Many Canadians grow up on a staple diet of vegetables, potatoes and meat, and continue to cook that way even today. Once you get introduced to vegan food, you will quickly understand that it is not all that bland and boring as it is made out to be. Rather it can be as delicious, and sometimes even tastier than your typical cuisine!

In fact, a great multitude of athletes across the world are harnessing the power of plant-based diet these days. The vegan movement has gone from strength to strength and has firmly made a place for itself in the mainstream society today. Well-known sports persons such as Venus Williams, Lewis Hamilton, David Haye, Jermain Defoe, Colin Kaepernick, Kyrie Irving, Hannah Teter and more have not only adopted the vegan lifestyle, but actively advocate it too. Let’s now tell you about the top 3 places in Mississauga where you can relish excellent vegan food.

Dai Bi Chay Vegetarian Restaurant

This restaurant provides a nice twist on the regular vegan dishes normally served by such restaurants. It does so by incorporating the traditional flavours of Vietnam. Some of the regularly ordered items at this restaurant include rice noodle soup, crispy noodles and mock beef with egg noodles. Every dish is made with healthy and fresh ingredients, enabling you to maintain a clean vegan diet while staying in Mississauga. This restaurant is situated at 239 Cawthra Road, Unit 100 and is open on all weekdays from 11 AM till 10 at night. On the weekends, you can come here little early if you like at 10 AM. The closing time is 10 PM as usual. Rather than offering only dining and services, it can also provide delivery and in-restaurant pickup service if you like.

Veggie Flames

A 100% vegetarian restaurant, Veggie Flames promises rennet free food. It is situated at 7210 Airport Road and offers the vegan is of Mississauga a unique dining experience. Veggie flames is open on all days from 11 AM in the morning till 10 PM at night. You get a huge variety in its menu, which comprises of tasty and fresh vegan dishes, including their popular rennet free vegan pizza. Some of the other popular items on their menu are Pani Puri, Dhai Sev Puri, Kalga Chili with Naan and Chips. Vegetarianism and Veganism are rapidly changing the food industry and it is clearly evident in the success enjoyed by restaurants like Veggie Flames, Dai Bi Chay, Raw Aura and others.

Raw Aura

Although it offers plenty of food options without the use of sugar, gluten, eggs, dairy and meat, it prides itself on being an embracing and inclusive restaurant which can surprise you with a very flavourful menu. Right from its drinks to main meals to desserts, everything served by Raw Aura is home-made and prepared with the best organic and/or locally sourced ingredients. Some of the dishes that are extremely popular amongst customers are chocolate banana cake, Pad Thai and Burstin’ Burrito. Although they don’t have delivery service, you can avail their convenient take-out option.