19 Best Vegan Restaurants in Nelson

“The food here is amazing! The flavours are incredible with different options to upgrade your meals (i.e loaded fries). The atmosphere is lovely, with lots of seating outside or cute little corners to tuck yourself into. Highly recommend 👏🏼👏🏼“

“A 5-star review for BOTH the food and the service. The food is exceptionally good. The service is also exceptionally good with my extremely knowledgeable server. My server really knows how to recommend the flow of drink to appetizer (soup) to main course to dessert. 1. Shrub - Nelson Olive Oil Co. Aromatic balsamic specialty + Blueberries + Soda 2. Cream of Chicken Tarragon soup 3. Halusky - Slovak national dish of spaetzle served with creamy feta sauce, bacon, onions, & confit pork belly 4. Amaretto Mascarpone Almond Cake“

“Great food and service. BBQ is best we have eaten in ages.“

“Best sushi in Nelson hands down ! Don't even bother anywhere else if you want great sushi.“

“After a long trip from overseas, I had my first proper meal in Canada here. I had a slight craving for Greek food and so ordered the lamb burger, which was close enough. Other times I have had lamb burgers or the like, they tended to be dry. The burger here, though, was perfect. Juicy and delicious with a nice dollop of tzatziki. My companion's fish and chips also looked fantastic. The food was simple and nicely done - and the server was very friendly. A great meal for a tired traveler.“

“Some of the best hotdogs and milkshakes ever! Their milkshakes are very decent size (two big scoops) so make sure you are not too full! Great staff and awesome patio to enjoy the weather. Lots of free parking in the residential area behind at the top of the hill.“

“How Shang Sway Tea House is an absolute treasure — lovingly run by a sweet elderly couple for the past 15 years. It’s hard to believe that everything here is made without onion, garlic, or meat, yet the dishes are so flavorful, satisfying, and perfectly balanced!

The food feels light but fulfilling, leaving you energized rather than heavy. Every bite tastes fresh, comforting, and thoughtfully prepared. It’s also amazing to know that everything is vegan and gluten-free, yet packed with rich, authentic flavors that rival any restaurant.

From the warm atmosphere to the nourishing meals, this place truly feels like a hug in food form. If you’re in Nelson, don’t miss this hidden gem — the food, the care, and the love behind it make it a one-of-a-kind experience. 💚

The dishes we had:
Hot & Sour soup with rice noodles
Wonton Soup
Pot-stickers ( Dumplings )
Curry Pineapple Stir-rice“

“Named after the famous San Marzano tomatoes grown at the base of Mount Vesuvius Marzano brings the world favourite to the heart of the Kootenays. Owners Ryan and Lea worked hard to perfect their dream- best ingredients, fine wine list, imported forno and venturing to Napoli to be mentored by legendary Pizzaiolo, Enso Coccia. Chic decor, quaint yet cosmopolitan along with sensational handmade cuisine it is a foodie heaven! Reminiscent of NYC, Montreal, Vancouver, and top class dining locales we’ve visited! Thank you for the lovely service and warm welcome Mary Beth. You are Fairmont class! 🏆🍷🥃🍕 Perfect for date nights, impress a foodie, celebrate life or enjoy birthday like we did! 🎉🏆🥳“

“I tried the Mushroom Burrito and the "Oh My Gourd" Quesadilla with fried cheese. The quesadilla was probably the best I've ever had! As someone visiting from Vancouver I enjoyed the burrito as well but I'd say we have more exciting burrito options there. But this restaurant is worth visiting for the quesadilla alone. I've had lots of vegan quesadillas, but I have no idea how they made this one so f*cking good < 3“

“Love the vibe, people, food and drinks! All very unique and outside the norm🖤 the esthetic little touches make all the difference.“

“Beautiful atmosphere . We parked close by and decided to see what was inside. The sitting area in the summer is hidden within trees and there was a sound of a water fountain. My kids loved it felt like sitting in a treehouse. The inside sitting area is all real wood absolutely beautiful. They are more laid back here so service is slow but they are really nice. The food was wholesome and delicious. If we pass by here again we will come back.“

“Overall, this place is fine! The coffee was fine, the service was fine, and the ambiance is fine. It seems to be The place all of the trendy young people hang out for average coffee to complete their schoolwork.
Not the best latte in Nelson, but I’m certain it’s not the worst“

“We had Pizza Mike come and feed the guests at our wedding reception. He was beyond accommodating and friendly, and the food was amazing. Thors Pizza is a must in Nelson. 10/10“

“Great place to have coffee, very good location & great atmosphere 😊☕“

“Great beer and atmosphere“

“Get the raspberry jam! Amazing food and service!“

“Great food. Love the well integrated spices and flavours. Don’t forget to check out the KTK Masala shop across the street! You can get their sauces and chutneys to take home, and all kinds of other ethic delights, asian & local produce AND locally grown gourmet mushrooms. What a treat!“

“Love all the great food breakfast lunch and dinner. Yum.“

“Great food and service! The cocktail list is interesting and creative. I had the Marlin Brando. Sweet and tart deliciousness. They have a lunch special that sounded really good but I chose the Yum-Son noodle bowl. The meat was done perfectly and the sauce and other “stuff” was fresh and tasty. My boyfriend had the yellow curry. Also excellent! My only negative was the tip prompt on the pos terminal started at 22%.... I think that’s an industry trend though.“