3 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Kitchener, ON

Expert-recommended Top 3 Vegetarian Restaurants in Kitchener, ON. All of our vegetarian/vegan restaurants actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and price - all to ensure overall excellence. You deserve only the best!

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CAFE PYRUS

305 King Street West, #101,
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B7 Directions

Since 2010

Specialities:

✓Breakfast ✓Lunch ✓Dinner ✓Brunch ✓Takeout ✓Catering ✓Coffee ✓Tea ✓Sandwiches ✓Salads ✓Soups ✓Baked Goods ✓Gluten-free Options ✓The Reuben Soho ✓The Club ✓The Big Bang ✓The Black Bean Burrito ✓The Angry Vegan ✓The Alt ✓Cajun Crusher ✓Raspberry Green Tea Lemonade ✓Cinnamon Bun Iced Latte ✓Blueberry Iced Matcha Latte ✓Shakey Shakes ✓Spro Shake ✓All Fruit Smoothie ✓Mango Creamsicle ✓Green Machine ✓Super Shake ✓Vegains ✓Live Kombucha On Tap ✓House Brewed Iced Tea ✓Grilled Cheesemo ✓Johnny Bagel ✓The Phillybuster ✓Chick Pea Melt ✓The Benwich

"Cafe Pyrus offers organic vegan light bites and thoughtfully sourced espresso drinks. The restaurant is dedicated to providing high-quality food prepared using fair and sustainably sourced ingredients. Cafe Pyrus's meals are entirely vegan/vegetarian except for dairy cheese and milk in drinks. Cafe Pyrus also offers catering services for all occasions. You can also try their delicious Johnny Bagel with organic spinach, roasted Ontario garlic, tomato, and aioli grilled on an organic bagel with a choice of aged organic cheddar or Daiya. The restaurant also uses sustainable and reusable packaging. Cafe Pyrus offers catering, outdoor seating, online ordering, and gift cards.

2026 Highlights: Upholding a steadfast commitment to ecological balance requires ensuring that neither the natural environment, the guests, nor the team are ever compromised for monetary gain."

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Central Library Official Café Partnership Vendor — 2022 —Kitchener Public Library
License #301056065

Menu:

Out Of Bed:
Bagelstoast $4.49
The Breakfast Wrap $12.49
Smoothies:
Spro Shake $9.99
All Fruit $10.99
Mango Creamsicle $10.99
Green Machine $12.49
Super Shake $14.49
Shakey Shake $7.49
Chocolate Shake $7.49
Pyrus Delights:
The Big Bang $20.49
The Black Bean Burrito $19.49
The Angry Vegan $18.49
The Alt $18.49
The Reuben Soho $18.49
The Berliner $21.99
The Club $19.49
Fresh Baked Goods:
Peanut Butter Fun Bites $4.99
Nanaimo Bar (Gf) $5.99
Gf Fresh Baked Muffin $5.49
Lighter Fare:
Johnny Bagel $10.99
The Phillybuster $12.49
Chickpea Melt $12.49
Grilled Cheesmo $8.49
Chips And Dip $12.49
Coffee:
Flat White $5.99
Espresso $4.99
Cappuccino $5.99
Macchiato $4.49
Hotness:
Steeped Loose Leaf Tea $3.99
Blue Monkey Coconut Water $5.49
Jarritos $3.49
Ontarieau Sparkling Water $3.99
Bottled Water $1.49

Contact:

(519) 954-7705

Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm
Sat: 9am - 6pm
Sun: 10am - 5pm

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HOMETASTE

1601 River Road East, Unit 29,
Kitchener, ON N2A 3Y4 Directions

Since 2018

Specialities:

✓Vegetarian Indian Cuisine ✓Indian Street Food ✓North Indian Curries ✓Thalis ✓Tiffin Meals ✓Catering ✓Takeout ✓Indian Sweets ✓Desserts ✓Rolls ✓Wraps ✓Momos ✓Beverages ✓Shahi Paneer ✓Soya Achari Chaap ✓Daal Makhani ✓Chana Masala ✓Sarson Ka Saag ✓Kadhi Pakora ✓Palak Paneer ✓Aloo Bhaji ✓Baingan Bhartha ✓Rajma ✓Dal Tadka ✓Mung Masar Tadka Lentils ✓Kadhai Paneer ✓Matar Paneer ✓Paneer Kathi Roll ✓Aloo Tikki Roll ✓Soya Chaap Roll ✓Hakka Roll ✓Gulab Jamun With Rabri ✓Sooji Halwa ✓Samosa Chaat ✓Shahi Poutine ✓Paneer Pakora

"HomeTaste offers fresh, high-quality dishes and is the secret to the restaurant's success. Their staff is gracious and friendly and always delivers outstanding customer service. Customers can enjoy their delicious Indian snacks, curries, drinks, paratha, and more. You can also try their delightful beverage selections, such as rabri faluda, mango shake, strawberry shake, choco shake, and more. HomeTaste also provides the best catering service for all occasions. HomeTaste specializes in Tiffin meals at reasonable prices. Pickup and Delivery options are available.

2026 Highlights: A distinctive highlight to integrate is a focus on authentic Delhi-style street food and affordable, student-friendly meal options, capturing the nostalgic flavors of traditional Indian roadside culinary culture."

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Official Business Feature Recognition — 2026 —Punjabi Chamber of Commerce
Startup Profile & Local Service Spotlight — 2019 — Spoke News

Menu:

Aloo Tikki Roll $11.99
Soya Chap Roll $11.99
Paneer Kathi Roll $12.99
Rajma Chawal $12.99
Kadhi Pakora Chawal $12.99
Chole Chawal $12.99
Steamed Momos $12.99
Fried Momos $13.99
Chilli Momos $14.99
Malai Momos $14.99
Makhni Momos $14.99
Hariyali Momos $14.99

Contact:

(519) 954-5666

Mon-Sun: 10am - 12am

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EAST AFRICAN CAFE

50 Ontario Street South,
Kitchener, ON N2G 1X4 Directions

Since 2000

Specialities:

✓Dine-in ✓Takeout ✓Delivery ✓Vegetarian Dishes ✓Vegan Dishes ✓Ethiopian Cuisine ✓Eritrean Cuisine ✓East African Cuisine ✓Kay Tibs ✓Shiro ✓Kitefo ✓Combo Platter ✓Perrier ✓Misir Birsin ✓Tikil Gomen ✓Ater Alicha ✓Hamlie ✓Misir ✓Canned Pop ✓House Salad ✓Sandwiches ✓Wraps ✓Salads ✓Burgers ✓Desserts ✓Drinks ✓Sides ✓Soups ✓Alicha Tibs

"East African Cafe is a simple storefront offering a predominantly vegan menu of African cooking plus a buffet and live music. It is located in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Their team offers authentic East African cuisine at an affordable price. They offer many vegetarian meals for lunch and dinner, such as misir, made from split red beans or lentils, and ater alicha, made from yellow peas. East African dishes range from mild to spicy, are nut-free, and can be prepared without gluten at the customer's request. With your delicious meal, enjoy coffee, espresso, or a glass of wine or beer. East African Cafe is the perfect place to enjoy delicious dishes with friends and family. Dine-in and take-out facilities are available.

2026 Highlights: An immersive cultural ambiance is created through regular live music performances that complement the aromatic coffee and traditional dining experience."

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Menu:

Vegetarian Or Vegan:
Shiro Tsebehiwat $19.00
Single Platter Combo $17.99
Combo Platter $9.99
Misir Birsin $9.99
Hamlie $9.99
Misir $9.99
House Salad $9.99
Ater Alicha $9.99
Tikil Gomen $9.99
Non-Alcoholic Beverages:
Canned Pop $2.35
Apple Juice $3.25
Hibiscus Drink $3.98
Regular Tea $2.25
Bottled Water $2.00
Perrier $3.65
Orange Juice $3.25

Contact:

(519) 342-0216

Mon-Sun: 10am - 12am

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