You can ask for paninis with vegan cheese, and bagels with peanut butter and jam. Ask about their daily soup, it might be vegan, too. Deju Vu Diner is one of the best vegan restaurants in Orangeville, despite not being completely plant-based.

We really have the next best thing here… a full vegan menu! They also have a freezer section with more vegan food to bring home. At the restaurant, you can order:. Bluebird Cafe and Grill is a great choice for vegans as you can definitely find plant-based meals there.

It requires some small modifications of menu items to make it work. When we dined there for lunch one day, the server was really helpful in that regard.

There are several pastas that can be prepared vegan with their naturally vegan noodles, like penne and angel hair pasta. You can also order any of their vegetarian pizzas with the cheese removed as the pizza dough and sauce is vegan. The dish has roasted red pepper, Bermuda onions, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula tossed in a rosemary and garlic extra virgin olive oil.

Mill Creek Pub is a great spot in town for pub grub and pints. It comes with a side of fries. It looks like this is the only vegan option on the menu, but I love that the dish is prepared vegan naturally without any changes. The veggie sandwich can be prepared vegan by substituting mayo and goats cheese with hummus.

The portobello burger is vegan if you swap out the bun for sourdough bread. There are also a couple of salads that look vegan, too. Rustik Local Bistro has the vegetarian and vegan menu items clearly marked on the menu.

Now, there is a veggie burger on the menu, but you will need to inquire as to whether or not the patty is vegan. The vegan dishes on the menu are both salads. The Rustik salad has mixed greens, shaved vegetables, toasted almonds and mustard vinaigrette. The protein bowl looks a little more like a full meal with spicy chick peas, shredded carrot, black beans, quinoa, edamame, spinach and tarragon vinaigrette.

The Orangeville Farmers Market is an all-season market with a large outdoor market on Saturdays in the spring, summer and fall, as well as an intimate indoor winter market between November and April. When I travelled to Orangeville, I visited during the winter months, so I was able to check out the Orangeville Winter Farmers Market.

While I ended up purchasing some locally made jam and some veggies, here are a couple of stalls that stood out to me. Shine Baking Co is a small bakeshop offering vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free delights that are suitable for those with various food allergies and dietary preferences.

They all look amazing. Try their Nanaimo bars, brownies, bars, rice krispie squares and cookie sandwiches.

Shine Baking Co also offers savory meals that are ready to heat up and enjoy at home. The menu changes weekly and you can pre-order these dishes from their website for pickup at the market. When I visited the farmers market, they had a harvest grain bowl and vegetable biryani.

This is a fantastic spot to grab some lunch on the go. Everything at Petit Lapin is free from nuts, milk, eggs, soy and wheat, among other common allergens.

The bakery is known for its custom cakes, which have their own dedicated Instagram page. Why you should go: Archway has everything from a well-rounded brunch menu to an elevated selection of dinner options, as well as a sizeable wine list.

The plant-based eatery is focused on delivering healthy and inspiring food and drinks, including a range of house-made lemonade mocktails. They advertise their food as "best enjoyed when shared," so bring a friend and split the bill! Why you should go: Falafel St. Jacques offers Middle Eastern street food, including — yet again — some excellent falafel, as well as vegan shawarma.

They also serve house-made bourekas, a traditional Sephardic filled pastry made with phyllo. This spot is known for its surprisingly big portions of tasty plant-based treats, perfect for a midday break. Why you should go: This vegan-vegetarian restaurant, founded just over a decade ago, serves "an urban blend of Mediterranean and comfort food" with a strong ecological bent.

Complete with environmentally friendly packaging and organic ingredients, La Panthère verte says it has also been voted best falafel in Montreal for almost as long as it's been open.

Why you should go: Now in two locations across the city, Lola Rosa is as known for its cuisine as it is for the hundreds of letters crammed into drawers at each restaurant — souvenirs from tourists, visitors, and long-time residents that add local flair to the plant-based dining experience.

The flagship Lola Rosa offers intimate seating and a well-liked mountain of nachos. The other location, a downtown brasserie, invites different vibes, but all focus on locally-sourced vegan food that's sure to please on date night or at brunch.

The crew of "compassionate gangsters" behind the diner and other projects seek to "defend animal rights" in all of their ventures, including their Vegangels Boutique selling clothing and gear.

Why you should go: Bistro Tendresse moves away from casual dining and towards something a little more refined. For lunch and dinner, the bistro offers calamari-style King Oyster mushrooms, tomato sashimi, and other reimaginings of meaty classics.

Tendresse also offers a full brunch menu on weekends from 11 a. Why you should go: This vegan café in the Plateau draws its name from the expression "lo mío es tuyo," meaning "what's mine is yours.

Why you should go: For some of the best and only vegan ramen in the city, Umami is a strong choice. Their philosophy is "cruelty-free gastronomy at its best," and as perhaps the first fully vegan ramen spot in Montreal, they're already making their mark. With plenty of Japanese classics besides the ubiquitous ramen, you can enjoy good drinks and a good meal no matter what you're craving.

Why you should go: Resto-Végo is a vegan fan favourite for good reason: its multitude of self-serve vegan and veggie options at its buffet is always full of delicious dishes, and the gourmet counter downstairs offers hot and cold vegan and vegetarian sandwiches, pizzas, baked goods and more.

Why you should go: A fully vegan sushi experience, Sushi Momo is known for its creative rolls, including a marinated mushroom hosomaki. They also feature dishes for those sensitive to soy, like a sweet potato-jalapeño roll with avocado.

The creator of Sushi Momo, chef Christian Ventura, has also spearheaded other plant-based Montreal favourites, including Bloom sushi. King Oysters make another appearance, this time in the form of meatless scallops.

LOV's calamari is created with palm hearts and makes for an adventurous starter. When it comes to mains, try the tofu fish n' chips or squash-based coconut curry. Why you should go: Once you've had your fill of vegan mains and appetizers, brunch spreads and bakery finds, it's time to branch out into dessert.

Hoche Glacé offers both plant-based and dairy-based ice cream options, including ice cream cakes and milkshakes. They also feature vegan and non-vegan "tourbillons," or swirls, with ice cream blended with add-ins like cookie dough, brownie and tiramisu.

Why you should go: Finally, we've made it to the crown jewel in Montreal's vegan dessert scene: all-plant dessert superstar Sophie Sucrée. The bakery creates pastries, cakes and more all without animal byproducts, making it a great spot for picking up those after-dinner treats.

They also offer savoury pastries, like a spinach scone, but the sweet options are undeniably enticing. Already have an account? Log in. Summarize comments Later. Dine-in or delivery, these spots are nourishing folks of all culinary persuasions.