Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in Nanaimo

We list 25 places in Nanaimo where vegans can eat: 1 vegetarian and 24 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Pizza and American.

Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.

1. Kim Key

   VegetarianRestaurant · Chinese

   2220 Bowen Road, #1, Nanaimo

2. Black Rabbit Kitchen

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · French

   321 Wesley Street

3. Eve Olive

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Deli

   5281 Rutherford Road, #102

4. Local Pizza

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

   650 Terminal Avenue, #111, Nanaimo

5. Sushi Ryu

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

   6595 Applecross Road

6. The Curry Culture

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Indian

   6304 Dover Road, #4, Nanaimo

7. Panago

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Fast food · Pizza

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Plant-Based Deluxe Pepperoni, Plant-Based Mediterranean, Plant-Based Spicy Calabrese

8. COBS Bread

   Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bakery

   6461 Metral Dr, Nanaimo

   Vegan: Sourdough Loaf, French Baguette, Cape Seed Loaf

9. Ali Baba Pizza

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

   1925 Bowen Road, Nanaimo

   Vegan: Beyond Mexican, Vegan Deluxe, Plant Based BBQ Pizza

10. Original Joe's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Bar · American

    3280 North Island Highway, Nanaimo

    Vegan: The Kona, Chicken Club Wrap, Cajun Chicken Cheddar

11. Freshii

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Salads

    , #102

    Vegan: Buddha's Satay, Teriyaki Twist, Spicy Lemongrass

12. Bin 4 Burger Lounge

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Burgers

    6750 N Island Hwy N #102a, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Bin 4 Bowl, Vegan Red Pepper Garlic Aioli, Vegan Curry Aioli

13. Purdys Chocolatier

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant

    6631 Island Hwy, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar, 40 g, Plant-based Dark Chocolate Collection, 12 pc

14. Red Swan Pizza - Nanaimo

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Rock city Center, 2980 Island Hwy N #530, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Vegan Veggie Feast Pizza, Vegan Pizza Crust

15. White Rabbit Coffee Co

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Bar · American

    321 Selby Street, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Burger végétarien, Général Tao

16. BarBurrito Canada

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    6373 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Veggie Ground · Build a burrito, bowl or taco with plant-based Veggie Ground, rice/beans and vegetable toppings; confirm sauce ingredients and request no dairy.

17. Cactus Club Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Regional

    , #801

    Vegan: Crispy Tofu Bowl

18. Quiznos

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    3200 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Veggie Guacamole

19. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Desserts

    680 Trans Canada Hwy, Nanaimo

    Vegan: Vegan’s Choice - Pick Your Peak

20. Noodlebox

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Noodles

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Tell them your dietary needs when ordering; the menu identifies dishes that can be made vegan.

21. Boston Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    5779 Turner Road, #2, Nanaimo

22. Browns Socialhouse

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    6338 Metral Drive, #6, Nanaimo