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.
A very vast menu of delicious vegan meals, bols, wraps, smoothies & desserts! We loved everything we had. Very nice freindly, helpful service too. For either eating in or take out it always hits the spot.
Excellent vegan restaurant: great tasting & fresh food. Kids friendly. A good choice of various creative vegan dishes, not just salads, great selection of vegan desserts & drinks. Very attentive service, good location. Will definitely come back again.
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!
I'm really happy we went back to aux vivres . We had a not so great experience 😕 in the summer . But today was incredible, coffee hot breakfast fresh & seasoned so well. Plus very kind & courteous staff ! Bravo 👏 😀
Service was outstanding & they did a great job. I've experienced more creative & interesting vegan food options & it's sad that some vegan cooks seem to default to burgers & sandwiches. We should have chosen one of the bowls as this might have been the more interesting option! However, food quality was good, just lacked creativity.
Loved the entrée Chana Dal. Very tasty & the bread was so soft. 2 people can eat it & would be too much for 1 person. Tried the Aux Vivres burger & it was so light & good.
I went in rather late, requesting the possibility of a breakfast item. Was no problem & they were happy to oblige. Delicious café au lait on the side!!!
