Holistic diets that prioritize fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and grains are being adopted with enthusiasm the world over.
Whether you've been vegan for years or are just looking to get more veggies in your diet, these London, Ontario restaurants have something to suit everyone's lifestyle! It's easier than ever to enjoy vegan, vegetarian and plant-forward meals.
Plant Matter Kitchen
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Eat better, choose local and organic and choose better quality ingredients with food cultivated right from the farm! From revamped familiar favourites to global flavours—and everything in between—Plant Matter Kitchen creates whole food meals with no artificial ingredients. Good, organic, meals made from healthy and delicious real food. Say no to pesticides, chemicals, extra plastic and needless waste. Start with your next meal at PMK!
Oddburger
Oddburger is Canada’s first vegan fast food restaurant. Featuring a menu of all-day breakfast, burgers, salads, fries and even tacos, this franchise started right here in the Forest City! We recommend you try their Famous Burger: two house-made patties, onion, lettuce, dairy-free cheese, pickles and Oddburger’s famous sauce. Drool.
udupi KRISHNA
This hidden gem has been a favourite in the Tourism London office for a while now. Serving up traditional South Indian and North Indian cuisine, Udupi Krishna is London's only Indian Vegetarian restaurant. Their varieties of dosas, uthapams, idli, thali and vegetarian curries are served with options for jain, vegan and gluten free. The entire menu is also nut free! Simply let your server know and they'll recommend the best options!
The Tea Lounge
Come for tea, stay for lunch! Try The Tea Lounge's 'consciously delicious' menu. They've partnered with @teakandfig to provide delicious, whole food, plant-forward selections that live up to the same conscious and healthy standards with which they source their tea. There are even unique experiences like tea services (English Afternoon, English Garden, Little Royal Afternoon and more) plus pairing experiences (Matcha ice cream tea pairing, Japanese tea and sweets and more) that combine their incredible teas with delicious bites that you'll definitely want to try.
Buttercreme
On a quest to reimagine ice cream, cookies and desserts, Buttercreme is a must try. Hand crafted in small batches from local, whole and adored ingredients, their gluten free, dairy free and plant-based ice cream is for everyone. And when you love desserts as much as they do, their cookies are all you can dream of! In trying to develop a pancake recipe, they stumbled upon a deliciously chewy and soft cookie that's gluten free. Both dairy and plant-based cookie options available as well!
V food Spot
Proudly located in East London, V Food Spot takes your favourite nostalgic comfort food dishes and reimagines them with a plant twist. Not feeling adventurous? Enjoy classic eats like hand cut fries and cauliflower wings, deli-style sandwiches and “meaty” buttermilk fried chick’n. They specialize in small batch, artisan doughnuts and their weekly rotating menu includes the fast-food fusion favourite - The Chinese Takeout Burrito (pictured above)!
FRESH HEALTHY CAFÉ
At The Green Earth Café, you'll find an extensive array of choices, from freshly squeezed juices and smoothies to paninis, salads and hearty bowls. They prioritize using the freshest ingredients in every dish, with a menu specially focused on offering delicious vegan and vegetarian options. With a dedication to culinary creativity and a passion for plant-based eating, Fresh Healthy Café invites vegans and vegetarians alike to embark on a unique culinary journey.
If you're looking for sustainable, vegan eats that also taste delicious, we've got you covered. Click here to see more fantastic London restaurants with great plant-based options! And be sure to tag @tourismlondon and #ExploreLdnOnt in your plant-based pics for a chance to be featured on our socials and our website!
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