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Pure Kitchen Elgin

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Vegetarian restaurant Vegan restaurant Juice shop

One of the Most Reviewed Coffee shops in (Old) Ottawa


Address

340 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1M5, Canada

Website

www.purekitchenottawa.com

Contact

+1 613-233-7873

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.9K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 10:30 am to 9 pm
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Tom D. 1 year ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Nice vegetarian restaurant but not amazing. Enjoyed the colourful mix of ingredients. The wrap was mostly very tasty, although the last few bites ended up as only incredibly salty tapenade. The tofu was delicious but the rice bowl was a little underdressed on the whole. Poutine was too soggy and bland and not recommended. Overall found the price point on the high side for being underwhelmed but not terrible.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xena W. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious! I had the Peaceful falafel wrap with greens and the carrot cake for dessert. The wrap was very, very filling and the carrot cake was probably the best one I've ever tasted. Service was friendly and efficient. They have an indoor dining area as well as an outdoor patio. Loved it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 unexpectedly l. 3 years ago on Google
    We will not be coming back. The nice up until we went to pay, and then were extremely rude and made a huge fuss about not accepting cash. There was no signage and no warning anywhere that cash was not accepted. From now on we will take our money to The Green Door instead. The vegetarian food is much better, and they gladly accept both cash & debit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deekshant W. 5 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Great place for upscale vegetarian food. Although the restaurant is supposed to be a vegetarian restaurant, there are only a few vegetarian items on their menu, although they are pretty good. The food tastes good but the quantity is pretty small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pavani 2 years ago on Google
    If you want to have fresh food this place is best. We can happily have vegan food without any second thoughts. Buffalo cauliflower is the highlight for me and carrot cake is good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julio 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing, and the location couldn’t be any nicer. It really helped out that the weather was fantastic. The only real issue was how long it took to get the bill and pay for the food. We ended up waiting an extra 15 minutes for no specific reason. 4 stars seems appropriate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ester V. 3 years ago on Google
    It's good but very hard to digest
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy W. 6 months ago on Google
    We had brunch at the restaurant. Despite arriving 3 minutes early from opening time, they kindly seated us and reassured us that it was not a problem. The service was prompt and friendly. The food exceeded our expectations, especially since there were various vegetarian and vegan options to choose from, alleviating any concerns about what to order. The ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant. However, there were a couple of drawbacks. Firstly, the washroom was located downstairs, which may pose accessibility challenges for individuals with mobility issues. Additionally, parking on the street required payment. It is worth noting that the food was on the pricier side, but the quality and taste justified the cost. Taking everything into consideration, our overall experience was excellent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tarik A. 3 years ago on Google
    COVID-19 - Giving your name and email address is mandatory. No choice to do contact tracing if you want to eat there. Smoothies and other specialty drinks were great! The cauliflower wings were absolutely delicious. The salads were good, but not the best available. Maybe the rest of the menu is better, so I would give that a try. Do not sit outside unless you like wasps. Seating inside is limited. If you get an appetizer, main and drink, it can get quite pricey, so maybe not a regular spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle A. 1 year ago on Google
    We were hot and tired and wandered into the perfect vegetarian restaurant. Our server welcomed us and let us choose a cozy place to sit. She was prompt and helpful with her service and suggestions. I loved that she let our daughter sample two beverages before a choice was made. Our meals were delicious and promptly brought to our table. I really enjoyed the playlist. You won’t go wrong with this restaurant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saiku S. 10 months ago on Google
    🔥Fantastic bowl/place/atmosphere. Oasis (green juice) was incredibly refreshing came back the next day for to try the crowd favourite The Bohemian (purple drink).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian L. 9 months ago on Google • 149 reviews
    Had a crunch wrap here the other day I think it's a monthly special? Should stay on menu, it was so good, tangy with a crunchy tortilla and somehow amazingly creamy filing (as someone who normally eats dairy). Generous portions of fries for me and my colleagues. Access notes: Believe the only washrooms are down a long flight of stairs, but most of the seating is armless and moveable. It was not too loud. Not sure about entry doorway if you have a large mobility aid.

  • 5/5 Bruce D. 2 months ago on Google • 42 reviews New
    Eating here was both enjoyable and a healthy, nourishing experience. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about dietary restrictions as it relates to their menu. The food is 💯 on point and absolutely delicious. They use fresh and tasty ingredients and their menu is broad relatively in-depth and well prepared. When you drop by for a meal please make sure to try one of their juices. I'll be going again soon. I hope to see you there!

  • 5/5 Kimberley H. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    We came here for brunch and did not regret it! We made a reservation, but if you go early enough there should be spots, as by the time we left - it was more busy. We had the "delighted banana bread french toast" and the "magical huevos rancheros" with a side of potato pillows. The potatoes were perfect but there wasn't a big portion. The food in general was delicious! Very colourful and pretty. Would definitely recommend trying :)

  • 5/5 Ben Van W. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Very nice plant-based restaurant. Friendly service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious freshly squeezed juices. Excellent variety of burgers, bowls, soups and salads.

  • 4/5 Tara B. 6 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Elgin St. is the only location to offer weekend brunch, and I’d highly recommend trying it! The cost of everything has gone up in general, but the portions and pricing of PK’s brunch menu are excellent. Really tasty and nourishing!

  • 5/5 Chloe K. 3 years ago on Google
    Pure is a great place for healthy, interesting veggie dishes. Literally, the best. xx

  • 5/5 Sébastien L. 3 years ago on Google
    Food and coffee are amazing!

  • 5/5 Y. K. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the buffalo cauliflower sandwich wrap and classic burger with cashew cheese. Absolutely delicious. Fries are crispy, service is great too. Very glad we decided to walk out of our way to this restaurant.

  • 3/5 Adarsha V. 2 years ago on Google
    Very slow service during late afternoon. We went there at around 3pm. We ordered appetizers as well as main course together. We got the smoothie and crispy cauliflower(RADICAL CAULIFLOWER WINGS) at 3:20. They were indeed very tasty. But the remaining dishes (falafel wraps, rice and burger for kids) took a long time to get and kids just got tired of waiting. The rice dish wasn't great per kid, it was very very bland. The mushroom burger tasted more sweet potato. With the delay and both kids dishes not up to the mark we couldn't really enjoy our sandwiches either.

  • 5/5 Daniel Yuyi D. 3 years ago on Google
    Fried Cauliflower wings is to die for. Too good. Same goes for the bowls

  • 5/5 Sandra L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great hearty vegetarian meals. Tried the thrive and fantastic bowls. Both were very flavorful and filling. Wished the thrive bowl came with more falafel because they were so delicious.

  • 5/5 Maria E. 3 years ago on Google
    Very warm and well decorated space, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of drinks, which is especially important for a dinner with friends :) Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Dr. Nicholas N. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute, modern, simple, and delicious. Fantastic beers and juices that pair great with the healthy and fresh meals. The sandwiches are a must.

  • 5/5 Bern V. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been three times now, and oh my goodness the food is scrumptious! I am not a vegetarian or vegan, so I was pleasantly surprised by meatless meals here. Highly recommended for everyone who is open to try vegetarian cuisine!

  • 5/5 Laurence L. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was great, servers were really nice!

  • 5/5 Jemy J. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an absolutely wonderful experience here, especially thanks to Justin for his great service. We had the cauliflower bites which were delicious and the electrified juice which was also energizing.

  • 1/5 Ted E. 1 year ago on Google
    I had some high hopes for this restaurant but was disappointed. For the price point, i was not amazed by the food! I chose the double mushroom patty burger (royale with cheeze) and it literally tasted nothing like mushrooms. Tasted like walnuts smashed together. I would not recommend that to anyone. Tried also the liberty wrap, it was decent but the kale caesar salad could’ve had more dressing. The only good thing that impressed me was the poutine; they did a good job with the gravy. The customer service was quite fake as well, but oh well, at least they smiled while doing it. Nothings wrong with pricey , but deliver as well when it comes to quality.

  • 5/5 Noah G. 2 years ago on Google
    This was the first vegan restaurant I ever ate at in Ottawa. It was amazing then and it is still amazing! I had a delicious tofu bowl. I have never had a bad meal at Pure Kitchen. A great spot for vegans and non vegans alike.

  • 5/5 Collin D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food. We had the charred broccoli and the kale temptation salad. The waiter was super nice and attentive. Overall excellent.

  • 3/5 Lynn L. 1 year ago on Google
    Not bad. I had been here once before years ago and had the burger which was very good. Yesterday, we were presented with the "feature" menu. Two of us ordered the feature item, only to have the server come back to say they ran out of it. I ordered the "Ignite" bowl. Pretty disappointing EXCEPT for the crispy tofu with Korean BBQ sauce (fantastic!). Other than the tofu, It was essentially a bowl of cut raw vegetables. There was a sauce but they were pretty skimpy with that. Not enough for the bowl. The final price for 3 people who ordered only bowls and juice drinks was not warranted. Servers were okay but things were a bit slow. The restaurant itself, though, is very nice. Spacious, bright, clean.

  • 4/5 사는게니나노NINANO 9 months ago on Google
    Their happy hour is GEM I don't know why, I usually thought this restaurant is a bit pricy. BUT, their happy hour(not sure 100%, 4-6pm something like that) is real gem. Beer and food price was really reasonable. I had "Prosperous" this time. It was great portion even though it was happy hour portion. I had left over. Also, I tried "Liberty(buffalo sauce wrap)", it was a bit salty in my taste.

  • 5/5 Dr M. 10 months ago on Google
    It's a gem in Elgin...great menu and tasty meals...drinks are so refreshing , food size was great and delicious...service was quick and great ambiance too...definitely recommend this...I tried veg tempeh burger and the refreshing smoothie...it was 10/10.. highly recommend this place for vegetarians

  • 5/5 Ethan P. 1 year ago on Google
    I always enjoy going to eat here. I recommend the fantastic noodles and the cauliflower wings. they are indeed fantastic. I am not vegan or vegetarian but I always seem to have great meals going here. Also the peanut butter cookies are great

  • 5/5 Jay G. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Pure kitchen’s brunch is absolutely delicious. Everything was perfectly seasoned. My favourite restaurant in Ottawa. Friendly service and a really beautifully designed atmosphere. My only constructive comment would be that I find the portions quite huge, I wish there were half sized portions for when sharing isn’t an option for solo diners. Thanks guys! Super yummy as usual.

  • 5/5 Samridhi 8 months ago on Google
    Went there for the first time this weekend. They had quite a lot of options. Best things is they all are vegetarian, as it is usually difficult to find good veg options. Also the food is delicious. The staff is really nice and polite.

  • 4/5 Shawn B. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is pretty standard vegan fare, better for a dine in experience, it won’t always travel as well for take out. Staff are warm and welcoming!

  • 5/5 Laura K. 3 years ago on Google
    Korean bbq cauliflower 'wings' !!

  • 5/5 eva m. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place to eat, great servers. Delicious food!

  • 5/5 Laura M. 3 years ago on Google
    Order the cauliflower appetizers and liberty wrap!! So delicious.

  • 4/5 Nooria P. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this place! I would give it 5 stars if not for the price, it’s a bit expensive for vegetarian food.

  • 5/5 Phil L. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the flavours, good portions.

  • 5/5 Élyse R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) WoW. Great food and extraordinary welcome. I will go back there ! My son said he liked their tofu and stole some from me. Said the “fantastic bowl” dish was just fantastic. (Original) WoW. Bouffe formidable et accueil extraordinaire. J’y retournerai ! Mon fils a déclaré avoir aimé leur tofu et m’en a volé. A dit que le plat « fantastic bowl » était justement fantastique.

  • 5/5 Niamh P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lentil soup and lentil sandwich was so good 😋

  • 3/5 Tom Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Though the idea is good for vegan/vegetarian fare, it's definitely not executed consistently. I've been here multiple times for friends/family and temperature, seasoning, thickness of sauces and moistness levels (the burgers for example) always varies. Takeout is even more up and down. I will recommend the cauliflower bites though! This particular item seems to be cooked well each and every time with great flavor.

  • 5/5 Abdullah A. 3 years ago on Google
    I have never had a better Kebab in my life! It was amazing, the bread was fresh and the meat was tender and everything about my experience was amazing! 100% Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Jessica P. 3 years ago on Google
    I have only gone one time but I can tell you the service is amazing the girls are super kind and friendly. I had the beetroot latte, it was yummy! I think is a little bit expensive, but I definitely go again. The service and experience are worth it

  • 5/5 Emily S. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place! It's my favourite restaurant. The food is amazing and your non-vegan friends and family will love it too! Had takeout recently during covid-19 and it was just as delicious as dining in. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Marissa B. 3 years ago on Google
    My favourite vegan restaurant in Ottawa. It is always a treat to eat there. It can get a bit pricey but it definitely worth the price. I always get the Royal Burger with cashew cheese withe the kale caesar.

  • 5/5 Véronique D. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm so glad I found this restaurant. All I ordered was excellent. The califlowers wings were excellents (they are a must), as the royal with cheese and the kale salad on the side. The service was also excellent. Thanks for the nice experience.

  • 5/5 Joshua W. 3 years ago on Google
    Positive experience. Picked up food and took it home. A little pricey now but what isn't since pandemic rules killed off business. Great for healthier takeout option. Usually a birthday treat

  • 5/5 Brent A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great vegetarian restaurant with vegan options. Everything we had was delicious, and the price was reasonable. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the service efficient and accurate. We will definitely be returning to try some of the other items on their menu.

  • 5/5 Chitwan A. 3 years ago on Google
    Tried this restaurant for the first time today and found the dishes really really unique in taste and the preparation. Very few to be found in and around Ottawa. Its 100% vegetarian and many vegan dishes as well. We tried 4 of their dishes - Cauliflower wings, Liberty, Royale cheese and Fantastic(Can't recall the full names but have added the keywords 😜). All of them tasted delicious and different. Definitely a nice and big change from the regular vegetarian dishes. Must try !!

  • 2/5 Andrew Owen F. 3 years ago on Google
    Waited outside for table. Couple ahead of us left after being tired of waiting. No acknowledgement from staff except to say stand back. Otherwise may as well have been a ghost.

  • 5/5 Sebastien L. 3 years ago on Google
    To start, I am not vegan and I have to admit that the mushroom burger and fries where incredible. I like that they use glass milk jugs for a water container. Let's not forget the beautiful asthetics of the place.

  • 3/5 Olesya P. 3 years ago on Google
    Slow service/ not the most helpful staff

  • 4/5 R D. 3 years ago on Google
    Expensive, but good food.

  • 5/5 Fulton Carpentry & Joinery L. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything was great, but especially the cauliflower wings!

  • 5/5 Ee M. 3 years ago on Google
    It's open. Revised menu brings out the flavor of the meatless kitchen...

  • 4/5 Krusty C. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a nice and clean place.... Always good to eat healthy...

  • 4/5 Kimia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food! Recommend it!

  • 5/5 Jake G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food!

  • 5/5 JR C. 3 years ago on Google
    Not a vegetarian.... Would go back in a heartbeat! The poutine using a mushroom gravy was to die for.

  • 5/5 Jessyka D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious Beautiful decor Nice terrace Already looking forward to returning to Ottawa to eat there (Original) Délicieux Beau décor Belle terrasse Déjà hâte de retourner à Ottawa pour y manger

  • 5/5 Sagar V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food all time.

  • 5/5 Mac C. 3 years ago on Google
    Honestly the best dining experience I’ve had in Ottawa. The food was delicious, however the staff was best part. They were genuine, efficient, friendly and just overall awesome (especially Kate, she was the best! We need more kate’s in this world 😉). Definitely recommend and will definitely be back.

  • 4/5 F L. 3 years ago on Google
    Really great spot!!

  • 5/5 Lise B. 3 years ago on Google
    From the moment I called to inquire about a few details, I was impressed. Amanda was warm, professional and helpful. Our waitress (whom I didn’t her name) pleasantly smiled through her mask and just knew that everything on the menu would please us. She was right. She was also so darn sweet! Now the “detox” and “electrify” drinks we started with were absolutely invigorating! Then our main meal was so flavourful, homemade and nutritious that it created a party in our mouths. Guess what! Every detail of our experience has made me decide to go back tomorrow! Highly recommend!!!!

  • 5/5 Lexie H. 3 years ago on Google
    A cozy place with delicious dishes. The waiters are polite and knowledgeable. Good service :)


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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