The Laughing Planet has been a destination spot for vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike since 1995. We offer daily specials with tofu, tempeh, and Seitan, serve fried plantains like nobody’s business, and make some of the best guacamole in town. Join us at our vegan-friendly all-day restaurant for world-class cuisine, an extensive beer and wine list, or the most fantastic Sunday brunch in the city. We like to think we are not only one of the most innovative restaurants in Vancouver but a fun place to hang out while you’re here.
It is one of our favorite vegetarian restaurants in downtown Vancouver. We had the pleasure of dining here twice and were very impressed. Firstly the food was great. Secondly, the staff was excellent, and thirdly we loved the atmosphere. The restaurant has a perfect atmosphere. All the staff was amiable and personable. We had a big group of 10 people, and they did an excellent job making us all feel comfortable, taken care of, and happy throughout our visit.
Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu as she could explain and describe every item we had questions about. The portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. They have some vegetarian/vegan dishes but meat-based items that are equally good. The menu has different words, so there is something for everyone. We were stuffed after the meal and had some to take home. They have beer, wine, appetizers, and desserts on their menu to suit every taste. Overall we liked this place; you will not be disappointed if you visit here. We highly recommended it!
Seitan Sandwiches
It is a vegetarian restaurant in Vancouver with a deli-style menu. They have many sandwiches on fresh bread made with the Seitan, a wheat gluten-based meat substitute that is “meatier” than tofu.
Laughing Planet Cafe and Bookstore
It is located in the city’s heart; this café has world-class cuisine and an extensive wine list. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, along with an extensive deli-style menu from their take-out counter that features vegetarian sandwiches and salads. This place is in the bookstore as well. So if you’re into that kind of thing, you can buy books and some of their food.
Laughing Planet Cafes & Take-Out Counter
The menus feature a single item from different regions and cultures. They also serve their food in various ways, from sandwiches to salads, wraps, and burritos. Also, it has plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes too.
The Laughing Planet: Healthy, Fresh, and Delicious (vegetarian)
Description: A vegetarian restaurant in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Their philosophy is “Recognizing that a healthy planet is respectful of all life forms, including humans.” They are a fast-food restaurant with much organic produce and a menu that features the Seitan, a wheat gluten-based meat substitute that is “meatier” than tofu.
Vegetarian And Vegan Restaurant – SANTA FE, NM
The Open Gate Cafe and Restaurant is a 100% vegetarian, a vegan restaurant in Santa Fe. I’ve been going there for years since I came to Santa Fe 20 years ago. It has been that long! I was 18 when I came here and had no idea about all this vegetarian stuff! The Open Gate Cafe and Restaurant is an excellent place in Santa Fe. It is 100% organic and has an old house on a corner lot.
I always sit in the front room, which has a cute little fountain that cascades water into a big fish pond with koi fish. Little white lights hang from the ceiling and twinkle during the evening hours to make it really romantic and beautiful. Besides the beautiful decor, their food is fabulous. I’ve always loved the Open Gate Cafe and Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
First, it’s all healthy foods and fruit you don’t find in many restaurants or bakeries. They use organic produce to make great salads, soups, desserts, and homemade jams. I’ve been so happy there that I try to make it my regular lunch place. My favorite is the sandwich with either a spinach salad – which is so beautiful with the spinach and whole wheat bread or tomato and onion salad. It is not any ordinary tomato salad. They use fresh tomatoes that are crisp, delicious, and full of flavor. I am always stuffy when I leave! Sometimes I go for dinner too because the Open Gate Cafe and Restaurant has a great variety of “vegetarian” entrees on their menu.
Global Flavors, Local Ingredients: Bio-Dynamic, Organic and Sustainable
Joseph and Ariane von Geldern founded the restaurant in the winter of 2004. Their extensive experience in international cuisine created a unique menu with global flavors influenced by local ingredients and organic and bio-dynamic produce from their garden. Since then, they have inspired each other to create new dishes.
The farmers’ market is an integral part of our business. Chefs cook daily using fresh seasonal ingredients directly from the farmers’ market. They are from the South Valley, farm-raised and delivered to the restaurant by the farmers.
The Open Gate Cafe is unique. It combines excellent, creative cuisine and an environmentally sound way of life. We strive for sustainability in every aspect of our business.
Conclusion
Hygiene is another consideration. The Laughing Planet uses only the highest quality ingredients, including organic tofu and Seitan, for their “chicken” dishes. They make their bread and use only whole grains. Dishware is either reused or compostable, and although we didn’t notice it when we were there, every establishment, from a Chinese restaurant to a French bistro, has recycling bins in their parking lots.
