About - Vitality Kitchen | Plant Based Cafe Tauranga

Our Story

Vitality Kitchen Tauranga

Vitality Kitchen is part of The Vitality Collective, a group of mindful, community-driven businesses created by owners Sean & Mané Wahla in the heart of Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

Through their two cafés — Vitality Kitchen and Vitality Organics — Sean & Mané have created spaces where people come not just to eat or drink, but to reconnect with themselves, each other, and the rhythm of mindful living.

At the heart of the collective is a philosophy that blends nourishment, community and wellbeing, built around the belief that what we eat and drink plays an important role in our physical and mental health.

Today, Vitality Kitchen is proud to be a vibrant vegan café in Tauranga CBD, serving nourishing plant-based meals, cabinet treats and beautiful vegan cakes Tauranga locals love.

A Passion for Vegan Food

For Mané, cooking has always been about sharing food that nourishes both body and soul.

She has been preparing vegan food for her family for more than a decade, experimenting with flavours, ingredients and creative plant-based recipes that prove vegan food can be just as indulgent, satisfying and exciting as anything else.

Owning a vegan café in Tauranga had been a dream for years. Now that dream has become a reality, and you can taste that passion in everything that comes out of the kitchen.

From hearty meals to delicious treats, every dish is created with care, creativity and a love for good food

Plant-Based & Delicious

At Vitality Kitchen, everything we serve is 100% plant-based and largely gluten-free.

But for us, vegan food isn’t about restriction — it’s about possibility.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or simply curious about trying more plant-based food in Tauranga, our goal is simple: create food that leaves you feeling satisfied, energised and happy.

Many of our dishes are also gluten-free, making Vitality Kitchen a popular gluten free café in Tauranga for those looking for delicious options that suit different dietary needs.

Vegan Cakes & Catering Tauranga

One of the things we’re most known for is our incredible vegan cakes in Tauranga.

From celebration cakes and birthday cakes to indulgent slices and treats, our cakes are freshly made using high-quality plant-based ingredients.

You can enjoy them in the café or order vegan cakes online for birthdays, events, weddings, or even a morning tea shout at the office.

We also offer vegan catering Tauranga, perfect for workplace events, celebrations and gatherings where delicious plant-based food can be enjoyed by everyone.

Fresh Cabinet Food & Vegan Meals

When you visit Vitality Kitchen you’ll find a cabinet filled with freshly made sweet and savoury treats every day.

Our menu includes:

Nourishing plant-based meals
Delicious vegan cakes and slices
Fresh cabinet food
Wahla Bean coffee and healthy elixirs and smoothies

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, meeting friends for coffee, or sitting down for a meal, our vegan café Tauranga CBD offers something for everyone.

Wahla Beans Coffee

Coffee is an important part of the Vitality experience.

Wahla Beans is Sean’s coffee brand and an extension of The Vitality Collective. Roasting and brewing coffee is both his craft and his passion — a way of bringing clarity, energy and balance into everyday life.

The name Wahla, meaning hard-working, reflects the care and craftsmanship behind every roast. The beans are ethically sourced and roasted in small batches to create rich flavour and balance in every cup.

It’s the same delicious coffee served in our cafés, and you can now enjoy Wahla Beans coffee at home by ordering it through our online shop.

We’re always experimenting with new recipes and ideas, and we love hearing feedback from our customers. The support from the Tauranga community has been incredible, and we’re so excited to continue growing Vitality Kitchen together.