• CLOSED: The Wallflower Modern Diner

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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Breakfast
Canadian
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Has a separate vegan menu that includes choices like breakfast tofu scramble with toast, macaroni and vegan cheese, baked spaghetti with vegan cheese, hummus mozzarella melts, and poutine. Vegan pizza available on Tuesday nights. Pub atmosphere with local artwork on the walls. Reported closed July 2022.


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34 Reviews

First Review by kimward8

FaitheNotheisz

Points +91

Vegan
22 Jan 2021

Everything great

Almost the entire menu can be veganized. And veganized well. Cool atmosphere inside. I have eaten there maybe five times now and had a great experience everytime. I want to try it all but I'm addicted to their "ribwich" and get that everytime now. The only lame thing is it will be on the more expensive side. For a drink and a meal that doesn't quite fill you up and a tip it'll be over thirty dollars.

Pros: Lots of options, Unique dishes , Yummy and cooked to perfection

Cons: More expensive than less.

AlanaAudrey

Points +25

Mostly Veg
13 Nov 2020

Very homemade

It was okay, but expensive. Seemed like stuff I would make at home and I’m not a good cook haha.

Cons: Expensive

BradVancouver

Points +66

Vegan
16 Aug 2020

Clear vegan options, serves meat

I mean, it depends on what you're looking for, but this place has been a staple in my restaurant experience. I'll reserve 5-star reviews for exclusively vegan restaurants, but this place is a high 4.

nicoleboulton

Points +20

Vegan
20 Feb 2020

Best vegan huevos EVER

The tofu rancheros was the most delicious version of a huevos I’ve ever had, vegan or non vegan. The service was wonderful, and it was so nice to see so many vegan food and drink options on the menu. Love!

MissLiss

Points +152

Vegan
18 Jan 2020

Underwhelming

The food was overpriced and worse than I can make it, the kale salad I ordered didn’t even have the dressing properly mixed. You need to massage kale to get the dressing into the leaves, but they left a big glob on top with a bunch of raw vegetables- mostly red onion. I ate it because I didn’t want something heavy before bed, and my bf didn’t want to kiss me all night. Awful

Pros: Vegan options

kstepien

Points +20

Vegan
15 Aug 2019

Great vegan brunch

AWESOME vegan benny for breakfast/brunch. This is my go-to spot for brunch in Vancouver.

Purposely_Vegan

Points +1254

Vegan
16 Jul 2019

Would give a 5*!

We came here for brunch and the first thing that’s incredible about this place is the fact that there are just as many vegan items on the menu as non vegan. This place does a vegan omelette made out of polenta with a vegan cheese and you can pick up to three toppings from a pretty good list of items which includes a good few meat substitutes. We got a bulging plate of food as well with loads of other things on the plate that were included! Would definitely recommend this place for anyone!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Meat substitutes , Huge portions

jamiesleonardo

Points +207

Vegan
22 Aug 2018

Great food!

The vegan food options at Wallflower are clearly labeled. Although this place has limited parking on street, it was worth it as we didn’t have to walk far. The food is tasty, I had the Vegan Benny on two occasions. The prices are lower than other vegan places in town, but the portions are small. I liked not walking away stuffed so for me the portion was just right. No wait during breakfast hour even on the weekend was nice too.

Pros: Yummy clearly labeled vegan options, No wait for table even during brunch

Cons: Small portions, Street only parking with weekday limits nearby

brighteyedhannah

Points +44

Mostly Veg
22 Aug 2018

Comfort food

Their motto is “everyone can eat here” and it shows. A nice change of pace from trendy diners where they understand dietary restrictions but kind of snub you when you ask to be accommodated. At Wallflower options reign supreme! The menu comes in two halfs - the meat half and the vegan half, plus most everything is gluten-free. Yay! If you want a burger, stroganoff, wrap, pasta, chilli fries, or other diner staple this is the place for you.

Pros: Lots of vegan options + desserts, Old movies playing behind the bar, Friendly staff

Cons: Busy and loud at peak hours

lyrabyrnison

Points +72

Vegan
28 Mar 2018

super tasty

Good vegan options and friendly place

Ksis

Points +1046

Vegan
12 Mar 2018

Delicious Vegan Brunch

My boyfriend and I decided to go for brunch on our way out of Vancouver. So glad we did!

To start, we shared one of their specials as an app - a jalapeño queso and bean drip served with tortilla chips. So good!

Then for brunch I ordered the Eggless Omelette and chose veggie sausage, onion and mushrooms as my three “toppings”. It was super good - the polenta and vegan cheese came together for a really fluffy and unique tasting dish. My boyfriend ordered the Roasted Tomato and Spinach Benny (vegetarian) and couldn’t stop raving about how delicious it was. Their sauce was unique and almost cheesy, where hollandaise sauce is usually tangy. He really enjoyed it.

The restaurant itself is pretty small, and we went at noon on a Sunday. Even then, there wasn’t longer than a 10 minute wait at any point, so it seemed to move really fast. That being said, I probably wouldn’t go if I had more than 4 in my party due to limited space.

bripattt

Points +121

Vegan
31 Dec 2017

Come with an appetite!

I came here with my family for brunch before a long day out and was pleased with their portion sizes... I got a BBQ Tofu Scramble and it was very filling and well-prepared. The service was also wonderful and our waitress was cheerful and helpful!

XOXO

Points +1760

Vegan
16 Dec 2017

Awfull

I had such a different experience in this place my second visit. The Putin was cold and the fries old.
Such a shame.

Ale_xandra

Points +210

Vegan
13 Dec 2017

Well rounded menu

I love going to the wallflower for any occasion, it a wonderful spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner with beer! The service is always so sweet! Perfect location though at times the crowd can be a bit overwhelmingly typical Main Street hipster (nothing inherently wrong with that they just travel in herds). Overall great place, I just with they would go veg, they do vegan do well! Often when I go to the wallflower with my non-veg friends they order vegan food.

Pros: beer, brunch, so many vegan options

Cons: hip Main Street crowd , not full veg

Kittybiscuit

Points +7541

Vegan
11 Nov 2017

Quite a few vegan options

It’s not always easy to find a vegan breakfast that is open early so I was pleased to find this one open on a Sunday morning. We waited a few minutes for a table. It had lots of savoury items for breakfast and I tried the vegan benny. It had a nice of flavour and it was filling. Friendly service too.

Pros: Nice ambiance

Cons: No sweet brunch options

MarsiaMS

Points +259

Vegan
08 Nov 2017

Tasty Breakfast

I chose this restaurant for being somewhat close to the subway and being open early. I ate a vegan omelette which was delicious. This eatery has many vegan options that are not just salad. Too bad it still serves meat.

Pros: Delicious and filling vegan food

Cons: Is not all veg, serves meat

Ariane

Points +375

Vegan
02 Oct 2017

Disappointed

I went with a non vegan friend and she had a vegan meal as well. It was on the heavy side and not much of a flavor.
I was craving for a vegan omelette and it had nothing to do with the real thing.

Pros: None

Cons: Not all vegan, Heavy meal

2lentilforyou

Points +524

Vegan
05 Sep 2017

lots of choices

Just have to be sure to ask for vegan choices as some is just vegetarian however they separate out on the menu. Classic diner food and large portions. Also a nice range of vegan drinks

Derina

Points +486

Vegan
28 Dec 2016

Chill Atmosphere with Plenty of Vegan Options

This is a nice diner that offered both vegan and non-vegan options, making it more accessible for mixed company dining. The vegan menu is large, offering many plant-based takes on traditional diner food. There were gluten-free options and bread available as well.

The staff were friendly in providing suggestions and the service was fairly fast. I had the "I Can't Believe It's Not an Omelette", which was interesting (polenta-based rather than tofu) and delicious.

Pros: Friendly staff, Variety of vegan options, Nice atmosphere

NancyMeatlessMeetup

Points +167

Vegan
16 Oct 2016

Lawd Have Mercy!

Unfortunately, this cool place is as good as the lineups imply. Went there for an event with Meatless Meetup and was blown away.

As a connoisseur of fresh cut fries who has been known to mock those who enjoy frozen fries with ketchup, I was humbled by their poutine. For sure the dish is made with frozen fries but lawd have mercy it is good!

The mac 'n cheese is fine, the salad is delicious, and their shepherd's pie is a must try.

Pros: Vegan Poutine, Vegan Shepherd's Pie, Delicious salad

Cons: Very loud. , Crowded., Line ups.

juwelly

Points +49

Vegan
01 May 2016

Yum

It's hard to find a place that caters to both vegans and non-vegans without having just one or two items on menu vegan friendly but this place exists!

Normally I'd just go straight for whatever isn't meat included but I had to spend time choosing what I wanted to try. I had their vegan omelette (made of polentas) and it was delicious. I'd come back next time to try something else.

Pros: Choices, Friendly Staff

Chipmunk

Points +75

Vegan
29 Sep 2015

Tasty burgers

Loved this place. I wasn't so hungry but still ordered a vegan burger —I was planning to keep some for later. Well, I ate all of it. It was so good! The place is also nice and the service is good.

Pros: Excellent burger, Nice service, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Serves meat

elizabet

Points +157

Vegan
24 Jul 2015

Diner Food with Lots of Variety

Nothing special. But a good spot for a variety of vegan (and other) comfort foods. Reminds me of Paradox Cafe in Portland.

Had I been hungover, I would have been more excited for a comfort brekky. :)

Pros: good location, variety, decent food

Cons: you could make better at home

Thunderbeest

Points +186

Mostly Veg
10 Jul 2015

Large selection fast food

The place definitely is not the cheapest but I decide to check it out anyway. Service was really nice and I wanted to try a Putin before leaving the country.The taste was reasonable but not too exciting. They had a vast selection of vegan food and I should definitely go back some other day to try out some things.

Pros: Large Selection

Cons: Expencive, Meat served

fondducoeur

Points +1167

Vegan
29 Jan 2015

Good Vegan Options, Tasty

While visiting Vancouver I ate at Wallflower for dinner and brunch. They have plenty of vegan comfort and/or junk food options that are good, especially if you need to nibble while having a couple of drinks or are out with non-vegans. Their vegan nachos come in a portion that could feed 6 people and the brunch is super tasty (I like the tofu benny). For a place that is not 100% vegetarian, I found it to be pretty good.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Big portions

Cons: Can be busy

Amiressy

Points +290

Vegan
02 Nov 2014

one of my fav

This place is without a doubt one of my favourite places to go to. If you go for breakfast try the "vegan Benny" and if you go for lunch or dinner be sure to gets side of their vegan poutine (it's fries with tofu/ gravy and cheese) it's amazing.

VeggieVag

Points +115

Vegan
20 Oct 2014

Decent, Sort Of

I've been to the Wallflower a few times and every time it's just okay. They have great drinks and a cool vibe but the food is a little lacklustre. It's nice to have vegan and gluten free options but they could improve on them big time. The gluten free buns are mealy and dry.

Pros: vegan and gluten free options, nice vegan cocktails, cool atmosphere

Cons: serves meat, fairly bland and uninspired food




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