{"id":26682,"date":"2025-03-19T09:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T16:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/?p=26682"},"modified":"2025-03-13T14:11:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:11:49","slug":"plant-powered-plates-victorias-best-vegetarian-and-vegan-eats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2025\/03\/19\/plant-powered-plates-victorias-best-vegetarian-and-vegan-eats\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant-powered plates: Victoria\u2019s best vegetarian and vegan eats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Green Cuisine: Veggie hippie heaven<\/b><\/p>\n

Conveniently located in Market Square, Green Cuisine offers an entirely vegan menu that will satisfy even the most discerning plant-based eaters. The buffet-style U-shaped counter lets you fill your plate (or box) with fresh, flavourful options, and you pay at the end based on the weight of your meal. If you\u2019re on a budget, be mindful of how much you pile on\u2014those buffet portions can add up. A great deal, and my personal staple, is the daily rotating soup with cornbread, priced at just $6 for a filling and delicious meal. You can\u2019t leave without a treat, either; I\u2019m obsessed with their Earth Balls.<\/p>\n

Rebar: Pesca-perfect<\/b><\/p>\n

I might be biased, because I went on my first date with my fianc\u00e9 and partner of almost four years here, but I believe Rebar is truly the best. There isn\u2019t a single thing on the menu that isn\u2019t scrumptious. Rebar is pescatarian, not fully vegetarian, as they have a couple of fish dishes\u2014but worry not, as my fellow vegetarians will be delighted by their veg dishes. Rebar can be pricey\u2014but, thankfully, you\u2019ll be going home with leftovers. I won\u2019t lie: I\u2019m planning to have my wedding dinner here. Be sure to give their plethora of smoothies a try.<\/p>\n

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Green Cuisine, located in Market Square, is one of Victoria\u2019s classic restaurant choices for vegetarian dining (photo by Lydia Zuleta Johnson\/Nexus<\/em>).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bunny\u2019s Nook Kitchen: A community favourite<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in Esquimalt, Bunny\u2019s Nook Kitchen is a must-visit. This charming spot has a rotating selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, so you\u2019ll never get bored. Personally, I could eat their vegan breakfast sandwich every single day and be happy for life. The owner, Bunny, and her family are incredibly kind, talented artists, musicians, and passionate advocates for the community. Dining here feels like supporting a vibrant, loving family\u2014it feels as good to visit as it does to eat at.<\/p>\n

Odd Burger: Indulgent and vegan-friendly<\/b><\/p>\n

This place may not be healthy by any stretch, but every once in a while a little fast-food treat hits the spot. What I love about Odd Burger is the fact that the entire menu is vegan\u2014meaning there\u2019s no need to worry about hidden animal products like gelatin or meat gravy. The range of burgers, breakfast sandwiches, and poutines keeps me coming back for more. And if you\u2019re a fan of seitan, you\u2019ll love how they incorporate it into their dishes\u2014It\u2019s such a delicious and underrated vegan protein.<\/p>\n

Fern Caf\u00e9 & Bakery: Brekky and baked goods galore<\/b><\/p>\n

While Fern Caf\u00e9 & Bakery might be on the pricier side, the food is delicious and the location is perfect for a post-meal walk around the town. Their vegan breakfast options are the standout, with the Jackfruit Scrambler (made with turmeric-spiced tofu for that perfect \u201ceggy\u201d yellow color and texture) being a favourite. On top of that, their ever-changing selection of fresh baked goods is to die for. If you\u2019re in the North Park area, this is a great spot to treat yourself.<\/p>\n

MeeT on Blanshard: The covert vegan spot<\/b><\/p>\n

When I first visited MeeT on Blanshard, I had no idea it was a fully vegan restaurant. The menu doesn\u2019t advertise it outright, so I had to double-check with the server. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that everything on the menu is completely vegan. It\u2019s not every day you come across a full-service restaurant that offers plant-based cuisine, so, while it can be a bit pricier, it\u2019s definitely a reliable go-to for my partner and I. If you\u2019re dining with family members who aren\u2019t vegan or vegetarian, MeeT is a perfect spot to introduce them to plant-based dining. They may not even realize they\u2019re eating vegan food\u2014and might change their perspective after trying it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Green Cuisine: Veggie hippie heaven Conveniently located in Market Square, Green Cuisine offers an entirely vegan menu that will satisfy even the most discerning plant-based eaters. The buffet-style U-shaped counter lets you fill your plate (or box) with fresh, flavourful options, and you pay at the end based on the weight of your meal. If […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":26683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,238,329],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life","category-life-sports","category-march-19-2025"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26682"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26682\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26684,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26682\/revisions\/26684"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}