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

 

So You Wanna Go Vegan... Now What?

Hey! The Vegan Peach here, thanks for stopping by. Have you decided to begin your journey to a compassionate lifestyle? Are you having trouble knowing where to begin? Fear not! I am here to help.

 

I know it can seem like a scary and difficult journey but I promise you it is very much worth it and not nearly as scary as it might seem. Look at it as a step by step process. There's no need to overwhelm yourself, the most important thing is to just start somewhere.

• Educate yourself: I am a firm believer that getting as much knowledge as possible is going to help you so much in the long run. Watch the documentaries, read the books, visit websites like this one, watch YouTube videos, check your local library for vegan cookbooks and so on. There is an endless wealth of information out there for you and the beauty is, people like myself, have done the research for you. As you search this website, you will find all the tools you need for an easy transition. I have tried to make it as easy as possible for you.
• Build a community: It is so important to talk to people who understand. It can feel like you might be very isolated in the beginning but finding a space to talk to like-minded people will ease that feeling. Even if you don't have local vegan groups in your city, the internet is chocked full of vegan spaces. Reach out and don't be afraid to ask questions. You might be surprised who you meet online that lives next door.
• Google is your best friend: Many people think they are going to miss out on their favourite foods, this is where Google comes in. Vegan cookbooks are fantastic and if you can afford to buy some I highly recommend it but there are literally thousands upon thousands of vegan recipes all over the internet for every food imaginable. Type in vegan"enter food here" recipe and you will get hundreds to choose from. Everything can be veganized, you really aren't giving anything up at all.
• Don't be afraid to speak out: Friends and family may feel concerned or confused by your decision but don't be afraid to express your views.
• It's okay to make mistakes: Mistakes are bound to happen, sometimes we miss ingredients on prepackaged items, that is okay. The important thing is to make sure you shake it off and move forward. Life is a learning experience.
• Don't be scared to ask for help: If you need help, ask for it. Find a vegan mentor via Vegan Outreach
• Remember who you doing this for: Cravings can happen just don't lose sight of who you are doing this for. Look at videos of pigs, cows, chickens and remember what they go through for meat, dairy and eggs. Cravings are simply physical and will most likely go away within a month or so. Animals can't escape the misery and death. Fight past them, you are strong and capable.
• Become an ingredient master: Labels might seem overwhelming but within a couple months you'll become a speed reader when it comes to ingredient labels. Check for common animal ingredients such as: honey, milk, whey, lard, gelatin, etc. Master tip: Read the allergy warnings first, if eggs or milk aren't there (you know no milk or eggs are in the product) then scan over the rest of the list for honey or other non-allergen ingredients.
• You aren't really giving up anything: You are simply shifting your current habits to a cruelty free one instead.

Check out below my Beginner's Guide to Veganism and followup video with more tips and tricks. 

 

Originally posted on www.theveganpeach.com

The Battle of the Vegan Deodroants

 Vegan and Cruelty-free Deodorant

Still one of the biggest complaints I get from people is finding a vegan and cruelty-free deodorant they like and really works. I feel like there is 2 main components to a good deodorant.; the ability to apply the deodorant easily and smoothly and of course, the overall effectiveness of it. So I wanted to give my opinions on the many different brands I have tried and my experience with each. If I try new ones in the future, I will also add them to this list. Hopefully this will be effective in helping people find what works for them. We have to remember what works for one person, may not work for everyone. We are all made up of different chemicals and our bodies are all very different. It's also important to remember that natural deodorant are NOT antiperspirants, as those involve nasty chemicals, such as aluminum. It is natural to sweat even if it is uncomfortable for us, it's HEALTHY. Natural deodorants can still be very effective however and here are my results.

First number is for effectiveness, second is for the application quality. 

3-1 Minimo- I received this, along with a couple other items, from the creator for a YouTube review. The formula has changed since I got it, so everyone please keep this in mind. The new formula may be way better. The one I tried was extremely rough on the skin, so much so that I only used it a couple times and couldn't take it anymore. I have extremely sensitive armpits and it was hurting them badly. It also was extremely white and left a bad residue. However, I did find it fairly effective considering. I would like to eventually try the new formula in hopes of better results.

4-4 Kiss My Face- This tends to be my go to drugstore brand for deodorant. It's been tried and true for many years. It goes on smooth, clear and is also very effective for me. Kiss My Face has a few styles of their deodorants including a roll-on and stick. I prefer the stick but I do like their roll-on one as well. The scents are really nice too.

3-4 Jason- This is another trusted drugstore brand. Not quite as effective as the Kiss My Face but I do still like it but you will most likely have to reapply a couple times a day. They come in lovely scents and go on smooth.

3-5 Lavanila- I decided to try the Lavanila deodorant after my best friend told me it is her favourite. The coconut that I had smells fantastic and it's probably the nicest deodorant to apply. So smooth and easy. My only issue was that it wasn't super effective for me and I did have to reapply during the day. A stronger scent may resolve that.

1-1 Me & You Body- I hate having to say this since this is a small independent company out of BC but honestly, it was terrible all around for me. Way too rough to apply and also not effective. Sorry Me & You body. :(

4-2 Lafes- I actually got this deodorant for my husband but decided to try it for myself. Hubby said that he did find it to work quite well, for me it worked okay, not fantastic. But my biggest complaint was application. A bit rough and sticky which I didn't enjoy.

2-4 Nutribiotic- Effectiveness with Nutribiotic was not great but I did love the scent and application was very smooth and easy to apply. 

5-5 Rustic Maka- Second place for favourite deodorant has to be the Pachy by Rustic Maka. I received this as a free product to review and I fell in love. The scent is amazing, smooth application and it worked wonders. Fresh all day without having to reapply.

3-4 Crystal Deodorant- Tried and true Crystal deodorant is such a unique product and one of the first deodorants I used when I went vegan. My mother actually used it before I knowing that aluminum is so bad for us. My mother switched after having a lump in her breast and has never gone back. I give effectiveness a 3 cause I do normally have to reapply during the day but overall, you'd be surprised how well a crystal rock can work. They also have it in roll-on and spray methods now and that's even better! I really like using it between applications of other deodorants and I also keep a small crystal in my purse. I don't mind any of the methods but could see some people not liking them. It's definitely not like traditional deodorants which could be difficult to get used to.

2-3 Nature's Gate- Application of the Nature's Gate deodorant is not bad but I didn't find it overly effective. They do have nice scents and many of their other products are great.

1-2 Green Beaver- Green Beaver is a fantastic Canadian company but they fell short on the deodorant game. I found application sticky and the effectiveness bad. I had to reapply multiple times per day and the scents are nice but not strong enough.

3-3 Desert Essence- If you've followed me on YouTube at all, you know how much I love Desert Essence. Their hair care products are by far my favourite. The deodorant they make smells amazing but works just okay. Application is pretty smooth.

1-2 EO Organics: Not only did I not particularly enjoy the spray aspect, as it creates wet armpits that you need to let dry before putting a shirt on. It also didn't work well for me. :(

2-1 Hugo Naturals: I picked up a couple of their deodorants on sale. Unfortunately, I didn't care for them. The application is really rough going on and it's not all that effective either.

2-5 Nature Love: The scent was wonderful and application was really smooth but the effectiveness was not so great. I had to reapply at least a couple times a day.

3.5-5 Alaffia: Nice fresh scent and smooth application. Fairly effective as well. Sometimes I need to reapply closer to the end of the day.

3-5 Live Clean: I love the baby powder scent and how smooth the application is but I do find I need to reapply a couple times a day. I love that it's mainstream though and can be found at places like Walmart.

1-4 Natural Care: Smells lovely and applies smooth but is not very effective against odor. I have to reapply a couple times a day.

4-2 PurelyGreat:  I've used the citrus cream deodorant. It has a nice scent, simple ingredients and does work fairly well and is long lasting. My biggest complaint is the application as it's a bit messy but you do get used to it. Stir, stir, stir!

5-4 Habitat Botanicals: I got their promotional deal of 5 of their products for 12 dollars. I love the deodorant. It smells lovely and so far I've been finding it really affective. Application is rougher than I'd like but not terrible. The thing I think is the coolest about their products is the fact they are compostable and biodegradable packing, as well as being cruelty-free and vegan. 

5-5 Schmidt's: Probably my favourite deodorant I have used. Super effective, smells amazing and the application is smooth. It is nice too cause you can purchase them at mainstream stores like Walmart now. 

2-5 Pink House Organics: Vancouver based skin care company. Their pit potion goes on smooth and has a lovely scent but I do have to reapply at least once a day. Sadly it's not long lasting. 

5-5 Attitude: Smells wonderful and is super effective. Goes on smooth and lasts me the whole day. Love that it comes in biodegradable packaging as well. 

Rating system: 

Not affective 1____3____5 Very affective

 Effectiveness

Rough 1____3____5 Smooth

  Application

 Want a detailed review of even more natural deodrants? Check out my friends over at Review.com who handtested 23 natural deodorants. Click here.

A Vegan Guide to Nova Scotia

 

A Vegan Guide to Nova Scotia

I want veganism to be accessible to everyone, so this is my guide to being vegan outside of the city in Nova Scotia. I grew up all over rural NS and have to say, even though I don't get there much anymore, you'd be surprised at the options you can find. Find the vegan guide to Halifax (HRM) here: Vegan Halifax

Pro tip: Almost all mainstream grocery store has a section with plant based milks, meat, cheeses, snacks, etc. Check the natural aisles in both Sobeys and Superstore. Walmart across the province is also offering a lot more plant-based options and even some small grocery stores are bringing more products in. Many places also have restaurants that are willing to veganize items for you if nothing appears on the menu. It's important to ask questions. 

Irving Big Stop Restaurants are now serving the Beyond Burger! Locations are throughout the Maritimes. 

Simply For Life operates throughout the province, they have nutritional counseling which can cater to the vegan diet. They also sell vegan products, packaged items and to-go vegan foods. 

A list of Chain Restaurants you can find in Canada. 

🌱Fully vegetarian. 

Welcome to The Vegan Peach's Vegan Guide to Rural Nova Scotia

Amherst: 

• 🌱Janelle's Vegan Kitchen: A vegan restaurant that offers a weekly rotating menu with different dishes each week. The menu may include veggie chickpea roti, ginger noodle stir-fry, tofu curry, Persian-style vegan kebabs, sweet & sour tofu, veggie lasagna, wraps, and many more.
• Frank & Gino's: Italian restaurant offering build-your-own pastas that can be made vegan by using toppings like tofu and vegetables. Also offers vegan salads and a gluten free pizza crust that is vegan friendly.  
• Art of Eating Deli: Cafe that offers veggie wraps and salads, sometimes soups and bowls that are vegan. They have vegan mayo, spread and cheese.  
• Portlander Jamaican Restaurant:  Family restaurant that offers veggie stir-fry and coconut curry. 
• Harvest Clean Eats: Restaurant and to-go counter that offers marked vegan options, such as, bowls, salads, wraps, paninis, smoothies, coffee, desserts and more.
  

Annapolis Royal: 

• Red Onion Market: local natural foods store that carries specialty vegan items, cruelty free cleaning and beauty supplies, bulk foods and snacks. 
• Garrison House: apparently has two vegan entrees.  
• Bistro East: reportedly has a separate vegan menu with customizable sandwiches and coconut ice cream.  
• Founders: The menu doesn't look very vegan-friendly but if you call ahead they will take care of you. Reported to have 5 entrees that can be done vegan. 
• 1 Scoop 2 Scoop: Offers a dairy-free frozen treat.
  
• German Bakery:  Vegan options note labelled on menu: Ask staff but reported to have vegan friendly pretzels and pastries. 
• DiValerio's Sweets and Savories: Doughtnut and Sandwich shop that offers vegan curried chickpea sandwich, white bean and spinach sandwich and vegan pies. 
• Arch & Po: Bakery where most breads are vegan, ask staff. Has spicy carrot and beet hummus and offers vegan options for sandwiches and soups. 
• Vegan in the Valley: Made to order vegan baked goods. 
• Main & Co: Relocated from on Ontario. Made to order artisan vegan meats and cheese. 
• The Whiskey Teller: Historic pub that has a vegan menu. 
• Sissiboo Coffee: Offers oat, soy, almond and coconut milk for drinks. 
• K&B Homestead Bakery: Vendor at the farmer's market that has fully plant based bakery items, such as croissants, cookies, cupcakes and other pastries.
  

Antigonish: 

• The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery: Restaurant that marks vegan items on the menu.
  
• Sunflower Market: sells cruelty-free beauty and cleaning supplies, bulk foods and other specialty items.
• Brownstone Cafe: Restaurant with marked vegetarian options, a few items look like they may be able to be veganized upon request. 
• The Moonlight Restaurant: offers deep fried tofu with black bean sauce and also a mushroom chop suey. Rice noodles can be used in place of noodles that have egg in several of their meals.
• Little Christo's: has a number of options including falafel, hummus and other Mediterranean cuisine. 
• The Tall and Small Cafe: Cafe with marked vegan options. Offers oat, almond and soy milk for beverages. Smoothies, sandwiches and wraps. 
• Justamere Cafe: Has oat milk for drinks. Unsure if any baked goods and other food items are vegan. 
• Cashew Bros: Vegan ice cream and other plant based foods at local markets. 
• Mezza: offers a falafel wrap and Lebanese plate which are both completely vegan. 
• Gojis: Gojis has 3 locations in Atlantic Canada, Antigonish is one of them. 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.

Aylesford:

•  Thai Memory: large menu with many vegan-friendly options. Inquire for details.
  

Baddeck:

• Bean There Cafe: has almond and soy for drinks and bagels that are vegan friendly. 
• Highwheeler Cafe: offers a veggie burger and quinoa wrap which can be made vegan. Vegan baked goods are often available as well.
• The Freight Shed: Bistro that offers a black bean burger, veggie wrap, and salad.
  
 

Bayport:

• Becca's Bayport Pub: menu has marked vegan options including a black bean burger, curry, poutine, and chili. Seasonal.

Bear River: 

• Sissiboo Coffee: Offers oat, soy, almond and coconut milk for drinks. Also has vegan treats.
  

Beaver Bank:

• Beaver Bank Station: offers a sweet potato and black bean burger and a few other items on the menu that has vegetarian options (inquire for vegan). 

Berwick: 

• Union Street Cafe: Restaurant offers falafel, salads and offers many different varieties of cauliflower as a meat-sub. 
• Rising Sun Natural Foods: carries specialty vegan food and cruelty-free products.
• Luigi's Pizza Palace: Pizza place that has vegan cheese.
  

 Bridgetown: 

• Junction Sixteen: Restaurant that has a vegan menu. 
• Mama Sofia's Pizza: Has non-dairy cheese and vegan pepperoni for pizza.
  

 Brier Island: 

•  Brier Island Lodge: Upon request can make a coconut curry with real fresh veggies. 

Bridgewater:

• South Shore Natural Foods: sells cruelty-free products, supplements, vegan treats and other specialty items.
• 27 South at Best Western: has a veggie burger, salad, stir-fry, curry, as well as a couple dishes that sound like they easily can be veganized (vegetable wrap without cheese). 
• Fancy Pants Cafe & Fancy Pants Express: Locations downtown and in the LCLC. Lunch menu has a vegan sandwich, burger, salad and the daily soup is always vegan. Their vegan seed cookies are my favourite. Recently they’ve added a few different baked goods and they are all so amazing! Also offers plant based milks.
  
  
  
• Mama Pit: Now a mobile food truck. Offers vegan pitas including a veggie burger, falafel, black bean and roasted garden vegetable. Also offers vegan salads, sauces, pakora, samosa, fries and fried pickles. 
• PizzaTown:  Pizzeria offering vegan dough, mozzarella, pepperoni, Beyond chicken and vegetable toppings. Also has salad.
  
  
  
• Curry Express: Has a large vegetarian menu, many of which can be made vegan. 
• Sweet Street: Home Baker that makes beautiful custom cupcakes. 
• Wonderland Milkshake and Smoothie Bar: Offers Soy, Coconut and Oat milk and vegan protein powder for smoothies.
  
  
  
  
• Atlantic Bubble Milk Tea: Bubble milk tea, smoothies, and other drinks with soy and almond milk options and vegan flavour shots.
  
  
  
  
• 🌱Gooder Baked: Fully vegan market vendor at the farmers market making healthier desserts without the use of gluten, refined sugar, soy, oils and unnatural ingredients. Donuts, squares and cookies. 
  
  
  
• The Airstream Cafe: Food truck that is at the farmers market every week, that offers vegan options, such as tacos. 
• Ellen's Korean BBQ: Korean takeaway with marked vegan options such as bibimbap, janchigukshi noodle soup and tteak-bakki. 
• Rascal's Run: Burrito bar with customizable vegan burritos, tacos and bowls. 
  
  
  
• The Barn: is a coffeehouse that carries soy, almond and coconut milk, as well as a vegan brownie, energy balls, oatcakes and occasionally cake or doughnuts. 
  
  
  
  
  
 

Canning: 

• The Village Coffeehouse: Offers plant-based milk for drinks and samosas.
  

Chester:  

• Kiwi Cafe: doesn't have a lot on their menu but you will see a little note stating they will make vegan items upon request. They do have a veggie burger on the menu but not sure on the vegan status. They have a vegan power ball available and offer tea, coffee, etc.  
• Chester's Cafe:  Cafe that offers soy, almond and coconut milk. Oatcakes are also vegan and there are daily soups that are sometimes vegan. They also have a noodle bowl and salad. 
• Il Ferramenta: Pizzeria with marked vegan options. 
• King Bo: Chinese restaurant that has vegan choices including stir-fries, tofu, springrolls and rice and noodle dishes.
  

Digby: 

• Digby Pines: will make you incredible off-the-menu vegan stuff!
• Sydney Street Pub: offers a burger with a vegan options and a veggie stir-fry.
• Wok By the Bay: Asian restaurant that offers vegan curry, noodle and tofu dishes. 
• The Sea Biscuit Cafe & Bakery:  Cafe that offers plant based milk and reportedly vegan cake. Sandwich and soups inquire. 
• Fundy Restaurant: Vegetarian options that can be made vegan by eliminating things like cheese. 
• Soo Good Kitchen: Asian cuisine with marked vegan options such as Korean stuffed pancakes, salads, springrolls and more. 
• Digby Natural: Health food store that carries supplements, natural products and more. 
• TacoCat: Located in Smith's Cove. Mexican themed restaurant with vegan options. 
• UrbanJars: Unique healthy meal prep service with vegan options. Offers breakfast, lunch and skillet meals in a jar.
  

Elmsdale:

• Cup of Soul: offers a vegan panini and smoothies. 
• MELTwich Food Co.: Offers vegan poutine, grilled cheese and burger.  
• 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.

Englishtown:

• The Clucking Hen Cafe: (seasonal) has a veggie sandwich made on fresh homemade bread.
  

Greenwood/Kingston:

• Valley Natural Foods: offers local products as well a variety of natural grocery products.
• The Country Store: specialty vegan foods, cruelty free products, supplements and more.
• Green Elephant Cafe: Offers daily items, some of which are vegetarian and occasionally vegan, such as noodle bowls, chili, and soups. 
• Oaken Barrel Public House: has a large menu with many marked vegetarian and vegan options. The curry bowl, fajitas,  greek salad (no feta), chickpea wrap and a few appetizers can be made vegan. 
• Mama Evelyn Pizzeria:  Pizza place that offers vegan cheese, Beyond pepperoni and chicken and also gas a breakfast wrap, turnover dish, falafel and nachos. 
• Mimi's Pizza: Pizza shop that has vegan cheese and pepperoni.
  

Hubbards/Black Point: 

• Trellis Cafe: has a veggie burger, soup, curry and hummus plate. 
• Scotia Curry: Indian cuisine offering veggie curries, samosas and more. 
• The Tuna Blue:  Offers the Beyond burger, spring rolls and vegan chocolate cake. 
• Rosa Rugosa:  Cafe and market that has vegan options. 
• Emile's Black Point Bistro:  Lebanese cuisine offering hummus, fatoush salad and grape leaves. 
• The Little Ice Cream Shop: Seasonal ice cream shop with vegan soft serve in flavour suck as orange, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, mocha, mint, candy floss and birthday cake. Also has toppings.  
  
  
  
  

Ingonish/Cabot Trail: 

• Salty Rose's and the Periwinkle Cafe: Offers smoothies with almond or soy milk, soup of the day is sometimes vegan, sometimes has vegan energy balls a swell. Has a beet salad or hummus sandwich. Specify vegan.
• Main Street: Reported to offer vegan options. Veg stir-fry is on the menu but told they have tacos and a burger as well that is vegan. 
• The Bitsy Bean: Offers oat milk for drinks. Also has a salad and veggie wrap on the menu that I suspect could be made vegan upon request.
  

Kentville/New Minas/Coldbrook: 

• Grassroots Health Foods: Store in New Minas that sells health foods, supplements and cruelty-free products.
• T.A.N. Coffee: location is in Kentville. Has soy milk for drinks and also has vegan treats.
• Sushi Fang: has vegan sushi options.
• Soonhan's Sushi: has veggie sushi (according to a friend the avocado rolls are amazing). 
• Cotton Tale Cafe + Play:  Cafe and kids play place. Offers non-dairy milks and vegan sweet and savory food options. 
• Kings Arms Pub: Downtown Kentville Pub that has veggie stir-fry and a vegetable bowl. The Beyond burger is also offered on their dinner menu.  
  
  
  
  
• Pita Pit:  Chain restaurant. 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.
• Maritime Express: Offers marked vegetarian and vegan options on their menu.  
• Half Acre Cafe: Has plant based milks and vegan cookies. The sandwiches could be made vegan if you omit the cheese.
  
• Sable Shortbread: Offers vegan cookie options. 
• 🌱Worthy ABCV Vegan Baked Goods: Beautiful vegan custom cakes and cupcakes made to order. 
• Cumin Kitchen & Drink: Offers marked vegan menu options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. 
• Mezza: offers a falafel wrap and Lebanese plate which are both completely vegan. 
• Indian Food Yard: Made to order. Has a vegan menu offerings tofu, curry and other veggie dishes, including desserts.
  

Lawrencetown: 

• Lunn's Mill: has a rotating menu but with vegan options (and the veg ones are pretty veganizable as well.)

Liverpool: 

• Golden Pond: reportedly has many accidentally vegan-friendly items on the menu. The cooks and servers understand what vegan means and will advise you accordingly. 
• White Point Beach Resort: has many vegetarian menu options, inquire if vegan. The veggie burger was reported to me as vegan-friendly. 
• Five Girls Baking: Bakery and market. They sell some specialty foods and refrigerated vegan foods.
  
• Riverbank General Store and Cafe: Store offers to-go freezer items and the cafe has vegan chili, fritatta and shepherds pie.
  

Lunenburg: 

• Lincoln Street Food: is a small town restaurant who's menu changes often. Vegan options available.
• Salt Shaker Deli: offers vegan options on their menu.
  
• Laughing Whale: offers dairy-free milk for drinks, a veggie wrap and seed cookies. 
• The Savvy Sailor: offers soy and almond for drinks and a vegan breakfast meal. 
• Lamprai and Spice:  Sri Lankan restaurant with half of the menu items vegetarian or vegan. Vegan choices include dal, coconut green bean curry, vegan chocolate cake, and more.  
• No 9 Coffee Bar: Small coffee shop offering plant milks for coffee and various vegan baked goods. Also has a rotating lunch menu that sometimes has vegan options.
• Shore Lunch Food Truck:  Serves sushi bowls and has a vegan option. 
• J3 Pizza: Offers vegan cheese for your pizza pie. 
• Hodgepodge: Offers dairy-free milks for drinks, tofu for protein, their Thai pie is sometimes vegan friendly if subbed for coconut oil.
  
  

Mahone Bay: 

• Rebecca's Restaurant: Has marked vegan options. Menu has changed since new ownership and not nearly as much vegan on it.
  
• Mateus Bistro: Has a couple vegan items on the menu.
  
• Cosmic Hippie  Boutique: lots of cool items here. It's on the list for the cruelty-free beauty products they sell. 
• The Barn: is a coffeehouse that carries soy, almond and coconut milk, as well as a vegan brownie, energy balls, oatcakes and occasionally cake.  
  

  
  
  
  
• Keliza Healthy Living: Wellness Centre that offers holistic nutrition, acupuncture, etc. Offers vegan smoothies  and also sells natural food and cruelty-free items. 
• Schoolhouse Gluten-free Gourmet: Gluten-free bakery that produces vegan goodies as well, including doughnuts. Sells at many local cafes and stores.
  
  
  
  
• The Tea Brewery: Teahouse that has plant based milk for drinks and some packaged vegan bars.
  
• Oh My Cod!: Seafood restaurant that has brussel sprout tacos on the menu. Ask to make vegan. 
• Joann's Market: According to a friend: "has a veggie wrap, plus they offer RFM bacon and pastrami to add/swap on their sandwiches, plus some of their take and bake meals, and faux meats. Their brown bread, foccacia, sourdough breads and store made crackers are all vegan, plus their pesto is now dairy free, and the oat cakes, and date squares on the bakery side, too. They also offer veggie samosas, and grape leaves from the deli case."
• Famous Town Pies:  Quick service lunch counter that offers a vegan cheeseburger pie, a cinnamon date cookie, and a banana caramel sticky bun.
• Betty's at the Kitch:  Wine and wood fired pizza. Offers vegan cheese. 
• Chicory Blue: (Located in Blockhouse)  Offers falafel, wraps and more.

 Masstown:

• Masstown Market: has a vegetarian chili and have customizable sandwiches as well.You can also find packaged snacks and such in their grocery area, such as, Belsoy pudding, Pur gum and mints, Daiya pizza, Sheese and other miscellaneous items. 

Meteghan:

• Sip Cafe: Has almond milk for drinks and vegan brownies.   
  

 Middleton: 

• The Perky Loaf: Offers vanilla and chocolate vegan soft serve ice cream.
• Rockin' Rogi Diner: Offers vegan pierogi, pastas, soups, breads and sweets.
  

Musquodoboit Harbour/Head of Jeddore: 

• Uprooted Market & Cafe: offers a veggie sandwich (vegans ask for no mayo) and a vegan Buddha Bowl. They have soy milk for drinks. Also has a market with local produce.  
• Old No. 7:  Has a menu with marked vegan options including a vegan chicken Caesar wrap, roasted brussel sprouts and bruschetta.
  

New Glascow/Stellarton: 

• 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.
• Mamatsu Fresh Asian Kitchen:  Most things on menu can be made vegan upon request except dan dan noodle. 
• Chatime: Bubble tea chain that offers oat milk.
• Curious Crow's Coffee House: Coffee shop that has soy and oat milk. 
• Jungle Jim's: Has a vegan rice bowl on the menu.

Parrsboro: 

• Blackrock Bistro: Offers marked vegetarian options on their menu, a few of which can be made vegan upon request. Their black bean burger patty is vegan and so is the gluten-free bun, the bistro salad can be made vegan without cheese and their penne pasta is vegan without the parmesan. 

Pictou: 

• Alladin Syrian Canadian Restaurant: Offers falafel and baba ganoush. 

Port Williams: 

• The Port Pub: has several vegetarian options (ask if they can be made vegan.)
  

Rose Bay: 

• Rose Bay General Store: has a new bistro with many vegan options including energy balls, pizza, avocado toast, sandwiches and soup.

Saulnierville: 

• Supernutrition: sells bulk foods, specialty items, supplements and cruelty-free items.

Shelburne:  

• The Beandock: carries soy milk for drinks and can make vegan sandwiches and wraps.
• Charlotte Lane: has a Thai veg curry dish.
• The Ships Galley: has vegetable curry. 

Summerville:

• Flying Apron Cookery: Menu changes weekly but it is suggested they offer vegan options as the website says they have a vegan burger and accommodate diet restrictions.
  

Sydney: 

• 🌱Green Plate Kitchen: Made to order plant-based meats.
  
• Peking Restaurant: has an extensive menu of Thai and other Asian flavours that can be veganized.
• Charlene's Nutrition Center: sells cruelty-free products, specialty foods and supplements.
• Flavor 19: offers a Thai noodle bowl. 
• Flavor Downtown: has a vegan soup and wrap. 
• Flavor H2O: offers a vegan brunch option, desserts and salads. 
• Mezza: offers a falafel wrap and Lebanese plate which are both completely vegan. 
• Doktor Luke's: offers 4 different plant-based milks for drinks.  
• Lebanese Flower:  has a large menu with many vegan-friendly items. 
• Habaneros: is a fast food eatery with a few outlets offering burritos, tacos, bowls, quesadilla, nachos with option to build your own. Has a vegan Bombay curry bowl/burrito.
• 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.
• Mian's Restaurant: Offers vegan chana masala and the mix vegetable can be made vegan. 
• Georges Country Convenience: Ice cream place that offers vegan Dole Whip.  
• A Bite of Asia: Asian Style restaurant with customizable options. 
• Little Rollin Bistro: Offers daily specials that include vegan options, such as perogies and tacos. 
• The Olive Tree: Mediterranean restaurant that has a vegan menu.
  
• MELTwich Food Co.: Offers vegan poutine, grilled cheese and burger.  
• Downtown Nutrition:  Has 2 locations  and has many options that are customizable such as pizza, nachos, wrap and more. Offers vegan cheese. Also has smoothies. 
• Freshii: Healthy fast food joint that offers vegan bowls, wraps and more. 
• 7 by 7 Restaurant: Has a separate veggie menu called the Green Menu with vegan options.
• La Bel-France Pantry:  Market vendor and made to order French styled baked goods. Offers vegan butter, grilled cheese, vegan scramble, croissants and breads. 
• Thai Express: Fast food Thai food franchise that has marked vegan options, customizable bowls.

Tantallon/Peggy's Cove:

• Bike & Bean: has soy and almond milk for drinks and also sometimes has vegan baked goods from The Lively Bakery.
• Mezza:  now has a location in Tantallon and offers a vegan falafel wrap or Lebanese plate. 
• Pizzatown: Offers vegan cheese, pepperoni and Beyond chicken.  
• Crab Apple Cookery & Cafe:  On the Peggy's Cove road, offers a vegan smoothie bowl and sandwich.
• The Finer Diner: has Beyond burgers, stir-fry and falafel. Informed by someone who has been there: "Seems they serve the Falafel on Naan bread and it does contain milk and eggs they said. Same with Dahl. You can get the Falafel on rice with just the chili sauce, but the naan is not vegan. We didn't ask if they had a substituent, like a pita or wrap, but that's a possibility."
• Cavicchi's:  Has a vegan chickpea patty on the menu.
  

Truro:

• Honeycomb Health Market: sells cruelty-free products, specialty foods and more. 
• Sahla Thai: has lots of dishes that can be veganized. 
• Habaneros: is a fast food eatery with a few outlets offering burritos, tacos, bowls, quesadilla, nachos with option to build your own. Has a vegan Bombay curry bowl/burrito.
• Yoka: has a large Asian menu with many vegan options like vegan sushi.  
• NovelTea Bookstore: offers non-dairy milk for drinks, vegan somosas and pakoras and vegan treats such as cookies, banana bread and oatcakes.
• Hub Grub: Offers a portobello burger. 
• Frank & Gino's: Italian restaurant offering build-your-own pastas that can be made vegan by using toppings like tofu and vegetables. Also offers vegan salads and a gluten free pizza crust that is vegan friendly.  
• 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.
• Cheesecurds:  Now offering the Beyond Burger, has a gourmet vegan cheeseburger available now. They also offer veggie gravy but I'm not sure if it's vegan. 
• Thai Express: Fast food Thai food franchise that has marked vegan options, customizable bowls
• Parichat's Asia Thai: Asian cuisine with marked vegan menu options including tofu and noodle dishes. 
• Laurie's Bakeshop: Offers a vegan power bowl. All baked goods are egg-free but inquire about vegan status. 
• Great British Grub Cafe: Offers a daily vegan soup and soy and almond milk for drinks. 
• Aroma Maya To Go: Delivery service that offers oat milk for drinks and vegan doughnuts.
  

Windsor:

• T.A.N. Coffee: has soy milk for drinks and also has vegan treats.
• Mosaic Market: Offers daily vegan lunch specials, soups, baked goods, drinks and groceries.  
• Schoolhouse Brewery:  Taproom that offers vegan options, including brussle sprouts, veggie burrito, salad and fries. 
• The Spitfire Arms: British style pub that has a vegan curry on the menu. Black bean burger patty is vegan but inquire about buns. 
• Hole in the Wall: Restaurant that has marked vegan options on it's menu, including a pizza (offers vegan cheese), pad thai, burrito bowl, salads and Tom Kha soup. 
• Gerrish & Gray: Offers non-dairy milk options for drinks and occasionally has soups and sandwiches that are vegan.
  
• Magic Pizza: Offers vegan cheese for pizza. 

Wolfville:

• Troy Restaurant: offers quite a few vegan options, as well as options that can be made vegan including a vegetable kebab, hummus and falafel.
• EOS Fine Foods: specializes in natural food, specialty vegan products and cruelty-free living.
• T.A.N. Coffee: has soy milk for drinks and also has vegan treats.
• Just Us: has a location at the Wolfville market, as well as downtown Wolfville and another in Grand Pre which is just outside Wolfville. They offer soy and almond milk for drinks and select locations also carry a few vegan food options.
• Joe's Food Emporium: has a huge menu with marked vegetarian options, many of which can be made vegan. Offers pasta dishes, Mediterranean food and stirfry's.   
• Le Caveau: has a separate vegetarian menu and are great about making vegan food upon request. Located in Grand Pre.
• Blomidon Inn: has a thai tofu curry that is vegan on their dinner menu.  
• Rosie's: offers the Beyond burger. 
  
• Muddy's Convenience: has vegan samosas from Staff of Life.  
• The Naked Crepe: Offers vegan crepe options. Ask for chickpea flour crepe and veganize a veggie option.  
  

  
  
  
  
• The Church Brewing Co.: Has marked vegan options on their menu. 
• The Real Scoop: Ice cream parlour that offers vegan sorbet and coconut ice cream.
  
  
    
• Deb's Gluten-free: Offers some vegan friendly baked goods, sold at the farmer's market.  
• Li's Wok & Grill: Chinese eatery with vegan options, such as sweet and sour tofu, rice and springrolls. 
• Tipsy Toad Grove Farm: Located at the Wolfville Farmer's market and offers a vegan burrito option each week.
• Kings Arms Commons: Offers a vegetable bowl, curry and stir-fry and a Beyond meat burger on the dinner menu. 
• Taj Mahal Catering: Indian food that is set up at the Wolfville Farmer's market. They offer vegan samosas, curry, pakoras, fritters and more!
  

Yarmouth:

• 🌱Cafe Caye Mange: Coming October 2023. Yarmouth's first all vegan cafe!
  
• Yarmouth Natural Foods: sells cruelty-free products, bulk foods and specialty items.
• Sip Cafe: offers almond, soy and coconut milk for drinks and also has vegan brownies.  
• The Shanty Cafe: has an extensive menu which offers many items that can be veganized. Reported that the staff knows in the ingredients very well and will answer all questions. 
• 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.
• Honey Bee's: Asian fusion offering sushi rolls, tofu teriyaki, veggie curry and more. 
• Jungle Jim's: Has a vegan rice bowl on the menu.
   

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