The Best Vegan Restaurants in Victoria, BC

If you're wondering where the best vegan restaurants in Victoria are, this handy guide lists them all!

Victoria isn’t like the rest of West Coast Canada. It lacks the modern, glassy feel of Vancouver and instead feels like you’re travelling back in time to an old English town.

Being British myself, I feel a certain guilt and predictability for liking its quaint, old-world charm, but it’s more than that. Victoria is a small, old city amid the beautiful mountainous backdrop of British Columbia, yet contains a huge amount of culture and restaurants.

And for anyone wondering where to eat vegan in Victoria, there is an abundance of food options! The first time I visited, I was surprised by how many plant-based restaurants and cafes Victoria has. And it isn't a large city!

You can easily while away a foodie weekend here, walking from restaurant to bakery to cafe. So if you're wondering where the best vegan restaurants in Victoria are, this guide is for you!

THE VERY GOOD BUTCHERS

Making their own excellent plant-based 'meats', The Very Good Butchers are definitely worth a visit. Despite the name, everything is vegan.

You can buy burgers and sausages from their store counter, or stop by their restaurant for a BLT or burger. They even make their own vegan poutine!

While not exactly a health food restaurant, The Very Good Butchers proudly serve vegan junk food and they do it well.

BE LOVE

Hands down my favourite eatery in the city, and definitely one of the best vegan restaurants in Victoria.

With a seasonally-changing, mostly vegan and gluten-free menu, Be Love offer truly delicious dishes such as Mediterranean gnocchi, raw Black Forest Gateau and house-made botanical elixirs. Their weekend breakfasts are also excellent.

The price point can be a little high but so is the quality. If I could go here every week I would.

Tip: if the price of the dinner menu puts you off, try lunch instead. The bowls and burgers are quite a bit more affordable. 

GREEN CUISINE

A staple among Victoria residents, this self-serve vegan buffet has been open for over 25 years.

It has a wide range of savoury dishes and incredible-looking desserts (see image), with the menu alternating daily.

Everything is priced by weight, and while not luxurious, Green Cuisine offers tasty options in a very relaxed setting. It's great value for money and really deserves its loyal following. I always crave the food here long after I've left Victoria!

FERN CAFE & BAKERY

It's not often you find a fully vegan bakery with gluten-free options, but Fern Cafe is just that. Offering such delights as this Black Forest cake and mint macaron, the surroundings are cool, casual and relaxed.

You can either stop by for lunch (try the burgers and sandwiches) or grab a treat (or several) to go. When you're finished, pop next door for a vegan ice cream from Cold Comfort. 

SILK ROAD

I didn’t realise tea-buying could become addictive until I was introduced to this beautiful shop!

All teas are imaginatively named (Alchemist’s Brew for example) and look/smell utterly divine. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and are clearly passionate about their products.

Everything is vegan, including their high quality skincare line. They even have an in-store spa, making use of their bath and body products. Heaven.

PURE LOVIN' CHOCOLATE

Deserving of a mention on this list of the best vegan restaurants in Victoria, simply because it's a totally vegan chocolate shop!

Pure Lovin' Chocolate sell locally-made, handcrafted chocolates in a variety of flavours.

They also stock a wide range of vegan chocolate from North American suppliers.The best place to get your chocolate fix.

Liked my Where to Eat Vegan in Victoria guide? If you're looking for more vegan travel guides, I have a whole section of them here, including cities such as Vancouver, London and San Diego!

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