Vegan
American
International
Fast food
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Fusion
Gluten-free
Canadian

Vegan restaurant with juice bar, bakery, and grocery space est. since 1997 and has been renovated into more of a diner type atmosphere than its original commune-like setting. Offers a menu of soups, salad, sandwiches, bowls, burgers, smoothies, tea, daily special, and brunch on weekends. Attached to the restaurant is its takeaway selling prepared dishes to take home as well various cooking ingredients like tempeh, rice, and chilled foods. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.


170 Reviews

First Review by dennisthemenace

holly-bb

Points +98

Vegan
02 Feb 2024

Cozy diner-feeling spot

We came here late, near the end of their dinner service, and it was peaceful and cozy on a winter night. They had a vegan version of malai kofta which was phenomenal and the whole reason we went! We also enjoyed a mango lassi, a chickpea curry dish with fresh flatbread, and a tasty slice of cheese cake. Great spot for indian flavors made vegan in a diner-style environment.

Pros: Veganized indian dishes, chill vibes, diner decor

RS2020

Points +54

Vegan
08 Oct 2023

Must Try

I went with my omnivore friends and we all loved our food! The food is filling but not heavy. Relaxed atmosphere and staff. The menu also notes which items are GF and nut-free.

Pros: Friendly service, Delicious drinks , Big menu and portions

Cons: Basement bathroom

BodhiBowl

Points +126

Vegan
30 Aug 2023

Sooooo delicious!

Really loved this spot, food was so fresh and delicious. The staff were also so lovely! Montreal is a vegan paradise and this is definitely a must!!!😄

metope

Points +214

Vegan
21 Aug 2023

Amazing breakfast

Breakfast was really good. The gâteau fauxmage au baies was super delicious.

Pros: Huevos Rancheros is such a yummy plate, BLT also very good

AlicjaWy

Points +466

Vegan
07 Aug 2023

Very good, desserts so so

Very good food but deserts were quite disappointing

Pros: Huge portions , A lot of choice , Flavorful

Cons: Deserts had artificial taste

GabrielaTrindade

Points +39

Vegan
31 Jul 2023

Good!

Service was amaaaazing and the food was good too, but maybe too spicy (depends on what u order). The chili is great!

Pros: Food, Service, Place

Cons: Toilets

MichelleP36

Points +1580

Vegan
28 May 2023

Fun, tasty cafe!

Really liked the big menu, and variety of options! The falafel appetizer was delicious, and the gyro was quite good! One of the reviews we read before going described it as old school vegan, and I could resonate with that -- They use the classic protein staples, such as tempeh, chickpeas and mushrooms, and don't have as many unique menu options as some of the newer places in the area. Still enjoyed our meal, and would go back in the future!

DaveCavaliere

Points +44

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

A Vegan Gem

Great location, friendly staff, fair prices and absolutely amazingly delicious food!

downtownNick

Points +510

Vegan
02 Apr 2023

Really Good. All Vegan.

Lots of Choices and affordable prices.

MerryKringles

Points +325

Vegan
30 Mar 2023

My favourite place in MTL

This place has quickly become my favourite place in MTL. My work mates and I often buy the wraps and bowls from Rachel Berry, but since reopening I've gone in there to eat and it was amazing. I had the latke burger, which was super good and had lots of sauce. My friend and I shared cheesecake (peanut butter slightly better than the berry one) and on another occasion I had another burger takeaway.

The sauces as always really good.. the dragon sauce is amazing.

The only downside is the wedges/potatoes. Pretty average as far as they go.

Updated from previous review on 2022-02-12

JennaxSoares

Points +97

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

Bonjour/Hi

Everything is more exciting when you are on vacation but this is a place we go to at least twice. The brunch is delicious and I'm obsessed with the BLT with coconut bacon. Everything I've ordered was so good, including cake to go. I was thrilled to see the Malai kofta appetizer as it was favorite dish before I was vegan. We've had a few language barriers (totally my fault - no theirs.) I cannot wait to go back. Even the walk down St Laurent is wonderful.

FlorianTDK

Points +3553

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

Old good vegan food

This is the old good vegan food. You won’t find any “new” food such as beyond meat or similar. It’s full homemade tofu/tempeh/seitan with classic cuisine.
I recommend to go for lunch because the plates are very huge

McMallory

Points +1649

Vegan
17 Oct 2022

Super bon!

Ce resto était le premier resto végane dans la ville. Il y a un grand menu avec beaucoup de bon salades, bols, sandwiches, et burgers. La nourriture est fraîche est pas prétentieuse. Les portions sont énormes. Les serveurs sont gentils et le vibe est cool.

À côté du resto il y a un petit magasin et comptoir à emporter avec des goutes, des vinaigrettes, des repas surgelés, etc.

kdotbakes

Points +377

Vegan
13 Oct 2022

Big portion, delicious, healthy options

I had the BLT sandwich and added wedges, it was so filling that I ended up needing to take a doggie bag. The menu has lots of healthy options - bowls, salads, and sandwiches.

Ssawz

Points +388

Vegan
17 Aug 2022

Delicious Giant Wraps

We ordered the Dragon and Gyro Wraps for lunch and they were absolute monsters! We only ate half so we could fit dessert. The Dragon sauce is to die for and the Gyro wrap was delicious as well. The desserts weren't anything too special but still really good.

Pros: Huge Menu, Fresh Ingredients, Gigantic Portions

fjs

Points +16

Vegan
08 Aug 2022

Gyro- tasted great!

Took my non vegan husband and we shared a gyro. We both loved it! Staff are all pleasant! We also had the chocolate peanut butter uNcheesecake . It was delicious!!! Very rich!

NadiaFournier

Points +20

Vegan
03 Aug 2022

Très déçue

C’était ma première visite et j’étais très excitée. Mais après avoir essayé un de leur smoothie, j’ai commencé à déchanter. Il avait un goût de lait suri et quand je l’ai mentionné, on m’a dit que c’était normal, que c’était à cause du jus d’orange et du lait de coco ensemble… (ça ne goute pas ça à la maison pourtant) Mon copain, non vegan, qui m’avait fait la surprise, a commandé un bol Mumbai SANS crème sure. Le bol est arrivé AVEC crème sure. Retourné en cuisine, ils ont simplement « gratté » la crème sure sur les pakoras et sur la garniture mais on voyait encore des traces. Nous n’avons pas terminé nos assiettes. Un 90$ très mal investi.

Pros: Beau menu diversifié , Service courtois

Cons: Éthique de cuisine discutable, Cher pour être déçu

eaglle

Points +227

Vegan
25 Jul 2022

Top

C'était parfait !

Pros: Tout vegan , Carte variée , Très bon !

Cons: Trop de clim

woodlewis

Points +441

Vegan
14 Jul 2022

Excellent!

Terrific, diverse menu! Got four items for each of us to taste and share, we all fought over the crispy mushroom burger. The bowl, we got the latke one, was so incredibly fresh and colorful, it was delicious and gorgeous! The berry cheesecake was so yummy, and the mango lassi the best I’ve had since going vegan six years ago. The attached little shop had some really fun, different snacks and juices, as well as lots of Takeaway entrées and cakes. His service was exceptional, very friendly and helpful. Just a great experience all around.

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-23

spyralnode

Points +195

Vegan
27 Jun 2022

Bland, please add more personality

I'm disappointed after seeing the overwhelming amount of positive reviews and how this was the first vegan restaurant in Montreal.

There is a VAST array of dishes from across the world - okonomiyaki from Japan, dahl from India, Mexican burritos, just to name a few. There are also about 6 cakes and tarts, so everyone should be able to find something tempting, and gluten-free options are also clearly indicated.

The issue is that they are bland and unoriginal. We had a burrito and a okonomiyaki and the flavours were barely there. It also felt like especially the okonomiyaki was off - it seems to be optimised for a burger patty rather than the fishy profile it has in Japan and I've definitely seen it done better (try the ramen restaurant Umami in Little Italy instead). It's earthy and well-done, and lacks the tones, finesse, and blend of umami and freshness of the inspiration.

The desserts were better, tasty, and good creamy textures on the cake and tart fillings (we tried the chocolate-peanut butter cake and the chocolate-banana tart) but nothing groundbreaking, maybe a 4/5. If I'm coming back to try something it'll be the carrot cake!

The look of the venue is 80s/90s dinner, with brown leather benches. I would highly recommend that they modernise the look of the place and also their dishes - please add more personality to them!

Pros: Vast selection, Gluten-free options labelled, Healthy and nutritious

Cons: Bland flavours, Outdated decor, Dishes feel 'for the masses' rather than authentic

Loren7

Points +56

Vegan
20 Jun 2022

Delicious

I ordered on Uber Eats a thaï meal having tofu, rice, bock choi and other veggies with a peanut thaï sauce a brownie. It was a delight!

villain

Points +6979

Vegan
28 May 2022

You need to go here! Best vegan food in MTL

We tried Aux Vivres because a lot of other places were already reserved or closed on Monday, so we're grateful that this spot was open until 10 PM. We were completely blown away with every bite. I brought a non-vegan with me and both of us agree that it's some of the best food we've had in our lives. The flavors are so alive and harmonize very well together in every dish. First we tried the Bombay Banana smoothie which has dates, ginger, and masala in it. The spices go well in the drink and I've never had anything like it before. I highly recommend trying this one out. Followed by the cornbread served with veggie butter and guacamole, the veggie butter was a unique flavor, and the spicing of the cornbread was flawless. Couldn't get enough of the Malai Kofta Thali too! I recommend skipping out on the burgers here and going for their more signature dishes. I tried the Spicy Buffalo Burger with tempeh and it was only average compared to everything else, but the bar is really high. The second time I came here I got the dragon bowl with tofu, a flavorful and healthy option. The carrot cake is really good to finish things off.

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-28

Pros: All vegan, Reasonable price for quality, Incredible flavors

PurpleCurrant

Points +3882

Vegan
03 May 2022

Consistently good

Love their BLT and their tofu burger. Lentil soup and chili are also delicious.

I usually get takeout, but I recommend dining in since the restaurant is really nice. Great spot for brunch!

VW44

Points +59

Vegan
26 Apr 2022

So good!

We weren’t planning to eat here but everything else was closed on a Monday. I am so glad that we did stop here! The service was excellent and the food even tastier! We both had bowls and they were 10/10

Pros: All vegan, Excellent service, Tasty food

LUV_MDNA

Points +84

Vegan
26 Apr 2022

Great Food!

Glad I was able to enjoy this gem. The food was delicious and plenty of healthy options. The staff was friendly and the place is quaint with lots of seating.

Pros: 100% vegan menu, Healthy Options , Fusion of flavours

Kristally

Points +228

Vegan
19 Apr 2022

Great menu!

Busy cafe with a great menu.

Pros: Wide variety of options , Lots of desserts , Vegan shop next door

Cons: Service a bit slow bc so busy, BLT was not a hit. Bacon is coconut flakes.

LivDta

Points +83

Vegetarian
17 Apr 2022

Parfait pour un déjeuner au parc / pour commencer la journée!:)

Super restaurant avec des options intéressantes! J'ai adoré mon repas. Les breuvages sont un peu chers par contre. Je souhaiterait qu'il y ait plus d'options à base de seitan et moins à base de tempeh!

Pros: Très bons repas, Portions généreuses , Cuisine soignée

Cons: Les breuvages sont un peu chers




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