Montréal is famous for its bagels, its poutine, its endless brunches and restaurants serving food from all over the world. But when you’re vegan, finding a place that offers more than a sad salad or a plate of steamed vegetables can get complicated.
The good news: Montréal is full of pleasant surprises, and you can absolutely enjoy the city’s food scene without eating animal products. Burgers, sushi, ramen, brunch, pastries… there’s no shortage of options.
Whether you live here or you’re just visiting, here’s our selection of spots to discover the city and its specialties without giving up the pleasure of eating well.
3 spotsBrunch spots and cafés
Café des Habitudes Plant-based
A café serving plant-based breakfast and brunch: dishes made with seasonal ingredients, plant-based drinks and a nice selection of pastries.
Archway 100% vegan
A fully vegan restaurant in Verdun with brunch plates, bowls, veggie-forward dishes and plenty of sweet and savoury options. A great spot for brunch or lunch.
Aux Vivres 100% vegan
A Montréal classic for bowls, salads, sandwiches and brunch. Go for their famous dragon bowls and wraps.
2 spotsBurgers and fast food
Veganarie 100% vegan
Burgers, sandwiches, fries and all kinds of comfort food. The place to go when you’re craving a classic burger, minus the meat.
Falafel Yoni Vegan options
Falafel specialists: pitas, platters and Middle Eastern toppings. Several vegan options, including falafel with veggies and hummus.
5 spots100% vegan Asian restaurants
Sushi without fish, ramen without pork broth, Thai curries without meat: Montréal’s vegan Asian scene is one of the best surprises of the city.
If you only try one, start with Bloom. The creations are as pretty as they are good.
Bloom Sushi 100% vegan
Entirely vegan sushi: maki, nigiri and creative rolls made with vegetables, mushrooms and other plant-based ingredients. A must for Japanese food lovers.
Sushi Momo 100% vegan
A wide variety of fish-free sushi: maki, original creations with mushrooms, tofu and vegetables, plus dishes to share. A great way to rediscover sushi.
Umami Ramen & Izakaya 100% vegan
Ramen with several broths and homemade noodles, gyoza and small izakaya-style plates.
ChuChai 100% vegan
Traditional Thai dishes reinvented without meat: curries, noodles, stir-fries and their famous crispy mock duck.
Chai-Yo 100% vegan
Vegan Thai street food: pad thai, curries, rice dishes, soups and more. Perfect for discovering Thai cuisine without animal products.
3 spotsInternational cuisine
LOV 100% vegan
Modern, creative plant-based cuisine: salads, pasta, burgers and more. They also serve brunch.
Lola Rosa 100% vegan
Generous, comforting food: burgers, nachos, poutine and vegan versions of all the classics.
TULA 100% vegan
Cuisine inspired by Indian traditions: balanced dishes built on vegetables, rice, legumes and spices. Full of flavour.
4 spotsBakeries, pastries and desserts
Vegâteau 100% vegan
A fully vegan pastry shop: cupcakes, éclairs, macarons, tarts and layer cakes. Several creations are gluten-free too.
Café Dei Campi 100% vegan
An Italian-inspired café and pastry shop with pastries, cookies and plant-based milk drinks. Perfect for a sweet break.
Rawesome 100% vegan
Raw vegan desserts made mostly from nuts, fruit and plant-based ingredients, with plenty of gluten-free options.
Zébulon 100% vegan
Vegan pastries and sweet treats. A lovely place to enjoy a pastry with your coffee.
5 spotsRestaurants with vegan options
Not every restaurant in Montréal has a fully vegan menu, but some have several vegan dishes. Handy when you’re eating with friends who don’t follow the same diet.
Mandy’s Vegan options
Big, customizable salads. Lots of vegan combos once you pick the right veggies, plant-based proteins and dressings.
→ Several locations, including 2067 Rue Crescent
Le Petit Sao Vegan options
Vietnamese vermicelli bowls, rolls and Asian specialties. Several vegetarian dishes, some of which can be made vegan depending on the sauces and toppings.
Tamisé Sushi Vegan options
Japanese restaurant with creative sushi, including several vegan rolls made with vegetables and plant-based ingredients.
Resto Végo Vegetarian
A vegetarian buffet-style spot with salads, bowls, hot dishes and desserts. Several options are vegan.
Copper Branch 100% vegan
A plant-based chain with bowls, burgers, salads and smoothies. Menus can vary by location.
bagels and poutine are great, but vegan Montréal is a whole other trip.