Végan Rapide

Vegan Rapide advertises itself as “the revolution of fast food.” The family-owned NDG neighbourhood eatery has an all-vegan menu filled with comfort food classics that can be enjoyed on the spot or delivered to your home.

One of the restaurant's most popular dishes is the deluxe veggie burger, a soy-based patty--made with organic soy-- stuffed in a pita bread and topped with non-dairy cheese and a secret sauce. “It is similar to a Big Mac in taste,” says co-owner Liza Hatem, who believes the key to making vegan food accessible is to keep recipes simple and stick to fast food favourites.

The menu features various takes on the veggie burger ― from classic to spicy. Cooked fresh daily, the patty resembles meat in taste and texture. Other dishes include vegetable-topped pizzas made with unbleached flour (also available gluten-free with advance notice) and various sandwiches featuring ingredients such as hummus, marinated tofu or seitan (a wheat-based meat substitute).

Along with these mains, homemade fries and coleslaw round out meals as tasty sides. Also available are freshly baked cookies and muffins as well as desserts such as fruit tarts and chocolate cakes.