Glow Juicery and organic cafe

A.k.a. The Glow Effect. Pleasant café, all vegan and gluten-free. Hot meals, almost-raw meals, soup, sweets & treats, ice cream, takeaway items. There’s even poutine! Chili, stew, stir-fry, “butter chicken” and much more. Special coffees, teas, lattes and, of course, juices! I had a mocktail, the butter chicken on brown rice, a Nanaimo bar and pumpkin spice latte with house-made brazil/walnut mylk. Everything tasted good. Mocktails are served in copper mugs, which keep the drinks cool. Lattes are served in very large mugs. (I've just read some previous reviews and must say that I did not notice - or did not stop to read - any questionable printed material. If they are still displaying off-putting things, it would certainly knock a few stars off my rating.) Updated from previous review on 2025-01-03

The salads are amazing!!! And I want to buy bottles of the dressings to use at home, love them all so much

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I adore this place. I stop in here every time that I pass through Cowichan. My only wish is that they were open more often. Their juices are so good. The fact that they’re organic and reasonably priced is such a blessing. I hope they think about opening more locations around the island, specifically Nanaimo!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place! The food, the drinks (especially Dandy Glow smoothie), the juices and the staff - all 10 out of 10!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such yummy smoothies and treats

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love Glow! I usually drop in to pick up lunch (so many great options) or a treat once a week, my favorite is the Nanaimo Bar. I have also done the 3 day juice cleanse a couple of times… so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best vegan food in Duncan. Especially a huge fan of the ice cream 🍦

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love all their items. Having a gluten free and vegan options makes grab and go options so easy. Definitely love to also get a refreshing juice whenever I am in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Juices Cleanses, Cold-Pressed Juices

Found this amazing restaurant today. The food was excellent and the staff so friendly and knowledgeable. Vegan and gluten free. We had the Pad Thai salad and Moroccan stew … so good!

Kid-friendliness: Great colouring table for kids

Recommended dishes: Pure Green

Great food and she was super helpful in helping me pick a delicious breakfast

I always come to Glow for their Dandy Blend smoothie or latte ❤️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just the best! Wow, I've never been disappointed eating here, so yum. Plus amazing coffee and chocolate treats! So great 👍 👌 👏

Vegetarian options: Yes

Kid-friendliness: They have a big drawing table.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nanaimo Bar, Soups

A nice space but shockingly small portions. I wouldn't pay $15 again for 6 pieces of organic broccoli, 6 halved brussels sprouts, and a handful of coconut. also their toilet is in a state of disrepair

I’m so grateful this place exists. I love that it’s mostly organic and all vegan with raw and cooked options. Feel good healthy and delicious food:) my only feedback would be for the portions to be a bit bigger but the flavour and the ingredients are so yummy! The fresh fruit ice cream and the fresh juices are amazing. I also love the cinnamon donuts.

Vegetarian options: The entire menu is vegan (vegetarian friendly)

Dietary restrictions: Suitable for gluten free, vegan, raw vegan, whole foods, oil free

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, attached to a kids store, accessible washroom and plenty of space for kiddos. The staff are very nice to kids and the food options are kid friendly too! Healthy fruit ice cream for kids in the summer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Healthiest restaurant on the island. Highly recommend for those looking for a quick and healthy lunch. Plant based / vegan menu and raw vegan. Some dishes can be heated up and I recommend the butter vegan chicken (cauliflower) and the raw quesadilla. Also you have to get the cherry or raspberry vegan ice cream. So good. Wish they had another location in Nanaimo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quesidilla