★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps Vancouver is the rare A-grade city where Japanese reads as a default rather than a niche, with ramen on 12 menus and sushi on 11. Vegan Shoku covers the sushi bench while the essentials pivot toward American comfort: Burger Crush, Scratch Breakfast, and Ignite Pizzeria Mount Pleasant. Scratch Breakfast also tops the burger list, LEVEL V BAKERY runs cake, and the 10-deep American and Japanese rosters split the city evenly.
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
★ MUST GO · #1 Photo via Google Maps 
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Must go · #3 Try the lemon cheesecake for a tangy, non-dairy treat
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Must go · #10 Try the matcha soft serve for a creamy, flavorful dessert
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Must go · #12 Customize your curry with different spice levels and rice amounts
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Must go · #14 Try the buns, especially the ube mochi and salted "yolk" squash-filled bun
Must go · #15 Dishes ranked by how well this city's plant-based venues make them, compared to the other 157 cities we track.
11 places worth stopping for ramen
Try the spicy creamy vegan ramen, a standout favorite
Expect long wait times, especially during peak hours
Try the vegan BLT sandwich with in-house bread.
Try the classic vegan ramen for its flavorful broth and toppings
11 places worth stopping for sushi
5 places worth stopping for pho
Try the vegan pho with deep fried mushrooms
Try the truffle dumplings and coconut rice cakes
Try the crispy spring rolls and vegan rib for standout flavors
Try the vegan pho with tofu for a flavorful protein boost
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 499 Vancouver venues on the map. Filter by what's open, save what you'd return for, get walking directions in two taps.
Completely plant-based kitchens. No swaps, no asking, no surprises.
Try the breakfast burrito for elevated, non-traditional flavors
Try the croissant sandwiches with Just Egg or avocado substitution
Try the eggplant salmon and Salmon on Fire rolls
Try the matcha soft serve for a creamy, flavorful dessert
Mainstream restaurants where the vegan side of the menu is treated seriously.
Try the vegan BLT sandwich with in-house bread.
Try the Najib's Special crispy cauliflower, a popular vegan dish.
Try the Vegan Dream pizza
Try the deep-fried pierogies, unique to this location
Open before 10, good coffee, the kind of place you walk back to on day two.
Try the breakfast burrito for elevated, non-traditional flavors
Try the croissant sandwiches with Just Egg or avocado substitution
Try the matcha soft serve for a creamy, flavorful dessert
Try the vegan BLT sandwich with in-house bread.
Weekday fuel and weekend stretches.
Try the vegan cheeseburger and vegan milkshakes
Try the spicy deep fried oyster mushrooms, a favorite dish.
Try the Vegan Dream pizza
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample many small vegan dishes
The reason you planned the trip.
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample many small vegan dishes
Try the butter Chikkin poutine
Try the vegan platter and Potato Pakawra for flavorful plant-based options
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample multiple vegan dishes
Date night. Birthday. Tell them you're celebrating.
Try the butter Chikkin poutine
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample many small vegan dishes
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample multiple vegan dishes
Try the Najib's Special crispy cauliflower, a popular vegan dish.
Where the coffee is the reason to come.
Ice cream, pastry, and the honest dessert case.
Flavours clearly labeled for vegan and gluten-free
Try the pistachio and lemon vegan gelatos
Try the customizable ice cream sandwiches with choice of vegan cookies and ice cream flavours
Try the vegan chocolate cheesecake
Wifi, outlets, no judgement for a 3-hour sit.
Oatly oat milk available for coffee and tea
Try the vegan breakfast sandwich with apple chutney and almond ricotta
Try the vegan ricotta toast for a creative vegan snack
Try the vegan olive orange loaf with fresh berries topping
Busy rooms with tables big enough for eight.
Try the Najib's Special crispy cauliflower, a popular vegan dish.
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample many small vegan dishes
Try the truffle dumplings and coconut rice cakes
Try the chickpea fries—they are a standout item praised by many guests
Menus kids recognize, staff who don't flinch at strollers.
Try the spicy deep fried oyster mushrooms, a favorite dish.
Try the vegan poutine loved by vegans and non-vegans alike
Try the pistachio and lemon vegan gelatos
Try the crispy spring rolls and vegan rib for standout flavors
Try the butter Chikkin poutine
Try the vegan chef's tasting menu for an elaborate culinary experience
Gluten-free options are available with dedicated fryer to avoid cross-contamination
Enjoy the creamy Nutty Açai Bowl with added vegan protein
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample many small vegan dishes
Try the dal and cauliflower curry dishes
Try the Chai Feast tasting menu to sample multiple vegan dishes
Try the clearly labeled vegan curries like channa masala and vegetable vindaloo
Cities where the ramen signature also earns a spot in the top essentials — pack a weekend around one.
Yes — Vancouver has 499 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Burger Crush, Ignite Pizzeria Mount Pleasant, Rika Plant Kitchen. Spinach ranks them daily on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Vancouver scores 81.3/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 97 vegan-friendly venues and 131 high-quality restaurants out of 499 analyzed.
Vancouver has 53 fully vegan restaurants and 22 vegetarian restaurants. 97 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
Vancouver's top signature dishes for vegans are ramen, sushi, pho, and the city also does cake and pizza well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
The vegan scene in Vancouver leans American, Asian, Pizza. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
Burger Crush is ranked #1 in Vancouver by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
Spinach ranks vegan venues using the same algorithm the mobile app runs: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
The ranking refreshes daily from Supabase. The last refresh is stamped at the top of this page. Venue data comes from Google Maps, HappyCow, and Spinach's own review-analysis pipeline.
