It has never been easier to find enticing plant-based dishes in Hamilton. Our vegan and vegetarian options go beyond veggie burgers, although Hamilton has a few of those, too—and extends to special occasion destinations, exciting new spots, and some of the best overall restaurants in the city.
Sure, restaurants all over the ingredient spectrum have broadened their nutrient horizons over the years, but these are your best bets for a meat-free guarantee.
For more great restaurants in Hamilton, check out our list of the city’s best Gluten Free Restaurants in Hamilton.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Hamilton

1. The Hearty Hooligan
The Hearty Hooligan is a woman-owned, LGBTQ2SIA+ positive, all-vegan restaurant committed to local sourcing and from-scratch food.
A hidden gem waiting to be discovered!. A very cozy restaurant featuring a wide range of food with unreal taste and very generous portions.
Address: 292 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z9, Canada
Menu: http://www.theheartyhooligan.com/
Phone: +19058070577

2. Sweet Beets
Sweet Beets is a vegan restaurant offering burgers, poutines, pizzas, and more. Everything they offer is house-made and locally sourced when possible. They cook without deep fryers and microwaves.
The staff have upbeat energy and are attentive to your needs. The food service is efficient and the taste is out of this world, not to mention the portion sizes!
Address: 295 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z8, Canada
Menu: http://www.sweetbeetshamilton.com/
Phone: +13658892338

3. Planted in Hamilton
Planted is a plant-based, gluten-free, and kosher restaurant & bakery located in Hamilton, Ontario. Their mission is to prove that inclusive food can feel familiar and taste amazing.
Whether it's nachos, pulled jackfruit sandwiches, or plant-based mac and cheese, their committed to making everything vegan, everything gluten-free, and everything awesome.
Address: 211 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4B6, Canada
Menu: http://www.plantedin.ca/
Phone: +19055276657

4. Sookham Restaurant
Sookham features a menu inspired by the principles of Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system of medicine and wellness.
On top of all dishes being vegan, they aim to offer food that is primarily organic, locally sourced, and made fresh in-house.
Sookham is a plant-based restaurant offering something really different than the others in Hamilton, great ambiance and healthy food! reasonable price with good portions!
Address: 29 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2V6, Canada
Menu: http://sookhamrestaurant.com/
Phone: +19055404444

5. Bring Me Some
A hidden gem in the Hamilton farmer's market. Super yummy vegan fast food options. The creative item names are a nice bonus.
Their sauces are amazing & every single item hit the spot! If you want fast food vegan done with quality, care, and love, this is your place.
Address: Lower level of Hamilton Farmer's Market, 35 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1, Canada
Menu: http://www.bringmesome.ca/
Phone: +19055124313

6. No Bones Kitchen
No Bones Kitchen is borne out of a love for cooking and a passion for plant-based dishes.
Owned and operated by Fraser, No Bones Kitchen provides cooking classes, private dinners & menu development for clients in Hamilton, Niagara, and across the GTA.
No Bones Kitchen offers the best DIY vegan food kits at very reasonable prices, with instructions so easy to follow.
Address: 35 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1, Canada
Menu: https://thatplantedfork.ca/
Phone: +14167990755

7. Bistro Vie
Bistro Vie specializes in Plant-Based French and International cuisine. Candice is a chef from France who cooks and bakes with love in the name of good health, environmental preservation, and animal rights. It makes the food taste just that much better!
Bistro Vie has transitioned to selling its delicious food through a growing number of local companies, including:
The Local Vegan – an all-vegan delivery service of locally sourced groceries and fresh nut M!LK.
You can order a variety of foods online, including Bistro Vie meals and the new pot pies!
Paradise Field Farms – an amazing new store in Binbrook with lots of products, all plant-based. Fresh fruits and vegetables, microgreens, and a growing variety of ready meals, dry foods, and grocery items can be found here.
Address: 103 King St W, Dundas, ON L9H 1V1, Canada
Menu: http://bistrovie.ca/
Phone: +15198612233

8. Little Asia
Little Asia is a family-owned and operated vegetarian & vegan restaurant in Dundas ON. They serve g up delicious Asian comfort food from rich curries to fresh stir-fried noodles.
Their mission is to show the world that you can enjoy sustainable and ethical food without compromising on taste.
Address: 36 King St E, Dundas, ON L9H 1B8, Canada
Menu: https://www.littleasia.ca/
Phone: +12892388100
Vegan Restaurants in Hamilton FAQs
Getting enough protein is not actually as hard as people will make you think. What people don’t realize is that protein is in virtually everything we eat! Plus most adults need only about 50g a day but consume considerably more than this.
Great vegan sources of protein include: tofu, tempeh, seitan, lentils, chickpeas, beans, nuts, and seeds.
Most spirits are vegan, although there are the more obvious ones that contain cream or honey that are not. Most wines and beers go through a filtering process, often using animal products. Such filtering agents include milk, albumen (from eggs), isinglass (from the swim bladders of fish), and gelatine.
Yes, vegans can gain muscle mass easily. If you are a vegan who desires to get buff, fill up on high-carb/ protein vegan food items. Quinoa, legumes, tofu, and seitan are the food items that will help you meet the caloric needs of your body.
That brings us to the end of our list of the best Vegan restaurants in Hamilton.
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