The short answer
Pure Vegan Heaven: what visitors should know first
Yes, it makes an easy vegan lunch after Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha. Check the hours, since it is listed as closed on Sundays, and confirm the map pin because addresses differ between sources.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
History and context
The story behind Pure Vegan Heaven
HappyCow gives 2016 as the founding date, and notes that the restaurant moved from an earlier address on the same road.
Useful facts
Pure Vegan Heaven facts at a glance
- Location
- 45 Soi Ta-ied, Chalong (confirm on a map)
- Dining style
- Vegan cafe
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: a Thai curry with rice, then a dessert
- Good for
- Vegan lunch after Wat Chalong
Why it matters
Why Pure Vegan Heaven is worth your time
Temple mornings in the south often end with a hungry family and very few choices. For vegans and vegetarians, this cafe solves that problem within a short drive of the island's most-visited religious sites. It has also been going for a decade, which counts for a lot in a place where restaurants open and close quickly.
HappyCow describes it as the first in a small group of Thai outlets, which says something about how the plant-based scene here has grown. For Indian visitors who keep to a vegetarian diet, knowing a dependable place in the area can remove one recurring worry from the day.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Broad menu
Meals, desserts, coffee and juices in one place, which suits mixed tastes.
- 02
Founded in 2016
One of the older vegan names on the island, and first of a small Thai group.
- 03
Convenient location
It sits close to Wat Chalong and the Big Buddha road, so no long detour is needed.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Treat this as lunch in the middle of a temple morning. Leave Wat Chalong or the Big Buddha around 11:30, when the sun is getting high, and sit down for an hour. The menu ranges across Thai and international dishes, smoothies, juices and desserts, so a family with different tastes should find something for everyone.
Thai dishes are the natural choice, as vegan versions of local food are harder to find when you are out on the road. If the group is sharing, order a couple of curries with rice and a large salad, and leave room for one of the desserts.
Sunday is listed as closed, so check before you drive over. Since reviewers mention a sister outlet on the same road, make sure your driver has the correct pin. The most recent review we saw was from late October 2026, so it appears to be operating normally.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check Sunday hours before going
- Save the correct map pin, since a sister outlet is nearby
- Ask directly if you need food without onion or garlic
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 45 Soi Ta-ied, Chalong
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Best time
- Lunch on a south-coast day, Monday to Saturday
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A simple sit-down meal with little walking once you are there. We could not verify air conditioning or step-free access, so ask if either matters to your group.
- Tickets and access
- HappyCow lists Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 8 pm, while other sources differ, so confirm. Addresses also vary between 45 Soi Ta-ied and 10/120 Moo 5, Soi Ta-ied. No booking is needed for small groups, as far as we could find.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Pure Vegan Heaven
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Travelling with parents?
A simple sit-down meal with little walking once you are there. We could not verify air conditioning or step-free access, so ask if either matters to your group.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Pure Vegan Heaven fully vegan?
HappyCow categorises it as vegan, and a guide checked in July 2026 agrees. It is not a Jain kitchen, so ask about onion, garlic and root vegetables.
When is it open?
HappyCow lists Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 8 pm. Other sources differ, so confirm first.
Is it near Wat Chalong?
It is in the same Chalong area and a short drive away, which is why we pair the two.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
