Overall, Mandy's is described as a reliable favorite for fresh, flavorful salads with ample customization, big portions, and a bright cozy vibe that makes healthy meals feel inviting; the menu offers vegan, vegetarian, and protein options with the option to build your own bowl and have dressing on the side, and the taste and quality of ingredients receive frequent praise, with standouts like the 'Wild Sage Bowl' and the 'Seared Tuna Salad' getting repeated thumbs up along with popular smoothies. The atmosphere is often noted as chic, Instagrammable, and welcoming, with attentive service and helpful staff who accommodate allergies and substitutions. On the flip side, some reviews point to higher prices, occasional slow service or long waits, and inconsistencies such as missing ingredients at pickup or changes in packaging that impact the experience; a few also call for clearer online ordering communication and better reflection of prep times. Despite these concerns, the overall impression is that Mandy's delivers delicious salads, fresh ingredients, and a sturdy, consistent core that draws locals and visitors looking for healthy, quick meals, even as some visits vary in value and execution.
We visited Mandy's while on a girls trip & LOVED it! Highly recommend adding it to your itinerary. I was happy to see vegan & vegetarian options, & their little retail section is to die for. We would love to visit again!
I'm originally from Vancouver & the salad bars are amazing there. Having said that, there aren't many options in Old Port & I've given this Mandy's location four chances now & each time it's so disappointing. Today was the last straw. Please have a look at my photo…I'm sorry but if I wanted to eat whole pieces of lettuce like a rabbit, I could've just gone to the grocery store & bought a head myself. Not only was it unappetizing, I picked out 5-6 whole pieces of lettuce, the tortilla chips were whole size chips that I had to use my hands to eat & I paid almost $30 with tip for this atrocious thing. Am I crazy for thinking this is disgusting?! Mandy's needs to pay a visit to Vancouver or LA & see what a good salad looks like. Never again.
Great salads. Lots of options if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. You can pick premade salads or build your own bowl. Food was delicious & prices are reasonable.
Ate here a Thursday evening, which was pretty empty. We thought it was a vegan restaurant, but there were actually meat options available as protein. We had to order the food at the counter The waitress was also really nice; she let us taste some of the teriyaki chicken imitation while ordering. The ambiance was very instagrammable 😂🤩 the salade d'été & the peanut lentil soup were delicious 😋
Omg where do I begin!? This was like entering a fairy tale. So many places at Montreal said they were dog friendly or had vegan food but when we went there they would say they meant small dogs or that those vegan menus on reviews were old! So this was like fairytale to enter Mandy's that is genuinely dog-friendly & vegan-friendly! Absolutely loved the ambience! I was wondering why I never visited the Toronto Mandy's yet! It was BEAUTIFUL! Thoughtfully made. & everyone treated my dog so good & she enjoyed all the attention 🐶 One thing that I never understood in North American restaurants is they never serve water first thing. Mandy's was perfect that way. ASA we settled in our table, not only did they serve me water but also my doggo! The staff were so polite. You order & pay before you take the table which imo is a good thing. They had plenty of vegan options which was heart warming! I had a delicious bowl of hot lentil soup which was like a toned down version of the Indian channa curry! It was delicious. If I had to rate all the spots we checked out in Montreal, Mandy's would be my number one! I can't wait to take my dog to the Toronto branches!
Protein Power did not disappoint! Nicely balanced salad dressing with an option to add specific veggies /nuts to your bowl . Green Goddess dressing with fresh herbs is must-try!
My friend introduced me to this place on my last visit to Montreal! I don't know about you, but when I travel, my eating habits are sometimes not the best.... This place had healthy, delicious options!! Could have eaten 3 more bowls of the satay peanut salad, loved it sooo much!!!! Can't wait to go back & try more of their delicious menu items!!
Unbelievably beautiful dining room for some amazing salads, even if they seem to be on the pricier side - they are worthwhile especially for a vegan friendly option. My friend raved about trying Mandy's & their salads. The economical option is to select one of their pre-conceived choices & then add a protein of choice, which was how I ended up with my Sesame Dressed Salad with Peanut Chick'n. Apparently the soy based one is not vegan which I'm not sure if that's true, but I took the staff's word for it. Once you order, take a seat & wait for the massive salad to appear in front of you. It was one of the best dine-out salads I have had - loaded with fresh ingredients & the option for plant-based protein made it all the better. Not to mention that the venue is just exquisite & really makes you feel like you are in a fairy tale fantasy.
I am literally obsessed with this place. For my Americans, think Sweetgreen's little sister who lives in Malibu. Salads are huge, fresh, & unique. As an omnivore, I looooove the mock chicken here (there are plenty of non-vegan options as well!). The smoothies are also really good, especially the green one! Only con would be it is on the pricey side, similar to Sweetgreen. I do think the salad is larger though, FWIW!
I stopped by this Mandy's several times while on vacation for their smoothies. They are very good (my favorite being the coco loco & the berry acai) & price is reasonable considering the portion size & quality. While I never ate in, the cafe was adorable. The staff were also so friendly & made my visits pleasant. As a tourist from the US, I greatly appreciated the English menu options.
