Best Vegetarian Restaurants in West Vancouver

"The jewel of Vancouver’s vegetarian and vegan dining scene, The Acorn Restaurant (3995 Main Street), has consistently been lauded for its refined approach to seasonal plant-based eating. Big Seven Travel listed them as the #1 vegan-friendly restaurant in the world. A tour of the menu reveals many beautifully conceived and executed items, such as pan-roasted North Arm Farm black salsify with burnt grand fir brown butter, Mount Pleasant magnolia vinegar, parsley root purée, ox-eye daisy capers, and crispy salsify skins."

"The Acorn opened a few years ago, and they have already been voted #1 Best Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant in Vancouver by Westender Magazine AND Vancouver magazine. Even more impressive, Scout Magazine also included them in the list of 25 Best Restaurants in Vancouver (veggie or not!). Needless to say, this place is worth the visit even if you aren’t living that plant-based life."

"Location: 3995 Main Street, VancouverCategory: Upscale Vegetarian / cocktail barDescription: The restaurant that will introduce you to the amazingness that is Halloumi cheese (if you’re vegetarian). A fancier vegetarian restaurant with innovative cocktails that will make any date night great.Website: www.theacornrestaurant.ca"

"Heirloom vegetarian restaurant is in a beautifully restored heritage building just off Granville and 12th but there are other locations across the city. The brunch menu is half vegan half vegetarian and the avocado benedict and the brassica hash with broccolini, brussels sprouts and cauliflower are always crowd-pleasers. But the real start of the show are the buckwheat pancakes which are layered and topped with house-made seasonal compote and cashew coconut cream."

"Heirloom has made a name for itself as one of the go-to dinner spots for vegetarians and carnivores alike. The space itself is bright and trendy, and the menu boasts a variety of vegetarian takes on the classics. Large salads, stone bowls, and comfort foods like the “not butter chicken” (SO GOOD!!) make up the diverse menu."

"Heirloom is a popular weekend brunch spot for amazing vegan and vegetarian fare. All products are sourced locally and organic whenever possible, so you can eat in good conscience. Everything on their menu can be made vegan, too."

"From one space in Chinatown to an international company, Virtuous Pie is a must-know name not just for vegan fare, but for pizza in general. Opting for a delicious thin crust as the base, Virtuous Pie has a wide variety of options, ranging from classic marinara all the way to truffle touches and Buffalo cauliflower on top. The pies are super reasonably priced too, which means more cash in your pocket for their garlic knots or some mac and cheese on the side."

"Address: UBC – 3330 Shrum Lane, Vancouver BC | Chinatown – 583 Main Street, Vancouver BC. This is an all-vegan pizza place that I’ve been wanting to try for a long time. We grabbed the following pizzas (everything was delicious and all my non-vegan friends enjoyed the pizzas as well!):"

"Plant-based pizza and ice cream joint serving creative pies like the 'Stranger Wings' with buffalo cauliflower, house-made nut-based mozzarella and blue cheese sauce."

"A post shared by The Foodventures Of Erin (@lesstalkmoretacos) on Feb 2, 2018 at 5:08pm PST. While the Naam has a number of items that range from the $5 to $15 mark, what helps this all-veggie restaurant shine is the hearty portion sizes. You’d be surprised at how much you can fill up with their plate of veggies; we highly recommend trying their fries with extra miso gravy."

"As for late night munchies you can’t go wrong with a quick trip to The Naam. These guys have been ‘doing’ vegetarian since before it was a thing and that has noticeably given them time to perfect their craft. Delicious, no-fuss, quick and easy veggie comfort food."

"A Vancouver institution, The Naam has been around since 1968 and has a fully vegetarian menu. It’s also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so there’s never a bad time to get tasty vegetarian food. Breakfast is served from 6 am to 11:30 pm and later on weekends."

"4288 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 877-1292 Web: www.meetonmain.com Twitter: @meetonmain Advice: No reservations. With a clever play on words, this new neighborhood eatery focusses on comfort food that is vegetarian and vegan forward. The room has an eclectic feel,…"

"A little sad to leave this review as I am a vegan who loves supporting other vegan restaurants. However, it’s been 3 times now that I have ordered take o..."

"The sister restaurant to Acorn, which has won awards for its vegetarian and vegan fine dining, Arbor has neatly swooped in to cover another side of the market: vegetable-focused comfort food. Pretty much every item on the menu can be made gluten-free if it isn’t already, and there’s plenty for vegans to feast upon too. Check out the hidden patio garden at the back or drop by for a battered, Southern-fried artichoke sandwich with eggplant “bacon” for take-out."

"Arbor is the little sibling restaurant to Acorn, so you can rest assured that it’s just as incredible. It’s more casual than its big sis, with a casual and fun menu. Interestingly, you won’t find seitan, wheat-gluten or any other imitation meat or substitutes here."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by The Arbor Restaurant (@arborvancouver)"

"Lotus Seed is one of the best vegan restaurants in Vancouver thanks to its fresh and healthy menu of local and organic bites. Highlights include meatless ball sandwiches, pho, almond alfredo spaghetti, vegan benedict and vegan sushi. There’s something here for all times of the day, as well as fantastic juices."

"Location: #180 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver (Metrotown)Category: Asian FusianDescription: A newer restaurant in Burnaby that features healthy, fresh food. They have a smaller menu (to ensure quality & freshness) that has hearty Pho, baked burritos, sushi, Thai Curry and more.Website: www.lotusseed.ca"

"Lotus Seed Vegan is an unassuming restaurant on West Broadway near Cambie Street. Their food is simple, but homey and comforting. I like ordering their vegan pho when I want a light and healthy broth."

"One of the newer kids to join Vancouver’s burgeoning “Yeast Van” brewery district on the east side, Luppolo is just as much about community-centric hospitality as it is about making good beer. Named after the Italian word for hops, Luppolo offers a selection of eight beers rotating on tap, so there’s always something new and different to try. From mixed fermentation batches to brews made with wild yeast and bacterial strains, Luppolo has something unique for all palates."

"This rather small brewery operation is serious about presenting customers with a good time in their tasting room along with a good tasting beer. In case you were wondering, Luppolo means hops in Italian, reflecting the Italian heritage of some of the owners. That’s not all you’ll see of Italy here either."

"Here's an IPA and an Imperial IPA you'll be coming back for for years. Luppolo spent a lot of time and effort on the space here to make it perfect. Absolutely love their brewing equipment!"

"We like the fun branding of this new brewery coming to North Vancouver. And, fingers crossed that we’ll like their beers just as much. Once they open of course, but they’ve already teased their first brews!"

"A post shared by L’ Atelier Patisserie (@l_atelier_patisserie) on Sep 14, 2017 at 8:10am PDT. Talented pastry chef Franck Buiron used to lead the team at Au Comptoir, but has since left and opened his own patisserie where you can find some of his divine creations like the hazelnut cream filled choux pastry, Paris-brest, or the orange matcha cake which contains layers of white chocolate matcha mousse, financier sponge, and passion fruit orange cream. Address: 120 – 260 East 5th Avenue, VancouverPhone: 778-689-0264"

"Exterior: Another diamond-shaped croissant with a beautifully golden outer layer. We also noticed 2 marks on each side indicating that the croissants probably stuck together while baking. Interior: Great giant honeycomb cells but the layers definitely bunched around the center making it almost doughy."

"The value of a $4.30 croissant can't be denied at L'atelier Patisserie. This almond croissant was very buttery and flaky and I could feel the flakes shattering under my knife for the cross section. Sadly though, the rise isn't that great, leaving a small air gap between the croissant and the almond."

"Along the cobbled streets of Gastown, you'll find an underground lounge where live music and cocktails mingle; making for an ideal night out. With something going on every night of the week, there's never a dull moment. Grab a seat and enjoy an eclectic mix of musicians, or get up off of your feet and enjoy a dance to live music."

"Situated on Alexander Street, diners at Guilt and Company are encouraged to indulge their senses. The restaurant doubles as a leading music venue in Vancouver, with regular swing and cabaret nights. The food here is all about big flavor combinations."

"Make your way along the cobbled streets of Gastown and you'll find an underground lounge where live music and cocktails mingle; making for an ideal night out. Located below The Local, you'll find the space is cozy and intimate."