50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Calgary

“Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life. We ordered at the south Edmonton location (probably more then we needed) but zero regrets! Still dreaming about the spring rolls and the curry! 1000/10! Wishing for an east coast location.“

“Food is sooo good, especially the dumplings. I’m coming back for more today!!“

“The food is fabulous & flavourful, as well as reasonably priced. The decor is charming. The owner, Christina, also charming. Lots of frozen vegan dim sum yummies to buy as well as sauces & hard-to-find Asian goodies! 10/10!“

“This place is amazing. The food is top tier, no joke. You will not miss the meat if you’re a meat eater like me. Honestly my go-to for sushi and salad dressings. A gem more people need to know about! Very accommodating for food sensitivities and lifestyles. I wish I could give 10/5 stars. (I don’t have a pic to share bc I gobbled down my meal too fast)“

“We’ve done take out and delivery from Tamarind twice now and just WOW it’s so dang good!! Whether you’re vegetarian/vegan or not you will love whatever you get. The flavor and freshness far surpasses other downtown Vietnamese spots. The portion sizes are big! They’re also incredibly kind people.

10/10 recommend. If you’re browsing for a spot to eat right now just stop looking and go here. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Delicious vegan options. 👍🏻😋“

“Best place ever, we brought our granddaughter her first time and Nan let her pick a cupcake free. We now take our granddaughter once a week for dinner there. Love the place“

“Received excellent service by our server today. I was meeting there for a business lunch today and had excellent service, excellent food, and an all around excellent time. Thanks Joey's Eau Claire“

“I came into to Pachamama’s Soul Cafe wanting to try chitlins. As it turned out, it was one of those “nosering” joints. You know, where they look at you and you look at them, and you both figure it won’t be long for the door. Anyway, it looked nice. I tried out the swing chair. I looked at the menu. Usually, in these kinda joints the token meat item on the board was barely enough to feed a kitten. I don’t think it's fair. Most normal aka good restaurants serve a token meal for you. It looks rather flavorless if you ask me, but hey vegetarians are just omnivores who make bad choices. Most carnivores will eat a burger. Buy a George Foreman grill. You be you. I’ll be me. Leave the politics out of it. I looked at the modest menu. The smaller the menu, the better the food. There was a sign warning you that the food might take a minute. Another excellent sign of tasty food to come. You can have it good, have it fast, or you can have quality. Pick two. The place was busy’ish at 2:00 PM. Another excellent sign. Now I wanted to screw around with the staff for a while. I said “I don’t see any chitlins, is there another menu?” Eyes rolled. My wife chose the apple cheese sandwich, I had already chose the BLT Panini. But I wasn’t done screwing with the staff yet. They suggested I try the taco salad. I stared at the menu a bit. The staff looked at me and said “I think you’d like the taco salad. It’s not very spicy”. I told them that “that’s a shame because I like mine spicy”. At this point they start insisting that they can make it spicy. LIttle do they know if they said “Try the taco salad, it’s nice and spicy”. I would have just said “Oh no, I don’t care for spicy food”. Anyway, I looked at the menu. I tested the limits of her patience. She eventually asked the new fella to take over. I could tell he was new as his nose was pristine as mine. I kept screwing around until they had all caught on. I told them that “I didn’t think that they sold soul food and I better taste the soul or I’m gonna accuse them of the old bait and switch”. So me and my wife waited on their patio and enjoyed the complimentary dog. It did take a minute. But the time flew by as I watched my wife make a new friend. We swapped halves and there was soul in every bite. They gave us a couple samples. One was a beetroot humuus, bursting with both flavour and soul. There was an oatmeal square that had the sweetness dialed in perfectly. It made you want to eat more sweet without sweeting you out, if you catch my drift. They also brought a sample of a cauliflower soup with the word “emo” in the name. Jesus Christ, where do they get these people. Anyway I was fully feeling the love and looking forward to the soup. I look at my wife awestruck. She goes “yeah, I know, wow”. I went back into the restaurant and they asked me “Do we sell soul food?”. I told them “in every bite”. I told them they gave me “an itty bitty bowl with great big soul”. Was I hungry? No. My wife, no, she gave half her sandwich to the dog. I’m not sure about the dog. Probably. Was it a soul restaurant?. I say hell yeah, they sell soul by the bowl. Great place! Will I be back? Of course, I want a big bowl now.“

“Delicious vegan options. 👍🏻😋“

“My daughter and I dined at 530pm yesterday, May 24th 2025. We chose to sit in the dining room. We were lead to a table by the fireplace under a great chandelier. The ambiance of Joey Crowfoot is lively and warm. Comfortable seating, perfectly sized tables, and excellent lighting. Our server, whose name I can't recall - tall dark and handsome and a theater major - was attentive and friendly. The food we had was absolutely incredible. We chose goyza dumplings to start which were so flavourful and perfectly cooked. My daughter ordered the hamburger and fries and even with her braces bothering her, she demolished. My blackened chicken with warm potato salad was hands down the BEST meal I've had in a restaurant in a long, long time. I will be dreaming of that salad until I can get back there again !!“

“Fish pakora is divine. Everything at this restaurant is super fantastic. I have never had a bad meal here. It is by far the best Indian food that I’ve ever had.“

“We reserved a table for 11 and showed up earlier than our reservation time, the table was ready when we arrived. The staff were very good, vegan/vegetarian options were availabel. The portions were a good size and the food was fantastic. I would recommend this diner to anyone in the area.“

“The most delicious and amazing gluten free food 🥝 have had in ages! It tasted like home made comfort food!“

“Visited for our anniversary and was perfectI very nice cozy restaurant with an amazing menu. We had Beef tatar , frites , and a platter of desser. Everything tasted so great.
Beautiful ambience however it could be bit noisy . Great friendly staff.“

“I came to the city to see a client and did not realize how popular this restaurant is. I needed a reservation same day and Shawn was amazing. He worked the schedule out to accommodate us!! Great experience Really appreciate the care and effort!!“

“Awesome vibe, great service, and amazing food. Highly recommend.“

“Best burgers and shakes in the city, a must eat!“

“I had dinner tonight at The Himalayan (17 Ave SW). It was my first time here, and only my second Nepalese restaurant I’ve been to. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable and very kind. The restaurant is clean, and intimate. Parking isn’t ideal, but that’s not their fault! I started with the pork momos as an appetizer. They were excellent, but quite expensive ($16 for six regular-sized dumplings). The flavour was great, and they tasted very fresh. For my main, I had Chicken Dal Bhatt, which came with three small dishes of meat and curry and lentils, along with rice, naan and some side dishes. Each of the individual dishes had incredible flavour. They were also hot and fresh, as were the momos. The meal was served on a metal platter, and the small bowls were also metal. It was beautifully presented. As soon as I finished my main meal, the waiter offered me a chai and mango pudding (included in the meal). The chai was aromatic and spicy and earthy and amazing! The mango pudding was icy cold (also in a metal dish), and hit the spot at the end of the meal. For my appetizer and main meal, I opted for mild / zero spice. Everything was so flavourful I don’t regret this decision. However next time, I’ll live a little and try the medium heat. Overall, this was a 10/10 for me and I’m really glad I had the chance to try out this restaurant!!“

“My husband and I had dinner last Tues. We have been here numerous times and it is always consistent. This location always leaves the best impressions! From hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, with beautiful presentation, and a wide variety wine list. Our server Chloe was the best. Her personality and always smiling made the experience even more pleasant.. Every restaurant needs service and meals like Joeys“

“pizza was absolutely delicious, crust was crunchy and toppings were amazing... We will be back most definitely.. Service was wonderful“

“Awesome deal for good vegan Chinese food. My daughter and I enjoyed the $13.50 lunch with curried noodles. It came with spring rolls and jasmine tea. There were multiple varieties of veggie meats yum“

“we are new in calgary and we absolutely wanted to try indian cuisine. we choose Lazeez for its good reviews and we were not disappointed. thank you 😊“

“the best in calgary. I love this place .“

“Great food. Had the original V Burger with Caulifritters and it was hands down the best burger I've ever had. I was very impressed about how delicious everything was. Now part of my favorite places. Definitely recommend 😁“

“I'm not really an "ice cream person" - but the quality and flavour combinations that Marcus has contrived NEVER cease to amaze me. Often very long lineups for a reason (If you want to bypass the lineups, pop in and buy a quart (or 4 for a discount) and they'll serve you right away to pay for it, and you can enjoy at home. I have only found one other ice cream shop in my travels that comes close to rivaling Marcus, but one has to travel to the other side of the world to get it - Duck Island Ice cream in NZ - but that's a heck of a flight for ice cream that is almost as good as what you can get locally!)“

“the manager tonight at centre street N was amazing and it’s the first time I had Bow tie ! it is the best pizza I ever had! Thank you“

“We have been here several times. The staff were very friendly and efficient, and the service has been excellent. The food is delectable, tasty, and nicely presented with just the right balance of spices and heat. We just couldn't stop nibbling on the garlic naan bread and tamarind sauce. We were impressed with the cleanliness, the decor, and the pleasant atmosphere. It has become our favourite Indian Food restaurant in the City.“

“It's our first time having brunch at this place. Reservation is preferred. We found street parking nearby. The staff was welcoming. We're glad to be seated at the corner table, which was more spacious - good for a 16 months old sat between his parents. The price of the foods were very reasonable and came with great varieties and flexibility to suit our different tastes. We all loved our own pick of dishes. Even the toddler loved his kid's meal and fresh fruits side dish. It's a very enjoyable brunch experience for us. We'll surely recommend this cafe to our friends. Good job!“

“great service friendly staff and awesome ice cream“

“A great spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch! The space is small, cozy, and welcoming. Their breakfast bowls are the signature dish and definitely worth trying.
A lovely place for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. Highly recommended if you’re in the area!“

“Super cute ice cream store! Well marked and easy to read menus, well laid out store, and friendly staff. Gluten free options are well labeled and staff are careful and knowledgeable. Yummy and unique ice cream! Waffle cones are homemade and they offer a gluten free sugar cone. Definitely worth a stop!“

“Went here for the first time tonight. Very nice little place. Top notch service and the food was excellent. Their pork literally melts in your mouth, and the broth was so flavourful. Will definitely be back!“

“My favourite restaurant and best branch. Never disappointed when I order from Jerusalem Richmond Rd. Always fresh, delicious and well prepared. One of the best things about this branch is even when you order delivery (portions and quality are as great as when you dine in) Also very welcoming when you dine in. Keep up the amazing work.“

“Melrose Cafe & Bar is a amazing cafe“

“We came right about as they were going to close after lunch and were seated and served right away.

We got the big catch sashimi special and one of the special rolls and associated tempura.

Every single piece of sashimi was incredible, the roll was amazing and the tempura was cooked perfectly.

Very good quality fish and it was all prepared perfectly. Couple that with excellent presentation and I highly recommend this place.“

“There be no planes to watch take off from this location, the airport, which runways are north south, is at least 20 km away and behind nose hill. So ignore the other user if you are an out of town avgeek. You cannot see planes take off and land from here. At all.“

“I loved the staff, coffee, food and the atmosphere.“

“Really enjoyed the tacos and soup here during our time in Banff!“

“Food is great! I would definitely be coming back.“

“I will buy some dessert for my friends here“

“Magic coffee! And amazing food!“

“Just had dinner here with 3 friends. We all loved our meals which is an awesome experience! I had the west coast salmon which was spectacular, a friend raved about the burger and we even had desserts which were to die for.“

“I’m from the States, and the one thing I crave most since moving to Canada is Mexican food. A good meal with salsa verde, rice and beans. This place has it! Yes, it’s a little pricey but it’s fresh, it’s the real deal, and you can eat in or take it to go! Lots of take away options to (their salsa verde is amazing).“

“We have been to this Cactus Club lots of enjoyable times. We therefore decided to go there for our 54th wedding anniversary last Wednesday. Food was prompt and excellent and the manager arranged for a welcome drink of prosecco. Nice touch. The service by Jackie R was a 10-out-of-10 and we will certainly pay a visit to this restaurant again in the near future. Five stars!!“

“Love the foods. I’m from Indonesia. Its my first visit to OEB n Calgary.“

“I visited Shawarma Barlow with my wife and 3 small kids. The staff was absolutely amazing and the food was great!! I’m not sure if one of the staff was the owner but he did a wonderful job of taking care of us and my kids!!!“

“Always consistent. Great service.“

“The food was great and arrived quickly. Would definitely recommend.“