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.
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Last update on 28 Dec 2023 by geometric-noise
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194 Reviews
First Review by dennisthemenace
Geologue
Points +176
Tasty food - Edit
I had the special of the day the Thali Malay Kofta and it was delicious. Nice atmosphere and I was served in 2 minutes.
Read morePros: Speed of service, Taste, Price
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iny
Points +37
Delicious bowls - Edit
We ordered the okonomiyaki bowl and the (gluten-free) buddha bowl (with tofu), and both were delicious and fulfilling. Very fresh vegetables on brown rice, a protein, seeds and a tasty dressing. Simply perfect, super healthy, made us happy. And the delivery guy was friendly too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-16
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Claire01
Points +4328
Tasty bowl - Edit
They had a large choice on the menu.
Read moreI took the Bali bowl and it was really good.
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MarcusK
Points +1318
Happy to try this place - Edit
Lot of vegans have recommended this iconic place to me. It’s got a rich history so nice to check it off. Food was ok. Everything is vegan so it’s good. One very minor complaint- the water glasses are so small that you drink it all in one gulp. They are like large shot glasses. Either leave a pitcher of water at the table or provide larger glasses. It was tiresome constantly calling the waiter for more water
Read moreCons: Small water glasses
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marie962
Points +16
Super - Edit
Super adresse ! La nourriture était très bonne, surtout le brownie épicé ! (Très abordable en terme de piments)
Read moreBon point supplémentaire les bières viennent de micro brasseries québécoises
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Norcal2017
Points +844
Awesome last day discovery - Edit
Dahl soup, great flavor, thick and hearty. Thumbs up
Read moreOkonomiyaki bowl, eating healthy can be fun and delicious. Great quality and variety of ingredients. Definitely would get again. Really like the tofu shiitake patty. Saw at least two other tables order it, so I did right
Hibiscus lemonade, really tart
Chocolate banana pie bucket not the set tooth spot on recommendation of the waitress.
Great place and quiet for late lunch. I could have eaten here every day of the trip given the variety and brunch everyday till 4pm! Service friendly and efficient. Nice send of meal as I head home 3k miles away
Pros: Choices, Service
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Goodie
Points +274
Fantastic Food - Edit
Excellent vegan food, great atmosphere - we sat outside. I had thai tacos & a mumbai bowl, she had golden pancakes. “These are the best pancakes I’ve ever had” - easy 5 star review.
Read morePros: amazing food, generous portions, outdoor seating
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Kwr_
Points +2218
Très bon! - Edit
Nous avons pris trois bols différents et tout était très bon - délicieux et aussi sain. Très bonne service aussi.
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Océanne.3
Points +74
Miam - Edit
Nourriture délicieuse, nous avons adoré nos choix
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JacopoRomei
Points +50
Délicieux !!! - Edit
Formule brunch super bonne et avec des produits de qualité😄
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zedix
Points +774
Delicious brunch! - Edit
Just had their weekend brunch - the huevos rancheros was delicious. Their tempeh bacon is super tasty too!
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PhilGodin
Points +22
Amazing - Edit
They had a huge menu of options, and the portion was way more than I was expecting. The food also tasted amazing and had a ton of flavour.
Read moreThis restaurant will definitely be at the top of my list the next time I am in town.
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-13
Pros: Great variety , Large portions , Amazing taste and service
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EvrenHenslegers
Points +50
Very good food, lots of choices, friendly personel - Edit
There were quite some choice. Very tasty food.
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chlod
Points +178
Super resto - Edit
Restaurant agréable avec un menu diversifié! Coup de coeur pour le paratha en entrée avec le beurre végé et le bol Okonomiyaki, absolument délicieux et plein de légumes et saveurs. Très bon rapport qualité-prix, on en ressort rempli! Hâte d'y retourner pour essayer d'autres choix.
Read moreUpdate : on y est retourné et on a pris le bol deluxe avec sauce buddah et un hamburger. Le burger était décevant (galette peu goûteuse) mais les patates étaient excellentes et le bol deluxe est délicieux avec la guacamole et le fauxmon!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-15
Pros: Bol Okonomiyaki, Paratha en entrée, Employés très sympathiques
Cons: Soupe dhal trop froide
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JuliaMeltzer
Points +136
Hearty and healthy classic - Edit
This restaurant opened the year I went vegan—1997. We’re of a similar vintage and as such I enjoyed a leisurely afternoon having the bacon caesar salad with tempeh and the samba juice.
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plantbaseddutchie
Points +808
So many options - Edit
Everything that was served here looked super delicious! I had the Gyro wrap and it was really good and a big portion. The Tempeh was nicely seasoned and it came with more veggies and a tzatziki sauce.
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andyjng
Points +5980
Good Takeout Options - Edit
AVP boasts to be the first vegan restaurant in Montreal and they look to have really expanded across the city. I was excited to check out their Pan-Asian menu and see what the hype was all about.
Read moreUpon entering, I noticed that they had a few of their pre-made signature bowls for takeout at a fraction of the cost. Seizing the opportunity, I purchased their Bali Bowl which includes marinated tempeh with greens in a ginger dressing. I was happy with my salad bowl as it really hit the spot after consuming a lot of non-veggies during this trip.
So while I didn't get to dine in this time around, the bowl did everything for me and I was able to continue my day sight seeing and full.
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selectivewreckage
Points +90
The Classic - Edit
I came here the first time I went to Montreal, ~12 years ago. This was the first place I had vegan lox—blew my mind!
Read moreSo many great vegan spots have open everywhere in the last 10 years but Aux Vivres always still hits.
Pros: carrot lox
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MarieNguyenBenford
Points +723
Good, not great - Edit
We came here with a group of vegan and omni-eaters. Everyone enjoyed their selections, though the vegans less so. The menu was extensive, but as other users have commented, it was pretty standard as far as vegan fare goes. I was eager to try the huevos rancheros, but those are only available on their weekend brunch menu. It would be the only compelling reason for me to return, rather than to try a more original place.
Read moreHere’s the breakdown of our meal and tastings out of 5⭐️.
Appetizers:
Dahl soup: small portion 4⭐️
Chana Paratha: the tamarind and mint chutney made this dish 4⭐️
Potato wedges: 3.5⭐️
Mains:
Chili: 4⭐️
BLT sandwich: 3.5⭐️
Gyro sandwich: 3.5⭐️
California bowl with grilled tofu: 3⭐️
Thalia Malai Kofta: large portion size, but it was too sweet, I didn’t like the dill-esque dressing in the salad nor the overall combination of flavors. (2.5⭐️)
The fruit juices were good, but quite expensive, especially for the size.
Pros: Variety (but standard vegan dishes), Friendly staff, Allergy aware
Cons: Loud music, Standard fare, Pricey
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rikkio16
Points +1110
Delicious - Edit
Went in near closing, so we looked at their takeaway options. They had many and were fairly priced. Got the dragon bowl and pumpkin cheesecake. Bowl was fresh and cheesecake had a nice texture. Both were delicious! No complaints here!
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francoisbolduc
Points +65
Always very good - Edit
The first restaurant I visited as a wfpb guy. I go or Uber 3 times a month. Consistent and always good. Of course I upper level service.
Read moreThat because I’m awesome … I eat plants!!!
Pros: Excellent, The service I get, Long operating hours.
Cons: Nil, Nil, Nil
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itscomputers
Points +25
delicious huevos rancheros - Edit
i got the huevos rancheros with a chai latte. it was so tasty. the tofu scramble was just right and the whole meal worked really well together
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Ändi-Son
Points +52
Great selection of fresh food - Edit
Tasty and fresh food with lots of different options
Read morePros: Healthy bowls , Fresh food , Friendly service
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Naan_
Points +57
Pleins de saveurs! - Edit
Service rapide et ambiance conviviale, les portions sont généreuses, je reviendrai définitivement, il y a tellement de choses à essayer sur le menu!
Read morePros: Diversité des plats, Service rapide
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holly-bb
Points +232
Cozy diner-feeling spot - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Veganized indian dishes, chill vibes, diner decor
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RS2020
Points +64
Must Try - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Delicious drinks , Big menu and portions
Cons: Basement bathroom
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BodhiBowl
Points +140
Sooooo delicious! - Edit
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!!!😄
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