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

British Columbia

Burnaby East Vancouver Fort Langley Kelowna Ladysmith Langley Langley Twp. Nanaimo North Vancouver Penticton Port Moody Salmon Arm Tofino Vancouver Vernon Victoria White Rock

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.

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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.

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Fort Langley

··Grounds & Greens Café

A - 9124 Glover Rd., Fort Langley, BC V1M 0E6

236-451-0042

Vegan café. Grounds & Greens Café aims to focus on kindness, improvement, and sustainability. Making all their meals in house, they strive to provide nutritionally balanced, creative dishes, often with local ingredients. The menu indicates several gluten-free options. Check their Current Promos for Specials. There’s outdoor seating too. The witty menu includes several Bowl choices like Rice Rice Baby with crispy tofu, spicy peanut sesame sauce, soy mayo, cashews, cucumber, carrots, mango, and jasmine rice. Return of the Mac offers Cavatappi pasta, roasted mushrooms, cheesey sauce, parmesan, gremolata, and truffle oil. In the Bread section, Greens Toastie boasts pea and edamame hummus, tomato jam, avocado, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onions, basil, and tofu feta. Boujie Bread brings homemade ricotta, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, confit garlic, and truffled walnut apple honey to name a few bread choices. You might drench your thirst with one of their creative beverages. Here’s a peek at some sweet Treats: “butter cream”-iced Carrot Cake Cookie with candied pecans, Devil Wears Prada chocolate cupcake dolled up in beetroot and vanilla icing, Perfect Pear Doughnut paired with coconut pecan caramel icing, or Monkey Business Muffin taking dessert seriously with banana, walnut, chocolate chips and butter icing. But wait, there S’more Cookie with vanilla base, marshmallow and chocolate chips!

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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.

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Ladysmith

··Plantitude

431 1st Ave., Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A1

250-924-1201

Vegan. At Plantitude the goal is fresh, made-from-scratch, local, organic food whenever possible; this extends to their coffee, wine, beer offerings as well. While Brunch includes some items in common with the Dinner menu, you could fortify yourself with some Comfort Fuel like Chikin and Waffles with sriracha maple syrup and candied bacon; Sausage Mushroom Melt with aioli, spinach, mushrooms, and “Beyond Meat” breakfast patties on a toasted English muffin topped with melted cheddar and crispy oyster mushrooms; Cinnamon Maple French Toast or Waffles and Bacun with maple syrup, coconut whip and fruit cup; or Plantitude Benny--toasted English muffin with aioli, sautéed spinach, and mushrooms, bacun, tofu-fried 'egg' with cheddar yolk, almondaise, and potato nuggets. Dinner choices begin with Small Plates like Garlic Butter & White Wine Sautéed Prawns crafted with Konjac root prawns, arugula, and ciabatta toast. There’s also Soup & Salads. There are a few Bowls including Spicy Lemongrass Chikin and Veg Bowl with sautéed peppers, onions, chickpeas, and zucchini, topped with carrot, cabbage shreds, sprouts, black sesame seeds, and brown rice. Grilled Better Brat features “Beyond Meat” brat sausages with mushroom red-wine gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, and grilled seasonal veggies. Smokie Mac & Cheese with Bacun, offers caramelized onions, baby peas, creamy three cheese sauce topped with mixed cheese shreds. Mushroom Risotto showcases mixed mushrooms, baby peas, garlic, sage, and sunflower parma. Peppercorn Sirloin Burger is a peppered “Impossible” burger with caramelized onions, cheddar, arugula, and peppercorn mayo. Many Gluten-Free options are available. You may want to leave room for Desserts like Brownies, Fudge Bars, Tiramisu, Caramel Pecan Torte, and more.

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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.

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Langley Twp.

··The Plant Parlour

8912 202 St. #100, Langley Twp., BC V1M 4A7

604-513-1142

Vegan. Variety being the spice of life, The Plant Parlour’s menu is ever evolving. Check out their Limited Time Food and Drink Specials. There are also some gluten-free options. For those sweet on Brunch there are Sprouted Spelt Waffles with Madagascar vanilla Cocowhip, raspberry curd, Matcha Hemp heart butter, local berries, and maple syrup or Hi Fi Stuffed French Toast with psyllium husks, chia, seasonal compote, Mascarpone, Fennel Pistachio Strudel, and blueberry orange syrup. Savory Brunch offers Brekky Tacos with Nooch Cheddar scramble, Sausage Crumble, shaved cabbage, house-made Feta, and spicy mayo; Sweet and Smoky Bacon Benny with tofu, Nooch scramble, sautéed spinach, and more in Cashew Hollandaise; or Chicken n’ Waffles--Spelt Waffles, Cauliflower, Corn Succotash, and Maple Bourbon Orange syrup. Brunch Drinks include various mint and mocha Lattes, all sorts of Coffee Drinks and Vanilla Bean Cashew Ice Cream BYOF Float and Malt Teaser—a rich cocoa shake. Some examples of dishes available for both weekend Brunch and the Wednesday-Friday menu are Sandos, Pastas like Carbonara with crisp bacon and peas in their Creamy Sauce, topped with whipped citrus pea ricotta or 3 Cheeze Alfredo featuring smoked Provolone, Parm, Mozza and Cashew Cauliflower cream sauce; Shareables such as Calamari made from hearts of palm, King Oyster mushrooms, and Dill Aioli; or Poutine with homemade cashew Mozza, creamy Feta, crumbled seitan, and their own gravy; Handhelds like Filet o Feesh made with marinated aubergine, Tempura beer batter and dill aioli or slow roasted; Braised Beef Dip with thinly shaved, spiced Seitan on a garlic Baguette with au jus for dipping, to name a few of several. Some of the additional weekday choices are Spring Chicken Sando with citrus slaw, dill pickles, and tangy mustard, as well as Flatbread dishes like Southwest BBQ—chicken, cashew mozzarella, pineapple, roasted corn, Brussels, Spicy Mayo, and homemade Feta or Deconstructed banh mi showcasing Ginger Cream Sauce, lemongrass, chicken, cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and cheese. For Dessert, there’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie with caramel, vanilla bean ice cream, and candied almonds or Blueberry Cobbler featuring wild blueberries, Oat Crumble, and vanilla bean ice cream.

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Nanaimo

··Eve Olive

5281 Rutherford Rd. #102, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N9

250-585-5337

Vegan. Globally inspired cuisine, handcrafted with many gluten-free options. Some Starters include Stuffed Greek Mushrooms--Cremini mushrooms filled with tomato, onion, mozzarella, house-made feta, and garnished with stuffed green olive (gluten-free) or Crispy BBQ Cauliflower Bites (GF) Beer battered with whisky infused BBQ sauce. A GF Salad option is Vietnamese Noodle with greens and cabbage over vermicelli rice noodles, home-made sesame hoisin vinaigrette, fresh cilantro, mint, roasted cashews, and sesame seeds. Handhelds include a Beyond Meat Burger or Pulled Pork Style Mushroom Sandwich—Stir-fried organic oyster mushrooms with BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and Cajun potato wedges, yam fries, or Caesar salad. One Main is Thai Coconut Curry with tofu, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, green beans, and onion, over linguini rice noodles with basil. Tom Yum Hot Pot has similar ingredients, except it has mushrooms and cilantro and a tomato based broth with dried seaweed, instead of curry. There's also Souvlaki or Greek Goddess Plate--Greek salad with house-made feta, lemon roasted rosemary potatoes, oyster mushroom kalamari, house-made hummus, and tzatziki, along with pita or celery sticks. Sweet Potato Rosé Ravioli with cheesy cashew cream rosé sauce, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and chili flakes is another option, as is (GF) Penne with Truffle Cream Sauce with house-made cashew cream, spinach, cremini mushrooms, and truffle oil drizzle. There’s also a handful of Pizzas to choose from. Can’t wait to hear about Dessert? A couple they have had are Decadent Lemon Tart Pie with berry garnish (GF) and a Decadent Chocolate Cake with coco whip and berry garnish (GF), but you’ll have to visit to find out for sure!

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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!

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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.

··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.

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Port Moody

··Kokomo

121 Brew St., Unit #3, Port Moody, BC V3H 0E6

604-492-2866

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.

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Salmon Arm

··Stillfood Bistro

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

Vegan/bistro. See description under Penticton entry.

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Tofino

··Bravocados

3-368 Main St., Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0

250-725-3667

Vegan. A restaurant with expansive vegan foods and a friendly, fun atmosphere. Some food options include Mushroom Calamari, Bao Buns, and Sam’s Sammie, a vegan egg sandwich.

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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.

··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.

··Bonus Bakery

401 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC V6C 3R2

778-997-2245

Vegan bakery. A plant-based bakery offering an assortment of coffee drinks and decadent, elaborately made confections. Some choices with popular crowd appeal include the Bonus Cookie, Cookies n Cream Cookie, Sprinkles Cookie, Cinnamon Roll Cookie, Lava Cake Cookie, Tiramisu Cookie, Birthday Confetti Cookie, Crème Brûlée Cookie, Cinnamon Bun, and Almond Croissant. Gluten-free options include the GF lava cookie, GF sprinkle cake, and GF carrot cake. Bonus Bakery also offers some specialty items on a rotating basis. Please note that online orders can be picked up at 407 Industrial Avenue (kitchen only; this is not a storefront); be sure to check their website for the latest information about pickup and delivery windows.

·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!

··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.

··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.

··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!

··COFU Pressed Sushi

1833 Anderson St. #103, Vancouver, BC V6J 1J8

604-730-7999

Vegan/Asian. Seventeen sushi offerings including Sahi (marinated radish and raspberry, portobello, « Short Rib, » and « Salmon » (sauce – cilantro, wild carrot)) and Onsai (red chard, Mexican, King Oyster Mushroom, « Tuna » (sauce – vivid beets, spicy mayo)). Special Menu features Short Rib Bowl, Vegan Keema Curry, Spicy Salmon Don, and Vegan Ramen. Various sauces and appetizers available. Dessert includes vegan ice cream and vegan cheesecake.

·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.

··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.

··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.

··Feast & Fallow

305 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 2S5

604-723-3433

Vegan café/bakery. Offering a comfortable, spacious café setting perfect for catching up with friends or getting some work done, Feast & Fallow aims to feed its community with fresh-baked bread, local coffee, sandwiches, and a Saturday all-day brunch, while also feeding the greater good, with education, advocacy work, and a volunteer program. Individuals who can commit the time can sign up for volunteer shifts and in return will receive training in areas including kitchen preparation and barista skills. The menu varies but prioritizes delicious baked goods, like their sourdough bread, cinnamon buns, and banana bread. Special attention is given to the quality of their coffee and espresso, and for some the coffee alone is enough to make them repeat customers. Oat milk is the default milk in their coffee drinks, but other plant-based milks are available.

··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.

··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.

··Khoe

1370A E. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V5L 2A8

778-917-5208

Vegan. Appetizers include Crispy Spring Rolls (filled with carrot, taro, vegan ground meat, mushroom, and vermicelli, served with vegan fish sauce) and Sweet Chili Tofu (crispy tofu tossed in sweet chili sauce, with crispy wonton chips and green onion). Bowls include Khoe Bowl (signature vermicelli salad bowl with crispy spring rolls, glazed tofu, and fresh salad, served with vegan fish sauce dressing), and Chick’n Vermicelli Bowl (marinated vegan lemongrass chick’n with a sweet & savoury soy glaze served on a vermicelli salad bowl, vegan fish sauce, and pickled veg.). They feature a “Combo for Two” (any 2 bowls plus a side or dessert of your choice). Banh Mi Sandwiches include Shroom Banh Mi (battered oyster mushroom with vegan red curry mayo, pickled veg, cucumber, cilantro, and Sriracha Revolver hot sauce). Baos include Chick’n Bao (marinated vegan lemongrass chick’n with a sweet and savoury soy glaze, vegan mayo, cabbage slaw, and cilantro). Dessert is Mango Tapioca (coconut tapioca dessert with mango purée topped with toasted coconut flakes and pistachios).

··Kokomo

2028 Vine St., Vancouver, BC V6K 3K1

604-428-5017

3435 Commercial St., Vancouver, BC V5N 4E8

604-428-6599

3270 Edgemont Blvd. North, Vancouver, BC V7R 2P2

604-971-5288

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.

··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.

··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.

··Mila Plant-Based

185 Keefer St., Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3

604-844-8040

Vegan. With environmental concern, MILA strives to create innovative cuisine served with “comfort” and “warmth” in an “elevated” and “approachable” way. Some Brunch offerings are wild Mushroom Crepe with cauliflower feta, caramelized onions, labneh, and parsley; Tiramisu Pancakes with whipped cream, chocolate espresso ganache, sour cherry glaze, and chocolate espresso soil; and Shakshuka smoky pepper tomato stew with seasonal beans, smashed potatoes, miso garlic, and sourdough. There are Brunch Cocktails too. Lunch/Dinner Starters include Feta Stuffed Date with pistachio, olive oil, and maldon salt and smashed Kare Potatoes in Japanese curry sauce with furikake, nori, and green onion, as well as several Vegan Sushi options. Some Mains are Cold Pho Salad of udon noodles, pho sauce, Asian pear, cucumber, radish and birds eye chili, Mushroom and Sausage Tagliatelle with Alfredo, pesto, parmesan and miso garlic sourdough, plus several other choices. Happy Hour possibilities abound like Tuna Crispy Rice with watermelon akami tuna, sushi rice, lime kewpie mayo, green onion and sesame seeds, Cacio e Pepe with cashew miso cheese, tagliatelle, parmesan, and lemon and many more selections. Desserts include coconut custard Key Lime Pie with an espresso crust and whipped cream, orange butter Crepes Suzette with Cointreau, brandy, whipped cream, and seasonal fruit, and Peanut Butter Cup Pie with puffed crisps, chocolate ganache, maldon salt, and gold flakes.

·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.

·Phap Uyen Darma Garden Veggie Deli

3195 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5K2

778-800-9714

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. No-frills Vietnamese café that provides a selection of Banh Mi (veggie subs), noodle veggie soups, and salads. Don't miss the Bun Hue (spicy hot noodle soup), Bun Rieu (veggie rieu noodle soup), Bi Cuon (veggie salad rolls), and Pho (noodle soup with mock meat). The dining space features cafeteria-style seating, with half a dozen tables and a fridge that is stocked with Vietnamese desserts and prepared meals to go. The staff speaks limited English, but they do their best to accommodate their customers.

··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.

·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.

·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.

·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.

·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.

··Tera V Burger

2961 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9

604-336-3575

Vegan/Burger Joint. Enjoy burgers, fried chickun, fries, salads, and more.

·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.

·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!

·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.

··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.

·The Hestia Veggie

1161 Davie St., Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2

672-399-1161

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. All dishes at this restaurant are vegan except for one dessert! The Hestia Veggie aims to promote being 'Plant-Powered for a Better World' and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Of the several Appetizer options, a few are Papaya Sea Grapes Salad with dried mushroom, Vietnamese coriander and pineapple sauce, Shaken Fries With Truffle, offering Potato, truffle oil, vegan cheese, and Crispy Summer Roll--a spicy combination of taro, carrot, mushroom, vermicelli, tofu, beans, house-made sauce, lemongrass and mint. To name a few of the choices under Mains & Soup, there’s Eggplant Claypot with vegan meat, mushroom, basil, and peanuts served with special sauce and rice, Miso Udon Truffle Carbonara featuring Udon noodles, king oyster mushroom, vegan meat, green coconut miso, vegan cheese, and mixed greens, Hestia Saffron Curry—a spicy mélange of Curry, broccoli, cauliflower, potato, mushroom, green beans, and saffron served with sticky rice and spicy Pad Thai, showcasing crispy tofu, chives, bean sprouts, vegan shrimp, peanuts & rice noodles. Vegetable dishes include Smokey Eggplant - GF*, with vegan meat, peanut, scallion, pineapple sauce, and Wok Fried Brussel Sprouts with house-made sauce. To polish off your meal, the vegan Dessert choice is Hestia Banana Roll with vegan ice cream.

·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.

·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.

··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.

··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.

··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.

··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!

·Veggiebowl

2222 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2T7

604-620-7672

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. They offer soups, noodles, spring rolls, veggie rolls, and more. Their dishes are beautifully plated, as each dish has a spectacular look.

··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.

··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.

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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.

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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.

··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.

··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.

··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.

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.

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White Rock

··Grounds & Greens Café

1369 Johnston Rd., White Rock, BC V4B 3Z3

604-531-0990

Vegan café. Grounds & Greens Café aims to focus on kindness, improvement, and sustainability. Making all their meals in house, they strive to provide nutritionally balanced, creative dishes, often with local ingredients. They list several gluten-free options. Also check their Current Promos for various Specials. There’s outdoor seating too. The witty menu includes several Bowl choices like Rice Rice Baby with crispy tofu, spicy peanut sesame sauce, soy mayo, cashews, cucumber, carrots, mango, and jasmine rice. Return of the Mac offers Cavatappi pasta, roasted mushrooms, cheesey sauce, parmesan, gremolata, and truffle oil. In the Bread section, Greens Toastie boasts pea and edamame hummus, tomato jam, avocado, crispy chickpeas, pickled red onions, basil, and tofu feta. Boujie Bread brings homemade ricotta, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, confit garlic and truffled walnut apple honey to name a few bread choices. There are lots of creative beverages to choose from! Here’s a peek at some sweet Treats: “butter cream”-iced Carrot Cake Cookie with candied pecans, Devil Wears Prada chocolate cupcake dolled up in beetroot and vanilla icing, Perfect Pear Doughnut paired with coconut pecan caramel icing, or Monkey Business Muffin taking dessert seriously with banana, walnut, chocolate chips and butter icing. But wait, there S’more Cookie with vanilla base, marshmallow and chocolate chips!

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