Mediterranean food truck turned brick-and-mortar 90-seat restaurant with bar in 2017. Serves a selection of beers and wine on tap plus cocktails, coffee, and juices. Menu offers dishes like shnizalonim battered smoked tofu, schnitzel platter, chickpea fries, frittata, french toast, hummus and falafel, baklava and chocolate ganache torte for dessert. Open Mon-Thu 10:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 9:00am-11:00pm.
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4298 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5V 3P9
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173 Reviews
First Review by GlobetrotterMUC
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Points +110
Phenomenal - Edit
Really excellent food, great variety, and large portion sizes.
Read moreThere are far too many vegan restaurants that simply provide veganized versions of meat dishes where some fake meat and cheese feature - not so at Chickpea, where each dish is a celebration of flavours and ingredients... this is vegan *cuisine* the way it should be done.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-04
Pros: Large portions, Easy neighborhood parking, Fantastic flavours
Cons: Gotta come to Vancouver
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breanimator
Points +30
UNREAL Good! - Edit
Amazing. The chickpea fries are insane, I’m obsessed with them. As a vegan, I never thought I’d actually *want* to only have fries for dinner, yet here we are! The lions mane tacos were also great.
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kaled97
Points +899
Best brunch - Edit
The portions are massive, the food is creative and everything tastes wonderful. Would very highly recommend!!
Read morePros: Delicious, Big portions, Creative
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StacyNeilson
Points +140
Come here every time I visit Vancouver - Edit
If I travel without a vehicle it’s on DoorDash or one of the other apps
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Super flavourful and unique dishes , Everything I’ve had has been amazing
Cons: I don’t live near there , Not open 24/7, Not a franchise… yet
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AshwinJagtiani
Points +15
A Vegan Delight with an Array of Choices - Edit
Exceeded all expectations. The food was exceptional, the service outstanding, and the menu choices abundant.
Read moreWhat impressed me most was the wide variety of plant-based dishes available. Chickpea offered a remarkable selection, from traditional favorites to innovative creations. Each dish showcased the versatility and creativity of vegan cuisine, leaving me spoiled for choice.
The staff provided impeccable service, guiding us through the menu with friendly and knowledgeable assistance. The attention to detail and passion for vegan food was evident in every aspect of our visit.
Very knowledgeable about allergies also.
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js-toronto
Points +1595
My favourite restaurant in Vancouver!! - Edit
Whenever I’m in Vancouver, visiting Chickpea is a priority. Huge portions of really tasty food. I haven’t tried their whole menu but I’ve loved everything I have ever ordered here. Hummus to die for, the chickpea fries are perfect, and the flavours are great. They even have some pretty boozy (good!) cocktails.
Read morePros: Hummus platter, Chickpea fries, Amazing flavours
Cons: Washroom is bad
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BunMum
Points +724
Fresh, flavoursome & generous portion size! - Edit
Me and my partner love Chickpea - he’s not vegan but it’s one of his favourite restaurants!
Read moreWe’d previously eaten from the Chickpea food truck so wanted to try another vegan restaurant on my birthday (not because we didn’t like Chickpea but just because I like to try all the vegan restaurants out there!) but the wait time on the others were too long so we ended up at Chickpea again.
We got as much food as we could and all the flavours were amazing - it was like the freshest buffet of flavours. I got the platter with cauliflower and the mini slaw side - cucumber/dill thing and that was one of my favourite parts of the meal!
The restaurant had a great bustling but relaxed vibe, we ate at the bar but it was a wonderful experience and I’m glad we ended up at Chickpea again… whether you eat at the restaurant or the food truck, you’re guaranteed great grub and generous portion sizes, whilst also eating healthy (or so I like to think, at least).
Pros: Fresh food, Generous portion size, Variety of flavours
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Rob-o-bot
Points +374
Great overall with one misstep - Edit
The Benedict was really good, tasty home fries, and delicious baklava. One misstep - We got it delivered so I know it’s not always at it’s best but the beyond sausage in the dish I got need to be cooked for much longer. It was cold and clearly undercooked. A previous picture showed it use field roast which you can cook for much less time, beyond needs to be cooked.
Read morePros: Benedict, Home fries
Cons: Undercooked sausage
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Sauvageqq
Points +269
Absolutely delicious - Edit
Ahsolutely delicious mediterranean cuisine. Would 100% recommend
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caw
Points +2833
Great blueberry pancakes - Edit
Visited again and loved their chickpea tapas.
Read moreHad their blueberry pancakes and fresh carrot ginger juice 2 days in a row they were so good. Great music, great atmosphere, great menu.
Updated from previous review on 2018-06-26
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MarcusK
Points +1328
Very, very surprised - Edit
First time here and absolutely love the food. It’s next to Meet on Main but this place deserves your attention. The chickpea steak is one of the best dishes I’ve had in a long time. Made from fava beans it’s incredible how closely the taste and texture is to steak.
Read moreThis place definitely deserves your consideration and multiple visits. The cuisine is all vegan so I’m looking forward to trying all dishes.
Pros: Steak is incredible , Good selection of beverages , Good selection of vegan dishes
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Ani88
Points +30
Definitely a favourite - Edit
Read moreStaff are awesome
Pros: Loads of options , Tasty , Different menu
Cons: There's only 1 branch
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Ageorge06
Points +174
Best of Vancouver! - Edit
I never miss an opportunity to eat at Chickpea when I visit Vancouver. Everything is fresh and delicious. I recently tried the carrot cake for the first time and it did not disappoint. This place is at the top of my list for Vancouver restaurants.
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ktravel
Points +266
Even better than expected - Edit
We recently visited Vancouver and were excited to get to try Chickpea. We made a reservation and were seated quickly. Our waiter was very nice and I loved the space. Our food was wonderful, the best falafel I’ve ever had. All the flavors and textures were spot on. We can’t wait to come again on our next trip.
Read morePros: All vegan, The flavors and variety, So many options to choose from
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Orangemav
Points +66
Delicious and huge servings - Edit
So good! Dishes like I’ve never had before. Great breakfast but also lunch or dinner food. Highly recommend. Good value too!
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gingerplummy
Points +4321
One of my favourites - Edit
This is probably one of my favourite restaurants in the world, and I’ve been backpacking to 39 countries as of Jan, 2023. I think I eat there too many times over the last 10 years already but I never get tired of it. The taste is very authentic and it’s vegan, this makes it GOLD to vegans in Vancouver! Must try their CALAMACHICK (GF): Oyster mushrooms deep-fried in cayenne tempura batter with a tzatziki & parsley garnish. Squidlessly delicious! I can’t remember how many times I order this dish!😉
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-07
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Seatown_vegan
Points +9005
I enjoyed it - Edit
Ordered the platter which came out Lightning quick and was plentiful. My main for the platter was the Calamachick, which is deep fried oyster mushrooms. I thought everything was good, but the hummus was nothing special as I was anticipating. The chickpea fries, on the other hand, were amazing.
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BrunoArderucio
Points +235
One of a kind - Edit
There’s not a menu item I tried and don’t love. Dependable, unique creations, flavours and textures.
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veganlibra69
Points +16
Mediocre vegan food - Edit
Make sure your chefs aren’t afraid of salt! Spice the food up
Read morePros: The whole menu is vegan, Soup de jour , Nice atmosphere
Cons: Food is quite bland, Somewhat pricey
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Myfannwy165
Points +208
Used To Be To Die For. - Edit
Was probably one of the best vegan restaurants in Vancouver but seems to have gone down hill. Maybe it’s the Mediterranean style but I’m not a fan of food served room temperature. Casual atmosphere, completely unpretentious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-21
Pros: All Vegan, Unique Menu, Inexpensive
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m-alice
Points +344
So Good - Edit
Had the falafel in pita and the chickpea fries. Everything was very flavourful and tasty. Would go there again. So many great looking vegan options
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Heatherw1019
Points +433
Can never go wrong - Edit
Everything I've tried so far is delicious. Great food.
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juliehornsby
Points +1078
Delicious!! - Edit
Super hearty food, great service, and very generous portions! Chickpea fries are super yummy!
Read morePros: Large portions , Friendly staff , Delicious all vegan food
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noxulifer
Points +93
Favourite restaurant in the city - Edit
Their flavours, portion sizes (and prices), and freshness are some of the main reasons why I keep returning. I've eaten here almost 10 times now, and I've always walked away extremely satisfied (and with leftovers!)
Read moreFavourite dish: Latkes Lox Benechick
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earth2jess
Points +22
10/10 First time at Chickpea - Edit
WOWOWOWOW I’m so mad at myself for not trying Chickpea sooner! Thank you to the people behind the Plant Curious coupon book for making me explore the city of delicious vegan food.
Read moreI got the platter with the roasted cauliflower and it was sooooo much food for one person! It came with a nice fresh mixed greens salad, 3 pita, hummus topped with crispy chickpeas, and of course LOTS OF CHICKPEA FRIES! They tasted like a mix between cassava and taro. They were sooooo delicious and addicting with the sauce they add on them. I didn’t expect a whole roasted cauliflower and it was sooo flavourful with the sauces and marinade. I had enough to pack up for my lunch the next day.
Pros: Cute easy to read menu and so many options!, Fun cocktail and mocktail menus, Big portions
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orya167
Points +16
Loved it - Edit
Great food!! Generous portions and excellent service. Good choice:)
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JenniferKellogg
Points +425
Busy and delicious - Edit
I looked on the wall and saw a special called the London fog Milkshake and ordered it on a whim. It was pretty fantastic. The french toast was hard to cut and very sugary but I ate it anyway. Stomach ache afterward from all the sugar. My daughter was not a fan of her sausage but ate the bacon. They were understaffed and kept people waiting at the door but many takeout bags of brunch were going out the door. I would like to try the savory breakfast or the pancakes. The menu is so large it is hard to choose.
Read morePros: Milkshake was top notch, Walked right in at 10am when it opened, Comfy booth seating with pillow
Cons: Very oily and sugary, Understaffed, Sausage was meh
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