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Best Vegan Restaurants in Quebec City

When it comes to finding the best vegan restaurants, Quebec City is more challenging than cities like Montreal, but it’s not impossible. Plant-based dishes are popping up on menus throughout the city, and there is at least one restaurant dedicated to veganism. The rise of the vegan lifestyle is slow in Quebec City. but it’s getting better, and some of the city’s best restaurants are including vegan options on their menus. Let’s chat about the best vegan restaurants in Quebec City.

Don Vegan, THE Vegan Place in Quebec City

Located in Old Port, Don Vegan is one of the only restaurants dedicated to veganism in Quebec City. It’s owned by the same guys behind La Bûche, Bello, and Le Clan.

The vibe is eclectic and fun, and in summer the patio stretches into Place FAO. The menu is exciting and packed with flavour – non-vegans love this place, too!

Reservations are not required, but they are highly recommended.

Colourful Vegan Dishes - at Don Vegan - Restaurant - in Quebec City - Jessica Bolduc
Photo: Jessica Bolduc

Bloom Sushi

In the neighbourhood of Limoilou, Bloom Sushi is Quebec City’s newest vegan restaurant. The menu has an impressive selection of futomaki, hosomaki and special rolls.

The crispy rice and miso soup are excellent too. The restaurant itself is bright and beautiful, an Instagram girl’s dream (ha!).

Bistro l’Orygine

In Old Quebec’s Lower Town, Bistro l’Orygine is known for serving dishes made with fresh, often organic, local ingredients. The dishes are creative and delicious. Several dishes on the à la carte menu have vegan options, and the six-course tasting menu has a vegan choice as well.

On Sundays, brunch on the outdoor terrace is always a good idea. When it comes to elevated vegan restaurants in Old Quebec City, L’Orygine is the best.

Vegan Meal at Restaurant LOrygine - Quebec City - Simon Ferland - Groupe La Taniere
Photo: Simon Ferland, Groupe La Tanière

Bistro Hortus

In Upper Town, on bustling rue Saint-Jean, Bistro Hortus is a lovely bistro with a small summertime patio. It’s one of the best vegan restaurants in Quebec City, and ideal for vegetarians as well.

The menu has vegan veggie stir fry, pot-au-feu, and a yummy mixed salad. The patio fills up quickly, but there is plenty of seating inside.

Colibri

Colibri serves up healthy vegan bowls and wraps. The focus here is on sustainability, from the menu to the recycled light fixtures and organic paint.

They don’t use processed foods, and fresh ingredients are purchased locally. Colibri is located in Cap-Rouge, the suburbs of Quebec City, a short drive from Jacques-Cartier beach.

Eggs Wrap - Vegan Meal - Colibri Restaurant
Photo: Colibri

Le Chic Shack

Steps away from Château Frontenac, Le Chic Shack is known for their gourmet burgers and poutine. They are not the first-place vegans think of going, but they have a great vegan poutine on the menu with tofu curds and a house-made vegan sauce.

Other items on the menu can be vegan-friendly as well.

Le Casse-Crêpe Breton

This is an iconic crêperie in Old Quebec. Le Casse-Crêpe Breton is a small restaurant and fills quickly. The menu is crêpes, savoury and sweet.

While they do not have specific vegan dishes, they offer buckwheat crêpes, so many dishes can be made vegan-friendly.

Crepe Bretonne Plate - with Berries and Chocolate - Michael Moloney - From Unsplash
Photo: Michael Moloney from Unsplash

Chez Victor

There are several Chez Victor locations in Quebec City, the closest one to Old Quebec being across the street from the Gare du Palais train station. They are known for juicy burgers and poutine, and the menu features a couple of gourmet vegan burgers. They have a vegan poutine, and dessert too!

Freshii, a Vegan Place to Try

Good news if you love dining at the best vegan restaurants, Quebec City has a Freshii! It’s in Montcalm, close to the action on avenue Cartier.

Freshii has delicious salads, bowls, and wraps, and the best part is there you can create your own. The smoothies are really good, and they have a kids’ menu.

Vegans can enjoy the deliciousness of Quebec City along with everyone else. Many restaurants have vegetarian dishes, which are also vegan-friendly, and some are happy to make adjustments. If you don’t see a vegan dish on the menu, ask. You won’t starve while looking for vegan restaurants, Old Quebec City has a handful of options. Happy eating!

For other types of foodie places besides the best vegan restaurants in Quebec City, here are my suggestions:

What to Do in Quebec City region and How to Organize Your Trip

Curious about how to spend your day in the Quebec City region? Here’s a list of the top activities to consider adding to your plans:

Preparing For Your Trip

When I look for things to do in my destination, I always have a look at ViatorGetYourGuideManawaCivitatis and sometimes even Expedia.

It’s first off a great way to find out what there is to do, but always a quick and easy method to book cheaply and efficiently with these renowned platforms.

Need a place to sleep? I find most of my accommodations on Booking.com but I also use Hotels.com for their rewards program (11th free night) as well as Expedia. When booking smaller places in Quebec, you might not find them here and need to contact them directly.

Looking for a cheap flight to the Outaouais through Montreal? Have a look on Cheapoair  or Skyscanner  I use regularly.

Once you’re there, rent a car to roam free with DiscoverCars, AutoEurope or RentalCars or hop on a bus around Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec, and surrounding cities with Busbud.

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About Author

Passionate about travel and food, Jennifer Doré Dallas is a freelance travel writer, author and creator since 2010. On top of this amazing Chasing Poutine blog, she also founded Moi, mes souliers in 2010 and she is the author/co-author of around two dozen Lonely Planet, Ulysse and Parfum d'encre travel guidebooks, in addition to having contributed to other books and hundreds of tourism and Web platforms, magazines, DMOs and Websites over the years. As a lecturer in Web writing and SEO for a Quebec college and consultant for various companies and DMOs, she loves combining technological advances with the classic beauty of words, and is a member of TMAC, SATW, NATJA and IFTWTA!

1 Comment

  • Katherine
    November 24, 2024 at 1:15 PM

    Bloom Sushi and Don Vegan are 100% vegan restaurants.As far as vegan restaurants go, you missed the following: Les Mauvaises Herbes (On rue Saint-Jean); La Paleta and Café Mila (the latter serving mainly croissants, chocolatines, sandwiches and hot and cold beverages).
    The other restaurants you listed are vegan friendly to varying degrees.

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