Flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan, or veg-curious? There’s a slate of newer eateries that have opened up across Metro Vancouver that are fuelled by plants, but have food that’s approachable for anyone with an appetite.
Here are seven new plant-based restaurants in Metro Vancouver you’ll want to put on your meatless eats bucket list, ASAP.
Beetbox
Beetbox is the newest venture from GM/Co-owner Justin Tisdall and Chef/Co-owner Bryan Satterford, the duo behind Juke Fried Chicken in Chinatown. They were operating a satellite Little Juke in the Davie Street location that is now the totally plant-based comfort eats spot Beetbox. Loaded burgers, fries, hot and cold sides, sandwiches, and salads will satisfy those cravings without any animals involved.
Address: 1074 Davie Street, Vancouver
Kind Cafe
This new spot for coffee and food opened late this summer in Vancouver, featuring an eco-friendly and plant-based approach to eating and dining. In addition to a fully plant-based menu of eats and treats, Kind Cafe has been sourcing second-hand dishware and asking customers to bring their own containers and tumblers in to cut down on waste.
Address: 3080 Main Street, Vancouver
Planetary Burger
Hey, not all vegan food is lettuce and seeds! Planetary Burger has slid onto the Vancouver plant-based scene with their lineup burgers, fries, and shakes, and it’s all 100 per cent made of plants. And, yes – they are next door to Kind Cafe, too.
Address: 3088 Main Street, Vancouver
Do Chay
Brimming noodle bowls, steamy pho, juicy dumplings, crispy spring rolls, and loaded rice bowls, all done without meat. Do Chay is a Saigon-style vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant that recently opened up on Kingsway.
Address: 1392 Kingsway, Vancouver
Amaranthus
This plant-forward restaurant inside a stall at the River Market in New Westminster is from the same team behind nearby El Santo restaurant. You’ll find things like chickpea fritters, breakfast sandwiches, risotto, mac & cheese, a burger, weekend brunch, roasted veg, sides, and more at this casual counter-service spot.
Address: 112 – 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Larry’s Market
Veggie options are part of the expanding dining and retails scene on the North Shore, too, including Larry’s Market, an all-vegetarian grocery store with an in-shop cafe at the Shipyards. They’ve got casual eats to enjoy on-site or to-go, like soups, salads, sandwiches and pizza, as well as a ton of beverages, treats and baked goods, and a whole grocery store of eats.
Address: 140-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
BONUS
Via Tevere’s forthcoming plant-based pizza concept
Details are being kept under wraps on this one, but we do know that Via Tevere took over the spot on Main that until the end of this August had been Don’t Argue Pizzeria for five years. Their plan, reportedly, is to do a plant-focused pizzeria, showcasing their handmade dough and signature Napoletana flavours and style. Stay tuned!
Address: 3240 Main Street, Vancouver
