Where to eat Vegan and Vegetarian in Prince Edward Island

I am so excited to share this list with you. One day I was wondering what restaurants sell vegan and vegetarian foods around PEI and I googled it. I was a bit disappointed to not find a good list to help me make up my mind. If you are in the same situation, I got your back.

I asked all the vegan and vegetarian Islanders for their favourite places to eat around PEI and here is the full list of restaurants and cafes that offer vegan and vegetarian food. Today’s post is all about good food that is also good for the planet.

Here the quick list of restaurants that offer vegan and vegetarian dishes.

If you are interested in what vegan and vegetarian dishes each restaurant is offering, keep reading. The truth is that many restaurants in PEI offer a vegan and/or vegetarian option. See the full list of restaurants in alphabetical order.


Where can I find the BEST vegan dishes on Prince Edward Island?

Cedar's Eatery

181 Great George Street
Charlottetown, PE
Canada C1A 4L1

The Abdallah Family founded Cedar’s Eatery in 1979. They are proudly committed to serving traditional Lebanese Cuisine using recipes that have been in the family for generations. This traditional Middle Eastern Resutrant ensures fresh and healthy ingredients, for a delicious experience.

Type: Lebanese restaurant

Order: Eat in, pick up.

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Falafel Entree

  2. Salads

  3. Mjadera & Fattouche

My favourite: Falafel wrap


Famous Peppers

202 Kent Street. , Charlottetown, PEl, Canada C1A 1P2

This well-known island pizza joint serves a selection of pizzas, fresh salads, donairs, and garlic fingers

Type: Fastfood

Order: Eat in, pick up.

Vegan Dishes:

  1. The Garden of Vegan Pizza

  2. Vegan Garlic Fingers

  3. Great George Salad

My favourite: Vegan Pizza and Garlic Fingers


Farmacy+Fermentary

52 A Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE, Canada

You can find fresh produce, vegetarian and vegan meals, using fresh certified organic vegetables grown and harvested on their own, and other island farms. The Farmacy is also PEI's first and only Kombucha Tap Room, offering refillable bottles, kombucha by the glass, flights, cocktails and mocktails. They make their own fermented foods too like tempeh, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles, and hot sauce.

Type: Fresh foods

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  • Dragon Bowl

  • 'Beet Goes On' salad

  • Burrito

My favourite: Kombucha


Gahan House

126 Sydney Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 1G5

The Gahan Brewery was established in March 1997 on Prince Edward Island. This long-standing east coast pub is known for its hand-crafted ales and good food.

Type: Pub Food

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Cauliflower Wings

  2. Burrito Bowl

  3. Falafel Sandwich

My favourite: Citrus Cauliflower Stir Fry


Gaia’s Urban Eatery

62 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4A6

Gaia’s Urban Eatery is Charlottetown’s newest Vegetarian & Vegan restaurant with a very unique and diversified menu created by Red Seal Chef Pierre El Hajja.

Type: Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Cauliflower Masala

  2. Furious Falafel Wrap

  3. Flaming Veggie Sandwich

My favourite: Pulled BBQ Mushroom


Glow Juicery

115 Walker Ave
Summerside, PEI
C1A 0C9

Glow believes in the power of cold-pressed juice. This Canada-wide company sells a selection of ready-made food and seasonally inspired juices that make a great pick-me-up.

Type: Vegan Juice Bar + Raw Prepared Foods

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Eats:

  1. Flavoured Vegan Cream Cheese

  2. Organic Salad Toppers

  3. Raw Pad Thai Salad

My favourite: Grain and Greens Bowl


Green Eatery

51 Grafton St
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 1K8

This vegetarian-centered restaurant is quite new to the island. For vegans to know, the resturant’’s veggie meat contains egg white powder but any dish with veggie meat can be substituted for tofu or vegetables.

Type: Restaurant

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Mushroom Tofu Soup

  2. Green Vegetable Fried Rice

  3. Signature Noodle with Spicy Sauce

My favourite: Sichuan Spicy Boiled Tofu


Hopyard

151 Kent St,
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 1K8

The Hopyard kitchen is run by executive chef Alyssa Dignard who launches a new menu every two weeks! There are always new menu items to explore that always contain a vegan-friendly option.

Type: Pub Food

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Pearl River Burrito

  2. Earth Candy

  3. Agedashi Fries (Seasonal menu)


My favourite:

Kings

92 Capital Dr Unit 1
Charlottetown, PEI
C1E 1E7

At King’s, you will find delicious authentic Chinese cuisine with great service. The owner will often be present to ensure every guest has a wonderful experience. Every dish on the menu is a reflection of the time-honored Chinese cultural art.

Type: BBQ & Chinese Food

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegetarian (Vegan with Substitution) Dishes:

  1. House Special Fried Rice

  2. Mushroom Fried Rice

  3. Chinese Long Beans in Black Bean Sauce

My favourite: Mapo Tofu


Merchant Man

23 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4A2

Merchant Man is a part of the Murphy Group of Restaurants on PEI. Chef Andrew Cotton was born and raised in PEI and is committed to serving delicious food with the help of his crew.

Type: Seafood and Oyster Bar

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegetarian (Vegan with Substitution) Dishes:

  1. Vegetarian Burger

  2. Mushroom Risotto

  3. Winter Kale and Squash Salad

My favourite: Vegan Cheesecake


Nimrods'

1 Stratford Rd
Stratford, PEI
C1B 2B4

In 2020, this summer pizza bar turned a vacant KFC building into a unique fast-casual restaurant that combines your favourite quick-service classics with inspired new creations that you simply won't find at any other drive-thru. A birdie told me that they will soon have some veggie burgers on their menu.

Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

Falafel Sandwich (Wrap)

Falafel Sandwich (Wrap)

 

Type: Fast-casual

Order: Drive through, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

  2. Falafel Sandwich

  3. Cheddar Beet Bowl (Can be served vegan as well)

My favourite: Roasted Cauliflower


Non La Vegetarian Cafe

356 University Ave
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4M7

“Our dishes usually contain Chickpea tofu, it is made from chickpea, not soybeans as usual. Chickpea helps prevent hyperthyroidism, which can be encountered when eating tofu made from soybeans. We use Kangen water for cooking, taken from a Kangen water machine (The Leveluk Super501) at the restaurant. It produces ionized alkaline and acidic waters through electrolysis.”- Bao Tran.

You can get 10% off on pick up or dine-in for dinners over $30 and free delivery from $20.

Spring rolls noodle

Spring rolls noodle

Vietnamese rice noodle soup (Pho)

Vietnamese rice noodle soup (Pho)

Vietnamese sandwich (Banh mi)

Vietnamese sandwich (Banh mi)

Type: Coffee Shop/Vegetarian Restaurant

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Spring rolls noodle (Bun Cha Gio)

  2. Vietnamese rice noodle soup (Pho)

  3. Vietnamese sandwich (Banh mi)

My favourite: Vegan Sweet Bean Dessert


Piatto Pizza

45 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4A4

Pizzaiolo use ingredients and procedures regulated by the Italian governing association (VPN)—so you experience a "true" pizza like you would find in the energetic pizzerias in Naples, Italy.

Type: Pizza Restaurant

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Tortino Italiano al Cioccolato


Rawsome Juice Bar

With 7 various locations throughout the island, Raw Some Juice Bar provides a ton of different cold press juices and smoothies for healthy nutrition on the go.

Type: Cold Press Juices & Smoothies

Order: Take-Out

Vegan Favourites:

  1. Matcha Green Tea Shake

  2. Black Chia Juice

  3. The Garden Juice

My favourite: Green Tea Smoothie


Receiver Coffee Company

128 Richmond Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 1H7

Receiver has been an island favoruite since its opening in 2014. They work with coffee professionals and producers who share the common purpose of finding respectful solutions for sustainable industry standards and consistent quality.

Type: Cafe & Coffee Bar

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegetarian or Vegan with Substitution Dishes:

  1. Vegan Toast

  2. Banana Rum French Toast

  3. Tofu Scramble

My favourite: Vegan Toast


Sims

86 Queen Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4A7

This Murphy Hospitality Group Restaurant is Prince Edward Island’s first authentic Steakhouse and Atlantic Canada’s Premier Steakhouse Experience.

Type: Steakhouse & Oyser Bar

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Cauliflower Steak

  2. Chef's Chopped Salad

  3. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes

My favourite: Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Steak


Splendid Essence

186 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4R9

Splendid Essence Restaurant opened its door in PEI in 2011. They offer authentic Chinese cuisine including some traditional dim sum and popular dishes from different provinces of China and Taiwan.

Type: Chinese Cuisine

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Eight-Gem Organic Tofu

  2. Mushroom With Shanghai Bok Choy

  3. Lotus Rice

My favourite: Toona Organic Tofu


Stir it up

6 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4B9

Stir it Up is PEI’s first 100% fully licensed vegan kitchen using local & organic produce and products. They have a great selection of grab-and-go items as well.

Type: Vegan Comfort Food

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Moonless Mac n’ Cheese

  2. Physh and Chips

  3. Loaded Potato Tornado

My favourite: Spicy Crispy Jerk


Taste of India

129 Kent Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 1N3

Amazing authentic Indian food with delicious flavors and rare aromas of fresh spices.

Type: Indian Cuisine

Order: Eat in, pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Coconut Vegan Curry

  2. Egg Plant Bharta

  3. Vegi Jalfrezi

My favourite: Mango Vegan Curry


Truckin' Roll Ice Cream

6 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PE
C1A4P5

Delicious ice cream for vegan and non-vegan that come without plastic. They also use solar panels for their trucks. Zero-waste all the way.

Type: Ice cream and treats

Order: Pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Ice cream jars


Thai Express

519 Granville Street
Granville, PEI
C1N 5J4

An easy grab and go option for those in Granville, Thai Express is a franchise chain of quick-service restaurants serving Thai cuisine across Canada.

Type: Thai Fast Food

Order: Pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Tom Yum

  2. Thai Soup

  3. Mango Salad

My favourite: Thai My Salad


The Gallery

3622 Brackley Point Road Route #15
Brackley Beach, PEI
C1E 2P2

A beautifully placed casual bistro & bar set amid scenic gardens & art displays of the Dunes Gallery.

Type: Cafe and Casual Dining

Order: Eat in

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Thai Panang Curry

  2. Seasonal Soups

  3. Dunes Summer Beet Salad

My favourite: Pineapple Nasi Goreng


Whisk and Sugar

170 Great George Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4K9

Owner and baker Courtney creates a variety of sweet treats and custom orders out of her kitchen, providing several delicious vegan options to enjoy.

Type: Bakery

Order: Pick up

Vegan Dishes:

  1. Vegan Oatmeal

  2. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie

  3. Raspberry Chia Crumble

My favourite: Vegan Cinnamon Roll


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