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Cafe serving a large variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Items with dairy can be replaced with with tofu cream. Among the choices are: raspberry pie, enchiladas, pakora, burger, caesar salad, and club sandwich. Parking lot is next to restaurant. Prices moderate to slightly more. Delivers via SkipTheDishes. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-9:00pm.


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54 Reviews

First Review by PickyVeggiePup

CaperVeg

Points +16

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

Amazing Food

Walked in, very hungry this afternoon. Ordered the Veg Pate flatbread with cashew Cheez and Caesar salad. Everything was so delicious 🤤. I will definitely go back!

Pros: Great menu options, Comfortable decor, Terrific service

Cons: None

zaphod46

Points +367

Vegan
01 Sep 2023

Great food, atmosphere, and service

Anything on the menu can be made vegan (usually by substituting tofu cream or cashew cheese for whatever the usual cheese would be). We ate at non-peak time and had great service. Everything was fresh and delicious.

StephanieForand

Points +38

Vegetarian
30 Aug 2023

Great choices

We had burritos and pizza/salad! This was a great Choice for lunch!

Updated from previous review on 2023-08-30

mrfrinkles

Points +19

Vegan
16 Aug 2023

Lack luster food and service

Based on the reviews, I was really looking forward to eating here when visiting Moncton. Unfortunately, the food and service didn’t come anywhere near they hype. The server was cold and unwelcoming, and the food was quite bland with small portions. The Greek salad was just lettuce and the thinnest slices of tomato and onion I’ve ever seen. They must have a super fine mandolin! The dressing was good, however you don’t have anything to put it on. Also, in order to make things vegan, they just remove non-vegan toppings - they don’t actually have any vegan substitutes, such as for cheese. Wouldn’t eat here again.

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-26

Pros: Salad dressing

Cons: Tiny portions, Unwelcoming, Not effort to make vegan options

TheVeganPeach

30 Aug 2023

They have cashew cheese and their delicious tofu cream to substitute for cheese… don’t know how you could find Calactus bland but sorry to hear you had a bad experience.

CherylAnnA

Points +80

Vegan
04 Jun 2023

A must!

Calactus is a must when traveling to or through Moncton!

anna64

Points +25

Vegan
22 Apr 2023

Super delicious lunch!

Vegetarian cafe

Pros: Eclectic menu, Great service, Everything on their menu can be served Vegan!

Cons: I don't live close enough to enjoy it all the time

deliman15

Points +106

Vegan
01 Nov 2022

Great vegan burger

Delicious burger and potatoes with a side salad. Nice staff and was easily able to make everything vegan. And the chocolate pie with cranberry or raspberry sauce was really good too!

Pros: Everything could be made vegan

aquarichy

Points +143

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

Tasty pasta dishes and more

Haven't had such a good vegan enchilada in a long time. My friend enjoyed their vegetarian lasagna. Tea came in a very aesthetic vessel (but the grip area grew very hot making it difficult to pour). Shake was very delicious. Desserts were very beautiful, but taste/texture experience closer to 4/5 stars and could be improved a little.

Pros: Delicious meals, Tasty desserts, Joyfully busy

CraigPenner

Points +80

Vegan
20 Aug 2022

Delicious enchiladas

We were touring the Maritimes and loved our meals so much, we ate there twice during our two days in Moncton. My favorite was the enchiladas. The lasagna and veggie burgers were also delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2022-08-20

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Plenty of variety on the menu.

Matteacasadio

Points +312

Vegan
21 Jul 2022

Next level Enchiladas

Loveddd all the gluten free options & how everything could be made vegan!! I got the enchiladas and they were to die for!

Guillaum.G

Points +128

Vegetarian
14 Jul 2022

Un incontournable dans la région

Excellent restaurant végétarien! Il est possible de rendre vegan l'entièreté du menu et ils offrent plusieurs options sans gluten. L'ambiance est aussi très agréable. Un incontournable dans la région!

Pros: Beaucoup d'options vegan, Choix sans gluten, Excellent service

JenniferDavis

Points +247

Vegetarian
23 Mar 2022

Fav restaurant hands down!

Everything can be made vegan and the service is always amazing! I love the lasagna, works pizza and the enchiladas (all made with cashew cheeze) the soups and salads are all amazing and the best I've ever had.

DanieG

Points +227

Vegan
22 Feb 2022

Outstanding Overall Experience!

From food, to ambiance, to service, Calactus is phenomenal in every aspect! Every item I tasted on the menu is truly delicious; my favourite is definitely the pakoras🌱✨

Jennifer.

Points +29

Vegan
10 Sep 2021

Vegan/GF options

Delicious food & always amazing service!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10 stars

Most of their menu has the option to be vegan and gluten-free!!

MarianeGrenier

Points +15

Vegetarian
18 Aug 2021

Super!!

J’ai pris le nachos et c’était excellent!! Le service aussi était super!

Pros: Tous les items au menu peuvent être véganes , Très bon rapport qualité/prix

HyinaTheHerbivore

Points +31

Vegan
14 Jul 2021

Must try!

I’m so glad we found this place on our first of 2 nights in NB. We loved it so much we came back the next night. It’s a cozy restaurant with great atmosphere and a wonderful all-vegetarian menu. All options on the menu can also be made vegan at request. They have 3 different types of replacement cheeses, i had the tofu cream and it was great.

Here’s what we ate that we loved:
Enchiladas
Lasagna
Vegepate melt
Caesar salad
Cranberry spinach salad
Pesto pizza
Chocolate raspberry pie
Strawberry rhubarb pie

Pros: Whole menu can be vegan, Delicious food, Reasonably priced for the portions

BernardFournier

Points +2121

Vegetarian
09 Sep 2020

Everything can become vegan!

I really like this place. It's cozy, it serves really good food. Also I like the fact that whatever you see on their menu, even if it contains cheese, can be made vegan by substituting the cheese with tofu cream or fake cheese sauce. Everyone in Moncton should go there.

Gordie

Points +218

Herbivore
20 Sep 2019

No cheese please.

Great little vegetarian restaurant that gladly substitutes vegan cheeses (tofu based, made in house) in any dish.
I had the Tali veg. Spicy, filling and satisfying.

Pros: Lots of options

Cons: None

gregadeth666

Points +200

Vegan
19 Aug 2019

Epic food

I could eat here all day everyday. Every dish is amazing. Their made in house vegan cheese is amazing. And that maple banana cake they do is off the hook delicious

Pros: Everything can be made vegan, All desserts are vegan, The Indian option

Cons: Still do some dairy

lmr1996

Points +51

Vegan
30 Mar 2019

Delicious!

It was my first time eating there but I will be back for sure!

AllisonRoy

Points +110

Vegan
14 Feb 2019

10/10

That tofu cream "cheese"..... 10/10 !! 👌🏻 Someone find me the recipe asap. Seriously, it's delicious on everything. Give it a try!

cdnvegan

Points +410

Vegan
26 Sep 2018

Good food, great service

I got the Taj Mahal Thali which had a dal, and cauliflower pea curry on badmati rice with roti and pakoras in a plum chutney. The pakoras were great! The rest was just OK.

I also got the raspberry chocolate tart which was good but still kind of tasted like tofu. A little more sweetness (the raspberry coolie was also quite tart) and something creamy to make the tart less tofu-y in texture would have improved the dessert.

My server was great. She recommended things to me and was very knowledgeable abiut what the vegan and vegetarian options were. She also reassured me several times that my dish was vegan - which really put my mind at ease.

Pros: All dishes can be made vegan!

Cons: A little pricey for what you get

khnji

Points +29

Vegan
24 Aug 2018

Everything can be made vegan

Really appreciate how easily they accommodate vegans. The burrito and salad we had were both delicious and packed full of veggies. The homemade flatbread was wonderful too. All the desserts are vegan. We were too full to sample them but they looked great. I would make a point of stopping here next time we are driving east.

Pros: Generous portions, very balanced meals , Great value for money

LoveJane

Points +134

Vegan
14 Aug 2018

We feel amazing after eating here!

This restaurant is incredible! My favourite meal is the broccoli sunflower salad and half a mushroom pizza (they replace the cheese with a yummy tofu cream as requested). One of our top faves!

NutmegTardis

Points +157

Vegan
06 Aug 2018

One of my favourites in Atlantic Canada

I adore this restaurant. Great food, great staff and cozy atmosphere.

jessek

Points +1875

Vegan
01 Aug 2018

Delicious food in a cool spot

On a road trip, I made a point to be in Moncton for lunch time so I could try Calactus and it did not disappoint! The place is vegetarian, but the entire menu can be made vegan. I had the Indian pizza with tofu cream and pakoras on the side and it was all delicious. I had a meat eater in my group and even she cleared her plate and said how good everything was.

Macou

Points +85

Vegetarian
31 Jul 2018

Good restaurant

Been there 3 times good food ...

Pros: Good taste, Various vegetarian option

Cons: A little Expensive for what you get, No real ac, Not comfortable chair




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