MeeT in Gastown is a dietary-friendly spot in Gastown, Vancouver.
MeeT in Gastown on Water Street is the original of the city's reference vegan-burger trio since 2014, three Vancouver locations and a classic comfort menu.
Tip: No reservations; walk-in line is busiest Saturday from 18:00. The MeeT on Main branch has the larger room.
Address: 12 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
The Acorn on Main Street since 2012 is Vancouver's reference vegetarian and largely vegan-friendly dining room, Canada's 100 Best top 30 with a Plant-Forward.
Tip: Reservations on Tock open 30 days out; vegan-marked menu options across the entire plate list.
Virtuous Pie on Main Street since 2015 is the city's reference vegan pizzeria with the cashew mozzarella house pour, plus ice cream and a Vancouver classic.
Tip: No reservations; the bar walks in. The Stranger and Super Cheezy are the kitchen's reference pies.
Chickpea on Main Street since 2017 is Vancouver's reference vegan Israeli shawarma counter, plus a sister Chickpea Roving food truck on the Vancouver street.
Tip: Counter only; the shawarma platter feeds two. The food truck rotates summer weekends through the city.
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.
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.
