Vegan
American
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
British
Breakfast
Canadian

All-vegan butcher shop that creates plant-based meat alternatives. Features deli sandwiches, hot foods, and a glass case display of deli meats, taco stuff'ers, bangers, and vegan cheeses to take home. On the weekends find brunch menu with several varieties of tofu bennys as well mains like poutine, breakfast burrito, smokey tempeh bacon bagel, and English breakfast plate. Eat on the premises or take to-go. At Victoria Market at The Hudson since 2017. Offers nationwide vegan meat boxes delivery. Reported closed August 2022.


94 Reviews

First Review by kels.the.veg.

Unibrows97

Points +425

Vegan
23 Oct 2018

Sooo good

I was only in Victoria for a day so stopped by for lunch and I had the Brunch burger which was sooo good. One of the best burgers I’ve had. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m here

RachelWright

Points +107

Vegan
17 Oct 2018

Great food and service

I had the brunch burger and shared the very Good Poutine, it was delicious and servers were very friendly. Loved the place - I’m here on holiday so sad I won’t be returning any time soon, hope the place does well - it deserves to!

MelissaPepper

Points +45

Vegan
24 Sep 2018

Best burger ever!

Everything there is delicious!😄

RudyFriesen

Points +22

Vegan
18 Sep 2018

Great Food

Fabulous food. Especially love the Very Good Burger and the Killer Greens. Cauliflower wings are fantastic. Great food all around.

Pros: Great Food, Friendly Staff, Excellent location.

Conzor

Points +16

Vegan
14 Sep 2018

Very GREAT Butchers!

Lived in Victoria for 4 years but unfortunately discovered this place after the first two. Love it so much. Great vegan hangover junk food style, very hearty and filling. Be prepared to wait a couple minutes on the weekends because their brunch options are super delicious too. Highly recommend! Also, snag their punch card for free meals for repeat diners!

Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Great kambucha

Cons: Sometimes long lines, Parking isn't great

SarahWatkins

Points +43

Vegan
19 Aug 2018

Really good

Located in a market type space downtown, you can grab to go faux cuts of meat to cook at home and hot and ready meals. I got the ribs from the 'butcher' counter to cook at home and the BBQ sauce flavour and texture was perfect! While waiting, I ordered a Big Mac and Mac and cheese to go and OMG Amazing is all I can say.

Pros: Delicious Can do other shopping in the market

Cons: Long wait for the prepared food ordered to go

ShannonHegedus

Points +157

Vegan
12 Aug 2018

Cool menu

I am usually happy with my order at VGB! It’s great to see a vegan business in Victoria.

Pros: Tons of options

Cons: Expensive

Roblinde

Points +127

Vegan
12 Aug 2018

Ambitious but lacks the wow factor

Easily the best vegan food in Victoria but dishes miss that extra 'wow factor' in terms of taste. Vegan comfort food is hard to come by in Victoria and TVGB delivers just that. The location is to be desired but is serviceable. Overall a can't miss in Victoria but doesn't quiet stack up to other vegan restaurants in the world. Also worth noting is that a lot of the time they will miss ingredients listed on the menu for an item.

Pros: only place in Victoria with comfort food, good food , owners are active in the vegan community

Cons: pricey , misses the mark in terms of taste

winniehoe

Points +318

Vegan
08 Aug 2018

An experience not to be missed

The Very Good Butchers is definitely one of the top places that you must try at least once in your life when you're in town (Victoria, BC), regardless of whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or neither! I have visited them numerous times & know that this will be one of the places that I will definitely bring my guests to try. Being a vegan butchery itself is already an interesting reason to visit. I'm pretty sure that you'll be pleasantly surprised by their creatively handcrafted delicious deli (vegan) meat which they have used in their dine-in menu options.

They have a tables available for customers who would like to dine-in, but you can always make use of the large seating area outside the shop so dining-in should not be much of an issue on a regular day. You can definitely have your food packed for takeaway. I like that their meat alternatives are also available in packages for takeaway so that you can also use them in your home-cooked meals sometimes. They also frequently carry a nice selection of vegan creations from other local (or fairly local) businesses, such as cheeses (vegan, of course!), ice cream, & baked goods.

If you are in town but are too lazy to go to their shop, they have also partnered up with Skip The Dishes so you can have your orders delivered to you if you live within the geographical boundaries. Here's a link to their profile: https://www.skipthedishes.com/the-very-good-butchers

Also, here's their website! https://www.verygoodbutchers.com

Updated from previous review on 2018-08-08

Pros: 100% vegan, (vegan) meat available for the home cook, has products from other local vegan companies

Cons: service can be slow at times, deli selections can be sold out quickly, taste of menu items can be inconsistent sometimes

marc280

Points +22

Vegan
24 Jul 2018

A must for every vegan (and the non-vegans too!)

Had the nacho salad and the Poutine and they were both awesome. Better than regular Poutine I had just the day before, and the shell the nachos come in is super tasty.

Reasonable prices and I want to go back for more.

Pros: All vegan options, serves Kombucha on tap too

MichaelSavegan

Points +2239

Vegan
21 Jul 2018

Take out and eat at the counter

They make their own vegan meat products. It is in a mini-mall in the city together with a bunch of other stalls.

You can buy products from the display counter or get sandwiches and platters. Jackfruit barbecue or sausages.

Pros: Interesting , Different

Cons: Not that comfortable to sit there

island_vegan

Points +20

Vegan
18 Jul 2018

Amazing

This restaurant is amazing. I found them through this app when looking for a new place to try some food on my way down to Victoria a little while back. I was super impressed by their menu amd when we got there, we were just stoked to be able to order anything on the menu without having to make alterations, as everything is vegan! The prices are also very reasonable and affordable. When we got the food we were even more impressed, it was delicious, creative and just tasty as hell!! Everyone should try their food, I would 10/10 recommend them to everyone I know (I already have 😂)

Pros: Completely vegan, Lots of different options, Uncommon options! (ribs, sunny-side eggs, etc)

tracahuno

Points +26

Vegan
07 Jul 2018

Awesome vegan restaurant in Victoria.

We had two burgers and the Mac-n-cheese. Everything was delicious and there was enough for leftovers later that night. Highly recommend. If you use google maps to get there just remember the store is inside a large building in the center. Find the entrance to the complex and go eat.

Pros: Tons of options, Friendly staff

VanCityVegan

Points +37

Vegan
03 Jun 2018

A Real Southern Meal, Veganized

I went here with my best friend (vegetarian) during a weekend stay in Victoria. I was immediately impressed with the broad array of butcher options, the striking and funny decor, and the prompt and kind service.

I ordered Ribs with Fries and a side of Mac and Cheese. The Ribs had a perfect smoky glaze, balancing sweet, savoury, and the slight charred flavours one would expect from perfectly smoked ribs. The texture was moist but with a satisfying degree of chew, yet didn't go so far into meat domain that vegans feel like they've entered the uncanny valley. I purchased another rack to take home and my fiancée noted that it looks more like a steak than ribs - I honestly don't think this is an issue, and the flavour and texture screams ribs over steak.

The fries on the side were crisp, well seasoned, and generally very well executed. The mac and cheese were al dente but unfortunately lacked a depth of flavour. I ended up taking the mac and cheese home and embellishing it with some vegan Gouda I had bought from the Very Good Butchers - the results were outstanding. They have such a fantastic selection of vegan cheese in their butchery side; I wish they would incorporate some of those cheese into their mac and cheese. I would certainly pay more for the incredible flavour boost!

All in all, an amazing establishment pumping out creative and flavourful vegan eats. In addition to the above, I brought some seitan bacon home and it was incredible. We sat at the bar and the staff chatted with us - they really added to our experience with their kind and interesting conversation. I've heard rumours of an expansion to Vancouver, and I honestly feel they will fill a massive void when they get here. I'm counting down the days!

Pros: Wicked selection of butchery goods., Price is generous in light of the quality/quantity, Texture and flavour of veganized meat products.

Cons: Mac and Cheese needed more love.

MizzB

Points +3833

Vegan
25 May 2018

Very good food

Victoria was the last port of call on a recent Alaskan cruise. I found The Very Good Butchers reviewed on Happy Cow, and had it on my must dine list for the few hours I would be in town. I took a bus from the cruise port to downtown Victoria, and was so glad I choose this over a guided tour.
Started with the very tasty very good poutine ( Canada, right?); fresh cut crispy fries topped by creamy gravy and luscious cheese curls. The creamy smooth mac & cheese topped with green onions was delicious. Crispy strip caesar salad was good as a side as well.
My non vegan companion was barely able to finish her very good burger, declaring it really good and wishing there was someplace like this near where she lives in Florida. I got the Buffalo style cauli wings to go; they were even good cold, as I had them for dinner after returning to the ship.
Unable to try the deli meats and cheeses, since I had no place to refrigerate them in my cabin. This full service vegan butcher shop makes them in house, and they looked awesome. Maybe next trip...
The Very Good Butchers serve up excellent food in beautiful downtown Victoria. Located in Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, inside the historic, re-purposed Hudson Bay Company building, there is a small amount of in restaurant seating, with more available in the shared food court area.
Service was very friendly, and accommodating. Excellent prices and generous portions as well.

Pros: 100% vegan comfort food, Affordable pricing, Ample portions

susanamoreira

Points +25

Vegetarian
21 May 2018

Great find in vancouver!

Had a few hours, wanted to taste. Not disappointed at all. Everything was delicious!

Pros: Amazing flavours! Great combinations!

Cons: Avoid if you are in a rush...

BrendaKnox

Points +30

Vegan
20 May 2018

Great place...

Great place... we had the Cauli Wings which were excellent and the rib. Very very tasty .... nice service & they have a counter where you can buy options to take with you too! It’s in the Victoria Market Place.

Andrew250

Points +49

Vegan
10 May 2018

Mmmmm

This is one of my favorite vegan restaurants. I can eat my pre-vegan favorite foods without the guilt. Friendly service with a plethora of dine-in and grocery items.

JessicaKlose

Points +552

Vegan
30 Apr 2018

Great space with great food.

Amazing burgers, poutine, cauliflower, just about everything.

Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Large menu

krimaro

Points +146

Vegan
07 Apr 2018

Best 100% vegan place in Victoria

Everything on the menu is 100% vegan, and DELICIOUS. Gluten-free options. Reasonably priced for how much food you get. Cozy atmosphere. Easy to locate downtown Victoria. THE BEST MAC & CHEESE. Trust me.

MarionRuhrmann

Points +230

Vegan
05 Apr 2018

best vegan burger

Loved it !! I ate many vegan burgers in the US but THIS one was the best!!!! The cascadia burger is just amazing! Highly recommended!! Staff is also nice and helpful. Raspberry ginger kombucha was tasty too!

Pros: everything

AnastaciaJanowska

Points +555

Vegan
05 Apr 2018

Kombucha on tap!

Everything is yummy. Great burgers, pulled jackfruit, filling salads. And kombucha on tap! Makes you come again and again.

DaveHarris

Points +385

Vegan
30 Mar 2018

Amazing!

Love this place!

marieroberts

Points +1548

Vegan
13 Mar 2018

omg. so good

Had a Big MAC burger and fries 10/10!!!
Chicken Caesar salad - delicious!!
Brought home Smokin Bangers and just finished them for sinner - also 10/10!
Definitely recommend!

Pros: all vegan

Cons: my hubby had the Chili and wasn’t impressed at all

oceaniclove

Points +64

Vegan
27 Feb 2018

Had to visit, all the way from HK

Dropped by as really wanted to check out after seeing online. Had the Smokey Burger which was awesome, tried some of their pepperoni which was off the scale. Happy family. Bought some to take home.

Pros: had some carnivores with me who lived locally, bot

Cons: a long way from our home in HK

ChuckWilliams

Points +215

Vegan
10 Dec 2017

Vegan Big Mac anyone

The burgers are made of beans with no artificial weird stuff. The gluten free version is amazing and the Big Mac is to die for. A must visit when in Victoria.

unhappyveggie

Points +24

Vegan
17 Nov 2017

Best Burgers in Town

Very friendly staff, fresh, organic ingredients and creative meals. Best mac and cheeze and burgers I ever had!!

Pros: organic ingredients, handcrafted meals , 100% plant based




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