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    Chickpea

    3.6 (300 reviews)
    ModerateVegan, Mediterranean
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Lucy L.

    One of my favourite restaurants! The portions are massive, the food is delicious, and the service is always wonderful. I'm not vegan, but Chickpea makes me crave vegan dishes. We got the hummus plates, one with falafel and the other with lion's mane steak. Both were super flavourful and well seasoned. We also ordered the apex burger that's stuffed with "mozzarella", BBQ sauce, vegan bacon, and onion rings.

    MinJung K.

    A vegan restaurant that really surprised me in the best way. I went with vegetarian friends and they loved it -- and so did I. The dishes have a nice Mediterranean spin on brunch, and everything we tried was fresh and flavorful. We ordered a variety to share, which I highly recommend since the portions are large and it lets you taste a bit of everything. The vibe is very relaxed and casual, perfect for an easy weekend meal. Their coffee is great, and the food has lots of interesting textures and flavors that I really appreciated.service was good too, tho can be slow when there's a lot of people.

    Rachel K.

    Food is 100/10 Huge portions as well. I tried 2 tacos with cauliflower and they came with chickpea fries. Also had pita with the cauliflower + mushroom filling. Very tasty lots of sauce. Server was friendly and fast to take our order and check that we had everything we need. It wasn't too busy when we went. They have patio seating and decent space inside. Also have a rotating list of beer on tap and some nice looking mocktails as well.

    Calamachick Burrito
    John C.

    I was on Main Street with a friend. We were looking for a vegetarian restaurant, and after looking at few places, decided to eat at Chickpea. I've eaten at the food truck before, but this was my first time at the restaurant. Nothing too remarkable about the space. I ended up trying two things: - Chickpea Fries: Good. Crispy, bordering on a bit too hard, but tasty. - Calamachick Burrito: Good. Tempura oyster mushrooms were really good, and packed tight into the burrito. It was big enough that I decided to only eat half and kept the other half for another meal. Service on the other hand was not great. We were there at around 2:30pm, so maybe between the busy meal times, but I got the feeling the servers just didn't want to be there. It wasn't busy at that time of day, but the servers made no effort to be friendly or attentive. So overall, the food was good, but the service wasn't. Given my experience, I would've preferred just going to the food truck.

    Platter with crispy chik'n

    I'm not usually one to leave Yelp reviews but the fact that this one doesn't have a higher average rating is a crime. The food was amazing, portions large, prices reasonable, and service was attentive and generous. The crispy chik'n was one of the most convincing and delicious vegan alternatives I've had at any restaurant. The labneh was also delicious. Highly recommend this spot!

    Brunch set for 2 people was very good.
    Christina L.

    For vegan food, the brunch set for two people was very good. Food items were flavorful, and portion size was generous. I especially enjoyed the scrambled tofu. The omelet had vegan cheese in it, but it was too sticky and salty. The texture was unpleasant. The blueberry pancake with jam was tasty and very filling. The salad was excellent. The vegan bacon tasted artificial, but I kind of expected that. The home fries were crispy. I enjoyed the casual cottage-like ambiance.

    "Chick steak" platter with the Saba Special.
    Paula K.

    The fries are made of chickpeas. And they are incredible. So is the variety of the vegan menu. I went for a platter with the "chick steak" as my protein. I don't know how they did it, but it smelled like steak and almost tasted like it - it had the colour, the texture, and seasonings - and it was wonderful. The platter also came with salad, hummus, and pita. The portion was too huge to finish. I washed it down with a Saba Special, which was a slush of hibiscus lemonade mixed with ginger beer. It made my mouth tingle. Service was friendly and helpful, and the place has major artsy vibes.

    Chickpea Steak Malawach
    Alison C.

    Hearty plates loaded with plenty of delicious food, Chickpea is one of the best vegan restaurants I've ever been to. This restaurant was recommended to me by non-vegan friends so you know it's good because it makes even meat-eaters excited to come back. The interior of the restaurant has a cute rustic vibe. It could be crowded if busy, and the food takes some time, but judging from the food alone I would definitely order here multiple times. The menu is full of new food names as I am not familiar with a lot of the mediterranean dishes. However, the menu is pretty straightforward and has cute images to help you decide what you want. The chickpea steak tasted like well done meat while still being chewy and while the poached egg didn't necessarily taste like egg, it's delicious in its own way. The egg completely won me over because it had great presentation on imitating a runny egg when I cut into it.

    Anushka B.

    Chickpea is a vegan/vegetarian restaurant located on Main Street. They have an outdoor patio which is perfect for the summer and a variety of cocktails and summer drinks. Their service was pretty good - fast and friendly. For drinks we got their non-alcohoic pina colada, it was really good! Exactly what you expect from a pina colada. For appetizers I got their chickpea fries which were delicious! It came with a sweet and spicy sauce which was delicious. The fries itself were not super crispy but they were thick and flavourful. The fries were also gluten-free. For mains, they have you choose a style and then choose a main. So for the style I went with their rice bowl with shawarma at the main. The quantity of the food was HUGE!! Definitely bang for your buck. The shawarma was also gluten-free and were made of soy curls, sautéed onions, curry, sumac & coriander. For someone who is not vegan, this was pretty good. It didn't taste the same but the flavours were really good. My friend got the falafel platter which was really good as well! I would definitely go back to try their burgers next time :)

    Two hummus plates, each come with salad and pita. Entree served on hummus.
    Skye P.

    Huge portions, wonderful flavor, fun vegan and gluten free options, overall 12/10 would recommend For the average person (the hummus plate option at least) = 2 meals easily. The hummus itself is perfection, and for the "cauliflower of life" main entree note it is a whole heckin cauliflower!!! Side salads are super flavorful too, could've had 20. Big yum. Fairy baklava was good, small portion, I wouldn't believe it was vegan ice cream if you told me!!! Inside was super cozy, fun decor makes you feel like you're in a mildly psychedelic nature scene so we felt right at home. Staff was super personable too and there wasn't a wait (lots of seating). Drinks had heavy pours too which was nice!

    Suzan L.

    The food here was amazing! I was blown away at how realistic the vegan poached egg was. When you cut it open, the "yolk" comes out like a real egg... definitely didn't expect that and it was a pleasant surprise. Portions were large but it was a bit pricey. Taste was definitely there though. It was very busy, hard to flag the servers down, but they were very friendly. Hoping to be back soon to enjoy their hafla (which looks insane)! One thing they can improve on is the Turkish coffee. I stirred mine and ended up drinking some of the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup...

    Manbir R.

    I have been to chickpea many times. I have seen it expanding and that is just because of the yummy ,fresh, super gorgeous vegan food. And the quantity of food is huge that small appetite people can make two meals out of one. I love how the fries are cubes and not long strips. Vegan meat in any of the dishes goes so well that you want to keep eating. My puff pastry was so crunchy and good mix of veggies. Please try some of their cocktails as the herbs and garnishing is so unique to each drink. The vibe is chilled and at busy hours, it does get crowded and loud but most of the times it's quite and easy. My favourite part is the beautiful and inclusive environment of the whole place. So welcoming and warm.

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    Great food, leaves you feeling so satisfied, full and healthy. The quality is great and so is the quantity.

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    Mila

    Mila

    4.3(139 reviews)
    3.7 kmChinatown
    $$$

    What's better than driving to Canada for the day, I'll tell you .. driving to Canada to eat vegan…read morefood. Ok ok, what's better than driving to Canada to eat vegan food, I'll tell you .. driving to Canada to eat vegan food while meeting new vegan friends! We decided to meet up at Mila Plant-Based, 100% vegan restaurant in the downtown area sort of right in-between Downtown Eastside, Science World, and Gastown. The restaurant has a lovely, quaint ambiance, feels very welcoming upon entering. The bathroom was .. well, posh! I don't normally make a point to comment on bathroom decor, while average in size, I felt like I was being upgraded to First Class lol. Ok, moving right along .. lol They have two menus, a Weekend Brunch Menu and, for all other hours, a Lunch/Dinner Menu, ..we ordered from the Weekend Brunch Menu. I had the Bibimbap Bowl - rice bowl with Yo Egg, mushroom bacon, kimchi, tempura yam, cucumber, carrot, gochujang sauce. This bowl had many layers of unique flavors all married perfectly in every exquisite bite, I say this very sincerely! My wife ordered the Pina Colada Pancakes - pancakes, toasted coconut syrup, cashews, cocktail cherries, rum-candied pineapple, mint. Each bite easily lived up to the the decadence displayed in the included image. We absolutely have to find our way back to Mila to try their Lunch/Dinner menu as it includes some amazing sounding options such as, Feta Stuffed Date - date, feta, pistachio, olive oil, maldon salt, ABURI LOX OSHI - carrot lox, aburi sauce, shiso, serrano, 6 pieces, Tuna Crispy Rice - watermelon akami tuna, sushi rice, lime kewpie mayo, green onion, sesame seeds, 3 pieces, and much more. We had quite a few options to choose from regarding where to meet for brunch, with every option sounding wonderful in their own way. Ultimately, we decided on Mila because of their unique, fresh and inspiring sounding dishes and yeah, they did not disappoint. Thanks so much for dropping by and reading this review. Do yourself a favor and extend the same courtesy to Mila by ... dropping by .. and enjoying some amazing tasty food.

    I LOVED this place. Delicious vegan food with a luxury dining presentation. I ordered from the…read morehappy hour menu so I could try more items since I was dining alone. I got the Bao, Tostada, Crispy rice and one more piece of sushi to try. The server was kind and recommended all of the dishes I ordered. There was nothing I would not want to taste for a second time! The restaurant was decorated nicely, but nothing remarkable so I was surprised by the presentation of the food!

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    Viet Family- The Vegan House

    4.8(46 reviews)
    3.6 kmThe Drive, Grandview-Woodlands

    If there's one thing I can't resist, it's a bowl loaded with fresh herbs and crunchy veggies--and…read moreThe Viet Family never disappoints! I always start with the Crispy Rolls, filled with mixed vegetables and served with lettuce, fragrant perilla leaves, and vegan fish sauce for wrapping and dipping. They're perfectly crispy on the outside, and wrapping each bite in fresh greens makes them even more satisfying. For my main, I can't help but order the Tofu Bowl every single visit. It's a generous vermicelli bowl topped with crispy tofu, mushrooms, crisp lettuce, fresh herbs, shallots, peanuts, and a savoury mushroom sauce that brings everything together. I love the mix of textures--the crunchy tofu, fresh vegetables, chewy noodles, and nutty peanuts make every bite delicious. Apparently, I'm a creature of habit because I order the same thing every time... but when it tastes this good, why change? If you enjoy fresh, vibrant Vietnamese flavours and plenty of veggies, this is definitely worth a visit.

    Staff: as soon as you walk in you feel welcome. Kind, friendly, and helpful people…read more They brought us warm lemon water to start which was perfect on a cold day. Current Special dumplings: Banh bot loc grainy texture but interesting. ( tapioca based) Brussel sprouts- good flavor to the sauce Our favorite dish? Vegan banh mi platter. Comes with lettuce leaves to wrap us the rice noodles, vegan pork belly, fresh herbs, cucumbers and don't skip the dipping sauce. Would I go back? Definitely. Good vietnamese vegetarian vegan food!

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    Vegan Cave Cafe

    Vegan Cave Cafe

    4.5(55 reviews)
    3.9 kmDowntown, Downtown Eastside

    What a great place to have vegan pizza!…read more I am amazed with all the flavors and the crust is just the yummiest! I've got their Freaky Greeky pizza. It's a pesto based pizza topped with cashew feta, garlic, tomato, olives and red onion. The pizza is loaded with ingredients, I enjoyed it so much I can't wait to order it again! I highly recommend this place, would choose their pizza any day without thinking twice! Friendly staff and great service.

    BE vigilant in this area. It is very unsafe at night. This is coming from a tourist, not a local…read morebut there were some scary illegal activities happening right next to where our friends parked. So yeah. The pizza us great though. I had the Freaky Greeky with a yam-cassava crust. I chose that since the menu board boasted it's vitamin and mineral content. Sold!!! It had (what I assume was) Daiya Mozzarella and Cashew style feta, black olives, tomatoes, basil and walnuts. I have to say that the walnuts were the most pleasant surprise of the toppings. An added crunch and some true delicious flavor!! The crust, being GF and the specific ingredients, led it to be quite crunchy, but I love crunchy crusts. I hadn't had lunch but a few hours prior so I had half the pizza at dinner, than half before bed after drinks! Yum!!! My husband had the Samsara Sausage pizza. He said it was just okay. He said the sausage tasted like a Light life Hot Dog. Which is obviously NOT what you're going for with sausage. Our friends shared the Buffalo Buddha pizza and gave hubby their last piece. He said that was quite nice and he'd have had that again. They too had the GF Yam-cassava crust. I'd definitely get this pizza again but I would NOT walk here and preferably be in a group for safety.

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    MeeT

    MeeT

    4.1(537 reviews)
    4.1 kmGastown, Downtown
    $$

    Everything I could want for a great night out. Amazing gluten-free options - if I'm not mistaken…read morealmost everything can be made gluten-free if not marked otherwise. The server was also helpful in explaining this part of the menu, giving us confidence in their food handling practices. All the dishes were perfect. We had noodles, burgers, a great variety that we all shared. The drinks were tasty - I loved my Gin Spritzer. The shots were also great. China Study is sweet and creamy, with a dash of cinnamon. Hidden Dragon has the refreshing lychee liquor with the bite of tequila. Megahits of 2010s pop play in the background - great vibes.

    Came here by accident and found out the place is vegan after sitting down. The place is located…read moreinside the Gaoler's Mews complex. Parking here is pretty awful. The venue is nice and big and airy, with the 2 walls of solid windows. Great for people watching. The place is definitely modern and hipster looking. Maybe because it was a slow day, but staff were a bit lacking. Buddy and I walked in there and the place was empty. We looked around for a few minutes and literally nobody showed up. It was only after we had left and taken a few steps before someone suddenly appeared and motioned for us to come back inside. Although my buddy insisted the place sold burgers, something looked off. I also noticed the sign advertising "fysh tacos". The menu also listed a "chick'un burger". Confirmed with the waitress that the place is indeed 100% vegan. Oops. Oh well, we're here. Might as well give them a try. The chick'un burger is actually a slice of mushroom that has been battered and fried like fried chicken. Not sure if this is supposed to be the case, but the mushroom itself was actually quite bitter. Fortunately the batter masked the taste. The fries are pretty decent here. I also tried the Crispy BBQ burger. This thing tastes more like the run of the mill vegan patties out there in supermarkets. I think it was soy/tofu based. Interestling enough, the burgers actually have a Beyond upgrade for an additional fee, so I imagine the standard burger patties are made in house. I guess the place is worth checking out if one is vegan, but for those who aren't, there unfortunately isn't much for us here. I did hear the coffee here is pretty decent though. Maybe I'll give it a try next time.

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    Do Chay

    Do Chay

    4.4(197 reviews)
    1.8 kmKensington-Cedar Cottage
    $$

    As the weather gets warmer, I am craving something fresh and refreshing. After browsing the menu, I…read morewas convinced the mango salad was exactly what I wanted. Unfortunately, the menu doesn't have side dishes, so I ended up ordering the lemongrass vermicelli along with a guava juice instead. The guava juice was a bit of a surprise--not quite the freshly made tropical drink I had imagined. It turned out to be the same bottled guava juice you can easily find at the grocery store, just served in a glass and at restaurant prices. Then my lemongrass vermicelli arrived, and the server warned me to be careful because it was very hot. That definitely caught me off guard! When I think of vermicelli bowls, I picture cool noodles, crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a refreshing meal perfect for a sunny day. This version was served piping hot, making it feel more comforting than refreshing. That said, the dish was still packed with flavour. The fragrant lemongrass aroma filled the bowl, the vegetables added plenty of texture, and the savoury components came together nicely. It just wasn't the light, cooling meal I had originally set my heart on when I walked in, dreaming about mango salad on a warm day.

    This is a great vegan Vietnamese place on Kingsway I have recently tried. Everything is really…read moredelicious. Service is fast as well and I like the ambience too. I tried fried oyster mushrooms they were delicious and went well with all the side garnishing. The black garlic eggplant is something new to try and went with rice and salad. It has fried tofu too which was nicely cooked too. Quantity and portion size is justified for the price. Overall a great Vietnamese restaurant on Kingsway. Will-definitely go back and highly recommend this place!

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    Do Chay - SPRING ROLL VERMICELLI $19: Spring roll, shredded tofu and root veggies, fresh herbs and onion with coconut milk and peanut on vermicelli

    SPRING ROLL VERMICELLI $19: Spring roll, shredded tofu and root veggies, fresh herbs and onion with coconut milk and peanut on vermicelli

    Do Chay - SATAY NOODLES $20: Spicy peanut & sesame satay broth, puff tofu, lotus root, pea tips, tomato and sweet potato noodles

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    SATAY NOODLES $20: Spicy peanut & sesame satay broth, puff tofu, lotus root, pea tips, tomato and sweet potato noodles

    Folke Restaurant - Broccolini

    Folke Restaurant

    4.7(26 reviews)
    5.0 kmKitsilano

    Chapeau to the folks at Folke! First timers at Folke and we were blown away by not only the…read moreincredible food, but also the wonderful service. A big thank you to Mallory and the kitchen staff! This review is 3 months late, but even a few months later, we remember our meal like it was yesterday and can't wait to return the next time we're in Vancouver. Getting to experience a Michelin Guide-recommended vegan restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip! We had (from the June 2025 menu): the Bread, the Broccolini, the Chickpea Tofu, and the Potato Cavatelli. Not a single crumb, morsel, drizzle of sauce, or even pea was left on the plates! Every bite was so full of flavor and decadent, we were so sad when the meal was over ;) The stand-out though was the Chickpea Tofu, the best tofu we've ever had and it seemed to just melt in your mouth. We also loved sitting at the bar that overlooks the open kitchen. They offer those seats for guests who want a more immersive, interactive dining experience. It was really cool to watch the chefs create each masterpiece. Overall a truly memorable and delicious experience!

    Yum yum YUM!! We are not vegan but we loved every single thing we tried!…read more The bread was phenomenal and perfectly crusted and fluffy. The beet tartare was great with the hazelnuts. Broccoli and zucchini had such amazing sauces on them and OMG spaghettini was phenomenal. MUST order Service was pleasant and quick! They helped with suggestions and I appreciated the explanation when each dish came out. Lovely space inside and had a nice little corner to carry on lovely conversation. Would go back again -- and soon! They change their menu every few weeks.

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    Chickpea - vegan - Updated August 2026

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