The Naam is a dietary-friendly spot in Kitsilano, Vancouver.
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.
Address: 2724 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1R1
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.
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.
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.
