Moncton Vegan Guide

Since Moncton is essentially my second home and the place I was born, I thought I would be the perfect person to create it's very own vegan guide. My Halifax guide has been so successful and helpful to tons of people, while Moncton is not quite as vegan-friendly as my home in Nova Scotia, it is definitely growing and expanding every day and I see a demand to offer a one stop guide for those from and travelling to Moncton. On top of that, it has some of the most amazing vegan food I've ever had!

So here it is,
with love,
The Vegan Peach.
xox :)

Vegetarian Restaurants:

Calactus: Located on Church Street. Another one of my personal all-time favourite restaurants. What can I say, Moncton offers amazing vegan food! Calactus is completely vegetarian but they do offer dairy cheese, however, anything can be made vegan and they make their own tofu cream as a cheese substitute and it's pretty much the best thing ever! My personal favourites are their nachos and their Big Marq burger.

Nachos supreme

Big Marq Burger

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coffee Shops: 

Duo Cafe: On Main Street, owned by the same people as Tide and Boar, also right next door. They have soy and almond milk for drinks and offer a featured vegan sandwich daily. I have heard they also have vegan donuts on Monday's but haven't confirmed that recently.

Laundromat: Located on Mountain Road, Laundromat offers soy and almond milk in both regular and chocolate for drinks and has a vegan bahn mi.

Clementine Cafe: On Elmwood Drive, They offer soy and almond milk for drinks, a vegan date square, smoothies and a sandwich with vege pate that can be made vegan upon request. I suggest watching the barista's (I usually do everywhere because I have obvious trust issues), as the last time I was there he made mine with dairy milk. He corrected it no problem but I had already taken a sip. :(

Cafe Codiac: Located on St. George Blvd. They offer plant milks for drinks and vegan cookies made by Nico's bakery. They also have daily soup and salad specials that are sometimes vegan.

Jitter Bean Cafe: On Mountain Road, Jitter Bean offers plant milks for drinks, as well as several vegan meal options, including bibimbap (vegetables with steam rice), japchae (vegetables with sweet potato noodle) , mandoo, chao fan (stir fried rice & vegetables) and a sandwich.

Cafe Cognito: Find this cafe on Main Street, they have soy and almond milk for drinks and a vege pate sandwich.

La Vida Cafe: Specify vegan when ordering, offers a falafel wrap, bruschetta hummus, veggie stir-fry and a power salad. 

 

Moncton Riverfront Cafe: Coffee shop offering coffee, juices, paninis and sandwiches.

Halo Donuts: Two locations. They offer rotating vegan donuts Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can also get day old donuts in the freezer for a little cheaper as well. The donuts are absolutely amazing and I definitely recommend visiting your next time in Moncton.

 

Veg-Friendly Restaurants: 

Dolma Food: On St. George Street, first floor is a food market where they sell fresh veggies, breads, packaged vegan products and more. The second floor is their restaurant where they have vegan sushi, donairs, a breakfast sandwich, vegan cake and more.

Red Satay: Has 2 locations, one in Moncton and the other in Dieppe. Offers customizable stir-fry style dishes with veggies, tofu, rice or noodles. 

Curried tofu

Guacamole: There are 4 locations of Guacamole: Morton, Universitie, Mountain Road and inside Champlain Mall food court. Their menu is fully customizable Mexican style cuisine and they mark what is vegan-friendly. They offer tofu as a protein. Please note that their fajita mix (vegetables) contains honey.

Japan Go: Located on Main Street, sushi restaurant that has a full vegetarian/vegan menu.

Cinta Ria:  On Robinson Street, has a vegan menu upon request.

Maharaja: In Dieppe, Indian restaurant serving vegan chana masala, cabbage thoran and dal curry

Taj Mahal: Located on Main Street, Indian restaurant that has a vegan menu upon request.

Frahda's Pita Wrap: On Main Street, offers a marked vegan falafel or garden wrap.

Pur & Simple: On Mountain Road and Champlain mall, breakfast restaurant that offers smoothies (almond milk) and a menu item called "The Vegan", think toast loaded with avocado, beans and a bunch of other healthy junk.

Saigon Thai: Located on Orange Lane, has a vegetarian menu that can be adapted for vegans (no egg, etc.)

Sugar Roll: On Champlain Street in Dieppe, offers vegan options, ask server for details.

Mansu BBQ: Located on Amirault Street in Dieppe. Vegan options include: Veggie tempura roll and Amirault roll and for appetizers: sushi pizza yam, avocucumber roll, edamame and veg tempura and avocado salad!

Tide & Boar: They have finally added a vegan option to the menu, the vegan Big Mac. Located downtown Moncton. Fries are cooked in the same fryer as meat.

Yanakee Sushi BBQ: On Elmwood Drive, Veg sushi, udon, fried tofu and more.

Cavok: Located in Dieppe. Offers hummus and poke bowls.

Milestones: has a large menu with marked vegan options including crispy brussel sprouts, kale noodle salad, mushroom soup and a stuffed Portobello mushroom cap. 

Quesada: Mexican fast food joint that offers Beyond Meat crumble, beans or roasted veggies for burritos, tacos and bowls.

Paparazzi Poutine: Poutine shop that offers vegan options. All poutines are named after celebrities. Vegan options are the Beyonce, Ellen Degeneres and Oprah Winfrey. Location in Moncton and Bathurst.

ASA Sushi: Japanese restaurant that offers veggie option, tofu, tempera and sushi rolls. 

Kimganae Korean BBQ: Vegans to specify. Offers veggie rolls, edamame, rice, etc. 

Spoon Sushi: Japanese restaurant that offers vegan sushi rolls, tofu rice bowl, spring rolls and more. Two locations in Moncton. 

 

 

Tandoori Zaika: Indian cuisine with a full veggie menu, vegans to specify. Offers traditional Indian dishes such as chana masala. 

Tokai Ramen: Ramen restaurant with vegan options. Tofu, noodles, rice, veggie stock, etc. 

 

Euston Park:  Moncton locations has marked vegan options on menu including sizzling tofu, garden burger, salad, etc. 

Acadia: Korean restaurant located in Dieppe. Has vegetable dishes, some of which are vegan. 

Boustan: Montreal based Lebanese chain restaurant in Moncton. Offers vegan dishes such as falafel, kebab, rice and pita dishes and more. 

Jungle Jim's: Has a vegan rice bowl on the menu. 

 

Harvest Clean Eats: Has two locations in Moncton. Healthier fast food chain that offers marked vegan options for bowls, salads, smoothies and more.  

Ed's Subs: Offers vegan poutine.

ASA Sushi: Japanese restaurant that has vegan options such as, edamame, seaweed salad, agedashi tofu, spring rolls, mixed vegetable tempura, tofu rice bowl, tofu pad thai, tofu vegetable bento and teriyaki tofu stir-fry. Also has a variety of veg sushi rolls. 

La Vida Resto Bar: Cafe & resto bar offering a falafel wrap, bruschetta, hummus, veggie stir-fry and power salad. Specify vegan when ordering. 

Vien Dong Restaurant: Vietnamese and Thai cuisine with a vegetarian section on the menu. Specify no egg. Dishes include Pad Thai, curry, vegetables different ways and tofu is offered. 

Gahan House- Hub City: Restaurant and bar with a vegan menu with options such as a veggie burger, sweet potato tostada, burrito bowl, bean dip and salads. And even has a carrot cake for dessert. 

 

 

Sai Krishna Food Service: Delivery and take-out company that offers vegan samosas and dumplings.

Natural Food Stores:  

Sequoia: Natural food and supplement store on Trinity. Sells vegan foods, supplements and cruelty-free products.

Corn Crib: Natural food and supplement store with 2 locations, one in Dieppe and the other on Mountain Road. Offers organic and vegan food items, cruelty-free products and supplements.

MacArthur's Food Market: Located on McLaughlin. Huge plant nursery that also has a food market attached. They offer an awesome selection of vegan products from local and international companies. Also has cruelty-free products, eco-friendly goods and supplements. Sells Beyond meat burgers and sausages, Sheese. Local brands: Good Parma and Fresh Start Fauxmage.

Aqua Natural Store: Located on Penny Lane, sells cruelty-free products, supplements, protein powders and natural food items. 

Simply for Life: Natural market.

Pizza: 

Pomodori Pizza: Reportedly has vegan cheese.

Freddie's Pizza & Donair: Two locations in Moncton and offers plant based pepperoni and vegan cheese for garlic fingers or pizza.

Market Stalls/Vegan Small Business: 

Nirvana Nutrition: Sells at the Dieppe farmer's market every Saturday. Nirvana Nutrition makes decadent vegan desserts that will fool any dairy lover. She makes cheesecakes, macaroons, cookies, as well as, black bean burgers and soups. Plus Cindy is a total sweetheart. <3

Red Earth Kitchen: Has stalls at both Moncton and Dieppe markets. They have the most AMAZING vegan and raw desserts imaginable! They also sell vegan meatballs, soups, quinoa salad and more. 

Hanami Sorbet: Offers vegan sorbet in many different flavours at the Dieppe market.

Maiz & Mixta: Maker of gluten-free and dairy-free tacos at the Moncton market. Offers 3 vegan options, pinto beans, TVP Al Please and vegan Conchita. 

Leafy Gains: Made to order vegan protein cookies. Also available at Corn Crib and Stirlings.

Lost and Found Ice Cream: Local artisan ice cream maker that also offers some vegan options. Sells at a few local retailers such as Stirlings. 

Other: 

Nico's Bakery: Most of their regular breads are vegan and they also have gluten-free vegan cookies.

The Carefree Cakery: Offers custom made-to-order cakes, vegan options available. 

Mimziz Macaron: A mostly non-vegan dessert shop but offers a couple vegan options like chocolate cream pie and blueberry cream pie. 

 

Co_Pain Artisan Bread Company:  Local bakery that makes vegan-friendly breads such as sourdough, oatmeal, multigrain, white, cranberry and baguette. 

Tropical Chill: Offers Hawaiian shaved ice in many flavours. 

Vibe Juicery: Fresh pressed juices. 

La Diperie: Located in Dieppe, ice cream shop that offers vegan raspberry soft serve, popsicles and cookie dough. 

Gojis: Gojis has 3 locations in Atlantic Canada, Moncton being one. They have their amazing vegan oat milk frozen yogurt. They offer several vegan-friendly toppings and also dairy free sorbet and just added coconut and cashew milk froyo to the menu as well.

Superstore, Sobeys and Walmart all have decent natural food sections where you can find many vegan products. Winners and Marshall's carries a great variety of vegan snacks and cruelty-free items.

You may also be interested in these posts:  

Shopping Cruelty-free in Canada 

Canadian Chain Restaurants

 

Local Vegan Eats-- Wild Leek

The Wild Leek is by far one of my favourite spots in Halifax. It has a rustic artsy feel with delicious food that feels like something your mom would make. A vegan twist on traditional favourites, along with unique one-of-a-kind creations. 

You really feel at home at the Leek.

The menu is not massive but it's still enough that I always have a hard time choosing. Portion size is perfect and prices are extremely reasonable. I always leave satisfied from the Wild Leek. Fare includes bowls, a donair, wraps and an all-day breakfast menu.

I feel a lot of love from the food there.

Ultimate burger and potato soup

Potato soup

Wild Bowl

Chocolate hazelnut cupcake

The Wild Leek offers all day breakfast and to quote Tori Amos "breakfast every hour, it could save the world." I think this is a very smart move on the Leek's part because I am pretty partial to breakfast. They offer a vegan omlette, known as the "nomlette", which is pretty special, as well as housemade seitan bacon, pancakes and homemade cornbread. True comfort food.

They have a great selection of baked goods. I am pretty fond of the cupcakes, I can't leave there without getting one, which change daily. They are truly the best cupcakes in the world. They will also do desserts upon request. So if you are looking for a birthday cake or something delicious for a special occasion, the Leek has got you covered. Brownies, muffins, cookies and more are also always in house.

They have a smoothie and juice bar which are always fresh and made right before your eyes. The Chocolite has got to be my favourite smoothie and I am pretty partial to the Elixir when it comes to juice but they are all delicious and nutritious.

Daily specials, as well as, special menus are constantly being created. Holiday dinners, 3 course meal events, pizza nights and so much more.

It just doesn't get any better than this. I love the homey, welcoming atmosphere that is the Wild Leek. The staff is always friendly and helpful and the food is out of this world. If you are visiting Halifax or living here and yet to go, put it on the list of places to eat. And that my friends is the Vegan Peach seal of approval. 

Located at: 
2156 Windsor Street
Halifax, NS 

Local Vegan Eats-- Heartwood- CLOSED

After visiting a second time to Heartwood, I feel I have enough experience there to give a proper review. First off, entering the restaurant, it's a warm inviting atmosphere. This time I arrived in the evening, you get to see the lovely mood lighting with candles on each table and dimmed overhead lights. The restaurant itself has lovely decor with a really inviting atmosphere. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The menu is fairly large, all 4 of us took quite awhile to decide because everything sounds so delicious. The menu is quite extensive offering everything from pizza, burgers, to healthier wraps and salads. They also have a quite extensive dessert selection of cheesecake, cookies and bars and the best part is, it's all vegan except when "cheese" is listed on the menu description. They also offer a full organic menu which is quite rare.

I admit, I'm a fussy vegan. I don't like kale, green peppers and a slew of other veggies. So sometimes it can be hard eating out even in vegan-friendly joints because many of the places use a lot of things I don't care for. When scanning the menu at Heartwood, everything sounds extremely appetizing. To the point I actually want to order several meals.  Tonight we opted for nachos as an appetizer and beet burgers for our main course. The nachos were delicious. The dipping sauces were both flavourful and accented the nachos perfectly and I loved that they had mushrooms with them as I love mushrooms.

 

When the main course came out, my initial reaction was, "this looks good but what a small portion size". The burger is very small and the steamed greens it came with were also extremely small and of course, happened to be kale with 3 small piece of broccoli and some carrots topping it. The burger was delicious and satisfying. I did leave full but I believe that's mainly because we had the nachos first. I honestly think if it wasn't for the appetizer, I would have been very hungry when I left. I got a cookie for dessert and was also extremely disappointed by the size. It was very small especially for the cost.

 

Overall, I think Heartwood makes tasty food but I can't justify spending the amount of money they want for their dishes. Yes, I understand they are organic but when you are strapped for cash and on a serious budget, it's just not worth it. If you are someone that can spend a little more, Heartwood may be the perfect place for you. It's just a shame they couldn't at least give you a little more for the side dishes. Offer the roasted potatoes for no extra charge with the burgers or pile on a little more salad. We need a little more bang for our buck. Just saying. :)

Spicy peanut bowl

Another photo of the vegan nachos

Bean burrito

Portobello mushroom sandwich

Canadian Chain Restaurants with Vegan Options

Something I get asked quite frequently is "how do you eat on the go as a vegan"? It can seem daunting at first but once you learn, it becomes quite easy. Firstly, if you know you are going somewhere that will have limited options, bring something with you. Energy and protein bars (there is a vast selection of vegan bars on the market now, such as Larabar, Clif bar and Luna Bar), fruit (fresh or dried), trail mix, nuts, vegan yogurts or pudding. The list never ends. My main focus of this blog post however, is going to be vegan options in chain restaurants across Canada. A tip I can give is, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Asian places tend to be fairly vegan-friendly. You still always need to ask questions though as many use things such as lard or fish sauce. Italian joints are also usually fairly vegan-friendly, most pastas are already vegan (unless egg based) and marinara sauce is normally as well. Pizza crusts and sauces tend to be naturally vegan but as always, ask questions! If worse comes to worse, most places at least offer french fries that are cooked in a plant oil or a salad.  

Here we go:

A&W: Offers the Beyond Burger and Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich, ask for no mayo or uncle sauce. Personally I still won't eat here until they can guarantee separate grills but I'm including it for all those people who aren't as picky as I. They have added the Beyond nuggets now. Deep-fried in the same fryers as animal products. Locations all across Canada.

BarBurrito: Mexican style fast food chain. Offers veggie ground and bean for tacos, burritos or bowls. Locations across Canada. 

Beavertails: Surprisingly enough, you can actually get a Beavertails as a vegan, The following can be made vegan, simply ask for no butter: Cinnamon sugar and Killaloe Sunrise, Apple cinnamon with no caramel drizzle or butter, Maple without butter or chocolate and coco vanil without butter or chocolate. You can also get their smoothies without yogourt.

Booster Juice: Fresh juices and smoothies. They offer plant milk alternatives and their Acai Energy Bowl and the Sweet Greens bowl are vegan as well.

Boston Pizza: BP now offers a marked vegan burger and bowl on the menu. They also carry daiya cheese and Beyond crumbles for pizza, original or thin crust is safe for vegans. Located countrywide.

Burger King: Canada has finally got the Impossible Burger. Like A&W the patty is cooked on the same grill as beef which I personally won't consume. Also make sure to ask for no mayo on the bun. Their fries and onion rings are safe as well. Located countrywide. 

Cheese Curds: Offers a vegan burger and veggie poutine. Locations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Cultures: Nutritious fast-food, offering sandwiches, bowls and salads. They have marked vegan options and offer tempeh as a meat-alternative. Location in the Halifax Shopping Centre.

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria: This pizzeria is rapidly expanding across Canada but is currently in Western Canada mostly and a couple locations in Ontario. They offer delicious authentic Italian pizza and even have Daiya cheese on the menu.

Freshii: Freshii has finally arrived locally for me but they have lots of locations all across Canada. They offer lots of vegan options that are clearly marked including, chili, wraps, bowls, burritos, oatmeal, fresh juices and more. They normally have a list of vegan options if you ask a staff member. Locations all across Canada. 

Gojis: Gojis has 3 locations in Atlantic Canada (Moncton, PEI and Antigonish). They have their amazing vegan almond milk frozen yogurt. They offer several vegan-friendly toppings and also dairy free sorbet and just added coconut and cashew milk froyo to the menu as well.

Habaneros: Mexican burrito bar that offers vegan bombay curry, porkless and vegan steak for tacos, burritos and bowls. Locations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. 

 Harvest Clean Eats:  Offers a wide selection of vegan options, including bowls, salads, smoothies, soups and more. Locations across the Maritimes. 

 Harvey's: The veggie burger is vegan and so is the bun! And the great part is you get to choose your own toppings, so you get exactly what you want. Their fries and onion rings are also vegan-friendly and they have veggie gravy as well. Note: I avoid the relish as there's cross contamination. They have a dedicated grill for their veggie burgers as well. Locations all across Canada.

Ikea: Cafeteria style restaurant that offers a veggie balls plate with vegan meatballs, rice and veggies, pasta marinara, salads and unique fountain drinks for a dollar. They also now serve veggie dogs at the canteen.They are vegan, the bun is vegan and are kept separately from the hot dogs. Plus they are even cheaper than the meat ones! Thank you Ikea! Also now have strawberry frozen soft serve.Very affordable and delicious! In the grocery section you can also purchase the veggie balls, vegan gummies, vegan caviar, fruit drinks and more. Location in Dartmouth Crossing.

Irving Big Stop: Offers the Beyond Burger. Locations across the Maritimes. 

Jack Astor's:  Their fajitas can be done vegan by leaving out the cheese and sour cream, add mushrooms or tofu. They also have some other bowls and salads that I think may be customizable. They offer tofu as a meat alternative and have orange sorbet for dessert. Locations Canada wide.

Jugo Juice: Who doesn't love a good smoothie or juice? They even offer almond and coconut milk and have Vega protein powder that can replace the whey protein. Vegan protein bars are also available at the counter. Location in MicMac Mall.  

Jungle Jim's:  Maritime chain restaurant that offers a Viva Las Vegan bowl.

KFC:  Offers the plant-based Lightlife chicken burger. It is cooked in the same oil as chicken products so although I won't touch it, I know others aren't as strict as I. Locations Canada-wide

The Keg: Offers a few vegetarian options on their menu, not totally sure of vegan status. Vegetarian meatloaf and Mediterranean cauliflower sound vegan. Locations in Dartmouth and Halifax.

Meltwich: has a vegan menu which includes sandwiches, a burger, poutine and chikn strips. Has locations across Canada, with 3 in Nova Scotia. 

Menchie's: Menchie's has locations worldwide and offers dairy-free vegan sorbet that is delicious! No locations in the Maritimes anymore but other areas of Canada still have them.

Mezza Lebanese Kitchen: Offers amazing falafels that you can have on a plate with other Lebanese cuisine, as a wrap, bowls or burger. Locations across Nova Scotia and expanding into other parts of the Maritimes.

Moxie's: Has a plant based menu with selections such as the Beyond burger, vegan tofu lettuce wraps and vegan tacos. Locations across Canada. 

 
New York Fries: So it may just be fries but it is vegan. They use sunflower oil, no animal fat and hey they are a naughty greasy treat. :) Locations across Canada including the HRM.

Panago Pizza: Chain franchise across Canada that is now offering Daiya cheese, Impossible nuggets and vegan cheesy bread. They also are offering Beyond Meat crumbles and meatless pepperoni. Remember to ask for gluten-free dough as well because apparently the regular ones have l-cysteine. Locations in different areas of Canada.

Papa John's: The sauce and original hand-tossed dough are vegan, ask for no cheese and add veggies and you have a vegan pizza. The garlic dipping and BBQ sauce are vegan as well.

P.F. Chang's: If you are in Winnipeg or Montreal you are in luck. P.F. Chang's has many locations across the US but only 2 within Canada at this time. They have a vegetarian menu that is also vegan-friendly.

Piatto Pizzeria: They have locations throughout the Maritimes and has a vegan pizza on the menu with vegan cheese.

Pita Pit:  They offer vegan-friendly pitas and smoothies. You can navigate their website to tell you what is vegan with their dietary restrictions setting. They also have nutritional charts readily available in store and mark items that are vegan with a V+. Some options are spicy black bean and falafels. Locations across Canada.

Pizza Delight: This is more of an eastern franchise but Pizza Delight has always been one of my favourites since I was a little kid, so I'm happy that their dough and amazing sauce is vegan-friendly. You can do either a pizza or calzone but make sure to ask for no cheese. With the panzorotti you also need to ask them to not put garlic butter over the top and to switch the meat sauce it comes with to marinara. Locations throughout the Maritimes.

Pizza Pizza: Finally a Canadian pizza chain that offers vegan cheese by Violife! and Yves pepperoni. They have Lightlife chicken burgers and nuggets on the menu and vegan Ben & Jerry's as well. They also have a great selection of interesting toppings. It's super inexpensive as well and very quick, 15 minutes or it's free! Locations across Canada including in the HRM.

Pur & Simple: They offer a couple vegan options on the menu including one specifically called "The Vegan" and 80% of their smoothies. They have the Impossible burger on their lunch menu. Locations across Canada.

Quizno's: The wheat baguette with BBQ, guacamole, four pepper chili, marinara or mustard and lots of veggies. Locations across Canada.

Second Cup: They have over 300 locations across Canada and offer soy and almond milk for drinks. They also now have vegan-friendly smoothies as well and a couple packaged snacks by Sweets From the Earth. Locations Across Canada.

Smitty's: Locations across Canada, they offer a plant based black bean burger in place of a beef patty. 

Starbucks: Almost all of Starbucks drinks can be made vegan when made with soy, coconut or almond milk (refer to the link to double check which aren't). The plain and multigrain bagels are suitable. They usually have little packaged snacks that are suitable as well, such as Justin's dark peanut butter cups. Locations across Canada.

Subway: Simply get a veggie delite from Subway, omit cheese and mayo. Load up on veggies. Their Italian, roasted garlic and wraps are all vegan-friendly. Sweet Onion sauce is vegan or simply go with mustard or bbq sauce if your location offers it. Also some locations across Canada offer a vegan veggie patty. It's totally delicious and is indeed vegan unlike the American counter part. Locations across Canada.

Taco Bell: Burritos can easily be made vegan, ask for no cheese, hold the sour cream and you are good to go. You can get them to add rice or potatoes, lettuce, onion and tomato to them for an extra kick. And don't forget the sauce. Locations across Canada.

Thai Express:  With several locations across Canada they offer fast Thai food. They have several vegetarian options that also happen to be vegan (some come with egg normally but it can easily be left out). Their spring rolls are also vegan. 

The Chopped Leaf: Healthy fast food with customizable bowls, wraps, sandwiches, salads and more. Offers falafel and tofu for protein. Locations across Canada, including Dartmouth.

Tim Hortons: Tim's is FINALLY offering almond milk nationwide. Their coffee and teas are mostly vegan, ice capps can even be veganized now with almond milk. Many of the bagels at Tim's are vegan except those containing cheese or honey. The l-cysteine is artificial and therefore vegan-friendly.  Their oatcakes and so is their oatmeal, hash browns and flatbreads.

Wendy's: They offer a plain baked potato, the Deluxe Garden Salad with red Italian dressing and no cheese, and French fries.

Wok box: Wok Box offers quite a few vegan options and even label many now that can be made vegan. If you love noodles and rice, you'll love Wok Box. They have also started to offer vegan chicken from YamChops! Check their website for all the details. There are many locations across Canada. Locations across Canada including Dartmouth Crossing.

Yogen Fruz: If you are looking for something sweet, Yogen Fruz offers a large selection of non-dairy sorbets and smoothies. They have locations all across Canada, as well as many other parts of the world. Looks like they are located in Pita Pit locations from what I can find.

Please note: Asking every place you go into about policies regarding separate fryer's or other cross contamination is a good idea. Many restaurants differ by area. 

 ⛴A Vegan Guide to Halifax⛵

I thought I'd make this guide for anyone who is moving or traveling here, just turning vegan here or even currently living here, and not knowing what it has to offer. Since I have a lot of time to kill, I tend to obsessively look up the vegan community: restaurants, health food stores, grocery stores and more. I like to see the transitioning of our community, see the broadening horizons for vegans and how much the world really is embracing compassion. I am going to break things down into categories and hope this is helpful to someone.

Let's start with the basics:

• Halifax does have a Vegetarian Association which is membership based. They usually do monthly meetups at different restaurants.
• If you are looking for a place to do some animal activism, check out Vegan Education Group.
• All of the local Sobey's and Superstores I have been to have a half-decent size natural foods department. They have a good selection of vegan-friendly snacks, cruelty free beauty products and cleaning supplies and other specialty and organic type items. You can get by easily shopping strictly at those stores.  Superstore now has their own line of vegan/plant-based items which you will find all over the store under their President's Choice branding.
  
• Wal-mart carries a selection with Yves veggie meat, Field Roast, tofu and even has a small or larger gluten-free/natural section that offers some vegan-friendly snacks. Some locations also have Gardein, Beyond and other plant based meats in the freezer section. Ben & Jerry's, Haagen Dazs and Breyers vegan variety of their ice cream is also showing up at Walmart's. They've also started to add Daiya and other vegan cheeses, Yogurts and of course dairy-free milks.
• Costco offers a decent selection of vegan foods, it tends to be hit and miss but worth checking if you have a membership. I've seen tofu, veggie burgers, springrolls, potstickers, great prices on hummus and veggies, their Kirkland shampoo and conditioner is cruelty-free and vegan, breads and oatcakes, peanut butter balls, chips, and bulk shelf stable foods and snacks like Clif Bars. 

Vegan Restaurants:

• Springhouse: On Gottingen Street right next to Real Fake Meats.  Previously called Fruition, an all vegan and healthy restaurant and they've added a vegan market with lots of local items and staples for your vegan pantry. Everything from chocolate to crackers. They also hold pop-ups of other local vegan companies. Best raw food I have ever eaten. I recommend the Gardenburger, macaroons and cheesecake.
  
  
  
• Wild Leek: They make fresh juices and smoothies and have daily specials of delicious vegan cuisine. Also has a full menu and a selection of desserts next to the cash. I recommend the dragon fries and cupcakes!
  
  
  
• enVie A Vegan Kitchen: Offers daily specials, raw and gluten free options, as well as a full menu. Also has a full menu of vegan beer and wine. 
• Real Fake Meats: Chef Lauren Marshall  is the creator of the first vegan butcher shop with artisan plant-based cheese and meat products.Restaurant recently renovated and has full seating.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Delivery/Food Truck:

• Vegan Ghost Noodle:  Vegan delivery service offering noodle bowls. 
• IrieVeg: Vegan food truck normally on Hammond's Plains Road.
  

 Vegetarian Restaurants: 

• Heartwood by the Sea: At the Salt Yard Social. Heartwood's only location is now down on the Halifax waterfront. So far it is all vegan as they offer their Heartwood bowls, cookies and drinks. Such a wonderful addition to a very unfriendly place for vegans. 
• Sprout Therapy: Located on Portland Street Dartmouth, serving juice and smoothies, also offers almond milk. Also have some grab and go healthy bowls and salads. 
• Lemon Dogs: Located at the Lockside Canteen in Shubie Park, Dartmouth. Offers vegetarian and vegan burgers and drinks.
  

Meat Markets (yes, that's right): 

• M&M Food Market: It's not the typical place you'd assume you'd fine vegan items but M&M has been offering vegan burgers for many years, they've changed since I last had them but they are now clearly marked vegan and were delicious then and delicious now. They also carry 2 clearly marked boxed desserts. As well, they have frozen veggies, bread, onion rings and fries available. 
• Gateway Meat Market:  Located in Dartmouth. Even though it is called a meat market, they have a quite extensive variety of produce that goes on for amazing prices. They now also carry the Beyond Burger, sausages and crumbles! They also bring in vegan specials most weeks.
• Cavicchi's: Located in Tantallon, this meat shop is now carrying the Beyond burgers and sausage! And also have a vegan chickpea patty.
  

 Vegan Other:

• Eco Chic: is a full vegan, eco-friendly salon located in Bedford. All products are also organic.  
   
  Vegan Brands Locally: 


• Cosmic Tree Essentials: is a local vegan cosmetic company that you can purchase at Pete's and Springhouse. 

 Market Stalls:

• The Mediocre Bakery:  Previously called "Two Dumb Vegans". Sells inside the Historic Brewery Market on Saturday's, offers vegan cinnamon rolls and other baked goods. 
• Acadiana Soy Products: Local tofu producers from Grand Pre. They are sold in places like Pete's, Organic Earth and the Historic Farmer's Market.
• Syd Delicious: Pickup and delivery, made to order all vegan cinnamon buns, cupcakes, brownies and more. You can also find her goodies at Cafe Marco Polo in Dartmouth and other local businesses. Also look for at pop-up events. 
  
  
  
• Bliss Bowls: Market vendor at the Seaport on Saturdays making decadent vegan smoothie bowls. Currently selling at Hold Fast Cafe in Halifax. 
• North Node Bakery:  Fully vegan market vendor at Alderney Landing and also doing pop-ups at other markets. Makes unique fun flavours of cookies, cakes, pies, muffins and more! 
  
  
  
• Bramble: Plant based baked goods such as doughtnuts, buns and more. Find them at the Spryfield market on Sundays.
  

Specialty Grocery/Health Food Stores: 

• Halifax has quite a few local specialty health food stores. Pete's Fine Foods is a local grocery store with locations in Bedford (attached to Sunnyside Mall) and downtown Halifax. The location downtown has a large cruelty-free beauty section and carries some specialty items like Tofutti, Daiya, vegan jello, Gardein, Field Roast and other such products. Bedford has much of the same but the selection of vegan items is smaller, particularly the freezer area. Both locations have vegan-friendly sushi and a juice bar that offers vegan smoothies. Downtown also has a small cafe called Pete's Gluten-free Eatery which has vegan baked goods (muffins and cupcakes are vegan when they have a brown wrapper, white are non-vegan) wraps and soups. And yes, it is also all gluten-free. They also have soy and almond milk for drinks and agave for sweetening.
• Other health food stores include: The Healthy Bug (carries vitamins, supplements, cruelty-free beauty products, vegan cereals, gum, Dandies marshmallows, Coconut Bliss, protein bars and more), Organic Earth Market located on Quinpool is a large natural grocery store with vegan specialty products that you won't find anywhere else locally. Also has a cafe attached that offers smoothies and quick meals and treats with vegan options. Local Source Market offers fresh produce, bread, as well as other locally sourced products, including some vegan brands. Honey & Ginger stores located in Dartmouth and Bedford offer natural health and beauty products including local vegan brands. Parks Health Shop located in Bedford sells supplements, snacks and more. Luminate Co is a large wellness market in Bedford and also online retailer. They carry everything from produce, cruelty-free products, vegan grocery and pantry and everything in between.
• Check out some of the Asian and international markets around the city. Taishan is on Quinpool and Queen St.and offers lots of interesting finds including bean curd jerky's, vegetable dumplings and tons of other specialty items. Big Ray's Convenience on Main St. Dartmouth also has an Asian market attached with veggie Worcestershire sauce, jackfruit, tofu and many other cool vegan finds. JJ Mart on Gottingen carries vegan-friendly dumplings, sauces, tofu and much more. Indian Groceries on Robie offers a ton of vegan and vegetarian products including vegan masala burgers, Staff of Life vegan samosas, spices, snacks, frozen ready meals, spring rolls and more. Oco Mart on Quinpool is a Korean grocery store. You can find veggie dumplings, sauces, noodles and many other vegan friendly specialties.
• In the Raw Sprouting Centre: Located in Porters Lake they offer amazing raw and fresh delicious vegan food including cashew ice cream, almond milk, dips, soups, salads and more. You can also find their products in many stores across the HRM such as Pete's and Organic Earth.
• Simply for Life:  Offers nutritional counselling that can cater to a vegan diet. Also has a store where they sell vegan products and packaged foods, as well as vegan to-go foods.
• Other areas of Nova Scotia also usually have health food stores that carry cruelty-free products and specialty vegan foods, check HappyCow for select places.  

 Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market: 

• The market offers, of course, fresh local produce, breads, jams and jellies but there are also a few vegan companies that are set up there too. Osha Mae Soaps is an artisan soaperie who's product line is almost entirely vegan. Also sold at local shops such as Pete's. Earth Elementals sells awesome cruelty-free soaps, laundry soap and more. Many are also vegan-friendly. 
• Farmer's markets tend to be very plentiful all across Nova Scotia. Check almost any town in Nova Scotia and there most likely is one. They are great spots to not only get fresh bread, jams, jellies and local produce but also find some other unique local vegan products. 

Coffee Shops: 

• Second Cup: has many locations and offers soy and almond milk for drinks, has fruit smoothies and also flavour shots that are vegan-friendly.  They also carry some packaged snacks by Sweets From the Earth that are vegan. 
• Two if by Sea: with locations in Halifax and Dartmouth, they offer soy milk for drinks and a vegan ginger molasses cookie. 
• The Boardroom Game Cafe: is a half cafe, half boardgame paradise, located on Barrington Street. Offers soy milk for drinks, smoothies and a few vegan-friendly snacks such as candy bowls (they will leave out the jelly bellies and mike N ikes if requested), veggie and hummus platter,  veggie wrap and a few other lite snacks.
• World Tea House: Okay so although it's not coffee, it still deserves a mention. World Tea House has a huge selection of teas in every flavour imaginable. Can't forget about us non-coffee drinkers but even if you are, they also offer coffee, lattes, etc and have soy and almond milk available.
• The Nook: is a coffee shop located on Gottingen St. that offers almond and soy milk for coffee drinks, as well as, several label vegan food options including a tofu wrap, chickpea tuna sandwich and chili veggie wrap. Also offers alcoholic drinks that are vegan-friendly and can be used as a venue for live music. 
  
  
  
• Dilly Dally Cafe: On Quinpool, they offer cashew, soy and coconut milk for drinks. They also have a selection of vegan baked goods each day, as well as menu choices.
• Narrow Espresso: Has soy milk, bagel with hummus and vegetables, vegan cookies, macaroons and cake. 
• Seven Bays Cafe :  Located on Gottingen Street. Offers soy, almond and coconut milk. They make a great vegan hot chocolate. And also offer vegan breakfast and lunch options and smoothies.
• Yu Yo Craft Supply & Teahouse:  Part art supply store, part teahouse. They offer soy milk for drinks, as well as some vegan food fare. It is such an awesome adorable little place. 
• Apartment 3 Coffee:  Located in Sackville, they have plant based milk for drinks and daily vegan doughnuts from Vandals. 
• Cafe Marco Polo: Located in Dartmouth offers soy and almond milk for drinks and has vegan baked goods and treats from Syd Delicious.
  
  
  
• Tart & Soul Cafe: Located on Coburg Road, they offer soy milk for drinks, a vegan sandwich and their soup is always vegan, as well as a vegan granola bar and peanut butter cup.  
• Glitter Bean Cafe:  On Spring Garden Road,  they have soy and almond milk for drinks, vegan peanut butter cups and granola bars. 
• Trident Cafe: On Hollis Street, offers soy and almond milk for drinks and usually has a few snacks that are suitable but it changes daily.   
• Selby's Bunker: Located in Cole Harbour. They offer oat, soy and almond milk for drinks. They have Staff of Life's veggie pakoras and samosas and a vegan energy ball and carries Schoolhouse vegan gluten free donuts. 
  
  
  
• The Ville: Located on Sackville Street, offers plant based milk options, a vegan clubhouse and soups.
• Rumi Coffee Company: Has non-dairy milk for drinks and a vegan wrap and salad. 
• Bliss Caffeine Bar: Has soy, coconut and oat milk for drinks. Has smoothies and a vegan club sandwich on the menu. 
• Sidekick Cafe: Has plant based milk for drinks, breakfast wrap and Schoolhouse vegan donuts.
  
  Burger Joints (or places that only really have a vegan burger as an option):
  
  
  
• Krave Burger: Located on Spring Garden and Woodside, fast food, vegan burger option on the menu, ask for no butter on the bun. Awesome fries too!
  
  
  
• Darrell's: Offers a veggie burger that can be made vegan upon request.
• Economy Shoe Shop: On Argyle Street, they offer the vegan beyond burger and a few other items on their vegan menu.  
• Cheesecurds: Local chain restaurant that has 2 locations in Dartmouth, one in Halifax and another in Bedford. Now offers the Beyond Burger and has a gourmet vegan cheeseburger on the menu. They also have veggie gravy but I'm not sure if it's vegan or not.
• The Cheeky Neighbourhood Diner: Has the Vegenator burger on their menu.
  

   Pizzeria's: (many other pizzerias can make vegan pizza simply by removing cheese. Always inquire first though because some dough contains milk or eggs. I am only including the places that specify vegan or offer vegan cheeses)

• On The Wedge: Located beside Pete's Frootique in Bedford, On the Wedge offers a VEGAN pizza by the slice. You can also order their signature vegan pizza called the Roasted Rocket or make your own with your choice of toppings. Trust me, you won't miss the cheese, they make the best crust in all the land. 
  
  
  
• Salvatore's: A great pizza place over in Hydrostone, feels much like a true authentic pizza shack. They offer vegan ricotta for your pizza, lots of veggies to choose from and already vegan crust and sauce. I've heard their vegetarian sausage is now vegan-friendly. If anyone can confirm for me that would be great!
  
  
  
• Stone Pizza:  Located downtown Dartmouth, they offer vegan cheese! 
  
  
  
• Pizza Pizza: Chain restaurant that offers Violife vegan cheese, newly added Yves veggie pepperoni and Field Roast Chorizo to the menu and lots of good veggie toppings too. Extremely affordable. 4 locations located throughout the HRM and hopefully more to open. 
  
  
  
• Nayya Pizza & Grill: Located in Bedford offers vegan cheese for pizza, calzones and garlic fingers. Also has a vegan schwarma and Lebanese plate on the menu. 
• Vero Pizzeria: Located in Dartmouth Crossing. They offer vegan cheese and lots of veggies for toppings. 
• G-Street Pizzeria: New to Gottingen Street, G-Street offers a lot of vegan options including a burger, donair and meat and cheese alternatives.  
  
  
  
• Mother's Pizza: Pizzeria that offers vegan cheese and sausage.
• Pizzatown:  Multiple locations throughout the HRM, they offer vegan cheese, sauce and dough. Delivery available.
• Yeah Yeahs Pizza: Has locations in Dartmouth and Halifax. Offers vegan cheese on their menu now. 
• Morris East: Location on Quinpool offers vegan pizza with vegan cheese and faux meats. 

 A Taste of Asia: 

• Thai Ivory: Location in Bedford offering delicious Thai cuisine. Almost everything can be made vegan, just let your waitress know.  One of my favourites!
  
  
  
  
• Just Springroll: Located on the bottom floor (next to Cineplex) of Park Lane Mall, Just Springroll is run by two sweet ladies who know how to make authetic cuisine. They offer a vegan plate with the most delicious tofu and veggie curry dish and of course their signature, veggie springrolls.  
  
  
  
• YuYo Craft Supply + Teahouse: Cutest craft supply store combined with a tea house I've ever seen. Located in the outside of the Brewery Square. Offers organic soy milk (for sale and in drinks), light food including a few vegan ones like caramel walnuts, shaobing (pancake with green onions and sesame seeds), chazuke (soup with rice, oyster mushroom, seaweed), and fruit rice ball hot soup.
• Modern Orchid: Located in Dartmouth Crossing, made to order dishes, much of the menu can be made vegan, just specify to server.
  
• Indochine Bahn Mi: Located on South Park Street, much of the menu is or can be made vegan. They offer vegan bahn mi, noodle bowls and tacos. Also have smoothies and bubble tea.
• Minato Sushi: Located downtown Halifax offers a few veg choices. Vegans specify.  
• Talay Thai: Vegetable based dishes can be made vegan by specifying no egg. Staff knows what vegan means and can accommodate easily.  Locations in Halifax and Cole Harbour. 
• Kajohn Thai Restaurant: Located on Young Street. It is a sister restaurant to Thai Ivory. Staff can let you know what can be made vegan and what can't. Offers pad thai, curry dishes and rice dishes.  
• Mirchi Tandoor:  On Blowers Street, Indian restaurant that has marked vegan options including daal, rice dishes, etc. 
• Naan N Curry: Indian restaurant that offers marked vegan options, such as chana masala, samosa and pakoras. 
• Sura Lounge:  Vegetarian options on menu, inquire which can be made vegan. 
• Wok Your Way: Located in Dartmouth. Offers Asian fusion cuisine, with marked vegan menu options. 
  

 Mexican: 

• Antojo Tacos + Tequila: Vegans to specify but many things can be done vegan upon request.
  
• Habeneros: Several location throughout the HRM and province,  fast food Mexican style eatery. Offers build-your-own tacos, burritos, bowls, and more. Has a vegan Bombay curry bowl/burrito. 
• BarBurrito: Fast food Mexican restaurant that just opened on Tacoma in Dartmouth. They offer Beyond veggie ground as a vegan option and you can customize tacos, burritos or bowls with your choice of veggies. 

Middle Eastern:

• Mezza Lebanese Kitchen: has few locations in the HRM. Although it doesn't sound super vegan-friendly they offer some of the best falafel in town and it even comes with a vegan tahini sauce! Plus their french fries are to die for. They also have a Lebanese plate that is vegan! 
• Turkish Delight: Located on Spring Garden, they have a full vegetartian menu, many can be made vegan upon request.
• Tarek's Cafe: Located on Robie Street. Vegan options include, Falafel pita, veggieburger, hummus, baba ganoush. The tahini contains sour cream but can be replaced with hummus or baba ganoush.
• Lemon Tree: Location in Bedford. They offer vegetarian plates, Bedford location also has a lentil wrap.  
• Staff of Life: is carried all over the city including convenience and grocery stores and has vegan samosas, pakoras and Jamaican patties always marked as such.  
• Chef Abod Cafe:  Large selection of vegan-friendly middle eastern dishes, located on Kempt Road.
• Khan's HFX:  Takeout and catering. Marked vegan options, including samosas, lentil curry and eggplant. 
• Saj House: Marked vegan options including falafel.
  

Vegan-Friendly Restaurants: 

• The Wooden Monkey: has locations in Dartmouth and Halifax. Comfortable pub like ambiance with full bar and has a good selection of marked vegan items on their menu including pizza, burgers and desserts. 
  
  
  
• Mary's Place Cafe: Located Spring Garden Road has vegan menus, much of which is Middle Eastern cuisine with falafels, hummus and other such dishes. They also have vegan breakfast/brunch items such tofu scramble. They also have veggie chili and veggie burger. 
  
  
  
• Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse: Located in Dartmouth, they offer bbq jackfruit, salads and several sides that are clearly marked on the menu.  
  
  
  
• Mary's African Cuisine: Located on Barrington Street, offers a vegan strew, samosas and other items, ask staff for details.
• Garden Food Bar & Lounge: Located in Halifax and offers vegan burger, bowls, sandwiches and more. 
• Harvest: Farm-to-table restaurant located in Bedford. Offers customizable healthy bowls, salads, smoothies and more. 
• Battery Park: Located downtown Dartmouth offers a couple vegan options on the menu. 
• Pickford and Black: Has a vegan menu with bowls, a burger and more. 
• Gahan House:  Offers a vegan menu with salads, bowls, burgers, carrot cake and more. 
• North Brewing Company: Locations in Dartmouth and Timberlea, has marked vegan menu items including burgers, poutine and more.
  
• There are many more restaurants as well that are vegan-friendly, checking Happy Cow is very beneficial. I am continually researching for my blog and website, so I update Happy Cow frequently as well. I have been asked to be the ambassador for HappyCow.net for the Halifax, NS region, so as your representative I am happy to answer questions and help locals. 

Dessert:

• Sweet Hereafter: is a cheesecakery that always has a vegan cheesecake selection and special orders can be placed. 
  
  
  
• Dee Dee's Ice Cream: Offers a few vegan sorbet's. Also has some food options in the cafe, a burrito, soups and almond milk for coffee drinks.
  
  
  
• Susie's Shortcake:  Located in Bayers Lake, they offer vegan and gluten-free cookie dough and made to order vegan cupcakes in 3 flavours. 
• Taiyaki 52: Located on Brunswick Street. Taiyaki is a Japanese waffle and their crunchy waffle batter is vegan and so is their red bean and blueberry fillings.  They have dedicated vegan batter for their maple cinnamon seeds taiyaki. 
• Chicken Little: Located on the Bedford highway, they are now carrying Dole Whip (basically vegan ice cream).  
• Rousseau Chocolatier: Located on South Street in Halifax, they offer soft serve dairy-free sorbet and also have some vegan chocolates to choose from.  
• Schoolhouse Gluten-free Gourmet:  Sold at the Seaport Market on Saturdays and many surrounding stores and businesses. They offer many vegan options including gluten-free donuts.  
• Vandals Doughnuts: Temporarily closed. Now located on Gottingen Street in their own space and another location in Dartmouth which isn't open regularly so check ahead. They offer vegan doughnut options every day.
• Locally BAKED Outlet: Located in Sackville, offers bakery items, has vegan options. 
• Fortune Doughnuts: Now open on Gottingen Street, they offer at least one vegan donut option daily.
  
  
  
• The Bread Lounge: Located off Robie street in Halifax, they offer vegan soft serve ice cream in the summer. 
• Antoinette's Cheesecakes: Made to order vegan cheesecakes and also has her own location on Baker Drive in Dartmouth. Sells vegan cheesecake by the slice. 
• Booza Emessa: Located in Bedford, they offer non-dairy ice cream options.
• Leonaidas: Located in Cole Harbour offers vegan Dole Whip and the 70% dark chocolate dip is vegan as well.   
• Peace by Chocolate: Syrian-refugee owned chocolate shop offering a range of vegan-friendly dark chocolate, coffee, tea and vegan ice cream. 
• Eva's Original Chimney: Located in Dartmouth, makes original chimney cakes and has vegan options, offers vegan ice cream and toppings. 
• Truly Scrumptious: Made to order vegan and gluten-free cakes and desserts.
  
• The Fog Company: Offers vegan coconut milk ice cream, 2 varieties of doughnuts and a cookie. 
   
  
  
  
  
  Catering:
  • Conscious Catering: Offers vegan/vegetarian catering services. You can also find her delicious vegan baked goods in Organic Earth Market.   
  • Scanway:  Not an all vegan catering service but they offer vegan options that are marked on their website. Including main dishes and dessert.

All and all I think Halifax is a very vegan-friendly city and it's ever expanding. I hope this can help someone. I want people to see that going vegan isn't scary and you don't have to feel like you are going to be left out. There's lots to choose from!

Wondering what you can eat outside of the city? Click here. Also check my Shopping Cruelty-free in Canada guide. The HRM has all of the stores mentioned in that post. And also check out my Chain Restaurant blog post.

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