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.

My daughter and I are huge fans of the Vegan Croissant breakfast sandwich at To Live For Bakery in…read moreVancouver, so when I was planning a trip for us to Calgary and found out that there's a vegan bakery in Calgary with a vegan breakfast sandwich, I knew I wanted to come and check it out. We came here with a couple of friends of ours whom we had come to Calgary to visit. The closest thing they have here to our beloved Vegan Croissant Breakfast sandwich is a Vegan Ham & Cheese Croissant. When I looked at it, it really wasn't jumping out at me. There were two other breakfast sandwich alternatives here and both of them were sandwiched between bagels rather than croissants. I prefer croissants but I do also like bagels and I don't eat bagels very often so I opted for the EBC which had vegan egg, bacon and cheese in it. This was pretty good. I especially enjoyed the taste of the vegan bacon in it. My daughter had the vegan Spinach Ricotta roll. I took a bite of it. Very impressed. Warm, flaky and it very much reminded me of Spanakopita. I think I'd order this for myself if I ever come back here again. For drinks we had Mango Matcha and Ube Chai. My Ube Chai came with some kind of Cinnamon flavored vegan whipping cream on top. I enjoyed my drink but didn't really taste much Ube in it. Mostly I tasted Cinnamon from the whipping cream. There was this big blue Cookie Monster cookie that was giving Cookie Monster Vibes. I bought one of these for us to share with our friends. Not bad, but not outstanding. I love the charming and relaxing atmosphere at this cafe. We had a nice, big round table all to ourselves. It's a cozy place and much easier to get a seat than To Live For Bakery which has lineups out the door everyday. Food here was pretty good. Not as good as To Live For, and they don't seem like they have regular features like To Live For's cube croissant which changes flavor about once a month and draws in crowds of people, and probably gets a ton of views on Instagram; however, the food here is still very good. A great neighbourhood place for vegans or non vegans interested in exploring plant based food.

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.

Caesar cocktail is so tasty but might be spicy for some people. Cocktails are unique and amazing…read more The cheese and truffle has a lot of garlic's cloves in it. The truffle mushrooms tastes better.

I've been looking forward to trying out V Burger since they opened but haven't been able to make it…read morework with a visit to Calgary until recently. I am soooo mad at myself for not making a better effort sooner. Please open a location in Edmonton for me! One of the only things I really miss since I became a vegetarian is juicy, greasy fast-food and while the big chains have stepped up, nothing has satisfied that craving quite like V Burger did. I had the buffalo chick'n burger with onion rings and it was incredible. The onion rings were crispy on the outside and piping hot on the inside while the burger had great texture and flavour. I finished things off with their Cherry Cheezcake VMixer which is V Burger's vegan answer to the DQ Blizzard. This was the only slight miss for me. For the most part, it was delicious but the ice cream had a slight aftertaste that I associate with vegan substitutes. It didn't taste bad but it wasn't for me.

This place is the same as The Sweatered Hen. If you dine there, you can order from a limited vegan…read moremenu. The larger menu is available for takeout only if you order online. The food is good.

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.

The selection at the Farmers Market is much less than what is posted on the website. Most of the…read moreready-to-eat dishes are sandwiches or rice bowls. I had the yellow curry bowl with rice which was the best Thai curry I ever had in my life, but it was quite heavy. When I went back I got the "Grains & Greens" bowl which was much lighter but equally delicious. My husband had the Reuben sandwich which was absolutely delicious but also quite heavy. We bought a couple of the frozen soups to go and they are great because you can add your own veggies and make a tasty meal at home!

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

I really wanted to like this place. My friend and I came here and just loaded up, we often get…read moreexcited for fully plant based food restaurants. We got burgers, poutine, and nachos. The burgers were pretty good, but not good enough that I would bring my meat eating friends to try. The fries were under cooked, and the cheese in the nachos weren't even melted. I would definitely come back for the burgers, but that's it

Thank you to the Copper Branch team for supplying our 2019 Fork Smart Summit Private Reception with…read moreyour oh-so scrumptious oil-free whole plant based guacamole and carrot keftedes (falafel). I heard many raves over these items - and it was evident because it was gone in no time! I only wonder what other delicious whole plant-based foods you have waiting for customers who want food that nourishes and helps them so deliciously!