CALGARY Alberta, AB, Canada Vegetarian Restaurants & Vegan Restaurants, Raw Food Restaurant, Health Food Stores and Natural Food Markets Guide

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Amaranth Whole Foods -- MAP
7 Arbour Lake Drive NW
403-547-6333
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9 am to 6:30 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.

Annapurna Curry Pot -- MAP
175B 52nd Street SE, at Memorial Drive (SW corner)
403-235-6028
Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Monday
Kitchen closes at 8 pm.
Fully Vegetarian East Indian.
Menu: Masala dosa, pakoras, Chole Puri (2 puris & chickpea curry), idly, samosas, sambar and Gujarati Thali. Mango lassi.
Comments: Family operated. Reasonably priced. The food gets high recommendations. Good portions.
Other Info: Full service. Accepts Visa.
Directions: At the corner of Memorial Drive & 52 Street SE.

Bowness Health Food -- MAP
6435 Bowness Road NW
Calgary, AB T3B 0E6
403-286-2224
Natural Food Store.
Comments: This is one of the better natural food stores in Calgary.

Buddha's Veggie Restaurant -- MAP
5802 Macleod Trail South
Calgary, AB, T2J OP6, Canada
403-252-8830
Website: http://www.buddhasveggie.com
Hours: Wednesday to Monday 11 am to 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm to 9 pm
Closed Tuesday
Fully Vegan Gourmet Buddhist Chinese.
Menu: Over 100 dishes on the menu. Veggie Ginger Beef, vermicelli with mixed vegetables, dumplings, Crispy Veggie Eel, Lemon Chicken, vegan Dry Ribs, Sweet & Sour Rice, curry pockets, Veggie Sweet & Sour Pork, spring rolls and steamed rice.
Comments: Comfortable, spacious place. Good, fast, friendly service. Good atmosphere. Reasonable prices.
Other Info: Full Service, take-out, delivery. Non-smoking. Reservations recommended.
Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is between 57th & 58th..

Byblos Kitchen -- MAP
350 th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2T 0E1
403-541-1788
Hours: Daily 10 am to 10 pm
Lebanese. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian. Pita Bakery.
Menu: Large Baklava selection.
Comments: Good food. Friendly service.
Directions: Near corner of 14th Street & 17th Avenue SW. Parking next door.

Cedars Restaurant (two locations
Oakland Market
173 200 Barcley Parade SW -- MAP
403-264-2532
Hours: Monday to Wednesday
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday & Friday 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
225 8th Avenue SW -- MAP
Calgary, AB T2P 1B7
403-263-0285
Lebanese. Not pure vegetarian. Vegan options.
Menu: Has many vegetarian options including hummus, falafel, tabbouleh, fatoosh and salads.
Comments: The owner wrote several cookbooks. Gets good recommendations.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.

Community Natural Foods & Sunflower Café -- MAP
1304 10th Avenue SW, at 12th St SW
Calgary, AB Canada T3C 0J2
Phone: 403-229-2383
Web site: http://www.communitynaturalfoods.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday & Holidays 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Fully Vegetarian Café. Deli and Juice Bar. International cuisine. Many vegan and organic options. Large selection of organic produce. Bakery. Salad Bar.
Menu: Menu changes daily. Several salads, soups, hummus, Stir-fries, and five or so main dishes. Organic desserts. Fresh organic juices and smoothies.
Comments: Use organic ingredients. Reasonably priced. Bulk foods, seasonings, herbal medicines, cookbooks, and cooking utensils. Arranges cooking classes and wellness seminars. Gluten- and dairy-free dishes.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Non-smoking. No alcohol. Casual atmosphere. Ingredients of dishes are listed. Cafeteria style, counter, take-out. Buffet where you pay by weight.
Directions: Located close to the downtown. Plenty of free parking.In the Canaught-Beltline area.

Community Natural Foods -- MAP
Chinook Station Market
202 61st Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2H 0B4
403-541-0606
Natural Food Store. Same as above.

Good Earth (several locations)
1502 11th Street SW -- MAP
403-228-9543 (In downtown Calgary, has patio dining)
Bakery Cafe, #183 1600 90th Avenue SW -- MAP
403-640-4008
1212 9th Avenue SE, Inglewood -- MAP
Calgary, Alberta T2G 0T1
403-294-9330 (Has patio dining, street parking)
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Closed Monday.
Market Cafe, Eau Claire Market
Calgary, AB T2P 4R5
403-237-8684 (In Eau Claire Market in downtown.). Has a sidewalk café.
Hours: Daily 6:30 am to 10 pm
Glenmore Landing, Calgary AB
403-640-4008
At Heritage Drive & 90th Avenue SW, next to the Glenmore Reservoir
Hours: Daily 7 am to 10 pm
Mainly Vegetarian Café. Coffee Shop and Deli.
Menu: Has good salads, soups, sandwiches, Lasagna, Primavera Sandwiches, Tuscan Bean, Granola and baked goods. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Pleasant, casual atmosphere. Helpful, friendly people.
Other Info: Has outdoor seating. Cafeteria style, take-out, catering.

The Coup - MAP
924B 17th Ave SW, at 8th St SW
Calgary, Alberta
403-541-1041
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Friday to Sunday 9 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm
C Closed Monday.
Website: http://www.thecoup.ca
Vegetarian Restaurant. Vegan-friendly, Organic. Use eggs.
Menu: Peanut satay,curry vegetables, veggie sushi, vegan soups, smoothies The Yam fries are recommended.
Comments: Modern design restaurant with art display on walls. Use local and organic ingredients. Excellent service and atmosphere. Great food. Recycles plates and paper Popular place and there are sometimes waiting time on weekend evenings. Servers can easily tell you what is vegan. Fast service. The place gets great recommendations.
Other Info: Price: Medium. Non smoking. Patio seating. Accepts credit cards.

Gratitude Cafe
227 10 St NW, #101, at Kensington
Calgary, Alberta AB T2N
Phone: 403-984-4433
Website: http://gratitudecafe.ca
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 10pm
(give or take)
Closed on Monday.
Vegetarian Cafe. Juice Bar. International. Vegan-friendly. Organic.
Menu: Raw Mixed Salad with everything on it, Brown Bread Sandwich, Stir-fry Orange Coconut Curry, Whole Wheat Stuff Burrito, Thin Crust Pizza with topping and more. Cheese with Sesame Crackers & Fruit, Organic Blue Corn Crisp or Raw Flax Crackers with Fresh Salsa & Guacamole, Warm Pita Bread & Hummus, Pasta Salad & Chipotle Shortbread, Lettuce Wrap stuffed with quinoa salad with Guacamole & Black Hummus, Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich, Lasagna & Greens, Black Hummus Veggie Roll, Soup of the day with Garlic Toast, Veggie Wrap, Spicy Chilim, Sushi with Avocado & Edame and more. Some breakfast dishes they offer are Fresh Fruit & Lemon Cornbread, homemade Granola with Soy or Almond Milk, Peanut Butter Banana or Cream Cheese & Berry Crunchy Crepe, Multigrain Pancakes or Waffles, Toasted Bagel with Cheese & Raw Italian Dressing. Some desserts are Berry Banana Split, Abianmo Angel's Espresso over Vanilla Sorbetto, Chocolate Ganache Brownie and Raw & Vegan Cheesecake. They indicate on their menu which items are vegan or gluten-free. Some menu items can be made raw or vegan on request. Fresh juice and Raw Blended Smoothies. Organic teas, espresso & fair Trade organic coffee, cold lattes with soy or almond milk, ice teas and more. Serves alcohol. Most items on the menu can be made vegan, raw or gluten-free.
Comments: Delicious food. Friendly, efficient serves. Nice, casual atmosphere. One of the best vegetarian restaurants in the area. Relaxed place. Reasonably priced. Every Friday Night is Raw Food Friday. Saturday is Vegan Night Every Sunday Morning is a Sweet & Savory Vegan Brunch. Use the finest local organic ingredients when possible. Use environmentally friendly products.
Other Info: Price: Medium. Wheelchair Accessible. Accepts credit cards. Have about 25 seats.

Ground Effect Cafe - MAP
6622 20a St SE
Calgary, Alberta
403-236-9003
International cuisine Cafe. Gourmet. Vegan options. Organic. Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu:Pizza, wraps, rolls, sushi and smoothies
Comments: No eggs. Uses organic and mostly locally grown ingredients when in season
Other Info: Price: Medium. Cash only.

J's Pizza and Sweet Shop - MAP
3250 60th Street NE 5, at 32nd Ave NE
Pineridge Subdivision
Calgary, Alberta
403-280-7373
Hours: Wednesday to Monday 11 am to 10 pm
Closed Tuesday
Punjabi Indian & International,
Menu: Pizzas with rennet-free cheese, Pannir Pizza, Mexican Pizza and Greek Pizza. Indian sweets and snack such as pakoras, samosas and much more.
Comments: Good food and service. Good value.
Other Info: Price: Medium. Delivers. Accept credit cards.

Juice Smoothie & Energy Bar -- MAP
2015 4th Street SW
Calgary, AB
403-209-6552
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday 9 am to 8 pm
Sunday 9 am to 7 pm
Juice Bar and Fast Food Restaurants. Deli. Mainly Vegetarian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, sandwiches, fresh juices and smoothies. Breakfast.
Comments: Friendly place.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. No alcohol. Catering. Price: $.

Jugo Juice
3625 Shaganappi Tr NW, at Market Mall
Calgary, AB, T2A 0E2
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Eau Claire Market
200 Barclay Pd SW
403-205-3300
South Centre
100 Anderson Road SE
Calgary, AB T2J 3V1
605 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3H5
Bow Valley Square
205 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 2V7
403-264-4053 call
Eaton Centre
8 Ave 3 Street SW
Calgary, AB
Bankers Hall
315 8th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
Kensington CALL R
1154 Kensington Cr NW
403-270-0120
(Sidewalk café. Street parking)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8:30 pm
Saturday 8 am to 9:30 pm
Sunday 9 am to 8:30 pm
Juice Bar and Coffee Shop. Health Foods.
Menu: Fresh juices and smoothies. Wheat Grass. Small lunch menu. Panini Grilled Sandwiches.
Comments: Casual.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Catering.

Planet Organic Market
4625 Varsity Drive NW, at Shaganappi
Calgary, Alberta T3A 0Z9
Phone: 403-288-6700
Website: http://www.planetorganic.ca
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic produce
Deli Menu: The deli menu regularly changes. Some items they serve are Spicy Sesame Noodles, Spelt Spaghetti, Kamut Rotini with Fresh Tomatoes, Avocado, pizza, Hummus, Mediterranean Lentil-Olive Pate, Greek Quesadillas, a variety of Stews, Vegetarian Black Bean Chili, Mediterranean Chickpea Stew, Sweet Potato Stew with Tofu, Wild Rice & Pecan Salad, Cous Cous Salad, Tabouleh, Simple Chickpea Salad, Organic Three Bean Salad, Kamut Pasta Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad, Green Bean Salad with Lemon Confit, Roasted Garden Vegetable & Hummus Sandwich, Chickpea Curry, Golden Tofu, Polenta with Garlic Tomato Sauce, Spiced Black Bean Burgers, Lentil Loaf with Mashed Potato Topping. Carrot with Parsnip & Beet Rosti, Emerald Sesame Kale, White Rice, Spicy Chickpeas with Ginger, Better Broccoli, Chickpea Chaat, Coconut Yam Fritters, Organic Spiced Cranberry Sauce, Apricot-Almond Shortbread Cookies, Cashew Butter Bars. Kheer Indian Rice Pudding. Organic Oatmeal Cookie Crust, Stone Fruit Crumble and a selection of vegan desserts.
Comments: Good tasting, healthy food in the deli. Their deli dishes are handmade with fresh ingredients..Friendly, helpful staff.
Other Info: Counter service. Accepts credit cards.
Directions: Parking on site.

Planet Organic Market - MAP
10233 Elbow Dr SW, at Southland
Calgary, Alberta AB T2W 1E8
403-252-2404
Website: http://www.planetorganic.ca
Hours: Daily 9 am to 9 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic produce
Deli Menu: The deli menu regularly changes. Some items they serve are Spicy Sesame Noodles, Spelt Spaghetti, Kamut Rotini with Fresh Tomatoes, Avocado, pizza, Hummus, Mediterranean Lentil-Olive Pate, Greek Quesadillas, a variety of Stews, Vegetarian Black Bean Chili, Mediterranean Chickpea Stew, Sweet Potato Stew with Tofu, Wild Rice & Pecan Salad, Cous Cous Salad, Tabouleh, Simple Chickpea Salad, Organic Three Bean Salad, Kamut Pasta Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad, Green Bean Salad with Lemon Confit, Roasted Garden Vegetable & Hummus Sandwich, Chickpea Curry, Golden Tofu, Polenta with Garlic Tomato Sauce, Spiced Black Bean Burgers, Lentil Loaf with Mashed Potato Topping. Carrot with Parsnip & Beet Rosti, Emerald Sesame Kale, White Rice, Spicy Chickpeas with Ginger, Better Broccoli, Chickpea Chaat, Coconut Yam Fritters, Organic Spiced Cranberry Sauce, Apricot-Almond Shortbread Cookies, Cashew Butter Bars. Kheer Indian Rice Pudding. Organic Oatmeal Cookie Crust, Stone Fruit Crumble and a selection of vegan desserts.
Comments: Good tasting, healthy food in the deli. Their deli dishes are handmade with fresh ingredients..Friendly, helpful staff.
Directions: From provincial route 2 North, which becomes Deerfoot Trail, take the Southland Dr. / 11 Street S.E.exit ramp. Continue on this road, past the 11 Street S.E. exit, and then take the Southland Dr. exit ramp. Continue west on Southland Drive until you reach Elbow Dr. S.W. and then turn left on Elbow Drive and into Planet Organic Market on the corner of Elbow and Southland Dr. S.W.

Rajdoot -- MAP
2424 4th Street SW
Calgary, AB, T2S 2T4
403-245-0181
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Friday 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday 5 pm to 11 pm
Sunday 5 pm to 10 pm
Indian. Vegan-friendly. Lunch Buffet is about half vegetarian. Not pure vegetarian. Tuesday Evening Vegetarian Buffet.
Menu: Have a variety of good vegetarian dishes. Pakoras and samosas. Has a large menu. Has Tandoori clay-oven dishes.
Comments: Good restaurant and atmosphere. Opened in 1974.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA, DIS.
Directions: Free parking.

Soba Ten - MAP
11th Ave SW, at 5th SW corner
Calgary, Alberta
403-265-2664
Hours: 11:30 am to 10 pm
International. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Have a wide selection of vegetarian dishes.
Comments: Good food and service. Vegetarian soups. Have excellent noodle dishes.
Other Info: Price:Inexpensive. Accepts Credit Cards.

Sunnyside Market
338-10 Street NW
Calgary.
(403)270-7477 #10
Health Food Store. Have groceries and books. Smaller place.

Sunshine Health Foods - MAP
6455 Macleod Trail S, on upper level, Chinook Centre
Calgary, Alberta
403-253-2711
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. Organic produce.
A division of Whole Foods Market.

Thai Sa-on -- MAP
351 10th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB, T2R 0A5
403-264-3526
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday 5 pm to 11 pm
Closed Sunday
Thai. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Authentic Thai cuisine. Homemade curries sauce, Pad Thai, curries, spring rolls, Coconut Rice and desserts.
Comments: Ask about fish sauce in dishes.
Other Info: Price: $$. Full service, catering. Accepts all major credit cards.

Up The Road
105-4908 17 Avenue SE
ForestLawn
Calgary, Alberta AB T2A 0V4
Phone: 403-452-7667
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 10 pm
Closed Monday.
Vegetarian Caribbean Ital Restaurant. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: The menu changes daily and includes a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Have items such as stew, pizza, Rice with Peas & Tofu, Macaroni pie, veggie patties, Tofu & Vegetables and more.
Comments: Good tasting Caribbean food. Reasonably priced. Very friendly, helpful service. Casual.
Other Info: Price: Inexpensive-Medium.
Directions: free parking

Veggie House -- MAP
303 Centre Street SW, #109, at 3rd Avenue
403-294-0626
Hours: Thursday to Tuesday 11 am to 8 pm
Wednesday 11 am to 3 pm
Vegetarian Chinese (has eggs in some of the dishes). All-day buffet. Vegan options.
Menu: Chow Mein noodles, Veggie Ginger Beef and rice dishes such as Coconut Rice. Wheat gluten dishes. Has small and large combo plate.
Comments: Reasonably priced. Friendly, fast service. Egg noodles contain eggs and can be substituted with rice or rice noodles. Fried Rice have eggs in it. Nice atmosphere. Popular with locals.
Other Info: Take-out. Good idea to make a reservation. Price: $.
Directions: In a Food Court, downtown in the Chinatown area.

White Oak II - MAP
132 3rd Ave SE, at 1 St SE, downtown
Calgary, Alberta
403-263-8993
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10 am to 7 pm
Friday to Sunday 10 am to 8 pm
Closed Monday.
Vegan Vietnamese.
Menu: Have an excellent variety of good tasting vegan Vietnamese dishes.
Comments: Friendly. good, fast service. Good food. Good value.
Other Info: Price: Inexpensive.

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