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

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•• Vegan or vegetarian restaurant
§ Reviewer's choice

Quebec

Boisbriand

•• Commensal

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

(450) 420-5175

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

Greenfield Park

•• Commensal

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

(450) 676-1749

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. Established in 1977, Commensal offers more than 100 items on the menu. The 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, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Laval

•• Commensal

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

(450) 978-9124

Vegetarian/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 H3B 4J8

(514) 871-1480

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

Formosa Gastronomie D'asie

2115 St. Denis St., Montreal, QC H2X 3K8

(514) 282-1966

Thai. There is a vegetarian section on the menu with tasty-sounding dishes, but be aware that this restaurant also serves exotic and game meats. No peanuts or MSG is used in the food. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner. Full service, take-out, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $-$$.

Foxy's Kosher Pizza

5987 Victoria Ave., Montreal, QC H3W 2R9

(514) 739-8777

Kosher/natural foods. Foxy's features kosher pizza. Open Sunday through Friday. Closed Saturday. Cafeteria, beer, take-out, $.

•• Pushap Restaurant and Sweets

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. Open daily for three meals. Full service, special drinks, take-out, $$.

•• 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. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, reservations required, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, catering, delivery, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$$.

Pierrefonds

•• Pushap Restaurant and Sweets

11999 Boul. Goulin W., Pierrefonds, QC H8Z 1V8

(514) 683-0556

Vegetarian/Indian. See description under Montreal, QC.

Quebec

Bouquinerie-Café Mille Feuille

1405 Chemin Ste.-Foy, Quebec, QC G1S 2N7

(418) 681-4520

Natural foods. Situated in an historic house with a fireplace, the café offers a primarily vegetarian menu with meatless chili, cauliflower with mushroom and cheese in tomato sauce, millet pie, quiche, bread with cheese, salads, and spanakopita. Outdoor dining is available in the summer, and you can also enjoy their art exhibitions. Open daily for three meals in the summer. Full service, reservations recommended, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer/alcohol, non-alcoholic wine/beer, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/DC, $$.

•• Commensal

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

(418) 647-3733

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.

•• Restaurant Zen

966 Boul 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. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $$.

Trois-Riviéres

•• Commensal

950 Des Récollets Blvd., Trois-Riviéres, QC G8Z 3W9

(819) 841-0377

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. See description under Greenfield Park, QC.