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Vegetarian cuisine restaurant, re-opened Aug 2013 after move. Small space, one might share a table with others. Creative bar menu. Live music some nights. Open Mon-Wed 11:30am-9:30pm, Thu-Fri 11:30am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.


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207 Reviews

First Review by Loudan1979

blissful_brittany

Points +130

Vegan
12 Jul 2018

Poor Service

Eaten here twice and both times the service was bad, we were the third table in there but the server was very slow coming to take our order, food took a while as well, the food does make up for it but not enough to go back. lots of vegan and gluten free options tho. fairly priced for the size of the meals as well.

Pros: lots of options

Cons: slow service, long wait

JayPines

Points +71

Vegan
03 Jul 2018

Great all veg spot!

A solid vegetarian spot in Banff! Tons of exciting and eclectic dishes, most of which can be made vegan. Don't believe the previous reviews that they serve meat are inaccurate, the ravioli dish has lobster and oyster mushrooms. For summer visitors, they even have lunch take-out specials for $13!

Pros: diverse menu

Cons: pricey

AutumnTierra

Points +1450

Vegan
03 Jul 2018

Strange adaptations of comfort food

I’m giving it four stars, because it is the only all veg restaurant in the area. Most of the menu is vegan and the server is very knowledgeable about vegan and gluten free. The menu is very eclectic, but the recipes are quite strange. My friend remarked that it seemed like the chef came up with the recipes when he was high. The nachos and poutine do not taste like nachos or poutine. They aren’t bad, but they are quite strange. The nachos are like a fruit salad on chips and the poutine was curry potatoes. The atmosphere is good, kinda trendy. The prices were very high.

Pros: Mostly vegan menu, Good atmosphere , Good location downtown

Cons: Extremely expensive, Very strange twists on comfort food

AndrewBrowning

Points +72

Vegan
30 Jun 2018

An unexpected find!

A chilled & layed back eatery. Great menu for both vegetarians and vegans, especially when it's quite difficult to find places to eat in the area.

Will be back the next time I'm in town.

Unograd09

Points +84

Vegan
23 Jun 2018

Awful.

I'll keep this brief. Prices are exorbitant. The waits between courses were really trying our patience. The recipes were weird - sort of being pretentious for the sake of it. Also you really need to be careful to specify vegan if that's your diet - they appeared to have a lot of real cheeses on the menu - and one item with actual lobster (the ravioli).

The final straw here was the manager made us feel awful. Long story short - we were brought an incorrect item - but we didn't realize it was incorrect (was the daily soup) and started eating it - the correct soup was then brought out and the manager took the half-eaten incorrect item away from us saying "it's not what you wanted"... uhh.. can't we keep it - we really like it and it's half-eaten? Nope - he was willing to charge us for it though if we wanted it. We then found a hair in the correct item - so we asked for it to be removed from the bill - to which he basically read us the riot act - in front of other customers. Okay - I get it - you feel a need to defend your product, but sometimes the customer is right. On a smaller note - I requested tofu be added to my dish (Hong Kong Noodles) - and as was par for the course - was not in it, but was on the bill.

The only positives we felt were the cafe is pretty cool - local artwork and nice energy, and our actual server was really sweet.

Pros: Server was really nice, Cafe has a nice energy, Location in downtown Banff is nice

Cons: Manager, Prices, Waits for food

JimBray

Points +24

Vegan
19 May 2018

Fantastic!

Cute, artsy cafe with a great wait staff and fabulous food! We both had the ramen and a side of bread wedges. The ramen was sublime and perfectly seasoned. This was easily THE best ramen we have ever had! The Shotgun Wedding Brown Ale was smooth with a nice balance of chocolate and caramel. Everything on the menu is vegan except two vegetarian selections.

Pros: Almost every item is vegan.

Mdionne13

Points +32

Vegan
26 Mar 2018

So good!

After hearing all the hype of this place I had to try it out, and I must say, it did live up to the hype! Yes, the prices are high but as most are saying, everything it Banff is. After a long day so skiing the Chili Chai hot chocolate with vegan whip was amazing! Will definitely have to go back before my visit is over!

Rewalls

Points +19

Mostly Veg
24 Feb 2018

Tasty tacos!

It was hard to chose from their impressive menu so we went for the Tuesday special, which was tacos- $12 for two instead of the usual $18. We had the vegan versions and they were delicious. Although they didn’t look huge they were filling. We also ordered char Sui tofu which was yum. Staff were friendly and the place has a nice atmosphere.

AdamFrank

Points +378

Vegan
20 Feb 2018

Same as everywhere but better

Everywhere in Banff is expensive. So is Nourish. But besides being expensive the restaurant is definitely our favourite. Vegetarian fare that is easily made vegan. Service was pleasant and helpful. They can make a huge variety of sodas. Just think of it and they can probably make it. I think I had a gnocchi or pasta dish and it was superb. Everything was great. Only knock is the expense.

Pros: delicious, lots of vegan, make your own pop

Cons: expensive

emmc734

Points +65

Vegan
17 Jan 2018

Delicious and Amazing

Everything on the menu sounds so tasty. I went on taco tuesday where i was able to get two (well-filled) tacos for $12. These were phenomenal and so packed with flavour. I couldn't decide which one I liked more. My friend got the ramen and she spent a short period seriously debating whether or not it would be rude to drink the broth straight from the bowl because she loved it so much. We both ended our meal with the raw cheesecake which was a bit of a splurge but worth every penny. The flavour of the day was 'orange and coconut', and was beautifully plated.

Our waitress was lovely and we were seated quickly. We did not have to wait long for any of our food or drinks.

Pros: Extensive vegan menu, Vegan desserts

Cons: Smallish space

We loves vegan

Points +57

Vegan
24 Oct 2017

One of the few vegan options in Banff

Excellent food and service with an all vegan menu. We ate fajitas with of course vegan cream cheese, the seasoning was excellent. Kudos to the chef and server who was very pleasant.

ArianaRoach

Points +442

Vegan
21 Sep 2017

Interesting nacho's!

My boyfriend and I visited Banff and decided to try Nourish Bistro after hearing all the hype. We found that the prices were quite high (but all of Banff is expensive). What we ended up getting was the Nacho's with the $6 size-upgrade. It was a really good amount for the two of us (and we eat a lot). I think that would be the cheapest, most filling option for two people. The nachos were so unique though. There was a delicious dairy-free cheese sauce (that we had to specify as vegan) and I believe it said 27 other toppings. There were even fruits. It was such a weird combination of food, but somehow it all tasted amazing.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Unique food

Cons: Price

MemphisCadeau

Points +38

Vegan
21 Sep 2017

expensive for not that great food

It's pretty much like the rest of banff
Overpriced but nothing special

ShariJohnson

Points +38

Vegan
19 Sep 2017

Unique dishes but very "nourishing"

They have a TONNE of vegan options and is situated a little bit out of the hustle and bustle of the Banff main street. The food wasn't quite worth the money it cost but was still pretty good and I'd probably go back again to try something different. I had the "let-us-rap" and it was an interesting combination of flavours. Didn't hate it but probably would order something different if I went back.

Pros: Friendly service, vegan-friendly, great location

Cons: A little pricey, unusual flavours

powerflo

Points +39

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2017

Nourish Bistro

I had the delicious "Mac & Squeeze" plate. It was a large portion.
We sat outside which was very nice.

Cons: No WiFi

rebduck

Points +61

Vegan
14 Sep 2017

Unexpected find, great cheesecake

I visited Banff in June 2017 and wasn't expecting to find much in the way of vegan delights. This place even has vegan poutine, although I wasn't a big fan as the potatoes were undercooked. Varied menu and friendly staff happy to make recommendations. I absolutely loved the vegan cheesecake, worth a visit for that alone! I rejigged my travel plans to return for a second visit.

Pbarry

Points +104

Vegan
09 Sep 2017

Two really enjoyable meals

We were concerned that we may struggle to find good plant based food in Canada. We need not have worried about it, in Banff anyway. Nourish Bistro was highly recommended by the hotel. The restaurant just does vegetarian and vegan dishes. We had a big menu choice. We enjoyed our meal so much that we came back again the second night of our stay. The first evening we shared bean burrito and a noodle dishes. I'm glad we opted to share as I preferred the bean burrito which my wife had chosen! The noodle dish had a coconut base and was a little bit too sweet for my taste. The second evening we shared burrito and portobello mushroom fajitas ~ both dishes were delightful and I would highly recommend either or both. Overall Excellent food and friendly service. Also a great selection of drinks including locally brewed craft beers and cocktails.

Anirac

Points +3116

Vegan
05 Sep 2017

Great experience

I did not check happy cow and only stumbled in this place because of the live music. Did not plan to hVe a dinner but I had to order something after I found out they offer tons of vegan options.
I had the Brussels sprouts and I was amazed what you can do with a veggie starter. They where so good!
I came again the next night to order a main (rice noodles in coconut peanut sauce). Was absolutely delicious and I am wondering why there are so many bad reviews here.
The other thing I liked was the big drinks card -they have a great selection of beers and ciders and cocktails.

Pros: Really great food, Nice staff

dlachica

Points +3056

Vegan
03 Sep 2017

curry hot pot

Curry hot pot indicates its vegan. However, the nan they serve with it is NOT.

2lentilforyou

Points +524

Vegan
22 Aug 2017

I agree overrated

Veggie restaurant with vegan options. However you have to make sure to ask for the vegan options. We enjoyed our two choices but none had an amazing pop to be super tasty. The fake cheese sauce on the nachos was good, on the mac and cheese it was good too but a bit more like curry sauce. I know it's Banff but super expensive for what you get. I agree with the meh reviews. However we did want to support a vegetarian business.

Bumblebee13

Points +161

Vegan
07 Aug 2017

Lovely food

As vegans from Oregon our Canadian cousins told us we would starve in Alberta. I'm so glad that they were wrong. Nourish in Banff was a wonderful surprise. It was a wait for the food but when it arrived it was clear that the chef put his heart into it, lovely presentation and lovely flavors.

Pros: nice interior, great food, friendly staff

Cons: food took awhile, get a drink, appetizers, relax

faunus

Points +38

Vegetarian
05 Aug 2017

Poor .... and best avoided.

My daughter and I stopped here for dinner yesterday. I ordered the Thai curry dish. Quite possible one of the worst "Thai" dishes I've ever tried to eat. An oily watery broth with no real flavour at all, a few overcooked vegetable bits and four small pieces of fried plain tofu. Oh and a small bowl of under cooked and gritty cheap basmati rice. All yours for the princely sum of $24.00 plus tax. Oh and you have to pay extra for the protein part of the meal!

My daughter ordered the mushroom ravioli, which arrived partly raw and uncooked! She felt quite queasy after tasting it - perhaps because just a few minutes before she'd returned open mouthed from the washroom which she'd described as filthy and "disgusting" with no soap to wash her hands with!

We called over the manager, who initially attempted to assure us that he knew better than we did and that the food was fine. I did find this somewhat amusing at first - I have been a strict vegan/vegetarian much longer than the young man in question has been alive, and have worked for the same amount of time in the organic food industry (nearly 45 years!).

Funnily enough the resto had a superb wine list - one of the best I have seen for organic vegan options (in Canada)!! Of course the prices were just ridiculous ..

Such a shame that I cannot recommend the only
'real" vege resto in Banff. This place is simply not deserving of your time, money or taste buds. Avoid at all costs!

Pros: Good Wine List!

Cons: Terrible food!, Dirty facilities and disgusting washrooms!, I'd give it one star if I could!

Woodrow468

Points +69

Vegan
31 Jul 2017

Great Vegan Food and Friendly Staff

This was a great dinner with a friendly staff. We had the Curry Hot Pot which was really good. The booth at the back of the restaurant is perfect for a family with kids because you are away from other diners.

BrittneyYawney

Points +18

Vegan
20 Jul 2017

Vegan Heaven

My husband and I were quite surprised to find a fully vegetarian restaurant with TONS of vegan options. Really cool atmosphere and great staff. The staff was very knowledgeable and catered to the vegan options; they really get you excited about the menu as they seem to have a lot of passion for the food. My husband and I had the Mac and Squeeze with potato Gnocchi, the King Kong noodles with tofu, Poutine, and 3 hangover smoothies (best smoothie I've ever had.) The food was amazing and we will definitely go back! Highly recommend.

xJasperx

Points +96

Vegan
16 Jul 2017

Meh indeed

Since this place has good reviews overall I was hoping the review just before this one was a one-time experience. Unfortunately, "meh" is exactly what this place was for us.

I really wanted to like it because I want to support full veggie restaurants, especially in towns like this. However... Both the food and drinks are very overpriced for what you get. I ordered a $7.50 ginger soda and got some watered down stuff that perhaps remotely tasted like ginger. As for the "porto fajitas", it was pretty hard work to find roughly 1.5 regular mushroom in it - no portobello to be found anywhere. The vegan "cheeze sauce" tasted more like curry. The staff seem to be very pro-active though, as they will ask you what you think of the food before you have even had a chance to take a bite and also take away your plate before you are fully finished if you are not careful.
The only reason for me to go back would be to support the fact that they are a vegetarian restaurant.

Pros: Full veggie

Cons: Overpriced, Food not very tasty

faunus

05 Aug 2017

Matches my own experience. I'm really somewhat amazed at the good reviews this place has - perhaps the reviews can be gamed here?

sglcklch

Points +3027

Vegan
15 Jul 2017

Meh

Just had dinner here last night. We ordered the kale salad, the brussels sprouts, and the curry hot pot. The first two were passable; the curry was really subpar. It tasted watered down and very weak. The so called "naan" was three tiny pieces of white bread. All food seems to lack vegan protein by design, so you feel like you have to fork over another $6 to add tofu to your order, which in our case was three small slices of soft tofu that were unseasoned and pretty much tasteless. What a rip-off!

You're being price-gouged by eating here because they know they're the only game in town. The food was average at best and overpriced for the quality, even for Banff. Charging $24 for that wishy-washy yellow sauce they call curry with some filler veggies and tofu thrown in is egregious.

This place is somewhere between 2 and 3, I rated down because I can't really think of one thing that I'd come back for.

Cons: mediocre food, pricey

japortillab

Points +25

Vegan
26 Jun 2017

An amazing restaurant!

Nourish Bistro is in fact an amazing restaurant. Food is delicious although it is a little bit pricy, but well you're in Banff, AB so it's something you would expect.
The times I've been there, the customer service has been great as well. And most of all the place is so cozy and well decorated that it just makes you feel amazing eating that great food.

Pros: Excellent taste, Great menu, Great customer service

Cons: Expensive




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