An Octopus' Garden Cafe - Alma

As a vegan, I was thrilled to discover a restaurant in the area that offers a vegan option on their lunch menu. The vegan burrito bowl is a delicious choice, featuring rice, sweet potatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, and greens all topped with a tasty cilantro lime dressing. It is a fresh, satisfying, and flavorful dish. The only downside is that there is only one vegan option available, so it may not be ideal for those who are not fans of burrito bowls. The restaurant offers reasonably priced wines and cocktails, although the selection is somewhat limited. The sunny patio provides a peaceful atmosphere with the sound of a nearby brook. The service is prompt and the location is convenient, just a short drive from Fundy National Park, making it a great spot for lunch before hitting the trails.

My husband had the Vegan Bowl, which is gluten free. It had brown rice, black beans, sweet potatoes, greens, corn, a half an avocado, and more. I had a hearty Asian noodle soup which was vegan, and can be made gluten free with a buckwheat noodle option. It was good, but would have been better with more vegetables in it. They also serve great kombucha, and have a vegan gluten free dessert--a rich chia pudding which we heard is great, but didn't try ourselves. The waitress was super knowledgeable, and very helpful. The chef here is committed to local sourcing and minimally processed food. If you have gluten sensitive people in your group, know that all their pasta dishes are available in GF options. Updated from previous review on 2023-07-20

I went to OG on my way to Halifax looking for the vegan burrito bowl, that menu does not exist anymore the only thing vegan is either gluten free pasta for diner or a latte with soy milk.

Okay, so in a very small seaside town, this has been our best option for a vegan meal! We love the staff and the vibe. We have eaten the burrito bowl and loved it. They now have kombucha on tap. As vegetarians in the past we have really enjoyed the fresh homemade pasta and the ploughman’s lunch. They often have beautiful soups as well! Worth checking out, even if just for a vegan latte!

There is only one vegan option available at this restaurant. If you do not enjoy burrito salad, it is recommended to try dining at a different establishment.