Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out
Fusion
Breakfast
Canadian

Part of small group of vegetarian restaurants - this one est. 2016. Serves a large variety of meals, and has a juice bar. Menu offers poutine with vegan cheese or curds, fusion bowls, acai bowls, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, appetizers like buffalo cauliflower and dumplings. For dessert there's vegan cheesecake. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm.


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95 Reviews

First Review by AmandaVollmershausen

XenaWarriorPrincess

Points +3305

Vegan
23 Aug 2021

Filling food, great dessert

The food was delicious! I had the Peaceful falafel wrap with greens and the carrot cake for dessert. The wrap was very, very filling and the carrot cake was probably the best one I've ever tasted. Service was friendly and efficient. They have an indoor dining area as well as an outdoor patio. Loved it.

Pros: Carrot cake was amazing

tengarine

Points +292

Vegan
18 Aug 2021

Yummy vegan food

I've gone a few times now and it's been wonderful each time. Friendly service whether it's to get food, apps or drinks! Would recommend the cauli wings (Korean BBQ). The fantastic bowl is also fantastic if you feel like a tasty salad. Also their chocolate cake.. wow!

Updated from previous review on 2021-08-18

stickincarn

Points +172

Vegan
17 Aug 2021

Excellent appies

We visited in August 2021. We had the buffalo cauliflower wings and the "prosperous" dips. I loved that the dips were all in one bowl and could be mixed together. Both appetizers were delicious. We just wished we had been more hungry so we could enjoy more food there!

The restaurant was taking part in the Ottawa Experience Pass. $50 off the bill.

We sat outside on the patio. The service was great. I enjoyed my margarita!

gopherveg

Points +2217

Vegan
01 Aug 2021

Great food and patio

My friend and I shared the cauliflower “wings” and a plate of fries. I ordered a wrap and salad and my friend had a large vegan Caesar salad. All of the food was delicious, vegan, and more than filling. I was particularly impressed with the wrap and how the tofu was marinated. I found the staff to be friendly and the service was quick. The patio is also big and lovely on a summer day. The meal, along with three drinks, was ~$85. I thought that this was more than fair for the quality and quantity of food. We both had doggy bags of food to take home.

Pros: Tons of vegan options, Tasty and flavourful, Great patio

SunshineKangaroo

Points +364

Mostly Veg
19 Jul 2021

Yum!

Came here for breakfast while on a trip to Ottawa. It was lovely, nice street view and lots of vegan options. The breakfast burrito was pretty good, not fabulous, but I’d come back here and try something else.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Atmosphere

Cons: Food was slightly dry.

meadowws

Points +1594

Vegan
11 Jun 2021

Fresh

Delicious fresh food. Been a long time customer. I like that most of their takeout packaging is compostable. Nice staff. I love Pure Kitchen when I’m craving a bit of a healthier vegan meal. It is frustrating to me though that they still carry dairy products although all their food is fine vegan. Why not just have a 100% cruelty free facility when they’re already that close??

Rybinseller

Points +562

Vegan
20 Apr 2021

Favorite vegan poutine!

I love going to Pure for their healthy and nutritious juices and smoothies but most of all their cashew cheese poutine! The cheese consistency isn’t like a ‘traditional’ poutine but the mushroom gravy is delicious and the fries are always excellently made. I personally get the “sharing size” if I’m having it as a main so keep that in mind the individual might leave you wanting more if that’s all you’re having.

The picture also includes the sharing size poutine, Korean BBQ cauliflower wings (sharing size) and the classic burger with their half fries/half mixed green and a yummy Iron Warrior smoothie!

Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Lots of options

axelboot

Points +193

Vegetarian
31 Aug 2020

Disappointing first meal in Ottawa

We were here on a quiet Friday afternoon in mid-August, as tourists visiting Ottawa. We ate outside on the streetside patio, as this is still during COVID19 precautions. The server quickly brought us water and cutlery, and explained how to access the menu via QR scan.

I ordered the Thrive salad with falafel and grilled avocado based on the server's recommendation. My spouse had the Fantastic hot bowl with rice noodles and peanut sauce, which he very much enjoyed. . It took some time for the food to arrive, even though we were the only guests outside or anywhere as far as I could tell.

My salad didn't thrill me- it arrived without any vinagrette, and even when the server went to seek the vinagrette, it hardly improved it. The salad was some 85% lettuce greens, with three falafel balls and a half grilled avocado I think. Very dull to eat, the lemon maple vinagrette added nothing to improve the flavours or experience. A terrible meal.

The server knew that I was disappointed and gave me a complimentary chocolate and peanut butter dessert, which was thoughtful but didn't mitigate this disappointing meal in Ottawa.
I'd recommend avoiding the cold bowls and sticking with their hot bowls and sandwiches here.

Pros: Freshly made , Ample portion size

Cons: Slow service, waited too long for simple meals, Not a good value for the money

Daniellemarshh

Points +46

Vegan
23 Aug 2020

My favorite restaurant

I make a point to try out new vegan spots whenever I’m traveling or visiting a new city. Pure kitchen is hands down my favorite restaurant in any city. No matter what you’re in the mood for there is something. If you want to be healthier or have an all out cheat meal you will find a dish you love! Menu changes up a bit too so it seems like there is always something new to try. Simply the best!

helenedrouin

Points +3095

Vegan
16 Aug 2020

Amazing

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food. The menu is large and they have healthy food like bowls, smoothies, etc. but also junk food, such as burgers and poutines. I had a vegan burger with a vegan poutine. It was delicious! Definitely my go to when I am in Ottawa.

Pros: Lot of choices, Decor

oceanGem

Points +228

Vegan
21 Jun 2020

Don't think twice, go!

Was in the city for nearly a week and had dined there over 3 times. I just found myself returning to the restaurant and trying out new dishes! Delicious food combos, great ambiance and very kind staff members.

SofiaKirara

Points +118

Vegan
31 Mar 2020

Delicious vegan bol!

I had their vegan bol, I don't remember the name but it was really good, the portions were great, the tempeh was delicious, the sauce was perfect with all of the ingredients in the bol. loved it.

Updated from previous review on 2020-03-31

Pros: Good portions, Great bols

herbotits

Points +637

Vegan
17 Feb 2020

Dumplings on point!

Great vegan options, super friendly staff! Tasty drinks. The dumplings were on point! Definitely worth checking out!

Pros: Vegan options, Tasty, Poutine

MatthewBishara

Points +30

Vegan
16 Feb 2020

Ottawa Vegan Scene Personified

Great selection of classic vegan dishes. Their take on a vegan pad Thai, the fantastic bowl, is my favourite main. The dumplings, especially the new steamed version are incredible.

Pros: Well priced , Nice atmosphere , Friendly staff

Jalebi Boy

Points +495

Vegetarian
15 Feb 2020

Filling lunch

Great spot to warm up and eat after skating on the canal during Winterlude. Greatly enjoyed my first beet latte. Enjoyed the food a lot.

PhiloVegan

Points +34

Vegan
21 Jan 2020

Wonderful experience

Nice place, everything was extremely good. We would like to try all plates. We will come again and again.

Pros: A lot of choices , Big portions , Good service

JuliannaThomas

Points +45

Vegan
19 Jan 2020

My favourite

I want to eat here everyday forever. My favs are the the cauliflower wings, the poutine (with cashew cheese) and the vegan BLT!!

Mariakb

Points +494

Vegetarian
12 Jan 2020

Great, feel-good food & friendly staff!

Love coming to the pure kitchen. I’ve taken so many non-vegans/vegetarians here and they have all loved it. So many great options & super friendly staff. The BLT is a must try!

Stephanie_Sparrow

Points +378

Vegan
18 Dec 2019

Amazing food, location, and staff.

Everything about Pure Kitchen is great. Always nice to try new dishes with their weekly features. Their juice cleanse is also great.

Rolax

Points +64

Vegan
02 Dec 2019

Very good

Smoothies, bowls and salads on the menu plus a daily suggestions. Some meals are available in smaller portion which is a good idea.
Don't miss their excellent cheesecake!

Pros: Cute place, good healthy food

lauraismynametoo

Points +265

Vegan
07 Sep 2019

Mostly hit, a little miss.

Tasty food and good service. Cute staff shirts and becoming less pretentious than when they first opened.

Pros: Vegan options

Vitapita

Points +171

Vegan
02 Sep 2019

Very tasty food!

I liked that the cheese was restaurant made and that all of their food was really healthy and delicious. The drinks were good too. We really enjoyed the cauliflower plate but I found it expensive for the amount served.

mbesaw

Points +25

Vegetarian
20 Aug 2019

Friggin loved it

Really enjoyed my time at pure kitchen, this is the first resultant I’ve gone to since I’ve moved to Ottawa and it was so goood!

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Very creative menu

Cons: Expensive , Spicy wasn’t spicy

BenMarshy

Points +922

Vegan
06 Aug 2019

👍👍

Was here a few months ago with my girlfriend. Amazing cauliflower wings. They're a must have. I just wish this place was 100% vegan.

BC_Vegan

Points +32

Vegan
31 Jul 2019

AMAZING food, just wish it was all vegan!

My favorite thing on the menu are the Korean bbq cauliflower wings. They are to die for!!! I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are eating with omnis.

All of the menu items are Pure are vegan and then you have the option to add non-vegan cheese to some of the menu items. I believe there are no eggs.

Pros: Great menu to chose from., Food is incredible.

Cons: Not all vegan

GuillaumeBeauchamp

Points +179

Vegan
22 Jul 2019

Tout est délicieux

Nous avons très bien mangé! Les enfants ont adoré aussi. Beau menu, service impeccable, nourriture savoureuse et portions généreuses mais pas exagérées. Nous y reviendrons.

Moark

Points +66

Vegan
09 Jul 2019

Super dejeuner

Très bon déjeuner végane.




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