Vegan restaurant with juice bar, bakery, and grocery space est. since 1997 and has been renovated into more of a diner type atmosphere than its original commune-like setting. Offers a menu of soups, salad, sandwiches, bowls, burgers, smoothies, tea, daily special, and brunch on weekends. Attached to the restaurant is its takeaway selling prepared dishes to take home as well various cooking ingredients like tempeh, rice, and chilled foods. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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184 Reviews
First Review by dennisthemenace
kdotbakes
Points +412
Big portion, delicious, healthy options - Edit
I had the BLT sandwich and added wedges, it was so filling that I ended up needing to take a doggie bag. The menu has lots of healthy options - bowls, salads, and sandwiches.
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Ssawz
Points +418
Delicious Giant Wraps - Edit
We ordered the Dragon and Gyro Wraps for lunch and they were absolute monsters! We only ate half so we could fit dessert. The Dragon sauce is to die for and the Gyro wrap was delicious as well. The desserts weren't anything too special but still really good.
Read morePros: Huge Menu, Fresh Ingredients, Gigantic Portions
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fjs
Points +16
Gyro- tasted great! - Edit
Took my non vegan husband and we shared a gyro. We both loved it! Staff are all pleasant! We also had the chocolate peanut butter uNcheesecake . It was delicious!!! Very rich!
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NadiaFournier
Points +26
Très déçue - Edit
C’était ma première visite et j’étais très excitée. Mais après avoir essayé un de leur smoothie, j’ai commencé à déchanter. Il avait un goût de lait suri et quand je l’ai mentionné, on m’a dit que c’était normal, que c’était à cause du jus d’orange et du lait de coco ensemble… (ça ne goute pas ça à la maison pourtant) Mon copain, non vegan, qui m’avait fait la surprise, a commandé un bol Mumbai SANS crème sure. Le bol est arrivé AVEC crème sure. Retourné en cuisine, ils ont simplement « gratté » la crème sure sur les pakoras et sur la garniture mais on voyait encore des traces. Nous n’avons pas terminé nos assiettes. Un 90$ très mal investi.
Read morePros: Beau menu diversifié , Service courtois
Cons: Éthique de cuisine discutable, Cher pour être déçu
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eaglle
Points +227
Top - Edit
C'était parfait !
Read morePros: Tout vegan , Carte variée , Très bon !
Cons: Trop de clim
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woodlewis
Points +481
Excellent! - Edit
Terrific, diverse menu! Got four items for each of us to taste and share, we all fought over the crispy mushroom burger. The bowl, we got the latke one, was so incredibly fresh and colorful, it was delicious and gorgeous! The berry cheesecake was so yummy, and the mango lassi the best I’ve had since going vegan six years ago. The attached little shop had some really fun, different snacks and juices, as well as lots of Takeaway entrées and cakes. His service was exceptional, very friendly and helpful. Just a great experience all around.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-23
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spyralnode
Points +195
Bland, please add more personality - Edit
I'm disappointed after seeing the overwhelming amount of positive reviews and how this was the first vegan restaurant in Montreal.
Read moreThere is a VAST array of dishes from across the world - okonomiyaki from Japan, dahl from India, Mexican burritos, just to name a few. There are also about 6 cakes and tarts, so everyone should be able to find something tempting, and gluten-free options are also clearly indicated.
The issue is that they are bland and unoriginal. We had a burrito and a okonomiyaki and the flavours were barely there. It also felt like especially the okonomiyaki was off - it seems to be optimised for a burger patty rather than the fishy profile it has in Japan and I've definitely seen it done better (try the ramen restaurant Umami in Little Italy instead). It's earthy and well-done, and lacks the tones, finesse, and blend of umami and freshness of the inspiration.
The desserts were better, tasty, and good creamy textures on the cake and tart fillings (we tried the chocolate-peanut butter cake and the chocolate-banana tart) but nothing groundbreaking, maybe a 4/5. If I'm coming back to try something it'll be the carrot cake!
The look of the venue is 80s/90s dinner, with brown leather benches. I would highly recommend that they modernise the look of the place and also their dishes - please add more personality to them!
Pros: Vast selection, Gluten-free options labelled, Healthy and nutritious
Cons: Bland flavours, Outdated decor, Dishes feel 'for the masses' rather than authentic
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Loren7
Points +56
Delicious - Edit
I ordered on Uber Eats a thaï meal having tofu, rice, bock choi and other veggies with a peanut thaï sauce a brownie. It was a delight!
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villain
Points +8684
You need to go here! Best vegan food in MTL - Edit
We tried Aux Vivres because a lot of other places were already reserved or closed on Monday, so we're grateful that this spot was open until 10 PM. We were completely blown away with every bite. I brought a non-vegan with me and both of us agree that it's some of the best food we've had in our lives. The flavors are so alive and harmonize very well together in every dish. First we tried the Bombay Banana smoothie which has dates, ginger, and masala in it. The spices go well in the drink and I've never had anything like it before. I highly recommend trying this one out. Followed by the cornbread served with veggie butter and guacamole, the veggie butter was a unique flavor, and the spicing of the cornbread was flawless. Couldn't get enough of the Malai Kofta Thali too! I recommend skipping out on the burgers here and going for their more signature dishes. I tried the Spicy Buffalo Burger with tempeh and it was only average compared to everything else, but the bar is really high. The second time I came here I got the dragon bowl with tofu, a flavorful and healthy option. The carrot cake is really good to finish things off.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-28
Pros: All vegan, Reasonable price for quality, Incredible flavors
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PurpleCurrant
Points +3898
Consistently good - Edit
Love their BLT and their tofu burger. Lentil soup and chili are also delicious.
Read moreI usually get takeout, but I recommend dining in since the restaurant is really nice. Great spot for brunch!
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VW44
Points +59
So good! - Edit
We weren’t planning to eat here but everything else was closed on a Monday. I am so glad that we did stop here! The service was excellent and the food even tastier! We both had bowls and they were 10/10
Read morePros: All vegan, Excellent service, Tasty food
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LUV_MDNA
Points +92
Great Food! - Edit
Glad I was able to enjoy this gem. The food was delicious and plenty of healthy options. The staff was friendly and the place is quaint with lots of seating.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu, Healthy Options , Fusion of flavours
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Kristally
Points +235
Great menu! - Edit
Busy cafe with a great menu.
Read morePros: Wide variety of options , Lots of desserts , Vegan shop next door
Cons: Service a bit slow bc so busy, BLT was not a hit. Bacon is coconut flakes.
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LivDta
Points +83
Parfait pour un déjeuner au parc / pour commencer la journée!:) - Edit
Super restaurant avec des options intéressantes! J'ai adoré mon repas. Les breuvages sont un peu chers par contre. Je souhaiterait qu'il y ait plus d'options à base de seitan et moins à base de tempeh!
Read morePros: Très bons repas, Portions généreuses , Cuisine soignée
Cons: Les breuvages sont un peu chers
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CorrieHodges
Points +40
Great spot! Awesome food! - Edit
Love this vegan resto. Extensive menu, sometimes hard to decide what to order! Poetions are decent (go there hungry or be prepared to take some home), fair prices and super cute vibe!
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CTD
Points +26
Hard to Please—And Yet, I Was - Edit
There’s a reason this is the most reviewed vegan eatery in the city with a near-perfect rating. Do yourself a favour and find out why
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, Fresh and frozen food (pizzas!) available, Reasonably-priced
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kgauvin
Points +342
Great brunch - Edit
Great place for week-end brunches. They offer 4 different dishes that can be ordered with smoothies. Los huevos rancheros son deliciosos 😊
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tbrew
Points +154
Awesome lunch - Edit
I love the food here, I try to have something different each time and I’m never disappointed! Thanks! I had the latke burger, potato wedges and a Samba juice.
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MiElla
Points +24
Good vegan restaurant - Edit
Tatsy food, not too fancy
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BlankSpace
Points +942
Super - Edit
Great food, great service
Read moreDiner theme doesn't do the menu justice. There are many original options eg okonomiyake burger or bowl.
Dessert was good but slightly stuffy.
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Joshua_De_Serres
Points +1152
OG vegan restaurant - Edit
This was the first vegan restaurant to open in Montreal. Open since 1997. It’s wholesome, hearty vegan food. The BLT sandwich is delicious, so are most things on the menu.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Fair prices, Delicious
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helenedrouin
Points +3068
Great bowls - Edit
A classic in Montreal. I love the dragon bowl or buddha bowl. The wraps are also really good, especially the vegé pâté one. The sauces and tempeh are very good. I often buy them to cook at home, as they are available in many grocery stores.
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modernherbivore
Points +39
best salad maybe ever?? - Edit
i’ve ordered here for pickup and delivery a few times, every time i’ve ordered the deluxe salad which is absolutely amazing. the rest of the menu looks super good, but i always end up going back to the salad!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, quick service
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2823
Huge portions of great food - Edit
My mum and I both got the Mumbai Bowl for takeout, which consists of organic brown rice, chickpea & potato curry, pakoras (fried spiced chickpea balls), paratha (puffed Indian bread with veggie butter), mint & tamarind chutneys, and carrot. The food was flavorful and hearty, and the serving size was huge - enough to make a voracious eater like me feel full for hours! Definitely recommend this dish if you go to Aux Vivres. Service is friendly and price is reasonable, especially for such a large serving.
Read moreThey also have a small grocery section where they sell many desserts, whole cakes, cookies, sauces, refrigerated/frozen meals, stews, burgers, nuts, tempeh, etc.
Pros: Huge portions , Decent price , Grocery section
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herbotits
Points +637
Huge Wraps! - Edit
Had the gyro, was amazing. Desserts were delish! Other wraps were massive! Tasty! Great service and fast!
Read morePros: Fast, Huge portions, Vegan options
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SofiaKirara
Points +118
Delicious juices! - Edit
I went here for the first time because it was rated as the best vegan restaurant in Montreal and there, I learned it was the first ever in Montreal.
Read moreBeing the first vegan restaurant in Montreal I expected more original food, but is the normal choices for a vegan restaurant: Bols, sandwiches, burgers, etc.
I was a little disappointed there, I wanted to try a very original vegan food.
I ordered a Buddha bol which had too much rice and it could have had more variety of vegetables and more sauce, my husband had a different bol, his sauce was better.
Our non-vegan friend had the tempeh burger, when he finished, he said he loved it!!😄
that was a surprise, a great surprise.
The thing that I enjoyed a lot was the juice, I ordered the one with orange, carrots, dates and other things, it was so delicious, I loved that juice!
Pros: Delicious juices, big bols
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cx45
Points +2111
Montreal is lucky to have Aux Vivres... - Edit
Im jealous! Its a great new chain of restaurants. The food is superb and the pricing is very reasonable. Further the staff is nice and the menu has a good variety of food.
Read moreGo there when you have the chance to!
Pros: Reasonable pricing, Fresh good food, Awesome taste
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