Restaurant in Montreal, Canada
Reliable vegan, no pretension, easy to book.
Aux Vivres Plateau is Montreal's most consistent plant-based dining option at the casual end of the market — easy to book, welcoming to mixed groups, and genuinely satisfying without demanding a special-occasion budget. If you want reliable quality on Saint-Laurent without the formality of the city's top tasting-menu rooms, this is the practical choice.
Aux Vivres Plateau is one of Montreal's most reliable plant-based restaurants, and it earns that position without any of the preciousness you might expect. If you want a meal that is genuinely satisfying, fairly priced, and doesn't require a reservation weeks in advance, book here. It won't challenge Toqué or Jérôme Ferrer - Europea for occasion dining, but it punches well above its casual tier for quality and consistency.
The Plateau location on Saint-Laurent sits in one of Montreal's most walkable neighbourhoods, making it a natural stop whether you're already in the area or making a specific trip. The room runs warm and informal — expect a relaxed energy that suits a casual lunch, a low-key date, or a meal with friends who eat across different dietary preferences. It's not a quiet spot for a business conversation, but the atmosphere is engaged without being overwhelming. For a special occasion where the meal matters more than the formality, this is a solid choice that won't leave anyone at the table feeling underserved.
Aux Vivres has built its reputation on a plant-based menu that reads accessibly rather than ideologically — a practical distinction that matters if you're booking for a mixed group. The kitchen has refined its approach over the years, and what you get is food that holds up on its own terms, not as a compromise. Compared to the more austere end of vegan dining in the city, this is a place that actually wants you to enjoy the meal. For broader context on where it sits in Montreal's restaurant scene, see our full Montreal restaurants guide.
If you're visiting from elsewhere in Canada and want a sense of how it compares regionally, the casual-excellence format here is similar in spirit to AnnaLena in Vancouver or Mastard at the mid-tier Montreal level, though the price point and formality at Aux Vivres sit noticeably lower. For high-end plant-forward cooking in Quebec, Tanière³ in Quebec City is the sharper comparison if budget is less of a concern.
Reservations: Easy to book; walk-ins are generally feasible outside peak weekend hours. Dress: Casual , no expectations beyond being comfortable. Location: 4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Plateau-Mont-Royal. Getting There: Well-served by transit along Saint-Laurent. Also Explore: Check our Montreal bars guide and hotels guide to plan the full evening.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aux Vivres Plateau | Easy | ||
| L’Express | French Bistro | $$ | Unknown |
| Schwartz’s | Delicatessen | $ | Unknown |
| Toqué | French | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Jérôme Ferrer - Europea | Modern Cuisine | $$$$ | Unknown |
| Mastard | Modern Cuisine | $$$ | Unknown |
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Aux Vivres Plateau is located in Montreal, at 4631 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R2, Canada.
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