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Green Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
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Vegan buffet restaurant, cafe, and juice bar in the courtyard of Market Square. Features a bountiful, daily changing salad bar and hot food spread, hearty breads and bakery treats selection made with wholesome sweeteners and organic flour. Self-serve style. Food ingredients are listed. Beverages include kombucha, smoothies, fresh juices, traditional & medicinal teas, and coffee. Now roasts the vegan-friendly certified Climate Wave Coffee in-house that protects wild animals and birds. Renovated a portion of the restaurant's space into a specialty coffee roastery cafe. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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5-560 Johnson St (at Market Square), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8W 3C6
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 13 Aug 2024 by praveenponraj
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161 Reviews
First Review by KelseyApple
AfterSeeingOkjaTwice
Points +529
Special place - Edit
This was a really special food experience. There’s something very natural and holistic about dining in this sort of communal, kitchen type environment. Paying by weight, taking as much or as little as you’d like. It felt very idyllic. AND…the food was great! Particular shoutout to the Garden Penne.
Read morePros: Comforting
Guest
markcarson
Points +35
Great choice for anyone! - Edit
I'm a tourist from southern California. Both times I've come to Victoria, Green Cuisine was my first choice.
Read moreDelicious fully vegan food listed by the pound. Fantastic desert options. Soy, tempeh, and more are all made in house, which they sell packaged as well. When I was here, they had raw fermentation pickled vegetables. Great for your gut health if that's something you're into, and tasty regardless if it isn't!
All ingredients are listed clearly and common allergens are highlighted in red.
I strongly, strongly recommend the foccasia if it's available, fantastic both times I've been here.
Pros: Reasonable pricing, Great and diverse selection, Whole food ingredients that are clearly listed
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JerryClmn
Points +16
Excellent food - Edit
We visited Victoria, BC and stopped in for lunch. The food was delicious and the desserts were amazing. We will be back soon.
Read morePros: Amazing staff , Tasty food , Coconut soup
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kybc
Points +98
Superb - Edit
Great variety of healthy options. Wish they seasoned their food more but it’s all good. Recommend and worth a visit if in the area.
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VeganL
Points +436
Great pay by weight buffet - Edit
A cosy place with great ethos, all made in house including the tempeh and tofu! Good seating outside for when the weather is nice too. They have cold and hot foods in a buffet style, and all kinds of sweet treats and ice cream! perfect for if you’re craving more wholesome foods that aren’t fast food. Would go back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-03
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Marsellan
Points +65
Wonderful - Edit
we went to this lovely cafe twice, and we had a box made up for taking on a picnic. The food is amazing and there is a huge choice. The atmosphere is great and the place is buzzing.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Choice, Great atmosphere
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ElizabethAR
Points +139
So many options - Edit
This buffet has so many options and everything was delicious. Loved that all the allergens were noted in red for all the items. With my gluten allergy it was very easy to know what was safe for me. There were also so many vegan gluten free baked goods to choose from.
Read morePros: So many option , Friendly helpful staff, Clearly labeled allergens
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MFOPhotography
Points +137
Love the buffet style ! - Edit
On vacation in Victoria and was looking for a place that had good salads and this place did not disappoint ! I loved all the varieties of salads , soups and hot items ! Felt fully satisfied and did not leave hungry 😋
Read morePros: Simplicity , Price , Quality of the food
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tenaya
Points +297
Excellent - Edit
Super cute atmosphere in the cafe. I really appreciate having the ingredients listed in front of each treat. The ice cream and smoothies were delicious! Friendly staff. Looking forward to trying their buffet next time.
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sierramarlee
Points +152
a must try! - Edit
homey, comforting, and delicious! so many fantastic options!
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We appreciate your support. - Green Cuisine Team
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Vancityveganeats
Points +507
Favourite restaurant in Canada - Edit
I love Green Cuisine! Fresh healthy food, rotating menu
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Can add up
KellenH
Thank you so much! We appreciate your 5-star review and your lovely photos. Hope to see you again soon! - Green Cuisine Team
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VesantoMelina
Points +101
Green Cuisine is excellent!! - Edit
We can choose exactly what we want from a wide selection of delicious vegan items.
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much! We appreciate your 5-star review. - The Green Cuisine Team
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Jinglese
Points +60
Tasty and affordable - Edit
Good food for a good price. Unique food with lots of variety
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your 5-star review. - The Green Cuisine Team
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Cowsmile
Points +20
The best anywhere! - Edit
Always my favorite vegan restaurant in the whole world!
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much! It is a huge honour for our team. -- The Green Cuisine Team
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Vast
Points +422
Great vegan cafeteria - Edit
I would say five stars but during the Covid scare they only accepted cc or ‘exact change’ which is a dangerous step to take - hopefully that has changed! #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan!, Delicious, Cafeteria mix and match dishes
Cons: Not all organic, Only accepts cc or exact change?
KellenH
Hi there! Thanks for your support, glad you enjoy the food! We accept credit, debit, gift card, and you can pay in cash and we can give change. Hope to see you soon! - The Green Cuisine Team
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ingridhomeopath
Points +109
Delicious yam soup and pizza ! - Edit
I was so hungry I didn’t take a picture! Very nice place is market square.
Read morePros: Good food , Nice vibe
KellenH
Thank you so much, we are thrilled you enjoyed your food and the vibe! - The Green Cuisine Team
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Aniseed
Points +4913
Wholesome Food - Edit
I first tried this place years ago and loved it and I am pleased to report that it is still fantastic!! Very convenient buffet style food that is nourishing and satisfying! There is a huge selection and everything is great but I especially love the cornbread and pumpkin
Read moresoup. The gelato is absolutely a MUST!
KellenH
Thank you so much for visiting us, and for sharing your lovely photos you took! We are so happy to hear that we still lived up to your positive memory from years ago! We hope to see you again the next time you're in the area! We appreciate your thoughtful review. - The Green Cuisine Team
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in2insight
Points +581
Cafeteria food made vegan - Edit
It's nice to have a vegan cafeteria style restaurant. The food is okay, nothing special nothing bad. We found it to be on the bland side for the most part. Partner wanted some vegan butter to go with the corn bread but they don't offer it.
Read morePros: Vegan , Good-ish food
Cons: Found the food to be bland
KellenH
Thanks for your feedback! We offer a rotating menu everyday, so we hope you'll give us a try another time and find the dishes more to your liking. We appreciate your review! - The Green Cuisine Team
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GeeSea
Points +105
Great variety - Edit
Lots of food options and the food was fresh and flavourful. I really enjoyed the curried tofu.
Read moreWould love to see more options for cooked greens though.
Pros: Great flavours, Fresh food
KellenH
Thanks so much for your great review and feedback. We really appreciate it! - The Green Cuisine Team
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bigasparagus
Points +418
I love this place - Edit
Food✅ People✅ Atmosphere✅ what else can i say
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We really appreciate your support. Great pics, too! - The Green Cuisine Team
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kurt.kaethe
Points +97
Amazing! - Edit
Extremely delicious food, we were there for lunch, where there was a buffet and you had to pay by the week. The food was delicious, the selection was really big. Not to be forgotten is the excellent cafe next door. I had an extremely delicious hot chocolate there!
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much for your 5-star review. It means so much to the team! So glad you enjoyed your visit! - The Green Cuisine Team
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CLRtraveller
Points +8994
Wholesome food and delectable treats - Edit
This is my town, and I dine at Green Cuisine often. The self-servce buffet has now returned (2023, after Covid). Since the buffet items are sold by weight, in order to dine more cheaply, avoid the heavy items, like potatoes. There are always two good soups on offer, and for a very reasonable price - it's a great value. The focaccia bread is delicious. Stews, shepherd's pie, lasagna, tofu and tempeh dishes, greens and other vegetables, plus salads both green and noodly. As for desserts, my favourite is the sticky ginger cake (known as sticky toffee pudding in the UK), but all the cookies and other sweet treats are excellent too. Oh, and ice cream! The noodle boxes last me at least two meals. The pizzas are great also.
Read moreThe chiller offers housemade tofu, tempeh, sauerkraut, mochi and more.
I've been going to Green Cuisine for more than two decades, and it always satisfies.
Added in 2023: Green Cuisine Café is now beside the buffet room, offering an array of coffees and treats. The ice cream chest has moved in here as well.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-31
Pros: all vegan, good soup-and-bread deal
KellenH
Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We really appreciate your thoughtful and kind words! Thanks a bunch for your support over the last 2+ decades! Our team looks forward to welcoming you in another time soon. -The Green Cuisine Team
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Silencesound
Points +75
Lovely place - Edit
Many options in cafe where I had the healthy earthball and spiced pumpkin latte. I’ll be back! Paul
Read morePros: Cafe, Space and outdoor eating option
KellenH
Thanks Paul! We appreciate your 5-star review, it means a lot to the team! - Green Cuisine Team
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Picy
Points +2275
Plenty of choices - Edit
Great self-service restaurant with many choices. Payment following your food's weight. Not expensive and very good. The baba ganoush and the lentils very amazing 😉
Read moreKellenH
Thank you so much for your support and 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed the baba ganoush and lentils so much. We hope to see you again soon! -The Green Cuisine Team
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Michael.kalmanovitch
Points +395
Great variety and tasty for a buffet - Edit
I usually eat here at least once during a visit to Victoria.
Read moreI had gotten of the ferry from Port Angeles a few hours earlier and wanted to eat before going to visit a friend.
It always tastes good with a very nice variety.
They had gluten-free vegan corn bread. It goes by weight so choose your options wisely. You are spending the same money for rice as you are for in-house made tempeh.
~14$CDN for a good meal. The corn bread was 1.30$CDN for a slice.
Very nice atmosphere.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-25
Pros: Tasty, Reasonably priced
KellenH
Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate your support so much! If you have any suggestions for how we can go from a 4-star review to a 5-star for your next trip to Victoria, feel free to DM us on IG at @greencuisineveg . We look forward to seeing you again soon! -The Green Cuisine Team
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igguana
Points +236
So delightful - Edit
Every city needs a hippy dippy vegan place! The food is pretty good and I really appreciate the sugar free pastries. I wish there was more variety or we would go more often. Very happy they have non-coconut based ice cream options too.
Read moreKellenH
Hi there! Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We rotate all of our offerings daily so we have the widest variety, we hope you can come in again soon to try another sugar-free dessert with us soon. Thanks for your support! -The Green Cuisine Team
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strawberrystatic
Points +74
Vegan Buffet Style Food - Edit
My husband and I had dinner here and were pleasantly surprised. I couldn’t help myself and got a little of most everything to try. Everything was vegan, so we went to town. I really enjoyed the German potato salad, Indian summer stew, focaccia, falafel, and the millet mash. The salad bar was on point and they had a ton of sauces/dressings to add to your salad or falafel or whatever you decide to eat that day. You pay by weight - pro tip: soup is the same price regardless of weight. If you get a small bowl of soup they charged us for half. They update what they offer on their website if you’d like to look before going. Also, their FB has great recipes that they post regularly. Some of the food was a bit bland, but with a touch more salt it brought all the flavors to life. We sat with a view of Market Square and enjoyed some people watching.
Read morePros: Lots of options - including healthier options, You can eat as much or as little, Good price especially if your getting soup & salad
Cons: Some dishes needed more salt, Desserts were alright, A little hard to find at first
KellenH
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We really appreciate your feedback and support. We hope to see you again soon! -The Green Cuisine Team
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