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Hidden Vegan Gems in Montreal (2026)

Places locals haven't let the internet discover yet. Small rooms, shorter menus, the cook running the front of house.

La Capital, restaurant in Montreal #1 in Hidden Gems

La Capital

1.9 km from centre · $$
★ 4.1 C
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Options

“Try the vegan mushroom tacos and guacamole with tortilla chips”

Mexican tacosguacamole
Shushu Haru, restaurant in Montreal #2 in Hidden Gems

Shushu Haru

4.6 km from centre · $$
★ 4.5 A
Vegan Sushi, Vegan Menu, Hot Pot

“Try the Three Mushroom sushi roll with vegan truffle sauce and mushroom bao buns”

Fully plant-basedJapanese sushitempura
Fugazzi Pizza, restaurant in Montreal #4 in Hidden Gems

Fugazzi Pizza

1.5 km from centre · $$
★ 4.3 C
Pizza, Vegan Pizza

“Try the Lady Gaga vegan pizza with house-made calabrese sausage and vegan cheese”

Pizza pizza
#5 in Hidden Gems

Vegateau

1.0 km from centre · $$
★ 4.4 A
Gluten-Free Vegan Bakery, Éclairs

“Try the chocolate and hazelnut éclairs, highly praised by many visitors.”

Fully plant-basedVegan pastrymacaron
Cafe Santropol, cafe in Montreal #6 in Hidden Gems

Cafe Santropol

0.5 km from centre · $$
★ 4.0 B
Sandwiches, Vegan Menu, Cozy Patio

“Try the vegan CBLT sandwich with coconut bacon and ask for vegan mayo”

American sandwichcake
Brigade Pizzeria, restaurant in Montreal #7 in Hidden Gems

Brigade Pizzeria

2.3 km from centre · $$
★ 4.2 A
Neapolitan Pizza, Vegan Cheese

“Try the build-your-own pizza with vegan cheese and pesto base”

Pizza pizzavegetarian pizza
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Questions about vegan hidden gems in Montreal

What are the best vegan hidden gems in Montreal?

1. La Capital (4.1★, Mexican). 2. Shushu Haru (4.5★, Japanese). 3. Shushuto Bar à Ramen + Tapas (4.4★, Japanese). 4. Fugazzi Pizza (4.3★, Pizza). 5. Vegateau (4.4★, Vegan).

Which is the #1 pick for hidden gems in Montreal?

La Capital — Mexican Tacos, Vegan Options.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite score excluding the top-15 Essentials, weighted toward venues with strong food quality but few reviews. The list locals gatekeep.

All 7 venues refreshed 2026-06-05. Photos via Google Maps.

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