Conscious Café, Catering & Community
For a kinder world, one meal at a time.
Liefs means "Love" in Dutch, and love is at the heart of all we do. Find us on the main road to the beach: two green-white VW Vans, a lush terrace, and some of the best plant-based food in Tulum.
Our mission: popularize plant-based products to normalize conscious consumption.
Welcome to Liefs and Rancho Verde Tulum
Our Conscious Café is located in the heart of Tulum. Look for green-white VW Vans, Classic Combis/Kombis, plus a lush terrace on the main road to the beach, across the avenue from Red Cross & the Transit Police.
Founded in 2019 by Thomas & Fem from Amsterdam, Liefs has grown from festival pop-ups into an award-winning café, conscious catering company, sustainable ranch with an event venue for weddings & retreats, and now a published cookbook.
Everything We Do
Private jungle compound for weddings, retreats & celebrations. Four houses, six accommodations, two pools, 200+ outdoor capacity. From $2,500.
Private Purpose Reset retreats at Rancho Verde. 5 days. 8 participants max. Not a vacation: a recalibration.
Superhost & Guest Favorite 4.93/5. Six accommodations at Rancho Verde. Zero-waste. 5 min from Zamna Festival and Tulum Center, 25 min to the airport.
Science-backed. 178 peer-reviewed references. 50+ award-winning recipes. A complete guide to plant-based family life from birth.
Award-winning plant-based catering for 6–40+ guests. Retreats, summits, celebrations. Zero-waste. Fully customizable.
From Houston to Tulum after Hurricane Harvey. A VW Van, a vision, two daughters, and a whole lot of love. This is our story.
Rancho Verde Tulum
A zero-waste sanctuary surrounded by jungle, five minutes from Tulum. Stay in our villa with pool, garden house, chapel or studio. Plant seeds, harvest fruits, and rediscover the rhythm of nature. Retreats, residences & plant ceremonies.
Zero Waste · Zero Compromise
And Perpetually 100% Plant-based & 111% Taste.
The concept of Liefs' Conscious Comfort Cuisine started from our vegan VW vans, beloved buses given a second life, and a local Ranch supplying seeds, fruits and vegetables.
During the 2020 pandemic that shut down Liefs and the world, six weeks after we first opened, we brought a barren farm to life by making vegetable beds, planting trees, and harvesting home-grown produce. With the help of native Mayan team-members, we've developed the land to supply the food we serve at Liefs.
Wanna help plant seeds for a kinder world, one meal at a time? Why wait, do it today:
What Guests Say
"INCREDIBLE food, epic atmosphere, this place is one of my all time favorite Tulum restaurants. You can tell the owners love what they're offering and you can taste it."
"I might turn vegan now! I could be a vegan if the food was always this good! The pulled pork actually had the shredded texture of actual pulled pork. The flavors were excellent."
"The food was some of the best healthy and vegan food I have EVER had, so I went a second time. This is a MUST for all interested in health, wellness and conscious living."
"A lovely spot to sit and have a healthy tasty breakfast or their signature Espuma iced coffee. We come back here every year and highly recommend."
"I'm in Tulum for 4 days, so far I've eaten there 3 times. Tonight they gave me a free brownie, it was so good. Planning on eating there again tomorrow."
Reviewed October 2026
"Absolutely delicious vegan food, the bowls are very large and the pastor is just amazing. Definitely get the creamy latte for a caffeine hit. The owner is also super friendly and helpful with info on the area and suggestions on where to go."
Reviewed October 2026
"My family and I love it here. We literally eat here weekly! The food is very good and affordable"
Reviewed September 2026
"My vegetarian wife found this place looking for a meat free burrito and while at first disappointed because I eat meat I was exceptionally impressed. Delicious food and drinks that definitely felt quite healthy. Worth it, even for those that prefer meat!"
Reviewed September 2026
"This is an absolute gem for anyone looking for vegan food. Genuinely one of the best meals I've had and my mate who isn't vegan absolutely loved it too. Shine, our waitress was so friendly and attentive. We also met Fem, the founder who was incredibly welcoming and helpful with recommendations for our stay in Tulum."
Reviewed September 2026
"An incredible experience! The food is delicious and I loved the concept. The atmosphere is super cozy and Thomas and Fem's hospitality makes you feel right at home. It's a pleasure to support projects with so much conscience and heart in Mexico ❤️"
Reviewed September 2026
"Always a pleasure! It's delicious, healthy, and fresh. Truly ideal. Very pleasant service. Even five years later, we enjoyed rediscovering the flavors of the smoothies and other products."
Reviewed September 2026
"Got a welcome drink from the sweetest waitresses that work there and had a burrito wich was actually the best I've ever had!! So yummy and a bit spicy but perfect to me. Also the decoration and the whole setup was so cute and beautiful to sit there, they even have a swing. Soo to recommend cause everyone will find something there. They have also vegan options wich was incredibly delicious!!"
Reviewed August 2026
"I enjoyed the vegan waffles with chocolate mousse (the chocolate mousse is really good!), chocolate cake, tacos and blt sandwich although some of the potatoes were undercooked. We visited this restaurant 2 times. Would definitely come back if I visit Tulum."
Reviewed August 2026
"From the moment you arrive, the service is incredibly friendly. Said is a very nice and friendly guy who's always greeting everyone who comes in. His service is excellent, and he explains everything. I was welcomed with a shot of super refreshing and delicious ginger, hibiscus, and lemon water; it was a very thoughtful touch given the intense heat. The food is delicious, with generous portions, incredibly flavorful, and vegan."
Reviewed August 2026
"Amazing restaurant - I can fully recommend it! It is a particularly good options for vegans and vegetarians. Having said, I am a meat loving person and still LOVED their soy protein tacos. It is a casual vibe, where we eat by the street and chat with the incredibly respectful and friendly attendants"
Reviewed August 2026
"Excellent service and outstanding attention from Lulu, Ilse, and Jair; great energy and excellent food and drinks. I definitely recommend it and would return."
Reviewed August 2026
Especially Tripadvisor & Book Reviews help Liefs a lot, thank you so much
Help Veganism Win: Review us.Your reviews mean the world, thank you, gracias, dank, Lots of Love & Liefs, Thomas, Fem, Sofia, Emma Jane & Team Liefs & Rancho Verde
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Hours
Daily 9am - 9pm
Closed Christmas afternoon & Christmas night
Peak season (±Dec - Jan) likely 8am - 10pm, tbd.
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Our latest book, Meals for Life, contains 178 independent, peer-reviewed scientific references, 50+ award-winning recipes, our complete family & Liefs founding story, and a practical guide to transition towards a plant-based lifestyle and even raising a vegan family from birth. Basically everything we know, no gatekeeping.
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Also at Rancho Verde
Rancho Verde Tulum, our zero-waste jungle sanctuary, is available for retreats, weddings, private events and Airbnb stays. Airbnb Superhost & Guest Favorite since 2024.
