Review by SoldByMarvin.com First time in Canada and this restaurant did not disappoint. We crossed the border from Detroit, which we were today years old when we found out that you could reach Canada specifically Windsor Canada, which is where this place is located by taking a five minute drive either across a bridge or underground. Her waitress was super pleasant and she explained to us the options as this was a 100% plant based and one thing about being in a Canadian Restaurant is you have to be aware of exchange rates and the waitress was very helpful in providing that information. The ambience of the restaurant was very nice and our food came out within about 15 minutes of our order which was great. I went with the plant-based Gyro, which used wheat gluten for the lamb meat and the taste was spot on compared to when I used to eat that type of lifestyle. Our daughter got tofu tacos, which were flavored very well and my wife got the jackfruit tacos, which she enjoyed. Pricing for the three of us was not bad at all, especially with the exchange rate and we will definitely be back. This place is great for families. Staff are very friendly and the food was definitely on point flavor wise. read more

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I've eaten a lot of really good vegan food in my day and I love the menu at nooch, but everything just seemed a little off. The tacos had waayyyyy too much sauce (and I love sauce), the poutine fries didn't have enough sauce, the lasagna soup was way too sweet, but the chicken sandwich and cookies were excellent! I would usually round up on my rating, but the service was quite slow and we were the only ones in there.. I would definitely go back to try it again, however, wouldn't be my first choice. read more

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Ordered takeout but the restaurant looked very cool and relaxed. There's a garage door in the front that was open giving it a cool look. This was my first "philly cheesesteak" so I wasn't prepared for how messy it was. The staff offered me a fork and knife to help combat it. The seitan as a substitute was delicious. read more

nooch. a vegan eatery - Philly Cheesesteak - Vegan Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

Went for a bite today while in Windsor from Michigan and I was stoked. Maggie was the bartender and she was rad. She recommended a really good local kombucha I had never had and a phenomenal seitan pita with tzatziki sauce and a good sized portion of poutine on the side. It was worth crossing the river. No regrets and I will be back for more. read more

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Incredible. Worth the trip to Windsor from Detroit just for this place. We had the big mack and the ruben and I can't stop thinking about them. We will be back asap Thank you for existing read more

Server was excellent. Food very good. Ambiance excellent except for loud videos which were annoying.

Everything I ordered was delicious though my favorite was the tempeh bites. Unreal texture and flavor. Super kind staff and all around great experience. read more

Nooch! Oh happy day when I discovered this restaurant and came in for my first meal. My husband and I drove here from metro Detroit after seeing the menu and reading reviews, and it was fabulous from start to finish. Fabulous! Keith the owner was so kind and helpful. Gave us suggestions when we asked and could not have been friendlier. By the end of our meal I wanted to hug him but I didn't because that would have maybe been weird! The variety of food options is plentiful. Different styles of food, yummy combinations of vegetables and sides that deliver a hearty filling. We had the Big Moc, Ruben, Gyro, a special for the day Burrito, Poutine Fries and Carrot Cake. (Yes I had to tie my hair back and got serious about eating when the food arrived.) Portions are hefty, ingredients taste fresh, prices are affordable for the quality and size of what you get, store is cute and clean, and staff get the gold for customer service- thank you Anita and Keith! We also met 2 celebrity dogs on the patio from a nearby rescue. What a happy place! It's clear that Keith has a ton of integrity and takes pride in his work. He seems to pour a lot of his heart and soul into the restaurant and it shines bright in so many ways. We'll be back again soon! read more

i'm posting this day after and it just so happens to be april 1st, but rest assured nooch. is no joke. i've been wanting to try this place since covid, but i'd only been to canada once since then prior to yesterday and they were closed. we got there (four of us) at about 5:30pm on a friday and they were pretty busy (that changed by the time we left at 7ish), but we were able to be seated right away. the aesthetic is sleek and modern with an upscale-but-casual feel. i ordered "the dude" seasonal cocktail to start off and it was daaaangerously good. a kahlua-esque cold coffee drink with some whiskey and it went down waaay too easy. excellent start! for appetizers we opted for the poutine and bites... again, fantastic. the breading on the bites was crispy and well-seasoned, plus the seitan wasn't super thick or chewy like it often can be (more on that later). of course it helped that the sauces were tasty as well. i especially like the 3rd degree -- as someone who is obsessed with spicy foods, this was a nice light-to-mid heat that hit just right. the blue cheese it comes with i was excited to try, and it is pretty great, but absolutely falls more on the ranch side than it does blue cheese. the poutine? what's there to say. the gravy is exactly like its non-vegan variety, and the hand cut fries are a 10. their cheese curds are also some of the best vegan curds i've had.. just an absolute must-order when you visit nooch. for my entree i went back and forth on what i wanted to order, but ultimately settled on the cheesesteak (to compare to ones i've personally made prior), and the supreme fries. the fries were excellent. i was mum on the idea of lentil chili (it turns to mush -- it is what it is), but it's flavored perfectly with a strong kick of cumin. somehow the pico may be the most important part of these fries, imparting some much-needed acid. i prefer and recommend the poutine over these, but you can't go wrong ordering either. honestly, they should offer a "fry flight" appetizer -- i'd've loved to try the buffalo fries! my cheesesteak wound up being the worst thing of all that i tried. not to say it was bad, but the seitan seemed a bit thick and a little too chewy to remind me of a cheesesteak. the flavor itself was good (it nailed the grill flavor on it and the veggies), and the bread was perfect, but the seitan wasn't quite there. enjoyed it, but would certainly try something else on visit number two. the bite i had of the jackfruit sandwich (not pictured) that was ordered was probably the best bite of jackfruit i've had. it is definitely inherently a bit soft (since that's how jackfruit feels), but the texture of it and flavor of the sauce is pretty spot on. their cheesy pasta comes highly recommended, but i thought it was just... fine. granted i had a small bite and it was a strong hit of green onion in that bite, but it just didn't seem all that, well... cheesy. i admittedly didn't eat enough to offer a great take on it, but my girlfriend (who ordered it) said something similar -- "it's good, but not as good as the one i make." 100% agreed. i will say if you have celiac or are gluten intolerant, they take it seriously here. my girlfriend has celiac, and so ordered this pasta with their gluten free pasta (which by the way was not unlike traditional pasta), and didn't have a flare up afterwards. score. not pictured or tried was their big mock. having had CMO's (RIP) and odd burger's, i damn near ordered this for comparison's sake. i was told it's the best fake big mac between the three -- so now i'm thinking i need to order it myself next time to see for myself. that segways me into their specials: they have specials every week that tend to look unbelievable. i was a little underwhelmed by them for our visit, but check out their page on facebook or instagram and you'll know what i'm talking about! anyway.. this is getting exhausting -- one last note: the service. as said, by the time we were leaving, they were pretty effing packed. yet, they only had two waiters. the service was good at first, but it took awhile to get our bill when we were done, and finding time to ask for a water refill (or another boozy bevvy) seemed impossible -- a second drink that was ordered was forgot about, but we just let it go. if you're obsessive over having good service, maybe don't expect that here.. and pace yourself when you're drinking just in case they're shorthanded. personally, so long as my waiter doesn't physically assault me, i have no real complaints -- so i thought it was fine. bonus points: our waiter was helpful in offering food and drink suggestions on the menu when we sat down. okay i think i'm about done. TL;DR -- get your pud ass to nooch. read more

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My boyfriend and I ate here last night for our anniversary and it was amazing! The staff were extremely polite and helpful; any questions you have about the menu they can answer! The menu is COMPLETELY vegan which was extremely comforting to know. The restaurant itself was really cute and the vibe was super chill, exactly what we were looking for our anniversary dinner! The food was delicious and there were so many choices and a great variety of foods to choose from as well. I got the cheesy pasta and my boyfriend got the philly cheesesteak; both were to die for. We're from Detroit so we drove over the bridge to get here and my boyfriend and I both said we would happily come back and make this a regular outing :) Can't wait to come back! read more

nooch. a vegan eatery - Our dinner :) - Vegan Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

I've been meaning to try this place since I wanted to eat less meat and I heard many good things about them. It doesn't hurt that it's also only 2 blocks from where I am currently staying in Windsor. The first time I tried to order was about an hour before closing. They already stopped taking orders because they were overwhelmed. He suggested that I order ahead as it gets very busy. I decided I really have to try the place for sure! Next day I tried again, this time ordering in the afternoon for pickup in 2 hours. I ordered the Big Mock (meatless burger) and poutine. He suggested I get the burger and a side of poutine as it would be a better deal. I ordered for curbside pickup. I really could not taste any difference between the Big Mock and a regular burger. It was juicy, tasty and full of flavour. It was not overcooked or dry. Poutine was out of this world. When I ate it, it filled me with such excitement I can only say if one could have an orgasm in their mouth, this would be it. I wanted to save some for the next day but couldn't resist and ended up finishing the rest of the poutine that evening. Apparently they use some kind of house-made cheese sauce in the poutine. I'm sure that helped. I forgot that vegan food could taste this good. I generally live in Vancouver and we have a number of great vegan options out there. They are pricey though. I have also been to the internationally renown Vedge in Philadelphia (vegan fine dining). I know what great vegan food tastes like. I'm absolutely floored that there is a vegan restaurant of this caliber here in Windsor!! Glad I gave them a nice tip when I picked up the food. They absolutely deserve it. read more

nooch. a vegan eatery - Big Mock - Vegan Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

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This place blew my mind. I highly, highly recommend. Firstly, the people are so kind, it's unbelievable. Secondly, the food touched my soul and I will be returning as soon as physically possible (from the USA). The cheesy pasta was to die for. The potine had my heart throbbing. Pros: -great, romantic atmosphere -absolutely amazing food -great wine choices -interesting variety of dishes -it is ALL vegan. No worrying about accidental cheese/dairy. Cons: -small seating arrangements which could probably cause long wait times? Now go give this place a shot! It might be my new all time favorite vegan restaurant. read more

nooch. a vegan eatery - Wings and wine - Vegan Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

Tasty vegan food here. Quite generous portions, so you may want to consider ordering on the lighter side or planning to take some items home. The salad and the tacos we had were both delicious, but we could barely finish the nachos. Next time I visit I will try some different items on the menu and see how those are. Anyway, worth checking out if you are visiting the area. read more

My question is, why hasn't this place been reviewed yet, it's amazing!! Unfortunately, I am not vegan, but I do enjoy eating vegan fare. I had come for dinner to meet up with a friend, who is vegan and came to Windsor for a show that night. Recently moving back to Windsor, from London, where there were a lot more options (that I was aware of) for vegan cuisine. When I was recommended this place, I was told that it was always busy (which is great!) so I made sure I came early, and reserved a seat for my friends and I, and I'm glad I did, because around 5:00pm, it did start to get a bit busy, and the restaurant itself is quaint, and small, it makes the eating experience that much better in my opinion. Browsing the menu, I chose the Big Mock and a house salad, which as this delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing and shredded carrots, with romaine and kale, that salad was so delicious. The burger too was just as delicious, and very saucy, mimicking the original, but better. My friend who had the Philly Cheese steak, said it was absolutely delicious as well. If you like fries, which I don't, (reserve judgement, please, LOL) they have regular fries or Cajun flavoured fries available as well! For dessert that night, they were offering a cheesecake and carrot cake, we all opted for the carrot cake, and dived right in, the slice was big, enough for the three of us, and moist, and the icing was decadent. I thought I could eat the whole piece to myself. I absolutely want to come back here often, as it was such a great experience, that you wouldn't even know you were missing eating meat. I hope everyone can be more open to the fact (myself included) that you can enjoy food without eating meat. read more

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THE solid vegan staple in Windsor, I do my best to stop by for a meal any time I'm across the river. They make most of their ingredients in house and source locally, true champions of a vegan lifestyle! They offer beer, kombucha, wine, and spirits in addition to their wonderful foodstuff. I came most recently with my extended family, none of whom are vegan and all of whom enjoyed their meals and drinks. It was truly heartwarming to my little vegan soul. I myself love to branch off the main menu and take advantage of the weekly specials. This time around I got to enjoy a turky pesto panini. I chose to upgrade to a gluten free Caesar salad for my side and found the portabella bacon to be rave worthy. It was marinated well, juicy and satisfied my fungi fantasy! The service is professional and I never ran out of water. I am grateful they moved to a new, bigger location on Erie street. It's so much more accessible than their old one. I wish them nothing but success in their continued adventures and highly recommend them to anyone, vegan or not. read more

Me and my partner came here for sunday brunch and it was lovely! the ambiance is really unique and soothing. The turkey club and the reuben were both a hit, and the poutine fries were amazing! The cocktails were exquisite as well, and the 'bartender' explained that she makes the syrups in house, from scratch. My favorite of the ones I had was the Harvest Moon. Very kind, welcoming atmosphere. I would love to return one day. read more

Incredible food. Im not vegan, but still go there to chow down. I love that vegans have a great restaurant to go to thats better than half the restaurants in windsor. Service was great, you can tell the people who work there care read more

Delicious vegan food and very friendly service. Both the food and service are consistent. The owners are very friendly and personable. We love their Surpreme fries and BBQ Jackfruit sandwich. Their Carrot cake is so moist and yummy!! We drive from metro detroit at least once every two months to enjoy this vegan gem! A must try! We love that they are open regular hours on Sunday! read more

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Don't be fooled by the lack of reviews. This place is amazing. Good quality food served with a great attitude. I am not vegan but vegetarian and I was impressed with everything. You have to try the vegan poutine fries. read more

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Atmosphere is quaint and romantic with upbeat music for ambience, variety of vegan fare on the menu shareable seitan buffalo bites along with Philly and fries are very good. The reuben tastes phenomenal just like the Standard American Diet (SAD) Moreover the new yet to be named appetizer is also worth trying! The chef, Stephanie and Keith (Great name) provided us with a terrific vegan dining experience! Excited to come back the next time in Windsor! SØNØS read more

Nooch is a nice little vegan spot with delicious vegan comfort food! We tried the Reuben with a Cesar salad and a Big Mock with the fries supreme. For dessert, a piece of carrot cake, which is the best vegan carrot cake I've ever had! Everything was amazing and prepared fresh. Even my non-vegan husband keeps asking to go back. Mission accomplished! Good job Nooch. read more

nooch. a vegan eatery - Big Mock and a fries supreme - Vegan Near Me - Windsor, Ontario

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I am 51 years young and have been a vegetarian since I was 14. I have seen changes as far as options over the years but WOW this place is amazing! The food is incredibly yummy!! I can't wait to go back...I need to taste everything on the menu (which is a lot!) Kudos to you guys and thanks for coming to Windsor! See you real soon! read more

Small and cozy on the inside. Lighting was on the darker side but I really enjoyed it- really set the atmosphere. Ordered the Big Mock. It was so delicious. Not once did I feel like I was eating a meatless burger. It truly tasted like a burger- at times I even feel it tasted more like a Whopper but it was still great! Zero complaints about service. I will definitely return. read more

This is the best restaurant! They are super friendly and there food is always awesome! If they do make a mistake they are quick to correct it. 5 stars across the board on everything you can think to rate them on! read more

Service was great and food was really good. Went there two times on our 4 day visit to windsor

Amazing vegan comfort food! Totally recommend this place whether you're vegan or not. It's like McDonalds but actually, you know, good. I recommend the "cheese" burger. read more

A bit distant from downtown, this restaurant was great! Servers were friendly and attentive. Interior is designed artfully, and they kept the place super clean. I rarely see such a thorough job cleaning the tables and eating spaces between diners. All of the food items were spiced well, and the jackfruit tacos were a nice blend of sauce and vegetables. This is the kind of place that an herbivore and carnivore would both enjoy. read more

Ate here a few months ago - still thinking about it! Can't recommend the Mac n cheese and poutine enough. One of the best began spots I've been to. Went with three non-vegan friends - all left happy and full! read more

The service is terrible and the food is worse, way overpriced I hate it don't eat here don't let their bot reviews fool you.

Favourite place to eat! Outstanding every time. Serive is always amazing and calling ahead for take out is always reading right when I arrive read more

food was amazing! ordered the burger and Cajun fries. So good!! Go here for a good vegan experience for sure. It's not very expensive and you get a lot of food. read more

This is my absolute favourite vegan food! It gives any vegetarian or vegan the opportunity to eat foods that they may be missing out on!!! Everything on the menu that I have tried is absolutely delicious and the staff is so wonderful as well! If I could give it 10 stars I would! Every time I've gone, I've had closed minded meat eating friends and family that admit to how great the food is. Amazing restaurant. read more