Small vegan take away opened May 2013. Focus is on seasonal local ingredients. Food is made in-house, and juices & smoothies are made to order. Has daily specials alongside breakfast food and Saturday brunch. Mostly take-out but has a couple of seats indoors overlooking the street and a couple of tables outside. Call ahead to place an order as the wait time can be long without preordering. Open Mon 12:00pm-8:00pm, Tue-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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2156 Windsor St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Added by TheVeganPeach on 27 May 2013
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86 Reviews
First Review by TheVeganPeach
VW44
Points +59
My favourite in Halifax - Edit
I am a bowl lover and Wild Leek delivers on bowls. Super fresh veggies and amazing dressings & sauces. Everything is good!!
Read moreLots of take away ready for home or picnics.
Warning: the desserts are baked on site and look as good as they taste!
Some GF options for those who want/need.
Pros: Super friendly service, Delicious healthy foods
Cons: Take away only no dine in
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Phoenix_Hudlin
Points +140
This place is WILD! - Edit
I LOVE the Wild Leek! Great atmosphere and amazingly delicious vegan food.
Read morePros: Amazing atmosphere , Affordable
Cons: There are none.
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hayls04
Points +452
Amazing - Edit
Best cookies I’ve ever had came out of this place. Cute little location and excellent baked goods.
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Veganup
Points +2122
A gem! - Edit
We ate at Wild Leek twice while in Halifax. What a gem! The Dragon fries are crazy good. Honestly one of the best potato dishes I’ve ever eaten. The Bahama Breeze onion rings were great too. Who knew coconut and onion play so well together? Buffalo tofu sandwich is also a good choice. The donair was decent (the one at Wooden Monkey is better), The seitan meat was nicely caramelized but the wrap contained lettuce (a big no-no as far as donair purists are concerned) and the sauce was more like mayonnaise. Really good Caesar salad. They also offer a good selection of baked goods, with 6 packs of frozen day old cupcakes available at a reduced price. We didn’t get a chance to try any of their bowls. This will definitely be the first place I eat the next time I’m in Halifax.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-03
Pros: Dragon fries, Good selection of baked goods
Cons: No tables, take out only, Not always close parking
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brooklynranta
Points +210
Decent vegan eats! - Edit
got an order on Uber Eats and quite enjoyed it! i had the vegan Mac and cheese which wasn’t too bad but was a bit bland for my taste. however I also got the kale caesar which was delicious! would try again, maybe trying some other menu items!
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SaraNorlin
Points +3714
Fabulous - Edit
Great place! The server was incredibly friendly and helpful. Absolutely get the dragon fries - they're the best food I've had in Halifax. The seitan mushroom mozz burger was ok - texture was great but it could have used a little something more in the flavor department. They also had a wide variety of baked goods.
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TamaraCC
Points +58
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
Delicious vegan food. There are so many good options on the menu that it is hard to pick a favorite. It is small restaurant and sometime there is a wait time to get in but it is worth the wait.
Read morePros: All vegan restaurant, Food is delicious, Vegan deserts
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AllisonN
Points +274
Cute place - Edit
Good vegan food, leaning into the crunchy-granola vibe. Good flavour profiles. Their dragon sauce has a cult following— you can add it to various dishes or get their dragon fries. Good variety of baked goods.
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Sam75
Points +327
Meh - Edit
I loved the Strawberry Fields smoothie, but the miso ginger noodles were not for me. All and all it's too expensive for what you're actually getting. There are better vegan restaurants in Halifax.
Read moreI'm still open to coming back, but only to try the brunch. I'm too disappointed with lunch/dinner.
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: Limited space, Pricey
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dajneal
Points +22
Really Tasty - Edit
My Wild Bowl was delicious, and the coconut cream pie was amazing, next time I'm in Halifax I'll be coming back.
Read morePros: Delicious, amazing desserts
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reduce
Points +100
Go here. - Edit
You're in Halifax? Well, get at least one meal here and you'll leave satisfied. Their brunch menu is delish and their portions are perfect. This small joint packs big flavour. I'll be back.
Read morePros: All day brunch , Friendly staff, Good portions
Cons: Small dining area
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CheekyChickpea
Points +226
Always a great meal - Edit
Wild Leek never fails to disappoint with their meals! The menu changes a few times a year it seems and they also have daily specials, so there’s always new things to try! The farmers breakfast wrap is amazing. I also love the dragon sauce they make. Only downside to the place is they don’t have a lot of seating.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly staff , Daily special
Cons: Limited seating , No delivery for take-out
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jessek
Points +1875
Fantastic food, especially for brunch - Edit
I've been to Wild Leek a couple times and really enjoyed it every time. Brunch is a real star, especially the benny with breakfast potatoes. The menu is varied enough that it even has options to please a difficult omnivore.
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ChristopherInfantry
Points +263
Good food - Edit
Quaint environment, nice staff, definitely a place to go
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LeaPetermann
Points +112
Gemütlich und lecker - Edit
Absolut leckeres Essen. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Auch die Säfte und das angebotene Bier waren sehr gut. Super freundliches und sehr junges Personal!
Read morePros: Super Auswahl an Gerichten , Frisch zubereitetes essen und Säfte
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KervensGertilus
Points +34
Tasty - Edit
I enjoyed the food very savoury. Even better the portions big portions
Read morePros: Lots of options , Helpful staff
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bogusromp
Points +76
Halifax needs more like this. - Edit
Such a treat to order anything on the menu and not have to worry about ingredients. A true vegan sit down restaurant.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan.
Cons: Can be busy, needs more seating.
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AliciaMarie
Points +154
Best vegan food in Hali! - Edit
My favourite vegan restaurant in the city! Everything I’ve had here has been delicious and the staff is always super friendly. I highly recommend the Breakfast Bowl and the GF Brownie!!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Amazing service with the best staff , Delicious fresh food
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jordveg
Points +16
Breakfast was great - Edit
Great breakfast and the service was superb. Will be back next time for dinner
Read morePros: Great amount of options
Cons: Not the largest seating area
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Eatalotoffood
Points +36
My favourite vegan restaurant on the planet.. so far - Edit
The Wild Leek is my favourite vegan restaurant. In a nutshell - it is delicious. The portions are huge. I recommend you go with others so you can share (and that means you can try more things!)
Read moreMy favourite dishes are the Breakfast bowl, the Wild bowl and the Dragon Fries because they come with Dragon Sauce. The breakfast bowl is a delicious array of roasted potatoes, mushrooms, onions and the BEST seitan I've ever tried. The wild bowl has rice, seasoned tofu and seasonal steamed veg. The Dragon Fries are roasted potatoes smothered with dragon sauce, banana peppers and green onions. I am salivating as I type! Dragon sauce.. you must try this sauce. It is liquid gold. I always come back just for this sauce! It's garlic.. salt.. sweet.. nutty.. Very hard to describe but very, very tasty. Please try it and see for yourself!
I also like their classic brunch plate. It has just about everything on there. Scrambled and perfectly seasoned tofu, potatoes, corn bread, some fruit and a really colorful salad. It is served with a delicious green dressing. They don't skimp at the Wild Leek!
To drink I recommend the wild tea - especially if you like ginger!
They often have neat specials like Bibimbap and Udon - things not on their everyday menu. They have lots of sweets too for those who like dessert.
The plates are always colorful and with lots of variety. The atmosphere is intimate but relaxing. It is a very welcoming place!
If you're in Halifax you definitely need to eat here. You won't be disappointed.
Pros: Delicious , Huge portions, Welcoming atmosphere
Cons: My belly won't hold their entire menu!
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stp-oneplantatatime
Points +20
Good, but not great. - Edit
Customer service definitely deserves 5 stars. However, for the price I wasn’t a huge fan of the food, I was expecting a bit more. I was hugely disappointed by the seitan bacon (too thick and wasn’t as fully-cooked/crispy like other “bacon” I’ve had before).
Read moreI really wanted to love the food, but I’d rather explore other options before going back!
Pros: Friendly staff, Large portions (very filling)
Cons: Pricey, Not a whole lot of options for non-breakfast
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Cherylmik
Points +31
A Jewel of a Find! - Edit
The Wild Leek is a small restaurant but big on taste! We almost didn’t stop in knowing they only seat 18. I will tell you this is a very popular place...at 2:30 in the afternoon we still had to wait for a table but it was totally worth it! We each ordered the specials and they were amazing...we even ordered 2 of the soup specials with grilled cornbread to take back to our hotel for dinner! You won’t be sorry you waited for a table at this jewel of a vegan restaurant!
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CLRtraveller
Points +9274
Delicious, vegan food! - Edit
Open seven days a week, shorter days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Brunch menu - available all day - includes tofu scramble, pancakes, benny and “nomlette.” Juices, smoothies, hot and cold drinks, craft beer (bottles and one on draft, plus one cider on draft), wine and cocktails. Burgers, wraps, bowls, salads, cheezcake, gluten-free brownies. First visit, I had the delicious chick’n pesto pita pizza, $14 - loved the crispy chick’n cubes, pesto flavour and other toppings. Next time, I had the excellent Daily Benny - a good “eggy patty” and cheesy sauce, and the sliced potatoes were nicely seasoned. Third time, I had the very tasty Thai Bowl (enjoyed the leftovers cold next day). Friendly staff, good service. There is still plenty on the menu that I want to try - next time I'm in Halifax!
Read morePros: all vegan, tasty food
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wallaceJlyn
Points +433
A MUST GO! - Edit
If you are in Halifax, vegan and want some food with flavour, you must make the time to stop in. I almost didn’t because I was told it’s a tiny spot and not fancy. Well, don’t let that stop you, take your food to go if you have to... it is soo worth it. I had the mushroom soup and Caesar salad, then had to get the asparagus and mushroom penne pasta. I ate the last of it in the airport cold and it was still delicious
Read morePros: All vegan with lots of options, Lots of flavour, Friendly staff
Cons: Be prepared to wait for seating, or take to go
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kristin16
Points +28
SO DELICIOUS! - Edit
Had the mushroom penne and my non vegan husband had the donair. We both loved everything. My husband said he wants to come back! 😊
Read morePros: Lots to choose from, Great portion sizes
Cons: Small space.
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vegan_vancouv
Points +210
Loved it! - Edit
Fully vegan with a nice variety of options (bowls, burgers, salads). Their gf brownie was SO fudgey and decadent!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Great food
Cons: Very small, seemed busy during dinner
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VAlanaV
Points +26
Best plant based restaurant in the HRM! - Edit
I once lived in Halifax, and try to visit every summer. As of last summer, my partner and I decided to make Wild Leek our official first stop from now on.
Read moreThe food is local, original, and full of amazing flavors. I made it my mission last summer to try everything on the menu at least once, and I'm excited to give this year's menu a go. (Hopefully I'll see some fan favorites if I'm lucky *wink*)
If you're not totally stuffed from your delicious meal, treat yourself to one of their desserts. I'm low key obsessed with the cupcakes.
To top it all off the staff is awesome! They have a friendly/casual/professional/passionate vibe that you just can't fake. I enjoy the beautiful humans that work here just as much as the food.
Did I mention the prices are great and totally accessible?
10/10 would recommend this place to any plant based foodie looking for delicious food that is made with love.
Wild Leek is not just my favorite vegan restaurant in the HRM, they are my favorite vegan restaurant period.
Pros: This place is nothing but pros! , Amazing local DELICIOUS food, friendly staff. , The pricing is super reasonable.
Cons: The only con is that they could use more seating., Old chairs are cute, they're scary if you're thicc, They dont also have a location in BC lol.
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