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.
Lovely vegan restaurant with great, healthy options. The portion sizes were really good, & the food was delicious. I got the Mumbai bowl, which was perfectly seasoned.
Dahl soup, great flavor, thick & hearty. Thumbs up
Okonomiyaki bowl, eating healthy can be fun & delicious. Great quality & variety of ingredients. Definitely would get again. Really like the tofu shiitake patty. Saw at least two other tables order it, so I did right
Hibiscus lemonade, really tart
Chocolate banana pie bucket not the set tooth spot on recommendation of the waitress.
Great place & quiet for late lunch. I could have eaten here every day of the trip given the variety & brunch everyday till 4pm! Service friendly & efficient. Nice send of meal as I head home 3k miles away
Very healthy & fresh bowl brimming with veg & tofu - was a detox of sorts after some indulgent other meals & desserts on a holiday. Visited on a weekday lunchtime- the terrace out front was too hot for our taste, but inside was cool & plenty of seating.
As an omnivore , I appreciate having really great vegan options sometimes. I've had take out & eaten in the restaurant. Eating in house has really deteriorated & the service was friendly enough but super slow. This was always my healthy takeout option but not feeling inspired after the last visit which left me with a horrible stomach ache (please note other recent reviews of people noting stomach issues). It's not really nice to be picking out brown lettuce from food. Hoping it was just a fluke but after getting stomach aches my past 2 times eating here, it feels like more of a pattern.
Always love wraps at Aux Vivres, they are sooo big ! I most often pick up my order directly but order through Uber Eats. My favourite smoothie is the creamsicle one:) cashier was really nice & sweet yesterday, love this healthy vegan restaurant
I cannot stresss how impeccable the quality of the food was. It was the perfect balance between comfort food & healthy eating. Furthermore, the prices make the whole thing feel like we are getting way more value than we are paying for.
Just excellent.
Excellent food, excellent service. Always. As a vegan, I am very happy to be able to come to places that sustain good human values.
I will continue to come here & bring friends (especially non vegan ones) for a good lesson in good, healthy, empathetic 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.
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!
Excellent service, yummy healthy food, large portion sizes, & new cocktail menu! It was so good that afterwards, we went next door to their take-out shop to stock up on items for the rest of the week.
We are regulars at Aux Vivres & eat there atleast once a week & also take outs.The food is always fresh, healthy, & delicious..being vegan I am happy to have such a great vegan restaurant where I can order whatever I want on the menu & not have to worry about always asking if there are nonvegan ingredients cause when you eat at a restaurant that is not vegan even if they do "accommodate" you sometimes there are ingredients they don't know or really care & they don't really like vegans..so I much prefer to go to Aux Vivres & support a vegan restaurant.
