VEGAFE, Jogos mityba
A tranquil vegetarian café attached to a yoga ashram in Vilnius's Old Town, with a shoes-off policy, floor-cushion seating and high-quality Ayurvedic-leaning food.
- ✓A calm, 'Shanti-Shanti' hideaway connected to a yoga ashram, perfect for escaping the city bustle.
- ✓A 'no shoes' policy and the option of traditional low tables with floor cushions for an authentic feel.
- ✓High-quality vegetarian cooking — a welcome change from the meat-heavy local cuisine, with vegan options on request.
- ✓Just off the Old Town near the Augustinian church on Augustinų gatvė.
A zen vegetarian hideaway with a yoga ashram
VEGAFE (Jogos mityba) is a small vegetarian café on Augustinų gatvė, on the western edge of the Old Town near the Augustinian church. It is connected to a yoga ashram in the same building, and the atmosphere reflects that: calm, unhurried and frequently described by visitors as a peaceful, zen-like hideaway from the city outside. There is a 'no shoes' policy at the entrance, and you can choose between standard tables or traditional low tables with cushions for a more authentic experience.
The food earns consistent praise as delicious and high-quality, and it makes a genuine change of pace from the meat-heavy plates found elsewhere in the city. The kitchen leans towards healthy, from-scratch cooking, and vegan options are available — just be sure to specify when you order, as not everything is vegan by default.
Good to know
The menu runs to hummus, a rotating range of soups, pumpkin gnocchi, momo-style dumplings and warming drinks such as yoga tea and Ayurvedic chai. Most visits are overwhelmingly positive, though a few diners have found service inconsistent and the odd dish a little pricey. Remember the shoes-off rule before you arrive, and check the latest hours and prices, which can change.
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