Cafe Mosaics on Whyte is an iconic vegetarian restaurant and has undergone another new look as per…read morepics!! I stopped for a drink but noted that the portabello mushroom is still on the menu..the matcha served hot with choice of milks and Carmen was a delightful barista with warmth and big smile!!

Nice all-vegetarian brunch spot with many vegan options. Reasonably tasty food but very…read moreslow/inefficient service. After arriving at open (11am on a Saturday), it too servers about 15 minutes to take our order and another 20 minutes to get our coffees. Other than that, the food was pretty decent. I got the breakfast bowl with tofu--a well-rounded dish with tofu scramble, vegan sausage, spinach, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes. My wife got the Mosaics scramble--tofu scramble, with vegan sausage, potatoes, and sourdough bread. Both pretty tasty. All in all, this would be a 4/5 with improved service.

Literally the best food I've had in a while! The vegetarian chicken was to die for, with an…read moreexceptional texture to each bite. For all the dishes we ordered we definitely received our money's worth, maybe more. Service was really great, if a bit slow, but at the time there were a lot of other customers, so its completely understandable. Very considerate and welcoming staff. The place itself has an amazing vibe to it, with great music and decor all around, all of which only compliment the overall flavor of the place.

I am not a vegetarian, but I do like Vegetables. Padmandadi does this well…read more The place itself is relaxing, and I love the family photos around the restaurant and the enormous Buddah statue. It is a lovely atmosphere to catch up with friends. Our server was polite and well mannered. They have a great lunch deal as well. I went with the Spicy Eggplant with coconut rice - Chinese eggplant quartered and stir-fried in a sweet and savory chili sauce. My friend chose this as well. We also started with the Roti Canai -Grilled Indonesian flatbread served with a curry dipping sauce. This is my favourite dish on the menu. I usually order this. Both dishes were excellent and fresh. I love the flakey roti and the dipping sauce has the right amount of curry in it. The eggplant was tasty as well and perfectly cooked. It came with rice (we chose coconut rice for an extra dollar) and a spring roll. The spring roll was crunchy and filled with veggies. All together a great meal.

We went here after a stressful day at the hospital for a break. Everything was good. Service was…read moregood, atmosphere was decent, and food was amazing. The burgers are excellent. Probably the best i had in the city. The Next Act is non descript with the decor. It does have a nice patio if you are able to snag a spot. Our server was prompt and attentive. Food came out quickly despite the full restaurant. This time I tried The Pyro with habanero cream cheese, bacon, crispy onions, jalapeños, and chipotle mayo. Hubby ordered The Critic - smoked cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, and bbq sauce Our friend ordered The Scout - jack cheese, chimichurri, crispy onions, avocado, and roasted garlic mayo We all chose the fries as a side. It was delicous. And this time the fries were great and not soggy. My burger was delicious. If you like heat, this one is for you. Both other people at the table enjoyed their burger as well. I saw someone have the mac and cheese, and that looked delicous. However I don't think I can skip the burger and order something else.

Sometimes are just in need of a greasy cheeseburger near midnight and the burger gods lead you to…read moreplaces like The Next Act to satisfy your hunger pangs. We were luck to slide through the front door 15 minutes before the kitchen closed for the night and order a burger to go. We got the Critic with a side of poutine and scurried back to our hotel room with our secured goods. The burger was amazing and exactly what we needed. The patty was substantial with a great crust against the sweetness of the caramelized onions, all between two pillowy soft buns. The burger was also huge, as it was double the size of what you would get an the golden arches. We got back fast enough that the poutine fries were still crunchy with a curds melted into the thick gravy. So happy that The Next Act was open at our moment of need. Forever grateful.

I stumbled upon Mirepoix Trio, a monthly collaboration between three vegan chefs, via a post on…read moreCity and Dale. I'm not vegan, but if there's a vegan option on a menu, I have this urge to try it. With my latest vegan eats, (donuts included!) I've had some pretty good experiences thus far. So why not try their monthly pop-up? Held at The Clever Rabbit, neighbor to Duchess Bakery on 124 St, Mirepoix Trio held two seatings: 6pm and 9pm. A $45- six course menu was already set for diners, and with the theme of "Without a Fork", the small plates were served tapas style and, of course, without forks. I managed to grab a reservation for Jody and I after a cancellation. We started with a trio of soup: beet, avocado, and cucumber. Adam, one of the three chefs, introduced the first course to the room of twenty or so guests. Thank goodness he did, as these were not just simple soups. The avocado shooter (pictured right) was my first, garnished with cilantro. A strong spice came through, what Jody and I agreed to be cumin and it reminded us of guacamole! Yum! My second, the beet soup (pictured center) was garnished with dill, was not overly "beet-y", a flavor which I actually dislike. Whatever they made it with, it was just the right amount of sweetness and showcased the beets really well. Lastly, the cucumber soup (pictured left). You'd think the cucumber shooter would be refreshing, perhaps a palate cleanser of sorts, and this is where I really thank Adam for coming out and letting us know that it was a mixture of cucumber and chili, garnished with a mint leaf. Ohhhh boy, there was chili already. Enough heat to make you take a good swig of water right after! Overall, a good trio, although all three had a pretty thick consistency which made it hard to drink out of the glasses. I even witnessed a table neighboring us watering down the soup with water in order to clean it out! Perhaps a slightly thinner consistency would have worked better with the glasses, or else amuse-bouche tasting spoons would have been more appropriate. Next was a plate of two mini 'slaw tacos, presented to us by Rylan. The menu called for a Kimchi coleslaw, and although it packed some heat, it was definitely not Kimchi heat. The mushroom "meat" was well done and in combination with corn, red peppers, and an avocado aioli, the dish was presented beautifully. One of the better dishes of the night! Jade, third of the trio (she's so cute!), presented the third dish: a vegan take on nigiri sushi, featuring cauliflower rice. This was completely intriguing although it ended up being one of the least favorite dishes for both Jody and I. The rice did not hold its shape well so it was a bit harder to dip in the soy sauce, and I really did not like my bite of shallot! A cute concept, although perhaps a maki roll or temaki cone would have provided a better vehicle. Jade introduced the fourth course, a stuffed onigiri, inspired by her three-week trip to Thailand with her sister. The rice was well made and held its shape nicely, unlike the prior course. One was stuffed with a green pea ginger mixture, which was my favorite of the two. The other, a sesame mushroom, although the sesame flavor didn't shine through as much as the mushrooms and onions. Last savory dish was a take on Philly cheesesteak, and one that I was looking forward to. Seitan beef was a new terminology to me. Seitan is actually a food product of gluten, the main protein in wheat. When cooked, it creates a stringy, chewier texture than it's soy-based meat alternative, and thus gives the taste and texture of meat. The mini sandwiches were delicious! And if nobody had told me it was vegan, it could have very well pulled off to be a Philly cheesesteak sandwich! The cheese sauce was also vegan, although they didn't specify how so. I can only guess of cashew creams that other vegan restaurants create, but either way, it worked! Dessert for the night was a duo of chocolate shots. White chocolate shot glass with a mango filling, dashed with black pepper and a dark chocolate shot glass with a whiskey and raspberry filling. The dark chocolate was a clear winner as the black pepper and mango combination was a bit odd and the white chocolate didn't seem to have frozen well, with a chalk-ish texture. The raspberry filling was delicious and a great combination! Although no forks were available throughout the night, the dessert did come out with a spoon! For $45 per person, it's a bit steep. Definitely nothing out of the blue for a pop-up though, as most are at this price range. The trio's efforts are highly commendable, thinking of unique and clever vegan dishes for their monthly dinners. The tacos and the Philly cheesesteak were my favorites for the night. Since each monthly dinner is different, I can't vouch for the next event but it was a great experience overall, and I would recommend it to those who are more adventurous and enjoy pop-up events!

We were there for Feed the Soul week, so I am not sure if the portions were small because of…read morefeatures being cheaper then the menu or not but it looses a couple of stars because the arepas were tiny...and I mean tiny. The deal was for 10 bucks you got an arepa but the thing was less then a hockey puck in size. We chose two - the pulled pork, and the beef. The pulled pork definately packed more flavour. And it was just meat with the bun...no veggies or cheese. I really think if they were less cheap adding those things would have made it more satisfying. I also ordered the yucca fries which were excellent. They were perfectly cooked and plump and because they weren't on the special menu they were plentiful. They came with a mojito dip which was zippy and tasty. Service was nothing great. They barely came to service us and see how we are doing/ It is cute inside , but not comfortable for sitting. Although there were a lot of interesting things on the menu I doubt that my husband and I will be back. Based on the service and the skimpy portions it isn't really worth giving a second chance.

Almost all of the menu is gluten free (GF). Empanadas too!! Arepas are made from corn... and they…read morehave frozen tequeños you can purchase from Uproot Collective or in house! Classic Arepa (sandwich) is a gigantic creation! I get two meals from one... and the leftovers are divine! I order with the green sauce... just slather me with that delicious creation! Yuca fries (cassava) are a special treat with delicious dipping sauce(s)! Love Love Love the food!! Drinks! Beers, mixed drinks, tequilas and local product from RigHand on the shelf and house-made fruit selections. The Papelón con limón (cane sugar lemonade!) is refreshing in summer! Watch out for construction... it is worth it! Park west, just past 108 street on the north side of Whyte and pay by ePark. Cheap to park a few minutes... I've paid between free and $0.40 for take out! Beat that! There are plug-ins with USB ports for you to charge while you are dining. Seats about 30 inside. Busy time is evenings - come for lunch! Service is friendly, and we definitely rate this as one of our favourite places in Edmonton! Also available from skip and Uber eats, but I like to make sure a good local business gets all of the money...plus, it's hot and fresh when it hits my hand!

As a meat-eating human, I came here with fairly low expectations. I was BLOWN away by the food…read morehere! The flavours were amazing, had the perfect amount of spice, and above all... the texture was so incredible. If you visited this place without know it was vegan, you would have NO IDEA! 5/5, 100% recommend.

Padmanadi is an amazing place for vegetarian & vegan food. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming…read more We had the eggplant, fried rice, spring rolls and the skewers. It was all so delicious, the skewers were a personal favourite. Overall I am definitely returning !

I have limited Ethiopian food experience but I'm glad I tried Langano Skies. Service was…read moreexceptional as the lady was very helpful and her passion and character was the highlight. In terms of food, I tried the Yebeg Tibs. I don't typically like sour food but the Injera was really good. The Yebeg Tibs went well with the Injera. That being said, I agree with the lady that the platter experience is the full experience so I'd recommend trying that. Overall, I'd give them 8.8/10. Note that they have moved to Old Country Inn since the pandemic.

Best Ethiopian food - friendly great service great food what more could you ask for? You can taste…read morethe love and pride in every bite

Copper Branch is 100% Plant-Based this restaurant is conveniently located in Downtown. Focuses on…read morenutritious meals such as burgers, power bowls and smoothies - enjoy something fresh and delicious made just for you! The restaurant was charming, very neat and aesthetically pleasing with copper design. The ambience was delightful. I recommend AZTEC With Basil Olive Oil Vinaigrette Sweet potato cubes, corn and mango salsa, black beans, guacamole, sour cream, broccoli, beets, carrot, lettuce, mung beans, pumpkin seeds, corn chips.

I just ordered the TLT bagel from here and the tempeh was not cooked. It was still white and…read moreinedible. I had to take it apart, toast the untoasted paper thin bagel and cook the tempeh myself. Definitely not worth your time or money to order delivery from here. The last time I ordered a flatbread and it tasted like cardboard. I thought the bad quality would be specific to the flatbreads, but I was unfortunately wrong.