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Wild Leek

4.3 (69 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Daily Benny
John V.

Returning to Wild Leek as we work our way through their breakfast menu (this is Installment #2) we settled on the Breakfast Bowl for myself, and my partner had the Daily Benny. My Breakfast Bowl (seitan bacon, roasted potatoes, sautéed mushrooms & onions, kale, toasted sesame seeds, dragon sauce) was oh, so satisfying as a savory breakfast feast. The kale was tender and clearly steamed with care. I'm usually not one to seek out meat-type vegan replacement foods but I can tell you, I'm a fan of the seitan bacon! It was chewy and flavourful and there were 3 big hunks of the stuff. The potato-mushroom-onion fried hash under the kale was decadent. I slathered it with the piquant dragon sauce. My partner's Daily Benny (chef's selection of seasonal vegetables on toasted english muffin, eggy patty, house made hollandaise sauce served with roasted potatoes or salad) was ridiculously good and mimicked a traditional eggs benny, without the fatty, meaty, creamy caloric bomb that comes with an egg-based version. The muffin was the white and chewy-puffy type you can really sink your teeth into. The season veg on top was very lighlly wilted small leaf spinach, and added flavour texture and a great fresh colour. The Hollandaise(ish) sauce had an excellent flavour and creamy smooth texture. Her side of roasted potato was perfectly cooked and crying out for a traditional shot of ketchup! Coffee was hot and black and water refills were delivered with a smile and a friendly little chat about hiking at Polly's Cove. Prices are excellent for this quality of food ($13 and $13.50). Can't wait for Installment #3!

Lola D.

OMG, this is my new favourite restaurant in Halifax!!!! The food was absolutely amazing and the meal was HUGE!!!! If i could give it 6 stars, i would. Took pic with a soda can for perspective.

Look up!
Ben B.

I never would have guessed that vegan cuisine would have been the food trend to follow the Great Halifax Burger Invasion of 2012, but hey - I'm down with it. Wild Leek is a small, 15-or-so seater on Windsor Street, a short walk from just about anywhere downtown with plenty of parking nearby on the sidestreets for the commuters. While it's not fancy, the shabby-chic charm of the place suits me just fine. The menu boasts about five or six main options ($10-12) with soups and specials changing daily, and a delicious line-up of smoothies and juices on a board above the counter. I went for the banh mi which, as another Yelper has already pointed out, arrives as a half-sammie and mixed green salad - not exactly enough to fill me up for the rest of the day, but not bad value for $10 (plus tax, tip) when you consider the effort going into each one. It was certainly tasty but could have used a bit more zip compared to the flavours I've experienced elsewhere. That said, I'm always happy to see people including seitan as a veggie-friendly protein option. My friend went for the chili and cornbread of the day though and said it was phenomenal. Meals arrived quickly which makes it a legitimate weekday lunch option. Service overall is pretty laissez faire though, not that you'll need them for much once you've got your grub.

The outside of the Leek
Jacqueline N.

How have I lived a block away for so long and NOT gone here? Amazing fresh and healthy choices, plus the cutest little spot! The name "wild leek" was an instant attraction, as I love leeks, but wild ones are my fave! When searching for "Smoothies" this was top of the lists, and as it was but a block from my apartment, a natural choice. Walking in, you are met with cute tables and a beautiful light right above, which just adds to the experience of fresh and light! The menu is small but mighty with great smoothie and fresh juice choices that are all healthy AND delish!! I am more of a TASTE seeker than health, but when I can combine to make a tasty and healthy choice, it is just better...for my body i'm sure! (I had a Bora Bora smoothie which was a tropical fruit smoothie of mango, pineapple etc. and super yummy!) There are lunch specials and fantastic looking desserts too, I did not try but I am eager to get back and do some tasting! The prices are moderate as it is fresh and healthy, which usually mean slightly more expensive. There seemed to be people doing work or school work on computers there, which is a nice alternative to the typical coffee shops, so worth checking out! I know I will be back!

Yummy breakfast burrito!
Ellen B.

Wild Leek is tiny. Like, TINY. Six tables. We arrived early Saturday afternoon and there was one small table open, so we grabbed it. The white walls have some local artwork on them. The awesome ceiling light immediately catches your attention; it's beautiful. And something to look at while waiting for your order to be taken. (Granted, it was busy, but there *are* only six tables, so ...) Unfortunately we arrived while only brunch was being served. I had been looking forward to choosing something from their menu. Maybe next time. Selection was very limited, but everything sounded good. We both went for the breakfast burrito. Veerrrrryyy long wait our food. Fortunately it was worth it! Who knew tofu could taste so good? The serving was HUGE. Our plates were overflowing with burrito, potatoes, fruit and salad. The burritos themselves weren't that large, but I still couldn't finish everything. While they weren't exploding with flavour, they were tasty. The fruit side included apple slices with cinnamon. Yum! The salad was fresh and crisp. We wanted to order dessert, but the guy at the counter was too busy to serve the tables. After the lineup at the counter died down, we got a Nanaimo bar and an orange chocolate cupcake to go. This place needs more staff. Unfortunately there's nowhere to put them. The public washroom? Is in the kitchen. You have to walk right into the kitchen to get to it. That's how small a space this is, folks. Mike loved his Nanaimo bar, but neither of us enjoyed the cupcake. Tough and tasteless, although the icing was nice and the silver balls were a great touch. We're looking forward to trying their regular menu, but we'll try to come during a slower time of day.

The Ultimate Burger - tempeh and black bean patty, sprouts, lettuce and tomato, pickle, chipotle mayo.
Murray W.

Having lived around the corner from Wild Leek for a few years, I would describe myself as being cut from a different cloth than the typical customer that I would see when walking by - I'm a proud omnivore, and I lack any of the painfully stereotypical hipster/hippie accouterments. Except cynicism, but we're talking purely fashion here. Wanting a breakfast that didn't make me want to go right back to bed, I decided to try out my healthful neighbour. Seating is comprised of five small tables, plus relatively recently they added a couple booths made out of repurposed wood. Naturally, I went booth. There's lots of potted plants around, and local artwork on the walls, which themselves are made from slanted wood panels. It all comes for a very cozy and outdoorsy feel that I enjoyed. Their menu has an all day breakfast section, which always deserves kudos, even when it doesn't contain the breakfast meats which I love. They're also known for their smoothies here, and the rest of the menu is fleshed out with a variety of vegan and/or gluten free sandwiches, and noodle or rice bowls. While I was tempted by the breakfast options, I thought a simple tofu scramble would be a bit of a cop out for trying something new and hardcore vegan. To that end, I went with their "ultimate" "burger" (all emphasis my own), made from tempeh and black beans, and topped with chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, sprouts and a pickle. I chose the house salad for side, and for a mid-day pick up I got a cup of coffee, along with a glass of water to keep my old man stomach from being devastated by the coffee. My coffee was a decent Java Blend, uh, blend, and I'm far from being a coffee connoisseur, but I enjoyed it. My decent-sized burger was out fairly quickly, as the restaurant was sparsely populated with the lunch rush being well over. Being my first veggie burger, I didn't know what to expect, especially given how many kinds are out there with varying ingredients trying to imitate meat. The interwebs tell me that tempeh is a fermented soybean-based product. Combined with the black beans, it had a nice char from the flat-top, but the texture was very mushy, with large chunks falling out of the burger as I ate it. That said, it had a really good flavour, with just a little bit of zing from the chipotle mayo, and some earthiness from the sprouts. The house salad was a mix of greens - romaine, kale, and arugula - with julienned carrot and red pepper. Topped with some roasted sesame seeds and a house-made dressing, it was really refreshing and enjoyable, the best a salad can typically hope for. Service was laidback and friendly, but still attentive. While I was pretty underwhelmed with the mechanics of my imitation-meat patty, I can appreciate the healthiness of their menu, and everything I had certainly tasted good. Am I converted to vegetarian/veganism? Resoundingly, no.

Delicious Mac and Cheese... vegan and amazing..
Lorraine K.

This is the best vegan place around, very homey and very delicious foods for a great deal. The staff is also the best.

Plant based kale Caesar salad

I love their plant based Caesar salad and their bowl! It came nutritional yeast, croutons, tofu caesar dressing and coconut bacon all over kale and mixed greens. It is surprisingly flavourful and a good portion size. I liked it so much I bought the stores dressing and bacon!

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