Vegetarian and vegan places to try in Montréal
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In Montréal, the culinary scene is booming, and vegetarian and vegan options are no exception. Whether you are a committed vegetarian, a passionate vegan, or simply curious to discover new flavors, the city is brimming with restaurants and cafes that will delight your taste buds. Get ready to explore the best vegetarian and vegan spots in the metropolis!
Le Petit Sao
Located in the heart of historic Old Montréal, Le Petit Sao offers a fresh and inspired take on Vietnamese cuisine, inviting guests to explore reimagined flavours from Vietnam. Enjoy flavourful vegetarian dishes, including fried rolls, their tofu buddhist banh mi, pho soups, and more. If you're there at lunchtime, make sure to check their lunch menu. If you visit with children, they also have a special kids' menu.
Multiple locations
LOV
“Plant-based fare with a conscience” is what’s at the heart of Lov’s menu. From burgers to sandwiches, to bowls to risottos, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant serves a little something for everyone. Lov is a socially responsible restaurant that not only works closely with local suppliers to provide the freshest quality products but also sources biodynamic wines and biological beers.
464 McGill Street
Venice
This fun restaurant serves up great grub and good vibes exactly like you would find at a beachside café in southern California. Light meals like poke bowls, tacos, salads and pizza pepper pack their menu to evoke memories of Malibu to Long Beach.
Multiple locations
Bloom sushi
Bloom Sushi is a restaurant specializing in 100% vegan and vegetarian cuisine. Located in Quartier des Spectacles and in Old Montréal, the restaurant offers an impressive menu of sushi, starters, salads, and more, all made using botanical cuisine and traditional techniques. The concept behind the restaurant was born out of a love for sushi and a desire to rely less on fishing. The chic space boasts a muted, calming decor, making it the perfect spot for lunch or dinner.
288 Sainte-Catherine Street West
368 Saint-Paul Street West
Be Healthy, Love Berry
Be Healthy, Love Berry primarily offers vegan options, making it a healthy choice for everyone. Their energizing açaí bowls are topped with crunchy granola and a fresh blend of organic berries, providing an abundance of antioxidants and essential vitamins.
2355 Carrières Street
Archway
Located in the vibrant Verdun neighbourhood, Archway is a 100% vegan restaurant and buvette. Come celebrate the very best of vegan food from day through to night, in a charming space and discover a internationally-inspired feasts, market-fresh local producers and ingredients. From small plates to share to a table d’hôte menu, explore their versions of ceviche, schnitzel and even “chashu” ramen!
3683 Wellington Street
Tendresse
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite for lunch, a satiating vegan evening meal, cocktails, or a place for a boozey weekend brunch, Tendresse, a bistronomic vegan restaurant, has you covered. This spot has an extensive alcohol list that includes, wine, bubbles, cocktails, mocktails, local beers and ciders. Lunchtime table d’hôte available on weekdays!
1259 Sainte-Catherine East
Lola Rosa
Their slogan is “the vegetarian restaurant preferred by non-vegetarians” – that’s a big claim, but it’s not completely wrong – their veggie poutine is killer. However, that’s not something you think of when planning a post-holiday cleanse. Try their chili packed with a medley of heart-healthy beans packed full of fiber spiced up with chipotle.
Multiple locations
Mandy’s
Montréal’s quintessential salad bar, Mandy’s is the go-to spot for locals craving salads. A great roster of signature salads, Mandy’s is popular for custom-made and personalized salads created from a pick-your-own ingredient list. Choose healthy and good-for-you veggies to fill your bowl and top it with a choice of their signature dressings.
Multiple locations
Crudessence
What was once Montréal’s very own raw-food restaurant, Crudessence now offers their delicious and wholesome ready-to-eat salad bowls and veggie wraps at over 90 retail outlets! The raw-food diet is a practice of eating uncooked, unprocessed foods. Crudessence’s menu is packed full of nourishing items that are prepared to showcase each ingredient at its peak to provide a superior dining experience.
Copper Branch
Copper Branch takes pride in serving whole foods in their 100% plant-based menu. Get the Aztec bowl – organic rice or quinoa topped with fresh veggies, sprouts, legumes and a choice of soy-based protein. They are proud to provide ingredients that are not only high in nutrition, organic, and low in sugar and saturated fats but ones that are socially responsible and sourced from fair-trade producers.
Multiple locations
Jason Lee
Jason is a seasoned food writer and blogger with over 18 years of culinary adventures in Montréal. He’s a master at uncovering the city's hidden gems and transforming meals into captivating stories. Join him as he continues to explore and share Montréal’s vibrant food scene.