My husband and I were visiting Calgary from California and The Coup was so phenomenal we actually…read moreate here twice during our trip! Everything about this place is top notch: the food, the vibe, and the people. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable about vegan food and made fantastic recommendations. The hot pot was hands down the best curry I've ever tasted. The sauce had this gorgeous brightness and depth that made every bite unforgettable. The yam fries with miso gravy were exceptional, and the peanut sauce with the tofu satay was absolute perfection. The dinner ambiance was lovely and cozy and you can tell the servers genuinely enjoy their jobs. That kind of positive energy makes the whole experience even better. If you're in Calgary, vegan or not, The Coup is a must visit. Phenomenal food, phenomenal service, phenomenal atmosphere.

The Coup had been on my to-go list for a number of months as one of Calgary's trendier vegetarian…read morespots on 17th Ave. I finally got a chance to go last week after work, and I was not disappointed! My partner and I went for happy hour, and we were the only ones in the restaurant when we walked in just after 4pm. I really liked having a bit of a quieter atmosphere. Our server was quite personable and recommended a variety of dishes. We got the Brussels sprouts, satay broccoli, eggplant nigiri, and the soup of the day (Indian style tomato chickpea). The Brussels sprouts were punchy in flavor, and the broccoli was nicely fried with an earthy peanuty sauce. I would highly recommend both. I also got the Sunny cider, which wasn't too sweet. To finish off, we got the ube cake to go. Unfortunately it wasn't our favorite, and it was too small a portion to be priced at $12 in my opinion. With happy hour discounts, our bill came out to about $60 including tax and tip. Not cheap, but it works nicely for a little "treat yourself here and there" outing. Hoping to go back sometime in the new year!

Full of flavor despite it being vegan. We stopped by on our travels craving Vietnamese food and…read morethis place really hit all the right notes. The restaurant was pretty spacious and not very busy on a Saturday late afternoon. The place however was a little warm inside, maybe the AC wasn't working as they had some fans on. We ordered the vermicelli dish and pad Thai as the staff told us it was their most popular dish. The pad Thai was indeed one of our favorite. It had a unique smoky flavor to it. We also ordered the pho and eggplant dish. The pho had a surprisingly rich flavor. I would definitely recommend the pho. Overall we were very pleased with our meal and left full with hardly any left overs.

Let me start with the food first! I have had my best vegan…read morepho here!! Being a vegetarian, I have had a hard time getting pho that's flavorful but the chefs here have magic in their hands, they have put so much heart and effort in packing so much flavor in their broths! I had the Sate Tofu Noodle Soup, ah can't get the taste out of my head!! Such richness, the freshness of the house made tofu paired with soft rice noodles was just beyond perfection!! The Pad Thai was also delicious: it missed one thing: crushed peanuts which we usually get at Thai restaurants. The restaurant has a very calm and peaceful auto to it!!! Full of large plants and a meditation area, it's a nice getaway from the corporate hustle outside. The place closes at 8, so reach early.

Everything! Really flavorful food. Don't expect big portions necessarily--American speaking here…read more But very very good vegan food. We've done take out a couple of times and dined in for breakfast this morning. Haven't had anything bad at all. My recs are the Korean curry and rice, the "tuna" poke bowl, and the breakfast burrito. My utmost favorite was the sweet chili tofu wrap and the bulgogi burrito (probably one of the best burritos I personally have ever bit into--and being from Texas I've eaten a lot of burritos). As a final note, the service was incredibly nice and we had the chance to meet the owner, Rose (be sure to follow her on her channel, Cheap Lazy Vegan).

This spot is inside a fitness studio so it can be a bit tricky to find, but once you do, it is…read moredefinitely worth it. The customer service was great and my food was delicious. There is a pretty good amount of seats given that it's a small space, it's just not a huge place. I got the Japchae and it was perfect. Also the pan fried dumplings were also amazing. The people at my table ordered extra dumplings because we were all obsessed. I also got the lentil pancakes and they were soooo good too. I was sitting with 4 other friends and everyone was so happy with their food so it seems like no matter what you get, it's going to be amazing.

I really wanted to like this place. My friend and I came here and just loaded up, we often get…read moreexcited for fully plant based food restaurants. We got burgers, poutine, and nachos. The burgers were pretty good, but not good enough that I would bring my meat eating friends to try. The fries were under cooked, and the cheese in the nachos weren't even melted. I would definitely come back for the burgers, but that's it

Thank you to the Copper Branch team for supplying our 2019 Fork Smart Summit Private Reception with…read moreyour oh-so scrumptious oil-free whole plant based guacamole and carrot keftedes (falafel). I heard many raves over these items - and it was evident because it was gone in no time! I only wonder what other delicious whole plant-based foods you have waiting for customers who want food that nourishes and helps them so deliciously!

3.5 stars for a general audience, 4 for vegetarians. A gluten free menu today with two salads,…read morefancy drinks, and desserts. The taco salad had a hemp heart "meat" with a good texture, but could have used a some more spices like cumin to give it a more Mexican feel. The salad had a nice variety of carefully cut fresh veg, and was topped with pretty edible flowers. The baked tortilla strips had a good crunch without being heavy. A bit more yoghurt would have been appreciated. If you're looking for a nicely presented salad, Yummi Yogis does a pretty good job. More seasoning and the addition to the menu of a vegetarian or vegan main that isn't a salad (even just a hearty soup) would probably bump this up to 4 stars, based on their sincere effort to make healthy food attractive and tasty too.

Ahhh Man..I hate doing this but I think it warrants a post…read more Me as I am ordering: :D Me as I look and taste my order: D: I ordered the Pad Thai and there were barely any noodles, tofu or sauce. It has no flavor and the noodles were cold :( What made it even worse is I paid $10 for this when I could have paid that amount for the top Thai Restaurants in Calgary (shout out to White Elephant and Juree's WOOT WOOT). I wouldn't recommend Yummi Yogis due to the quality and cost.

When it comes to fast food, it's hard to find a more healthy options at the same price. Rice,…read morebeans, high quality protein options and fresh veggies.

Went for lunch at around 1pm on Monday the 28th.. Food was good, but I was sitting there trying to…read moreenjoy my meal and the music they were playing the whole time was terribly inappropriate. Especially for somewhere that's family oriented and even has a kids menu. Songs were not appropriate to be played in this type of establishment and riddled with swears. Incredibly disappointing that any of the staff thought it would be okay to have it playing (also it was definitely played above the volume you would normally hear in a restaurant) Songs that had played were: The wake up by Kevin Flum and Dead man by Julian LaHood Overall every customer inside seemed quite uncomfortable.

I just got a Teryaki bowl with chicken. It was NOT good - it was pretty much tasteless. Virtually…read moreNO Teryaki sauce, so why is it even called a Teryaki bowl? Yuck. I threw it out. I was very surprised, I have had good experiences there before. Maybe it was just a bad day, but I may not take the chance again.

Oh Freshii, how I used to love you. How excited I was when you moved in next door to my office…read morebuilding and relieved me from the lunchtime horrors of the mall food court. I trekked to your 8th Ave Place (Calgary) location daily for my Oaxaca Bowl and it never disappointed - I enjoyed the same happy, delicious, bountiful bowl day after day after day. But lately, something has changed. The service is still great and the location is clean, but the quality of my beloved Oaxaca Bowl has gone seriously downhill. The bowl used to be so full of goodies that the lid could barely stay on; now, there is room for at least two more generous handfuls of food. The beans and rice now make up more than half of my bowl, with just enough "fresh" stuff to satisfy the menu description. I used to get a nice big fluffy pile of kale; I now get a couple of spoonfuls of the shredded variety. The rice is cold, the avocado is brown (and if I'm lucky, fully peeled), and the dressing is thrown in as an afterthought. The first few times this happened, I thought, "Perhaps the staff is new. Perhaps there is a kale shortage. Give it some time." But I have now received the same sad, pathetic, non-fresh bowl the last dozen times I have gone to this location, and so regrettably the time has come for me to move on to another lunch spot. (I will miss that divine spicy yogurt dressing though. Thank you for that.)

I can't say enough about Porch! Such good food, and the ambiance is stunning. Especially for a nice…read moredinner with friends or if you're trying to impress a date. Their salmon was fantastic. I'm always scared it's going to be overcooked, because at many restaurants the fish usually is, but this was perfectly grilled and well seasoned. The bed of veggies underneath had a really nice, subtle flavor that complemented the fish without overpowering it. I also ordered their banana cocktail, which honestly surprised me. I didn't think I would ever like banana in a cocktail, but it was absolute heaven. Smooth, balanced, and not overly sweet. One of those drinks you think about ordering again halfway through. For food, I also had the braised short ribs, and they were excellent. Super tender, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of those comforting dishes that still feels elevated and well executed. The decor deserves its own mention. The space is warm, stylish, and thoughtfully designed, and there's an actual live tree inside the restaurant, which is such a cool touch. You can already tell this place must be incredible in the summer when everything is open and lively. Overall, Porch delivers on food, drinks, and atmosphere. Easily a spot I'd come back to, whether for dinner, drinks, or a special night out.

We were originally going to another brunch spot but they were way too busy so we looked up more…read moreoptions on Yelp and came across Porch. We saw they were going to open at 11am, and decided to try our luck by getting there right at opening since we didn't have a reservation. We got lucky and got seated right away! - PARKING - Street parking, make sure you take note of how long you paid for! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - The ambiance inside is so nice and airy, with greenery and natural light shining through. There's also a super cute swing area next to the bar area that you can sit. I really liked the overall interior design! The staff was very attentive for our large party throughout our meal. There are bathrooms downstairs as well. - FOOD - Bacon Jam Benedict ($20.00): Loved the flavor combination in this! The sweet savory maple bacon jam worked so well! We upgraded to the fried potatoes ($4.00) and they were pretty tasty. Carrot Cake French Toast ($24.00): We got one to share with the table, and I'm glad we didn't commit because it was just OK to me. I wish there was more mascarpone filling, and also a different sauce than chocolate because it didn't pair well for me. Winter Nights ($19.00): We wanted to get some greens in and chose this salad. I enjoyed the mix of greens and also the fennel salami which gave a salty bite! Truffle Parm Fries ($13.00): We also got this to share with the table and you can't go wrong with these! - OVERALL - Great brunch option if you have a small or large group! Really nice airy ambiance for a nice start to your day.