Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Organic
Western
Juice bar
Take-out
Bakery
Canadian
Organic vegetarian food. Offers a la carte menu (no more buffet), an assortment of baked goods, and Sunday brunch. Began operating also a mobile vegetarian food truck in 2016 selling coffee, cookies, and wraps. Reported closed July 2023.
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6250 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3L 1A3
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Last update on 22 Jul 2023 by TheVeganPeach
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38 Reviews
First Review by KelseyApple
GFGoldenLady
Points +2154
Would make one star if I could - Edit
I had the green poutine and the Cajun tofu steak.
Read moreThe poutine wasn't very deep in flavour. I'd also have wanted to see a more creamy or melty vegan cheese. A cashew cheese sauce dollop on top would have been nice and complemented their healthier menu. It was also a ridiculously small portion for $18.
The Cajun tofu was OK. The tomato sauce was very reminiscent of a sloppy Joe, and the steamed greens had a pesto on top. Was a neat fusion that didn't work. The rice was clumpy and had some very dry hard bits as well. The veggies and greens had what felt like a bit of garden grit on them, and I truly hate that mouth feel.
I don't think I'd come back.
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-28
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MelBouchard
Points +102
Great burger! - Edit
Had the veggie curry burger and it was delicious! #Veganuary
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plantsforlife
Points +305
Disappointed - Edit
I really don't like to leave negative reviews for vegetarian/vegan restaurants, but we were disappointed with this place. The food was okay; my dish had burnt sweet potatoes in it. It felt there wasn't care put into the food and water glass had specks of food on them.
Read morePros: Nice selection of food., Cute patio.
Cons: Not good quality food.
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VeganAce
Points +84
Very average - Edit
Had the "classic vegan" pizza; it came out room temperature. The crust is likely an acquired taste, quite thick and not like a typical pizza; the toppings were quite strange, particularly the use of tofu and of a kind of dressing.
Read moreMy friends inform me they no longer sell bread, just cookies etc.
Pros: Good patio, suntrap
Cons: Food temperature, Food taste
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Michelmmm
Points +16
Good pizza. - Edit
I had their Classic vegan pizza. I personally prefer a thinner crust and they could go a bit lighter with the nutritional yeast sprinkled in top. Other than that, it tasted really good.
Read morePros: All vegan menu from what I saw.
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Phoenix_Hudlin
Points +140
The food here is sooo good! - Edit
Their menu has plenty of Vegan options, however they do advertise as being a vegetarian restaurant.
Read morePros: Plenty of Vegan options
Cons: Can be expensive
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possy
Points +107
Gem - Edit
I can never decide what to get because everything always looks is so good!
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wpronk
Points +23
Very good option in Halifax - Edit
Interesting menu items. Tastes terrific. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Love it.
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Veganup
Points +2122
Never again - Edit
Ate at the Heartwood Cafe on the recommendation of a friend who said they had a great veggie burger. We sat on the patio and were told the complete menu was only available if we sat inside. Our friend told the server he really wanted the veggie burger and asked if they could make an exception since the restaurant was almost empty. The server agreed and brought out the full menus. My SO and I decided to share the mystery pizza and green poutine and asked for some plates. When we lifted off the top plate, the one underneath had old lettuce shreds and bread crumbs. Clearly they had given us someone’s dirty dishes!! Gross. The food was mediocre. The pizza was weird with toppings of tofu and sweet potato and the poutine gravy was bland with insufficient cheese. We were at the harbour a few days later and decided to try a smoothie from their waterfront location. Again, it was tasteless and the u e wasn’t blended in properly. Won’t bother with them again.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-05
Pros: Supposedly they have a good veggie burger o
Cons: Dirty dishes in the middle of a pandemic , Limited menu if you sit on the patio, Bland food
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Veganoman
Points +28
A Lovely Discovery - Edit
Heartwood was everything two vegans from Victoria could have wanted: great food, great service, great location.
Read morePros: Many items to choose from, A variety of seating options, Reasonably priced
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Mariakb
Points +494
Not my favourite... - Edit
Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with my trip to Heartwood.
Read moreI found the dining room very dark, hot and smelly. Not a bad smell but I described it to my boyfriend as “a old hippie’s house.”
I think the lady working was stressed because she was the only person in the front handling both tables and takeout. Unfortunately she ending up seeming a bit aggressive to the kitchen staff and delivery people and not really welcoming to us.
The food wasn’t great. It was expensive and nothing special. I had the green poutine which tasted very heavy and not fresh to me. I ended up only eating a few bites and not being able to eat the rest. My boyfriend had the Cajun tofu which wasn’t very flavourful and not much tofu.
I was really hoping to enjoy the restaurant as I love supporting vegan/vegetarian companies but unfortunately I can’t say I will be back.
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AllisonN
Points +274
A Halifax classic! - Edit
While Halifax has a growing vegan food scene, this place is an old staple! Fond memories of their Quinpool location from my days as a student at Dalhousie university (they now have locations on Gottingen as well as a seasonal pop-up right on the waterfront). Heartwood is vegetarian, but they can veganize most things (and staff know what it means to do that). I’m a fan of their bowls, but their green poutine is a nice healthy twist on an unhealthy food too.
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tengarine
Points +292
Yummy and quick service - Edit
Cute little cafe with booths and a small patio. We got breakfast bowls (brunch is served all day!) and tried some of their desserts (they have many cookies and some cooked cheesecakes). All was decently yummy. Lots of GF and SF options, labelled.
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Elliek
Points +166
Disappointing - Edit
I used to go to this restaurant all the time, years ago. I found that the quality was starting to deteriorate, so we gradually stopped going and found other places. I thought I would try again and went last night. Service was fine, but the food was disappointing. I had the Taco Salad and the corn chips were stale and the beans had been refried some time ago and were hard in places.
Read morePros: Service was okay. , Plenty of booth seating as it was almost empty
Cons: Lights too low to be able to read the menu, Food tasted tired and stale, Menu looks the same as it was 6 years ago
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gregadeth666
Points +200
Wonderful food - Edit
Def recommend this place. The food was amazing. So delicious. The burrito!!! The desserts! The coffee was great too as was the service. Will go again.
Read morePros: Most things can be vegan , Vegan desserts , Vegan coffees
Cons: Still do dairy
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MelissaEverhart
Points +64
Cozy and Delicious - Edit
Love this place. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu. They also always have a yummy daily special.
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Brit87
Points +61
excellent! - Edit
Excellent good and atmosphere!
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Yogini106
Points +132
Lot of delicious vegan dishes - Edit
Nice place with patio near downtown Halifax with lots of delicious vegan food.
Read moreWe shared 2 vegan and gluten free dishes:
- the "Traditional Heartwood-Bowl ( vegan/gluten free) with steamed greens, seasonal roasted veggies, marinated tofu, toasted seeds, sprouts, brown rice and creamy coconut sause with fresh ginger and chili peppers
- the "Bean Burrito", a rich bean mix with spinach and peppers, cooked in an organic whole wheat tortilla with vegan cheese. It was served with salsa, corn-chips, brown rice and a sweet and spicy tomato sauce.
The food was fresh and the taste great.
Pros: lots of vegan options , fresh and delicious, patio
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BreahWagner
Points +23
Highly Satisfied - Edit
Not only is the spicy peanut sauce to die for, as is the mushroom gravy that comes on the green poutine. Service was great and over all great atmosphere.
Read morePros: The music playing in the restaurant , The mushroom gravy, The potatos
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acadianrunner
Points +119
good good- friendly staff - Edit
It was our first vegetarian restaurant experience in the maritimes, and it was a good one. The restaurant has a whole lot of vegan options in their vegetarian menu. The peanut sauce on the veggie burger was so good.
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Janetrosepeach
Points +54
Coffee and cookies - Edit
I have been here several times and each time it has been enjoyable. However, some of their food I find a little bland. The French fries I find a little salty and very crispy (sometimes too crisp). But all in all its a good place to visit. They make a mean coffee and the cookies are always good! It's pretty low key and a good place to enjoy a coffee, grab a cookie and read a good book.
Read morePros: coffee and cookies, daily specials!, atmosphere
Cons: bowls are a little bland, fries very salty
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maritov
Points +90
Throwback to Old-Style Veg Food - Edit
This restaurant felt like the vegetarian places of my childhood. I wouldn't want to eat that food every day, but so few places serve old-style veg food anymore that it is a revelation when you find it. The kamut foccacia is especially good.
Read morePros: kamut foccacia
Cons: deserts could be better
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Kirsh
Points +86
In Halifax we tried this first - Edit
On arrival in Halifax we tried this restaurant first. The food was very good, with a large menu, which probably accounts for the large number of diners. However the service was poor and our soup did not arrive until we were halfway through our main course, which had taken some time to come. The waiter seemed to be chatting with someone in the cooking area most of the time.
Read morePros: Good food, Large menu, In a good position
Cons: Poor service, Parking is difficult
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Jacquie Biggirl
Points +15
Baked goodness - Edit
Everything purchased has met my expectations. Good service, clean environment but it was a bit noisy. I have a sweet tooth and my baked desserts were scrumptious. I love their hours of operations as I tend to work alot of overtime. I never have to worry, they are always open
Read morePros: great hours
Cons: a bit noisy
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junipearl
Points +73
Worth it! - Edit
Loved this place. good atmosphere and great food. will visit again whenever we return to halifax!
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pilotguide
Points +28
Great food, great service - Edit
A nice surprise to see so many vegan options on the menu. You know you've hit gold when you can't decide on what to eat. Had the TLT and soup of the day. Both incredibly delicious. Great service and friendly. We will be back!
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trematode
Points +149
The entrees are great! - Edit
I have visited Heartwood on 3 occasions for brunch and lunch.
Read moreI love the atmosphere. It's dim and cozy inside. I love that they used potted ivy plants as centre pieces.
I've been impressed with my main meal all 3 visits. On my first visit, I had the portobello mushroom burger (one of my favorite meals of all time). Next I tried the black bean burrito. Then I had a bean and tofu breakfast burrito made gluten free. My meals have been fresh, fast and delicious.
I am not hooked on their desserts yet. I tried a gluten-free chocolate peanutbutter cheesecake and it tasted more like a cake than a cheesecake. I also had a gluten-free almond chocolate chip cookie, which was a little on the hard side and not as flavourful as some of the gluten-free cookies I have had in the city.
Despite that, I love their food enough to want to go back.
Pros: cozy atmosphere, great entrees, friendly service
Cons: desserts
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