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The places where you can eat like a queen and still be green!

 1. Nuba Restaurant

207 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/12/2010

I still love you Nuba! You were the best thing to happen to me during my month of veganism. Even now that I can eat meat, I still love your veggie options the most! The BF suggested this place after a day downtown, and how could I say no?

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/20/2010

    I LOVE NUBA! After doing a search for vegan restaurants in Vancouver, this place came up, and when I… Read more »

 2. Peaceful Restaurant Downtown

630 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 3N3
(604) 488-0399

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  6/10/2011

I was in eggplant heaven! After reading Crystal H's review of the spicy eggplant dish, I knew it was a must try for me. I dragged the BF down there, and since he is a noodle-head I didn't think it would be difficult. The place is brand spanking new,…More »

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 3. 3G Vegetarian Restaurant

3424 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
(604) 568-9008

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 9/28/2010 ROTD 10/25/2010

I love the staff at 3G! I went there last night for a friend's birthday dinner, there had to be about ten of us, with others randomly stopping by to wish our friend a good day. The staff were very prompt with the service and even gave us a pen and…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/19/2010

    When I think of 3G, the first thing that comes to my mind is Dan Savage's 3G's = good, giving and… Read more »

 4. Whole Vegetarian Restaurant

3068 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 876-8899

Categories: Vegetarian, Chinese

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  5/27/2010 ROTD 1/12/2011 First to Review

Goodbye Bo Kong, hello Whole Vegetarian Restaurant! I am sure a lot of Yelpers out there will be pretty stoked to know that this place is back open, and everything is the same, they just had a change in ownership. (We were pretty confused when we…More »

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 5. Budgies Burritos

44 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3H9
(604) 874-5408

Categories: Vegetarian, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  2/7/2010

What is not to love about Budgies? I came here for dinner with the BF, it was our first time at Budgies, so it took us a minute to give the menu a once-over.  When we first came in, we were blasted with warm spicy smelling air, so I knew this place…More »

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 6. Indian Oven Restaurant

2006 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 730-5069

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  1/21/2010

Finally a curry that is thick and not runny! We usually order take out from Indian Oven because it still shows up at our house nice and hot and spicey, but I did venture out to the restaurant once. It is upstairs so I got a whole lot of exercise…More »

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 7. Chutney Villa South Indian Cuisine

147 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W1
(604) 872-2228

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  4/8/2010

Never judge a book by its cover! We have passed by this place a million times, and after doing a quick Yelp search to find Indian food close by we found this little gem. The place with the big orange awning? Really? They have all these great reviews?…More »

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 8. Afghan Horsemen Restaurant

1833 Anderson Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 4E5
(604) 873-5923

Category: Afghan

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  1/21/2010

I love love love love love love this restaurant! We go here a few times a year for birthdays or special occasions, and every time I leave fat and happy. The guys who work there know us by name now, and what we usually order and always go out of their…More »

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 9. La Grotta Del Formaggio

1791 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 255-3911

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/6/2010

I came here after taking the dog to Trout Lake, and I stand behind my original review. This place is hands-down the best sammich place in Vancouver. I had a half focaccia whole wheat sammy with all the veggies, swiss cheese, hot salami, mustard and…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/20/2010

    Finally a place where I can get a real roast beef sandwich! I don't eat processed meat in my… Read more »

 10. The Naam

2724 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1
(604) 738-7151

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

2.0 star rating
  Update - 7/25/2011

I'm pretty sure my friends hate me now for suggesting we go to the Naam for breakfast on Sunday. It was my first breakfast experience at the Naam, and I'm not sure I will be rushing back at all, if ever.

The place was average busy, most of the tables…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/16/2010

    We came here for a late but granola romantic Valentine's Day dinner last night. I am now halfway… Read more »

 11. Gorilla Food

436 Richards Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4
(604) 684-3663

Categories: Vegan, Live/Raw Food

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/18/2010

I am probably the person you would vote most likely to NOT be caught dead in Gorilla Foods, with my giant aerosol sprayed hair, pounds of makeup and faux leather jacket. But there I was hanging out waiting for my to-go order looking like a walking…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    2/7/2010

    Welcome to my month of being Vegan-ese. First stop- Gorilla foods.
    Why am I going vegan for a month?… Read more »

 12. Panz Veggie Restaurant

1355 Hornby St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W7
(604) 266-3637

Categories: Vegan, Chinese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I was pretty stoked that even though we moved from the happy Cambie village to the West End that there was still a veggie Chinese restaurant that would be able to fill us up with delicious tofu and noodles.

The BF and I came here and were both kind…More »

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 13. Whole Foods Market

510 W 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z
(778) 370-4210

Categories: Grocery, Health Food Store

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/6/2010

I went in this morning to get something for treat day at work, I grabbed the blueberry coffeecake, which contained no coffee.... which kind of defeats the purpose of coffee-cake. It was still delicious and light and soft and yummy, but perhaps it…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/31/2010

    I like Whole Foods because I can get all the random granola shit there that I can't get anywhere… Read more »

 14. Everybody Loves Veggies

555 12th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7
(604) 873-4417

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  4/3/2010

This is the sandwich you wanted to have when you were brown baggin' it in highschool but your Mom was too lazy to make you a real sandwich so she would just slip a few bucks in your lunch bag instead.  I had the roasted eggplant and pepper sammy with…More »

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 15. The Wallflower Modern Diner

2420 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554

Categories: Diners, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/5/2010

I came here for a late breakfast, since they serve brunch until 4pm, but after looking over the menu I decided on the tofu wrap with peanut sauce. I had the choice of a side of fries or salad, and I chose the cesar salad, which combined with the wrap…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/31/2010

    Did somebody say free pizza? Dairy free and gluten free that is! I walked on over to the Wallflower… Read more »

 16. Bandidas Taqueria

2781 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 568-8224

Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/15/2010

I had breakfast Sunday morning at Bandidas and I had the (not so) small Los GLD nachos vegan-ized. They were pretty awesome and super packed full of stuff. I loved the warm pineapple, which I wasn't so sure about at first, but it tasted so fresh. We…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/2/2010

    This place kind of reminded me of a Mexican Naam. We opted for a non-greasey breakfast one morning… Read more »

 17. Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

1999 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7
(604) 734-7117

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/3/2010

If you like Pina Colada, and getting caught in the rain! We staggered here for a late breakfast after a wild night of mayhem. Its usually easier to get a table when you come for lunch since it gets super busy at dinner, and my patience is always…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/22/2010

    Fiesta! Siesta! Horray for Las Margaritas! Because who doesn't love margaritas anyways? And you can… Read more »

 18. Trixi's Crepe & Coffeehaus

3306 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 709-6181

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Creperies

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  1/21/2010

When I am not hungover, and only need a light breakfast, this is the spot I like to hit. They make a pretty killer London Fog tea, and also a great Affogato. The crepes are delish too, and they are made fresh while you wait in the cozy little cafe.…More »

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 19. Thai Away Home

3315 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 873-8424

Categories: Caterers, Thai

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/18/2010

I came here for dinner last night because I am getting really tired of being creative and cooking up vegan dishes. I only have ten more days to go, and I think they might all involve take-out. I had the Swimming Rama combo with tofu, as did my BF.…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    2/15/2010

    You may find yourself in another part of the world, and you may ask yourself, well, how did I get… Read more »

 20. Caffe Barney

2526 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  1/26/2010

It's my hangover's wet dream! Super yummy Benny's with the best Hollandaise sauce in Vancouver! It has just a hint of citrus in it, and it tastes so buttery and delicious! I usually order a side of Hollandaise to have with my hasbrowns! So how is it…More »

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 21. Sha Lin Noodle House

548 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
(604) 873-1816

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  1/26/2010

The noodles are made fresh and you can watch the cooks making them, as there is a big glass window in front of the kitchen. This place used to be our best kept secret, but word on the street has gotten out and there are usually short lineups at…More »

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 22. New Sun Restaurant

2925 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V7
(604) 876-1277

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  1/22/2010

Chickity China the Chinese Chicken! Hot diggity! I have never actually been in this restaurant, but I have walked by it and ordered many a takeout item from them. The restaurant itself leaves much to be desired, it kind of looks like a cafeteria when…More »

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 23. The Eatery

3431 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6R 2B4
(604) 738-5298

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/17/2010

I ordered the veggie platter tonight, unassumingly... holy shit was it huge!  It consisted of about 7 different veggie rolls! This was the smallest veggie roll combo I could find on the menu that didn't include the yam roll, which is not my personal…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/20/2010

    I went to the Eatery for a change, and it was okay. The decor is rad, it is decorated with Astro-boy… Read more »

 24. The Reef

4172 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
(604) 874-5375

Categories: Caterers, Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/29/2011

Honestly if they had a few more cooks in the kitchen and service wasn't so slow, this could easily be a five star review. But waiting on an empty stomach first thing in the morning leaves me a little disgruntled and cranky, which leads me to four…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/19/2010

    This weekend, we decided to head over to the Reef and keep the Saturday night party going through to… Read more »

 25. The Dish

1068 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 689-0208

Categories: Vegetarian, Soup, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: West End

3.0 star rating
  3/21/2011

The delicious dish! (Does anybody remember that SNL skit with Alec Baldwin and his schweaty balls?) Anyways, I heard the Dish had some decent veggie options, so I figured we'd check it out. The place was pretty much empty when we showed up, and the…More »

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 26. Foundation

2301 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
(604) 708-0881

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  1/20/2010

I love the quotes on the wall! It's nice to see creative decorating that can also be inspirational. My friends love this place, but I would say that's its just alright. They make excellent nachos, the only problem is that you can't order them until…More »

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 27. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

3.0 star rating
  Update - 7/30/2010

Meh. It just didn't seem as good as last time. I spent $40 on the cheese plate with three wine samples, when I could have just gotten the same thing I did last time for an extra $10 and had dessert and salad.  The pairings were okay, but they didn't…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/2/2010

    Praise cheeses! The month of veganism is officially over! First stop = Salt Tasting Room! I dragged… Read more »

 28. Sushiyama

371 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 872-0053

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  Update - 8/16/2010

The last few times I have been here the service has only been sub-par. For example, we were here on Saturday, we we usually are, and everyone had their dinner except me. I was the one left waiting .... and waiting.... and when I inquired the servers…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/4/2010

    We went here on the weekend, as we do every Saturday, and not only was the food awesome, we had an… Read more »

 29. Hon's Wun-Tun House

1339 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 685-0871

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: West End

3.0 star rating
  2/1/2010

I don't go here for superb fine dining, so keep that in mind as you read my review. We go here for dunch, a late lunch, early dinner if you will, on weekends.The place is kind of like a Chinese McDonalds cafeteria-style restaurant.

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 30. Spices

3346 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 876-6618

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  1/29/2010

I've been going here for a while, we actually stopped going for a bit when they changed their menu, since the new menu barely had any veggie options on it, but they have since changed it back. I am a carnivore, surrounded by herbivores so a lot of…More »

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 31. Sophie's Cosmic Café

2095 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(604) 732-6810

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

2.0 star rating
  Update - 4/6/2010

We came here a week ago, on a Sunday, and I tried Sophie's veggie burger with their in-house-made veggie patty. I had a black bean soup on the side. The soup was great, but the veggie patty was either made too big or not cooked enough cuz it was…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/21/2010

    I have been going to Sophie's for breakfast for years. I can't get out there too often, and honestly… Read more »


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