After months of anticipation – and a full top-to-tail transformation – one of Adelaide’s favourite vegan cafes is finally opening its doors in the Hills. Veggie Vie Hahndorf launches this Saturday, bringing its 100% plant-based menu and colourful energy to Mount Barker Road.
If you’ve ever squeezed into their busy McHenry Street cafe, you’ll know exactly why this arrival matters. Hills locals have been crying out for a high-quality vegan spot, and now they’re getting the full Veggie Vie experience. The same menu, but with more outdoor seats (so more sunshine).
Owners Aman and Priya, partners in business and life, run Veggie Vie as a true family affair, and their plant-based philosophy isn’t a marketing line.
“We don’t use meat, we don’t use animal products, not even a single thing that comes from harm,” Aman tells us. “It’s 100% plant-based, and we make everything fresh. No processed foods — every single dish starts in our kitchen, and that continues in Hahndorf.”
The decision to expand into Hahndorf actually came from their customers. “We had so many people drive from Adelaide Hills because they care about animals,” Aman says.
“Hahndorf is such a beautiful, welcoming place, and we felt it was the perfect community to continue sharing our message of compassion and delicious plant-based food,” Priya told Glam Adelaide back in August.
Taking over the former Il Mulino site meant starting from scratch. “I changed every single thing,” Aman explains with a half-laugh that only someone who has survived a renovation can manage.
“It was very stressful, and it took longer than we expected, but it’s been a good experience. It’s unrecognisable from before.”
The fitout became a family-led project, with relatives rolling up their sleeves alongside trades to bring the vision to life.
The new space offers around 30 seats inside and another 35-plus outdoors, perfectly timed for the warmer months. Inside, the look and feel nod to the original Veggie Vie while embracing the easygoing charm of the Hills.
As for the menu, Veggie Vie fans will feel right at home. Expect the vibrant salads, hearty hotpots, colourful bowls, over 100 flavours of vegan food, and the cult-favourite lentil and chickpea burger that city locals swear by.
“The taste and quality will be the same,” Priya told us. “But we’ll also introduce some new things inspired by the Hills – fresh produce, relaxed vibes.”
Even the coffee station sticks firmly to the philosophy. “We don’t use regular milk. It’s all oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk – different types, but no dairy. It’ll be the same here.”
Veggie Vie has always been about warmth, compassion, and good food that leaves you feeling nourished, and the new home will continue that same energy.
“We’ve always aimed to create a space where everyone feels welcome, vegan or not,” Priya said. “Our team is passionate, friendly, and genuinely committed to making each guest feel at home.”
Hahndorf locals, this new cafe might just become the next community hub – full of heart, plant-based living, and the promise that “you won’t miss meat after tasting Veggie Vie.”
Veggie Vie Hahndorf
Where: 13-15 Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf
When: Wednesday to Monday 8am-4pm
For more info, click here.
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