Vegan
American
International
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
Asian
Bakery
Fusion
Vietnamese
Breakfast
Closed on Holidays.

Health-minded and spiritually-conscious vegan restaurant offering an international cuisines menu, featuring dishes like veggie sushi, vegan pho, burger with kale salad, cashew cheese casserole, spaghetti with vegan meatballs, and new specials. Breakfast and brunch served daily. Est. 2014 previously at 180-3665 Kingsway St and moved here in 2018. Reported closed February 2024.


71 Reviews

First Review by carson

Vast

Points +449

Vegan
14 Jan 2024

So good!

One of my favorite places because they are Buddhist and fusion menu is a lot of fun. I usually get the dish with tomato sauce and avocado, baked polenta or something like that but it’s all good!

Pros: Staff, Philosophy , Delicious

Cons: Location, Expensive

BenVahabpour

Points +40

Vegetarian
02 Jan 2024

Good food/lovely staff

Food tasted good... Fresh ingredients.

Pros: Rice dishes, Drinks, Service

ricki42

Points +611

Vegan
07 Oct 2023

Disappointing, both food and service

After all the great reviews here, I was a bit disappointed.
I had the benny, the potatoes did not taste fresh and weren't crisp at all. The hollandaise was a bit gritty and more like a thick, mild curry sauce. The tofu was very plain. The mushrooms were good though and a nice touch.

Also, the service was really weird. It was my first time there and it wasn't clear to me whether I was supposed to order at the counter or whether they had table service; I tried asking but the person didn't seem to speak much English (or maybe I was unclear?). I started ordering at the counter but then the person taking the order walked away for a bit while I stood there, finally came back, asked again for my order, then finally put it in. It was just really weird and I felt like I'm inconveniencing them.

GoHerOwnWay

Points +1974

Vegan
06 Sep 2023

Awesome, wholesome food!

Had the Sunny Pate sandwich, super good and filling!

Amazing chaga tea as well! A little expensive for tea but the best I’ve ever had!

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-10

Cons: Tad expensive

DeanJen

Points +5655

Vegan
15 Aug 2023

A luminary of lachrymative lushness.

Bar or table seating. Public parking in the adjacent garage.

avocadora

Points +105

Vegan
10 Aug 2023

Mid but convenient

Sorry to say I don't agree with all the 5 star reviews here. I got the tofu scramble and the flavor and preparation was similar to what I can achieve at home. Nothing special about it and I'm pretty sure the hashbrowns were frozen roasted potatoes. I wouldn't go here again unless I was really hungry and couldn't wait to get anywhere else. Nice that it's all vegan, of course.

downthealiway

Points +50

Vegan
21 Jan 2023

YOU MUST GO HERE

This was the most amazing eating experience. This was myself, a friend and my partners first time here but we heard and asap so many repeat customers so we knew it was gunna be good. The service was STAND OUT and the food was to die for. #Veganuary

Pros: Lots of options, Amazing service , Best food! All of it was incredible

Cons: Small seating area

HBourse

Points +32

Vegan
11 Nov 2022

Amazing vegan food!!!

So much flavour, great choices

PamelaNewcomb

Points +35

Vegetarian
18 Oct 2022

Small but mighty!

A friend and I went here for lunch, I had the quinoa salad and my friend had the Pho. The waitress was very nice and I loved the calming atmosphere and music. Quinoa salad was very good and my friend enjoyed her pho. Unfortunately they were out of cheesecake but they did have some good looking cookies.

Pros: All vegan, Calming atmosphere

mairi_

Points +286

Vegan
18 Oct 2022

Great Spot!

The menu had lots of great looking options. Ended up getting the pho and it was delicious. Light and fragrant. Perfect for lunch.

Michael.kalmanovitch

Points +397

Vegan
14 Sep 2022

Good place to stop to eat dinner good vegan food.

Simple, tasty, nice atmosphere, promoting veganism/plant-food/lifestyle. I tend to try and eat here once or twice while I am in Vancouver.

Updated from previous review on 2022-09-14

Pros: I like that their menu & signage promoted veganism, Great service

LisatheVegan1

Points +32

Vegan
07 Sep 2022

Very good food.

Great food and service with a smile.

Pros: Great flavours, Friendly service

LittleVegan_

Points +718

Vegan
18 Jun 2022

Super cozy and healthy restaurant! 🌱

I ordered avocado toast with a oat mocha and it was delicious. Super friendly staff and welcoming environment. I will definitely come back, and recommend to my friends and partner.

JenniferDavis

Points +263

Vegetarian
19 Mar 2022

Healthy and tasty!

I recommend the lemongrass thai curry and the vegan Benedict. They were both very good! The portion was also generous.. you wont leave hungry😄

veganjosie

Points +16

Vegan
01 Feb 2022

Superb

Delicious, nutritious meals served by thoughtful, generous people. This restaurant is a haven of good -- a refuge.

Thank you, Van and Amy, for living your values.

🙏🏼

Pros: Great food, Great price, Great service

tonyakay

Points +3567

Vegan
31 Jan 2022

All star!

This place felt kinda secret. Really delicious food and a bright and friendly staff. The artwork on the walls is gorgeous and the food was clean and free from the things it should be free from. Highly recommended. #Veganuary

MarkSavoie

Points +16

Vegan
20 Jan 2022

Good place

Good service, ordered 2 appys and 2 mains, appys were 6/10 and mains were 3/10, sauces were tasty but most of the food was blend, textures werent too great either, i will move on to discover other van venues. Enjoy your experience

Mrguy

Points +39

Vegan
21 Nov 2021

Everything is good about this place

One of the best vegan restaurants here, or anywhere for that matter.

One of the unique things about it is that they are able to make very tasty food while at the same time being very healthy for you (nothing fried or greasy, or loaded with salt). Some vegan restaurants can't get always this combination quite right.

Pros: Great food, Great atmosphere, Great staff

Cons: Nothing I can think of

VinceCimo

Points +24

Vegan
24 Oct 2021

As good as it gets

Lotus Seed offers wonderful food at a great price with an amazingly friendly staff. Couldn't think of anything to improve upon.

Pros: Extremely friendly, Comfortable, Clean

DanicaMa

Points +30

Vegan
13 Oct 2021

Healthy Conscious Food

This hidden gem needs more people to come!! Glad they now sell their EZ Omelette and Sunny Toona in a couple retail stores so you can enjoy at home anytime :)

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-15

josmt46601

Points +198

Vegan
23 Sep 2021

Great food and Staff!

I’ve been vegan since 1972 and this place is truly fantastic! The staff were excellent too! Highly recommended!

Pros: Variety , Location , Quality

MelanieStevens

Points +97

Vegan
28 Aug 2021

So fresh!

I had the Satay Playter and it was so balanced and fresh! Their staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant was very clean!

Pros: Completely vegan!, Amazing service!, Delicious food!

WindLoverDonLinneySu

Points +18

Vegan
13 Jun 2021

Love it!

While in Vancouver on our sailboat, we tried to find some vegan restaurants. This is by far the best one we have been to here!!!

theresabee

Points +717

Vegan
07 Mar 2021

It Just Keeps Getting Better!

*EDIT / UPDATE #2: just visited for brunch today (March 2021) and specifically wanted to try out their new EZ Omelette and Sunny Pate Toona - yes, believe the hype! The omelette was incredible; very soft and spongey and went so well with the sautéed veggies it was made with. It’s even available in store as a pre-mix that you can make at home. Apparently great for making quiches!

We also tried the Sunny Pate Toona, and that was a hit as well! Definitely, definitely recommend booking your next brunch date here!

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I was thrilled to hear that Lotus Seed was opening a second location on Broadway! Firstly, it's a lot more accessible to us downtown folks (although I would gladly do the drive out to Kingsway for one of their Meatless Meatball Wich Sandwiches), and secondly, their menu offers a wide range of veggie goodness, no matter what kind of foodie you are!

On our first visit to the new location, we had the baked spring rolls for starters, the South America Burrito and the Almond Alfredo Spaghetti. The spaghetti was a dream... this will definitely be a top pick whenever I go back! The spring rolls were also incredible, and being baked, they tasted so different to the typical spring rolls out there. It also comes with a fabulous dipping sauce which is a must-try! The burrito was really hearty and is a great pick for people with voracious appetites! The owners are such wonderful people and the staff exudes the friendliness and family-like feel of this restaurant.

Update #1: I have heard that there was an addition of scramble tofu to the brunch menu, which I am so excited to try out!! This may just become the hottest new brunch spot in the area! More to come...!

Pros: Lovely, friendly atmosphere, The Alfredo Sauce Spaghetti!!, The menu's variety - there's something for all!

mirandasheppard

Points +93

Vegan
29 Oct 2020

Magical + Delicious Food!!!!

This was a magical little place that served superb food by lovely people in gorgeous surroundings.
We enjoyed sunflower pate sandwiches (gluten free option available), and spaghetti with vegan meatballs.
We sat in front of the bright storefront window which was lots of fun!!!

Pros: 100% vegan , Great Value , Incredible personal service by the owners

lynnys

Points +46

Vegan
14 Sep 2020

Very delicious vegan food highly recommended

Very enjoyable, clean, loads of options friendly staff

Pros: Very tasty , Wonderful staff

ChhaviNegi

Points +47

Vegan
29 Aug 2020

Awesome!!!

Suuuuper taste!
Ordered thai curry, summer special pancake, veggie wrap.. Awesome taste! I simply looove this place!

Pros: All Vegan, Tasty food, Lovely staff

Cons: None




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