Vegan-friendly
Breakfast
Filipino, Cebuano
A vegetarian Sattvic restaurant in Cebu that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Makes tofu and soy milk in addition to lemongrass and specialty vegan dishes. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-7:00pm.
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Tormis St., Sambag I (at Urgello near Southwestern University), Cebu, Philippines, 6000
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 23 Jan 2024 by AnthonyPolicano
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24 Reviews
First Review by GuamVegan
WarrenShickell
Points +43
Full of flavour!! - Edit
What a lovely woman, definitely an out of the way venue, but very worth it. The food was so full of different flavours, and I left feeling very full.
Read morePros: Portion size , Flavour, Staff
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microfauna
Points +1886
One of Cebu’s Best - Edit
This little cafe in Cebu’s University district packs authenticity, options, flavor, and value into the dining experience. The ambience is a bit claustrophobic, hot, and cafeteria-like, but it was a pleasure to have delicious vegan options to choose from.
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JunkyardOtter
Points +490
Possibly the best vegan option in Cebu - Edit
Quite a small restaurant, easily missed in an alley, but it packs a big punch. In a city with few vegan options, Healthy U really stands out.
Read moreThey prepare several dishes which are served in a sort of buffet style: you order one of several combos, which each give you rice with your pick of some mock meats, vegetables, and sides. All that I tried was tasty and came in big, filling portions. Price is excellent as well.
Great for breakfast or lunch especially. I'd advise going early, as options get sparse and kinda cold later in the day. Opening and closing hours seem a little unreliable. Several signs and labels indicate that it is entirely vegan, and they said as much when I asked, though some previous reviews suggest there may be some eggs used (not sure).
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-15
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dani.miller123
Points +230
Best food in Cebu! - Edit
We found this place luckily as we were on the way to the airport. It was so so cheap and was amazing food and was pretty much all vegan. Definitely recommend 100/10.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, So cheap , Amazing food
Cons: Nothing
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SeanySean
Points +20
Favourite vegan restaurant in Cebu… a gem of a place. - Edit
Super friendly, wonderful food..the owner Amitabha Babanam is a delightful man, and a font of knowledge when it comes to what we eat and one’s health.. if only all restaurants where this good!
Read moreCheap to boot with no compromise on taste and ingredients..try this man’s kombucha he knows how to make a great health drink!
I can’t rate this place highly enough!
Pros: So much healthy vegan food, A taste explosion for the senses, Does takeouts and local delivery
Cons: None
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Hard
Points +246
Persevering - Edit
This little restaurant has a range of precooked food to pick from. All vegan, lots of mock meat. Basically ten-twelve options - pick one veggie and one “meaty”.
Read moreThis is the cheapest vegan place you’ll ever go to. $2 for a meal. We visited post typhoon and with pandemic wave 3 under way. They’re still up and running so credit to the.
The food was just fine. Not amazing - mock meat and Filipino dishes is hard to carry off as they really need the pork.
Anyway extra star for struggling through and still providing best value.
Pros: Super cheap, A good array of dishes
Cons: Not well heated food
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TofuChicken
Points +1595
Best local place for vegan food - Edit
This place is perfect, good food, cheap price and nice neighborhood. The place was also clean on our visit. Very friendly staff. We can highly recommend
Read morePros: Good value, Friendly staff, Nice vibe
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RileyAnderson
Points +116
Great food, friendly staff - Edit
The staff here is the friendliest staff ever! They gave us Free samples of their kefir(fermented juice) and all of the options here are amazing! There were 2 dishes that weren’t vegan but everything else there was. Perfect English of course and very affordable prices.
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monisonfire
Points +5080
amazing value for money - Edit
one of the cheapest (THE cheapest?) vegan meals i’ve had in the philippines - while insanely delicious AND filling! also, pretty healthy! red rice was a nice change!
Read morethe mock meat had a great texture! veg was nice and even contained tofu-bits! we were allowed to choose two veggie dishes! their banana-leaf-balls were a little dry but still good taste!
boyfriend said this was the best food we had in the philippines, especially when comparing prices😄
service was excellent and very helpful, as we wanted to know what everything was 😅
also had great conversations with two other guests!
no use of eggs in any dishes, just cheese in some!
had a free kefir shot as „it’s our first visit“ - SO NICE!!!
Pros: choices, people were super nice and helpful, taste!! price!!!!!
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Durianwalker
Points +1817
5 star because cheap and tasty - Edit
i like the free simple cabbage soup. budget meals for 70peso are perfect. nice relaxing area in back section with a real tree growing through the roof
Read morePros: unique, cheap eats, options galore and fast
Cons: busy road sometimes
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VeganMarine
Points +295
Vegan backpacker - Edit
If you're here because you see the south bus terminal is near than look no further. Stop reading comments and go. Best vegan food we have had in island hopping of the country yet. Totes mcgotes
Read moreCons: Nothing
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Katherinealex
Points +136
Very delicious - Edit
The food is delicious and is cheep and the staff are lovely
Read morePros: Lots of different things to try, All except one thing was vegan
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JasmineEmma
Points +895
So good and so cheap! - Edit
Really tasty food, good portions, nice staff and such good value. Everything was vegan when I visited. I paid 64 php and got some free soup with my meal - very happy :)
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious , Local
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YoannHr
Points +17
Very good - Edit
The buffet was very good and very varied. I highly recommend this restaurant
Read morePros: large buffet, cheap, very good
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ErnestBerlot
Points +220
Can recommend - Edit
Cheap. Frindly. Easy to find. Local. Mostl things vegan. Tasty
Read morePros: Easy to find, Local, Cheap
Cons: -
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katrice90
Points +24
Delicious - Edit
I visited HealthyU today for the first time and I will definitely be back! They have a wide variety of tasty vegan food. I have included pictures. The staff are knowledgeable and talked me through each dish. I tried 3 items and was full. The owner is also wonderful and spent time with me. The cafe is cosy and welcoming ☺
Read morePros: Beautiful decor, Knowledgeable staff
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KristjanTiirik
Points +28
Delicious food & very affordable! - Edit
Probably the best vegan place I've visited in the Philippines! Buffee style restoraunt with lots of different vegan foods at more than affordable prices.
Read morePros: Lots of options, very cheap and friendly staff.
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LionelSanchez
Points +391
Highly Affordable - Edit
Enjoyed their budget meals! Mine came with a main, a salad, rice and soup. This place is a cafeteria type of restaurant with vegan and vegetarian choices. You should not be expecting a lot, being the type of resto it is, but I would say the place is decent enough.
Read morePros: Affordable, Courteous staff
Cons: Can use a little bit of tidying up
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biointegrative
Points +461
Very affordable - Edit
very affordable eatery that is vegetarian
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KateMoore
Points +123
good food, lovely chill atmosphere! - Edit
We had about 6 different dishes here today and oh my goooodness me, so so delicious. Be sure to visit if coming to Cebu!
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Mike Munsie
Points +3466
Healthy U is a great vegan cafe - Edit
Healthy U is a small vegan cafe with lots of pre-cooked food choices including white or brown rice ... I got a sampler plate (1 of everything in the bain marie) with brown rice (120 pesos)... very friendly staff with basic English ... I really enjoyed my first visit to a vegan cafe in Cebu
Read morePros: cheap, great tasting vegan food
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imonster
Points +28
Disappointed :( - Edit
I went yesterday, 19th Feb - around lunch time and to my surprise no one was there. Not sure if it was closed since there's no signage, I also checked their Fb and it's not updated, not sure if they are still on business.
Read moreThe shop was empty but it seemed open, couldn't ask anyone since there's no one around. Would be great if they can update their Fb so people would know if they are still on business or not. I ended up eating samosas to the next door Indian restaurant
Updated from previous review on Thursday February 19, 2015
Cons: Location, Fb needs to be updated
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mike_veg
Points +296
Typical Filipino veggie carinderia - Edit
Actually its more of the canteen type than a restaurant. It is located in a road besides passing Jeepney. I met the owner of this named EBJ. He is kind, warm, hospitable and corteous. They have variety of locally cooked food. I notice the canteen wall has lots of Menu poster in Tarpauline type but unfortunately when you order them its out of stock. Why put the menu on the wall if its not available? Im just curious...
Read moreThe location is far from downtown area. You have to tell the Jeepney driver or Taxi driver to drop you at Southwestern University then after that you have to find Tormis St. Barangay Sambag 1 in Cebu is big so you have to ask the locals. It's the easiest way.
Food - Fair
Price - very good. good for backpackers and in a tight budget
Service Staff- poor. The owner needs to orientate them for proper hygiene, food handling and good quality customer service.
Location - Fair. If your phone has GPS use it.
note: Shiv Dal Roti (pure vegetarian) Indian food restaurant is just besides Healthy U.
Pros: good value, variety of choice, owner is kind
Cons: location is far from downtown, poor staff service
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GuamVegan
Points +67
Vegan Karendaria - Edit
They offered 6+ dishes, 1 soup, white rice, 1 juice, and vegan cookie. We tried 5 out of the 6 dishes and really liked the potato curry. I also liked the vegan cookie, though it was a bit dry.
Read moreUnless you go to Southwestern or live near here, it is a bit difficult to find. However, it is good that it is right next to Shiv Dal Roti (vegetarian).
This is a typical Filipino karendaria style place. The food is already prepared and you can pick which dish you want. There is no a/c so it may be warm or hot. If you are not used to traveling in Asia and eating street food, please be warned, and take probiotics to avoid any possible intestinal issues.
There were signs that said they offered other items, but apparently they don't make them anymore. And they did not have fresh soymilk or tofu, as described in the info about this restaurant.
Pros: pretty good, vegan
Cons: hard to find, no a/c
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