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Mediterranean food truck turned brick-and-mortar 90-seat restaurant with bar in 2017. Serves a selection of beers and wine on tap plus cocktails, coffee, and juices. Menu offers dishes like shnizalonim battered smoked tofu, schnitzel platter, chickpea fries, frittata, french toast, hummus and falafel, baklava and chocolate ganache torte for dessert. Open Mon-Thu 10:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sun 9:00am-11:00pm.
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4298 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5V 3P9
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Last update on 18 Mar 2023 by Uncolored
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181 Reviews
First Review by GlobetrotterMUC
Leo27
Points +2680
❤️ - Edit
Great menu, absolutely amazing vegan food, big portions and they played ABBA all the time I enjoyed my time there👍🏼 Will definitively return, don't miss out!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-10-19
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Sofinka
Points +916
New favourite - Edit
I visited the truck first a few weeks ago and thought it was so good, I made a concerted effort to visit the restaurant. So delicious. Without doubt, I’ll be back to try lots of other things on the menu!
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NoaSakai
Points +1094
Wonderful - Edit
○ SHAKSHUKA ($23)
Read moreVegan Poached Egg($2)
✨Review✨
Chickpea Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada! 🇨🇦 An all vegan restaurant serving fusion dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world! 🌎✨
I ordered the SHAKSHUKA upgraded with vegan poached eggs!🥚 Shakshuka is a traditional Middle Eastern and North African dish made with eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce 🍅🌶️ I was honestly SO impressed by the vegan poached eggs! The yolk was runny on the inside, and both the taste and texture were surprisingly similar to real eggs. I was genuinely amazed by how good they were, and the whole dish was absolutely delicious!! 😭💛
Underneath the eggs, there was vegan bacon and avocado 🥑🥓 The vegan bacon looked almost identical to real bacon, which really surprised me too!
The mini salad came topped with crispy chickpeas, which felt perfect for a restaurant named Chickpea! 💚 And it also came with pita bread, so you can use it to scoop up the shakshuka, make little sandwiches, or dip it into the sauce. So many ways to enjoy it! 🫓✨
The portion was pretty generous, and I left feeling completely full and satisfied! 🤤💕
There are so many other dishes on the menu that I want to try, so I’d definitely love to come back again! 🌟
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EmvO
Points +194
Amazing burgers - Edit
The burgers are huge and delicious. We had 2 different ones and both were fabulous. Great flavours, tender, not just a generic vegan burger. The sauces are tasty too. Fries are hot, fresh, salty. Come with a salad too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-29
Pros: Service, Flavours, Ambiance
Cons: Music is loudish, Need extra napkins!
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BlackSheep1985
Points +132
Best vegan experience in a lifetime - Edit
This is the type of restaurant which may persuade everyone to become vegan . Food is amazing, I would have eaten the whole menu if possible . Everything was prepared with care and tasted delicious . A gem in Vancouver
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-08-24
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vegan_jordanl
Points +20
Incredible options - Edit
Almost too many great choices! Delivery on DoorDash and delicious meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-18
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chlod
Points +836
Hafla all you can eat - Edit
We ate the hafla 42/person with the chicksteak and the shnitzelonim as mains. Everything was fresh and delicious. Really affordable for the quality and quantity!!! The mains were delicious, especially the steaks bites. We really liked the chickpea fries, cabbage salad, hatzilim, and labneh.
Read morePros: Choices, Service
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DoriKingston
Points +34
Amazing food, Great atmosphere - Edit
Delicious food, great service, large portions, and a casual atmosphere. They make the most of the space and pack quite a few tables in. Typically I can get a table with little to no wait but it can feel a bit crowded at times.
Read morePros: Great food, Large portions
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StevenFitzgerald
Points +18
Must try! - Edit
We went here during our visit in Vancouver. It was delicious and they give a GOOD portion of food. I took half to go and that was lunch. My wife and I got the Benechick and Malawah with mushrooms and the carrot salmon. We also got the vegan egg, which was new to me. The inside is runny, so be careful when opening. More on the pricey side, but worth it for good vegan food that isn’t run-of-the-mill and a large portion. The vibe was also very fun and relaxing! We will definitely be returning.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-09
Pros: Taste, Portion size, Options
Cons: Price for some items
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sammsnow20
Points +166
BEST VEGAN IN VANCOUVER - Edit
Wow wow wow wow wow. My friend (non vegan) and I loved Chickpea so much we went twice during our 2 day trip. Their breakfast is honestly mindblowing. I got the hash and fritters with avocado and the poached egg. 1000000% recommend, getting hungry just writing this review. I cannot emphasize enough that this place is unmissable on any trip to Vancouver.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-22
Pros: Huge menu, Generous portions, Interesting flavors
Cons: Not close enough to my house
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vegan_vancouv
Points +268
Best vegan brunch - Edit
Chickpea is probably my favourite spot for brunch in the city! Some of my favourite dishes are the latkes benechick and the shakshuka. The portions are huge!
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KristinaEatsPlants
Points +9131
Vibrant Vegan Spot with Tons of Flavor 🤤 - Edit
Really yummy place with so many great options on the menu! The chickpea fries were a cool concept—fun to try but not our favorite. The spicy carrots, though, were amazing, and we loved the overall variety and freshness of everything. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Vancouver!
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buenavaca
Points +583
Exploding egg yolks - Edit
The food was great, but the first thing that happened was that I wanted to cut my "egg" in the middle and the "yolk" squirted all over me and the table. Maybe I should have guessed this could happen but it made me kinda grumpy for the rest of the meal. But you know what, this place seems like it caters to vegans and understands that vegans don't just want brown foods and meat substitutes, they want veggies!
Read morePros: Some meals came with fresh salad, Chickpea fries!, Extensive all vegan menu
Cons: Erupting eggs, Kinda$$
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KristinaLR
Points +344
Just OK - Edit
I want to love this place as it is so close to my house. But every visit has been just ok. Everything is fine but I just want it to taste a bit better. The hummus just ok, which is not good enough at a place called Chickpea.
Read morePros: all vegan, nice space
Cons: lacking oomph
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DevKara
Points +95
Brilliant food, brilliant staff - Edit
This place has some of the best food in Vancouver. It's all chickpea based, but they do it soooo well
Read moreWe had members of our party that don't eat onion or garlic and these guys were able to make us soo much without it. The allergens book lists what they could and couldn't eat, so it made it really easy to order
The food was amazing, so flavourful, extremely well done and the hummus, to die for. Everything we had we loved and the portion sizes are massive!! We had to take away atleast 50% as they gave us such big portions
The only thing that let this place down was the speed of service but we did go on a Saturday night, so it was busy and we were seated and eating within 45 mins. It wasn't big enough of an issue to remove a star but be warned if you're starving and are expecting quick food on a weekend or busy period.
Overall, highly highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and good vibes
Pros: Quality of food, Friendly staff, Portion sizes
Cons: Speed of service
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e.percival
Points +1034
Quirky and amazing brunch - Edit
A quirky and cosy restaurant with super friendly service. We had the french toast, blueberry oat pancakes and the schnitzel waffle benechick with a vegan poached egg. This was genuinely one of the best brunches we’ve had! The french toast was itself delicious and crispy and came with even more delicious caramelised banana and fresh strawberries! The blueberry pancakes were a perfect texture and tasty (especially with the blueberries and banana inside), and the accompanying whipped coconut cream was a lovely light addition. The schnitzel benechick was very special, with each element delicious by itself but even more so together - the tofu schnitzel was beautifully crunchy and had a brilliant texture inside, the waffle was thick and it was my first vegan poached egg!
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lemontyseven
Points +111
Very good but a little odd - Edit
The food at Chickpea is excellent. I was extremely satisfied with almost every menu item I tried (more on that later). However, I strongly recommend you do NOT order the Hafla. It's very expensive, everyone at the table must order it, and though it says "all you can eat" they will only refill the side dishes, not the main (which they give you a small amount of). Also, most of the menu items are served as a large portion - definitely expect to take home leftovers if you're not a big eater.
Read moreThe restaurant is large, with plenty of seats. As long as you're not a large party you probably won't have trouble getting a table.
The service is a little odd here - the servers aren't very attentive. You basically have to flag one down if you need something.
Also, though Google Maps says they close at 10, they stop seating customers at about 9. Make sure you arrive before then, or you'll have to order food to-go.
The items I tried were:
Chickpea Steak main - Absolutely phenomenal, would definitely get again. It is a perfect substitute for shredded beef/brisket.
Lion's Mane Mushroom Steak main - It was okay, but quite heavily spiced and oily. Wouldn't get again.
Cauliflower Steak main - Very soggy, not very tasty. Would not recommend.
Eggs Benechick - The best thing I ordered at the restaurant. Large portion, extremely delicious. The vegan poached egg was pretty good - great texture, but could be more flavorful.
The Platter - Pretty good, has a wide variety of the food served at the restaurant.
Shakshuka - Amazing, but it is one of the menu items that comes as a smaller portion. It did seem like the staff might be willing to give you a lot of pita to go with it though!
Hafla - As stated above, I strongly recommend against ordering this. It's very expensive and it's not an enjoyable experience.
Pros: Delicious food, Large portions, Cute restaurant
Cons: Odd service style, All you can eat hafla
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darkfruit
Points +155
Incredible - Edit
Wow. I got the chickcheese sandwich and it's as cheesy and buttery as I remember sandwiches being before I went vegan. The yam and eggplant was so good in it too. My friend got the latkes Benechick and it was amazing too. Highly recommend!
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ynwa
Points +2497
Authentic and so yummy - Edit
Chikebab in any form is a must. Fries are fantastic starters. Staff are so lovely and the artwork is beautiful
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1995_Vegan
Points +779
So good! - Edit
Everything was so good at Chickpea that I wish we would have been able to eat there more than once during our stay. Every item is an inventive take on comfort food.
Read morePros: Broad menu, Everything is delicious, Brunch and lunch
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hekathae
Points +85
Different & amazing! - Edit
I loved the cauliflower platter with chickpea fries (amazing idea) and the hummus was nicely done.
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Vee8833
Points +132
Flavours That Will Impress Any Foodie - Edit
This vegan spot serves up amazing Middle Eastern-inspired food in a relaxed, boho/hippie atmosphere. Highlights included the malawach with oyster mushrooms and vegan poached egg, and the lions mane steak rice platter. Even a non-vegan friend was blown away by the flavors. Generous portions, adorable interior, and great service make it a must-try.
Read morePros: Waffles are great, Milkshakes, Vibe
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Braceface
Points +280
Amazing place for Lunch 😋 - Edit
Falafels were moist in the inside and super crispy on the outside!
Read moreHummus was smooth, flavourful and I could just keep eating.
The shwarma could have used a tad bit more seasoning and salt but still yummy!
Fries are otherworldly!
We also tried the matcha and cappucino! Decent cuppas 👌
Pros: Decor, Friendly service, Delicious food
Cons: Might have been even better with a bit more season
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3519
Delicious, Middle Eastern-inspired vegan cuisine - Edit
Vegan restaurant serving Middle Eastern-inspired food in a relaxed, hippie atmosphere. The menu is extensive and I had such a hard time choosing what I wanted! The brunch menu was very unique and offered many opportunities for customization. I loved the malawach (a crispy flatbread) topped with sauteed oyster mushrooms and a vegan poached egg that actually oozes! Serving sizes are very generous and you will leave feeling satiated (and possibly go home with leftovers). Their latke benedict also looked excellent - I will have to try that next time.
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Swampy3
Points +607
Cool vibes and phenomenal food! - Edit
This has got to be one of the best vegan meals I have ever eaten. We ordered the Lions mane steak rice platter and the eggs benedict with chicksteak. Portions were huge and food was out of this world.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Fun atmosphere, Giant portions
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laCarotainViaggio
Points +850
I want to give them 6 stars - Edit
I have travelled the world (as a vegan) for the past five years and this place has made me reassess all my prior reviews.
Read moreI ordered the Chick-chicken vegan eggs Benedict and the Lion’s Mane steak. Both were out of this world.
For the former, the vegan poached eggs were the best I’ve ever had. In the past I have tried vegan eggs and while they always looked real they never tasted like it. This one instead was it, from the way the orange yolk erupted from the egg as I sliced it open to the mouth feel as I bit into it.
The lion’s mane steak was also the best I’ve had and the way it was grilled with a perfect sear and good seasoning was perfect.
I wish I lived closer to Vancouver so I could eat here again 🥲
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LiveLifeLori
Points +170
Blown away - Edit
Ordered the Calamachick with crispy tempura oyster mushrooms with a delicious salad, chickpea fries and backlava. Best backlava I’ve ever had and may consider taking some home for tomorrow. Soo tasty!
Read morePros: Crispy oyster mushroom bits , Good portions, They don’t skimp out on sauce
Cons: Too far away from where I live haha
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