Vegan Cottage - Bridgetown

We had some difficulty finding vegan options in Barbados as it seems that Google and HappyCow local business lists are rarely updated. After driving to several closed restaurants, we were fortunate to come across Vegan Cottage, which was open and willing to prepare a homemade vegan Caribbean lunch for us. The owner was friendly and chatted with us for a few minutes before taking our order. Our lunch included a variety of vegan carbohydrates, proteins, and vegetables, and we left satisfied. Note: The owner requested that customers call in advance to inform them of their arrival, so I recommend doing so.

My friend and I visited this completely vegan restaurant and were impressed by the warmth and atmosphere created by Augustina, the chef and owner. The food was so delicious that we wanted more. My favorite dish was the vegan mint which tasted just like regular mint, and the pasta was beautifully seasoned. This is now my go-to spot for food. Thank you again xx Sarah and Luis

My husband and I stopped at the Vegan Cottage for lunch, and regretted not stopping by earlier during our holiday in Barbados. It was not long after we walked in and seated ourselves that the owner herself, Augustina, warmly greeted us, asked questions regarding our food preferences, and followed up by bringing us each a plate with a surprising variety of local, well-seasoned, vegan food. From pasta, to homemade patties, lentils, rice, garbanzo beans, couscous, a bit of salad with fruit, and even a plantain, her plates offer a great variety with lots of local-inspired dishes and flavors to try. Overall, the portion sizes were good, the prices were about 25BBDs a person, which included a muffin for dessert, and a delicious mango fruit drink, and the service and hospitality were excellent. It was our first time at her Vegan Cottage, but Augustina made us feel like family. Her place is on Google maps, so download the offline Barbados Google map, so next time you're in the area, you can be sure to call in advance, and definitely stop by and see her.

I brought my dad to the Vegan Cottage and we both loved it! He's not a vegan and doesn't eat like that at all at home, but I'm vegan and managed to persuade him and the meal couldn't have been better! Augustine is just lovely and so willing to share her knowledge and passion about vegan cooking and her book too! Just an amazing experience. There's no menu so she just brings out a plate of food for you and it's heaven on a plate! Bring your friends, bring your family, bring everyone, they'll all love it!

We were not sure if this place was open, but we were lucky! Augustina greeted us at the door and quickly made two plates for us to the beach (no inner seats at the moment). It was so nice food, great value and it was an honor to talk to Augustina, which is a local legend! She gave us her wonderful nutritional book while waiting for food. Don't miss one if you're on the island!