TULA is an authentic, fully vegan Indian restaurant operating a cozy, welcoming dining space in the creative Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood along the Saint-Laurent corridor. The kitchen focuses on holistic wellness and clean eating, serving up home-style recipes inspired by the Konkan Coast and Maharashtra regions without excessive oils or heavy fats. The menu is almost entirely gluten-free and centers on nourishing, multi-component traditional thali platters, plant-based butter chick’n, and house-made dairy-free mango lassis. The mindful dining concept opened its Montreal doors in 2023.

 

Burger Fiancé is a trendy, high-energy vegan fast-food restaurant operating its primary location in the historic Old Montreal neighborhood. The colorful concept focuses on vegan comfort food designed to mimic traditional American drive-ins and burger shacks. The dairy-free and meat-free menu showcases customizable smashed patties, crispy Nashville-style chick’n sandwiches, loaded waffle fries, and thick oat-based milkshakes. The brand launched in 2020.

 

Shushu Haru is an innovative, fully vegan casual Japanese restaurant situated in the modern Saint-Henri neighborhood along the Lachine Canal. The kitchen applies traditional Tokyo street-food techniques to an entirely meat-free and dairy-free menu, prioritizing fresh textures and clean presentations. The diverse menu highlights a large selection of artisan vegan sushi rolls, crispy vegetable gyoza, and comforting bowls of rich, slow-simmered plant-based ramen. The restaurant began operations in 2022.

 

Pizzeria Zac is a vibrant, vegan Italian pizzeria located in the bustling Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood. Proclaimed to be the city’s very first entirely plant-based pizza destination, it delivers thin-crust, New York-style artisanal pies baked with inventive, food-science-forward vegan cheese blends. The menu highlights a clever selection of creative toppings, from roasted garlic and pine nuts to crumbled plant proteins, paired with locally sourced organic greens. The casual, community-loved slice shop began operations in 2021.

 

Falafel St. Jacques is a popular vegan Middle Eastern eatery operating its primary location in the Lachine neighborhood. The bustling venue is known for its incredibly soft, fresh-baked pita bread and handmade, crispy falafel balls cooked using traditional Mediterranean family recipes. In addition to classic falafel wraps, the extensive menu features exceptionally realistic plant-based versions of beef shawarma, chicken shish taouk, and a self-serve fresh salad bar. The local street-food staple first began operations in 2015.

 

Sapa is a family-run vegan Vietnamese restaurant and sweet shop situated in the lively Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood. The kitchen specializes in authentic representation of traditional Hanoi and Saigon street foods, crafting its mock meats entirely in-house. The flavorful menu showcases loaded banh mi sandwiches, crispy spring rolls, and fragrant vermicelli noodle soups, which are complemented by a wide selection of dairy-free bubble teas and house-made exotic mochi. The welcoming, budget-friendly concept opened in 2020.

 

OPLANTE is a spacious, fully vegan Asian fusion restaurant operating in the historic Quartier Latin district of the downtown core. Formed by a successful merger with the legacy Yuan Vegetarien brand, the concept delivers a massive all-you-can-eat buffet experience made entirely from plant proteins. The extensive menu showcases a diverse array of fish-free maki rolls, wok-fried noodles, steaming dim sum, and a vast collection of customizable mock meats. The unique dining hall launched under its current concept in 2022.

Ohana Sushi Vegan is an intimate, highly aesthetic vegan Japanese restaurant located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood. Positioned right next to the Mont-Royal metro station, the cozy spot is celebrated for its artful, beautifully presented platters of plant-based sushi. The kitchen crafts its signature selections with creative elements like cashew-based cream cheeses, spicy vegan tuna, and crispy tempura flakes. The business commenced operations in 2018.

 

VEGANARIE is a specialized, vegan Greek-inspired comfort food restaurant operating its rustic dining venue in the western Pierrefonds-Roxboro neighborhood. Recognized as the West Island’s premier plant-based destination, the kitchen delivers nostalgic fast-food classics without any animal components. The menu features thick-stacked gyro pitas, crispy souvlaki platters, house-made cheeseburgers, and decadent, gravy-soaked vegan poutines. The family-run business began operations in 2022.

 

Sham Mont-Royal is a fully vegan Syrian restaurant operating an authentic neighborhood kitchen in the Plateau-Mont-Royal district. The concept is driven by traditional Damascus flavors and multi-generational family recipes reimagined completely with plant-based ingredients. The kitchen treats diners to generous, shareable mezze spreads, crispy house-spiced falafel, and unique shawarmas crafted with savory shiitake mushrooms. The Middle Eastern dining establishment began operating this venue in 2020.

 

Chai-Yo is a vegan Thai street-food restaurant located right adjacent to the Sherbrooke metro station in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood. The concept offers authentic family recipes with no animal-derived ingredients, and the kitchen packs bold, traditional aromatics into a completely plant-based menu. Diners can enjoy steaming bowls of Tom Kha soup, plant-based protein Massaman curry, and sweet-and-sour tamarind breaded tofu. The small, laid-back storefront opened its doors in 2023.

 

Resto Végo St-Denis is a long-standing vegetarian restaurant and buffet hall situated in the historic Quartier Latin neighborhood. The massive, multi-level heritage building features a casual pay-by-weight food stations concept packed with a plethora of options. The kitchen caters heavily to vegan diners with extensive labels, and the landmark destination has been feeding customers since 1977.