Where to Dine in Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, has a well-established plant-based food scene. It has a history of vegetarianism and modern, award-winning restaurants. As of March 31, 2026, the city’s top establishments are categorized into upscale dining, global casual concepts, and bakeries. Each place in this report is meat-free. They offer menus that are entirely vegan or mostly plant-based with clear vegetarian options. [Prompted by TVD and fully generated by Google’s Gemini as of March 31, 2026. These purported venues are entirely identified by Gemini and have not been linked herein or verified by TVD, and so, should you decide to visit any of these venues, please review their website, online presence, and their Google Maps profile.]

Upscale Dining in Vancouver

The Acorn is an award-winning restaurant in Vancouver’s Main Street. It is Michelin-recommended. The restaurant focuses on local ingredients and seasonal biodiversity. It turns Pacific Northwest produce into artistic, zero-waste dishes. Most dishes are plant-based. The restaurant is known for its evening tasting menus. It was founded in July 2012.
 
Folke is a plant-based dining destination in Kitsilano. It has earned a Michelin Green Star for its sustainable practices. The kitchen offers a refined experience with high-quality local ingredients and creative techniques. It serves an ever-changing menu in a contemporary environment. The restaurant has a “no tipping” policy. It was founded in 2022.

Casual Dining in Vancouver

The Naam is Vancouver’s oldest vegetarian restaurant in the Kitsilano neighborhood. It has a “hippie” vibe and large portions of comfort food. The menu includes miso gravy and sesame fries. It has expanded its vegan options to include dragon bowls and plant-based burgers. The restaurant was founded in 1968.
 
Do Chay offers a plant-based take on Vietnamese street food with bold flavors. The family-run eatery is known for dishes like coconut rice cakes, vegan avocado pho, and truffle-infused tofu. The restaurant provides a casual dining atmosphere. It was founded in May 2019.
 
MeeT is a plant-based restaurant group with locations in Gastown and Main Street. It makes plant-based eating accessible through comfort classics, such as “sweet-chili cauliflower” and various burgers. The brand has a casual environment for vegans and non-vegans. The first location was founded in 2014.

Cafes & Sweets in Vancouver

To Live For Bakery & Cafe is a vegan bakery in East Vancouver. It is known for its plant-based treats, including croissants and custom cakes. The bakery aims to prove that baking can be entirely plant-based. The location opened in November 2022.

Level V Bakery is a plant-based bakery that specializes in vegan cakes and pastries with Asian-influenced flavors. The menu includes mochi muffins, pineapple buns, and custom cakes. It operates with Whisk Premium Matcha to offer a cafe experience. The storefront was founded in June 2020.