Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Alberta

"Named one of the top 100 restaurants in the entire country, we could not recommend that you check this place out enough. Serving Indian fusion, Veg-In has become a favourite among plant-based loving Calgarians and even their meat-eating counterparts!. Where: 215 6 Ave SE, CalgaryInstagram: @VeginYYC"

"One of Calgary’s premier vegetarian restaurants, The Coup dishes out brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Chow down on healthy, yet delicious brunch options like the Sumac Shakshuka, Vegan Benedict, Tofu Scramble. Their juice menu is super fun and you can order shots of flavoured apple cider vinegar to get the old digestive system on track."

"Start 2020 off with a BANG💥😎 Join us on January 1st from 10am-3pm as we will be serving NEW YEARS BRUNCH ✨🌱 Email info@thecoup.ca to reserve your spot!. A post shared by The Coup (@thecoupcalgary) on Dec 18, 2019 at 1:40pm PST. Top Choice: Sumac Shakshuka"

"No trip to Calgary is complete without a stop at the Simmons Building, a hub in the East Village that is home to Phil & Sebastian, Charbar, and Sidewalk Citizen Bakery. Founded by Aviv Fried, an artisanal sourdough baker who started his business by delivering loaves of bread via bicycle. Sidewalk Citizen still sells those glorious loaves, but you can now also pop into the Simmons location for a full lunch, with flavours inspired by Fried’s native Israel."

"The Allium is an elevated plant-based restaurant focusing on ethical, local, creative food and libations. As a worker cooperative, their owners provide an exceptional and unique dining experience within a hip and comfortable atmosphere in the heart of Calgary’s central Beltline community. Through collective ownership, worker cooperatives help to provide individuals with self-empowering work and actively address issues of social inequality, thus demonstrating a more equitable form of economy."

"A post shared by Tｈｅ Aｌｌｉｕｍ (@alliumcalgary) on Aug 12, 2019 at 5:05pm PDT. The Allium is a new restaurant in the Beltline serving up some of the best vegan food you'll ever experience - literally. We sat down not initially knowing it was a vegan restaurant."

"Casual, contemporary eatery offering healthy & vegetarian options such smoothies, salads & tacos. Naturally, this is on top of all of Calgary’s other renowned restaurants, most of which have at least a few vegetarian options on their menus in order to accommodate all styles of eating. Get out there and get your veg on — this city is about so much more than meat and potatoes."

"Opening its doors in the summer of 2016, Raw Eatery and Market is all about fresh, local ingredients and plant-based foods coming together in healthy recipes, created by nutritionist Megan Pope. Their simple vegan menu includes salads with catchy names like the Tangled Thai and the Kale-Mary. There are also tacos and pad Thai options."

"Unit 2, 1145 Kensington Crescent, NW, CalgaryThis quaint cafe nestled in Kensington believes in going straight to the source when it comes to nutrition and create meals that are 100% raw, wholesome, healing, and delicious!"

"Happy Veggie House provides a variety of vegetarian Chinese dishes that are sure to be served hot and fresh. They make sure to impress your tastebuds with their excellent meals, whether you’re new to their restaurant or a returning customer. Happy Veggie House also devotes themselves to their work with their welcoming and fast service."

"109, 110, 303 Centre St., CalgaryOfferings include a wide selection of tasty vegetarian and vegan Chinese cuisine from soups, chow mein, dumplings, and noodles. They will satisfy any craving you may have for Chinese food."

"Ordered Hot & Sour Soup for the first time..Simply the best one I have had so far..Yummy, Spicy, Delicious.. Small was enough for the 2 of us..."

"Variety Splash Park is among the attractions of South Glenmore Park. It has tennis courts, playgrounds, and trails for biking and hiking that are perfect for sports enthusiasts within its vicinity. The park is partnered with Variety Alberta."

"This one gets the award for the most underrated Calgary location for engagement and family photography. The Bow Habitat Station and Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery is located at Pearce Estate Park which makes it an ideal spot for a fun filled family day. You can have your photo taken and teach your kids about the Bow River wildlife on the same day!"

"Picnicking here will make you feel as though you’ve escaped the city. Home to the Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery and a 15-hectare reconstructed wetland, this is the place to soak in the beauty of nature while eating at one of the picnic sites."

"Pearce Estate Park is located just north and east of Inglewood. This hidden gem has some amazing urban views of the river and wildlife. Learn more about Pearce Estate Park"

"The thing about Chinese restaurants is that you have to know what to order. Perhaps because of the super long menu, not all the dishes are winners. I rely on my friend Ms. Biz to guide me to the best food."

"Hide N Seek is the best indoor playground in Calgary in terms of size and facilities. It has large playgrounds and a variety of arcade games your children can enjoy. The owners of Hide N Seek know there is a big difference between kids and toddlers."

"Tree House Indoor Playground is a 12,000sqm open space for social and physical activity. Children below 14 years old can all play and enjoy the slides, structures, pretend tree houses, and other prized games. Tree House also uses its best indoor playground in Calgary as an events place."

"Most of my University degree was achieved through endless study sessions and many many baked goods at Purple Perk. It’s everyone’s coffee shop -breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and open late. Go for something sweet with your plus one-try the mile high chocolate cake or oreo cheesecake."

"Comprised of dark chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream frosting, this whopper of a cake weighs in at about 12 pounds. (2212 4 St. S.W., 403-244-1300, purpleperk.com, @purpleperk)"