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  • 5/5 Sravya A. 2 years ago on Google
    Gem of a place!! Everything was so fresh and tasted amazing! Highly recommend the stuffed portobello mushroom and the Mediterranean pizza
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Christina G. 1 year ago on Google โ€ข 14 reviews
    I have been here a few times and cannot say enough great things about The Lemon Tree. First off, I have been driving all the way from Newmarket just for this amazing food. I have tried a number of dishes and all have been amazing. I especially love the tzatziki, coconut shrimp, Mediterranean chicken. My son especially loves the beyond steak and calamari. My daughter, who is not vegan, absolutely loves everything she has tried to date. Staff has always been absolutely amazing and friendly. Highly recommended!!!
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Alexandra M. 7 months ago on Google โ€ข 145 reviews
    Great vegan place close to Niagara Falls. Everything we ordered was delicious. I highly recommend the mezze plate to try both hummus and tzatziki dips with pita bread. Also the cheesecakes are nice to try. My favorite was the Limoncello one, with fresh and subtle lemon flavor. Also the peanut butter cheesecake was good, it would be great for those who love chocolate and peanuts. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Chris C. 4 years ago on Google
    Every dish is prepared with thoughtfulness and care - everything from garlic pita points to delectable chicken and mushroom tastes like it was made with love. Service is friendly and quick. Personal favourites are the spinach pie and the appetizer dishes. I am considering moving to St Catherineโ€™s to be able to eat here more frequently.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Deepa J. 3 years ago on Google
    Our hostess was wonderful and so happy. They were following all safety protocols and were allowing a lot of distancing between tables. Food was pretty good and pita bread was the best we have had so far. They gave our toddler a sippy cup which is something I have not seen in any restaurant so far. That was very thoughtful.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Catherine N. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite restaurants in Niagara!! A large menu of delicious vegan meals, the staff are always SO sweet, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is incredibly relaxing, and a really great selection of local craft beers/wines. I've been back many times and still have no complaints! Oh, and you absolutely have to try their desserts. Almost too good!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 JT B. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply outstanding! From the moment of walking into this spotlessly clean restaurant, hearing the soothing fountain, to the table decor and the live plants, we were charmed from the start. The vegan food didn't disappoint. Although full from our Cauilflower Buffalo Bites, our entrees - Portobello Burger, Spinach/Feta Burke, and the amazing Caeser Salad we made a point to enjoy the Lemoncello Cheese. Absolutely everything was excellent. And thanks to our server Brooke who helpled us navigate the extensive menu. Well done folks we'll be back!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Mavis F. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 59 reviews
    What a gem in St. Catherines! Delicious food, friendly and attentive service, cozy atmosphere and huge portions! I especially loved the portobello mushroom dinner and the baklava cheese cake (not too sweet and you can really taste the baklava)! Fun fact our server told us: the restaurant has been around for 9 years and transitioned to a vegan menu 5 years ago when the owners turned vegan! I respect the owners for aligning their business with their values (which I imagine isnโ€™t always easy), without compromising taste and selection at all! 5 stars and highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Piyush G. 6 months ago on Google โ€ข 123 reviews
    It is one of the must visit vegan restaurant as I suggest. The food and drinks both were Amazing.Our server name is Kyla and the way she is doing her job it was amazing.

  • 5/5 Brian F. 3 months ago on Google โ€ข 92 reviews New
    Great vegan food in the Niagara Region. Just off the QEW youโ€™ll find this great spot for delicious and healthy food. Order for pickup or dine-in. There is a secret menu you can order from when in the restaurant. Clean and warm environment inside with a Mediterranean feel. Lots of parking available. Definitely give this place a try if you live nearby or are visiting the area.

  • 5/5 Dee 2 years ago on Google
    A must try, can definitely say this place does it all when it comes to vegan eats and service. I couldnโ€™t believe how well marinated the food is and the portions were so big itโ€™s well worth the prices to match.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Jagdeep J. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for a vegetarian restaurant and this fit the bill with a lot of vegan options. The layout is very green with the ceiling being covered green panels. The staff was very friendly and made some great suggestions. The food was delicious and very light. Each of the items had its own unique flavor. Would recommend to all in the area
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 1 year ago on Google
    ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‹ My wife, my brother in law and I, approached this gem of a restaurant while in St. Catharines, Ontario, "The Lemon Tree" "The Lemon Tree" is a highly inviting, colourful and carefully decorated establishment. We were attended by "Summer", our wonderful waitress who made our visit unforgettable. This is a 100% vegetarian restaurant, so do not get confused by foods listed, such as Calamari, chicken, etc. The restaurant has a "day's special meal(s) and desert(s)" menu, so, if you do not see it, ask your attendant. My main dish came from the unwritten "day's specials". In addition to the main dish, it included a salad with it and a Pumpkin-cheesecake desert. All I ate here, was delicious ๐Ÿฐ ๐Ÿฅง ๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ˜‹. I ordered the two chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and Greek salad. The portions were very nicely presented and healthy, both in nutrition and size. I was totally impressed ๐Ÿ‘Œ. My wife had the Caesar salad, which I had most of it, and she had my Greek salad instead. My brother in law, ordered the Falafel wrap and loved it as well. It is a bit rare to find a restaurant with so much caring, class, great food, top service, lots of outside light through the windows, a good room temperature and affordable prices. Please do not hesitate in thinking twice. This is a must do while you are in St. Catharines. The place is spacious, located in a plaza, so it provides lots of free parking. Surely, recommendations can always be made about anything, but this is your destination, if you are looking for a delightful time and abundant tasteful nourishment, that you will surely enjoy. The day we were there, there was a 92 yr old lady with all her senses and physical intact. I only wish to be in such great health as she was, the day of our visit. If this lady chose The Lemon Tree restaurant out of no mere coincidence, I think, this says it all. ๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‹ Thank you to the owners, family and "Summer", our waitress, for a great experience ๐Ÿ™
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Gunjan A. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely Mediterranean style restaurant in St. Catherineโ€™s Ontario. Itโ€™s refreshing to find such hidden gems in the GTA with delicious vegan food. Plenty of options with an intensive menu. We packed quite a lot as we had already eaten elsewhere but looking at the menu we couldnโ€™t resist. Loved the portobello mushrooms burger. Beautifully made with generous helpings of veggies and mushrooms. The pizza was outstanding ! The calamari was ok ok, I donโ€™t like it but my daughter loved it( guess itโ€™s an acquired taste) the spinach artichoke dip was good, portion I felt was less. The tzatziki was just fantastic, much better than a non vegan one. Would love to visit if ever in St Catherineโ€™s. Great effort by The Lemon Tree PS: please open one in Toronto
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Syd 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh and delicious Vegan food with amazing service! My boyfriend and I dined on the patio for lunch with Kyla as our server. They were kind, attentive and helpful with recommendations. The menu is huge and filled with tasty options for everyone. So excited to return!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sphir B. 2 years ago on Google
    Oufff! Amazing place, great service! Nice price also! Really convenient itโ€™s next to the highway. Really big amount of options. And anything you pick is going to be what you expected, delicious and fullfilling ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ™
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 James P. 2 years ago on Google
    The best vegan restaurant in the Niagara Region! Awesome selection of food and they're very accommodating with substitutions for the entrees! Always friendly staff and I've never had a bad experience here with food or service.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Joanie L. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is very good. The staff super friendly. I recommend! Thanks guys.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Adam J. 2 years ago on Google
    Lemon tree is one of our go-to places for vegan food in town. And I love those potato wedges!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 Naval S. 2 years ago on Google
    We really wanted to like the food here, especially after reading all of the great reviews so we picked up takeout here one night to try it. We got the falafel wrap, the cauliflower wings, and the steak (the one with rice, asparagus, and potatoes). The wings were alright, and we got through most of those. The other dishes didn't have enough flavour / taste for us. We gave up around half way and couldn't finish them. On the positive side. The service was excellent. I was only there to pick up an order, but the woman who served me was personable and warm. Second thing to note is that it's not easy to cook vegan dishes, so props to them for doing it and continuing with it. It's hard. We may decide to try this again in the future after some time. One small nit. When sharing the menu with groups to make an order, it gets really confusing, quickly, when the names contain meat. It took me a while to explain to everyone that it was totally vegan, and the names don't mean anything. Even then, there was skepticism and I had to double-check a few times to make sure all the dishes were, in fact, vegan.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Allison C. 9 months ago on Google โ€ข 23 reviews
    The food and service here was incredible. I'd heard wonderful things about this place for a long time and I finally got to spend a memorable meal with a friend tonight. Best vegan food I've ever had, hands down. They have great drinks too.

  • 5/5 Grant W. 2 months ago on Google โ€ข 6 reviews New
    Honestly amazing! Been to the Lemon Tree dozens of times and Iโ€™ve never been disappointed. Staff goes above and beyond to cater to you whether itโ€™s calling for take-out 5 minutes before they close and they still make you a delicious chicken wrap. Or a drink being slightly less sweet than you like and they gladly offer to add some maple syrup to it! My favourite restaurant in Niagara!

  • 5/5 Kairu G. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently stopped by Lemon Tree, a vegan Mediterranean restaurant, to try out some of their desserts. I have to say, I was blown away by the explosive flavors of the baklava, baklava cake, and truffle ball. Each one had a unique flavor that was both satisfying and delicious. The baklava was the perfect blend of sweet and nutty, with flaky layers that melted in my mouth. The baklava cake had a soft and moist texture, with a rich and buttery taste that made it hard to resist. The truffle ball was the perfect ending to my meal, with a smooth and creamy center that was bursting with flavor. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also fantastic. It's cozy and intimate, making it a great spot for a date night or catching up with friends. The staff was friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall experience. I can't wait to come back to Lemon Tree and try out some of their main dishes. If they're anything like the desserts, I know I won't be disappointed. The quality of the food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Alicia R. 4 months ago on Google โ€ข 5 reviews
    My friend and I met up for lunch here today, and we were very happy with our experience! Our waitress was very lovely and let us know what the specials were for the day. She also described how a couple of the menu items were made, which was nice. The atmosphere in the restaurant was very calm and inviting. There's a water fountain right when you walk in, and the sound of water falling just added to the ambiance. The food was amazing and seasoned perfectly! We will definitely be back and will recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice, quiet place to have lunch/dinner!

  • 5/5 Rebecca W. 10 months ago on Google
    Went here for the first time with high expectations and was not disappointed! Make sure to scan the secret menu, it's almost as big as the regular menu. I had the chicken drumsticks and they were phenomenal. We split mushroom fries (pictured) between the three of us and they went quick! Service was excellent and the server was very knowledgeable about the menu and had patience with us as we made our decision. They easily split our bill with us ordering three separate entrees and sharing an appetizer. I definitely plan to return and hope to try their desserts next.

  • 5/5 Bipinjot Kaur H. 11 months ago on Google
    It was the first time I tried an entirely vegan restaurant. I was taken aback by how flavorful and healthy the food was. The service was great and got us the vegan steak (dinner option) in lunch. This is much appreciated. Must tried- Mezza Platter, Vegan Steak, chicken Wrap, Falafel Wrap.

  • 5/5 Jess M. 2 years ago on Google
    All the food here is very tasty and fresh. Tried the spinach dip, chicken drumsticks, cauliflower wings, mezze platter, calamari, and coffee cheesecake. The falafel was not very tasty and consistency was mushy.

  • 5/5 Saipoornima M. 10 months ago on Google
    The falafel wrap was so good! Their Pita is so fresh and perfect We tried the cauliflower wings which were on the sweeter end Amazing options for vegan food. The chicken replacements are soy, incase anyone is curious ๐Ÿ‘€

  • 5/5 Shannon C. 11 months ago on Google
    I found this place because of Edible Options beside them. I had messaged the Lemon Tree on Instagram to ask when their happy hour menu started and they went above and beyond with responding to me. They sent me pictures of the menus and let me know the dates and times that happy hour is open for. My friend and I went here the next day, on Friday afternoon. The service was fantastic. The food was delicious. It is a bit pricey but I can understand as itโ€™s a fully vegan restaurant. We had the hummus (probably my fav because it tastes like a falafel in dip form), red pepper hummus, spicy feta dip (this wasnโ€™t spicy at all in my opinion but wonderful to taste). The pitas are buttery and garlicky which was really great with the mix of foods. The drinks were really good and they have a huge selection to choose from if you pick the flight. I really enjoyed my time and am definitely going to come back!!

  • 5/5 Izabella 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best vegan restaurants Iโ€™ve been to! More than fairly priced for nice big portions. The staff were so lovely, and the food (and dessert) was delicious. Will be returning when Iโ€™m back in the area :)

  • 3/5 Francesca C. 1 year ago on Google
    I may need to give this a second chance as we visited here for a little girls day out and ordered the Persian platter. I was very underwhelmed by everything we tried. The coconut shrimp were good but the skewers really were very good. All the dips and cheeses were lovely though so I would probably just order those platters next time. The service was wonderful, they were very attentive and kind but the food left me a little underwhelmed.

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 2 years ago on Google
    So delicious! Best vegan food in St. Catharines. Each time I order from The Lemon Tree, the service is outstanding. I would eat literally anything this restaurant puts on its menu.

  • 4/5 Faith M. 1 year ago on Google
    Iโ€™ve been frequenting lemon tree lately but today I was served by Ashley who was our best server yet! She was personable and fun and enjoyed when she came to our table. I havenโ€™t had everything on the menu but I love all the dips and sauces and the Tuscan balsamic pita. Many people I know donโ€™t know that this place is completely vegan despite the signage. If you donโ€™t know, then the food will definitely throw you off. They do a pretty good job with most things on the menu and I love the outdoor seating.

  • 5/5 Liam W. 2 years ago on Google
    Best vegan restaurant in town. The food is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. The food is amazing! I've been here 5 times and I'd happily go again

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 1 year ago on Google
    Phenomenal experience for a first time visit. This vegan treasure was great start to finish. Our server, Summer was awesome with recommendations although we knew already we want to try that Persian Platter. That alone was very fulfilling. Definitely have to come back as we did not have any desserts!!

  • 5/5 Cailyn P. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved all our food and the staff was extremely friendly! Out of the six of us, 3 were vegan and everyone enjoyed their meal. Would definitely recommend the coconut shrimp, greek salad, tzatziki dips and platter. The chicken sandwhich and wrap was also very tasty, we will be back!

  • 5/5 Phil K. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best vegan restaurants I have visited in the past 12 years of being plant based. Amazing, tasty and creative Greek dishes with excellent and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Feng L. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow! Unbelievable delicious vegan dishes, we ordered daily special, mozzarella stick and crazy salad, as well as the well known calamari and coconut shrimp. Taste so good, even it may not be 100% identical to non-vegan originals, but they were pretty close. Certainly we will come back someday to try other dishes.

  • 5/5 K M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to the Lemon Tree with five non-vegan friends. They were absolutely BLOWN away with the taste and flavour of the food. They couldn't believe everything was vegan. The cauliflower wings are simple the best I've ever tasted. Was a great experience, great service and was great meeting the owner Isabella (super nice) ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

  • 4/5 Renata B. 1 year ago on Google
    We had Mother's Day lunch at the Lemon Tree. The server offered a Mother's Day special-a Charcuterie board, but she neglected to inform us about the price. It was a $45 dish that did not have enough appetizers to feed 3 people, not to mention we had to wait for it 45 minutes! It was tasty but definitely not worth so much! We asked for water but the server was too busy to bring it. Overall the food was good, but the service not so great.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • โœ“๏ธ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • โœ“๏ธ Free parking lot
    • โœ“๏ธ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Debit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Coffee
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Spirits
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Small plates
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegan options
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy-hour food
    • โœ“๏ธ Healthy options
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ“๏ธ Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeaway
    • โœ“๏ธ Kerbside pickup
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating
    • โœ“๏ธ No-contact delivery

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