- Top Rated Bakery in Victoria
-
Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
-
191Loading...
-
Friend
Vegan
Vegan buffet restaurant, cafe, and juice bar in the courtyard of Market Square. Features a bountiful, daily changing salad bar and hot food spread, hearty breads and bakery treats selection made with wholesome sweeteners and organic flour. Self-serve style. Food ingredients are listed. Beverages include kombucha, smoothies, fresh juices, traditional & medicinal teas, and coffee. Now roasts the vegan-friendly certified Climate Wave Coffee in-house that protects wild animals and birds. Renovated a portion of the restaurant's space into a specialty coffee roastery cafe. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
-
5-560 Johnson St (at Market Square), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 3C6
-
Loading...
- Delivery
-
- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
-
-
Last update on 13 Aug 2024 by praveenponraj
Update business info
-
-
160 Reviews
First Review by KelseyApple
RekkaBellum
Points +46
Very good healthful food! - Edit
Stopped here for lunch with my partner, was amazed at the variety of foods! What I thought was most surprising, was that made deserts had no nuts/tree nuts in them, which is ideal for me because of my allergy. I didn't try everything, all of it looked delicious! Highly recommend coming here.
Read moreThe only downside for me was the cost, I'm happy overall to pay for good food but it's hard to gauge the weight of the plate and therefore the price before getting to the register.
Pros: Very good food, Many desserts without tree nuts, Great variety
Cons: Can get expensive
KellenH
Thank you for your reviewing us! Glad you were able to find desserts without your allergens as ingredients?
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
rpoulova
Points +1599
Amazing!!! - Edit
This place is definitely amongst my "Top 3" vegan places in Victoria. All-day yummy buffet, huge selection of cakes and sweets, friendly staff and really cozy spacious interior. There is also a notice board with many interesting vegan-friendly events around Victoria! If I lived in Victoria, I would eat there every day!
Read morePros: Great food, great staff, long opening hours, Outside patio, can accommodate groups, Inexpensive
Cons: NONE!!!
KellenH
Thanks for leaving a review! So excited that we made it to your Top 3 list! Hope to see you again soon.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
marieroberts
Points +1479
A bounty of choices! - Edit
Whether you’re vegan, plant based and oil free, or even an omni, you will find food you love here! I started with a large plate of mixed greens and piled it high with hot and cold veggies, rice and beans, tempeh and 3 types of dressing - I chose all oil free (except one dressing). It was so filling and delicious!! All for $12. Love this place!
Read morePros: Vegan!!! Need I say more?!, Great hours, Great selection
KellenH
Thanks for the review, Marie! I love having some oil-free options too. We hope to see you again soon :)
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
SharneKiri
Points +682
Sweet treat - Edit
Only had a sweet treat to takeaway and it was good. Was called a fudge but didn’t resemble anything like a fudge! The buffet options looked great though!
Read morePros: All vegan , Variety
KellenH
Thanks for your review and your valuable feedback. Do you remember the name of the dessert you had? I'd like to pass on your feedback so we can improve that particular item for next time. We hope you will give us a try again soon!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
wclabriola
Points +50
Quick, Convenient & Very Good - Edit
We enjoyed it. Some people said the food was bland or too spicy but we didn’t find either to be true. My husband and I each filled a plate and got a dessert for a little over $30 and we were both full (me a little too full)! We thought the food was great and it was nice to have something quick and easy. We will go back for sure.
Read moreKellenH
Thanks for your feedback! So glad you enjoyed it. We look forward to seeing you next time.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
Deannnnna.
Points +150
Expensive and meh - Edit
This place is priced by weight. My boyfriend and I each got a plate and a cup of soup. We didnt even have that large of a plate each and for both of us it came to $52! This was for lunch. While we were stuffed after this meal it's definitely not for people on a budget or anyone that eats more than a small bird. The taste of the food was just okay, pretty bland. I definitely wouldn't go back.
Read morePros: All vegan.
Cons: Very expensive, Food was just okay, Only paid street parking is available
KellenH
Hi! Thank you for your feedback. We have a wide variety of dishes and many additional sauces and dressings that can be added on, so we are sorry that you didn't find the flavours you were looking for. Yes we are priced by weight, so the heaviest and densest items all over the plate will make for a higher than usual cost. Let us know if there is anything you think we can do to improve!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
TKoch
Points +579
Expensive, bland or incredibly spicy - Edit
We paid a fortune for a single plate of food and a smaller plate with desserts. The tofu marinara had hot peppers in it. The curry rice was flaming with hot curry. The falafel had added cayenne. The aloo gobi was flaming. All I could find that was not spicy was the dilled potato wedges, fresh tofu roll, and some disgustingly bland yellow lentil dal. They were out of both soups at 6:45pm( close at😄and the salad greens were wilted. Don’t waste your money unless you like expensive, fiery hot or bland food. $30 for one person and I did not fill up my plate. I would give them no stars but happy cow is rating them a two.
Read morePros: Staff was friendly
Cons: Expensive, Food is way too spicy hot, Shared gender restrooms filthy
KellenH
We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your experience! Thank you for your feedback. We do have all the ingredients listed above each buffet dish so that if you don't like spicy or curry kinds of foods you can avoid those dishes.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
AnthonyBravey
Points +667
You need this place in your life! - Edit
I will probably eat here everytime I come to Victoria from now on.
Read moreThe selection is incredible, I paid just over $20 but I got a huge plate and wen I eat, I go hard. The tempeh, corn bread, quinoa burgers and tofu scrambled were the highlights. I also had a caramel brownie and choc/rice crunch bar which were amazing.
The selection here is seriously unbeatable, I will keep coming back just to try new things and enjoy an amazing meal.
Prices are very reasonably, staff are lovely and the vibes here are incredible.
Pros: HUGE VARIETY, Amazing desserts, Lovely staff
KellenH
Thank you so much for your thorough review. Glad you enjoyed those dishes and desserts-- they are some of my favourites too. We look forward to seeing you again, Anthony!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
GVG
Points +137
Vegan buffet - Edit
Had the vegan ice cream- it was yuck!
Read morethe service was poor, but to be fair they were so busy and not staffed for the amounts of customers! So many vegan savoury options that looked yum, but I didn’t try any. Vegan buffet with all the ingredients listed, menu changes daily and priced by weight
Pros: Vegan buffet- so many options, Ingredients listed
Cons: Busy , Dirty, Not enough staff
KellenH
Hi, GVG. Thank you for your feedback. Our house-made vegan gelato is usually a big hit, do you mind letting me know what you didn't like about it so I can pass on the feedback to the kitchen? We hope to see you again to try out our buffet selection.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
vegan_vancouv
Points +210
A staple in my diet! - Edit
Healthy, hearty, affordable veg food! The cornbread is amazing, as is the cashew aioli! The falafel is always good. The hot dishes can be a little hit and miss. Try the praline brownie for dessert!
Read morePros: Lotsa variety , Baked goods amazing, Reasonable price
KellenH
Thanks for your review! Love the photos, too.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
PbBean
Points +31
Favourite Vegan Spot in YYJ!! - Edit
Green Cuisine is by far my favourite vegan restaurant in Victoria, BC. Everything here is made from scratch and several menu items rotate daily. They serve everything you can possibly imagine and even make their own tempeh, tofus, icecream and more! They list the ingredients in every dish which makes it incredibly easy to cater to preferences, allergies and diets. If you've never been, I highly recommend!
Read morePros: Large Variety of Options, Rotating Menu, Great Value
Cons: Can Be Busy
KellenH
Thanks for rating us! So glad to hear we are a favourite of yours and that you enjoy all our homemade dishes. See you again soon!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
Arbutus
Points +125
A great little vegan buffet - Edit
The best things here are the falafels, potato salad, mint mashed potatoes, sweet & sour tempeh, and various tofu dishes. You can also buy cheap packaged tempeh, seitan, and tofu products to take home with you.
Read moreBest desserts are cheesecake, mint chocolate cake, salted caramel pecan brownies (not in the buffet, find them in the pastry cabinet)
Pros: Great selection, all vegan, Lists all ingredients, Gluten free options
Cons: Most of the desserts are gluten free, Does not deliver, No parking
KellenH
Thank you for your review, Arbutus! We really appreciate it. See you again soon.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
dontbedaft
Points +597
Fantastic stop-in spot for vegan food downtown - Edit
Lovely location in the market square and very kid-friendly. Food is mostly pay-by-weight on a buffet and so it is convenient for grabbing food to go or to hang out.
Read morePros: Great location, Loads of options, Kid-friendly
Cons: None!
praveenponraj
Thank you so much
Read moreTeam GC
Guest
Alexramirezw
Points +256
Fantastic choices - Edit
Fantastic and delicious choices with premium deserts. Heaven!!
Read morePros: Reasonable price , Large seating area
Cons: None
KellenH
Thanks for rating us! So glad you enjoyed your visit. We love your photos, too!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
AmberRoseWalpole
Points +28
Okay but not amazing - Edit
Buffet style which is nice so you can get as much or as little as you like (charged by weight) and lots of variety and things to choose from. But to be honest found everything I tried pretty bland and uninspiring. The coconut curry tasted of just coconut milk and not much else and the terriaki tofu was also pretty tasteless. The Mac and cheese style pasta and noodle salad were nice but not great. Seem to have lots of drink options too, juices, coffee etc and desserts but I didn’t try any. Seems popular so maybe I got them on a bad day I don’t know. Lots of seating.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-09-15
Pros: Variety , Seems popular , All vegan
Cons: Kinda bland food , Wouldn’t come back
KellenH
Thank you for rating us and for leaving your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you did not find your food as flavourful as you hoped. We hope you will give us a try in the future because we do rotate our dishes all the time so there could be something else more suited to your preferences!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
imaginereality
Points +20
Awesome Food and Cozy Place! - Edit
This has to be the best food place for me right now! Staff we're truly nice. Highly recommended!
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much for your review!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
ToriEdwards
Points +62
An absolute Treat - Edit
As a performer who is consistently traveling, I found myself here every time I found myself in Victoria this summer. I never thought I would find a soul food vegan restaurant in canada with a head chef coming from my home state South Carolina. Must be why it felt like home every time I walked in. I celebrated my 3 years of Veganism here and with the wide and delicious variety of food and treats, all 13 of my visits contained different meals.
Read morePros: Variety , Location, Prices
KellenH
Thank you for sharing this with us! That is so cool! We are so glad you keep coming back whenever you're in town. We look forward to seeing you again next time.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
Urilg1
Points +15
What a great find! - Edit
We were hungry, and tired of boring pizza. We found this gem of a joint and filled up like there was no tomorrow. Great food, nice friendly staff. Must try for yourself.
Read moreKellenH
Thanks for your review! So glad you had a great time.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
Hgirlrice
Points +570
Everything is good! - Edit
I was a bit worried that nothing would taste fresh (since it’s buffet style) but I was pleasantly wrong. Everything was very fresh and delicious! I’m already thinking of going back to try more of their choices and baked goods.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Delicious
Cons: Almost too many options, Buffet style
KellenH
Thank you for visiting us and leaving a review! So happy you enjoyed!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
winniehoe
Points +318
Feels like home - Edit
Green Cuisine is like a staple long-time establishment in Victoria, BC, for everyone. It is a trustworthy & go-to venue to have delicious home-made style food that we don't usually find anywhere else. They have a large seating area & even also a little play area for kids with books & toys, so definitely bring your kiddos along to enjoy healthy vegan food.
Read moreTheir buffet spread always have a great selection of whole grains, beans, tofu & tempeh. Of course, they also have a salad bar for all your fresh veggies needs. What is exciting is that they have a dessert spread on their buffet, such as pies & cheesecake (vegan, of course!). All these items are charged by weight.
They always have 2 soups of the day for you to choose from. These soups are charged by bowls (not by weight), so it would be smart for you to fill up your bowl should you choose to get it!
Even if I don't eat at Green Cuisine, I tend to drop by their restaurant just to buy their own tempeh. You can also find their Green Cuisine tempeh brand at some of the grocery stores in town but buying direct from their restaurant would give you the best prices!
Pros: great selection on buffet with ingredient list, kids-friendly, they have a large community bulletin board
Cons: mostly affordable but can be unexpectedly pricey, buffet-style so some dishes may not be hot, so many selections, i want to try everything!
KellenH
Thank you for your thorough review, Winnie! I'm so happy to hear it feels like home for you. See you again soon.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
StefiTamburrino
Points +131
Comida vegana rápida - Edit
Comida rápida en el centro de victoria, cobran por peso de cada plato
Read morePros: Muchas opciones , Muy buenos sabores de helados
Cons: De sabor está aceptable, nada muy especial
KellenH
Thank you for rating us!
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
vegginluva
Points +34
Great food. - Edit
Great buffet style restaurant with many fresh tasty options. Had to go back the second time during our visit to make sure we could try the remaining dishes. Amazing cinnamon buns.
Read morePros: Many options, All vegan , Detailed ingredient description of each dish
KellenH
We are so glad you had a great time trying everything. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks for your review.
Read more- Green Cuisine Team
Guest
VanessaAnderson
Points +26
Wonderful food. Always a must when visiting - Edit
Family favourite place every time
Read morePros: All vegan yumminess
Cons: No cons
Guest
MichaelSavegan
Points +2214
great choices - Edit
We enjoyed eating here. It is a buffet style and they weigh your plate after you fill it up. It may have made more sense to weigh us going in and then again as we were leaving!
Read moreReally good choices. We had greens and “neeps” (turnips) and broccoli and some tempeh in sauce and soup and cornbread.
The real outstanding part was the dessert which was a chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake. Wow!
Pros: All vegan, great choices
Cons: buffet style so it’s never really hot.
Guest
Brittanyi
Points +106
My go to place - Edit
My go to place for healthy vegan food as well as tasty hot items and desserts. Cheap as well, pay by weight. Pineapple sweet & sour tempeh and the chocolate mousse cake are the best..
Read morePros: Cheap, Tasty
Cons: Have a rotating menu
Guest
TricksyKenbbit
Points +24
Long History - Edit
My dad's been vegan most of my life and I remember him taking me here as a kid.
Read moreNow that I'm an adult vegan myself, I always enjoy going to Green Cuisine. As mentioned, they're by-weight buffet style, with ingredient lists next to everything - they always have focaccia and corn breads, plus salad ingredients, hummus, and one or two daily soups. The soups change day to day, and both the beads and the soups are fixed price items.
The rest of their savoury buffet changes day to day; my personal favourites are the tempeh (all), lentil patties (I don't even like lentils, wth), and scalloped potatoes.
On top of that, they always have by-weight and by-item desserts.
Always worth the price, in my opinion.
Updated from previous review on 2018-04-26
Guest
AnastaciaJanowska
Points +555
Perfect - Edit
Vegan buffet style restaurant with endless options and delicious desserts. Pick whatever you like and pay for weight. Try pumpkin pie, it's pure yumminess!
Read moreGuest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 40372 times.