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Tess Vegan Cafe is a 100% plant-based, family-run café on Naklua Soi 16, tucked into the quiet residential streets of Naklua near the Sanctuary of Truth, at the northern end of Pattaya. It opened in 2024 and has fast become one of the city’s most-loved vegan spots, carrying near-perfect ratings across the review platforms — the kind of small, sincere place that word-of-mouth builds.
The food
The kitchen’s whole idea is authentic Thai food made fully vegan: local ingredients, no MSG, and none of the pre-made mock-meat shortcuts that many plant-based menus lean on. That shows in the cooking. The menu spans Thai curries and stir-fries, handcrafted plant-based burgers, and homemade cakes — the coconut cake has its own following — plus coffee and cold drinks. Because everything is plant-based, vegans and vegetarians can order across the whole menu without a second thought, and curious omnivores tend to leave impressed.
The vibe
This is a warm, low-key, family-run café rather than a polished concept space. It’s genuinely family-friendly, with highchairs and stroller access, walk-ins are welcome, and the service has the personal touch of a small owner-run kitchen. If you can’t make it in, Grab Food delivers across Pattaya.
Details
- Location: 152/22 Moo 5, Naklua Soi 16, Naklua
- Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 (last order 20:30); closed Sunday
- Price: ฿฿ — reasonable for the quality
- Phone: 093 592 5288
- Best for: Vegan Thai food, plant-based burgers, homemade cakes and coffee
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Getting there
Naklua Soi 16 is up in the north of Pattaya near Wong Amat and the Sanctuary of Truth. From central Pattaya it’s a 10–15 minute ride: a Grab or Bolt is easiest and drops you close to the door, while baht buses run along Naklua Road, leaving a short walk into the soi. If you’re staying around Wong Amat or Naklua, it’s an easy trip.
Good to know
Two things to plan around: it’s closed on Sundays, and last food orders are at 20:30, so it’s not a late-night option. It’s also out in a residential area rather than the tourist centre — which is part of its charm, but means you’ll want transport sorted. For anyone hunting down reliable vegan food in Pattaya, it’s well worth the short journey north.
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Detailed facts, cautions, facilities & reviews
Full overview
Tess Vegan Cafe is a 100% plant-based, family-run café on Naklua Soi 16, in the quiet Naklua neighbourhood near the Sanctuary of Truth at the north end of Pattaya. It opened in 2024 and has quickly become one of the city's most-loved vegan spots, with near-perfect ratings across the review platforms. The kitchen's approach is the draw: authentic Thai recipes reworked as vegan, using local ingredients, no MSG and no pre-made mock-meat shortcuts. The menu runs from Thai curries and stir-fries to handcrafted plant-based burgers and homemade cakes (the coconut cake is a favourite), plus coffee and cold drinks. It's a genuinely welcoming, low-key place rather than a slick concept café — stroller-friendly, with highchairs, walk-ins welcome, and delivery available across Pattaya via Grab. For anyone searching out vegan or vegetarian food in Pattaya, this is a standout: fully plant-based (so no cross-check needed), reasonably priced for the quality, and run with obvious care. The main catch is the location — it's out in residential Naklua, away from the tourist centre — and it's closed on Sundays, so plan around both.
More planning notes
- The venue closes by 17:00 according to the current Google listing
- A current opening time was not exposed
- The menu is entirely plant-based
- Menu prices may change after the access date
- Official Facebook, Instagram and LINE accounts were not verified
The details
Prices
As of 2026-07-24 (tessvegancafe.com)
As of 2026-07-24 (tessvegancafe.com)
As of 2026-07-24 (tessvegancafe.com)
As of 2026-07-24 (google.com)
Contact
https://tessvegancafe.com/en/vegan-restaurant-pattaya
On site
Facilities
- 100% plant-based kitchen
- Thai vegan menu
- Cafe service
- Desserts
- Low-cost mains
- Naklua Soi 16 location
- Telephone contact
- Official online menu
- Dine-in service
Listing details
- Area
- naklua
- Cuisine
- vegan, thai, coffee
- Prices
- ฿฿
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 (last food order 20:30); closed Sunday — confirm before a special trip
Recorded guest rating
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Record highlights
- Fully 100% plant-based, so vegans and vegetarians can order anything on the menu with confidence
- Authentic Thai vegan cooking made with local ingredients, no MSG and no pre-made mock meats
- Warm, family-run and family-friendly (highchairs, stroller access), with Grab delivery across Pattaya
- Consistently top-rated across review sites since opening in 2024
Check before relying
- Out in residential Naklua, away from the tourist centre — you'll likely need a Grab or baht bus
- Closed on Sundays, and last food orders are at 20:30, so plan your timing
Sources checked · 6
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- Tess Vegan Cafe — official site · accessed
- Tess Vegan Café, Pattaya — HappyCow · accessed
- Tess Vegan Cafe Pattaya — Instagram · accessed
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · access date not recorded
- Google rating · accessed
- Price: tessvegancafe.com · accessed
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tess Vegan Cafe in Pattaya?
On Naklua Soi 16 (152/22 Moo 5) in the Naklua area at the north end of Pattaya, a few minutes from the Sanctuary of Truth. It's a residential neighbourhood, so a Grab or baht bus is the easiest way in.
Is Tess Vegan Cafe fully vegan?
Yes — it's 100% plant-based, so everything on the menu is vegan. The kitchen uses local ingredients, no MSG and no pre-made mock-meat products, blending authentic Thai recipes with plant-based cooking.
What are Tess Vegan Cafe's opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 21:00, with last food orders at 20:30. It's closed on Sundays. Hours can change, so confirm before a special trip.
Do I need to book at Tess Vegan Cafe?
Walk-ins are welcome. For groups of four or more, it's worth reserving by phone (093 592 5288) or via its Facebook page. Delivery across Pattaya is also available through Grab Food.
What should I order at Tess Vegan Cafe?
Its Thai curries and stir-fries are the heart of the menu, alongside handcrafted plant-based burgers and homemade cakes — the coconut cake is a regular favourite — plus coffee and cold drinks.