Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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Quebec

Boisbriand

Commensal

3470 Des Grandes Tourelles Ave., Boisbriand, QC J7H 0A1

(450) 420-5175

Natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

Greenfield Park

Commensal

4817 Taschereau Blvd., Greenfield Park, QC J4V 2J1

(450) 676-1749

Natural foods/organic. While not completely vegetarian anymore, Commensal still offers an extensive selection of vegetarian and vegan foods. Their vegetarian buffet is set up as a pay-by-weight system, so you can tailor the portions. In addition to a large selection of salads, guests can choose from tofu dishes, seitan dishes, pasta, and vegan desserts. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Buffet, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, wine/beer, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Laval

Commensal

3180 St-Martin Blvd., W., Laval, QC H7T 1A1

(450) 978-9124

Natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

Montreal

Commensal

1720 Saint-Denis St., Montreal, QC H2X 3K8

(514) 845-2627

1204 McGill College St., Montreal, QC H2X 3K8

(514) 871-1480

50 Sainte-Catherine W., Montreal, QC H2X 3V4

(514) 394-1119

Natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

·Pushap Restaurant and Sweet Shop

5195 Pare St., Montreal, QC H4P 1P4

(514) 737-4527

Vegetarian/Indian. Pushap is a family-run restaurant offering Indian vegetarian food, including a thali meal with rice, dahl, two side dishes, and your choice of bread. Cash only. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, take-out, special beverages, $-$$.

·Restaurant ChuChai

4088 St. Denis St., Montreal, QC H2W 2M5

(514) 843-4194

Vegetarian/Thai. The décor, music, and cuisine all contribute to Restaurant ChuChai's authentic Thai feel. A mostly vegan establishment, offerings include spicy curries with coconut milk and basil, cool vegetarian fish, and vegetarian beef, chicken, and shrimp dishes. Reservations are required, Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$$.

Pierrefonds

·Pushap Restaurant and Sweet Shop

4777 Boul Des Sources, Pierrefonds, QC H8Y 3C6

(514) 683-0105

Vegetarian/Indian. See description under Montreal, QC.

Quebec

Commensal

860 Saint-Jean St., Quebec, QC G1R 1R3

(418) 647-3733

Natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

Le Crac Aliments Sains & La Carotte Joyeuse

690 Rue St. Jean, Quebec, QC G1R 1P8

(418) 647-6881

Natural foods store/deli. Le Crac Aliments Sains & La Carotte Joyeuse means Crac Healthy Foods & The Happy Carrot. You can get your bulk food items, organic produce, and much more in the natural foods store. Their deli counter offers many vegan selections like veggie burgers which you can enjoy in their indoor seating area or for carry-out. Open daily lunch and dinner. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, soymilk, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $$.

·Restaurant Zen

966 Boulevard Rene-Levesque Ouest, Quebec, QC G1S 1T9

(418) 687-8936

Vegetarian/Chinese. Located near the Capital Galleries, Restaurant Zen offers vegetarian and vegan Chinese dishes, including their famed hot pot and vegetarian sushi. Also available are fresh fruits and vegetables. Restaurant Zen is part of the Zen Gardens line of vegetarian restaurants in Canada. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$.