepared and the prices are transparent by being all inclusive.
Read moreAll the staff are calm and friendly which affects the energy and feel of the place. Everything we tried has been flavourfully balanced. We have tried the Deluxe and BLT bagels which were deliciously fresh and balanced in flavour. We also had the Burrito Bowl and the Magic Shrooms. Every element is tasty and thoughtfully included, texture, crunch, flavour, creamy- the balance in each dish shines. We loved the home made kombucha and the cool as a cucumber water they greeted us with. We hope Ahimsa stays here for good🌟
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-23
Pros: Care put into dishes, beautiful space , Deliciously thought out and presented options, Mindful, calm environment, transparent pricing
Guest
jack&ellen
Points +617
salty and sweets - Edit
We had breakfast there with smoothie bowls and a flat white.
Read moreAll good and tasty, nice place, kind staff!
Update: tried also salty for dinner.. bagel, wrap and sandwich.. good, we like them!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-16
Guest
Regenboog
Points +169
Regular go-to place during stay - Edit
Visited Ahimsa several times for breakfast, lunch or dinner either dine-in or takeaway. Great food & staff.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly & attentive staff
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DebbieBrotherton
Points +42
Tasty vegan food - Edit
Ahimsa sanctuary really lives out its values! No mock meats here, just tasty wholefoods cooked in dishes with imagination and use of spices and herbs to flavour. We had a burrito filled with kale, vegan pesto, sweet potato and tempeh with was very tasty. Has indoor and covered outdoor seating as well as takeaway options. Uses fans to keep diners cool - it's 31 degrees today and we are just right! Lovely staff and clean bright premises and toilet. We might just be back for breakfast...
Read morePros: Plant based wholefood, Great service, Pay by cash or card via the app
Guest
icecreamtherapy
Points +303
pricey, food is mid - Edit
i’ve never left a sad review before but i was disappointed after visiting the new ahimsa sanctuary :(
Read morefood wasn’t anything special or fantastic, but was quite pricey. also, most options on the menu seemed to be spicy, and it isn’t as if their options are extensive to begin with. i think i’d have to try more of their food to leave a fairer review, but after this experience i wouldn’t go back again 😅
still, this might be for you (since so many people seem to rave about it) even if it’s not for me!
Cons: expensive, limited non-spicy options
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craigmc
Points +34402
Good lunch - Edit
We stopped in for lunch and tried the open sourdough sandwich, a pizza-type bagel, and a breakfast wrap. The food was delicious, though the portions were a bit on the smaller side. It would have been nice to have the option to add extras for a bit more value.
Read moreThe atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it a great spot to visit. However, we encountered a couple of issues. The menu is only available online, which was inconvenient since there was no WiFi available. As tourists, this made things a bit challenging—especially since I had an ESIM, but my two companions did not. Additionally, the menu itself wasn’t very user-friendly, and the requirement to pay when ordering was a bit off-putting. If we could have settled the bill at the end, I likely would have ordered some cakes and coffee.
Despite these minor hiccups, it was a pleasant experience overall.
Pros: Staff, Healthy , 100%
Guest
eatsimply
Points +488
Great for a wholesome and hearty meal! - Edit
We love their use of spices and ingredients - simply light and delicious! Golden Mylk is love - one cup is simply not enough..
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-10
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DanSerikson
Points +16
Modest interior. The best vegan food - Edit
By far the best vegan food I’ve had in Singapore!
Read morePros: Taste , Speed, Hospitality
Cons: Modest interior
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SusanWong
Points +264
Sourdough and latte - Edit
Quick and friendly service! Nice presentation.
Read morePros: Food, Latte with oatmilk, Cozy cafe
Guest
vegankuntz
Points +1279
Ahimsa Cafe, Singapore - Edit
Their website said open til 9 pm. I arrived at 8 pm. Staff smiled and said, "We're closed", expecting I cheerfully stroll off elsewhere. I explained my co-diner and I had travelled 1 hr on public transport specifically to eat at this venue. My co-diner asked about the 9 pm closing time listed on their website, and was advised that is their planned opening schedule from next month. Staff were utterly oblivious to the idea that it's an issue that their published misinfo wastes people's time and money.
Read moreHappycow won't let me rate this place lower than 2.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-24
Cons: Management should be customer considerate
Guest
AndySG
Points +465
Conveniently located, healthy options - Edit
Staff is friendly. The food taste healthy and not too salty. If you don't consume alliums, just inform the staff and they would be able to assist and share non-allium options on the menu.
Read moreCan make your own bowl and pick from available items.
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System
Points +31
Yummy and Delicious - Edit
Love their Buritto and trufully cheese toast
Read moreRice dishes are ok
Remember to bring your own lunch box to takeaway for some discount
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-06
Pros: Food taste good, Not too oily or salty, healthy
Cons: A bit pricy
Guest
veggiexplorer
Points +4975
Delicious food! - Edit
[SG, Vegan, Alliums Free options] First time trying the small cozy @ahimsa.cafe with @greens_hopper. Went on Weekday lunch time- cafe was packed.
Read moreAll foodie ordered were delicious & I was so impressed by the Deluxe Bagel. The tempeh bacon and scrambled tofu were such a good savoury pairing to the bagel. @greens_hopper also noted the rarely alliums-free pesto sauce (cool huh 🤩). I would recommend you all to try their bagel! I would so order this again when visiting.
Menu has clear indication on what contain alliums and what not. You can ask the staff too- they are friendly and helpful.
Pros: Delicious , Friendly staff, Extensive menu
Cons: Limited seatings
Guest
coffey22
Points +20
100% vegan food! kind staff, great vibes - Edit
as an exchange student at NUS, i’ve sometimes struggled to find good vegan food in/around campus and so i was very excited when i discovered that ahimsa cafe was so close and fully vegan! it’s a great study spot with fun coffee&non-coffee drinks and the staff has always been very kind and helpful. also there’s a student discount!
Read morePros: tons of vegan food and drink options , good vibes
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serenat
Points +155
Good vibes and food - Edit
Amazing service, food and coffee! Been there twice now, once for take out and once dining in and both experiences were great. Some items do run out early but they allow customisation which is great. I’ve tried a customised “comfort delgrow” (with pesto sauce instead of the default cheese sauce bc they were out) and a craft your own bowl “we ain’t shellfish”. Both were amazing and I absolutely loved the vegan garlic shrimps! Convenient location right next to the mrt as well. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan and amazing, Coffee!!
Cons: A teensy bit on the pricier side, Few seats to dine in
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