Best Vegan Restaurants in Hamilton

"In their relaxed cafe setting slightly hidden away on John Street South, vegan foodies can savour plant-based goodness in the form of hearty tofu bowls, satisfying salads & sandwiches, nachos, mac ‘n cheese, and tantalizing gluten-free baked goods. Live music routinely populates the restaurant’s front corner, adding even more to the chill communal energy that Planted has nailed."

"This is my favourite place to grab some vegan food and some vegan/gluten free baked goods. The food is always banging, fresh, flavourful and appropriate..."

"The place is inconspicuous on the plaza it's on; we had to drive around twice before we saw it from the road...."

"The Hearty Hooligan does locally-sourced, from-scratch vegan cooking in their Ottawa Street cafe and bakery, and a tagline on their website says it all very simply: “keeping vegan trashy.”. That tagline is pretty fitting: one glance at their menu makes it clear that this ain’t your grandma’s vegan food. If you never thought you’d see fresh, thick & delicious pizza bagels or mac ‘n cheese burritos among a vegan restaurant’s offerings, then grab one of their signature cocktails or local craft beer selections and get ready to have your mind blown by The Hearty Hooligan."

"Known for carrying all vegan products, this Ottawa Street North store serves up some seriously good vegan ice cream. All of their ice cream is coconut milk based and made locally by Rudy’s. The flavours available at The Hearty Hooligan are always changing; the ice cream they serve depends on which ingredients are in season."

"Democracy* is unquestionably one of Locke Street’s favourite coffee shops. Endeavouring to be equal parts cafe, vegan eatery, and community space, Democracy* thrives on being an open, welcoming environment that also happens to serve killer vegan bites. Tofu Banh Mi and Big Mac pizzas are eye-catching offerings, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg in a stacked plant-based menu filled with share plates and sizeable entrees."

"Democracy on Locke understands that dietary restrictions shouldn’t stand in the way of access to delicious, indulgent food. The coffee shop sells plenty of vegan and gluten-free goods, allowing a wider demographic to come in and enjoy their food. While all of their food is great (have you tried their nachos?) we’re really big fans of their donuts."

"Democracy on Locke is a proudly vegan and vegetarian friendly café. Located on Locke Street, Democracy is a great spot for friends to gather and grab a bite to eat. Democracy’s extensive menu is ever-evolving, making sure to always incorporate both fresh and local ingredients."

"Burgers, American Cuisine, Alcohol Served, Lunch Menu, Online Menu, Restaurant With Parking, Take-out. Come in and get 100% fresh and never frozen burger and fresh cut fries. We also have chicken burgers and fingers and veggie"

"Double patty, bacon, lettuce, onion, tomato and house sauce. Wife had hers on an available keto bun, which she excited about as it's a rare..."

"James North’s Green Bar is one of Hamilton’s longest standing plant-based eateries, pumping out vegan awesomeness even before it was as trendy as it is today. Their popularity in Hamilton is obvious, given that they’ve also just opened a sister location on Locke Street that even has differing menu options from its James North counterpart to keep things lively. Big bountiful bowls of nutritious goodness take notes from Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisines, and hefty made-to-order smoothies are always there for your midday healthy boost of energy."

"Vegan, wholesome and fresh is the ethos behind this quick service downtown cafe. Beverages include smoothies and kombucha while the Green Bar Burger with a walnut and sundried tomato patty and Broccoli Mac N’ Chz are just two of the dishes you’ll find. Must-try: Vegan tacos are made with an organic corn tortilla, refried beans, pickled jalepeño, avocado, and pico de gallo, served with brown rice."

"This mighty little fast food spot is already a favourite in the city, even though their menu doesn’t have a scrap of meat or dairy in sight. You heard me right: Bring Me Some is Hamilton’s first all-vegan fried chicken takeaway spot, specializing in massive and wildly flavourful sandwiches that have no chicken in them whatsoever. Using their own special recipe for a plant-based chicken substitute, Bring Me Some’s brand new stand in the Hamilton Farmers’ Market has already found overwhelming popularity with locals, even earning praises from the non-vegan crowd for their sizeable sandwiches and chicken tenders with the perfect battered crunch."

"A member of Ottawa Street’s burgeoning food scene and just a few doors down from the ever-popular but very un-vegan HAMBRGR, Boon Burger more than holds its own in its spacious and relaxed setting with an exclusively cruelty-free selection of burger goodness. The menu is jam-packed with a wide array of burgers and ‘chicken’ sandwiches featuring a number of different plant-based patties (including a Beyond Meat option!) loaded with toppings that are always fresh beyond fresh. As if that wasn’t enough, Boon also offers excellent oven-baked fries and poutines alongside salads, personal pizzas, and desserts."

"If you’re looking for an incredible meat-free burger, you have to check out Boon Burger. This burger joint serves a entirely plant-based menu – their goal is to offer all of the amazing comfort foods you would expect from a traditional burger joint, but cruelty free. Most of Boon Burger’s food is made fresh in their local commissary kitchens and prepared in-house each morning."

"Get ready to have your mind blown: Rise Above Pizzeria is serving up seriously stellar vegan alternatives to your favourite Friday night indulgences. A spin-off of the immensely popular St. Catharines eatery of the same name, Rise Above Pizzeria is already exceeding pizza lovers’ expectations, and doing so with not a shred of cheese or scrap of meat in sight. The tangy, smokey, and oh-so-satisfying Buffalo Wing Pizza is a stand-out on Rise Above’s current menu of pies, but in some ways, the main attraction here are the incredible seitan wings, slathered in flavourful house-made sauces."

"Rise Above Pizzeria, an offshoot of a restaurant and cafe in St. Catharines, is pure pizza and wings heaven. The intensely flavourful food options are unfailingly filling, the portions are huge, and the ingredients and toppings are fresh as can be. Did I mention that the entire menu is also 100% vegan?"

"There is also no dome experience unlike what is listed on open table, I couldn't cancel due to the d..."

"Step back in time at this retro diner in downtown Dundas serving family friendly breakfast and lunches like fluffy pancake stacks and sweet and savoury crepes. Leave room for dessert with classics like banana splits and mile high sundaes. The kids will love the black and white checkered floors and swiveling counter stools."

"Bridges Café is McMcaster University’s answer to inclusive eating on campus. Operating as an entirely meat-free food service, Bridges Café makes sure that both students and locals have access to incredible food that suits their dietary needs. The Café makes for a great spot to go with friends, especially if you have all different appetites."

"In their relaxed cafe setting slightly hidden away on John Street South, vegan foodies can savour plant-based goodness in the form of hearty tofu bowls, satisfying salads & sandwiches, nachos, mac ‘n cheese, and tantalizing gluten-free baked goods. Live music routinely populates the restaurant’s front corner, adding even more to the chill communal energy that Planted has nailed."

"This is my favourite place to grab some vegan food and some vegan/gluten free baked goods. The food is always banging, fresh, flavourful and appropriate..."

"The place is inconspicuous on the plaza it's on; we had to drive around twice before we saw it from the road...."

"At 41 metres high, it’s just a few metres shorter than Niagara Falls!. Located in the Spencer Gorge Conservation Area, which is part of the Hamilton Conservation Area, it’s very popular spot along with nearby Webster’s Falls. Access is not permitted to the bottom of the falls anymore but there are two platforms where you can view the falls and gorge."

"Note: Spencer Gorge—which includes Webster Falls, Tew Falls and Dundas Peak—will remain closed until September 2020 due to COVID-19. Webster’s Falls is not the tallest, but is the largest falls around, and is super, super pretty!. The scenery is enhanced by the bridge over Spencer’s Creek right before the cascade of water."

"355 First Road West Heritage Green Sports Park is a major sports park with a number of high quality soccer fields and ball diamonds. Washroom facilities and parking is available."