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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169 Reviews
First Review by GlobetrotterMUC
buenavaca
Points +554
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 +89
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 +703
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 +69
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 +132
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 +2356
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 +774
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 +81
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 +96
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 +272
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 +3175
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 +335
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 +655
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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Dartert3t
Points +190
Everything was so good. - Edit
We tried the vegan shakshuka and it was amazing. The poached egg and pita was perfect with it. Very much recommend!! 
Read morePros: Large variety , Great atmosphere
Cons: A bit pricy
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Yecats90
Points +183
One of the best vegan places i have ever been - Edit
Loved the food here, loved the ambiance. Cannot wait to return when I am in Vancouver.
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Kwr_
Points +2216
Delicious food and peaceful interior - Edit
Went here recently with a non-vegan who was WOWed and said this was the best food they’d had in a long time. We shared the sabich as a rice bowl and the chickpeace as a hummus bowl. Everything was fresh and tasty and flavourful, interior is adorable, and service was great. Recommend!
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seal
Points +1700
pita & burrito style med food - Edit
They have you pick your main feature (tofu, soy curls, crispy cauliflower, etc.), then select what format you want to eat it in: burrito, pita, plate, etc.
Read moreHad the Shawarma burrito-style and Schnitzelonim pita-style.
All the ingredients and flavors were fresh and tasty. The pita format didn't work great. It was overstuffed with bland dry components on top and wet flavorful components on the bottom. It was too large to pick it up and eat it in another direction, so there was no way to eat it with a good mix of components in each bite.
Overall pretty good. Will just avoid the pita style time.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-11
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VictoriaSmith04
Points +344
try the malawach! - Edit
Love the quirky vibe. Very busy Sunday morning. Shared waffles and malawach: puff pastry with oyster mushrooms and onion filling, and hashbrown and salad. Was incredible. A bit oily but super comfort food. Staff was hurried, not very friendly, but again, it was quite busy. I would definitely recommend that malawach!
Read morePros: lots of options , fully vegan! yay!
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Gauri_H
Points +268
Amazing selection and great food - Edit
The baba ganoush and chickpea fries were perfect. I shared food with family so got to taste bits of everything and I liked most dishes. The lions mane burrito came out cold so was not my favourite but almost everything else was super nice
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-18
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Edjay90
Points +74
Cosy & Delicious - Edit
Food was super delicious. We had the chicksteak burrito and the shawarma burrito. The burritos were pretty big and packed with salad, rice and protein. You won’t have room for much else!
Read moreThe service was slow and prices pretty steep.
Pros: Serving size, Fully plant based
Cons: Price, Service (slow)
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Chickpea Truck
Points +24
Best restaurant in the world - Edit
Food is unique and phenomenal
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newvegdi
Points +30
Great food, unethical business practices - Edit
Their up charges for order amendments are terrible. I’ve been charged extra for asking them to leave off a side, and I’ve been charged double for an order change less than 3 minutes after I made it on a delivery app. The service in the restaurant is not much better, they really seem to hate their customers. It’s a shame cause their food is pretty good if a bit greasy.
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meadowws
Points +1536
VIBE - Edit
I don’t know if I’ve ever been in such a good mood at any other resturant ever but the music they played here on the night we came lifted me up like no other. All Black Eyed Peas and then switched to Rihanna… I was LIVING. 90’s bangers make me so happy. So in turn, the whole experience was great because my mood was great. What we got food wise was very good and all the employees on shift were so chill. It was so nice having a GOOD baklava after 8 years of being vegan. It used to be one of my favourite desserts.
Read moreThe atmosphere is cool and the wall mural has Bojack Horseman vibes which is a cool look for a vegan place, not your regular cookie cutter place. All the different options for dishes are very interesting and a big menu!
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Edited to add after being here a couple more times, this place is amazing in every aspect. The food is incredible, the vibe is so chill, everything is so great. We LOVE Chickpea!!!
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-28
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divyaj
Points +696
Best vegan Egg! - Edit
The tofu egg was amazing, really good on the Latke Benechick. The Omelette was okay. The fries were small cutand super crispy, flavored perfectly. The brunch dishes are huge for one person though, and while delicious, extremely greasy. Would recommend sharing one between 2 people, and getting something else on the side.
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Gnattus
Points +457
Filling & Fresh - Edit
Meal was great! Decent portions and tasty bites! Would happily eat here again.
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