My husband and I were visiting Calgary from California and The Coup was so phenomenal we actually…read moreate here twice during our trip! Everything about this place is top notch: the food, the vibe, and the people. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about vegan food and made fantastic recommendations. The hot pot was hands down the best curry I've ever tasted. The sauce had this gorgeous brightness and depth that made every bite unforgettable. The yam fries with miso gravy were exceptional, and the peanut sauce with the tofu satay was absolute perfection. The dinner ambiance was lovely and cozy and you can tell the servers genuinely enjoy their jobs. That kind of positive energy makes the whole experience even better. If you're in Calgary, vegan or not, The Coup is a must visit. Phenomenal food, phenomenal service, phenomenal atmosphere.

The Coup had been on my to-go list for a number of months as one of Calgary's trendier vegetarian…read morespots on 17th Ave. I finally got a chance to go last week after work, and I was not disappointed! My partner and I went for happy hour, and we were the only ones in the restaurant when we walked in just after 4pm. I really liked having a bit of a quieter atmosphere. Our server was quite personable and recommended a variety of dishes. We got the Brussels sprouts, satay broccoli, eggplant nigiri, and the soup of the day (Indian style tomato chickpea). The Brussels sprouts were punchy in flavor, and the broccoli was nicely fried with an earthy peanuty sauce. I would highly recommend both. I also got the Sunny cider, which wasn't too sweet. To finish off, we got the ube cake to go. Unfortunately it wasn't our favorite, and it was too small a portion to be priced at $12 in my opinion. With happy hour discounts, our bill came out to about $60 including tax and tip. Not cheap, but it works nicely for a little "treat yourself here and there" outing. Hoping to go back sometime in the new year!

Incredible spot serving only vegetarian/vegan Chinese food! This place is tucked away in one of the…read moreChinatown food courts, so it may be a little tricky to find but I promise it's worth it. The lady behind the counter is always busy but always friendly. She helped us make decisions about what to get and never lets us down. The black pepper "beef" stir fry is me and my partner's personal favorite. The tofu and eggplant hot pot is also nice (and served piping hot!!). The portion sizes are massive, providing excellent value. We are considering making Happy Veggie House a weekly stop in our household. Definitely check it out!

You'll probably miss this place if you weren't looking for it. It's inside the little shopping…read moreplaza in Chinatown. I had a takeout order, took only 10-15 minutes to be ready on Sunday. I got the large wheat gluten sampler and veggie chicken chow mien. Portions blew my mind. So much and I'm starving. Couldn't finish. Taste, off the charts. If I lived in Calgary this would be one of my staples.

I've always been a huge meat lover, but a visit to Ten Foot Henry three years ago completely…read morechanged how I see vegetables. Since then, I've worked my way through almost their entire vegetable menu, and every single dish stands out in its own way--creative, flavorful, and far beyond anything you'd expect from vegetables. The thoughtful combinations of textures, sauces, and cooking techniques make each plate feel unique and absolutely delicious. And the desserts are the perfect finale. The butterscotch pudding, in particular, was unforgettable--rich, comforting, and truly divine. The servers are extra nice and accommodating. Would highly recommended it.

Excellent modern Canadian cuisine with very reasonable prices. Great service too…read more We ordered two veggies and two meat mains. - tomatoes - it comes with a yogurt cream thing that you mix together then eat with bread. It's amazingly good. It is creamy, feels healthy, really good taste and the bread is hearty grain, goes really well. - broccolini - excellent. Such great taste. The crunchies make the whole dish a delectable mix of texture and great taste. Highly recommended. - hamachi - really good texture and flavour. It is done with a light soy ginger kind of thing. - chicken - really excellent. Very tender and good flavour with tomato olive sauce. Would definitely come back. Highly recommended.

Great buffet for lunch. Vegetarian food are great. Delicious. Parking is available on the side of…read morethe building which is rare to find in downtown. If you enjoy Chinese food and vegetarian this is a perfect place to go. Yummy!

I have to say, being a vegetarian nowadays is probably much easier than back in the old days (how…read morelong ago, can't say. Just making an assumption). Vegetarian food can be so versatile and it's no longer just tofu and greens, although a lot of mock meat is still made with tofu or soy protein components. I went on a vegetarian diet for 30 days and it actually went pretty well! I did not stuff myself with carbs this time around but I'll say this... tofu does not fill you up for long! And I don't like beans. So I would fail miserably if I were to give up meat for life. There's not many vegetarian restaurants in town, but one such one would be Ambrosia Veggie House, who serves Pan Asian Chinese Vegetarian Food. They are both vegan and vegetarian, and has a pretty vast menu! I find their location interesting as it's located on the side of Avatamsaka Sagely Monastery (華嚴聖寺) - I'm not sure if the monastery opened the restaurant. My family decided to try out the restaurant with me. Here's what we ordered: Spring Rolls - $4.75 I didn't try these but I imagine they were just simply stuffed with vegetables. Served with plum dipping sauce. Satay Skewers - $6.75 These were made with very firm soy nuggets and was on the spicy side! Crunchy Seaweed Sticks - $8.75 These were seaweed wrapped firm soy nuggets, deep fried, and coated in a sweet and sour sticky sauce. I enjoyed the chewiness of this. Mashed Potato Tofu Pockets - $12.75 Bean curd sheets stuffed with mashed potato and then deep fried - they were nicely flavorful but the bean curd sheets were way too chewy. I think if they can use something else, like a puff pastry to get that nice, melt in your mouth texture, then this would be a lot easier and enjoyable to eat. Jade Rolls - $12.75 I'm no stranger to this. These are vegetable stuffed bean curd rolls which I used to eat a lot of. I love that savoury gravy that atop it! Sweet and Sour Bean Curd Rolls - $12.75 This is pretty close to the real thing with all the right flavors and vegetables that normally come in a sweet and sour pork dish! Lettuce Wrap - $14.75 I thought the faux meat mixture was done really well (tasted really good on rice), but was a bit taken back with the five lettuce leaves they provided. Yes, five. We had eight people - six adults minus my two kids. I'm pretty sure lettuce is cheap... Stir Fried Mixed Greens - $10.75 A plate of Shanghai bok choy sauteed with a good amount of wok "hei". Eight Treasures Tofu Hotpot - $14.75 This was kind of bare. They didn't substitute anything for the "meat" so it was just tofu and vegetables. Shanghai Style Chow Mein - $10.75 Your standard Shanghai noodles, minus the meat. Assorted Fried Rice - $10.75 A simple vegetable fried rice with faux meat bits. This was particularly tasty for some reason, and my brother's gf mentioned that it was fried with a lot of oil... ah, that's probably why. And it also had really good wok "hei" too! This was actually a very tasty meal, but it is on the pricier side as portions were also on the small side. However, it takes a lot more effort to turn something non meat to make it taste somewhat like meat!

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.

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.

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

Everything! Really flavorful food. Don't expect big portions necessarily--American speaking here…read more But very very good vegan food. We've done take out a couple of times and dined in for breakfast this morning. Haven't had anything bad at all. My recs are the Korean curry and rice, the "tuna" poke bowl, and the breakfast burrito. My utmost favorite was the sweet chili tofu wrap and the bulgogi burrito (probably one of the best burritos I personally have ever bit into--and being from Texas I've eaten a lot of burritos). As a final note, the service was incredibly nice and we had the chance to meet the owner, Rose (be sure to follow her on her channel, Cheap Lazy Vegan).

This spot is inside a fitness studio so it can be a bit tricky to find, but once you do, it is…read moredefinitely worth it. The customer service was great and my food was delicious. There is a pretty good amount of seats given that it's a small space, it's just not a huge place. I got the Japchae and it was perfect. Also the pan fried dumplings were also amazing. The people at my table ordered extra dumplings because we were all obsessed. I also got the lentil pancakes and they were soooo good too. I was sitting with 4 other friends and everyone was so happy with their food so it seems like no matter what you get, it's going to be amazing.

One of the coolest restaurants I've been in for awhile, back lit arches give it a unique retro…read morevibe. We unfortunately got seated in the side room, not as good for people and kitchen watching but a nice room nonetheless. It was a busy Friday evening but service was a bit slow to start. We got water and our candle lit long before a cocktail menu. We'd ordered about five items, some shareable and two intended as mains, however they came in series with a bit of wait between them. I was with my wife so we shared everything but otherwise it may have been awkward. Drink menu is good, including several margaritas. My standard version was delicious and the second one was just as good! The food was really good. We had scallops, tuna, and prawns; all really good but the Tuna Tostada always amazing. Caesar salad was good but somewhat untraditional with pickled onion. The menu marks gluten free and dairy free, lots of gf options. Lots of menu items I'd like to try, will definitely be back.

Had a great experience here ! We had a reservation and got…read moresat straight away. Cool interior , slightly loud music playing. Our server was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Happy hour was a great deal with $6 margaritas and discount on single tacos. The chicken tacos were amazing as well as the pork belly chicharron. We had the el trip dip taster and found the guacamole to be amazing but the other two to be slightly plain but still good. The ceviche was fresh and played really well. I loved how you can choose two flavours + spicy for the soda or margaritas. Overall an incredible deal for the quality and quantity of food.

It was suggest by a friend to go try franks for some eggs benedict and pea soup she rather picky so…read moreI thought I give it a try. WOW they did not disappoint. I had thhe eggs Benedict and will definitely go back to try the pea soup. Don't know what they do to the ham but it's fantastic!!!

Fantastic food!! Great service!!! Good prices!!! We had loaded tater-tots, Brussel sprouts,…read moretoasts and Nashville chicken nuggets. All were tasty and hot!