The short answer
Ver De: what visitors should know first
Go for a modern, vegan meal on Rizal Avenue. It opens daily and is easy to reach from the city centre, but confirm hours because sources differ slightly.
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.
Useful facts
Ver De facts at a glance
- Location
- 312 Rizal Avenue, CityPoint Building
- Dining style
- Casual plant-based cafe
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: smoothie bowl, pasta or bang bang tofu
- Good for
- Vegan and vegetarian diners
- Photo
- Illustrative smoothie bowl, not from the restaurant
Why it matters
Why Ver De is worth your time
For vegan travellers in Palawan, an all-plant-based cafe with a published menu is a rarity. Ver De offers that in the city centre, and has branches in El Nido and Siargao according to its website, so it also helps with planning an island itinerary.
It matters because it removes the uncertainty of asking whether dairy, egg or honey are present. The cuisine is modern and Western-influenced rather than Indian, but it is easy to eat and gives older and younger diners a comfortable, clean place to rest between sights.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Start with a smoothie bowl
Wanderlog lists it first among the dishes.
- 02
Check the full menu
The website carries the complete menu.
- 03
Share plates
Portions suit sharing.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ver De sits on the ground floor of the CityPoint building on Rizal Avenue. Its website says the menu is 100% plant-based, and its photos show pancakes with berries and coconut cream, grain bowls, chia pudding and crispy bites. Wanderlog lists dishes such as smoothie bowls, tacos, bang bang tofu, pasta, falafel and banh mi.
It is a clean, modern place suited to a late breakfast or lunch. Order a smoothie bowl for something light and a pasta or bowl for something filling, and share plates if the group is large. The site invites diners to check the full menu online before visiting.
If you avoid onion and garlic for Jain reasons, ask at the counter, because plant-based does not mean Jain and the restaurant does not state that it cooks Jain food. Call the number on the website before you go to confirm hours.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Check opening hours before you go
- Look at the website menu first
- Ask about onion and garlic if needed
- Pair with a walk on Rizal Avenue
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- CityPoint Commercial Building, 312 Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Breakfast or lunch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Ground-floor cafe in town, so no stairs on entry as listed. Portions and seating are those of a small cafe; ask staff about space for slower diners.
- Tickets and access
- The official site lists daily hours from 10 am to 8 pm; Wanderlog lists 8 am to 9 pm. Check before going. No booking is mentioned.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Ver De
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Ground-floor cafe in town, so no stairs on entry as listed. Portions and seating are those of a small cafe; ask staff about space for slower diners.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Ver De fully vegan?
Its website says every dish is 100% plant-based. Ask staff about any specific ingredient you avoid.
Is it open every day?
Both the website and Wanderlog list daily hours, though the times differ. Confirm before you go.
Is it Jain food?
No Jain claim is made. Ask about onion and garlic.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
