Foodies are divided over historic Aussie pub's VERY bold menu move
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A historic Aussie pub has divided locals after calling a total ban on meat and launching a fully vegan menu.
Mama B's bistro at The Chippo in Chippendale, New South Wales, serves 'mozzarella' sticks, popcorn 'chicken', loaded fries and jalapeno poppers - all without a hint of meat.
They even have a mock Chicken Parmigiana, as well as an extensive menu of burgers salads and desserts.
'My favourite pub in the world now, mind bogglingly good food,' one diner said recently.
But not everyone agrees.
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Vegan burger with vegan cheese and chicken from Mama B's
![Not your average Sunday roast at Mama B's at The Chippo](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/17/04/86204123-13536863-Not_your_average_Sunday_roast_at_Mama_B_s_at_The_Chippo-a-49_1718593477371.jpg)
Not your average Sunday roast at Mama B's at The Chippo
'Pretty sure it can't actually be classed as an actual pub if it doesn't serve a Parm,' one argued.
Some complained that it wasn't clear from the menu that the items listed were not vegan, with one reviewer only making the discovery after a few bites of his burger.
Bhavani Baumann, who helms Mama B's vegan bistro after stints at Sanga St Peters and The Green Lion Rozelle, recently took over the whole pub and insists the vegan menu isn't designed to leave anyone out.
Bhavani confided to FEMAIL that she was 'admittedly a bit nervous about alienating the pub regulars'.
Once they tried the food however, they were 'pleasantly surprised' and she still 'sees them all the time'.
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Bhavani Baumann, who was born into a vegetarian family and became a vegan 10 years ago
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The Chippendale Hotel is a historic venue in Sydney's Inner West
Baumann, who was born into a vegetarian family and became a vegan after viewing a documentary on the hidden truths of the dairy industry, said it was always her dream to have an entirely vegan pub.
Even the wine and cocktail list saw a total overhaul, with aquafaba (chickpea brine) being used instead of egg-whites to add creamy froth to cocktails.
And now Bhavani is coming out with her own low-brow version of a high tea.
The Chippo's limited edition 'low tea' is a fully vegan offering set to wow vegans and carnivores alike.
![Cheeseymite scrolls and strawberry-shiraz-gin glazed jam scones with wedges of decadent caramel slice](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/17/04/86203825-13536863-Cheeseymite_scrolls_and_strawberry_shiraz_gin_glazed_jam_scones_-a-51_1718593477639.jpg)
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The low tea will be $65 per person and available at The Chippo on Saturdays and Sundays during June,
It's a 'pubbified take on the glamorous dining experience' featuring dainty sized morsels of sausage rolls, mini pies, an Aussie burger with the lot, lamingtons and pavlovas - all fully vegan.
Cheeseymite scrolls and strawberry-shiraz-gin glazed jam scones with wedges of decadent caramel slice had followers drooling,
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It will cost $65 per person and be available at The Chippo on Saturdays and Sundays during June, with two seatings, one at 1.30pm and another at 5.30pm.
For $95 you can opt for a boozy upgrade that includes cocktail teapots filled with 'hard' peach iced tea and a hot chai toddy, as well as more classic bottomless mimosas.
Bookings are essential and through available Moshtix.
Bhavani wants to remind diners that 'there isn't just one way to eat a vegan diet'.
She tells those curious about eating more vegan food to just 'have fun with it'.
It isn't all 'kale and lentils'.