11 Vegan Restaurants in Vancouver, Canada

If you are vegan, you are in the right city. Vegan Restaurants in Vancouver BC are plentiful with new ones opening regularly. Plant-based food is creative, surprising and full of healthy benefits.

Let me say…”I am not vegan!” BUT when I hang with my two daughters, we eat incredible plant-based food and are always on the lookout for gluten-free options. My youngest daughter even creates vegan food for her blog, Greens, Eggs and Yams.

This vegan Vancouver list has been compiled over time.  What you will find is an inspirational list of restaurants that combine local produce, ingenious combinations and beautiful spaces. Get ready for a taste of plant life at its best!

Vegan Restaurants in Vancouver

1. Buddha-Full

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

Enter Buddha-Full in North Vancouver and all of a sudden you breathe easier. The space is delightfully relaxing. Swing while you wait for your order. Dive into your healthy bowl and cold-pressed smoothie in the sunny, plant-filled interior.

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2. Cartems

Vegan √ Gluten-free Options √

Did someone say donuts?!

Cartems just makes me smile.

You know that Canadians just love their donuts, right? Being gluten-free, I had not savoured a donut in years. And then I discovered Cartems. Tasting a chocolate gluten-free donut at Cartems is like a little piece of Canadian heaven.

It’s never a bad idea to stock up on vegan and gluten-free donuts for a ferry ride to the Sunshine Coast!

And if you happen to be on Granville Avenue, Meinhardt Fine Foods, which has several shops around Vancouver, carries a small selection of fresh donuts from Cartems. No excuse not to try one! 

Locations and Hours:

Check out one of Cartems Donuts three Vancouver locations…or check out all three, if you are really in the mood for donuts!

3. Chickpea Restaurant

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

Another one of the vegan restaurants in Vancouver that you must try is Chickpea. If you like Mediterranean food, Chickpea offers plant-based food with a Mediterranean twist! I love the falafels and gluten-free chickpea fries!

Chickpea has a food truck that roams around Vancouver. Check here for its whereabouts

Location and Hours:

4298 Main Street Open daily: 9 am – 11 pm

4. Earnest Ice Cream

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

So… I was too excited about my vegan ice cream in a 100% gluten-free waffle cone to remember to take a photo! The taste buds come in first at Earnest Ice Cream! But just to give you a heads up, I’m all over the Vegan Hazelnut Truffle and the Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Ripple. Any vegan in Vancouver will be in seventh heaven here.

Earnest Ice Cream is striving to be zero waste (you will see this a lot in Vancouver) and led the way in packaging returnable and reusable glass pint jars.

Can’t wait to return and devour an ice cream on this bench!

Locations and Hours:

To go only: 1485 Frances St Open: Wed-Sun 2 pm – 10 pm

5. Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

It’s easy to embrace being vegan in Vancouver BC. So many choices abound and Heirloom is one place you’re going to have to revisit in order to sample all the menu items.

This vegetarian restaurant makes every item on their menu vegan and gluten-free.

The Korean Fried Cauliflower and Cashew Coconut Curry are top-notch!

If you’re in a hurry, the Juice Bar on Granville can whip you up a delectable salad and take one of their classic cookies with you. I never visit Vancouver without stopping by to get an Heirloom cookie.

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6. Kokomo

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

Vegan Vancouver delivers again with the delightful and delicious Kokomo. Plant-based bowls and smoothies will soothe your soul and why not try the laksa noodles (two thumbs up) and Thai-spiced squash soup? You’ll waltz out of there full of good vibes.

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7. MeeT

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

Their motto says it all…”Eat Good Food.” For the vegan in Vancouver, MeeT, is another non-negotiable. The burgers and fries will keep you returning (umm.. yes I have been to all 3 locations several times each). Dips, veggie bowls and sweet-chili cauliflower will have your taste buds humming.

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8. Planetary Burger

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

When it comes to vegan restaurants in Vancouver, Planetary Burger is a newbie. This new burger shop serves 100% plant-based burgers, scrumptious rosemary-parm fries and cashew and coconut-based shakes that are literally to die for. I can vouch for the strawberry and the chocolate ones! I ‘ve also devoured the mushroom burger and the classic cheese served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and special sauce. Gluten-free buns are available and also mini-sized burgers for kids.

Location and Hours:

3088 Main St. Open daily: 11 am – 9 pm

9. The Naam Restaurant

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options (limited) √

This Vancouver vegan and vegetarian restaurant has been around for 50 years. Yes, they know what they are doing and the line up out the door proves it is a favourite with many. The Naam is open 24/7. How about starting your day with a tofu scramble or vegan pancakes.

Location and Hours:

2724 West 4th Ave Open: 24 hours

10. TurF

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

Of all the vegan restaurants in Vancouver, I have returned multiple times to TurF. TurF – is a glorious combination of a fitness studio, a shop and a restaurant. Stop by for a meal or drop in for a coffee and delectable treat. One of the reasons I love TurF is its wide selection of gluten-free treats. The cookies are to die for (hence no photograph!)

I’ve also started my day with their oatmeal bowl (so yummy) and brunched over the potato benny. Check out the “vegan menu with some protein and vegetarian exceptions”  and see what flavours and creative combinations tickle your fancy. 

Location and Hours:

2041 West 4th Ave. + New downtown location opening in early 2020

Open: Weekdays: 7 am – 8 pm Weekends and Holidays 8 am – 6 pm

11. Virtuous Pie

Vegan √ Gluten-Free Options √

Another one of the inviting and mouth-watering vegan restaurants in Vancouver is Virtuous Pie. Enticing nut-based cheeses such as cashew mozzarella and toppings like spicy buffalo cauliflower are created to delight the taste buds.

It’s a win with gluten-free crusts available for a few extra dollars.

Let alone a wonderful array of personal-sized 10-inch pizzas, don’t forget to save room for dessert. Their housemade gluten-free cones and plant-based ice cream are the perfect finish to lunch or dinner. I’m currently dreaming of the bourbon vanilla ice cream and possibly a second scoop of pumpkin pie and pecan… or possibly the gluten-free ice cream sandwich.

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Where will you go first? What did you find the most intriguing? Vegan in Vancouver is a whole lot of yummy + healthy.

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