Looking for vegan goodness in Whistler?
This vegan dining guide features my favourite dishes throughout Whistler.
I’ll keep adding to this, so check back for updates!
The order of things: breakfast-y spots at the top to lunch and dinner spots as you scroll!
The green ones are must-tries…
(breakfast & lunch) ~ Village and Function Junction
Whistler’s only 100% vegan cafe with juice, smoothies, salads, bowls, amazing desserts, and soups of the day. Nicolette Richer, the creator of Green Mo, is one inspiring woman! She specializes in disease prevention with her patients through the Gerson Therapy, and it shows through her healing foods in the ever growing Green Mo. The original space is in Marketplace, and now there’s one in Function Junction too, so you can grab some healthy treats for the road trip back to Van.
What to order:
Everything!
- Collard green wrap
- Buddha bowl
- Healing Kitchari
- Any of their raw desserts
(breakfast & lunch) ~ Village
The majority of the food from Naked Sprout is vegan, and the vibes are high. Just being in the presence of the creator, Shandy Rae, makes you feel more energized! This is a great spot to grab some health in the form of a juice, smoothie, salad or bowl, and be on your way.
What to order:
- Any juice or smoothie, or a Solfeggio dessert (by Olympian, Kristi Richards)
- The Vegan Ramen Bowl (they sub in avo for the egg) with spirilized carrots, mushrooms, miso broth and GF rice + millet noodles (YUM)
- Miso Quinoa Bowl
(Lunch & Dinner) ~ Village
Created by Whistler Cooks, this casual dining restaurant is airy, easy for big groups and delicious, with a focus on local food, craft beer and VQA wines…plus they have a whole part of the menu dedicated to veggie lovers 🙂
What to order:
- Thoughtful Falafal Wrap (with hummus instead of the garlic sauce)
- Pemberton Bowl: local beets, dried fruit, crisped organic vegetables, fresh herbs, chickpeas, sprouted legumes and miso chili vinaigrette
- Lentil Burger: with coriander mango chutney, house pickles, on a Portuguese bun or greens
- Harmony Bowl: tamarind miso broth, lotsa veggies, shiitake mushrooms, house seasoning, rice noodles
(breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Cuteness overload. The space (that opened for biz in August) is beautifully decorated by the owners Kara and Max. They’re open for dinner on Friday’s and Saturdays, and are well-known for their yummy food, big portions and breakfast platters.
What to order:
- Vegan Breakfast Platter for 2 (or Vegan Breaky for 1): a smorgasbord of falafel, hummus, sautéed spinach, warm olives and tomatoes, beans, berry chia pudding, sourdough, avo, spring salad and potatoes.
- Smoothies: tropical mango pineapple, banana coconut, or peanut butter oat date smoothies
- Avocado Bruschetta with pea shoots and chili salt
What to order:
- Garden Burger (ask to veganize it with no cheese)
- Fantastic Falafal Burger with cous cous (sub the tzatziki for hummus)
Raven’s Nest (Breakfast, Lunch, Apres) ~ Whistler Mountain
The place for vegetarian grub on the hill! A veggie meal with a wicked view.
What to order:
- Most things!
- Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Vegan Sub
- Vegan Chocolate Cake
- Superfood Salad
(coffee & snacks) ~ Village and Function Junction
Known for the amazing aroma, to-die-for treats and one of a kind breads! Paula and Mark started Purebread in Function Junction, and once people caught on to their delicious breads, they expanded to the Village and now Vancouver. Walking into Purebread with their simple and beautiful decor just makes you feel so… good!
What to order:
- Bread!! Seriously Seedy, Rustic Sourdough, Buckwheat Sour Cherry Pecan, Dinkel
- The Pure Bar (omg)
- Vegan Scones of the day
- Banana Loaf
- Vegan Chocolate Chip cookies
(Breakfast/Lunch, Treats, Lattés) ~Creekside
A new 100% vegan cafe with delicious fresh bread, cookies and sometimes flatbread too.
What to order:
- Everything!
- Their cookies
- Their dirty chai (so spicy and flavourful)
- Any of their breads
(Breakfast, Lunch, Café, Consignment store) ~Function Junction
A 100% vegan cafe that serves as a consignment store, and sells Black Sheep Vegan Cheese too!
What to order:
- Arabian Nights sandwich with crispy cauliflower, roasted squash, cilantro hummus, cashew yogurt on 200 Degrees focaccia
(Lunch, Dinner) ~ Function Junction
A pizza place that will veganize any pizza with melty mozzerella (Daiya) to the edge of the crust, and the Beyond Meat sausage!
What to order:
- The Vegan Mos Def (I always add extra peppers and olives)
HandleBar Aprés (Lunch, Aprés, Dinner) ~ Upper Village
A local favourite! Nestled in the upper village, this hot aprés spot was created by locals and features craft beer, delicious aprés and really good vibes.
What to order:
- Deep-Fried Pickles
- Fried Brussel Sprouts without parm
- Vegan Sausage!
(brunch & dinner) ~ Village
Brunch hour or cocktail hour… this place has good vibes and yummy grub too.
What to order:
- Granola bowl: maple toasted oats, sunflower seeds, dried fruits, pumpkin seeds, toasted almonds with blueberry chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, strawberry, banana, waffle cone
- Vege Toast without the egg
- Grilled carrots with cashew cream
- Vegan Burger: black bean quinoa and mushroom patty with lettuce, tomato, pickle, Gibbons après lager bbq sauce on multigrain bun
- Spanky’s Bowl: quinoa, sweet potato, spinach, grilled red pepper, carrot, curry cauliflower, crispy chick peas and curry cashew sauce
(lunch & dinner) ~ Village
“Izakayas” are informal Japanese gastropubs popular throughout Japan known for quick, tapas-style food. Chef Yutaka Shishido has brought it to Whistler and knows how to whip up some vegan goodness! Harajuku’s interior is inspired by a Japanese village in the early 1900s for romance and booths for birthdays.
What to order:
- Appies: Spinach Gommae, Fried Brussels, Agadashi Tofu
- The Green Bowl: fried rice + veggies
- Rock n’ Roll Roll (so good!): tempura yam, avocado, cucumber, carrot, beets, Shiitake, soba noodle
- Avocado Osho Sushi (minus the mayo): like vegan nigiri!
- Creamy Vegan Ramen Bowl (one of the best Ramen bowls around!) : creamy veggie broth, shiitake, corn, rape blossom, bean sprouts, onion chips, garlic oil, kale noodles
(lunch & dinner) ~ Village
This long-time Whistler burger joint has a great vegan burger! Choose your patty, and customize with toppings (gluten free bun, or lettuce wrap options are available, too).
What to order:
- Beyond Meat Patty with vegan mayo (love the chipotle mayo)! Maybe add a hash brown, caramelized onions, and mushrooms?
- Lentil Burger with Babaganoush, maybe with a grilled pineapple and some breaded pickles ?!)
- Vegan Hot Dog
Aura & The Cure & The Fix at Nita Lake Lodge
(breakfast & lunch & dinner) ~ Creekside
A beautiful spot right on the lake that has MEATLESS MONDAYS (Yesssss). The head chef, James, is vegan and so creative (found that out from the incredible food he created for my bridal shower!).
Go try their 3-course vegan meal on Mondays at Aura.
Go with 1 other and order everything on the vegan menu.
You won’t regret it!!
Otherwise, hang at the Cure and eat some of their vegan options, all while listening to my friend and favourite DJ, Rob Cutler aka DJ-Surgeon playing chill tunes on Friday eves, alternating with local pro photographer Eric Berger aka DJ Smokey!
What to order:
- The Fix: the spot for juice and smoothies in creekside!
- The Cure: Aprés spot that starts anything off with popcorn (my fave). Veggie burger!
- Aura: Meatless Monday 3 course vegan goodness
Dusty’s Bar & Grill: Bar & Grill (lunch, aprés, dinner) ~ Creekside
One of Whistler’s original aprés spots with history on the walls and good old school vibes!
What to order:
- Vegan Wings !
- The Creekside Power Salad (minus the feta)
- The Ultimate Veggie Platter (extra hummus, no ranch)
(lunch & dinner) ~ Village
Their pizza dough!!! So good. They have such a hot pizza oven that a pizza takes just 90 seconds. Cool atmosphere in here too, and their back section is great for birthday group resos.
What to order:
- Insalata di Funghi without ‘burrata’ cheese: butter lettuce, radicchio, microgreens, raw mushrooms, oven-dried tomato, with a truffle lemon dressing (love this dressing)
- Ortolana Pizza (replace the cheese with avocado and I like adding artichokes!): Tomato base, roasted veggies and basil
(lunch & dinner) ~ Nesters Market and Village
The sister restaurant to Pepe’s Mexican Corner, in a quicker, more casual style. These taco/burrito spots (in the Village and by Nesters) have added more delicious vegan-ness to the menu since this summer.
What to order:
- Luchador Salad (switch out the honey-based dressing)
- Jackfruit Picadillo (with potatoes, carrots, celery) Tacos or Burrito or Bowl minus the feta or sour cream (my fave)
- Portobello Tamarind Tacos or Burrito
- Tofu (with nutritional yeast, tomatoes, celery) Tacos or Burrito minus sour cream/feta
- Mestizo Rice + Black Beans with avocado sauce Tacos or Burrito or Bowl minus sour cream/feta
Village
An Australian couple opened this one up a few years ago, and they just came out with vegan pies!
What to order:
- Vegetable Medley Pie
- Berry Dessert Pie
Whistler’s newest cocktail bar created by locals, for everyone, with lots of delicious vegan options from Chef Erin Stone
What to order:
- Aquafaba Sour ~ ask to sub out the egg white for aquafaba!
- Jackfruit Bao Buns
- Mushroom Pate
- Shaved Vegetable Salad
- Meatless Balls with vegetable noodles
- Blueberry and Lavender ‘Cheese’ Cake
(lunch & dinner) ~ Village
Pepe created the awesome mexican vibe by bringing decor from his hometown in Mexico, up to his new Whistler hometown. Step into Mexico and enjoy their veg options!
What to order:
- Vegan Chorizo Tacos
- Ensalata Di Frijoles
- Flautas (crispy potato tacos), minus the feta and sour cream
- Tortilla Soup, minus the feta and sour cream
(dinner) ~ Creekside
They’re into local, organic ingredients, and know their pizza. Thin crust, flavourful, and the oven smack dab in the middle of the restaurant. Cool vibes.
What to order:
- No Boundaries Salad with all the veggies and no cheese (so good with potatoes and seaweed!)
- The Vegan Pizza (I go for extra caramelized onions and roasted red peppers)
Misty Mountain Pizza (lunch & dinner) ~ Village
This place has been around for a coon’s age! Annnnd it has vegan cheese (applause!!).
What to order:
- Any veggie pizza with vegan cheese instead! I love the West Coast Veggie
(lunch & dinner) ~ Village
This Indian restaurant has a full-on vegan/vegetarian section on the menu! There’s 6 completely vegan items, and a whole lot more that you can easily make vegan. Plus, the Roti is vegan too. Just be warned… level 5 on the spice-o-meter is super sizzzzzlin’.
What to order:
- Papadom (lentil wafer) instead of naan (which isn’t vegan)
- Channa Masala ~ chickpeas cooked with tomatoes, fresh ginger, onions & exotic spices
- Aloo Gobhi ~ cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes & exotic spices
- Palak Aloo ~ chopped spinach cooked with potatoes, onions, tomatoes & exotic spices
- Eggplant Bharta ~ eggplants roasted over charcoal, mashed with onions, tomatoes & paprika
(dinner) ~Village
Run by Whistler local, Eric Griffith, this good-vibe, casual, yet fine dining restaurant puts emphasis local, seasonal and organic ingredients. There are a few amazing vegan dishes on his dinner menu!
What to order:
- Slow cooked celeriac & apple soup with garam masala popcorn
- Crispy Brioche & Mushroom Walnut Paté
- Vegan Portobello Burger with a delicious house-made coconut bun
- Peaches & Cashew Cream Cheezecake with bbq’d amaretto peach, toasted almonds, oat granola and basil
(Brunch, Lunch, Dinner) ~ Village
This chain just added a full vegan menu, with 7 entrées !!
What to order:
- Cauliflower wings with vegan ranch
- Vegan Hunan Kung Pao
- Beyond Burger
Table Nineteen Lakeside Eatery
(Lunch, Dinner) ~ Nicklaus North
A beautiful patio with a view of green lake in the summer, with a cozy vibe in the winter.
What to order:
- The Beyond Burger!!! Pick any burger toppings on the menu, and replace the meat patty with the Beyond patty. The only restaurant in Whistler that serves Beyond Meat!
(Lunch, Aprés Ski, Dinner) ~ Village
The spot for a good dance at night, good aprés in the afternoon, and a nice sit-down lunch to avoid crowds during a ski day.
What to order:
- Vegan Tempeh Burger without mayo
- Vegan Caeser Salad (add tempeh!)
- Vegan Poke Bowl !!! With the sought after Ahimi poké from Ocean Hugger Foods (made from tomato!)
(lunch & dinner) ~ Village
A fun place to go with a group. It’s super interactive while you go up to make your own mega-stirfry bowl, and watch the chefs whip it up right in front of you. If you’re not into eating off the same surface that meat was just cooked on, this may not be the place for you. But, it’s a fun way to get in a ton of veg!
What to order:
- Load up your bowl with every veggie, douse on some of their vegan sauce options, and enjoy with the rice or rice paper wraps they bring to your table!
(dinner) ~ Creekside
A rustic, fine dining experience. One of Whistler’s original restaurants, nestled in the woods of Whistler Mountain. This place isn’t known for their vegan food (they’re more about the seafood and meat dishes), but they have some great vegan options – especially if you know what to ask for! The ambiance in here is so lovely, and perfect for a special occasion.
What to order:
- Mushroom Salad with sesame vinaigrette and crispy onions (SO good)
- Grilled Vegetable Mushroom Risotto
- Vegan Chickpea Curry with Cauliflower Steak (ask for this – not be on the main menu!)
(grocery, breakfast, lunch) ~ Function Junction
A cute, organic grocery store packed with vegan goodies, grab & go lunches, a salad bar, and smoothies.
What to order:
- See what’s in the fridge for lunch, and what the soup of the day is! Most likely it’s vegan, nutritious and delicious.
- Their desserts, smoothies, lattés, and a big salad from the salad bar
If you want to eat in, Whistler Dine In delivers most of these delicious meals!
