Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Calgary

"A post shared by Veg-In YYC (@veginyyc) on Jun 14, 2019 at 2:05pm PDT. This plant-based Indian fusion comfort food spot is a great place to head if you’re craving hearty vegan eats. Address: 215 6th Avenue SE, CalgaryPhone: 587-351-5253"

"SE, CalgaryThis Indian fusion café is located in the core, where you will find homemade, plant-based burgers, wraps, flatbreads, bowls, samosas and poutines using only the freshest vegetables, spices and ingredients."

"One of the most popular vegetarian restaurants in the city, The Coup’s food is beloved by plant and meat eaters alike. The ethically minded restaurant uses a lot of organic and local ingredients and environmentally friendly products. The inventive, meat-free menu takes vegetarian fare to the next level with items like mushroom sushi rolls, tempeh shawarma and hot pot with a spicy coconut tomato lime broth."

"A nice sit-down vegetarian restaurant, The Coup is stylish and healthy at the same time. The lunch and dinner menus are varied, with selections like vegetarian ramen and hot pot, veggie-packed rice bowls, and an irresistible tempeh shawarma. The restaurant also features a fun cocktail list, with libations made with ingredients like turmeric, shiso, spirulina, and kombucha"

"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."

"Get your Calgary day off to a delicious start in the East Village neighborhood, with delectable pastries at Sidewalk Citizen Bakery and top-notch coffee at Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters. Tour Studio Bell, which houses Canada’s new National Music Centre, then head downtown to take in the city views from the landmark Calgary Tower. Around the corner, check out the excellent Glenbow Museum, which traces Calgary’s history and culture, and journey back in time at the Heritage Park Historical Village. For dinner, try one of the cool restaurants on 17th Avenue."

"Sidewalk Citizen Bakery is a rustic shop known for its organic breads, desserts, and pastries. If you’re interested in something sweet and indulgent, consider the scones, cookies, brownies, doughnuts, cheesecakes, tarts, or flourless chocolate cake. You can also stop by for wholesome dishes that will leave you satisfied, such as the shaved roast beef sourdough sandwich, granola bowl, quiche, or pulled chicken sourdough sandwich."

"What started as a one-man bike-delivery operation has morphed into shop that draws a cult following of bread lovers who can’t get enough of Aviv Fried’s sourdough creations. Whether you’re talking a loaf home or stopping in for a fresh falafel pita complete with a decadent, fudgy brownie for dessert, there’s something to satisfy all of your carb-related needs."

"The Allium is a high-end plant-based restaurant that focuses on humane, seasonal, and inventive food and drinks. Their owners have an outstanding and exclusive eating experience in a trendy and friendly environment in the heart of Calgary’s central Beltline neighborhood as a staff cooperative. As a worker cooperative restaurant, they help to provide people with self-empowering jobs and effectively solve problems of social injustice by showcasing a more inclusive model of economy through mutual ownership."

"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."

"Raw Eatery and Market, one of the best vegan restaurants in Calgary, is a laid-back modern eatery that provides healthy and vegetarian meals like smoothies, salads, and tacos. They started in 2016 as a collaborative project between farmers and the community, in order to promote a healthy lifestyle with the use of local ingredients. Today, Raw Eatery and Market is known for providing a menu based on seasonal recipes."

"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."

"The Deerfoot location offers DoorDash delivery and the Beltline location offers Foodora and DoorDash delivery. 9 Heritage Gate S.E., 403-255-2586 and 1436 8 St. S.W., 403-453-3752, noodlebox.ca"

"This spot has the best baklava in the city (make sure to get the pistachio!). Also, their savoury pockets (including spinach and feta, cheese, falafel, chicken, and donair served with your choice of garlic, tahini, or sweet sauce) are so delicious and easy to grab that you’ll probably forget what your kitchen actually looks like. Address: 3210 17 Avenue SW, CalgaryFacebook: Beirut Bakery Calgary"

"If you usually get stuck with plain cheese on pizza nights, you’ll want to check out this eatery. At Avatara Pizza, more than half of the fire-roasted pizzas on the menu are vegetarian (if you want, you can have them made with vegan mozzarella). And the vegetarian pizzas aren’t boring either — the Picasso pizza, for instance, features a tomato pesto sauce, mozzarella and feta cheese, pine nuts, green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes."

"Too often, vegetarians are stuck with boring all-cheese or green pepper-covered pizzas, but Avatara goes the extra mile to create tasty meatless pizzas. Many of the pizza creations (like the butter chicken sauce-laden Guru) automatically come without meat, with the option of adding meat for an additional charge. There are also vegan cheese options available for those wanting to go dairy-free."

"The gorgeous patio at Bonterra in the centre of Calgary’s downtown is an enclosed space which makes you feel as though you’re in the centre of a Tuscan villa. As you bask in the fresh air and natural outdoor décor, you can choose from a menu of Italian-inspired dishes made with local Alberta ingredients. And if you’re out for patio drinks, you can stop in for a glass of wine on the terrace!"

"The closest thing you’ll find to Tuscany in Calgary, this longtime Calgary favourite specializes in upscale takes on rustic Italian cuisine. In the winter, Bonterra’s dining room is cozy and welcoming, but when the weather is warm, be sure to request a spot on the restaurant’s lush backyard patio"

"Bonterra Trattoria is a highly underrated spot in YYC’s inner-city. With a menu and patio designed with Italy in mind, this carb-friendly haven is absolutely delicious and is one of the cutest restaurants around. Some of the best pasta in Calgary, great wine, and a European escape on the patio?"

"A post shared by Old Spaghetti Factory Canada (@spagfactory) on Jul 9, 2015 at 12:29pm PDT. Simple, tasty food at an unbeatable price is the name of the game for The Old Spaghetti Factory. They have an all-inclusive adult’s menu that includes unlimited bread, soup or salad, spumoni ice cream and coffee or tea, and their Kids Menu includes an entrée, applesauce or salad, a drink and ice cream, all for $6.25."

"The Old Spaghetti Factory used to be found downtown near Eau Claire, but now has a new North East location. The kids menu includes, soup or salad, bread, a drink and spumoni ice cream for dessert."

"Several restaurants are utilizing QR codes to replace menus and Craft Beer Market is one of them. Download the scan QR code app and when you arrive hover your camera over the code on the table to view the menu. A varied and large menu of good eats and local craft beers, plus wine is a good reason to visit."

"The Pal, as many locals call it, is a rustic, raucous joint serving slow-roasted BBQ and live music. The Palomino Smokehouse is just as popular with the downtown lunch crowd as it is with those looking for everything from punk, rockabilly, glam, old school hip-hop, folk, metal, country and rock n’ roll at night. With two levels and a great summer patio, you can catch great shows at all hours in the best-smelling venue in town."

"The music in the Palomino’s basement covers everything from punk to rock to roots with the odd dance party. On Fridays and Saturdays, there is often live music upstairs, too. The Palomino is right on the train line, so it’s easy to get to if you don’t drive."

"Located in the inner city community of Hillhurst, Red Ember has made a reputation for itself as having some of the best sushi in Calgary via its extensive menu, quality ingredients and excellent service. This restaurant also has a great atmosphere for groups of all sizes, especially romantic occasions for those looking for a more personal and intimate setting."

"A small haunt tucked away in Calgary’s Kensington neighborhood is Red Ember Japanese Cuisine. With a shorter menu than many other sushi places, this restaurant focuses on true authenticity and great service. The atmosphere is not the most upmarket, but prices are reasonable and the presentation of each dish is truly impressive for its great value."

"Red Ember is known for its excellent service and large portions of their delicious Japanese food. Your sashimi will be served on ice chips and your rolls will be very filling, so order wisely!. This Calgary sushi restaurant has a couple of nice comfortable booths and is perfect for a date night."

"A post shared by Rodney’s Oyster House, Calgary (@rodneyscalgary) on Sep 5, 2017 at 8:20am PDT. Whether you’re craving fish ‘n’ chips, shrimp and scallop pasta, or you just want to shuck it, Rodney’s has all the seafood you could possibly dream of. Address: 355 10 Avenue SW, CalgaryPhone: 403-460-0026"

"Tuesday – Thursday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM Sunday. Rodney’s Oyster House is the best seafood restaurant in Calgary for oyster dishes. The restaurant has high ceilings and stylish interior design, perfect for private bookings like weddings."

"Gobble down the finest seafood in Calgary at Rodney’s Oyster House. Since its inception, it has happily lived up to the expectations of its customers. It aims to satiate every kind of palate of the seafood lovers in Calgary and across the globe."

"Midori is an unsuspecting sushi restaurant found on the west end of the Red Mile in the Beltline. Walking in you'll find a quant, traditional-like Japanese ambiance with limited seating; it's one of those restaurants that you'll have a hard time getting a table at during lunch or dinner rush. Midori's sashimi is quite fresh and the prices are very decent."

"For less than $11, you can visit Midori and enjoy their delicious and affordable Evergreen Roll. This sushi roll is perfect for anyone who likes shrimp and lots of vegetables. It contains shrimp, asparagus, avocados, cucumbers, and salad mix all rolled up."