Nuba
The solely non-vegetarian/vegan institution I’m including to this listing, Nuba earns its inclusion due to its vegan and gluten-free choices. A sequence of eating places, its Lebanese meals is scrumptious and satisfying, together with dishes like mjadra, falafel and crispy cauliflower. A favorite for its well-priced lunch platters, I adore it as a result of its vegan choices are so well-marked on the menu. It’s a crowd pleaser, notably in case your eating companions eat meat.
Arbor
Arbor is the little sister of Acorn (see point out in article beneath) and is value a visit if you happen to like consolation meals – get the tacos and brussels sprouts. The vibe is glamorous diner, and so they have a stunning outside patio in the summertime months. As properly as their consolation staples (poutine, mac ‘n’ cheese and many others.) they do a tasty vary of flatbread pizzas and have desserts.
The Naam
An inventory of the place to eat vegan in Vancouver wouldn’t be full with out a nod to Vancouver’s oldest vegetarian restaurant. Opened in 1968, The Naam is cherished for its cosy location that’s open 24 hours a day and its fixed menu staples (I haven’t observed many modifications in the previous couple of years). Prices are good and parts are large, though the meals could be heavy. It’s value noting that their menu is geared barely extra in the direction of vegetarians than vegans and I’ve discovered choices extra restricted than at different eating places. Nonetheless, it’s value going for a hearty meal and to absorb its historical past.
Meet
Meet has cemented itself in Vancouver as being the vegan finest burger joint round, cherished by vegans and omnivores alike. And with good motive! Portions are large, costs are affordable and so they resolve that age-old conundrum of whether or not you order fries or salad along with your burger: at Meet, you get each. Granted, the burgers are fairly junky however they do vary of wholesome bowls and salads as properly. There are three places: Main Street, Yaletown and Gastown.
Heirloom Vegetarian
Heirloom is THE place to go for brunch, whether or not vegan or vegetarian. Served on a regular basis till the afternoon, their menu contains the at all times scrumptious hashes, vegan bennies and omelettes. This restaurant positively wins for its design – it’s all white partitions and window containers of geraniums. Although they’re open for dinner day-after-day too, brunch is (for my part) the place they actually excel. The price ticket is just a little larger right here however parts are giant and the meals is superbly introduced. There are two places – South Granville and Ambleside.
Virtuous Pie
One phrase: pizza. These guys make a variety of actually scrumptious, all-vegan pizzas with names like ‘Ultraviolet’ and ‘Stranger Wings’. Who wouldn’t wish to eat these? It’s one of the best non-dairy pizza I’ve ever had, not least as a result of Virtuous Pie make their very own cashew ‘mozzarella’ in-house. I like the assorted pre-packed vegan cheeses on the market, but it surely’s nice to have an alternate that’s just a little extra wholefood and really tastes extra like mozzarella. All the pizzas could be made gluten-free, and so they additionally serve their very own vary of ice cream.
Chickpea
A restaurant whose focus is – unsurprisingly – within the identify, Chickpea serves stunning falafel, pitas and salads certain to fill you up. The meals can also be moderately priced. Dishes are vibrant and the atmosphere of the restaurant is relaxed and funky. They’ve simply launched a brand new indulgent brunch menu (pictured above) which provides waffles, vegan bennies and locally-made vegan bacon. My favorite menu merchandise is the Chocolate Torte, which makes use of uncooked chocolate from native producer Zimt. (They even have a meals truck positioned in Downtown Vancouver in the course of the week if you happen to can’t make it out to the restaurant – however you actually ought to).
Bandidas
One of my favorite eating places for its worth and high quality (in addition they have a meals truck positioned Downtown). This Mexican all-vegetarian taqueria has scrumptious meals, most of which could be made vegan (they use Daiya cheese) and gluten-free. And better of all, it’s really low cost. It will get fairly busy round 6.30-8.30pm so you’ll have to attend for a desk, however amazingly it’s open late (till at the very least midnight) on a regular basis, so it’s an ideal go-to for a late evening chew. My menu advice? The Rocky Enchilada, each time.
Umaluma
This listing of the place to eat vegan in Vancouver can be lacking one thing if I didn’t point out Umaluma. This ice cream parlour sells totally scrumptious dairy-free gelato in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Offering flavours just like the beautifully-named Drunken Cherry and Vancouver Sunset, you’ll positively be coming again for extra. Prices aren’t low cost however scoops are giant and the ice cream itself is extraordinarily decadent. It’s an ideal place to take non-vegan pals because it’s onerous to consider the ice cream is dairy-free. One factor to notice is that while all the things is dairy and egg-free, just a few flavours do include honey.
The Acorn
Easily essentially the most up-market vegetarian restaurant in Vancouver, The Acorn additionally has a better price ticket. It’s small so there could be fairly a watch for a desk within the night. However it’s THE place to take somebody you wish to impress. The meals seems and tastes beautiful, and is described in such mouthwatering element that you simply’ll wish to strive all the things. Dishes are plated superbly and repair is superb. Do bear in mind nonetheless that if you happen to’re ravenously hungry, The Acorn values high quality over amount (it’s not the place to go to eat till you’re in a meals coma). It’s additionally a smaller menu and never all choices are vegan.