Sustenance Farm & Cafe

Sustenance Cafe in Auroville is a culinary haven that left me utterly satisfied. The cafe's commitment to wholesome, organic, and locally sourced ingredients is evident in every dish.

The menu at Sustenance is a delightful journey for food enthusiasts. From hearty breakfast options to nourishing lunches, the variety caters to different tastes and dietary preferences. The emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce adds a vibrant touch to each plate.

I have to applaud the cafe's dedication to sustainability. The eco-friendly practices, including compostable packaging and minimal waste, align with Auroville's ethos. It's a place where you not only savor delicious meals but also feel good about the environmental consciousness woven into the dining experience.

The ambiance at Sustenance is both cozy and inviting. Whether you choose to sit indoors surrounded by artistic decor or opt for an outdoor experience amid greenery, the setting enhances the overall enjoyment of the meal.

The staff at Sustenance deserves a round of applause. Their knowledge of the menu, coupled with a friendly demeanor, creates a welcoming atmosphere. It's evident that they take pride in serving not just food but a wholesome experience.

One standout feature is the cafe's commitment to health-conscious options. The inclusion of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices without compromising on flavor makes Sustenance a go-to spot for those with diverse dietary needs.

In conclusion, Sustenance Cafe is a culinary gem in Auroville. Whether you're a health enthusiast, a foodie, or someone seeking a mindful dining experience, Sustenance delivers on every front. It's a place where good food meets sustainability, creating a dining adventure that leaves a positive and flavorful impression.

The food is really good. Feels like home made food. Appears but expensive but worth the money.

Sustenance Farm is a quaint eating place located inside the farm on the edge of Auroville on the Auroville Road. The fare is simple South Indian and straight from the farm. Homemade flavors and really economical. Serve breakfast and lunch. When in Pondicherry do visit.

Authentic traditional foods are available.had Veg meals for lunch worth 150/-.
must try

Pretty expensive for a very basic meal. 430 rs for 2 meals and 1 juice and some curd. Charged 50rs extra for curd. When we asked why, the lady says it is not included in the meal. Only buttermilk is apparently. Why didn't she give us butter milk? Because we didn't ask when we ordered the meal. I wonder what would happen if we didn't ask for rice, maybe we would have just gotten an empty banana leaf. At this price you would expect some organic curd but the lady was using the 20 rs curd packet you can buy at the market. Only saving grace of the meal was that the food did not taste bad. Might not go back with this kind of service

One of the most healthy and tasty South Indian food Around auroville, its almost a farm to plate kind of cafe, Must visit

Possible the best South Indian food around Auroville. Tasty home food with farm fresh vegetables. The kazha kuzhambu is amazing. What's great is you can get red rice. It's a quiet place to sit. They serve big amounts as well.

Good place for simple and tasty food. Guests are required to remove shoes before entering the dining area, nice way to show respect.

Great 150₹ Thali meal, which the ladies will keep refilling. Localy grown food. Would highly recommend!

Delicious, organic and traditional thali served on a banana leaf for lunch.
Good price, 150 Rs.
Friendly staff

Yesterday I had a red rice full meal! Very tasty and truly home-cooked taste - Iover ate! Today I just had a plate of tomato rice. Very yummy.

We ate thali there 3 times, each time it was very good. Highly recommended. Taste of home cooked food. But take into account it's not a typical restaurant but rather a canteen on a farm. They take care not to waste food and if you come 30minutes before closing time, you may not get all items (but still get a lot of food, so you won't leave hungry).

Yummiest, healthiest, colourful food served on banana leaf with so much of love. A highly recommended vegetarian food. All juices are very fresh. Apparently most of food is grown in there sustenance farm

A great place for healthy foods!
No chemicals or any sort of preservatives used as regular restuarants. But same to what we cook at home. (HOME FOOD)

One of the worst experience in a veg restaurant in near future….
Had lunch with my parents from this restaurant, taste was pathetic, not well cooked, we have to ask for items part of the meals separately, buttermilk, rasam etc is part of the meals but served only when asked, on top just for a meals with 3-4 items we have to pay Rs. 150.

Altogether the Pondichery trip was fully spoiled coz of this one restaurant

The South Indian thali for lunch was great, with traditional Tamil style food. It was good to know that all the produce came from the adjoining organic farm. However, it can become hot in the outdoor seating area.

The healthiest food that we know of in Pondicherry. ️
Thank you so much Sustenance Farm for your effort and service

The lunch here was amazing. Coming from someone who’s eaten a lot of South Indian thali meals served in a banana leaf. 10/10

Having lunch here is an experience. Served in banana leaf, organic home food to relish. The staff is so friendly and helpful. Could see non Indians eat their food with hand, take the banana leaf and put in waste basket and also drop the glasses in the tray. The food is very yummy and good on the tummy.

This is not a restaurant. But they serve good quality, nutritious food, direct from farm. Wonderful service staff, banana leaf meals, quality stuff

Down to earth place, good quality simple organic food straight from their farm produce. Served on banana leaf.
However the serving staff was not particularly warm or welcoming. It's not that kinda place where they train the staff for customer service etc.
But I'd go there for the food for sure

Abysmal treatment of people who visit to eat there. The man there actively ignores customers when they ask for servings unless they speak Tamil. The irritable man also, upon being asked as to why he went out of his way to serve others, he said "Be quiet, being angry is bad for health". Awful experience. Would never set foot there again.

Sustenance is truly a dependable place to eat: we ate brunch on DIWALI, and were so thankful that Sustenance was, as ever, open for a hearty, healthy, happy organic meal
We enjoyed the simple fare, choosing Pongal and Idlis+Vadai, with Chai—and this is exactly what we had been looking for, driving around Auroville, seeing what places were open on DIWALI.
As ever, the owner + wife were busily working, friendly and helpful.
This truly is one of Auroville’s well-loved places to eat! South Indian fare is served on banana leaf, with refills readily available.
They also sell organic items from their farm

One of the best place for healthy and affordable lunch in Auroville. The food is easy to digest, straight from the farm. The red rice and sambar, kolambo is too good.

The food is simple and lots of place to sit. Can get fresh vegetables/fruits as well. The staff are really good

The best homely food at very best price.dont miss. The person there is extremely friendly and nice.

The place was marked on gMaps but not on the huge blue gate, for some reason

But my gMaps sense was in fine fettle and stopped right in front of it, without gMaps

The South Indian lunch was excellent, but the service a bit off from a newbie

Amused the crowd quite a bit with my huge sneeze, lightening the mood

At Infosys, they used to look at the roof of the Food Court when i sneezed

The lady running the place said i could pay with gPay, and the number showed her name as S… Yvette

Pronounced her name correctly, which zapped her and made her wonder whether i spoke French

South Indian vegetarian food is excellent. Food is served on a banana leaf with a warm smile. Staff is outstanding. Never miss to have lunch here when at Auroville.

Great place to have a simple south Indian meal "Saapadu" the price is honest for what it is. Simply.rice, Sambar (lentil souce), Caramcorumbu (hot sauce to put on Rice) and (Moor) Butter-milk, Papad, Mango Pickle. Yes simple but worth it. Their effort to make clean affordable food is really appreciated.

Papaya juice and Nanhari juice are a must try. It's fresh and organic. The farm is right beside the cafetaria and they offer good south indian food.

Healthy & tasty meals. We felt light & energetic even after a full meal. The person incharge was kind enough to send one of the staff to his house to fetch some coconut oil I desperately needed to soothe s painful mouth ulcer. He could have easily said he did not have it. That kind act was beyond his call of duty & am ever grateful for that and for the great food.

Food is good.
Meals available.
Rates are nominal.
Taste is good.
Service is also good.