Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Plant-based dining in Parksville Qualicum Beach shines with variety, flavour, and creativity.

From casual cafés and gastropubs to elegant dining rooms, restaurants across the region make it easy to enjoy vegan and vegetarian meals that highlight fresh, local ingredients.

Amrikko's Indian Grill

Enjoy an extensive menu of flavourful, vegetable-based dishes that combine traditional and modern Indian cooking styles. Each plate highlights aromatic spices and fresh ingredients.

Dine on the waterfront patio at Bayside Resort’s on-site restaurant. The menu clearly marks vegan and vegetarian options on their menu, making it easy to enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes with the Strait of Georgia as your backdrop.

Chameleons Restaurant

Fresh, made-to-order plates anchor the menu at Chameleons. Popular vegetarian picks include the teriyaki stir fry and coconut curry bowl, both served over jasmine rice.

Courtyard Coffee

This locally owned Qualicum Beach café serves a rotating seasonal menu of wholesome dishes and drinks made using fresh, local ingredients (including locally roasted coffee from Tofino’s Rhino Coffee House). Vegan and vegetarian are available to-go or to enjoy on-site, either indoors or outside on their lush, sun-drenched patio.

Cuckoo Italian Trattoria & Pizzeria

Located behind the Old Country Market in Coombs, Cuckoo delivers an elegant Italian dining experience. Vegan diners can request dairy-free cheese for their hand-stretched pizzas.

Fern + Cedar Brewing Company

With a dedicated plant-based menu, Fern + Cedar pairs dishes, like their Impossible Burger and Chili Tofu, with a rotating lineup of craft beers. The brewery's bright interior and patio create a relaxed setting perfect for enjoying a leisurely meal.

Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant

This Parksville staple opened in 1996 and specializes in Canadian “left coast” breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner favorites. Open seven days a week in the heart of downtown Parksville, Lefty’s serves up fresh, housemade dishes including vegetarian options.

Masala Hut

For vegetarian dishes bursting with authentic flavours and comforting spices, head to Masala Hut. Their extensive vegetarian menu features popular classics like daal and chana masala.

Mekong River

For Vietnamese dining on Vancouver Island look no further than Mekong River. This no frills Parksville Vietnamese restaurant is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor and features 11 options on their vegetarian menu that can easily be made vegan upon request.

Q Burger

For a veg-friendly burger you won't soon forget, visit Q Burger in Qualicum Beach. Diners can veganize any burger on the menu, or order one of their vegetarian friendly staples (like the Krispy Fried Tofu burger). Pair your burger with a local Vancouver Island beer for truly memorable meal.

Realm Food Co

Realm Food Co focuses on organic, farm-fresh meals sourced from Vancouver Island farms. Wraps, bowls, and a vegan ramen made with miso mushroom broth showcase the restaurant’s colourful, plant-based offerings.

Rusted Rake Brewing

Rusted Rake Brewing pairs their expertly brewed craft beer with hearty vegetarian pub fare. The menu clearly marks vegetarian options and includes dishes that can be made vegan upon request.

Salt Pizzeria

For vegetarian-friendly pizza, Parksville’s Salt Pizzeria is an absolute must visit. This casual pizzeria is ranked as the #1 overall restaurant and #1 pizza spot in Parksville on TripAdvisor, thanks to their menu of creative, handcrafted pies made using 100% organic flour and fresh, local ingredients. Salt’s inventive pizza options include several tasty vegetarian options, like the mushroom-topped Funghi.

Trees Restaurant & Bakery

Vegan and vegetarian diners can enjoy hearty breakfast plates, such as the Beachcomber Bake-It, and a wide variety of lunch and dinner options at Trees Restaurant and Bakery.

White Elephant

Authentic Thai cuisine awaits at White Elephant, where the extensive menu features several different vegetable and tofu alternatives making most dishes vegan and vegetarian friendly.

Curious about other vegan and vegetarian options? Many local restaurants offer veggie-friendly dishes, explore our restaurant directory for more dining ideas.