Find fabulous vegan eats in Montreal
Montreal is home to great cuisine and restaurants. Vegan establishments can be found in various trendy areas, and there are plenty of options for those who don't eat meat or animal products of any kind. If you're looking for vegan eateries, sample some of these restaurants as you explore the city. [Image credit: iStock.com/sarsmis]
Crudessence
2157, rue MacKay, Montréal, QC H3G 2J2More than just a restaurant - actually, three restaurants - Crudessence is also a company with a number of health counters in local grocery stores, a catering service and a teaching academy. Crudessence takes pride in serving fresh, vegan, organic and gluten-free dishes, much of it raw. You can come and dine during the day or evening, or stay for a late-night snack.
Restaurant Yuan végétarien
2115, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3K8This vegetarian restaurant lets you enjoy Asian food with healthy menu selections. You can order entrees from the menu or eat buffet style, and while the restaurant is not strictly vegan, the buffet has many vegan options. Open Tuesday through Sunday, this spot offers you friendly service and reasonable prices.
Végan Rapide
6206, rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H4B 1M2More of a fast food restaurant, Vegan Rapide offers vegan-only products with a Mediterranean flavour, and many of the selections are soy, gluten and nut free. Eggplant, hummus, avocado and olives are just some of the ingredients you will find here. It's a small, family-owned business with friendly staff and decent prices.
Bonnys
1748, rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1M3Dedicated to whole foods, this vegan establishment has so much to offer you'll never get bored eating here. Menus change daily, treating you to delicious dishes like lasagna, noodle stir-fry and black bean chili. The desserts are mouth-watering puddings, cakes, cookies and mousse. Chef Bonnie Tees apprenticed in Europe and is an award-winning vegetarian chef.
Aux Vivres
4631, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R2Offering a variety of dishes on the menu, Aux Vivres also provides an impressive juice bar, and you can be sure you'll be eating meals with no chemicals or additives. And what could be more Montreal than having an outdoor patio for people watching? Try the kombucha - sweet and good for you!
La Panthère Verte
2153, rue MacKay, Montréal, QC H3G 2J2With five locations, The Green Panther is spreading the vegan and organic love. The brand promotes organic products, local foods when possible and recycling. In fact, if you bring in a reusable container, you get a discount on your order. You can also have your order delivered to your home or hotel by bike.