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The Green Door Restaurant & Bakery

Vegetarian Buffet, Vegan Menu, Pay by Weight

Vegetarian

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan cheesecake and pies from the dessert buffet.
  • Good to know: Expect higher prices if you’re not selective with the buffet since the food is charged by weight.
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  • Arrive early to secure indoor or preferred outdoor seating as it gets crowded, especially at peak times.
  • The carrot ginger coconut soup and tempeh dishes come recommended by several reviewers.
  • Use separate containers for appetizers and main courses to manage pay-by-weight charges efficiently.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention cheesecake, cake and carrot ginger coconut soup.

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Also chocolate peanut butter balls, lentil patties, mushroom, pie, samosa, soup and cookie.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

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Also praised for beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Green Door is a long-established vegetarian buffet restaurant where you pay by the weight of your plate—ideal for lunch or dinner with a wide range of fresh hot and cold dishes. The buffet features mostly vegan options, well-labeled for allergens including gluten-free choices, and includes a variety of desserts like vegan cheesecake and pies. The setting is casual with both indoor and outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, and serves organic and seasonal offerings—while the decor is somewhat dated, the food quality and variety are repeatedly praised.

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198 Main St, Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6, Canada

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30–20:30
Wednesday
11:30–20:30
Thursday
11:30–20:30
Friday
11:30–20:30
Saturday
11:30–20:30
Sunday
11:30–20:30

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.2 68 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, tempeh, lentils + 1 more
What the grades mean

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