Vegan-friendly
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Buffet
Salad bar
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Gluten-free
Canadian
Vegetarian restaurant operating since 1988. Buffet-style with dishes labeled if contains dairy, egg, or egg, etc. Pay for food by weight. Confirmed open Jul 2020. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-8:30pm. Closed Mon.
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65 Reviews
First Review by globalrevolutionnow
Erdnussmus
Points +739
Tasty vegan food - Edit
A lot of sites indoors and a few outdoors. Large buffet with many vegan dishes. Payment by weight. Food can also be taken to go. Free filtered water. Dessert area with cakes and desserts.
Read moreWe enjoyed the salad selection very much, because there were many vegan options. With the warm main courses the vegan selection was unfortunately somewhat limited. The desserts were great! We tried a vegan chocolate cake, which was very tasty and also the brownies were good. The cookies tasted okay, but nothing special. Altogether salad and main courses were quite expensive, many desserts however not, since their prices are fixed and they are not weighed. A nice restaurant with many healthy and tasty vegan options, but partly expensive.
Pros: Clearly labeled vegan dishes, No fish/meat served, Free filtered (very good) water
Cons: Expensive
Guest
Cam
Points +2088
Wow Buffet - Edit
Great cold and hot buffet. I went only once but my friend who is a regular tells me the options change often. The dessert buffet was amazing too: lots of vegan options and all I tried was delicious and not too sweet (which is always a plus for desert I in my opinion).
Read morePros: Selection, Desserts!
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Macles
Points +51
Great selection - Edit
Love ping to the green door when in Ottawa.
Read morePros: Choice, Lots of seating
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vintagemaple
Points +153
Beautiful!! - Edit
My partner and I both really enjoy dining at The Green Door • The space itself is so bright & open, and the overall atmosphere feels relaxed & positive. We haven't been during peak periods (we tend to avoid them everywhere), so we've been able to sit comfortably and talk with friends, as well (including those with babies), and everyone loves it!
Read moreAnd now, the food!! My goodness!!
There's so much variety, and everything is just beautiful • From salads to mains, and a pretty vast array of desserts, too! Everything is clearly labeled, and they're looking out for everyone... Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, living with allergies or even some combination of the above (which is the case for me), there's plenty for everyone to choose from!
My partner was, admittedly, a bit nervous about paying by weight, but we've both managed to fill our plates for only about ten dollars each & certainly haven't left feeling hungry • So, fear not; it can be done!
Pros: Vegan and gluten-free options , Everything clearly labeled , Bright open space
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Shannlo
Points +28
Dinner - Edit
Me and my husband went for dinner yesterday. I have to say I loved the idea of a buffet we could actually eat. The salad bar was great. The hot food was mediocre. There was no service at all. And you had to clean your own table. So for me overall the experience was a let down. I feel if you are going to spend $60 on dinner you really should not have to clean up after yourself. That is part of the reason for eating out. So I would not return to this restaurant.
Read morePros: Salad bar
Cons: Hot buffet, Clean your own table
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petitcaillou
Points +41
Great tasty food - Edit
Buffet style food, you choose whatever you want and pay by weight.
Read moreEach dish i tasted was great, there are vegetarian and vegan options.
Friendly staff.
Pros: Great taste !, Large choice of cold and hot dishes
Cons: On the expensive side
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Reneec22
Points +543
Awesome buffet - Edit
This was the first vegetarian/vegan buffet I had tried and I really enjoyed all of the food I had. If it wasn’t so far away from where I lived I would definitely have gone back for more
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TofuknDelicious
Points +16
Amazing Vegan Options - Edit
Just came back from a long trip to Sherbrooke for a cross country race, and needed a huge bowl of tons of delicious vegan food..... and I definitely found the right place! I got a massive takeout container with tons of hot items, salads, and ever desserts, and it was all vegan!! It was not to expensive, had a massive selection, and was so tasty! I would definitely recommend this place.
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marieroberts
Points +1559
Really tasty - Edit
Great selections. We came twice in the week we visited Ottawa. Had desserts too, all very good!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan options clearly marked
Cons: Expensive
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Josensei
Points +224
Great Dinner - Edit
Excellent selection of food items. Buffet style so a bit chaotic to make selections during busy dinner rush, but it helped to do a quick look around first. Obviously very popular - we had to wait to be seated, but it wasn't too long.
Read moreWe were very glad this had been recommended to us while visiting Ottawa.
Pros: huge selection, yummy desserts
Cons: very busy & crowded
Guest
send6320
Points +79
Still an old faithful - Edit
As stated, this restaurant has been around for some time, and has enough variety to satisfy both carnivores and vegans. Food is fresh (helped by volume for sure)& generally tasty. I do feel it relies a lot on the fact that it’s well known and one of the first around to remain popular. They could update their selection with some more modern selections. Also, you can see they definitely want to please the omnis. Many of the hot options could easily be made vegan by substituting cheese with a friendlier, vegan option without sacrificing taste. It can also get pricey fast when paying by the weight. Best to get small tastes of a variety, to avoid wasting food.
Read morePros: Good option for both crowds , Tasty vegetarian options , Good gluten free options
Cons: Somewhat “disconnected@ staff, Can get pricey fast , Could easily have more vegan options,
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verovero
Points +201
Rainbow food - Edit
This place is delightful. I've been coming for years and everyone I've introduced it to has become a loyal patron. Full of vegan and gluten-free options, there is so much choice and you can tell the cooks/owner really care about good food. It's a great place to show your friends how delicious plant-based food is. Go! And enjoy.
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Enzian
Points +71
Great vegetarian restaurant with wide variety of options - Edit
Buffet style restaurant where you take what you like and pay by weight of the food.
Read moreThe options are very good with a good variety of plant based proteins. Also good dessert choices.
Everything I had was delicious.
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SusanAC
Points +141
worth its weight? - Edit
My dinner was expensive and the food quality was hit and miss. It is obviously very popular!
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TiffanyLloyd
Points +13
Excellent - Edit
Great food. Great price. Everything clearly labeled.
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JillianAnda
Points +36
Lots of options - Edit
Caters to different diets and has an extensive buffet
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MacNomadic
Points +18
Nice Spot - Edit
Pleasant environment and ample seating, although I was there at around 3 pm so it wasn't particularly busy. I have walked by when it is very busy and people are forced to get take out. Having said that, it is nice to see a vegan/vegetarian busy a lot of the time.
Read moreThe food was awesome, lots of choices for me as a vegan, with clear labels. It was very pricey and was a pay by weight system so unfortunately I didn't get much for my $15 lunch.
I went there alone so the food choices were easy and clear. The problem I have with some veggie places is they don't offer much to people that don't like the idea of vegan or vegetarian food mostly because of misunderstandings about what we eat. This place offers meals that a meat eater could enjoy without having the veggie thing right in there face.
Overall it is a great cafeteria style place that really makes a vegan feels accepted in the main stream. The menu are foods that make a complete meal and don't leave you feeling like you just ate a bunch of side dishes.
Pros: Diverse food choices, pleasant environment, Easy to read labels on everything
Cons: Expensive, A bit dirty or run down, very young staff, no balance with older staff
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Vegalia07
Points +54
Lots of choices! - Edit
Very easy to know what you are eating, all the ingredients are listed! Great options and the best desserts and coffee ever!
Read morePros: Greats salads , The desserts especially the brownies, The coffee is amazing
Cons: Not 100% vegan
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JonJon
Points +20860
Many choices and good food - Edit
I had dinner once and arrived a bit late so there wasn't all the stuff they usually have but still was a good place to eat. There is a large buffet with vegan options clearly labelled. The food is very well prepared and healthy. They lack some decent vegan options for desserts otherwise it could be a perfect spot. The place is nice and the staff is friendly. Recommended if you're in the area!
Read morePros: many choices, good food, pleasant place
Cons: not 100% vegan (especially for desserts)
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nvgigy
Points +25
Many choices - Edit
This restaurant was wonderfully delicious. So many choices and all clearly labelled for dairy, vegan, gluten, egg, etc.
Read moreMost dishes were Vegan and many of those gluten free.
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RowanGray
Points +24
Decent food, great atmosphere - Edit
The food was alright, but didn't have any wow factor. However, there was a good variety of food as well as desserts, which is awesome. The interior is really cute and cozy. Overall, not my favorite restaurant but I would go again because it is easy to find vegan food here.
Read morePros: Vegan dessert, Reasonably priced
Cons: Cafeteria-like, Bland food
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VeganVegasGirl
Points +912
Wonderful Atmosphere and Food - Edit
Great, cozy, informal restaurant with a nice vibe and tons of delicious, healthy options! Even the omnivores in our party found something they liked!.Loved the many different foods (paid by weight), desserts, and interior! Wish we had a place like this in Las Vegas!!
Read morePros: MANY choices!, Food contents well-labeled!, Informal, but cozy atmosphere
Cons: Not everything is vegan (but many are!)
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gregster
Points +55
Meh...overpriced and dated vegetarian cafe - Edit
I really don't understand why everyone raves about this cafe. I have eaten here several times and have always been underwhelmed (considerably). First of all, it is self-service and you pay by weight (my last plate of food cost over $14!!). Secondly, the vegan hot options are lacking...the last few times I was there the principal option, aside from sides and dhal, was a bland broccoli & tofu stir-fry (really? this is what I make when I am in a hurry or have run out of food in my fridge). There are a number of salads, some of which are tasty, but cold salad alone is not going to keep me coming back. Third, the desserts are often dense and uninspired. Finally, I feel that the customer service is hit-or-miss, and I really don't like having to scrape my plate into a bucket of slop, after paying $20+ for a meal.
Read moreEnd verdict: I think that this restaurant is past it's 'best by' date. It is using a model from the eighties, and hasn't really kept-up with the vegetarian / vegan dining revolution. I think it holds a special place in the hearts of long-time Ottawan veggies, but if this is not you...you might do better elsewhere (especially if you are vegan).
Pros: Cold salad bar, Cold filtered water (free)
Cons: Price, Vegan hot options, Desserts
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lauraismynametoo
Points +265
So/so at best. - Edit
I have never preferred the Green Door. Items have frequently been without labels and although that was better the last few times I visited, I was not terribly impressed by the food. Some of the dishes are far too salty, and the enormous slice of vegan chocolate cake was terrible. I think it is a shame the desserts are pre-sliced as I would prefer to try many things instead of gamble and lose as I did with the cake. The vegan brownies are to die for.
Read morePros: artwork, large buffet, lots of seating
Cons: price, food quality, pre-sliced desserts
Guest
theothertc
Points +32
Excellent food, with lots of choice - Edit
I love the Green Door. In case you do not know, it is a buffet style where your food is paid for by weight, which I like very much because you can get just a little snack or a large meal. It is not particularly cheap but the food is high quality and if you are fortunate enough to be able to afford it the money is wroth it.
Read moreMany options are both vegan and also gluten free, but they also have lots of bread choices and some meals include milk and cheese, which is nice because non-vegans can also enjoy their experience.
I usually avoid busy times, but even at peak periods during the day you are able to move through the buffet line relatively quickly. They recently expanded into the space next door so there is A LOT of seating now and the new lighting makes the ambience very pleasant.
Pros: Delicious, Lots of choice
Cons: A little busy during peak periods
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raphalla
Points +776
Love it! - Edit
Went there with 2 young children and 2 adults. It is like Le Commensal in Montreal, even the price range. You get your food and then go to pay at the counter. A lot of choices for cold meals. Less than 10 choices for hot meals.
Read morePros: Yummy
Cons: Price
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nancyrc
Points +32
Lots of choice and super yummy - Edit
the green door is a very quaint, relaxed local buffet style vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Every thing is well marked so you can make choices, and then is weighed. Great salad bar with abundant choices and a hot buffet that offered delicious options. I highly recommend the green door for a casual lunch or dinner.
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