One of my fav places to eat. It brings me closer to home cuz most of the dishes are Indian. It's healthy, you could smell the heavenly restaurant across the street. I was there to pick up something to go, and wasn't disappointed at all with the whole process despite it being a lunch hour. Fresh food. - Always tasting delicious. - Lots of variety in dishes. - Dine in, our dine out on patio, or pack to go. Choice is yours. - Parking can be frustrating, but I don't mind walking. Suggestion: Please expand it further into franchise, without compromising the quality. That's all. I love this place!!!

Long standing restaurant offering self serve charge by weight style vegetarian dishes to every one!! Very versatile and you can see what every dish before you pick and portion to your liking ….. While there are many choices, I do find the price by weight can really rack up if you are not attentive to what you pick and choose. ( $30 a dish is highly possible if you pick high liquid content dishes) But considering the varieties and the fact you can see what you want to eat, it is a great advantage for those who can never get menu descriptions. Vegan and gluten free available on menu description so even the most fussy eater can find something to eat from appetizer to dessert. Note: Cafeteria style so no table service so you need to get your own food and bring your used dishes and utensils back to the station. Tip: separate appetizer and main course by placing your appetizers in take out container and main course dinner in dine in dish. This way, you can take the left overs in case you don’t finish every thing. Further more, dine in dish is heavier than take out container and the charge is different as well.

Super great veg/vegan restaurant. I have not been for the buffet yet but have ordered takeout on numerous occasions. Their mains and sides have all been flavourful and love the different options. The VEGAN CHEESECAKE is a must try and will keep you coming back. The staff are very knowledgeable with food handling and everything is marked veg, vegan, egg, dairy, gluten so it makes for an easy dining experience for anyone with allergies.

The mostttt delicious vegan buffet. Seriously so good. I’ve been here a few times. I’d highly recommend the avocados, mashed potatoes, and tofu stir fry. Their desserts are not that good, to be honest (and priced quite highly).

This is by far the best vegetarian restaurant I have ever been to…perhaps even the best restaurant in Ottawa. I literally crave food from Green Door all the time and am obsessed. Definitely try this out

If there were more than 5 stars possible I would give it to you guys. What an amazing buffet and everything from the savoury to sweet desserts tasted out of this world. Please come to GTA and have a location open up here too. Would just go back to Ottawa to eat the food here. Loved it 🥰

Great place for a wide selection of vegetarian food. Price is reasonable if you are careful on what to put on your plate. I wish they could have more interesting dishes aside from their traditional menu items.

The Green Door Restaurant has been one of the best Vegetarian/ Vegan health food restaurant in Ottawa for decades. It is located at 198 Main st in a quickly developing, thriving trendy area in Ottawa. The food selection, freshness, variety and taste is awesome. You select what you want from the buffet style display of trays and then get what you picked weighed to calculate your price. I like eating their soup with a kale mixed salad the best. Right now with Covid you can place and order for pick up or they will deliver. You wont be disappointed. If you like my reviews, photos or videos give them a thumbs up. Lets all work towards a greener healthier planet.

This vegetarian / vegan restaurant got me to reevaluate my preconceived notions and existing impressions of non-meat based diets. I am thoroughly impressed with the extent of flavor and the bold richness that vegetarian Cuisine can have. There is a wide variety to choose from as it is buffet style and you pick and choose what you want on your plate. Take out is also available. The only thing to keep in mind is that the price of your meal is dependent on the weight of your dish or takeout container. I generally pay anywhere between 15 and $20 for a meal but I still feel that it's well worth it, given the selection of vegetables and grains which I would otherwise have a hard time preparing myself. I would recommend this place to anybody - vegan, vegetarian or neither because it will definitely change your perspective on this type of cuisine. Give it a shot!

Amazing experience! So clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was all delicious and fresh from the hot and cold bar. Great atmosphere, a nice spot to enjoy your meal and people watch. Too many favourites to choose from but the best had to be the spinach walnut salad with some sort of mouth watering dressing, I could eat that everyday 😍

I feel this is good place to have organic, pure vegetarian food. They had many varieties and we pay it all by weight of the food!! And desserts are awesome, and we have many options in it though!! Must try!!

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. I had an issue with the buffet overall. I felt like it was kind of pricey for what I got and the food was not very hot either. Great selection for vegans and vegetarians, but I don’t think the pay by weight option is my cup of tea. I also think the food was a little bland and could have used more spice. Ill give it another shot one day.

A good vegetarian option in Ottawa. Fresh ingredients and food priced by weight with many options for desserts also. Pumpkin pie was tasty though with strong flavour. Nice Chai. Well organised and positive vibe. I have lots of pics for your perusal :). Much fresher taste than le Commencal options (of the past), though these were pioneers in my day. The options here are not inexpensive and you will pay around $15 for a plate then add the extras like dessert for $6-7.

Expensive for value, 32.00 per kg food. Salad choices ok, hot food outdated selections. Cake extra charge. Took a spanikopita on plate charged for weight then charged a surchage?? Put a small scoop of berry sauce on cheesecake which we paid extra 6.75 for and got charged dbl for a scoop of sauce Please make signs indicating your rules as there were none so it appears you overcharged us. Food tasted ok, not great, decor ok, simple, beverage choices poor, nothing we cared for. Overall not sure I would return and we are vegetarians since 15 years and are always looking for places to eat. We paid 47.00 for a not full plate of food and a 1/2 plate of food and a slice of cheesecake with no beverages. Go figure

CRS is by far one of the most knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated customer service companies in Ottawa. This company puts all the rest of you to shame. I hope this review will help many customers find this amazing group and for once feel confident that they will take care of all your commercial needs instead of all these other shady contractors and hustlers. So glad I got to know Lloyd and his solid group he has taken stellar care of my business for 6 years now. 🙏💯👏 Bravo CRS keep up the amazing service for Ottawa! I hope the word of mouth with only lead more clientele to your amazing and committed company.

In this heat wave Lloyd F.J. MacDonald and his team were life savers. Great service and I can't thank you enough.

I was so happy to return once again; they have buffet style as before. The lasagne was delicious, as always.I found the selection to be less than how I remember it to be pre-Covid. Desserts are pricey - be aware, but oh so worth it!

Would highly recommend getting take out from here! Everything we had was delicious— but would particularly recommend the avocado salad and the mashed potatoes. So good!!

Wow...Not Just The Vegetables Your Mother Served!!!..... I'm Not Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy Free, etc..... But this place is.....and has an amazing Buffet Style Choice of breads, starters, salads, main corses and desserts included.!! An abundance of variety and flavor of foods....Highly Recommend This for Those Who Have Special Diets they follow or those Who Just Love Food and may also want a Flavorful, Reasonably priced Meal.!! One of my to 10 meals Ever!!

While the buffet was delicious with multiple vegan vegetarian options, you end up paying $30 a plate as it is charged by weight and if you go there hungry you will pay quite a bit. Buffet style selecting without all you can eat. Falsely advertised in my opinion. While i was in there tables where not regularly cleaned. This being said I would return to this location as the food was a quite good, better service and pricing is needed however.

this is my family's favourite restaurant and we have been going to this buffet for 20+ years. there is a wide variety of vegetarian and plant based foods but if you are an avid meat eater don't let that deter you. the food is so tasty (and also just happens to be healthy), and they have buffet items from many different cuisines and nationalities! the vibes are so cute for a weekend lunch. highly recommend!

Just amazing! I haven’t been able to eat at a restaurant in the last year because my baby can’t have dairy, gluten, eggs or soy and restaurants can rarely confidently say if a meal contains soy or not but a the Green Door all meals are clearly labelled. We couldn’t wait so I started eating while we were in the car… I’m in heaven. The beets salad. Best thing I’ve ever had!!!!! If you’re a breastfeeding mom and have to follow a lot of restrictions… this place is your new best friend!

Awesome place! I thought I'd leave hungry but the food is great & quite filling! Personally I'm a health & nutrition coach & was very satisfied with the food selection

I've been here multiple times a year for many years now, just to have my fave dishes like the seaweed salad, quiche, and mushroom salads. Yet I also keep an eye out for rotating or new dishes. Customer service is amazing, and the chefs in the kitchen are so nice. Desserts are delicious. I believe some are made without sugar, and sweetened with maple syrup. Cakes and pies are a hit. Cookies and brownies can improve, to be chewier and moist rather than crumbly. Of course the selling feature of restaurants is taste, which means sometimes restaurants add ingredients that sacrifice health. In the case of this restaurant, quality ingredients and taste are there. If it weren't for the cost of prepared food, I bet I can come here every day.

Incredible variety of hot and cold vegan and vegetarian food. Really clean and neat. Friendly service. Loaded our plates with delicious vegan food. The treats are exceptional. Feels large and spacious with indoor as well as outdoor seating.

This really is an amazing restaurant. I’ve been going for the last 15 years and it is consistently excellent. It is certainly not a budget-friendly option if you go hungry (expect to pay around $25-30 for a full plate, more if you add a side salad or Soup) but for the freshness and variety, it’s well worth it.

A friend introduced me to The Green Door and I loved it. They have different service model given the current restrictions, yet still provided quality food and service. We shared lentil patties to start, which were awesome, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals, a curry bowl for me and quinoa salad for my friend. The mini bottles of Chardonnay added to the enjoyment of the meals. Plus it was a beautiful summer night so it was nice to enjoy lovely meal on the patio.

This is truly a paradise for a vegetarian like me. I’m really upset at myself for not coming here earlier (been in Ottawa for a over year now!). So many vegetarian and vegan options and the quality is simply outstanding. Will be back for trying more dishes! This time I just indulged in a little over half kg of yummy food🍱. Grateful to the gifted cooks of The Green door!!!

Honest Company!Thanks again Lloyd and his team.

Amazing cafeteria style pay by weight vegetarian or vegan restaurant. The buffet boasts over 50 items including button mushrooms, paad thai, pesto spaghetti. TOo many items to list but those were the most memorable.

Three stars because food selection is greatly reduced due to Covid-19. I have been there pre-Covid and selection as well as food was 5 stars.

Definitely won't be back until pay per weight system is back. When I asked if the new prices represent the old prices in terms of volume I was told yes, but a small container of broccoli salad costs the same as a small container of mash potatoes, but the salad weighs nothing compared to the mash.

One of my all time favourite restaurants!! Cannot recommend this place enough. The food is always tasty and fresh, and there’s a great variety - I would eat here everyday if I could. My favourites are the quiche, the kale mash potatoes and the lasagna. Also the raw kale salad. Oh and the cheesecake here is the best I’ve ever had!

We make it a tradition to come here as a family, and have been coming here for at least a decade. The vegetarian options are absolutely delicious! One of the best options on the menu is the lasagna, which needs a recipe book! The atmosphere is cozy, although kind of small for the demand they get. They also have lots of low carb desert options, which makes it great for those on a diet. Overall, food is terrific, the atmosphere is inviting, and we will keep coming here for as long as this place is around.

Incredible vegetarian food for a decent price! Buffet style, grab what you like and pay by weight. Highly suggest eating here if you're in town.

Everything was absolutely great! The food is tasty, buffet well-stocked, options aplenty. It's frequented by many long-term supporters of the restaurant, has a casual, comfy vibe - will definitely be coming back.

Great food variety. It can get expensive if you over serve yourself since you’re charged by weight, but worth it. It’s like an upscale cafeteria type ambiance, it gets busy during usual high peak eating hours like noon. You can find free 2 hrs parking on residential streets nearby.

Delicious food , friendly service, one of my favorite spots to eat in Ottawa!

We enjoyed our meal here. The buffet by weight style means it's very quick if you're tight on time. Of course, the difficult part is that you can't try everything! Staff were friendly, the atmosphere was cosy, and the food was excellent.

Tasty

Be nice to order over phone rather than putting personal details online for simple order and delivery. Enuff data/privacy breaches without adding more unnecessary entry points.

The food here was amazing... Costs added up as it was determined by weight...

This has been on my go-to list for so long and I’m so happy that I finally went! The self serve style gives you access to so many different dishes and allows you to take as much or as little as you want. The serving space was also extremely clean, unlike many similar restaurants. The staff were friendly and there is ample indoor and outdoor seating space. Would highly recommend for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike!

Very clean and good food

Gluten free foods:) Cant wait to come back here.

I've been really happy with the green door during covid. Especially appreciate the granola, cake and frozen soups. Their takeout I've been less impressed, seems not as fresh as used to be available from the buffet, twice it has given me stomach aches.

Been coming here for 15 years. I love Green Door they are the best!

Excellent food for those who loves vegetarian food.

Love the food. Staff is great. I live in Stittsville so cannot go as often as i would like. Wish we had a Green Door closer.......

Our family has been going to Green Door for almost thirty years. There's a reason a restaurant like this lasts for so long. They use good quality ingredients and wholesome cooking. We aren't even vegetarians, but we still appreciate the restaurant. Unfortunately, there's been a turn in quality, or more accurately, consistency. Our family jokes that the "B Team was on tonight" when we have a meal there that just isn't up to par. As an example, last night, Nov 25th, we went for supper before going to a play. Everything was under seasoned. The mashed potatoes were coagulated with big pieces of runny/watery kale running through. The gelled fruit dessert wasn't gelled, but a watery sweet with a few berries on the bottom. The shortbread, delicious last year, was soft and tasteless. A bland cookie more than shortbread. The beet salad was flavourless. We still go because it's almost an institution in our family, but it would be wonderful if there could be a little more attention to consistently putting out the same delicious food day after day.

I have appreciated the Green Door much more since The Table restaurant closed during the pandemic, and I am grateful they are still open. Their gluten free cheesecake and apple berry crisp are my favourites, but I make sure to eat my veggies first. ;) It has a patio outside now that the weather has warmed up and I am looking forward to meeting a friend there sometime this summer. I love that they always provide fresh water at their tables, in reusable flip top glass bottles, since I don't tend to get drinks there. If they added glasses of milk to the menu, that would very likely change since I like milk with many desserts. I highly recommend it, though not as a "cheap eats" option. It's the kind of place I might meet a friend I haven't seen in a year, or will go to with my mum when she visits (since she'd be paying).

Best vegetarian place in Ottawa. Unpretentious, fresh, exciting. It's a buffet, pay per weight. Reasonable prices. Great desserts, drinks (alcohol available too) and frozen items you can take home. It's not a formal sit-down restaurant but for any other occasion, you won't miss by taking someone here.

I'm crazy about this place!! Their vegetarian cuisine is positively divine. The Green Door dishes are not only made with the highest quality of fresh ingredients daily, but the mastery of the recipes will tantalize your taste buds bar none!

Excellent selection of healthy, tasty, vegetarian food. It is a buffet-style, pay by weight, system. Atmosphere is family friendly and bright. Staff are friendly. It can get crowded at dinner time. The variety and quality of the food is amazing; even non-vegetarians like myself will enjoy it.

I visit this place quite often. Itfollows a pay per weight buffet system. Food is very tasty and rich in flavours. Variety of vegan menu. A few items are based on quantity for example soup of the day is priced per bowl, tea/coffee is priced per cup, pastry is priced per slice. Few items contain egg but the buffet has clear labels about whether an item is vegan, contains dairy or contains egg. Must visit in Ottawa for every vegetarian.

Awesome place. Wish they would ditch the dairy and.egg products for cruelty-free alternatives, as there are many these days, but the vegan food is delicious. Also, would be nice to have more hot vegan items, like casseroles or vegetable pies.

The best food in Ottawa! Whether you're vegetarian/vegan or not, this restaurant is worth trying. We often take visitors here, and even the meat-eaters say the food is absolutely amazing, and they're usually shocked at how much they loved it. The Green Door is an excellent place to eat if you're looking to try different dishes (buffet style) or looking for plant-based ideas.

Clean and bright atmosphere, friendly service, and most of all, delicious vegetarian food!

So good! We ordered the vegan meal for 4 and will have enough for two meals. Everything is very tasty. It was easy to pre-order and pay online. We picked it up as we could not have it delivered to Gatineau. Well worth the detour.

One of the best restaurant I have visited. Being vegetarian, this is the best option for me and my family. May options, food is really good and tasty. It's little expensive, but they provide the best food. Had a party with my friends and family everyone liked and enjoyed!!

This is the absolute best vegetarian restaurant one will ever find. Great tasty food of all kinds. And almost guilt-free deserts to die for! My favorite place without a doubt!

Staff does a great job of crowd control. Pleasant surroundings and always top quality food. The buffet is replenished promptly.

(Translated by Google) I challenge anyone to name a best vegetarian buffet in Canada and the northern half of the United States. (Original) Je mets quiconque au défi de nommer un meilleur buffet végétarien au Canada et dans la moitié nord des États-Unis.

Excellent food, well thought-out layout during these times and really helpful staff. Highly recommend!

Good organic vegetarian food from local sources

Nice and clean environment. Tasty treats and deserts.

Fresh and tasty food, a must try

Simply outstanding - can't find a comparable restaurant in big cities like Toronto, Montreal, etc. Fresh, tasty, organic food at reasonable prices. Love the avocado salad, indian-style curries, pasta salad, etc.

Been going here for over 25 years... Amazing food but they really need to stop increasing their prices. It's just annoying to pay $2 for a quarter if an avocado

The BEST vegetarian and vegan food!

Freshly cooked food with great appetizers/sides. Dishes are sometimes repetitive but a good place to warm up on cold winter days. Desserts are also well made. Customer service is basic, but friendly.

Its always an enjoyable visit. The buffet is always fresh and the deserts are tasty. Its the best vegetarian place in town.

Super delicious vegan gluten free take out bundle. I'm picky and it was amazing.

Went there for lunch, very healthy selection. I love it.

Still doing takeout!

Lloyd and his team are so great! I’ve had such a positive experience when going to them for all our kitchen and maintenance needs! They are super accommodating schedule wise and also which I think is one of their greatest selling points is they’ve been able to help us with a couple of emergencies on the weekend which in my experience is hard to find! All in all I think you would be hard pressed to find a better maintenance service provider in the Ottawa area!

Excellent service and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend

Great food, great staff!

This is probably one of my favourite lunch spots. There is a a variety of options and you are encouraged to try a little bit of everything! The staff is so kind and they have altered themselves to follow COVID protocols which makes me feel safe when coming in! Best vegetarian spot in Ottawa!

Great food and really awesome labeling regarding allergens!

Took my older granddaughter who's vegetarian for her birthday supper and we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere and the patio. The waitress was especially wonderful and patience since we took our time. Would recommend this place Highly for anybody. Street parking is available in front of the restaurant.

Very established and reliable eatery for vegetarian dishes. Of course we all have our favourite items from the hot & cold buffets but they do have lovely desserts too!

Great food and very polite staff. Every time we come to Ottawa it's a pleasure to visit

Good variety of tasty food. Some of the vegetarian options looked great - I wished they were vegan, but alas.

We came here to accommodate two vegan people for lunch, prices are typical for this kind of restaurant we spent about 100 dollars for 4 people for lunch with non alcoholic drinks included,I wasn't overwhelmed by the food especially as a non-vegan I have definitely experienced better places. Staff was super friendly though and the food came out pretty quickly, would I be back? Probably but probably not till I try some other places first

Amazing food- The Green Door is my go to. Delicious options for those with or without dietary restrictions. It's a super comfortable, friendly, welcoming space. Highly recommended <3

The food is really healthy, fresh and tasty. Nice vibe. People are nice.

Hands down one of the best for vegan, vegitarian and dietary restricticted individuals in Ottawa. I highly recommend!

Best vegetarian restaurant in Ottawa!

Food was very tasty. As a non-vegetarian I did not miss tfe meat. A bit pricy as it's per weight but very good.

Place did not disappoint. Food is good and healthy - sort of -. I'll probably go back if I happen to be in the area. One little room for improvement.. I would've loved if they had a small scale for our personal weighing while filling up on food, and to have the calorie count mentioned per portion/grams for each dish. It'll help those calorie aware consumers with selecting their meals.

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