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:
Falafel Entree
Salads
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:
The Garden of Vegan Pizza
Vegan Garlic Fingers
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:
Cauliflower Wings
Burrito Bowl
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:
Cauliflower Masala
Furious Falafel Wrap
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:
Flavoured Vegan Cream Cheese
Organic Salad Toppers
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:
Mushroom Tofu Soup
Green Vegetable Fried Rice
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:
Pearl River Burrito
Earth Candy
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:
House Special Fried Rice
Mushroom Fried Rice
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:
Vegetarian Burger
Mushroom Risotto
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
Falafel Sandwich (Wrap)
Type: Fast-casual
Order: Drive through, pick up
Vegan Dishes:
Roasted Cauliflower Bowl
Falafel Sandwich
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
Vietnamese rice noodle soup (Pho)
Vietnamese sandwich (Banh mi)
Type: Coffee Shop/Vegetarian Restaurant
Order: Eat in, pick up
Vegan Dishes:
Spring rolls noodle (Bun Cha Gio)
Vietnamese rice noodle soup (Pho)
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:
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:
Matcha Green Tea Shake
Black Chia Juice
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:
Vegan Toast
Banana Rum French Toast
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:
Cauliflower Steak
Chef's Chopped Salad
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:
Eight-Gem Organic Tofu
Mushroom With Shanghai Bok Choy
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:
Moonless Mac n’ Cheese
Physh and Chips
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:
Coconut Vegan Curry
Egg Plant Bharta
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:
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:
Tom Yum
Thai Soup
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:
Thai Panang Curry
Seasonal Soups
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:
Vegan Oatmeal
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie
Raspberry Chia Crumble
My favourite: Vegan Cinnamon Roll
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