Whether you’re vegan or simply interested in plant-based eating, it’s a good feeling to know you’ll have a variety of options to enjoy in North Bay. (No sad iceberg lettuce salads allowed!) Discover the abundance of vegan options in North Bay, Ontario as you explore restaurants, cafes, and unique plant-based offerings in this scenic, waterfront city.
Here are 12 tasty vegan offerings in North Bay to consider.
Another local favourite is gd2go with a whole delicious menu dedicated to fast, fresh dishes that accommodate eating styles like gluten-sensitive, vegan, vegetarian, low carb and high protein. Try vegan energy bites, brownies, cookies or muffins from the baking category, an Italian roasted veggie focaccia panini, a Buddha bowl with their popular sticky tofu or chili potato bowl with housemade avocado dressing.
The fun dairy-free eatery Blendz Smoothies is a real treat, featuring plenty of fruit, alternative milks, and natural sweeteners like dates and maple syrup. Try a miso cashew salad or California sushi bowl with seasoned tofu and vegan spicy mayo, build your own lunch bowl or indulge in a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan milkshake or smoothie with flavours like London Fog, Mango-Rita and Orange Creamsicle. Yum! They also offer a small assortment of gifts and vegan grocery items.
When only pizza will do, head to Arugula, a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza joint. There are nine (nine!) vegan pizzas with plenty of veggies and/or non-dairy, non-meat protein, like Spicy Pepperphony and Vegan Delight. Or try a housemade vegan burger or one of 10 salads that can go vegan if you ask your server.
A Japanese fusion plant-based food truck at a craft brewery? Yes, please! At Miso & Shiso at Gateway City Brewery, you can dive into tasty fare like the Tonkatsu sandwich (with tofu, Asian slaw, Japanese mustard and secret sauce), a panko pogo, kimchi dawg, tofu teriyaki bowl, or samurai fries. (There are carnivore options available too.) Check their Facebook page for days and hours of operation.
Satisfy your craving for East Indian, Thai and Indo-Chinese cuisine at Marigold Flavours. Vegan dishes on the menu range from Thai panag curry and Thai green curry to smokey baigan bharta (roasted mashed eggplant with green peas and garlic) and pakora to kung pao and steamed momo dumplings.
Crossroads Convenience may sound like a spot to shop gum, jerky and chips, but it’s actually a cozy and appealing local gem located in the old North Star Diner space. Examples of their vegan menu options include coconut curry soup, apple-squash-quinoa salad, a seitan and mushroom melt, and a breakfast sandwich, plus almond and oat milk for espresso, cappuccino, latte, Americano, or tea.
The eponymous Indra was born in Punjab, and brings her homeland’s flavours to North Bay with Indra’s Curry House. There you can savour vegan menu items like onion bhaju with mango chutney, vegetable pakoras, poppadoms, several salads and pickles, aloo gobi, chana masala, and a range of daals, all beautifully crafted with authentic spices and techniques.
This casually upscale bistro in Callander Bay is a popular destination with Lake Nipissing as a backdrop, known for its focus on local, seasonal ingredients. Fortunately, it features several wholly vegan menu items.
Baked vegetable Wellington, a vegan pate and terrine, and a plant-based burger are all available on the lunch or dinner menus.
For Thai food fans, look to My Thai Palace There, your vegan options include spring rolls, salad rolls, pumpkin soup and mango salad so you can mix and match to create a fantastic and authentic meal.
Yes, “steak” is right in the name, but this upscale casual spot Station Tap House & Steak Co. does have a few vegan dishes, for those days when you are dining with carnivores. Consider the vegan grilled vegetable and crispy cauliflower salad, the light life burger served with hummus and pico de gallo on a vegan potato scallion bun, or the vegetable chow mein with a spicy Korean BBQ sauce. There’s a nice wine, beer and cocktail selection too.
For an event or rented accommodations with friends and family, book North Star Catering. This 100% plant-based, from-scratch business has a fantastic array of creative and comforting appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes and desserts. Watch their Instagram page for special theme meals for holidays and “dinner club for 2” menus too. Another wonderful option is Green Fox Kitchen where you can order fresh or frozen plant-powered meals for one, a couple or a gathering.
Need to pick up some vegan food or personal items? Check out the vegan section of Bins and Bins for a small selection of grocery items, or head to Vested Interest for vegan condiments, soap, Caesar mix, bread, burritos, snacks, crackers and more.
Enjoy your vegan-friendly visit to North Bay….and bring your appetite!
