Best Vegan Restaurants in Halifax

"Last but certainly not least is EnVie, a restaurant dedicated to serving delicious plant-based vegan food, and doing a stellar job at it. They can also accommodate several allergies including gluten and nuts, and they also serve cocktails, beer and wine (all vegan) to wash it down. They also serve a great brunch and you can purchase juice cleanses through them."

"Envie is arguably Halifax’s best vegan spot, but there’s no granola here. This refined plant-based restaurant skips the tired shaved beet and carrot salad in favour of contemporary dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients, featuring everything from dumplings and pizza to a “charcuterie” board."

"813 Bedford Hwy (Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat/Sun 11am-7pm) &2182 Gottingen Street (opening soon!). M&J’s is the friendliest little restaurant that basically specializes in dietary restrictions. Party of 5: one vegan, one celiac, one dairy allergy and a couple omnivores?"

"Springhouse is a small café located at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. I ducked in for lunch one day and ordered the grilled wrap – roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, potatoes, veggie pâté, and a side of Caesar sauce. It was a light, delicious lunch, one I’d go back for again."

"Real Fake Meats is Halifax’s first vegan butcher shop, specializing in all kinds of meat alternatives. They also have a small regular menu and specials menu known to feature some epic vegan junk food. The breakfast sandwich might just be perfection."

"Real Fake Meats is a plant-based butcher specializing in vegan meats and cheeses. The offer a variety of specialty craft sandwiches and soups. Every month, they host a Balance & Brunch club with an hour of yoga followed by a family style brunch."

"I started buying from here in an effort to both reduce my family’s meat consumption and have quick meal options. So far all items have been delicious!"

"One of the newest to the brunch game (yes, it’s sadly only available on the weekends) is beer bar Hopyard. Their brunch menu, like their regular menu, is full of interesting flavour profiles. Dishes like the pork belly sweet potato hash with salsa verde or the breakfast bowl with hash, eggs, bacon, rise and grind sauce, Cheerio brittle and crispy kale."

"After that lovely meal and exploring a bit of Dartmouth on foot, we decided it was time to hit up a brewery. We chose Brightwood Brewery!. We got a flight of 4 beers featuring: Vermont is for Lovers New England IPA, Minutes California Common Lager, Made Me Blush rosé IPA, and lastly, BMAC IPA Memorial Beer."

"I chose a starting and ending point of Garrison Brewing in the historic Seaport district, which can be very busy when a cruise ship is in port. Garrison has been in its current location for nearly all its existence at 1149 Marginal Road. Garrison serves up seven year-round brews and at least double that amount in seasonals and one-offs."

"In Halifax, two of Nova Scotia’s original craft breweries are musts. Propeller Brewing was the first, but Garrison Brewing soon joined them. This Halifax brewery boasts one of the best locations in the city, down on the waterfront next to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21."

"As if crisp, tasty cider, and fabulous food coming out the incredibly tiny Unchained Kitchen space weren’t enough, Chain Yard also hosts BYOBB - bring your own baby/kids/family to the bar - events. A section of the taproom is made into a movie theatre during the BYOBB events, with a projection screen, and children can sit in the theatre, or at the table with their parents wearing wireless headphones. With colouring sheets, a kid-friendly menu, and prizes handed out, BYOBB is a no-brainer for parents."