CLOSED: Bridges Vegetarian Cafe

Bridges is a very fine place to eat if you are inside McMaster Campus. The menu is quite large, and there is at least one daily special. The menu includes also quite a few items labelled as vegan and/or gluten-free. Plates can be customised, especially with vegetables and legumes. There are either tastier or healthier choices, but compared to other nearby places that offer vegetarian options Bridges probably is the best on the selection of healthy ingredients / cooking style.
The ambient is youthful, casual, classy and vibrant at the same time, quite appealing to the eye! As underlined by other reviews, the problem with the low seats is there, even though some normally sized and comfortable tables can be found.
Price is neither low nor high for what is offered.
I definitely recommend Bridges to students or visitors alike.

Finally made it here and we took one of our children along(3 year old!) It's a make to order cafeteria, it has quite a number of clearly marked vegan items(about half the menu) and the food preparers seemed to understand the difference. the dining area is quite large and sprawling,nice for an intimate chat or some study time, but the low, knee high tables are not the greatest for eating. There are about three regular height tables, but they seemed to be full, and I would assume they usually are. The food was good, rice and pasta bowls that you can have with your choice of sauces/toppings,and shepherds pie or a feew different sandwiches. mid range pricing, and good quality food!

A fantastic little restaurant with a great menu. A very large standard base menu, but I usually order the special of the day which has never disappointed. In addition to the standard "Soy-chicken burger and fries" (which I don't care for myself), they also have a lot of creative vegetarian options that are based on whole grains and legumes (lentils, split peas, chic peas etc). The food is always excellent.
The only downside to this restaurant are the tables and chairs. In order to have a 'hip' cafe feel, the tables are very low to the ground with no leg room and the chairs are very loungy and laid back. You end up having to eat slouched over your table, where spills are eminent.

Bridges "vegan" menu is flawed. Some of their "vegan" choices actually contain dairy and/or eggs, so beware...
I will no longer support Bridges.

I'm a proud McMaster employee and vegan. Bridges accomodates students, faculty and staff who are vegetarian for political and religious reasons. The atmosphere is very welcoming -- a very warm and inviting lounge. The menu is a fantastic combination of different ethnic dishes and old standards. My personal favourites are the chilli on flatbread (with VEGAN CHEESE), giant samosas, and sweet potato fries.
My only regret with Bridges is that although it is open to the public, its not easily accessible if you're not on campus. McMaster parking is difficult, and the campus is very large.

McMaster vegetarian students are lucky to have such a great vegetarian/vegan dining hall on campus. Also open to the public, this restaurant features many menu favourites, as well as a daily special that is always worth checking out. Best sweet potato fries I've ever had.