Vegan restaurant with juice bar, bakery, and grocery space est. since 1997 and has been renovated into more of a diner type atmosphere than its original commune-like setting. Offers a menu of soups, salad, sandwiches, bowls, burgers, smoothies, tea, daily special, and brunch on weekends. Attached to the restaurant is its takeaway selling prepared dishes to take home as well various cooking ingredients like tempeh, rice, and chilled foods. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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182 Reviews
First Review by dennisthemenace
EvrenHenslegers
Points +50
Very good food, lots of choices, friendly personel - Edit
There were quite some choice. Very tasty food.
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chlod
Points +108
Super resto - Edit
Restaurant agréable avec un menu diversifié! Coup de coeur pour le paratha en entrée avec le beurre végé et le bol Okonomiyaki, absolument délicieux et plein de légumes et saveurs. Très bon rapport qualité-prix, on en ressort rempli! Hâte d'y retourner pour essayer d'autres choix.
Read moreUpdate : on y est retourné et on a pris le bol deluxe avec sauce buddah et un hamburger. Le burger était décevant (galette peu goûteuse) mais les patates étaient excellentes et le bol deluxe est délicieux avec la guacamole et le fauxmon!!
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-15
Pros: Bol Okonomiyaki, Paratha en entrée, Employés très sympathiques
Cons: Soupe dhal trop froide
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JuliaMeltzer
Points +122
Hearty and healthy classic - Edit
This restaurant opened the year I went vegan—1997. We’re of a similar vintage and as such I enjoyed a leisurely afternoon having the bacon caesar salad with tempeh and the samba juice.
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plantbaseddutchie
Points +802
So many options - Edit
Everything that was served here looked super delicious! I had the Gyro wrap and it was really good and a big portion. The Tempeh was nicely seasoned and it came with more veggies and a tzatziki sauce.
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andyjng
Points +5359
Good Takeout Options - Edit
AVP boasts to be the first vegan restaurant in Montreal and they look to have really expanded across the city. I was excited to check out their Pan-Asian menu and see what the hype was all about.
Read moreUpon entering, I noticed that they had a few of their pre-made signature bowls for takeout at a fraction of the cost. Seizing the opportunity, I purchased their Bali Bowl which includes marinated tempeh with greens in a ginger dressing. I was happy with my salad bowl as it really hit the spot after consuming a lot of non-veggies during this trip.
So while I didn't get to dine in this time around, the bowl did everything for me and I was able to continue my day sight seeing and full.
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CarlyAH
Points +48
The Classic - Edit
I came here the first time I went to Montreal, ~12 years ago. This was the first place I had vegan lox—blew my mind!
Read moreSo many great vegan spots have open everywhere in the last 10 years but Aux Vivres always still hits.
Pros: carrot lox
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MarieNguyenBenford
Points +468
Good, not great - Edit
We came here with a group of vegan and omni-eaters. Everyone enjoyed their selections, though the vegans less so. The menu was extensive, but as other users have commented, it was pretty standard as far as vegan fare goes. I was eager to try the huevos rancheros, but those are only available on their weekend brunch menu. It would be the only compelling reason for me to return, rather than to try a more original place.
Read moreHere’s the breakdown of our meal and tastings out of 5⭐️.
Appetizers:
Dahl soup: small portion 4⭐️
Chana Paratha: the tamarind and mint chutney made this dish 4⭐️
Potato wedges: 3.5⭐️
Mains:
Chili: 4⭐️
BLT sandwich: 3.5⭐️
Gyro sandwich: 3.5⭐️
California bowl with grilled tofu: 3⭐️
Thalia Malai Kofta: large portion size, but it was too sweet, I didn’t like the dill-esque dressing in the salad nor the overall combination of flavors. (2.5⭐️)
The fruit juices were good, but quite expensive, especially for the size.
Pros: Variety (but standard vegan dishes), Friendly staff, Allergy aware
Cons: Loud music, Standard fare, Pricey
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rikkio16
Points +791
Delicious - Edit
Went in near closing, so we looked at their takeaway options. They had many and were fairly priced. Got the dragon bowl and pumpkin cheesecake. Bowl was fresh and cheesecake had a nice texture. Both were delicious! No complaints here!
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francoisbolduc
Points +61
Always very good - Edit
The first restaurant I visited as a wfpb guy. I go or Uber 3 times a month. Consistent and always good. Of course I upper level service.
Read moreThat because I’m awesome … I eat plants!!!
Pros: Excellent, The service I get, Long operating hours.
Cons: Nil, Nil, Nil
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itscomputers
Points +25
delicious huevos rancheros - Edit
i got the huevos rancheros with a chai latte. it was so tasty. the tofu scramble was just right and the whole meal worked really well together
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Ändi-Son
Points +48
Great selection of fresh food - Edit
Tasty and fresh food with lots of different options
Read morePros: Healthy bowls , Fresh food , Friendly service
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Naan_
Points +57
Pleins de saveurs! - Edit
Service rapide et ambiance conviviale, les portions sont généreuses, je reviendrai définitivement, il y a tellement de choses à essayer sur le menu!
Read morePros: Diversité des plats, Service rapide
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holly-bb
Points +232
Cozy diner-feeling spot - Edit
We came here late, near the end of their dinner service, and it was peaceful and cozy on a winter night. They had a vegan version of malai kofta which was phenomenal and the whole reason we went! We also enjoyed a mango lassi, a chickpea curry dish with fresh flatbread, and a tasty slice of cheese cake. Great spot for indian flavors made vegan in a diner-style environment.
Read morePros: Veganized indian dishes, chill vibes, diner decor
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RS2020
Points +64
Must Try - Edit
I went with my omnivore friends and we all loved our food! The food is filling but not heavy. Relaxed atmosphere and staff. The menu also notes which items are GF and nut-free.
Read morePros: Friendly service, Delicious drinks , Big menu and portions
Cons: Basement bathroom
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BodhiBowl
Points +126
Sooooo delicious! - Edit
Really loved this spot, food was so fresh and delicious. The staff were also so lovely! Montreal is a vegan paradise and this is definitely a must!!!😄
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metope
Points +237
Amazing breakfast - Edit
Breakfast was really good. The gâteau fauxmage au baies was super delicious.
Read morePros: Huevos Rancheros is such a yummy plate, BLT also very good
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AlicjaWy
Points +584
Very good, desserts so so - Edit
Very good food but deserts were quite disappointing
Read morePros: Huge portions , A lot of choice , Flavorful
Cons: Deserts had artificial taste
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GabrielaTrindade
Points +39
Good! - Edit
Service was amaaaazing and the food was good too, but maybe too spicy (depends on what u order). The chili is great!
Read morePros: Food, Service, Place
Cons: Toilets
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MichelleP36
Points +1824
Fun, tasty cafe! - Edit
Really liked the big menu, and variety of options! The falafel appetizer was delicious, and the gyro was quite good! One of the reviews we read before going described it as old school vegan, and I could resonate with that -- They use the classic protein staples, such as tempeh, chickpeas and mushrooms, and don't have as many unique menu options as some of the newer places in the area. Still enjoyed our meal, and would go back in the future!
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DaveCavaliere
Points +44
A Vegan Gem - Edit
Great location, friendly staff, fair prices and absolutely amazingly delicious food!
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downtownNick
Points +616
Really Good. All Vegan. - Edit
Lots of Choices and affordable prices.
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MerryKringles
Points +344
My favourite place in MTL - Edit
This place has quickly become my favourite place in MTL. My work mates and I often buy the wraps and bowls from Rachel Berry, but since reopening I've gone in there to eat and it was amazing. I had the latke burger, which was super good and had lots of sauce. My friend and I shared cheesecake (peanut butter slightly better than the berry one) and on another occasion I had another burger takeaway.
Read moreThe sauces as always really good.. the dragon sauce is amazing.
The only downside is the wedges/potatoes. Pretty average as far as they go.
Updated from previous review on 2022-02-12
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JennaxSoares
Points +97
Bonjour/Hi - Edit
Everything is more exciting when you are on vacation but this is a place we go to at least twice. The brunch is delicious and I'm obsessed with the BLT with coconut bacon. Everything I've ordered was so good, including cake to go. I was thrilled to see the Malai kofta appetizer as it was favorite dish before I was vegan. We've had a few language barriers (totally my fault - no theirs.) I cannot wait to go back. Even the walk down St Laurent is wonderful.
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FlorianTDK
Points +4943
Old good vegan food - Edit
This is the old good vegan food. You won’t find any “new” food such as beyond meat or similar. It’s full homemade tofu/tempeh/seitan with classic cuisine.
Read moreI recommend to go for lunch because the plates are very huge
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McMallory
Points +2218
Super bon! - Edit
Ce resto était le premier resto végane dans la ville. Il y a un grand menu avec beaucoup de bon salades, bols, sandwiches, et burgers. La nourriture est fraîche est pas prétentieuse. Les portions sont énormes. Les serveurs sont gentils et le vibe est cool.
Read moreÀ côté du resto il y a un petit magasin et comptoir à emporter avec des goutes, des vinaigrettes, des repas surgelés, etc.
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kdotbakes
Points +377
Big portion, delicious, healthy options - Edit
I had the BLT sandwich and added wedges, it was so filling that I ended up needing to take a doggie bag. The menu has lots of healthy options - bowls, salads, and sandwiches.
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Ssawz
Points +418
Delicious Giant Wraps - Edit
We ordered the Dragon and Gyro Wraps for lunch and they were absolute monsters! We only ate half so we could fit dessert. The Dragon sauce is to die for and the Gyro wrap was delicious as well. The desserts weren't anything too special but still really good.
Read morePros: Huge Menu, Fresh Ingredients, Gigantic Portions
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