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Waterloo Restaurants

Plant Based
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Waterloo Restaurants

Plant Based
Plant Based dining experience

Plant Based

Excellent vegetarian and vegan-friendly restaurants

Average plant based score: 7.0/10

Good Options

Score 6.0-7.9 • 8 restaurants
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Princess Cafe

8.4
Plant Based · 7.0
Café · Uptown Waterloo · $$

Vegetarian diners have more than a token fallback here. The Yamwich, California Veggie, Mushroom Melt, The Bee's Cheese, soup, salad, coffee, and gluten-free bread option create several sensible paths through the menu without turning the cafe into a specialist vegetarian restaurant.

3

The Bauer Kitchen

8.3
Plant Based · 7.0
Gastro Pub · Uptown Waterloo · $$$

Plant-based guests get a dedicated path instead of a single token substitution. Vegan Nachos, Tempura Veggie Maki Roll, The Thrive Veg Burger, and other choices make mixed-diet groups easier.

4

Korner Kitchen Breakfast and Lunch Eatery

9.1
Plant Based · 7.0
Breakfast · Columbia Street / Weber Street North · $$

Plant-forward diners get more than a token salad: Tofu Scrambler, Portobello Benedict, Avocado Toast & Poached Eggs, Vegetarian Omelette, Mushroom & Spinach Omelette, and Grilled Veggie Panini all create workable routes.

5

Empress Of India

8.8
Plant Based · 7.0
Indian · Uptown Waterloo · $$

Vegetarian diners have more than a token side-dish path here. The Vegetarian Thali, Daal Makhani, Palak Paneer, Channa Masala, Butter Paneer, and Hot & Garlic Cauliflower Wings make a complete order possible without borrowing from the meat side of the menu.

6

Seven Shores

8.8
Plant Based · 6.5
Café · Uptown Waterloo · $$

Plant-leaning diners have more than one path here: Fresh Spring Rolls, Veggie Burger, Oatmeal Bowl, Apple Pecan Salad, and tea all fit lighter daytime ordering. It is not a dedicated plant-based restaurant, but it gives enough workable cafe options.

7

Bao Sandwich Bar

8.7
Plant Based · 6.5
Asian Fusion · University Plaza / Lester Street Area · $

Vegetarian diners have credible choices rather than a token side, with Avocado Banger and Sriracha Tofu bringing the same sauce, pickle, and handheld structure as the meat-based bao.

8

Mediterraneo Family Restaurant

9.1
Plant Based · 6.5
Mediterranean · Columbia Street / Weber Street North · $$

Vegetarian diners have more than a token salad route here. Spanakopita, Veggie Moussaka, Greek Salad, Village Salad, Hummus, Tirokafteri, Greek Fries, and several sides give meatless diners credible ways to build a meal.

9

Izna Poke Plus

8.7
Plant Based · 6.0
Poke · University Plaza / Lester Street Area · $$

The Tofu Bowl, edamame, seaweed salad, house salad, and vegetable-heavy toppings give meatless diners a credible route, especially when the order leans on soy, sesame, and gochujang.