Aux Vivres Plateau

The original vegan restaurant in Montreal, Aux Vivres is great restaurant along the atmospheric Saint Laurent Blvd. They have a fair sized indoor seating area. You can do take-away orders as well. Opening hours are 11am to 10pm daily. We ate here during a recent visit to Montreal while exploring the Mile End and Little Portugal areas of the city. The Deluxe and Mumbai bowls ordered on the day were great. Both were generous portions, presentable. Ingredient combinations sensible, dishes executed very well in the kitchen and importantly tasted delicious. Really enjoyed everything about our meal at Aux Vivres and would gladly eat here again in the future.

Dahl soup, great flavor, thick and hearty. Thumbs up Okonomiyaki bowl, eating healthy can be fun and delicious. Great quality and 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 and quiet for late lunch. I could have eaten here every day of the trip given the variety and brunch everyday till 4pm! Service friendly and efficient. Nice send of meal as I head home 3k miles away

The bowls are very delicious. Both the Thai bowl and Japanese inspired ones were great. I love the tempeh and tofu, but neither are super flavourful. The bowls are huge and packed with so many different veggies. They feel very nourishing lol. The bowls are a great gluten free option. It’s not very fast. We waited over 20 minutes to order and another 20 for food. I also wish the BLT had some form of protein instead of coconut to replace the bacon.

A classic! Aux Vivres is the original vegan restaurant in Montréal. Great patio, lots of indoor seating. The wraps on homemade roti are huge! (And delicious)

I love this place! Great food and very flavorful and healthy. We went for brunch on a Sunday and it was busy, but we didn't have to wait for a table. The prices are very reasonable as well.

If u love carrots and if u were a rabbit before this birth, try thai bowl. Very good for carrot lovers- I’m banishing carrot for a week after that bowl.

Last time I ate here was over 25 years ago. Fond memories, great food. The food has only gotten better. Montreal institution

Loved this spot! I absolutely enjoyed every single dish we ordered. Came here twice during my visit to Montréal. The Bombay Banana Smoothie is delicious! The flavors were very alive, some of the most flavorful vegan food I’ve ever had. The pricing is not bad at all, especially considering the portions & great service. Can’t wait to return here! 🔥

AVP boasts to be the first vegan restaurant in Montreal and they look to have really expanded across the city. I was excited to check out their Pan-Asian menu and see what the hype was all about. Upon entering, I noticed that they had a few of their pre-made signature bowls for takeout at a fraction of the cost. Seizing the opportunity, I purchased their Bali Bowl which includes marinated tempeh with greens in a ginger dressing. I was happy with my salad bowl as it really hit the spot after consuming a lot of non-veggies during this trip. So while I didn't get to dine in this time around, the bowl did everything for me and I was able to continue my day sight seeing and full.

Came in with high expectations as Aux Vivres has been around for years and boasts as "first vegan restaurant in Montreal". Starting with drinks, we ordered a kombucha and mango lassi. The mango lassi was tasty and reminded me of the flavor of dried mangos. My husband's kombucha wasn't as carbonated as he was expecting and considered it mediocre, not good not bad. I enjoyed my Bali Bowl despite accidentally drowning it in accompanying dressing. Caution: use dressing sparingly bc what is provided was not portioned correctly.. I only used 70% of what came with my bowl and my veggies were swimming. My husband was underwhelmed by his okonomiyaki bowl. While he liked the sauce, the flavor of his bowl was overwhelmingly beet-forward. After picking out the raw shredded beets (a baseball's size worth), he was able to enjoy his bowl more. Service was great and the environment was bright and inviting earning this experience a solid 3.5 stars. The other customers seemed comfortable and pleased with their orders. It could be that our selection was to blame; wish we had ordered something else besides our bowls!

Always a good and safe place for VEGANS. Their menu slightly change year to year, which makes it fun to discover new plates. I wish we had one in the north Shore! Servers are courteous an adapt to your different needs. As far as ambiance goes, even crowdy, I like the vibe. Not too loud, and very relaxed atmosphere. A must!

I can't decide between 4 or 5 stars and typically that would be an automatic 4. But I feel like my memory is playing tricks on me. I thought I liked it a lot better than I remember liking it. So I'm going with instinct. 5 stars. It was so nice to come to a city with a ton of vegetarian and vegan options for my wife - typically we have to go to NYC or Asheville, NC, for that. Aux Vivres is a perfect lunch choice for anyone, vegan or not. It's a vegan restaurant but you will love the food even if, like me, you aren't vegan yourself. It was a cold day so I started with a hot bow of potato and chickpea curry. Just delicious. Not really spicy but still with that flavorful and warming curry flavor. Moved on to the dragon wrap. This was huge, full of grilled tempeh, and a bunch of veggies with a side of dragon sauce. I love a sandwich or wrap that's something more than lettuce and tomato. This had a blend of veggies that made it colorful and light and very tasty. No idea what was in the dragon sauce, but I liked it too. I believe I liked my wife's tempeh Thai tacos better though. Maybe that's why I'm waffling between 4 and 5 stars, but whatever. This place has a wide variety to choose from and everything is good. I am sure you'll find something you like.

A very vast menu of delicious vegan meals, bols, wraps, smoothies and desserts! We loved everything we had. Very nice freindly, helpful service too. For either eating in or take out it always hits the spot.

My first visit here happened to be a traumatic experience. I ordered the Deluxe bowl. In the middle of digging the food from this bowl, I found a brown hand towel inside the dish!! At first, I couldn't identify what it was. Because it was entirely soaked with beet water, I was wondering if it was a bunch of red seaweed. It was a whole brown paper towel. Yikes! I called the waitress and she asked me if I wanted to continue eating the dish... Nope!! Although she didn't charge for the bowl and offered a dessert for free, this is not good...

Tried their mango lassi and Bombay bowl. The portion size was perfect, and the mango lassi was one the best I've ever had. Bombay bowl was ok. The staff was nice and friendly. The restaurant stays open till late, so that's very convenient.

This is the O.G. extant vegan resto in Montréal. This is premium karma free cuisine! Life is more scrumptious when you eat with compassion for all living beings; the sun shines a little brighter and the chirps of birds singing are a little more beauteous when you endeavour for your actions to not cause the suffering of others. This food is delicious, healthful, and ethical. You cannot go wrong with your choices here. Pretty much everything is amazing. I got hooked on Aux Vivres fare with their dragon bowl. The dragon sauce is like the most delicious sauce I've ever tried; I never thought nutritional yeast could taste so good. You can hardly believe you're eating a huge serving of raw vegetables. The dal is absolutely scrumptious; one hundred percent the best dal cooked by someone who is not of Indo-Canadian heritage. Try a dal with a side of brown rice. The Thai tacos are really delicious. The latkes are superb. I love the lox sandwich. The Mumbai bowl is excellent and so is the Mexican bowl. The gyro is pretty damn delicious. All of the beverages are beautiful but that mango lassi is on point. Now they've got you covered when it comes to sweets. The cheesecake is beautiful. The apple pie is amazing. The chocolate cake is sumptuous. But the best best best thing ever here is the spicy chocolate brownie. It will knock your socks off.

Love this place! Very generous portions and always very tasty. I've had the caesar salad a couple times, as well as their burrito plate -- both very good. Their sandwiches are great too.

An amazing vegan place! My bro in law recommended this place and although eggs are a big part of my breakfast/brunch, I didn't miss it for a second after eating here. It was a busy morning when we arrived and were told it would be a 10 Mins wait (in reality it was more like 20). We got seated soon and our servers came to us right away. I ordered the matcha latte and it was probably the strongest one I have ever had. It was pretty rich and I enjoyed it quite a lot. For food we got the Mumbai bowl and the rancheros. The rancheros came with tofu (although it was tastier than tofu, hence i wonder if was paneer) and was a good enough quantity. I never ended up finishing it but it was my next day's breakfast! Their menu is extensive and has options from all over the world. I have not enjoyed a vegan place as much as I did this one hence without a second thought this deserves a 5 Star!

My mum and I both got the Mumbai Bowl for takeout, which consists of organic brown rice, chickpea & potato curry, pakoras (fried spiced chickpea balls), paratha (puffed Indian bread with veggie butter), mint & tamarind chutneys, and carrot. The food was flavorful and hearty, and the serving size was huge - enough to make a voracious eater like me feel full for hours! Definitely recommend this dish if you go to Aux Vivres. Service is friendly and price is reasonable, especially for such a large serving. They also have a small grocery section where they sell many desserts, whole cakes, cookies, sauces, refrigerated/frozen meals, stews, burgers, nuts, tempeh, etc.

All of the food was absolutely incredible and we had such a wonderful experience. The chefs clearly know what they're doing and the service was so incredibly warm. It's a little gem of a place that's a must-go, especially if you're craving authentic indian cozy food among other things! Thank you again! P.S.: We had the malai kofta thali, which hit home; the mango lassi was perfect, the chilli had elements of the chaat yogurt you put in chaat papdi. Everything was super fresh and the brownie was so soft and delicious.

Awesome food and great waitstaff. Go for the smoothies and the poutine! Prices were fair and the selection was good for non vegans too

Easily the best vegan brunch I have ever had. I only wish there was a place like this closer to where I live! My sister and I have now been here three times--once back in May and twice while visiting Montreal last weekend. It's our absolute favorite because the food is SO. GOOD. The brunch portions are huge and filling. All of the food is so delicious that you'll forget you're eating vegan. I highly recommend the polenta with beans. For anyone who is skeptical of vegan food, YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE. It will change your mind. Guaranteed. The space is clean and cute. Plenty of seating. Great atmosphere. Typically a young crowd--both as staff and customers. Nice plants around as decor. All of the staff is bilingual in French and English.

I finally came to Aux Vivres after hearing such great things about this place. It's one of the first vegan restaurants in Montreal so we were excited to try it. Unfortunately, we left a little disappointed. The menu is pretty basic: soup, salads, sandwich, burgers, etc. There was nothing new to try - except maybe the faux lox. Overall, we thought it was a little pricey for what it was. We ordered the lox sandwich and salad deluxe. Both were tasteless and didn't have anything special to it. The sandwich was big but came with no side. Also, the ingredients in the salad didn't really go well all mixed together (I.e. guacamole + faux lox), itd be probably better to eat it all separately. Overall, it's a good place when you can't find vegan food near by. But I wouldn't consider it a "must do" in Montreal.

The Thai bowl was everything I could want in a meal. Filling, sooo delicious, nourishing. Even very hungry I couldn't finish the entire thing. My companion had the robust-flavored chili which was served topped with guacamole and corn chips. We did not miss a single non-vegan ingredient. Definitely would return and probably order the same things again!

I NEED TO STEAL THIS RESTAURANT & TRANSPLANT IT INTO TORONTO/GTA. Montreal's first vegan restaurant and definitely one of the BEST I've ever tried. They have a huge menu where EVERYTHING is vegan and I don't have worries on 'hm, would this have egg/dairy in it?' ..needless to say, it's so blessed. We ate here pretty much daily on our montreal trip and we were so so so happy with it. Service is top notch and they're super friendly AND bilingual. Bless. Food came out very quickly too. The menu is HUUUGE and I wanted to eat everything, to be honest. I was sad that I didn't get to try the blueberry pancakes for brunch. I did try the BLT made with coconut bacon and the portions made my inner fat kid extremely happy.. it was pretty much good enough for two people. I'm used to the vegan restaurants in the greater toronto area charging people $30 for a lettuce leaf so when the food came, you can tell I was a happy child.. I couldn't even finish more than half of the thai bowl. In addition to that, heir food is very high quality & definitely fresh. The star of the show is definitely their desserts - if you're vegan, you definitely feel me on this one: it's SOOOO difficult to find vegan desserts just anywhere. I definitely took advantage. Did I order vegan cheesecake (gateau faux-mage .. so cute) for brunch dessert? You bet the hell I did! It was definitely just like real cheesecake and unbelievably creamy. Um yes, please. Can someone please make this for me back home?!?!? I crave it, just thinking about it and I don't even like sweets, so wtf? Definitely one of my top must-visits whenever I come back to mtl.

#vegan I had three experiences with this place during my recent trip to Montreal. It was a place I walked to in hopes to get a smoothie and cheesecake - seemed to be highly recommended online. At first I walked into the restuarant, but soon learned the take out spot is a few doors down, great idea! It is a bit of a mini store with some grab n go/grocery items and then the take out menu. I got the chocolate peanut butter cheesecake, berry cheesecake and mango lassi. The chocolate PB cheesecake was definitely worth it, I quite enjoyed that delicious treat. The berry cheesecake was ok, I prefer a light say cherry drizzle over my cheesecake while this had a thick dense fruit thickness on top of the cheesecake. I intended to get the creamsicle smoothie as I read about it but when I asked what the most popular smoothie was they said the mango lassi. So glad I got that, so sweet and SO DELICIOUS. Later that evening we actually ordered from here again, as they participate in Uber Eats. I got a salad and a BLT. The salad was alright. The BLT.... not as expected. It was both good and not so good. Mostly it was alot of wrap and alot of lettuce with tomato and then tons of coconut bacon flakes. Just didnt feel like it had the substance I was looking for and could have used some more sauce. We walked back again for another mango lassi though!!! The vegan mango lassi is a must. The cheesecake is worth a try and the food, Id try it again. The people were also very pleasant. The prices are fair enough.

Great place! The restaurant is cute and the food was amazing. I got the tempeh burger and the flavors of the burger was so good. The burger comes with some potato wedges and your choice of sauce-- i got chipotle mayo. The sauce was amazing as well and really complemented the potato. The burger itself was delicious and i would definitely order again.

I've been craving the Aux Vivres brunch for a while now and today was the perfect day for a pic nic brunch take out. I had the polenta platter and it was everything i had remembered, so delicious, flavorful i already can't wait to go back. It was a beautiful Hot day and it was perfect take out to take to Parc Mont-Royal bonus it was still hot by the time i got there...

31% of Indians are vegetarian, yet for some reason it's hard to find incredible Indian food that's vegetarian in Montreal without it just being "yeah we took the chicken out and added, I don't know, cauliflower?" Finally I found it at Aux Vivres. I realise I'm going to sound like a total hippy here, but I was looking for a light vegetarian lunch before my acupuncture appointment (I have anxiety, and it seemed like it might help.) I ordered the starter Chana Paratha and a side of potato wedges with chipotle mayo. The Chana Paratha was thick and incredibly flavourful, with more spice than I was expecting. I was glad to see it wasn't watery or weak, but instead, hearty and delicious, full of chickpeas and peas, and very filling for a $6.50 small meal. The wedges were good, with a light vegan mayo that was a little less thick than egg mayo but still basically the same thing (you can even buy it in shops!). Pretty good portion sizes, too - I'm glad I didn't get a bowl meal because it probably would have been too much for lunch! The service was fast despite my table being hidden behind a 4 foot wall, which was a relief, and despite being full I got a table pretty quickly. I'm excited to come back here! It's not quite as groundbreakingly delicious as Cafe Resonance's much smaller all-vegan menu but it's definitely going in my regular rotation.

Vegan huevos rancheros were very good. Very big plate and fulfilling. I would like to try other things.

I loved mostly everything that I've tried here. It's great that the menu isn't overwhelming yet has just the perfect number of options within various cuisines. I'll go one by one over all the dishes I've tried in my 3-4 visits here. 1. Poutine - Absolutely delightful sauce, I am not a big poutine fan & this one wasn't like anything I've had before. If you dig the real cheesy poutine, you should rather skip this dish. The potatoes weren't cut like fries but wedges. This dish was 5/5 for me. 2. Mumbai Burger - Another delightful dish, completely influenced by Indian preparation, even has a hint of tamarind sauce on it. I could totally go back for this. Another 5/5. 3. Mexicali Burrito Plate - Didn't quite appreciate the burrito but loved guac and everything else on the plate. 3.5/5 4. Chana Paratha - Typical Indian dish, amazing flavors. Completely loved the flavor of bread, which has a touch of garlic on it, slight improvisation on the typical indian bread 5/5. 5. Malai Kofta - I was expecting a little too much of it after trying their chana, due to that I'd give it a 3.5/5. The gravy was great, kofta could get better. 6. Berry Uncheesecake - I just couldn't believe that it was an uncheese version of cheese cake. One of the best un"cheese"cake I've ever had. 7/5. A total winner! P.S. They are a little better than the Aux Vivres Westmount ;)

Aux vivres is a classic vegan/vegetarian restaurant with many delicious meals. As you walk in no matter the time of day it always seems to be PACKED! It's located north of st laurent. Easy street meter parking. The atmosphere is very "homey" and healthy. A lot of hipster/hippie people my kind of resto. It feels like a dinner but an upscale one. I usually get one of their bowls this time I had their popular dragon bowl with tofu. DEELICIOUS. I got the tempeh before but it feels very dry and sandy and you can taste the soy bean powder after taste. You can't go wrong with the tofu. Their vinaigrette is to die for. I also shared their chilli and nachos. Loveeeeee the guacamole oh mahh goodness was it amazing. I love coming here it makes me feel Sain and healthy. They also serve alcohol but its very limited. They only have 3 cocktails on the menu and I tried the mimosa hmm kind of regret it :/ it was super sourish and bitter with freshly squeezed orange though. Service wise: very slow at times but its understandable with the amount of orders they need to handle. The waitress was super friendly and patient. She really catered to us and came around often. Overall, you cant go wrong with aux vivres its a fantastic little gem in the mile end of montreal fabulous and will definitely be back when I feel like being healthy again ahaha

Whilst in town for a music festival, we needed a quick healthy kick in the gut. Aux Vivres served up a satisfying brunch full of health. We started with a Juice and coffee. The Juice was so hearty I could've had it as a meal on its own. The coffee was good and strong but note they're not keen on giving free refills on your cup. Most places had a wait for brunch but there is an enormous amount of seating here so we got in quickly and scored a corner booth. I had a quinoa scramble meal. It was incredibly fresh and made me feel clean without feeling like I had to eat cardboard. Win!

We ordered a tempeh wrap, tempeh tacos, carrot cake and berry cheesecake. Everything was solid. I recommend going next door to the "to-go" store and getting a a whole cake instead of one overpriced piece in the full service restaurant. We ended up purchasing an apple chocolate cake to have later. It was amazing! So moist and addictive! The coffee was a rip off. My friend ordered it and besides that fact that it was not good, it came in a very small mug that wasn't even poured to capacity. It cost $2.50 and refills weren't free! Th atmosphere was not great, but the restaurant was clean and cute. I would go back, for sure, but the to-go store is where it's at! You can purchase most of what's on the restaurant menu in the store.

Where healthy, vegetarian dishes meet flavour and equality. A couple of bites from our full experience review - "Although the Le Creamsicle ingredient combination sounded odd, it turned out to be a beautiful smoothy - tasting a lot like a cream popsicle. All you candy lovers out there - this is your healthy version." "The tempeh patty was surprisingly juicy with a bean texture and slightly grilled smell. We enjoyed the burger with classic toppings and the coleslaw side turned out to be quite a treat - finely chopped with a beautiful spiciness coming through via the horse reddish."

Visited Aux Vivres during a recent trip to Montreal and this was, hands down, my favorite meal. Ordered The Complete during brunch (until 4pm in the weekends) which comes with tofu scramble, sausage, potatoes, corn bread, a small salad, and a chai (or coffee). Yes, I cleaned my plate and I have no shame because it was like a party in my mouth. The sausage had sweetness to it that went well with the saltiness of the scramble and everything came out hot and fresh. The green dressing they use on the salad has dill in it which gives it a pop of flavor. Menu is in English and French and staff is bilingual. The interior has kind of a diner-ish vibe, but very clean and bright. Highly recommend

Save room for dessert on this review. * * * This is a vegan restaurant with lumberjack portions. One meal here and you will not have to eat again all day. Individual dishes range between four and five stars. I had an absolutely first rate vegan chili - with soy cream and lots of garnishes and a lot of high quality tortilla chips. The bowl was the size of half a bowling ball. The chili substantially exceeded Texas chili standards - and I should know being a Texan. Vegan chili has no meat and meat is the essence of a successful chili. Most vegan chili has to work hard to qualify for "that's nice dear". This was the real Texas stuff and was a downright pleasure to eat Even if no cow was actually hurt in the making of this production. * * * My wife's Thai bowl was just okay. This was another half-bowling-ball bowl filled with grains, tempeh, and vegetables cut too large to conveniently get in your mouth and eat. Flavor? Meh. * * * A first course of gazpacho was better than Health Food Store Gazpacho and worse than Barcelona Gazpacho. Nearly every health food store makes a gazpacho in the summer, and they may as well call it "Cold and Insipid Tomato Soup - But Eat It - Its Good For You". This was better than that. It had good tomatoes. It had personality. It had its own non-standard taste. (I suspect a serrano pepper was lurking in the background). It had cilantro which I personally can't stand. But the vegan at the table who came with me to insure fair judgment of cilantro dishes Told me that - even giving the cilantro a break - the soup wasn't that great. Give it a B. * * * Now for the accomplishment of this kitchen. Dessert. One of the dishes is a chocolate apple cake. This is a purely vegan cake with zucchini as a binder and flaxseed taking the place of egg. There are a lot of vegan restaurants that try dishes of this ilk. The result tends to be a sodden heavy mess. In contrast, this was an intriguing fascinating dessert. The apple taste was very subtle but it was there, giving the cake lightness and personality. The cake was delightfully moist. It had fascinating flavor. Is it as good as a cake from the finest patisserie in Paris? No. But it leaves Moosewood and Rainbow Collective and Casa de Luz cakes far back in the pack. I admire the technical skill of the baker of working out the exact proportions of these recondite ingredients to make the cake a textural and flavor success. * * * So if you need to eat your healthy vegetables, this is a great place to do it. Zucchini in your main course. Zucchini in your dessert.

I finally visited Aux Vivres after hearing so much about this place. I left feeling somewhat disappointed. I ordered the latke burger dressed with vegan tzatziki, tomato, pickle and lettuce on a whole wheat burger bun, served with potato wedges. There was a long hair on my plate under the burger so that wasn't a great start. I threw it away as a reflex before I could say anything to the waiter so that's on me. But how did they not catch that? The patty itself was made of sweet potatoes and beets so that was pretty yummy. I also liked their vegan tzatziki but their potatoes were bland and the pieces were way too large. My sister ordered the BLT that comes with coconut chips instead of bacon. The wrap was so huge she had to take half home and it doesn't even come with a side! She would have preferred if the wrap was half the size but with interesting sides like a soup & salad. I hated that they sat us near the window as it was way too hot there from the sun. The people who got to sit away from the windows were better off. The banquette side is pretty uncomfortable so I just wanted to leave the whole time. The service was great though. Fast, friendly, polite. The food legit came out within 5 mins! We shared a large berry smoothie, which was delicious and refreshing. We also tried the banana chocolate pie; it was rich and decadent. Yum. I just wish that instead of a coconut crust, it was a graham cracker one. They should describe it or make it more clear on the menu. So overall, I feel like the menu relies too heavily on soy substitutes (tofu & tempeh) to replace animal products, unlike at Green Panther, Crudessence, Lola Rosa, etc. I'll probably give their new Westmount location a try when it opens since it's so close to me but I think if I'm craving healthy, I'll just go to Mandy's or Green Panther. Great option for vegans though!

Yo ya boy done gone hadda do it to em n go INTERNATIONAL baby gurrrrlllllll. Me n my mamacita said boy howdy do we wanna git it in wit da vegan treat up in American Paris n some of da Frenchmen said yo peep this place son in like frensh or some stuff yo. So ya boy done gone hop in the metro from that drapeau parc of whatever n head to the jawn n get the munch bro. I went up in dat jam n we sat down n homegirl said some frensh gibberish n I order my jawn wit da glutenburg beer n it was muy delicioso as they say in Montreal. I got sum salad wit like peanuts or granola or sonethin n it was ok but not great. Still had a bomb ass time n ya boy done held it down for the USA.

It's so cool to have this in Montreal - be warned: come in starving because their portion sizes are large and the food is too good to not finish. The fifth missing star is for a lack of attentive service.

Some years back, I got the pleasure of visiting Aux Vivres. The ambience was wonderful and hip (do people use that word any more?). It wasn't too busy for a Saturday night, and it wasn't too cramped even for our big group. Although I was immersed in a French country, the English menu and atmosphere made me feel like I was back home again (The US). Afree going over the menu extensively, I ordered the Thai Bowl with Grilled Tempeh. I am not sure (nor was I able to put my finger on it) but I wasn't "wowed" by it. I still enjoyed it especially once the dressing was smothered on every delicate green and orange veggie, but if I ever get another chance to visit again, I am gonna try something else. My other "amis" (aka friends) really enjoyed their cuisine, so I guess I was the only one that thought my dish was "just okay" - The ambience and location gets a 5 - My dish gets a 4 I say it's still worth checking out, so if you are ever in town, head over there and bon apetite!

We took the BLT wrap and the tempeh skewers. Seriously can't eat them. The tempeh tasted so weird. Definitely not my cup of tea. The coconut bacon basically just tasted like sweet coconut with a bit of a reddish color. It was too sweet to be put in a wrap. There wasn't much ambiance in the restaurant. It just felt like eating in a cafeteria. The staff isn't that friendly. Overall, we didn't enjoy it and wouldn't go back.

Bombay banana smoothie was very interesting, pretty good, but my sister absolutely loves it. It contains banana and chocolate but is strongly spicy, tasting of masala and ginger. Malai kofta balls were good, also spicy. Now...the real thing... Dragon sandwich with grilled tempeh is DA REAL BOMB!! 5 stars on the very first bite. Huge portions, fresh ingredients, and warm bread wrap. Normally not a big fan of tempeh, but it was absolutely fantastic here. Great, friendly service.

Aux Vivres has great vegan options. I had a hard time deciding what to get because the menu all sounded very good, but ended up getting the Dragon Bowl, which I was very happy with. If I lived in Montreal, I would definitely be a regular. Friendly staff speaks English, so I had no problem ordering. Great location and overall great experience!

How much do I absolutely adore Aux Vivre? Enough to go daily... and twice in one day! They boast such a vibrant menu chock full of both healthy and indulgent vegan dishes, plus desserts, smoothies and juices, that any vegan/vegetarian/omnivore should be satisfied. What I love the most: -Popeye juice It's so gingery and refreshing! Even if you're the type who suffers through their glass of green juice if it's super green, this one is sure to change your mind. -La Polenta (on the brunch menu-- available only on the weekend) My god, this plate is absolutely what the doctor ordered. It's hearty and delicious, with big hunks of tasty polenta over refried beans + zesty tofu scramble(cooked with nutritional yeast), perfect guac and salad (that dilly dressing is dreamy). The perfect plate if you don't actually eat until the mid afternoon when you realize you're fucking starving. -Buddha Bowl It's simply a huge bowl, abundant with veggies, rice and grilled tofu that is out of this world delicious. But what really takes it to the next level is that ramekin of Buddha sauce (think: umami and not sweet!) And this may not seem like a big deal to you, but their soy cappuccinos are perfection. Coming from an espresso fanatic! This is more of a note for me and shouldn't discourage you at all, but I wasn't crazy about the the BLT because I prefer a more savory fake bacon, maybe made of tempeh, rather than the sweet coconut variety, also way too much mayo. The wrap isn't my favorite kind, but that's because I'm weird about wraps and probably shouldn't order them. But! My friend couldn't go on ENOUGH about how spectacular the Dragon wrap is and just know that it holds up to the next day as she took it to go! Final note: The key lime pie is disappointing. To be fair, I took it to go and perhaps it just needs to be eaten immediately, but it appeared rather unappetizing when I first received it and when I went to eat it later, I found it inedible (mainly because the texture is too gelatinous). I'm sure their other desserts are much better! They appear quite enticing, for sure. Besides the great options for all and the fact that Aux Vivre is Montreal's very first vegan restaurant (kudos, mes amis!) I want to note that I just love every waitress I've ever had here. They are the sweetest girls and really take good care of you, even when you're there, ahem, past closing (sorry to be THAT table, but thank you, Aux Vivre, for being open so late because *this* vegan often doesn't sit down to dinner til 10pm!)

Fantastic brunch!! WOW! Haven't had much of their lunch/dinner options but the Dragon Sauce is the best.

You know that feeling when someone hugs you, but the hug is a little bit too long? You begin to get uncomfortable, but then you find yourself tearing up. You realize it's been awhile since someone held you like that, and it's warm and it's comforting and you feel so incredibly safe in their arms. Then suddenly you realize it's been you that's been holding the hug for too long, and you gently release them, feeling like you can finally exhale. That's what it's like to eat at Aux Vivres.

Simply amazing vegan food! The BLT chapati sandwich was massive - the coconut bacon definitely stole the show. We also ordered the chilli fries. Both are must-tries. You can tell everything is made with fresh and quality ingredients. A homey diner feel with bomb indie/soul music Only downside is that service was incredibly slow (worth the wait though!)

One of my favorite casual spots in Montreal!! The food was amazing and the outdoor seating was so comfortable. Visited this place a couple of times during my travels in Montreal and enjoyed it so much.

Got the deluxe salad as takeout and it was so delicious! Great flavors, amazing portion for the price and a great assortment of veggies and crunch. Super filling.

So when I travel I always look up the best food in the area. This place was on the top of the list for vegan food and I hopped in an uber and came straight here. The concept of the food is what got me. They're food is an Indian Mediterranean fusion, and you could taste it in the food. The spot is very homey, and the servers were really prompt. Also price wise- very affordable! I got the coconut bacon BLT because that's what I read was good, but it personally wasn't my favorite dish at the table. It was too little bacon and too much lettuce for my preference. But wow at the rest of the food- the tempeh in peanut sauce, the La Companion brunch plate, and everything else. Just wow. Please go here if you want large portions of really great food!! Ive never eaten a tempeh dish made this well!

Meh, try once kinda place. I love vegetarian food and all but just wasn't feeling this place you know? We came right when they were open so maybe the kitchen wasn't ready yet so my sandwich took awhile to come out. I saw the BLT sandwich on Yelp and it looks so good. They saw us struggling reading French so they finally gave us an English menu. They should just always leave out English menu! |BLT sandwich| 11.25 CAD About $8 US money for a sandwich is not bad considering it's vegetarian. So they replaced the bacon with coconut pieces that had a lot of flavor on its own but too dry for a sandwich. We bought a small box of it on the side for our road trip and it tastes better as a snack. What its lacking was the sauce. It was too dry with all 3 ingredients: coconut pieces, lettuce, tomatoes. I'm glad I shared and only had half of it. Could barely make it through.

One of the things that is difficult to find is a place for vegan brunch. Luckily Montreal has no such issue and Aux Vivres Plateau tops the list of spots. With the cozy diner feel and large portions of deliciousness you are not going to regret coming here. I fully endorse getting La Polenta which is essentially huevos rancheros with fried polenta instead of wedges.

The sandwich are okay, the portions are really big though. The tempeh was really good, especially the sauce coming with it. Planning on going back to taste other stuffs on their menu I was really impressed by the gateau fauxmage A MUST seriously. The staffs are really friendly

[Montreal Food Tour Stop #8] A great selection of vegan food, which not only includes salads but also juices, smoothies, tempeh, tofu, burgers made from tempeh or tofu, alcoholic beverages, and rice bowls. I needed something healthy to counter all of the poutine, pastries, and desserts that I had been eating in Montreal. This restaurant isn't quite in downtown, but it was worth the cab ride from downtown. It's nice to be pleasantly full, but still comfortable because the food is all relatively healthy. Highlights: I ordered the tempeh burger, which comes with a vegan coleslaw and a side of potato wedges. It's been a long time since I've had tempeh, and that last experience was in a college dining hall. Eating the tempeh burger here gave me a fresh perspective - that a vegan burger patty can actually taste good. The patty (more shaped like a rectangular slab) was very moist, unlike the first time I ate tempeh. There was a tasty spread on the sandwich. I liked how the burger was served with potato wedges instead of fries. The vegan coleslaw was very light. Critiques: Bread for the burger was just okay, in my opinion. I also ordered a mango lassi, which was decent but average. The drink tasted differently from what you would get at an Indian restaurant. Overall: If you're vegan, this place is awesome. Carnivores may still prefer real meat over the vegan burgers, but the dishes were well executed and a nice change of pace from fried food and buttery pastries.

If you're looking for delicious and affordable vegan cuisine, this is my number one pick in the city. They recently expanded, due to the constant flow of people, which has really helped minimize lineups. The food is fantastic and offers a mix of Indian, Greek, Thai, Mexican and other inspired flavours - but all with the Aux Vivres twist. My usuals here are the curry lentil soup, the Thai & Dragon bowls with tempeh, the Thai choupati wrap and of course one of their fabulous desserts, notably the GF banana-chocolate torte or the apple-chocolate cake. Yum!

Generous portion, reasonable price and fresh ingredients. I had the buddha bowl (with tofu), which came in a large colorful bowl of veggies and rice.My only small complaint is that I wish he proportion of rice to veggies was more equal, as there was way too much rice and not enough veggies to balance it. However, the sauce was very good and complemented the meal well. The price point was very reasonable. $11 for the sandwiches and $13-15 for the bowls. I wish i had the room to try their desserts as they looked so so good. Will definitely return to try the sandwiches and chocolate desserts ! P.S. Their menu is extremely extensive, so great place for non-vegan/vegetarians as well.