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

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Burnaby

··Nam Vegan Express

8681 10th Ave., Burnaby, BC V3N 2S9

(604) 527-8138

Vegan/Vietnamese. Nam Vegan Express specializes in Vietnamese noodle soup. Enjoy soups including Vegan Pho, Wonton Soup, and more. Appetizers include eggless egg rolls, fresh salad rolls, Bao Buns, etc. Main dishes offerings include Sweet and Sour V-Chicken, Pan-fried Stuffed Eggplant, Vegetable Chow Mein, and more. Everything is vegan and no MSG is used.

Open Wednsday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Counter service
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$

locations

East Vancouver

··To Live For

1508 Nanaimo St., East Vancouver, BC V6L 4T8

604-690-2720

Vegan/bakery/café. Their best seller, Banana Bread, from which the entire dream was born, is made with hand peeled bananas, garnished with chocolate and toasted macadamia nuts, and spiced with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Another favorite is a poppy-seeded Lemon Loaf- textured with crunchy millet crumb, coconut milk-created creaminess and tang powered by a final, generous soaking of lemon juice. If you’re a serious chocolate lover, the Salted Double Chocolate Cookie laced with toasted marshmallows, is calling your name. Dark and studded with chocolate chips, it’s crowned with coarse salt and more marshmallows. There are Almond and Chocolate Croissants too. Since To Live For donates some proceeds monthly to animal rights organizations and charities, you contribute to animal welfare just by being a customer. What a great way to enjoy treats and help animals at the same time--kind of like eating your cake and having it too! Speaking of Cake, some are by the slice, or you may order a custom cake, or choose Grab and Go subject to availability. If you’re craving sweet and salty, Salted Caramel Biscoff Cake might hit the spot. Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Cake is another of the many cake options. Some savory items are Sourdough Breads, Breakfast Sandwich Croissants and Spanakopita.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner
Counter service
vegan options
latte, cappuccino, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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Kelowna

·Frankie We Salute You!

6-1717 Harvey Ave., Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G3

(236) 420-3338

Vegetarian café. Frankie, We Salute You! (or FWSY! for short) is a vegetarian restaurant that celebrates local foods. They carry plenty of vegan options, including their grilled asparagus tacos, Frankie Burger, and grilled charmoula cauliflower, each made with non-dairy cheeses. Canadian microbrew beers are available too, as well as a full bar.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

locations

Langley

Holy Falafel & Shawarma House

26426 56th Ave., Unit E, Langley, BC V4W 3Z3

(604) 607-0609

Middle Eastern. Holy Falafel & Shawarma House offers a menu of Middle Eastern fast food that is 75% vegetarian and 50% vegan. Enjoy tabbouleh, falafel, hummus, tahini, salads, soups, and baklava -- all at affordable prices. Conveniently located off the Trans Canada Highway, Holy Falafel is a great place to stop for a quick and tasty meal.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, non-alcoholic beer
VISA/MC/AMEX, $

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North Vancouver

··Buddha-Full

106 W. 1st St., Ste. 101, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A9

(604) 973-0231

Vegan/raw foods/organic/juice bar. Buddha-Full specializes in vegan, gluten-free, and raw foods. Menu items include raw nut burgers, raw nut cheesecake, pumpkin curried soup, and more. Try one of the many smoothies. Check out upcoming events on their website!

Open daily for late breakfast, lunch and early dinner
Limited service
take-out, delivery, catering, fresh juices, smoothies
VISA/MC/AMEX, $

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Penticton

··Angry Vegan Juice Bar and Vegan Food

536 Main St., Penticton, BC V2A 5C7

250-809-7610

Vegan/juice bar/café. Despite its name, Angry Vegan Juice Bar & Vegan Food makes its customers very happy with its bountiful menu of fresh juices, smoothies, burgers & wraps, and salads. They offer pre-made meals that work well for picnics or business lunches, and well-informed customers check social media to learn of their weekly specials. But you can’t go wrong choosing from their regular menu, with options like the Green Warrior Burger (made from white beans, spinach, parsley, green peas, and oats, served with a house-made cilantro lemon-cashew dressing) or the Rasta Salad (made with rotini noodles, onions, celery, and sweet peppers, tossed with a house-made ranch dressing). Their banana bread gets rave reviews, and you won’t resist the Bugs Bunny juice, made with a blend of carrots, apple, lemon, and ginger.

Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Closed Sunday
Full service
vegan options
fresh juices, smoothies, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC

··Stillfood Bistro

75 Front St., Penticton, BC V2A 1H2

778-559-3663

Vegan/bistro. Stillfood aims to create artistic, unique, plant-based fare. They endeavor to source ingredients from local farms. The menu rotates for seasonality and variety. Freshly prepared baked goods are available daily and gluten-free options are on hand. Although dinner is not served, they are especially popular for Brunch. The menu expresses a particular pride in their Eggs Benny consisting of: carrot lox, avocado, Stillfood egg, Stillfood hollandaise sauce, and more. Their take on classic French Toast is Little Red Hen sourdough or alkeme gluten-free sourdough and berry compote, with whipped topping. There’s also Mushroom Toast—an organic mushroom blend with their own hummus and Chick'n & Waffles with maple hot sauce and watermelon radish to name a few. Amongst wraps, sandwiches, and burgers there’s a Croissantwich featuring smoked tofu and hummus, a Falafel dressed with their own Lemon Tahini. Salads include a Roasted Beet Salad with Kale, tzatziki, house chèvere, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. One of their Bowls is Dan Dan, a rice noodles dish with Stillfood spicy peanut sauce, oyster mushrooms, bok choy, peppers and microgreens. Another is a Sushi Bowl—cabbage, edamame, red pepper, carrot, avocado, smoked tofu, lox and spicy mayo. A few of their desserts are Espresso Brownie, Carrot Cake, and Cinnamon Roll.

Open Thursday through Monday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Full service
vegan options
espresso, cappuccino, latte, take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

locations

Salmon Arm

··Stillfood Bistro

371 Alexander St., Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4H7

Vegan/bistro. See description under Penticton entry.

Open Wednesday through Monday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Closed Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
espresso, cappuccino, latte, take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

locations

Vancouver

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Richmond.)

Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

1833 Anderson St., #202, Vancouver, BC V6H 4E5

(604) 873-5923

Afghan. The Afghan Horsemen Restaurant offers authentic Afghani cuisine using the freshest of ingredients. They offer many vegetarian selections. Enjoy Hummus, Badenjan Borani (baked eggplant), Dahl (lentil stew), or the Vegan Plate. The ambiance is quite beautiful and sets the tone for an elegant dining experience. The Afghan Horsemen is located on Granville Island.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, wine/beer/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$

··Aleph Eatery

1889 Powell St., Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8

604-428-7975

Vegan/Middle Eastern. Béchamel eggplant, miso tahini risotto, hibiscus flower rolls, zaatar ceviche, hummus, and other dishes are available at Aleph Eatery.

Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
wine, take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $

·Budgie's Burritos

44 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3H9

(604) 874-5408

Vegetarian/Mexican. Budgie's Burritos offers inexpensive but tasty Mexican food that is all-vegetarian. Enjoy delicious tacos, quesadillas, burritos, or tortilla soup. You can make any vegetarian burrito vegan by substituting guacamole for cheese or sour cream at no extra charge!

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, beer
VISA/MC, $-$$

··Chau Veggie Express

5052 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, BC V5P 3T8

(604) 568-9508

Vegan/Vietnamese. Serves vegan savory dishes inspired by Vietnamese roots in family and culture. They offer 4 different soups and 4 bowl options. Starters include a fresh tempeh roll and also try one of their salads.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··Chi

1935 West 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7

Vegan/Vietnamese. Chef Chi Li combines her MasterChef Vietnam skills and commitment to a plant-based diet to create innovative and flavorful Vietnamese dishes at her restaurant. Li draws inspiration from her global travels in dishes like Pho Ga, a soup with chick’n king oyster mushrooms, tofu, basil, kaffir lime leaf, bean sprouts, and rice noodles. Between the many bowl, noodle, and sandwich options, there is something delicious for everyone. Don’t miss the Cha Ca La Vong, or Turmeric Fish, a “fish” tofu with turmeric, rice noodles, and vegetables, one of CNN’s “30 Dishes to try before you die vegan version.” Chi has fresh juices, smoothies and coffee, as well as cocktails and mocktails. No matter the dish, Chi prides itself on serving authentic plant-based Vietnamese cuisine to the people of Vancouver.

Open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
fresh juices, espresso, beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··Chickpea

4298 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9

(604) 620-0602

Vegan/Middle Eastern. Chickpea is another restaurant that doesn't try to confuse you with its name. If you like garbanzos, but can't quite decide on how you'd like them, this may be the place for you. Options range from pitas to platters, and they're open late!

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

·Do Chay

1392 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E4

(604) 225-8349

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. Do Chay is a completely vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. They have plenty of vegan options, just be sure to check the description on the menu! Do Chay offers meatless Vietnamese dishes such as pho, potstickers, dumplings, and plenty of rice and noodle dishes. Their most popular appetizer is the Coconut Rice Cakes which are seared in a cast iron and perfectly blend sweet and savory flavors.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
beer/alcohol, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX, $$

··Edible Flours

2280 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E3

(604) 734-8351

Vegan/bakery. Edible Flours is entirely vegan and also offers gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, and sugar-free products. Ingredients are organic whenever possible, and they only use unrefined sweeteners. Enjoy such treats as cakes, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, muffins, and donuts. They also serve coffee and tea. Edible Flours is a small, intimate space with some seating available. They are located in the neighborhood of Kitsilano.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Closed Monday
Counter service
take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC, $-$$

··Eternal Abundance

1025 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1

(604) 707-0088

Vegan/natural foods store/café/juice bar. Eternal Abundance is not only a fantastic vegan restaurant but they also have a huge selection of freshly made juices and a variety of all-organic and vegan groceries (seeking local items as much as possible). They have lots of raw dishes including sandwiches (on raw onion bread), nori rolls, wraps, rawslaw, burgers and lasagna. Their cooked meals include chili, grain bowls, and soups (changed daily). They have raw and cooked desserts including nut ice creams, biscotti, cookies, chocolate balls, cheesecake, and apple crumble. Their grocery selection includes fruits, vegetables, granolas, kale chips, and more! They feature cooking classes and events along with free Wi-Fi. Outdoor seating is available.

Open daily for late breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Counter service
take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies
VISA/MC, $$

··Folke

2585 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9

877-352-1835

Vegan. Kitsilano-based restaurant with ever-changing menu based around vegetables from local farms and alcohol from local breweries and wineries. Order a few small plates to share, or a 6-course tasting menu. Offerings include expertly selected, paired and prepared vegetable dishes such as beets with rose, hazelnut and rhubarb; dumplings with mushroom xo, gai lan, and ponzu; or a dessert consisting of rhubarb, fennel and chamomile. Guests can sit at tables amidst the classy indoor décor, at a bar overlooking the open kitchen, or on the covered patio outdoors. Chefs often interact with guests to speak about the dishes and the local farms the ingredients came from, and guests can also come to the daily “patio hang” at 3-5pm with beer, wine, and snacks. Menu prices include gratuity in an effort to pay the front-of-house staff a fair wage.

Open Thursday through Monday for dinner. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$$

··Good Dogs Plant Foods

1331 Robson St., Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6

604-331-0002

Vegan. Good Dogs Plant Foods offers a healthy farm-to-table menu with a full-service bar, while also supporting local artists (listing art for sale on their website) and hosting events in their Canadian eatery. The menu is evolving and serves—in addition to an array of plant-based hot dogs with their “exclusive” buns—fries, salads, and, of course, dessert. The fry offerings include a Poutine dish as well as kimchi fries with a gochujang aioli. The choices of hot dogs range from a more classic Ball Park Dog with sauerkraut, crispy onions, Dijon, and ketchup, to the upscale Thot Dog whose toppings include house queso, avocado salsa, and shishito salsa. Wash your hot dog down with any of a wide selection of beverages, including wine, beer, cocktails and mocktails, and specialty sodas. The current star of the dessert menu is the Lickity Split—a chocolate espresso brownie with 3 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, bananas, and decadent toppings including a vanilla salted butter caramel and a dark chocolate drizzle.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
espresso, cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

·Heirloom Vegetarian

1509 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6J 2E2

(604) 733-2231

Vegetarian/organic. Heirloom Vegetarian offers a contemporary but relaxed dining experience featuring a creative and completely vegetarian menu. They are dedicated to sustainability and use organic and local ingredients; there's even a place to park your bike! Heirloom is located in Vancouver's South Granville district. The restaurant is closed between brunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

Open daily for brunch and dinner through late night service
Full service
vegan options
wine/beer/alcohol
VISA/MC, $$

··Kokomo

611 Gore Ave., Vancouver, BC V6A 2Z8

(604) 428-6599

Vegan. They serve plant based bowls such as Nood Beach (rice noodles with tahini, veggies, and hummus) and Coastal Macro (brown rice with greens, tempeh, veggies, and Thai ginger dressing). Also have Acai bowls, salads, smoothies, vegan soft serve, and more.

Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch
Counter service
vegan options
fresh juices, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··Loving Hut Express

1200 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V4

(604) 780-1029

Vegan/food cart. Loving Hut Express is an all-vegan food cart that serves gourmet sandwiches and burgers. Try menu items such as the Crispy Chick'n Burger, Sunshine Teriyaki Burger, or Philly's Dream. Loving Hut is an international vegan restaurant chain with the slogan, "Be Veg. Go Green. Save the Planet." It was created with a vision that all beings could live in peace, love, and harmony with each other and the planet. Loving Hut Express is located in front of the Roundhouse Community Center by the corner of Pacific Boulevard and Davie Street in Yaletown. Make sure to check online before going as hours may vary.

Seasonal hours; check website
Take-out
vegan options
catering
VISA/MC, $

··MeeT

4288 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9

(604) 696-1010

12 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A5

(604) 696-1111

1165 Mainland St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2

(604) 696-1165

Vegan. MeeT’s menu is loaded with classic comfort food dishes made completely vegan. Familiar items include vegan Mac and Cheese or the Mediterranean Burger. MeeT offers more adventurous options like the Noodle-y Thai Bowl. Many dishes are gluten free or can be made gluten free with substitutions. Be sure to check out the rotating art displays while there.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

·Ofra's Kitchen

1088 Denman St., Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8

(604) 688-2444

Vegetarian/Middle Eastern. Ofra's Kitchen is a Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant offering Middle Eastern dishes with an Israeli flare in Downtown Vancouver, two blocks from the ocean. On the menu they offer Falafel and Burgers, Hummus Plates, Salads, a delicious sounding lentil soup, desserts, and authentic, slow cooked, Turkish coffee and tea made with real mint leaves.

Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

··Pizzeria Grano

3240 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3M5

(604) 876-5408

Vegan/pizzeria. Pizzeria Grano on Main Street serves fully plant based pizzas, desserts, and antipasto, allowing customers to pick from a variety of tomato base, oil base, or garlic base pizzas. Customers can even personalize their vegan pizzas with toppings ranging from plant-based sausage, to zucchini, to whipped potato, to cashew mozzarella, to many more! Also, all ‘cheeses’ are plant-based and hand-crafted and locally sourced, and pizzas are baked in a traditional brick oven.

Open Tuesday through Friday for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

·Po Kong Vegetarian Restaurant

1334 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E4

(604) 876-3088

Vegetarian/Chinese. Formerly the popular Bo Kong on Main, Po Kong has the same owners, chefs, and staff. The menu is mostly the same too. Enjoy tofu dishes, noodles, and mock meat dishes.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC, $-$$

·Sun Bo Kong

1363 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3

(604) 255-8927

Vegetarian/Chinese. Sun Bo Kong features a very traditional chinese menu full of vegetable, dim sum, and noodle dishes. Diners will find many classic dishes made vegetarian and vegan friendly. Try out any of the “mock meat” options, or stick with a more vegetable based classics. Be sure to ask about any new specials! Accepts reservations.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out
VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$

·Sweet Cherubim

1105 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3

(604) 253-0969

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. This natural foods store and vegetarian café offers international cuisine, including salads, samosas, dahl, tofu veggie roll, non-dairy lasagna, nut loaf, vegan desserts, and much more. Also enjoy music and the art gallery.

Open daily for late breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, non-alcoholic beer
VISA/MC, $$

·Tatta Chulha

47 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1W1

(604) 477-1651

Vegetarian. Tatta Chulha makes home-styled Rajasthani Thal cuisine that serves as a great family food pick-up joint. They make dishes for spice lovers as well as for those who prefer milder food. Some unique items on their menu include aloo fry, papad pyaz, baatis, jeera rice, sooji kheer, and malpua.

Open Wednesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

·The Acorn Restaurant & Bar

3995 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3

(604) 566-9001

Vegetarian/contemporary. The Acorn is a contemporary restaurant in Riley Park. The menu is completely vegetarian, with vegan and raw items noted as such. A special late night menu is offered along with their full bar. Enjoy the freshest, seasonal foods at this upscale eatery.

Open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner through late night service. Closed Monday
Full service
vegan options
wine/beer/alcohol
VISA/MC, $$

·The Arbor

3941 Main St., Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2

(604) 620-3256

Vegetarian. The Arbor makes everything in-house, down to the ketchup and mustard. Their various comfort foods are made with ingredients sourced from local farmers. Options include southern-fried artichoke sandwiches, baja tacos with battered oyster mushrooms, a house-made 1/4 lb veggie burger, and more!

Open Thursday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

·The Burrow

2781 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5

(604) 568-8224

Vegetarian/Mexican. The Burrow focuses on using local and organic ingredients. All enchiladas, tacos, and burritos are served in handmade tortillas with your choice of salsa or guacamole. They also feature house-made sangria. Brunch is served on weekends.

Open Monday through Friday for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner.
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, special beverages, take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··The Cider House

1602 Yew St., Vancouver, BC V6K 3E7

(604) 558-1975

Vegan. The Cider House seems like a super welcoming, cheery place to go and get some drinks or sit down and have some plant-based food. Just steps away from the beach, pick up your grub and cold cider and take it to the sand. Their ciders are all local, based out of British Columbia cider makers. Some unique items on their menu are the Oyster Mushroom Calamari, the Limu Poke Bowl, and the Good Ol’ Dirty Burger made with their house patty and tomato jam. Try these out while enjoying the family-feel environment where they promote community, connection, and kindness.

Open Monday through Friday for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

·The Naam Restaurant

2724 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1

(604) 738-7151

Vegetarian/natural foods. Founded in 1968, this funky, casual restaurant offers a wide assortment of dishes. Offerings include tofu scrambles, vegan pancakes, veggie sausage, salads, hummus, pita pizzas, veggie burgers, Mexican dishes, a veggie-nut steak platter, and much more. All foods are made on the premises, and live music is performed each evening. Naam is located in the heart of Vancouver's Kitsilano district and near the beach.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer
VISA/MC, $-$$

·The Workshop: Vegetarian Café

296 Pemberton Ave. North, Vancouver, BC V7P 2R5

(604) 973-0163

Vegetarian. The Workshop: Vegetarian Cafe serves Japanese inspired noodle and rice bowls, as well as desserts and coffee. You can order their baked goods in bulk.

Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, catering
VISA/MC/DISC, $$

··Vegan Cave

415 Abbott St., Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3

604-423-4211

Vegan/pizzeria. In the mood for pizza? You might get your Zen on with Pesto Prana made with sautéed Broccoli, Artichokes, Cashew ricotta cheese and Tapioca Mozzarella on a pesto sauce base, topped with Vegan Ranch. Or go wild with Freaky Greeky—a pesto based pizza topped with Cashew Feta, crushed walnuts, olives, oregano, and more, finished with olive oil and fresh basil. Whichever pizza you select, choose from Homemade Roots Crust, Nutty Almond Crust, or Real Deal Organic crust. Then, if you like, you can build on your foundation, with a plethora of sauce choices including: Blue Cheese, Avocado, Balsamic and BBQ to name a few. All pizzas are 12”. If you want to go the extra mile, vegetable toppings include: the usual options plus walnuts, artichoke, beans, greens, broccoli, mushrooms, olives, pineapple and more. “Meat” toppings are Bacon, Chicken or Sausage. You could also get a little cheesy with extra Cashew cheese. There are a few salad choices including Spicy Chorizo with salsa, cilantro and avocado sauce. There’s also a vegan chicken Tandoori Bowl and a Chili Cave Bowl that includes beets. Both are served on brown rice or quinoa and available with extra options similar to some of the pizza toppings. Both also come in Wrap versions and include Hummus. For dessert, you might taste travel to the Big Apple with Vegan New York Cheesecake. If you prefer house-made options, there’s rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins, or dates with walnuts and tahini on top. Vegan Cave is located very close to Gastown.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for dinner
Full service
vegan options
take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

··Vegan Fried Chick'un

2961 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9

Vegan. Chick'un nuggets, hot crispy chick’un burger, yam fries, chick’un tenders, and more are available.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··Vegan Pizza House

2119 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T4

(604) 248-5336

Vegan/pizza/Italian. Vegan Pizza House offers an all-vegan menu with pizzas such as Vegan Meat Lover, Greek Special, Vegan Seafood, and Hawaiian. They also offer Spaghetti with Vegan Meat Sauce, Baked Lasagna, and Salads. Gluten-free options are also available.

Open Tuesday through Thursday for dinner. Open Friday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday
Counter service
take-out, delivery, catering
VISA/MC, $$

··Vegan Pudding & Co.

#101-422 Richards St., Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4

778-379-0545

Vegan. Simple take-out window in downtown Vancouver specializing in all-vegan custard pudding — a smooth, creamy treat made from kabocha squash, coconut milk and maple syrup. All ingredients are organic and vegan, and free of white sugar nuts and soy. Flavors include vanilla and caramel, matcha green tea, chocolate, sesame etc. They also do a soy pudding and vegan crème brûlée, and offer a kit to make your own pudding at home, and their products can be found in numerous restaurants and grocery stores.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and early dinner. Closed Sunday
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $

··Vegan Shoku

2260 W. 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z8

604-566-6556

Vegan/Japanese. Vegan Shoku’s menu is 100% vegan, but the breadth and depth of their offerings and the presentation of their dishes strongly rival those of traditional sushi establishments. A mere glance at their Instagram page demonstrates the artfulness of their plates. The menu ranges from Appetizers including Tofu Katsu and Calamari to Wraps such as the Tuna Poke, to Sashimi, Tempura, Oshizushi, Nigiri, and Rice Bowls (including one with Spam). Not in the mood to make a decision after a long day? Go with one of the Combination options, such as the Dynamite Combo that includes a Dynamite roll, salmon, tomato, baby corn, and inari. Sounds too good—or too fishy—to be true? Best to go and try and see for yourself!

Open Wednessday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday
Full service
vegan options
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$$

··Viet Family Vegan

1414 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9

236-429-2613

Vegan/Vietnamese. Vietfamily Vegan is a family run business that prides their selves in the food they serve. They want to show how your mind, body, and soul are all connected through the food you eat. Some of the dishes they offer include summer rolls, papaya salad, pho, eggplant chick’n, coconut udon, as well as a vegan and gluten-free pad Thai.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
latte, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$$

··Virtuous Pie

583 Main St., Vancouver, BC V6A 2V1

(604) 620-0060

Vegan/Italian. Virtuous pie offers a heavenly yet sinful dining experience. What better place to indulge than a vegan restaurant serving mainly pizza and ice cream? Their pizzas range from a standard/not-so-standard Margherita pie made with cashew cheese and fresh basil to one called Stranger Wings topped with crispy buffalo cauliflower and vegan blue cheese. Their ice cream has eclectic flavors like Basil and Peach Jam. Sit back and enjoy plant based pizza served on hand-made pizza plates in a crisp, modern atmosphere.

Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Full service
vegan options
espresso, cappuccino, beer/wine, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

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Vernon

·The Roxy Café

3008 31 St., Vernon, BC V1T 5H7

250-541-0207

Vegetarian café. Dine on breakfast options such as Ranchero Wrap and Breaky-Wich, Coconut Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce; lunchtime wraps and bowls, soups, salads, fries. Sourdough bread is sold several times a week as well. Indoor and outdoor seating weather permitting. Hours may vary seasonally.

Open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday and Monday
Counter service
vegan options
espresso, latte, cappuccino, take-out
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

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Victoria

··Cinnaholic

102-535 Yates St., Victoria, BC V8W 2Z6

778-265-2564

Vegan/bakery. Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls -- and they are all vegan! Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between. They offer other sweet treats including cookies.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, catering
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$

··Fern Café Bakery

1115 N. Park St. #1, Victoria, BC V8T 1C7

250-590-3376

Vegan bakery. Enjoy a full café menú and drinks, with a featured brunch ítem on weekends. Everything made in house from scratch – burgers, hand-cut fries, mac n cheese, fried chickun. Sample breakfast ítem: Big Bad Breakfast Sandwich – spicy chorizo crumble, tofu egg, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, crispy fried hash brown patty, kétchup, and mayo on a toasted ciabatta bun. Sample burger: BBQ Plant Burger – plant-based burger patty, lettuce, tomato, mayo, “honey” mustard, BBQ sauce and pickles on a sesame seed bun. Sample salad: Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad – kale, chopped lettuce, croutons, and vegan parmesan. Outdoor seating weather permitting.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner
Counter service
vegan options
take-out, delivery
VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

··Green Cuisine

560 Johnson St., Victoria, BC V8W 3C6

(250) 385-1809

Vegan. In the Market Square area, this restaurant offers a hot buffet and a salad buffet that changes daily. Among their offerings are soups, bean and grain dishes, shepard's pie, spanikopita, paella, curries, Thai noodles, falafel, and desserts made without white sugar. Organic items are used whenever possible.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Buffet
vegan options
fresh juices, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, non-alcoholic beer, take-out, catering
VISA/MC, $

··MeeT

797 Hillside, Victoria, BC V8T 1Z5

Vegan. MeeT’s menu is loaded with classic comfort food dishes made completely vegan. Familiar items include vegan Mac and Cheese or the Mediterranean Burger. MeeT offers more adventurous options like the Noodle-y Thai Bowl. Many dishes are gluten-free or can be made gluten-free with substitutions. Be sure to check out the rotating art displays while there.

Open daily for lunch and dinner
Full service
vegan options
beer/wine/alcohol, take-out, catering
MC/AMEX/DISC, $$

Wild Fire Bread and Pastry

1517 Quadra St, Victoria, BC V8W 2L3

(250) 381-3473

Bakery. In the center of downtown Victoria, Wild Fire Bakery offers organic naturally leavened breads baked fresh daily in their own wood fired brick ovens. Sample one or all of the varieties, like three seed, rye, ciabatta, or raisin walnut.

Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Closed Sunday
Limited service
vegan options
take-out, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino
$

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