Don't keep this place a secret. Food was amazing. Drinks - my wife had the strawberry mint lemonade and loved it. I tried the non alcoholic Old Fashioned and enjoyed it. Soba noodles were excellent. Comfortable setting and many kids are here! read more

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Best tacos in town! Service is always impeccable, fair prices for high quality food. I'm not vegan and still enjoy everything I ever had there. read more

Visited twice when visiting my sister, and it is always mind blowing. Service is fantastic. The team here are all so friendly and ready to give you some recommendations. I don't digest beans very well so I wanted to find something vegan that didn't have beans. They had a great bunch of options, though I still went for some things with beans. Their soup of the day is always fantastic. I love the burger too. It does have beans in there so it's not a dish I can eat the whole thing for, but I take a few bites from my family haha! They have an awesome pick 2 items too so you can actually try more at a good value. You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes here, and you've gotta try their fresh lemonades. Delicious! read more

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The best meal I've had since Paris (yes France). I ordered the Pumpkin Ramen; Perfect flavour balance, flawlessly cooked, and the texture was sublime. Service was excellent. My only qualm is that I wish they would open one in Vancouver. Love this place to death! My husband had the tacos and said that they were exceptional as well :D HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

Frankie We Salute You - Pumpkin Ramen - Vegetarian Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Absolutely adorable little place!! We had a bit of trouble finding it and ended up walking around the building, but the short stroll was absolutely worth it. The food is to die for!! Our waiter, Angus, was SO nice, and made wonderful recommendations. My mother and I got the Shiitake Pho and the Mushroom Pastor Tacos. The pho was fantastic and super fresh, and the tacos were so flavorful!! If you like mushrooms, I would absolutely recommend the tacos; I think they'll feature in my dreams for the next few years!! We're hoping to stop by again tomorrow for lunch before leaving Kelowna to try more of the menu!! Overall fantastic place, and would absolutely recommend :) read more

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I love the vibe of this restaurant and I always feel so good about what I'm putting in my mouth! Plus it tastes GREAT!

Everything is really tasty. Amazing, upbeat service. Great space with a high ceiling and well lit. There were so many dishes we wanted to try, but could only fit so much. Definitely the best of the lot were the chickpea fries, but everything was spot on. Food is really fresh, with well balanced flavours. read more

Frankie We Salute You is hands down my favourite restaurant in Kelowna! Their diverse menu of vegan and vegetarian options, including brunch on weekends, makes it a great choice for plant-based food lovers like myself. They also offer their Sunday vegan sushi which is so unique in Kelowna and is absolutely amazing! In addition, I can't get enough of their cauliflower wings and the burger deals they offer on Wednesdays are a steal. To start we had the farmers market's tacos, and it was delicious. Love the cauliflowers and crunchy chips in the taco which gave some crunch. It's a perfect taco! For our mains, I had the Frankie "cheeseburger", the mushroom patty is very tasty, and the sesame fries are pure fried perfection. My husband opted for the chef garden sandwich with sesame fries, and it was nothing short of phenomenal. For dessert, we shared the Nanaimo bar cheesecake, and it was fantastic! The way they've taken inspiration from the classic Nanaimo bar and transformed it into a vegan dessert with cashew cream cheesecake is truly impressive. The taste was superb, and I highly recommend trying it! Beyond the delicious food, what makes Frankie We Salute You exceptional is the ambiance. It's a welcoming place, and the hosts and servers are not only friendly but also provide impeccable service. It's not an exaggeration to say that this is the best restaurant in Kelowna, period. If you're looking for a culinary experience especially vegan/vegetarian that will satisfy your taste buds and offers a warm atmosphere, look no further than Frankie We Salute You. You won't be disappointed! read more

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What a great experience. I am a sensitive Celiac and can't have cow dairy. There are several choices. I had strawberry mint lemonade, the Nam Jim Salad and the peanut butter cheesecake. Wish I would have thought of taking pictures. Definitely will go back and take pictures! read more

Absolutely delicious menu (every item was a hit - except one, and even that wasn't awful. Will explain in a minute) Very filling portions and every dish is well thought out and beautifully plated. All of the servers are kind and knowledgeable and it ambiance is lovely. We didn't sit outside as it was wasp season but it's equally nice inside. The ONLY mild disappointment was the cobbler dessert boasted a variety of Okanagan stone fruits but when it arrived there were only blueberries (not quite a stone fruit ). I wish the server would have informed us so we could have made an alternate choice, but a small bump in an otherwise delicious experience, read more

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I found some nice stuff but you have to look for it. And it would be great to have a bit more of a selection.

What an amazing dining experience. Very courteous and attentive staff with an amazing menu full of vegan options. The only non-vegan items on site are creamer for coffee and egg (which is not on the menu) which can be added on request. I dined on during happy hour and began my dining journey with the Celery Root Tacos. It's battered and crispy on top of a fresh corn tortilla and bed of red cabbage and radish dressed with poblano chili sauce. Just the right amount of heat. I crushed both tacos. Happy Hour price was $14.5 and worth it. For my main I enjoyed their Bali Peanut Satay. Rice vermicelli with an array of shredded veggies swimming in a coconut creme broth. The flavor was so amazing that how could I be anything less than satisfied. $23. I'm a huge fan of berries and I just knew the Okanogan Fruit Cobbler $12 was going to be all about berries. It was topped with Cashew Vanilla ice cream. This dessert was nothing short of amazing. It alone was worth my visit to this restaurant. Then attentiveness of the staff and the kitchen show though in the total dining experience. I would drive 100 miles out of my way to done here again. Thank you for an amazing dining experience. read more

Came here again and still can't be beat! They were super accommodating for our large group of 30! Everything we ordered was excellent. I am such a fan of the chickpea fries. The texture is so different, tastes like a yucca fry. A colleague I was with said she doesn't like chickpeas but loved these fries! The drinks are amazing here. They changed them up since last time I came 6 months ago. No matcha cocktail anymore. But I had the raspberry margarita and the honeydew margarita. I was blown away by both. Such strong, fruity but not artificial flavors. I was eating bits of raspberry and honeydew in the cocktail. And the salt they used on the rim was excellent too, they really covered it with lots of salt which I love. I had the same entree as last time the the Italian sausage with the farfalle and I adde crispy artichokes. I have no idea how the pasta is gluten free. It really thick and pasta-y. I wish I knew what pasta brand this is, I would buy it all the time. I love the texture of it. I wished I lived in Kelowna just for this restaurant. read more

Great service. Great food. What are you waiting for? Stop reading and go. Honestly the burger, soup salad and fries were soooooooooooo good read more

I had a great time dining at Frankie We Salute You last weekend and would recommend it to anyone looking for plant-based food in Kelowna. The atmosphere of the restaurant is modern yet cozy. I liked the comfortable bench seating. They have a lovely patio off the side which I'd have been happy to eat at if it wasn't 35 degrees outside. We saw some people having brunch there a couple days later and at that time of day, it was nicely shaded. Service was excellent. They put up with some disorganization on our end with one member of our group running late and treated us to some delicious truffles for a birthday we were celebrating. It was difficult to choose what I wanted to eat from the menu as everything sounded great but I eventually settled on a peanut satay. It was flavourful and filling. I also really enjoyed their mocktail selection - definitely try the basil apricot sour! read more

I am in no way a vegetarian or vegan. Was on vacation in Kelowna and after a hot afternoon of hiking, my friend and I wanted a late lunch where we would feel full but not stuffed or bloated. After reading a bunch of reviews we decided on Frankie, we Salute you. We were greeted with a seriously cute outdoor patio in the parkade area but opted to sit inside where the decor was simple but beautiful. There were so many options to choose from but I decided to get the lunch special with the Thai cauliflower wrap, strawberry field salad, and strawberry mint lemonade. The Thai cauliflower wrap was absolutely delicious served with a beautiful sauce that reminded me a little of traditional Thai peanut sauce. Strawberry field salad was packed with fresh vegetables tossed in a light citrus dressing that was a great balance to the bold tasting cauliflower wrap. The lemonade was tart and perfectly refreshing. I was incredibly satisfied with the meal and it did not make me miss meat at all! I appreciate how a vegetarian restaurant was delicious without relying on frying its food, or going overboard with its salt or spice seasoning. As I was full from the lunch meal, but couldn't resist ordering the truffle popcorn, I got it to go for the road and was not disappointed. Omg it was so good! Highly recommend for all to give Frankie, we Salute you a try. I commented to the server that we needed a location in Vancouver and she said that the owners actually established Acorn, another great vegetarian restaurant located by Main and King Edward in Vancity. read more

Frankie We Salute You - Truffle popcorn - Vegetarian Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! (Vegan) I can't rave about this place enough. Accidentally stumbled in here when I first got to Kelowna and boy did it impress! Every item on their menu is impressive and super flavorful. Not too salty and not too saucy. Just right! In the summer time, they have their patio opened and having food outside just feels so different. The ambiance of the place is lively and posh! Everything is clean and spacious. They've also kept their washroom super clean and it is an independent stall! In the winter time, you must get their soups! They're full of flavor and you can't go wrong with any of them. I had their cauliflower taco recently, I'm sure that's not exactly what they're called on the menu but you know what I mean. It was so tasty with a little salt and a little sour, perfect balance. Their staff are so friendly and always so cherry. Definitely come here if you're in town. read more

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An absolute gem of a place that deserves every praise it can get. I had seen the rave reviews of this place, and a friend of ours insisted we have to check this place out. It's difficult to get in, so definitely make a reservation before coming. A more upscale place, but still reasonably priced for the quality and portions you get. Almost everything here is vegan and there is a lot of choice. Our party of four started by sharing a couple rounds of cauliflower wings ($8 plus tax); one maple garlic and one Thai lemongrass. Both were awesome -- I slightly preferred the latter, as it wasn't as sweet. The cauliflower wasn't too battered like so many cauli wing dishes, but was cooked to perfection and spiced decadently. 5/5 My wife and I shared a small broccoli caesar salad ($10 plus tax). This came with lots of fresh romaine, chickpeas, and sublime adzuki tempeh that was somewhat smoky, quite umami and softly textured (some of the best tempeh I've had). We were really happy with this caesar salad. 5/5 For my main, I ordered the grilled artichoke tubettone ($18.75 plus tax), which comes with a massive portion of perfectly cooked pasta. The garnishes were sublime -- the grilled artichokes were probably the best artichokes I've had in a meal, the pesto was creamy, the zucchini added a nice crunchier texture, the vegan feta added more creaminess, and the antipasto added a tangier, subtley tomato-y character. Absolutely brilliant, creative, and filling pasta dish. As someone who doesn't usually order pasta dishes in restaurants, this was damn impressive. 5/5 My wife was extremely happy with her chorizo ranchero bowl ($19 plus tax), and from my tastes, I occur. This dish came with an assortment of different items, the highlights for me being the potatoes (especially the decadent creamy sauce it came with), the salty vegan chorizo, and the grilled corn, but everything was really nicely curated. I would've been really happy with this dish. 5/5 As if we weren't full enough by this point, we ordered a cheesecake ($10 plus tax) to split for the table. The "cheese" was constructed with smores, marshmallows, and cashews, and the crust was an almond one. You get little bits of strawberry as a garnish, and chocolate-covered corn flakes. I don't have a huge sweet tooth, but this was tasty in small amounts. 4.5/5 The service was absolutely top-notch: attentive, informative, and friendly. Can't recommend this place enough. If you're in Kelowna, you must absolutely go out of your way to eat here. read more

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Amazing plant based restaurant!! Was a bit confusing to find, but from out of town, so maybe locals are more familiar w/the set up of the area. Interior of restaurant manages to be both refreshing & relaxing w/color pops, twinkle lights, even the menu pages had a bamboo type texture. My aunt & I visited while dealing w/a family emergency; food & service were exemplary & didn't realize we lucked into a walk in seating. We had the Aperol spritzer,strawberry-mint-lemonade w/vodka, tacos, queso dip, gigli mushroom pasta & my personal love...soup of the day was a tomato bisque w/coconut curry drizzle, even got a second serving to go. Emotions effect appetite & Frankie's was food I didn't have to force myself to eat (I salute you!) Service was great w/full knowledge of food components, obvious enthusiasm for the restaurant, (loved that they were taste testing cookies when we came in). Our server, blanking on his name was great, attentive w/o hovering. Prices are more than fair for the product they offer & there are happy hour deals. If I lived locally, this would be a my go-to spot! read more

The service was great and the food had so much flavor. I am a big meat eater but was very happy with my experience here. My wife is gluten free and she had so many options. The sweet corn queso is a must try app. The Chorizo Ranchero Bowl had so much flavor and left you feeling light. The grilled avocado bowl also was very good and is a little heavier with the rice. We were worried about taking our young kids but they had a mushroom burger and fries that they didn't realize was not meat. We told them after and they were shocked and I think will be more open to a veggie burger now. Overall we were very pleased with our experience and really enjoyed how much flavor it all had. read more

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I am not vegan but overall, I enjoyed the food. I liked the service and presentation and some of the food was great like the Tacos and Laksa. I thought the market soup was way too salty like the butternut squash. I think they are n the right direction but need to tone down salt on some dish. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Frankie's! Everyone I've brought here (yes, even meat-eaters) raves about how good the food is! The menu is altered seasonally, and I've never had a bad dish. The cocktails and desserts are also fantastic. The staff is very attentive and welcoming as well. I would recommend making a reservation, and definitely check out their Wing Wednesday! read more

Frankie We Salute You - Butternut squash pasta - Vegetarian Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

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Such a cute spot, with great vegan options and super yummy drinks! I have been here a few times, and also ordered take out - always the same quality and always super fresh! Their chickpea fries are a fan favourite, as well as their Wednesday cauliflower wing night, and sweet corn queso! It is in a great location, very central and beside a spin studio, so if you're into it you can hit a spin class and then go for a healthy lunch! But.. can get busy, so make a reservation if you can. read more

If this place could have 10 stars I'd give them 11. I was in town for four days and didn't find them until day 3, so I went twice. Was a little hard to find the first round cause it was like right behind every other business behind District Market, but there it was FWSY! in all its glory. Everyone was incredibly chill and nice and the ordering times were perfect. Day 1 I had the chickpea fries with the minty wasabi dipping sauce and the bolognese in a gluten free version. Day 2 I had the pumpkin ramen and the crisp for dessert. If I had another day in this town I would have several other items on the menu... because every flavor, texture, and the look of everything you order here is absolute mastery. One other thing to note is you better make a reservation. Both times it was just me and I lucked out, but because everything at this place is amazing everyone else must think so too and sometimes there's a line... so book a reservation to secure your spot for this gem of a restaurant. read more

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We had an unreal time dining here at Frankie We Salute You! The food was so good, the cauliflower wings were so crispy and tasty. We ordered the peking broccoli tacos, poke stack, the pumpkin ramen, and the a salad. Everything we had was so flavourful and delicious. We definitely will be back again. Our server/bartender Immanuel was super nice and made our experience here very fun. Definitely will be back again! read more

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Yes. Yes. YES. All the waiting and instagram stalking paid off. All the hype was lived up to and then some. This dinner was hands down one of the best plant based dining experiences of my life. I had the Bulgogi mushrooms and it was fantastic. The meaty texture of oyster mushrooms grilled in whatever heaven is there marinade makes this dish legit. The crispy sticky rice and spicy sauce round out one of the best experiences my tastebuds have had. My wife had the Laksa we salute you and judging by the fact that she barely shared a bite with me, I can say it smelled and looked divine! Even the simple yet satisfying pasta off the kids menu blew my daughter away. Greedily I also had the upside down lemon meringue dessert and only found room because it tasted so good! Go here, eat here, and you won't regret it. read more

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I heard so much about this place and wanted to go there. We had a couple out of town friends who happen to be vegetarian so perfect opportunity! We got there and were seated immediately and the inside was so cheerful and bright. We were having lunch and ordered lunch specials - I had the buffalo tempeh wrap, Hubs had the carrot lox sandwich and the soup was a spicy black bean. It was soooo fresh and tasty and while my soup and wrap had some kick, it was flavourful and didn't set my mouth on fire. I tried hub's sandwich and it was pretty good too. Our friends ordered the skinny sesame fries, soup and thai cauliflower wrap and they really enjoyed what they had too! A great place for both carnivores and vegetarians and can't to go there again! Yes, we salute you for such a lovely dining experience! Staff was very friendly, no rushing and we felt very welcome there! read more

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Always have the best food and service !!! The whole menu being vegetarian is amazing and the chefs are so creative! read more

Such a great plant-based restaurant in Kelowna! The former chef use to work in Vancouver's Acorn. The food is so flavourful and delicious. The service was also really friendly. Would recommend you get the Lunch Special as you get to try different items on the menu and good price as well! I really liked the cauliflower wrap! read more

Frankie We Salute You - Lunch Special - Vegetarian Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Beautiful place, amazing service, delicious food. What more could you want? Really great to have this place in Kelowna. Will be back!! read more

Frankie We Salute You - Frankie's mushroom burger with sesame fries. Added the dill aioli on the side, definitely great with the fries! - Vegetarian Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

I went to this restaurant for a friend's birthday dinner. We were a party of 6 and the restaurant seated us in our own little area at the back, which was nice. The restaurant is hard to find (or even be aware of!) as it's not visible from the street and in a tucked away location off Harvey. However, the interior is super cute, pretty clean lines, but still inviting and pops of color. There is quite a good selection of craft cocktails and a few beer and wine choices. Some non-alcoholic beverages made in-house as well. Apparently the owners owned Acorn in Vancouver. This is a vegetarian restaurant, but it is not pretentious and I think non-veggies would also enjoy it, speaking as a non-veggie myself. The menu is not huge, but has options that appeal to different tastes. Lots of appetizers, as well. We were there on wings night and the cauliflower wings were amazing. I would buy the sauces alone, if they bottled them, especially the ranch one that came with the Nashville hot wings. The other wings had more of a Japanese tempura vibe and were also good. The popcorn had a bit of a salt and vinegar flavor -- good if you're there for drinks but maybe not my first choice for dinner appies. For my main, I had the Laksa, which comes either vegan or vegetarian. It was a filling dish and the broth was quite thick and rich. The beans were cooked perfectly. I also tried some tempe from the avo bowl and it really well done, not like your usual tempe which can be meh. For dessert, we tried the molten chocolate cake, but the standout was the lemon meringue pie, which comes in a cute Mason jar with little "marshmallows" of meringue. Service was super friendly and ghe waiter was regularly around to refill water glasses. The only bump was a mix up with the bill being separated properly between different members of the party and the desserts were z not slow to arrive. Prices are standard for Kelowna. High in comparison to vancouver but expected for the Okangan. Portions are generous. You will not go home hungry! Will definitely be back and glad that something different has come to Kelowna. read more

Frankie We Salute You - Vegetarian Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Completely and utterly blown away by this place. I am not vegan (I'm an omnivore) but my partner is vegan and we have been together a long time so I have ate at many many vegan/vegetarian restaurants all over the world and to me Frankie seriously ranks in my top 5 vegan restaurants I've ever at at. Truly delicious, unique, inventive dishes. Over 2 meals we tried the chorizo bowl, tempeh wrap, chickpea fries, queso and a few other things and all were really really tasty. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Prices reasonable. This is a definite 5 star place. I would recommend it to anyone regardless of if you're vegan, veg or neither. read more

Amazing food! Service was excellent. Wish we lived near, it would be a regular stop for us!

So good! It's not often I go to a restaurant, and really want to eat everything on the menu! I'll have to go back. Here's what we had, and I recommend it all: Appies: Carrot Popcorn, and Chickpea fries (both were fantastic) Mains: Bulgogi Mushrooms and Laksa, We Salute You! (The Laksa was good, and the Bulgogi Mushrooms were amazing) Dessert: the Upside down Lemon Meringue pie. Wow. And of course, Wine and Kombucha to drink. Definitely going back there. read more

One of my favourite restaurants in the Okanagan. It is the perfect place for vegans/vegetarians to bring their omni friends because all the food is indulgent but still healthy. I have been floored by the variety and the skill behind the dishes. The price of the food is higher but if you're willing to spend $20 or so a dish you won't be disappointed. 100% recommend!! read more

Food is great, service is good. enjoyable place to take friends and family. Location could be better but nice inside.

Creative, delicious food! We were blown away by the carrot lox (for Sun brunch). Yummy cocktails, including the vegan Caesar with nori bacon, that was unlike anything we've ever tried. Service was warm and very fast. We felt safe here during the third wave of COVID-19 with amply distanced tables. read more

I don't know how it could have gotten any better! From the service, the selection, the presentation, the ambiance, and of course the deliciousness of the food, this place gets a solid 5 stars from me! I went with a group of 7 people for a friend's birthday, and all of us had excellent meals - there wasn't one crumb left on any of our plates! These aren't poofter vegetarian/vegan meals for small appetites, and we all left thoroughly satisfied with a promise to return! Must try the Laksa We Salute You, the Frankie Burger, and the Bulgogi Mushrooms! And for desert, get your forks into the Molten Chocolate Cake! Mmmm so good! My mouth is drooling just thinking about it. As a side note, they also have an excellent selection of fine Okanagan wines to choose from - as soon as I saw the 8th Generation Sauvingnon Blanc on the menu, I knew this restaurant was a class above the rest. Prices are good too, for a glass of wine, an appie, and an entree I paid $35.00. Looking forward to getting back here again! read more

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Delicious food, nice atmosphere & kid friendly too. We had the soup of the day which was a spicy bean which was our favourite part of the meal. read more

Imagine you are in a whole city of food that is delicious to everyone else, but you just cant join in unless you order a boring salad or veggie burger. THIS RESTAURANT IS THE OPPOSITE!! It makes vegetarian food confident and fun, fresh and just gourmet. Like the options are delicious from the lunch staples of soups and salads and my absolutely favourite burger in town. The main courses take things to the next level and I can't wait to try their sushi. read more