Sunshine friendly staff, crazy amazing looking doughnuts (didn't try), and equally lovely looking…read morepastries. Love that they offered almond, chocolate, and pistachio croissants. Fresh made iced tea was spot on. Nice vibe.

It was raining out while we were walking so Tony and I stopped in to hide from rain. I ordered a…read moredrip coffee and a cinnamon apple scone. Tony went for a latte or something and a pistachio croissant. Tony really liked his stuff. I enjoyed the scone but it was not very flavorful. But still good. Their drip coffee was cold so they offered me an americano. It was good. But the irony was the americano was too hot. But it's a nice place. May stop by again.

While it was a full house and they had lots of customers, the service, the atmosphere and OMG the…read morefood, were all awesome. We had to indulge in breath mints on the way home after sharing the garlic fries, but they were soooo good. We also shared the BBQ wings and they were incredible. My wife had the mushroom tacos and I had the Chickin wrap. My wife never eats the typical 3 small tacos offered in many restaurants, but she did take the 2 tacos at Vegan Street; which were quite big and she wolfed those down. I was in heaven over the buffalo Chickin wrap. It was probably the best meal I've had in years, and it was vegan!!!! All the flavour, texture, sensations and absolutely no guilt; well a little bit over eating too much ;) If you want to give vegan a shot, go to Vegan Street. The food is incredible, the service awesome and atmosphere delightful.

UPDATE: Ownership's response relies on vague phrasing about "context" and "communication dynamics"…read moreto subtly imply we were difficult. Again, that was never once communicated to us in any way, and had it been, we gladly would have apologized and adjusted to their standards. I never realized that politely requesting items, using industry-standard terms like "may I," and praising both the FOH and kitchen staff for accommodating us each and every time was an issue. I want to reiterate: the only dynamic was us being loyal regulars for years, attempting to give polite, private feedback about a drop in service, and immediately receiving a lifetime ban over text. They have now confirmed that even our offer to order delivery with zero modifications is denied. That is the entire context. I am content to let my review stand, be posted in other locations with a reference to here, and Calgary diners can judge this level of "professionalism" for themselves. Original Post: I genuinely dislike posting negative reviews and have never wanted to hurt a local business, but it is extremely important to warn Calgary patrons about how this restaurant treats its customers--especially those who require menu modifications. We have been loyal customers of Vegan Street for years, frequently navigating a gluten-free lifestyle by requesting modifications. We have dined here during peak weekend rushes, slower afternoons, ordered takeout, and regularly made reservations. Through every interaction, not once did any staff member communicate that our requests were an issue. Furthermore, we always went out of our way to be excellent guests: we are polite, our kids use their best manners, and we even clean up our table and stack our dishes to make things easier for the servers. We constantly told the staff how much we valued Vegan Street as dedicated Vegan restaurants with gluten free options are rare. Everything changed for us when I tried to politely address a sudden drop in customer service. After experiencing poor service and staff rolling their eyes at us during recent visits, I asked to speak privately to one of the owners. I did this quietly at the restaurant, away from other patrons and in good faith. I shared how much we love supporting them and I explained that I understood people have bad days, but felt ownership should be aware of the interactions. Instead of taking the feedback professionally, the owner sent us a text message a few hours later--which we can happily post to prove our position. She claimed my feedback "matched" a negative online review (which wasn't mine) and falsely blamed me for it. She then stated that our dietary modification requests over the past few months have "been too much on the staff and kitchen" and told us we are no longer welcome moving forward. When we pointed out that absolutely no one had ever communicated that our requests were a problem, she actually agreed with us. Yet, she doubled down anyway, jumping straight from zero communication to a lifetime ban. We explained that had we'd been told our requests were an issue, we gladly would have adjusted--such as taking things off our food ourselves or asking for sides. Acting as our own sous chefs while paying full price is a reasonable compromise before resorting to a ban. Unfortunately, this was never requested. Wanting to find a way forward, we even politely asked if we could still order delivery with absolutely zero modifications. She never responded. Bottom line: To ban multi-year, respectful regulars over text because ownership cannot handle private feedback--and to admit they never once told the customer there was an issue beforehand--is a shocking lack of professionalism and business ethics. Any public reply from the owner(s) to this review that is anything less than a genuine apology and an immediate reversal of the ban should be viewed as nothing more than a desperate attempt to save face. While we may never return given how the ownership acts, other patrons deserve to be aware. Perhaps a zero-modifications policy should be implemented instead of treating customers like they are the problem. If you have celiac disease, severe allergies, or dietary restrictions, be warned: asking for a menu modification here is a gamble. Apparently, you should just order something else or be prepared to act as a sous chef at your own table. Owners and staff alike may silently resent your requests for years, only to ban you without warning the moment you ask for basic customer service. Also, although most are friendly, the staff and owners here can apparently treat you any way they want, and if you say anything, be prepared to be asked to never come back. We happily supported this business for years, but they clearly do not value loyalty, dietary needs, professionalism, or basic communication. Save your money and support a local establishment that actually treats people with respect.

This was our last meal in Canada so I knew I wanted to try a vegan place. I also saw that they had…read morepoutine on the menu. Traditional poutine has beef in it so I can't do that, but this place is vegan so I was excited to try. I had the Buffalo chicken sandwich and my husband had the original burger. The meals here really slayed! Mine was surprisingly a little spicy. The lady at the counter was helpful and super nice ( as most Canadians are) . The actual store was casual but super cute. The poutine was SO good. To be honest I haven't tried real poutine so I can't say if it tasted the same, but the beef gravy with the cheese and fries was so comforting it made me sad to go back home where they don't offer poutine. 100% recommend this place to visitors wanting a cheaper meal that still tasted amazing!

Best vegan food I've had in a very very long time! The service was impeccable and they were…read moreextremely friendly the entire time. I ordered an Oreo milkshake and crispy chicken burger, while my Fiancé ordered the taco salad. We loved all of it!

What a beautiful space. I've gone twice and the meals were incredibly filling, thoughtfully…read moreprepared, and delicious. All of the workers were personable and kind. The kale salad is definitely one of the best dishes I've had in my life. As an introvert I liked that I had the space all to myself, but I wish that more people would support this business.

Delicious food just like the dishes I remember from my time in Ethiopia. I highly recommend!!!read more

Full of flavor despite it being vegan. We stopped by on our travels craving Vietnamese food and…read morethis place really hit all the right notes. The restaurant was pretty spacious and not very busy on a Saturday late afternoon. The place however was a little warm inside, maybe the AC wasn't working as they had some fans on. We ordered the vermicelli dish and pad Thai as the staff told us it was their most popular dish. The pad Thai was indeed one of our favorite. It had a unique smoky flavor to it. We also ordered the pho and eggplant dish. The pho had a surprisingly rich flavor. I would definitely recommend the pho. Overall we were very pleased with our meal and left full with hardly any left overs.

Let me start with the food first! I have had my best vegan…read morepho here!! Being a vegetarian, I have had a hard time getting pho that's flavorful but the chefs here have magic in their hands, they have put so much heart and effort in packing so much flavor in their broths! I had the Sate Tofu Noodle Soup, ah can't get the taste out of my head!! Such richness, the freshness of the house made tofu paired with soft rice noodles was just beyond perfection!! The Pad Thai was also delicious: it missed one thing: crushed peanuts which we usually get at Thai restaurants. The restaurant has a very calm and peaceful auto to it!!! Full of large plants and a meditation area, it's a nice getaway from the corporate hustle outside. The place closes at 8, so reach early.

Glad I found kb & co walking downtown! I ordered the coconut BLT and chocolate brownie protein…read moreball. The kale salad was tangy and fresh, the sandwich was a great vegetarian option and quite big, and the protein ball was dense and chocolatey. The restaurant itself is trendy, a great place to work or chat. Service was fast, and friendly too!

Wonderful modern and healthy restaurant that uses a diverse range of ingredients. Menu is entirely…read morevegetarian. 1. Curry stew bowl: veggie stew that's mellow but flavourful, enough for a light lunch. 4/5 2. Pink ginger lemonade: fresh and healthy tasting. 4/5 3. Açai bowl: so much açai, good value. A filling breakfast that almost tastes like dessert lol. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time lol.

Not to brag or anything, but I am kind of a mock meat aficionado. Years ago, I used to quest into…read morethe dark soul of Chinatown for vegan Chinese and Vietnamese food at places that don't even exist anymore. White Oak II, Veggie House, none of this overpriced Buddha's FUSIONBECAUSEWEDECIDEDTOPUTMEATONTHEMENU garbage. The lighting would be dingy, the walls would be made of room dividers, and if you asked nice, you could purchase the gluten required to make the stuff at home which I would often do. This was before nice little internet sources like Yelp would tell me where to go, so I would go seeking these places based on word of mouth from friends of friends. Fast forward to 2012, and Heart's Choice opens up in the CALGARY FARMERS MARKET, which is basically the equivalent to a yuppy farmers market shopping mall. This is a pretty neat little place, and they do all the work for you, so you don't even have to season the fake meats yourself. Thaw, throw it in a pan with some veggies, and you have yourself some classy Chinese/Thai inspired food. They even make some pretty bomb curries that you can buy frozen if you're too lazy to make yer own. Yay! No hard labor in the kitchen, and no animal suffering! While I was a little irritated at the SURPRISE of patrons, that they could possibly be enjoying something NOT made out of a corpse (hi, it's 2012 you cavemen creeps), I am really happy to see Heart's Choice thrive. The owner and I had a nice chat about the struggles of following a vegetarian diet sometimes in Calgary, and I congratulated her on these awesome products which are winning the hearts of even non-vegetarians. I myself went home with her two recommendations, some ginger "chicken", and black pepper "beef" steaks that I plan to throw into a wok with some Shanghai noodles, carrots, bok choy, and broccoli. Also, Le's Vietnamese Subs a few rows down makes a killer vegan kungpao chicken sub with some of the proteins sold at Heart's Choice. *Review 9/30 for Yelp's 30 day challenge 2012

Love all the samples. Even non-vegetarian/non-vegans will enjoy. I have a feeling the frozen,…read moretake-home curries are going to become a staple for me. The soy citrus riblettes were so tasty my boyfriend didn't even care (or know) that they weren't meat!