Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
Fusion
Breakfast
Canadian
Part of small group of vegetarian restaurants - this one est. 2016. Serves a large variety of meals, and has a juice bar. Menu offers poutine with vegan cheese or curds, fusion bowls, acai bowls, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, appetizers like buffalo cauliflower and dumplings. For dessert there's vegan cheesecake. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.
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95 Reviews
First Review by AmandaVollmershausen
ichibanvegan
Points +445
Awesome food - Edit
This place is all vegetarian and most dishes can be made vegan, if not all of them. The vegan poutine was delicious, the walnut burger we got was also delicious and the dessert was top notch. All the desserts are vegan also. I and definitely going to head back for round two at some point.
Read morePros: Quality of food , Service
Cons: Portions are pretty large
poivron
Everything at Pure Kitchen is vegan unless you specifically ask for cow's milk or cheese made with cow's milk. They don't make it obvious on the menu, but if you ask the servers at any Pure Kitchen, they will confirm that everything is vegan by default but that some items can be made lacto-vegetarian if the eater can't stomach the idea of having a fully cruelty-free meal.
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catejwall
Points +695
A great place! - Edit
Amazing options with super friendly staff who help you identify which are vegan/vegetarian/gluten free
Read moreThe cauliflower wings were incredible! Highly recommend. Wasn’t the biggest fan of the bowl but it’s probably not my type of thing. All the other food looks incredible.
Parking wasn’t super easy based on location but there’s a quiet street pretty close where parking is easy
Pros: Cauliflower wings were incredible!, Lovely vibe, Friendly staff
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veiled_toxicologist
Points +102
Great food, drinks need work - Edit
Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. My Fantastic Noodle Bowl was fantastic. The drinks need work though, I ordered a lemonade and got cucumber lemon water. Definitely not what I was expecting and I wouldn’t have ordered it if I knew that’s what it was.
Read morePros: Food
Cons: Drinks
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Barcarow
Points +271
Excellent and Delicious - Edit
Best vegan food so far in Ottowa. Only visited Elgin street, quite a few times for amazing wraps, salads, bowls, burgers, juices and apps. Well worth the $$$. Will get pics and update cause we’re going back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-26
Pros: Food options , Healthy whole foods, Friendly staff
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anniekbf
Points +166
Delicious! - Edit
We loved the rainbow bowl and cauliflower wings. Lots of great options and friendly service.
Read morePros: Outdoor Seating, Lots of options
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Nelufas
Points +64
My Omnivore Friends Loved It - Edit
Nice chill atmosphere and the menu is almost completely vegan.
Read moreI went with two of my omnivore friends and they really enjoyed the food especially the tofu in the bibimbap bowl. The food was very fresh tasting and light. My friends enjoyed how it wasn't trying to mimic meat and the bowls were a good standalone item.
Pros: Omnivore approved, Almost fully vegan
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veganstamps
Points +693
Best Vegan Wings - Edit
Their cauliflower wings are just incredible - and I loveeee their crunch wrap and vegan cheese
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etoile
Points +323
Just came for the poutine - Edit
I absolutely love poutine, and it's so rare to find a veg-friendly version in the U.S. Pure Kitchen was just across the street from my hotel, so of course it was my first stop. I was a little disappointed in the size of it, but admittedly it's listed under appetizers. The gravy was excellent, but I was a bit taken aback by how salty the fries were! Still, you can't get vegan poutine that often...even where there is veg gravy they frequently serve with curds, so it's nice to have the choice between them here. Good beverage menu too.
Read moreNext time I'm in town I'll have to try the rest of the menu, since the poutine was so small, clearly I need more next time!
Pros: Completely vegan poutine
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JemmaThornton
Points +92
Great food - Edit
Tasty food, lovely atmosphere inside. Had a great brunch here.
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AnthonyMTL
Points +233
Love the Terrasse out front! - Edit
Great food and nice staff. Pricy overall. Obviously you have to have the Korean Cauliflower wings.
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vegdom
Points +392
Bowls and Wraps - Edit
Pretty standard bowls, wraps, juices. Similar to Fresh in Toronto, but more expensive / smaller portions.
Read moreDon't sit in the on street patio area unless you don't mind passing cars zooming right by your ears.
Pros: Fairly healthy vegan options
Cons: Small portions
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Grabsy
Points +281
Great brunch - Edit
The potato pillows! Best potatoes I've had in a while. The tofu scramb and kale situation was also super tasty. Tempeh bacon was meh and the jam was weird and kinda smokey? But all in all I would definitely go back.
Read morePros: Potatoes!, Brunch , Almost completely vegan
Cons: Some dairy, Don't do takeout for brunch
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MikeWigmore
Points +347
Don't Miss The BLT - Edit
Food was so tasty! A must visit! Try the blt!
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Ad3le
Points +331
Slightly sophisticated and fun - Edit
Pure Kitchen is a staple for vegetarian and vegan food in Ottawa for a good reason. Their Korean cauliflower wings are legendary, and meals are generally filling, delicious, and nutritionally balanced. However, this is not a budget place, and I tend to gravitate towards it when I have something to celebrate with someone.
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erint945
Points +727
Home in Ottawa - Edit
While living in the Golden Triangle for two years, this became like a second home. My roommate and I loved sitting at the bar in the evenings or close to the window to watch the people walking on Elgin.
Read moreGreat atmosphere, healthy but tasty food, and just all around goodness.
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Deejsaray
Points +337
First time fan - Edit
We had the poutine, wraps, bowls, wings… (a few bottles of something sparkly) all of which were worth forking out the arm and leg for. Everything was dreamy good. Staff were down to earth and friendly, the atmosphere was class, and the vibes were high. If you find yourself in Ottawa with a big appetite and some money to spend, definitely go to Pure!
Read morePros: Unbelievably tasty, Quick and friendly service, Great choices (props to the veganised poutine!)
Cons: Pricey
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JimboFord
Points +46
Consistently Dissapointing - Edit
Menu, portions and quality all continue to shrink, I now avoid sadly
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Em_KaleGoddess12
Points +90
One of my go-to vegan restaurants in the National Capital - Edit
Pure Kitchen is one of my go-to restaurants in Ottawa! PK has some amazing regular menu items, including their bowls, their cauliflower wrap, and soups! I really like how creative they are with their rotating menu (if you are a local, you can follow them on social menu to see new items that they may add to the menu).
Read moreI would highly recommend ordering the buffalo cauliflower wrap with a side of red lentil dahl. It is my go-to order and never disappoints.
Updated from previous review on 2023-01-15
Pros: Declicious and filling food, Creative dishes , Professional
Cons: Personally not a fan of their smoothies
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Ascoles
Points +440
Simple food done well - Edit
Had the bimbim bap with crispy tofu and it was really tasty. The bowl was on the pricier side at over $25 including tip but they clearly understand good flavour. I imagine the dishes are reliably good and it is nice decor to sit in! If you’re looking for a range of hot food, this isn’t the place for you however. The menu is vegan aside from extras.
Read morePros: Tasty, Healthy, Happy hour
Cons: Service could have been more attentive
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IronJuice
Points +1493
Bowls are underwhelming - Edit
Cheap cutleries, i feel those are sourced from dollar store.
Read moreCharred broccoli deserves a 5 star. Bowls are underwhelming besides Zen Buddha bowl which tastes indescribably awful. Tofu in the bibimbap bowl is good.
For the price I’m paying, it’s not worth a revisit.
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-10
Pros: Mostly vegan
Cons: Expensive, Awful taste
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edenthedrummer
Points +514
Amazing!! - Edit
The awesome burger if so delicious, and their homemade iced tea is perfect 🤩
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LittleVegan_
Points +834
Always delicious! - Edit
My go to place when I am in Ottawa! I love their cauliflower wings and their vegan poutine. I also really enjoy their smoothies! I am hoping to bring my partner when we come down to visit next.
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CaraLauren
Points +121
Delicious but pricey - Edit
Pure has some great options but it’s also pretty hefty cost wise. Definitely go here as a once in a few months treat but always great!
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PurpleCurrant
Points +3898
A must try in Ottawa - Edit
The beeeest poutine I've had in Ottawa! The place is a bit expensive but everything on their menu is great, including the smoothies!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-28
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Isabelle Gosselin
Points +133
Very good food - Edit
Nice « fresh » decor, clean, bright, « vibrant ». Staff is super friendly. Great choice of vegan food. Today I had the dhal soup and the « fantastik » noodle (Thaï) bowl, and hubby the chili, brave broccoli (amazing!) and the soulful bowl (lemon tofu, curry sauce, brown rice). We were extremely pleased with our meal. We’ve known this restaurant since the beginning and finds that they upped their game. Will be back soon!
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Nathan
Points +2089
Yummy & expensive - Edit
Ate here with a friend and we both enjoyed our meals. We shared a green juice, the broccoli (BRAVE) starter, and two mains: FANTASTIC (peanut noodle dish) & LUCKY (bean burger). Then golden milk and carrot cake for dessert. Everything was really good. Service was great too. Expensive though.
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minaelleg
Points +175
Awesome food, staff and vibes - Edit
Loved the food options, good for both vegan and vegetarian. Staff was super friendly and chatty! Will definitely be bringing my non-veggie friends here :)
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