Heirloom Vegetarian is a dietary-friendly spot in South Granville, Vancouver.
Heirloom Vegetarian on West 12th since 2012 is the city's reference all-day vegetarian dining room, an all-vegan-marked menu plus the Yaletown sister branch.
Tip: Brunch books on OpenTable 30 days out for Sunday; the dinner menu shifts to small plates after 17:00.
Address: 1509 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 2E2
Afghan Horsemen on Anderson on Granville Island since 1974 is Canada's oldest Afghan restaurant, halal kebabs and ashak dumplings, a heritage room.
Tip: Reservations on the website; the back room sits low at floor cushions. The lamb sajee is the kitchen's calendar.
Omnitsky Kosher Deli on Oak Street is Vancouver's reference Glatt kosher deli and butcher since 1942, BC Kosher certified by the Vancouver Beth Din.
Tip: Counter takeout only; the corned beef sandwich is the kitchen's reference plate. Closed Friday afternoon and Saturday for Shabbat.
The Naam on West 4th Avenue since 1968 is Vancouver's oldest vegetarian restaurant, a hippie-era survivor with the city's longest-running 24-hour-ish kitchen.
Tip: No reservations; live music after 19:00 Wednesday to Saturday. The dragon bowl is the kitchen's signature.
Panne Rizo on Cornwall in Kits since 1998 is Vancouver's reference dedicated gluten-free bakery, the city's longest-running coeliac-safe bread shop.
Tip: Pre-order loaves through the website for Saturday pickup; the cinnamon bun is the kitchen's reference plate.
Purebread on West Hastings has a marked gluten-free pastry section since 2014, dedicated gluten-free loaves baked off-site plus the regular pastry counter.
Tip: Ask the counter for the gluten-free tray; selection sells out by mid-afternoon. Granville Island branch is the larger seat.
Nuba on Seymour in Yaletown is the family-run Sabbagh family Lebanese kitchen since 2003, halal-certified throughout the menu, the city's reference Lebanese.
Tip: Najib's Special falafel and the family-sized mezze platter are the kitchen's reference plates. Multiple Vancouver branches.
Afghan Horsemen on Anderson on Granville Island since 1974 is Canada's oldest Afghan restaurant, halal kebabs and ashak dumplings, a heritage room.
Tip: Reservations on the website; the back room sits low at floor cushions. The lamb sajee is the kitchen's calendar.
Omnitsky Kosher Deli on Oak Street is Vancouver's reference Glatt kosher deli and butcher since 1942, BC Kosher certified by the Vancouver Beth Din.
Tip: Counter takeout only; the corned beef sandwich is the kitchen's reference plate. Closed Friday afternoon and Saturday for Shabbat.
