WELCOME TO AUX VIVRES, MONTREAL'S FIRST VEGAN RESTAURANT.
At Aux Vivres, we serve fresh, innovative and delicious vegan food using nothing but the highest quality ingredients. We have made it our mission to debunk any myths people may hold about vegan food by preparing meals that are flavourful and inspired, all the while being healthy and satisfying.
Aux Vivres receives wide praise for flavorful, fresh vegan dishes, generous portions and a warm, cozy atmosphere. Dishes like the Mumbai bowl, Thai bowl, Dragon bowl, BLT and dahl soup are repeatedly cited as satisfying, with thoughtful ingredient combinations and plenty of vegetables. The menu is described as healthy and comforting, with many reviewers noting gluten free options and allergy awareness. The staff is often described as friendly and attentive, with praise for service and ambiance, though a few comments point to slower service during busy periods. Occasionally criticisms appear about price value, portions that feel very large for some, changes to the menu removing favorites like Tom Yum soup and Malai Kofta, and in one case a report of food poisoning after the Dragon bowl. The venue is described as a Montreal institution and a go to for both vegans and non vegans, with brunch, smoothies and a shop for take away. Overall, the reviews suggest Aux Vivres is a cornerstone of vegan dining in Montreal, with frequent recommendations to try the BLT and the variety of bowls, and a note to plan for potential crowds.
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I stoped by for a healthy lunch yesterday late afternoon. I had the Dragon bowl, with tempeh. Afterwards I was not feeling too good. I started having nausea in the evening, stomach cramps, & feeling very weak. A few hours later was very sick & ever had a fever. It lasted all night & Im still sick today. I had a full blown food poisoning after eating the Dragon Bowl from Aux Vivres. Lost a whole day of work.
Pour vrai, ce restaurent a changé ma vie. C'est juste dommage que le service y soit difficile! C'est toujours plutôt long (parce qu'il y a beaucoup de monde!) Pour sauver du temps, je fais préparer ma commande d'avance, mais la dernière fois en 30 minutes je n'ai jamais réussi à parler avec quelqu'un, on ne mettait en attente !
Mais la bouffe est super bonne! Le bol dragon c'est la vie!
Bonjour !
Ça fait depuis des années que je vais chez aux vivres & il y a un point qui a changé beaucoup & que je n'ai pas aimé les 2 dernières fois que j'ai été. Les serveuses maintenant sont habillés n'importe comment , je pense que les restos doivent garder un code vestimentaire comme habituellement on voit(pantalon & t-shirt noir ) , l'avant dernière fois la serveuse êtait habillé style gothique & la dernière fois que j'ai été la serveuse avait un pantalon noir & un chandail qu'on voyait son ventre. Je ne sais pas , je pense que les serveuses doivent garder un code vestimentaire un peu plus classique .
Je prends toujours un bol dragon ! Toujours aussi bon :-)
One of the original vegan spots in Montreal. Great dishes they've made classics. Highly recommend the BLT & Dragon bowl. I do miss the old days when it was a little more low key & cheaper relative to other options, but still definitely worth a visit. I've gone with omnivores who've loved it as well.
Feb 27, 2025
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Great vegan spot. Diner like atmosphere. We had a mango lassi & a dragon sandwich which was more than enough for the two of us. It was an early dinner so we were seated promptly & served quickly. I wish I could more than five stars for the service -- we had a wonderful waiter who was so friendly, sweet & funny. Would definitely go back!
Aux Vivres est un rendez-vous populaire pour les véganes ainsi qu'une belle porte d'entrée pour découvrir ce type d'alimentation. Ce midi, j'ai pris un smoothie Bombay Banane (lait de soya & coco, gingembre, masala, dattes). Oh que c'est bon! Un beau kick épicé mais pas trop, juste parfait. Une soupe Dahl (soupe indienne à base de lentilles & lait de coco) en entrée ainsi qu'un petit chili maison pour completer le tout avec de la guacamole bien fraîche. Habituellement, je me sauve avec leur bon biscuit au gingembre, mais j'étais pleine & très satisfaite de mon repas. Il m'arrive régulièrement de prendre en take-out un sandwich végé pâté ou un bol Dragon avec leur bonne vinaigrette. Je n'ai jamais été déçu de leur cuisine. La qualité est constante. Le service fut un peu long pour prendre les commandes & recevoir les factures, mais pour recevoir nos repas, c'était dans la normalité. La personne était sympathique & souriante.
My favorite restaurant in Montreal. I've been going for years, & will continue going for years to come. When I run out of dragon sauce at home, it's a total panic!! After the re-up, peace returns..
My family & I have enjoyed Aux Vivres for more than a decade now, it is the first vegan restaurant I had ever tried as a child, & it's still the only one that I would highly recommend to anyone, without hesitation. As someone that comes from a carnivorous family, vegan food was (& still is) not our first choice for dining, but my whole family wholeheartedly enjoys Aux Vivres. The food is delicious, the portions are huge & you will leave satisfied, without even remembering that everything you ate was vegan. Their food has also stayed constantly excellent, & if anything they are improving with time (if you're a foodie then you can understand how rare a feat that is). So, if you visit, know that you won't regret it! Also, make sure to try their dragon sauce, it may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those who enjoy sauces with their food, their dragon sauce is so good I could practically drink it!
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Visited recently for dinner. Great vegan options! We had the Dragon bowl with tofu & another with a cauliflower patty & both were super yummy & filling. The potato wedges are awesome. Quick service, great vibe & good food.
My favorite restaurant! I haven't been for years & it is still the same quality. Very tasty, healthy, & beautiful meals.
Try the sandwich Lox & the Bol du Dragon: my forever favorites. Miam! I would go back today if I didn't live that far ;)
Impeccable service.
J'étais très excitée d'aller Aux Vivres pour la première fois, mais j'ai été très déçue. Nous avions pris les tacos, les mezzes & le sandwich du dragon. Les mezzes étaient bons (sans plus), la sauce à tacos était délicieuse, mais j'ai été incapable de manger le taco & le sandwich que je n'ai pas du tout aimés.
L'ambiance du restaurant n'est pas du tout chaleureuse. Que ce soit le décor qui a besoin d'un peu d'amour, ou l'éclairage.
Je n'y retournerai malheureusement pas.
A fantastic meal had by all. The dragon bowl is a favourite of mine & the dragon dressing is so delicious. So much so I continue to buy bottles of it to take home — highly recommend.
This is one of the gems you need to visit if you are looking for a vegan restaurant in town! Even if you are not vegan, you will love it! The menu offers a variety of dishes that range from healthy to very comfy foods! The service was great & the ambiance perfect for a meeting with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. The food is phenomenal & full of flavour! We ordered the dragon bowl, tempeh burger & the breakfast burrito! All of us enjoyed our meals very much!
