Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
American
Pizza
International
Organic
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Fusion
Canadian
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.
54 Reviews
First Review by PickyVeggiePup
Browncoat3000
Points +135
Something for everyone - Edit
Really good! Had the burrito bandito. Nice setting for a meal and a great find for a traveler.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Wide variety on the menu
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funkypeach
Points +21
Scrumptious! - Edit
This place is devine. Delicious food and decent prices. Very good service. We ate here in the summertime on our east coast road trip (we're from Ontario) and we sat on the covered porch area. Lots of gluten-free options. Amazing desserts! Highly recommended. No complaints at all. I wish we didn't live 2000 kms away.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Healthy food, Gluten-free options
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MamaSinkins
Points +147
A gift to Vegans - Edit
Traveling again with work. Asked Cow what’s good in Moncton? Cow says peeps like Calactus. Cow is right!!
Read moreEverything on the menu can be made vegan. It’s like they can read my mind...I hardly had to ask. Had the wonderful mushroom cannelloni. It came with a side salad and truly delicious garlic toast. The servers are all sweethearts here...they really want to see you happy.
I could NOT resist dessert. They are all vegan. Who can say no to that?? Had the raspberry chocolate cream pie and a chai tea. Loving this place. Would absolutely recommend!
Pros: Super friendly and accommodating staff, Delicious range of vegan choices, Warm and inviting atmosphere
Cons: none
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Kristyv
Points +55
Impressive - Edit
Cute little veggie restaurant which can easily veganize ANYTHING. They're incredible. I had tomato soup to start, with garlic oil toast (unbelievable!) and the Enchiladas, which I highly recommend.
Read morePros: Everything made in house, including the tortillas , Friendly service, Sweet decor and nice dishes
Cons: The tomato sauce on the mushroom cannelloni was bl
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BettyAnnTucker
Points +18
Excellent- highly recommended - Edit
Great food; fresh and delicious.
Read moreGreat service; friendly and attentive.
Great atmosphere; clean, cozy, inviting and lovely decor.
Will return amd definitely recommend to others.
Pros: kids menu, and substitutes for vegans.
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Jennbot2000
Points +36
Great lunch sppt - Edit
Busy lunch time spot. Our waitress was so nice and accommodating to make sure things were vegan. She pointed out the creamy dressing for my salad and mayo on my wrap were vegan without me having to ask. My fiance got the half pizza and half salad and the both og our portion sizes were nice and filling.
Read moreThe HC gives the wrong address, It's located at the corner of Church and St. George st.
Pros: all deserts vegan :)
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gretchencita
Points +33
My new favorite (vegan) restaurant, and I'm not even a vegetarian! - Edit
So so so so good!! This restaurant is entirely vegetarian, and every item can easily be made vegan with tasty substitutions or omissions. My family of four (two meat-eaters, one vegetarian, and one vegan) can never agree on any restaurant, and all four of us loved this one. I wish it were a chain!! Don't miss coming here. Fresh, tasty, a great ambience, and really nice servers.
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alicer19
Points +53
Amazing food - Edit
Was driving through Moncton on Sunday and thanks to HappyCow found this restaurant! We ordered the Rancheros and the Burrito - both were great tasting and filling. The rice with the burrito was spiced just right and packed a punch. I also found the salad dressing served with the rancheros to be light and flavorful.
Read moreThe coffee was one of the best I ever had, and the chocolate raspberry pie was decadent.
Pros: Staff were wonderful, Amazing taste, Yummy chocolate raspberry dessert
Cons: A little pricey
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Gbruckner
Points +22
Calactus - Best Vegetarian Restaurant - Edit
This is my family's favorite vegetarian restaurant in the world [and we're from nyc]. Food is tasty, staff is super friendly, portions are perfectly sized. This is where we go for "comfort food." Special kids menu with appropriate sized portions. Each child receives a placemat to draw on and a box of crayons or colored pencils. There are also a handful of board games and books to borrow. Specials of the day are great value. Place can get crowded and hot and service tends to cross line from relaxed to slow.
Read morePros: excellent food, friendly staff, nice vibe
Cons: can get crowded and service may suffer
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bowsh0ck
Points +18
Great! - Edit
When I visited Calactus I had their lasagna, and it was perfect. I also had their ginger lemonade which was also on point. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.
Read morePros: Very tasty, Nice ambiance, Perfect portioned meals
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Lloyd
Points +139
Good food and cozy atmosphere - Edit
We stopped at Calactus for lunch on a long drive through New Brunswick in mid August, 2015 and had a wonderful lunch. It's definitely worth the detour from the highway (took about 10' from the interstate). Most items were not vegan but some could be adapted, and they were able to make some dishes gluten-free. Very enjoyable. If I lived nearby, I would visit regularly. Calactus has a nice vibe.
Read morePros: All vegetarian, Some vegan options, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Vegan dishes required modification
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trematode
Points +149
Delicious comfort food - Edit
I heard great things about Calactus so I had to stop in while I was in Moncton. I love how most of the tables were separated by curtains, which made them a little more private. Our waitress was very friendly, upbeat and chatty, which was great. I had just finished a bodybuilding show and was craving comfort food. I ordered the lasagna, made vegan with tofu cream on top. It came with garlic bread and a salad. It really hit the spot and the portion was perfect. My boyfriend got an Indian dish, which was delicious too
Read morePros: friendly staff, delicious comfort food, good portions
Cons: lots of cheese on the menu
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mpclavet
Points +16
great for non-vegetarian friends/family! - Edit
The food is delicious in my opinion, though its not always the healthiest since they have lots of items burgers, pizza, nachos, etc. But they are still obviously some other great picks on the menu as well. I love going there with my family (big meat eaters) because they can always enjoy one of their dishes without even missing the meat since they're so tasty! Would definitely recommend, since its basically the only vegetarian reataurant in town.
Read morePros: tasty food, reasonable prices
Cons: not all dishes are that healthy
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Happy Veg Man
Points +134
Great option in a city with very limited options. - Edit
I have been to Calactus 4-5x over the last few years. The servers are always pleasant, as is the environment. The menu is very cheese heavy, but they can make most dishes vegan upon request (I am always disappointed when good restaurants over use cheese, as it is really not necessary in their dishes). The food is good, not great, but I'd happily return.
Read morePros: Vegan optoins
Cons: Too much cheese, Lunch can be expensive
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ThoughtfullSoul
Points +28
Good for family and friends!!! - Edit
I loved Calactus Cafe. Good service and is reasonably priced. I had the special, bean pizza and soup with chocolate brownie as a dessert. It was very good, healthy and light on the stomach.
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Richard Myers
Points +753
Continues To Get Better - Edit
Over the last decade, I have always eaten at the Calactus when travelling through Moncton. The food is always better every time we eat there and it was great to start with. This time, I had the soup of the day, the burger and cheesecake for dessert. Today, there was a line waiting to be seated so the word appears to be out. The place has a nice atmosphere, friendly staff and large portions.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Wednesday August 06, 2014
Pros: Satisfying vegan food, Lots of menu choice, Positive atmosphere
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TheVeganPeach
Points +9587
My New Favourite! - Edit
So this is probably my new favourite restaurant I have ever been to for vegan cuisine. The atmosphere is really nice, I love the decor and how warm and cheery it feels. The service was prompt and friendly and the food is to die for. My husband and I, being vegan, ordered all the options veganized since this is something they offer. I believe almost everything on the menu can be made vegan. We started with a banana chocolate shake, followed by the Texan nachos and finishing with a big marc burger. Everything was incredible and as I said, probably the best vegan food I have ever eaten. Definitely will be back.
Read morePros: Huge vegan menu, Fast, Great atmosphere
Cons: Serves dairy, A little noisy
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MarciaM
Points +75
Awesome - Edit
Passing thru Moncton. Came across this great veg restaurant. Very busy which is a good sign. Dined there two days in a row. Loved it!
Read morePros: Friendly, Great menu, Will work with your diet perks
Cons: None
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TrayLanna
Points +58
Great atmosphere, Great food. - Edit
As a vegan there are almost no places for me to go out and eat at. I am so happy to have at least one really good restaurant to go to. Calactus has a very nice atmosphere, always having a fresh flower on the table and candles lit. The food is amazing, I am able to veganize almost all items on the menu. Instead of cheese on the lasagna or mushroom cannelloni they bake tofu cream balls. It's absolutely delicious! The veggie quesadilla appetizer with tofu cream instead of cheese is yum, the lasagna yum, the pakoras with prune chutney yum, the marc burger yum, the garden salad yum, the fruit smoothie yum, need I go on? The only problem is the price. It's definitely a treat when I go there, because it adds up fast if you are getting appetizers and desserts or drinks. You get what you pay for though. Healthy, good quality meals. I will be back soon. :)
Read morePros: Vegan friendly, Options to alter meals, Healthy
Cons: Expensive, Not entirely vegan, Small portions
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shirley1
Points +340
A wonderful surprise - Edit
We were recently in the East coast of Canada and were very pleasantly surprised to find the Calactus Cafe.
Read moreIt was a nice night and we sat on the patio which was very relaxing.
Our waitress's name was Andrea and she was a delight and was very knowledagble about the menu. The restaurant is ovo lacto but every thing can be made vegan.
My husband started with the minestrone soup which he said was great.
He then had the enchalada with soy meat and cashew "cheese" and it came with guacamole and rice salsa & chips . It was a huge plateful and was very good and welcome in a province that only knows from lobster every where !!!!
I had the black bean borrito with tofu "cream "and it came with guacamole salsa and chips and ahuge mound of rice.
It was all very yummy.
We even had a choc brownie for desert which was a delight.
I would return to Calactus Cafe if I was in Moncton again.
Pros: good food, knowledgable staff, good value
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Johnnybaby
Points +20
A vegan's delight - Edit
Calactus is an excellent restaurant.
Read moreThe food is all veg and very vegan friendly.
I highly recommend it and we are actually eating there again tonight..
My favorite is the Indian pizza with Tofu cream instead of cheese with the shalome salad
And of course the pakoras as an app are not to be missed.!!
Pros: Excellent food, Many choices, Vegan friendly
Cons: The brownie is a bit dry/no vegan ice cream
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therawtarian
Points +54
Love it! - Edit
Great spot!! Very veg and raw vegan friendly.
Read moreFood is not gourmet, but we enjoy eating there non-the-less. Their salads could use some work. Highly recommended! Best vegetarian restaurant in Moncton.
All vegetarian menu!
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jenly
Points +225
So happy to find this place - Edit
We arrived in Moncton at the end of our two-week vacation in Atlantic Canada, and this was our first stop in town. The inside of the restaurant is lovely and the service was warm and attentive. We arrived between lunch and dinner and so the restaurant was not too crowded. My kids loved the decor and were very happy when the waitress brought coloring pencils and paper.
Read moreMy children ordered the mini lasagna bolonese, a kids' veggie burger and a small falafel plate. My husband had a veggie burger and I had the "Calactus Club," if I remember correctly. We also ordered some green salads. The restaurant does not offer non-dairy cheese but the cheese can be omitted from dishes if requested. We also ordered the fruit smoothies (blueberry, strawberry, banana) which were a hit. There was a nice selection of wine, and my husband and I each ordered a glass.
I can completely understand why people love this restaurant. The food was very fresh and carefully prepared. However, I did not love the dressing on my salad or my sandwich. There was a very pungent herb used in both--I think it was the rosemary--that gave it a bitter flavor. My girls did not like their lasagna with the chunks of zucchini and vegetables, although they did pick out the noodles. I am told the veggie burgers and the falafel plate were tasty. We ordered two desserts, and both were tasty.
I forget what our bill was, but I wasn't that surprised. It was comparable to what we would have paid in New York, and we had ordered a lot of food. Of course, we were not in New York, but during our entire two week vacation I found there were not many bargains at restaurants in Canada. We would have returned but we were only in Moncton for a short time.
Pros: good food, friendly staff, pleasant interior
Cons: not cheap
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Ken4057
Points +1200
One of the best in Canada - Edit
We came here on an east coast trip b/c we'd heard so much about it and waited outside til the restaurant opened (we waited with two other groups - that's how popular this place is).
Read moreIt's in a nowhere section of industrial Moncton in an unremarkable building, but the interior is warm (feels tropical) and inviting. The staff was friendly (some were of the French Canadian family who owns it). But food - oh my - was everything people said it would be.
We had a massive hummous platter, a falafel plate, and a curry sandwich. The hummous was robust and fresh and came with unforgettable pesto-infused pita bread. The falafel was, without exaggerating, the best falafel I've ever had (tiny, crispy, with chunky bits of chickpea in it and a magical flavour with garlic overtones), and I live in downtown T.O., where you can't throw a pita without hitting a joint that serves it.
We ended up taking the sandwich home we were so stuffed.
Not cheap, but reasonable considering quality and quantity.
Pros: beautiful atmosphere, tastiest place in the province, friendly
Cons: none
marturey
The reviewer below wrote "a nowhere section of industrial Moncton in an unremarkable building." Calactus is actually located within walking distance of downtown and the university. It's about a 7 minute walk to Main Street.
Read moreKen4057
Pardon me for suggesting that, but on such a dull, rainy day and given Moncton's unforgiving architecture, it certainly felt like it. :-)
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blacky
Points +45
Busy Busy Busy - Edit
Calactus you have grown so much, some lunches we are lined up waiting. The best part we get to see what the patrons are ordering. We get to smell all the wonderful aromas. We get hungry; but thats ok after all its not McDonalds!
Read moreWe know good food takes time, enjoying it takes time, and you let us you serve with a smile you make mistakes with a smile and you correct them all with a smile. All my years coming (even the original yellow house) Calactus I love this restaurant, are prices steep on some things but the menus states the prices! Please don't ever change!
Pros: Service, Freshness if Product, Food exquisive!
Cons: could be cleaner, baseboards are dirty, washrooms need attention.
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marturey
Points +199
My favourite restaurant! - Edit
I currently live in Toronto but am in Moncton a lot. I love Calactus. The food is amazing and the people who run it really care about what they are serving. The parfaits are amazing (my favourite dessert -- it's made with a whipped tofu). Soups are very good.. I love the falafel there and they make the BEST hummus ever! I also like the Mexican platter and the "Marc" burger but the place is not vegan it is vegetarian so they will some items vegan by omitting the cheese (this works better with some items then others). Lots of vegan choices though. Their patio is nice and they serve beer or wine. No problem getting service in French or English here.. Entrees are about $8-12 or so...
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Quality
Cons: Not completely vegan
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PickyVeggiePup
Points +24
Amazing - Edit
I recently dined here with a couple friends it has an amazing atmosphere including a waterfall fall! The staff are friendly - although they do have heavy french accents they are amazing! I ordered a Marjerita pizza , but because I do not eat cheese they allowed me to sub it for any other item-I picked brcolli-and they did not charge me extra! The price was really good too I had water that pizza ( which was large) and brownies for around $12 would definitely go there again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Read morePros: Good Food and Atmosphere, Excellent Food and Staff, Clean
Cons: None, Notta, Zilch
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