Vancouver vegetarian restaurant offering a mostly vegan menu, with dishes ranging from breakfast burrito and pancakes with potatoes to stir fry tofu & veggies; has vegan cheese. Jan 2016 reported menu has been updated to indicate which items are vegan and which few items use honey. Hosts live music most nights. NOTE: June 22 reported to serve eggs/cheese in vegan dishes in error, check carefully. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-12:00am, Fri 11:00am-3:00am, Sat 9:00am-3:00am, Sun 9:00am-12:00am.
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2724 W 4th Ave (at Kitsilano district), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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115 Reviews
First Review by CherryCritter
Sonny246
Points +963
Decent but overhyped - Edit
Mostly an egg-based brunch menu.
Read moreWhile you can "veganize" much of their menu, most the care has gone into the extensive egg options (poached, scrambled, over easy, omelettes) with scrambled tofu as the vegan option. This feels like most omni brunch places that only allow for tofu scramble.
That said, the tofu scramble was better than most places (they actually cook and season it, don't just heat it up in a pan). The best part was the miso gravy.
(Home fries were too large for a proper crust. The tea was overpriced for the common organic brand Choice.)
I asked, and, despite what it says it different places online they're still a 24/hr restaurant-- this makes it a keeper.
Pros: Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, Not oily, Open 24/7
Cons: Over priced
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NathanSing
Points +124
Classic Vancouver - Edit
This place is home. Great food, great atmosphere and in the heart of Kitsilano. The line up out the door speaks for itself. This place is a Vancouver institution- and even better, it’s open 24/7. Must haves are the Thai Noodles, Naam Bowl, Naam Burger (make sure to sub the mayo for vegan mayo) and the miso gravy and fries.
Read moreEverything on the menu can be made vegan!
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NoodleButt
Points +24
Making meat eaters belive - Edit
My partner took me here as a little brain vacation. I needed a pick me up and I have been vegetarian (now vegan) for years. They're a meat and potatoes kind of person. But they actually enjoyed the food. They even ate vegetables (gasp). We both got veggie burgers and chickpea fries. Though they still prefer meat the atmosphere and quality of food makes them excited to bring me back anytime were in Vancouver.
Read morePros: Vegan, Health concious, Variety
Cons: Limited parking
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theresabee
Points +717
Hippie Heaven - Edit
Vegan veggie dogs 24/7? Heck yes! Has some great veg options; some healthy, others not so, all delicious. Wish they'll take the plunge and go all vegan - there's quite a bit of cheese and honey options, but they're able to sub Daiya and can give some good advice on what to avoid if you're unsure.
Read morePros: 24/7 !
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Greeneyedgirl
Points +426
decent simple food but a bit overrated - Edit
This is an icon of the kitsilano neighbourhood. It's been around for 40 years, is open 24/7 and has been doing vegetarian before most people knew what that meant. There is often a line up which may or may not be a good thing.
Read moreI been here numerous times and the food is good but not amazing and I wouldn't necessarily suggest this place with some many better options in Vancouver but I wouldn't say no if someone wanted to go. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the vegan baked goods - I think a lot of places in the area do better desserts but they still seem popular.
The portions are fairly large so you will not walk out hungry that's for sure and there is something novel about a place where the chair legs have literally worn grooves in the hardwood floors from all the customers seeking vegetarian food over the last 4 decades.
Pros: large portions, open 24/7
Cons: often a line up, not the best vegan food in the city
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LindseyElizabeth
Points +853
Paradise for late night dining - Edit
The Naam is open all night, and believe me it's a novelty to be able to go somewhere are 3am after a night of clubbing, studying or hanging out with friends and get some tasty vegan food! Most of the food can be veganized, and there's so many options that you'll find something you'd love. I love their 'steaks', burgers, and their amazing desserts (the portions are hearty so you'll leave full!). My favourite is being able to come here for a coffee, a big slice of pie and even some vegan ice cream to top it off. I'll miss this place when I move!
Read morePros: Best hours for veg friendly places in Vancouver, Delicious food and desserts
Cons: Often have to wait for a table during busy times
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queendotkong
Points +50
mythic place - Edit
Welcoming and cozy. I had an wonderful breakfast before visiting kitsilano
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BrittanyMExplores
Points +341
Amazing Restaurant in Kitsilano with lots of Vegan & Gluten-Free Dishes! - Edit
Located in the charming and upscale neighbourhood of Kitsilano, The Naam is an inviting and pretty restaurant filled with plants, unique decor and a welcoming, laid-back and casual atmosphere.
Read moreI ate dinner at The Naam twice during my trip to Vancouver because I loved it so much. I ordered the cashew and avocado enchiladas and the Thai dragon bowl. Both dishes were incredibly tasty and flavourful and the portion sizes were large and satisfying. The menu had lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options and they served a variety of dishes including Thai food, Mexican, burgers, salads, appetizers and more.
This restaurant was quite busy during both of my visits and the line-up was outside the door on my second visit, but the wait wasn’t too long at all (about fifteen minutes) and it was worth it to eat their delicious food.
The service was good and there was seating inside and outdoors on a covered patio along the side of the building.
I loved this restaurant and the food was amazing. I can’t wait to come back again when I am in Vancouver next!
Pros: Welcoming & Laid-back Atmosphere, Delicious Vegan and Gluten-Free Food, Friendly Service
Cons: Busy
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Ale_xandra
Points +210
My favourite place! - Edit
I can't say enough positive things about the NAAM. I went on my birthday and they give you a discount of the age you are turning, so wonderful! The service is always wonderful but painfully slow. Be sure to carve out a good 2-3 hours of you are planning to go at dinner time. I'm not put off by this at all, just know what you're getting into. I also would highly suggest against modifying a vegetarian meal to be vegan at a busy time. They might mess it up because it does get really busy, I just order the meals marked with a V and a slower times (like 3am.... yes I go there at that time quite frequently) it's totally okay to substitute. The portions are huge and the food is really good. Wonderful vibe and I wish this place would go full vegan.
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NancyMeatlessMeetup
Points +185
Busy at Midnight! - Edit
I went there at midnight for an event with Meatless Meetup and there was a lineup. Need I really say more?
Read moreThe large menu, large quantities, reasonable prices, 24 hour opening time and comfortable, homey atmosphere make this place Vancouver's most popular veggie hangout.
It seems fashionable to complain about the Naam's service. I have been dozens of times and the service was no worse than most other busy places. The servers were always helpful when there was anything wrong with a dish.
People regularly complain about the food. In fairness, some of the dishes should have been improved years ago, but why bother when there are lineups at midnight? There are numerous delicious options on their very large menu waiting to be discovered. My recommendation would be to always order a variety of dishes and share.
Pros: Large portions, Great atmosphere, Open 24 hours
Cons: Lineups, Crowded
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Posi Britt
Points +679
Love/Like - Edit
I want to love this place more. It is open 24 hrs a day, the portions are ridiculous, they have an odd varied menu, and they are a neat place to hang out. I just find that every time I come here, I always leave feeling ok not amazed. The food is decent just seems to be lacking in a bit of WOW factor. I do enjoy the atmosphere and where else can you get 2AM nachos that are vegan? It was right up the street from favourite tea shop and where we were staying though so that's a plus. I'll continue coming here in the future.
Read morePros: Open 24hrs, Varied menu, Huge portions
Cons: Tables always seem sticky, Always busy regardless of time, Food just ok
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Mango_monkey
Points +47
Delicious, filling nutritious food! - Edit
The Naam is my go to place for vegan goodness as it is open 24 hrs...and the food never fails to impress me. The fries with the miso gravy are always a hit with my friends. The service here is not bad, sometimes it can be a bit of a wait as it can get super busy here. Love the energy here and will definitely return :)
Read morePros: Open 24 hours, Delicious food!, Lots of options
Cons: Longer wait times during busy hours, Not in a central location
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lindsay_h
Points +37
Great vegan breakfast! - Edit
We're from the prairies, so a good vegan breakfast option can be hard to find. Whenever we're in Vancouver, we make a point of visiting the Naam as often as we can! The staff are very knowledgeable about how to make each item vegan (hold this, add that, etc.) and the prices are very reasonable for how much food you get! While their miso gravy wasn't always vegan, they've changed the recipe and removed the honey (rejoice!). It can get quite busy, but staff are good at managing the crowds and providing quick and efficient service. Definitely worth a visit!
Read morePros: Delicious food , Knowledgeable servers , Cute interior
Cons: Busy , Tight seating arrangements
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Myfannwy165
Points +208
Healthy Comfort Food - Edit
So...when we arrived there was a short line which moved quickly and the hostess did a great job turning over tables, we were seated as soon as a table opened up. The waiter smiled but his attitude was tepid, possibly because he was so busy. We ordered chili as an appetizer and it took a half an hour to arrive, it tasted okay but was luke warm and then the entrees came 2 minutes later. One of us ordered the "vegan plate" which was a big mistake. It was just a lack lustre plate of steamed veggies on brown rice, very bland, unless you're a fan of hospital food I recommend literally anything else. My Crying Tiger bowl was very good and it arrived hot, the Thai Coconut flavour was on-point. For dessert we had the Shakti Chocolate carrot cake.....meh, we were disappointed it had raisins although it does mention on the menu they can't list every ingredient, whatever. Sadly they were all out of the apple crisp so I settled for the apple-cranberry pie, it was quite tasty, the crisp was probably better. My mother who is not vegan had "whipped cream" on her pie...pretty sure it was whipped milk blech, why not just call it what is? I know it's less fat and healthier than full fat cream but if she'd known she would have just left it off. Overall the food was good, just like homemade. I would def give it another go...maybe late at night, being open 24/7 gets big points with me. I also feel like need to try that apple crisp! Bottom line: if you're in the neighbourhood at 3am and you want healthy vegan comfort food, this place would be like heaven on earth.
Read morePros: Open 24/7, Variety, Large Portions
Cons: Service is So-So, Food was Luke Warm
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Nutmylk
Points +428
New review for a new vegan friendly naam! - Edit
A lot of the negative reviews are from a few years ago, but I invite vegans to come back, because mostly everything on the menu can be made vegan! I've went twice this year, both times I got amazing food. The quantities are HUGE, enough to be quite stuffed and bring home leftovers. I've had the reuben tempeh burger, with fries and miso gravy and it also came with their salad which was fresh and yummy. I also had the vegan breakfast burrito, was HUGE and smothered in melted daiya and had some sausage in it. Their shakti raw cake is what dreams are made of. My only complaint is their home fries (breakfast potatoes) are a bit bland.
Read morePros: huge portions, great food, amazing deserts
Cons: very very busy
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KMR607
Points +410
better than expected - Edit
We were warned about the service here before coming, and were pleasantly surprised today. Food was tasty, atmosphere was very pleasant and hostess & server were friendly and responsive. The wedge fries with miso gravy and cheese were delicious! Better as their own dish than in the golden bowl.
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AliciaGalindo
Points +28
fave - Edit
The Naam will always be one of my fave restaurants in van city
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slushman
Points +151
Absolutely Delicious! Worth the Wait! - Edit
My vegetarian friend and I went here on my last night in Vancouver, which is probably a good thing, because I would want to eat every meal here! There was quite a line, but it moved reasonably fast - the staff is very efficient! We started with a sort of potato wedge poutine (daiya cheese and miso gravy), and it was beyond good! We also both ordered their burger with a few extra fixings and we were extremely satisfied! What flavour! Needless to say, some anticipated leftovers were carried away that night. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Vancouver!
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly marked , Delicious and satisfying , Reasonably Priced
Cons: Slightly lengthy wait time
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hclfemily
Points +29
Hands down favourite restaurant - Edit
The Naam has been my favourite restaurant even since I was a carnivore. I've probably had almost every vegan option on the menu, and I can honestly say they all rank a good 10/10. So much flavour, large portions all for a very reasonably price.
Read morePros: everything
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Marinag
Points +20
Good food - Edit
My husband and I went here this morning. The portions were large, the area was nice and the people were friendly. I wished the tofu scramble had slightly more salt and the potatoes more flavor. The vegan pancakes were great as was the almond milk latte! My husband loved his egg hash breakfast.
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helenx
Points +17
Poor service. Long waits. - Edit
We had to join a long line to get a table, but worse than this was the wait we had to get the food after ordering. It was almost an hour before we got our food! The server never apologized or offered any explanation as to why we had to wait so long.
Read moreThe food itself was reasonable, although not very warm. Although we have been to The Naam before and put up with the mediocre service, this time was the worst and we will not be going there again.
Pros: Good choice of menu
Cons: Bad service, Long waits, Lukewarm food
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banchinil
Points +32
Blahyuck - Edit
Food not good. Steamed veggies were overdone with no seasoning, overwhelmingly tangy miso gravy ruined everything they smothered it over. I take that back. The stuff they smothered it over was bland by itself. The vegan steak was smashed down hash brown style nuts, seeds, and veggies with poor flavor. The thai bowl had a bland sauce. The noh banana nut date cream pie had an OK crust but I could not eat the filling. The oatmeal raisin cookie was very hard, as if it was over a week old. Bottom line, neither of us had one good item. The site is not letting me go below 2 cows. I rate it one, only because the service was ok.
Read morePros: Open 24 Hours, Live Evening Entertainment
Cons: Every Food Item Was Poor
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kenvegan
Points +13518
24 Hour Vegetarian Restaurant, Average Food - Edit
It was a raining Vancouver night, and after my friend and I got off to a bit of a late start searching for a veg place to eat. Most veg restaurants close by 9PM in Vancouver, so we were delighted to find a veg restaurant that is open 24 hours a day.
Read moreThe line was quite long when we arrived at 9:15PM on a Wednesday, but the wait was only about 5 minutes.
The decor in the restaurant is very comforting, and has a small-town rustic cafe feel. The servers were very helpful in explaining which items were the most popular, and which dishes could be made vegan.
The only issue I had this this restaurant was the food quality. I ordered the tempeh reuben, and it was average at best. When I am in any city and see a tempeh or vegan reuben available on a menu, I order it.
Unfortunately, this reuben will go down as one of the worst I have had. It was dry, and lacked flavor. I ordered a double fudge chocolate cake for dessert, and this was decent, but I have certainly had much better desserts elsewhere.
The fact that this restaurant is open 24 hours a day is very convenient. I do plan to try their vegan pancakes, as I hear these are great.
I might recommend this place if you are out very late and there are no other veg alternatives.
Pros: Open 24 hours a day, ambiance, service
Cons: food is bland
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heywood100
Points +334
Good food, good atmosphere, long waits - Edit
The food at The Naam was excellent (at least as a veggie rather than a vegan) - I had the golden bowl, which consisted of huge chunks of potato, generous helpings of cheese, miso gravy, tofu, and vegetables. The serving was huge, and the general 'fats and carbs' style of the food was perfect after a long day of cycling.
Read moreThe place itself also seemed fun, with live music, a patio, and a lot of chatter from the many patrons. One small complaint is the amount of time it took to get service at the end of the meal - I think we spent about half an hour trying to get the bill paid, which isn't fun when you're tired and need to catch a bus. But if you have more time (or a bit of patience), this would be an excellent place to go.
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kvandervegan
Points +69
Great food, Awful service - Edit
I've been to the Naam so many times and the experience I have is always the same: I LOVE the food, and I HATE the service. It's hard to believe a place can a) be so polar opposite on those two aspects, and b) be so consistently horrible with service, especially since I've never had the same server twice.
Read moreI've had several items on the menu, I usually ask what the server's favourite dish is and I'm never dissapointed. The dragon bowl and buddah's feast are my favourite, and anything with their house made Miso Gravy is worth trying! Their vegan poutine was one of the first things to try and it was so delicious and filling I barely could eat my entree!
If you go in knowing you won't be getting first class service, you won't be dissapointed by the food. I might consider take-out instead the next time I have a craving.
Pros: Great food, Reasonable prices, Live music
Cons: Long waits, Unattentive staff
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gaffer
Points +96
Generally good but less so for vegans - Edit
I'd actually give it 3.5/5 if I could. Opening hours literally can't get any better - it's really nice you can have an apres-midnight veg. meal or snack. Service is usually good, though it can vary from charming to near-disgruntled. Portions are generous and decent, though somehow lacking for vegans and less exciting on your plate than they seem on the menu... Yes, the blueberry shake is great, and so is the choc-raspberry pie.
Read morePros: opens all the time, Good selection, esp. for non-vegans
Cons: Can get very crowded and noisy, food a bit unremarkable
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Evguy422
Points +77
Excellent Place! - Edit
Was SO bummed that I saved this place for the end of my trip to Vancouver. Awesome vibe, great food, and easy to get to location. Others had said it was tricky to figure out which foods have eggs and dairy and which don't, which was why I was reluctant to go. Not true at all! Everything that doesn't have dairy and eggs or just doesn't have eggs is CLEARLY labeled. Also they're open 24 hours which is great. Went there for dessert on my last night, excellent Apple-Bluberry VEGAN pie, and my partner had really good VEGAN Carrot cake. The service was a bit slow, but it was 11:30 at night, so the vibe slows down. Next day stopped there on our way out of Vancouver had the super special with vegan pancakes, tofu scramble, and vegan sausage. Delicious! Coffee was great, the refilled me 3 times and as New Yorker I like my coffee refilled, and the service was super quick. Would totally recommend to fellow vegans.
Read morePros: Great Food, Good Price, Friendly Service
Cons: Slow service at night, Not in Downtown area
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