Your plant-based city: A guide to the best vegan restaurants in Montreal

Sushi Momo reimagines Japanese cuisine with a plant-based twist that has become a city favourite. Vegan sushi takes centre stage at the bustling Saint-Denis restaurant, where Chef Christian Ventura crafts colourful, beautifully plated rolls that balance creativity and tradition. The kitchen sits in the middle of the warmly lit dining room, surrounded by brick, wood, and greenery. Alongside the sushi, a thoughtfully curated list of organic, natural wines rounds out the experience. With flavour combinations you won’t find anywhere else, this is a must-visit for sushi lovers, vegan or otherwise.

Tula brings soulful, homestyle vegan Indian and Pan-Asian cooking to the Plateau. Owner Abhishek Arun draws inspiration from family recipes—like the coconut curry from his grandmother’s kitchen—to create deeply flavourful, balanced dishes that celebrate plant-based traditions. The menu includes curries, biryanis, bento-style lunches, and Canada’s first all-vegan Indian brunch on weekends. Nearly everything is gluten-free, made without MSG, and designed to nourish without heaviness. Beyond the food, Tula is also a wellness space, hosting yoga and community events in line with its name, which means “balance.” The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, much like the simmering dishes that emerge from the kitchen.

Since 1997, Aux Vivres has been a cornerstone of Montreal’s vegan scene. With locations in the Plateau and Westmount, this relaxed, friendly spot serves up vibrant, nourishing dishes at accessible prices. The menu balances comfort and health, offering everything from hearty sandwiches and smoothies to fresh summer cocktails and patio snacks. An enduring favourite for its cheerful vibe and consistent quality, Aux Vivres is satisfying, sustainable, and seriously good.

Archway is a 100% vegan wine bar and restaurant in Verdun, offering a vibrant, globally-inspired menu that evolves with the seasons. The food here is both beautiful and satisfying, with plenty of gluten-free options and a focus on local, fresh ingredients. The natural wine list is thoughtfully paired with the menu, alongside creative cocktails, craft beers, and inventive non-alcoholic drinks. The vibe is warm and contemporary, perfect for a quick drink that turns into a lingering meal.

Lola Rosa Milton is a plant-based bistro where comforting, unfussy dishes are served in a warm, communal space. Known as the first and most beloved of the Lola Rosa locations, it’s nestled near McGill in a cozy space where tables are close and conversations mingle. The menu offers hearty, meat-free classics with a twist—think chili, lasagna, burritos—plus excellent microbrewery beers, cocktails, and decadent vegan desserts. The atmosphere shifts easily from casual lunch to intimate dinner, making it a go-to for both students and longtime regulars. Here, skeptics leave convinced: meatless can be delicious.

Café Dei Campi has a unique application of Italian flair to plant-based, offering a thoughtful menu that’s both indulgent and sustainable. Tucked along Rosemont Boulevard, this small café-pâtisserie dating back to 2015 is the creation of Nicola Vardaro and Isabelle Deschamps; every item is 100% vegan, though you might never guess it—the goal here is less about labels and more about crafting irresistibly good food.

The offerings range from savoury focaccias and calzones to delicate pastries like olive oil buns and lemon cookies, all made with seasonal, local ingredients. Isabelle’s expertise as a pastry chef shines through, with house favourites rotating to match the rhythm of the seasons.

With its eco-conscious ethos—compostable packaging, preserved summer produce, and a near-zero waste model—Café Dei Campi is a must-visit spot for guilt-free indulgences.

Bloom reimagines sushi for a plant-based future without sacrificing craft or pleasure. Here, technique meets innovation in a menu that honours the ocean while dazzling your palate. Expect futomakis, edamame, and delicate creations that showcase the team’s creative curiosity and respect for traditional know-how. The dining room is sleek and serene, a fitting backdrop for their beautifully plated dishes and thoughtful cocktails. Whether you’re dining in or ordering takeout, Bloom invites you to join a movement where sushi can be enjoyed sustainably, passionately, and without compromise.

La Belle Tonki is a refreshing take on Vietnamese dining in Montreal, blending traditional flavours with bold, unconventional twists. Founded by friends Michel Nguyen and Michel “Boombeast” Lim, the restaurant began as a revamp of Nguyen’s family restaurant, La Belle Tonkinoise, before evolving into the vibrant La Belle Tonki on Beaubien Street.

The menu reflects the unique cultural backgrounds of the owners—Vietnamese and Cambodian—enhanced with a Montreal twist. Dishes like kimcheesy poutine, phở with short ribs, and a bánh mì burger offer an eclectic fusion of flavours. With hip-hop influences woven into the decor, service, and vibe, La Belle Tonki creates an atmosphere as dynamic as its cuisine.

Hum is a quiet sanctuary where the kitchen bridges people and the planet. Founded by friends united by their love of food and respect for life, Hum brings harmony to every dish and detail. The space is lush with greenery, inspired by the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, and the menu blends Asian traditions with inventive twists: delicate sushi, warming ramen, silky udon, and fresh dumplings all reflect balance and creativity. Designed to welcome both vegans and non-vegans, Hum offers an experience that nourishes body, spirit, and planet in equal measure.

One of Montreal’s pioneering vegetarian and vegan restaurants, ChuChai has been delighting diners since 1997 with Chef Lily Sirikittikul’s elegant, plant-based Thai dishes. Inspired by family recipes and artisanal technique, the menu features inventive takes on classics with mock meats, fresh herbs, and bold spices. The bright, airy space and thoughtful plating make it feel like a special occasion, even on a weeknight. Come for the curries, stay for the atmosphere—both warm and unmistakably Thai.

Montreal’s first fully vegan pizzeria, Pizzeria Zac makes satisfying and delicious plant-based pizza. This cozy, quirky spot on Duluth serves 13 creative pizzas on four different sauce bases (margherita, bianca, pesto, and even a Thai-inspired option), plus calzones and playful specials. The vibe is casual and homey, with a stack of vinyl records and attention to detail that extends even to the hand-drawn box art for delivery orders. Stop in for a slice and see just how delicious vegan pizza can be.

An urban spin on a classic Québec casse-croûte, Maynard puts a plant-based twist on southern-inspired comfort food. Here you’ll find burgers, fried “chicken” sandwiches, mac & cheese, poutines, fried oyster mushroom wings, decadent desserts, and even vegan pogos. Dishes are crafted with seasonal, local ingredients and plenty of personality, and the diner-style space is as cozy and cheeky as the menu. This is friendly, unfussy, and nostalgic vegan comfort food.

Falafel Saint-Jacques is a cornerstone for vegetarian Middle Eastern street food in Montreal. Originally opened in Ville-Saint-Pierre, it has since expanded to a larger location in Lachine, bringing the same dedication to fresh, made-to-order fare. Founded by Ronen Baruch and Saleh Seh—an Israeli and a Palestinian—the restaurant’s story underscores a collaborative spirit reflected in its carefully crafted menu.

The falafels are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and among the best in the city. Their shiitake mushroom shawarma offers a rich, satisfying alternative to the usual meat options, while their extensive salad bar, including staples like tabbouleh and baba ganoush, caters to a wide range of tastes. Everything, from the pita to the tahini, is made in-house.

The Lachine location introduces a bakery component, producing items like halva croissants and babka alongside international bread staples. With dishes ranging from $3.99 to $13.99, Falafel Saint-Jacques delivers quality and substance at a price point that makes it accessible to all.

Since 2013, Sophie Sucrée has been redefining pastry in Montréal with flaky, airy vegan croissants, dreamy cakes, and savoury puffs—all made in-house with care. The whimsical pink shop on Saint-Laurent marries classic French techniques with a plant-based ethos, crafting indulgent goods that delight vegans and non-vegans alike. Everything is baked with local, organic ingredients when possible, and always with lots of love. Stop by for a treat, or order ahead for your next celebration.

Anabelle Berkani wanted to open a creamery to break the mould. That’s baked into the name Iconoglace, a nod to iconoclasts, and into the shop’s wild-card menu of small-batch soft serve, rotating sundaes, and unexpected combos like kombucha floats and maple-water slush. Since launching in Petite-Patrie in 2023, the shop’s built a following on flavour and craft alone: every cone, every swirl, every crumble is made in-house. The Mile End location, with its double kitchen and kid-friendly setup, lets Berkani push further—Middle Eastern–inspired flavours, full sundae narratives (think pistachio cake and rhubarb compote), and a deep seasonal rotation driven by curiosity and quality. Four vegan options are always in the mix. Expect lineups, but not repetition—unless a flavour’s earned its comeback. This isn’t nostalgia ice cream. It’s a reinvention, led by someone who treats dessert like a cinematic experience: immersive, unexpected, and meant to be remembered.

​​The city’s first fully vegan ramen shop, Umami is where Japanese bistronomy meets cruelty-free creativity. Everything here is made in-house, from organic-wheat noodles to broths, kombucha, and even pickled tsukemono. The menu reimagines izakaya staples like okonomiyaki, gyozas, and agedashi tofu in vegan form, alongside tempeh tonkatsu and desserts. True to its izakaya spirit, there’s also a thoughtful list of sake, natural wines, and cocktails. Umami is the perfect cozy spot for slurping noodles, sipping saké, and discovering how good vegan Japanese can be.

With bohemian decor and a menu rooted in balance, gratitude, and sustainability, LOV offers a thoughtful and indulgent plant-based eating experience. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, it offers refined vegetarian and vegan dishes inspired by North American and Italian traditions, complemented by natural wines and signature cocktails. Chef Ian Perreault’s creations and the warm atmosphere invite you to slow down and savour a meal made with care.

Ohana proves vegan rolls can be as intricate and satisfying as traditional sushi, bringing a creative plant-based twist. The boutique-style counter serves up colourful vegan sushi, poke bowls, wraps, and soups, all crafted with fresh, wholesome ingredients. With a terrace for warm days and online ordering for convenience, Ohana is perfect for a casual lunch or an inspired takeout dinner that feels as good as it tastes.

With a ​vow to keep plants at the heart of their satisfying comfort food, Burger Fiancé brings bold vegan burgers, crispy fries, and oatshakes to Old Port. Cheeky dishes like their shiitake “poul-et” (“fried-like” chicken) and creamy vegan sundaes are indulgent cravings. Burger Fiancé is a playful reminder that plant-based fare can be full of flavour.

Pâtisserie Zébulon doesn’t just make vegan desserts—it makes a case for why they should be taken seriously. Open since June 2021 at the busy corner of Saint-Denis and Mont-Royal, the compact shop is the creation of Zébulon Vézina and his sister Alice. With a background that includes the ITHQ, Helena Loureiro’s kitchens, and a stint with Christophe Michalak in France, Zébulon brings fine-dining discipline to plant-based pastry. Expect short but sharp offerings like a gluten-free exotic cheesecake layered with coconut mousse and passionfruit confit, or the wownie: a brownie-sablé hybrid topped with hazelnut praline and whipped ganache. Everything is made fresh each day with an emphasis on local, seasonal ingredients. It’s not about quantity here—it’s about finesse. And whether you’re vegan or not, the level of detail and flavour speaks for itself.

SWIRL does a lot with a little. This takeout window on the corner of Rachel and Laval offers a minimalist setup—just a sorbet, a soft-serve, and the namesake swirl of the two—but what’s in the cup hits harder than you’d expect. Everything here is vegan and coconut milk-based, with no shortcuts on flavour or texture. Founders Charles Deluvio and William Valle, previously behind Épicerie Hào, teamed up with cook Alexis Diestro (ex–Au Pied de Cochon) to rethink what plant-based ice cream can be. The gravitational ice cream machine they use gives the final product a dense, almost buttery mouthfeel, without any dairy in sight. Flavours change weekly and lean seasonal, and the occasional house-made cookie rounds things out. With its stripped-down design, hand-painted signage, and mural by artist Catherine Potvin, the whole place reads like a design-forward nod to old-school ice cream culture—just updated for the lactose-intolerant generation.