Carleton University Vegan - Ottawa

This restaurant is a good option for those with a meal plan and residing on campus.

The student cafeteria near the residences has a small vegan section. Most of the cafeteria offers pizza, onion rings, meat sandwiches, an omelette bar, and typical cafeteria fare. There was a small corner with four vegan options. There is also a salad bar with some other items. Customers pay $14 for all-you-can-eat. I assume students get a discounted price with a meal plan? While there may be vegan options in the cafeteria, they were not very obvious. I am happy that they offer choices for vegans.

At the station, there were four chafing courts (Hot-Mains) with a variety of dishes. There was jambalaya with kidney beans and red rice, a sweet curry (not a dessert, but quite sweet), lemon corn with crumble, and an unidentified dish that tasted like a mild spicy shepherd's pie. I couldn't quite identify all the ingredients, but it was flavorful with quinoa, beans, and tasty spices. The salad had a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, which I enjoyed. It was nice to see a selection of greens, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced olives to choose from. There were also quinoa tabbouleh and a chickpea salad that looked vegan, but we weren't sure if they contained honey or dairy, so we skipped them. A clear indication of vegan options would have been helpful. Lacto-ovo-vegetarians would likely find suitable options as well. For drinks, there were orange and apple juice, as well as chilled soy milk and chocolate soy milk in a corner. For dessert, there were fruits available, although I was unsure how to wash the plums or peaches, so I opted for other fruits. Overall, the meal was filling, pleasant, and tasty, meeting all my vegan needs. I would recommend others to give it a try, especially if they are in the area looking for a convenient dining option.

The restaurant offers a decent selection of food. However, please note that only those with a meal plan and who currently live on campus are able to dine here.

The student cafeteria near the residences offers a small vegan section. The majority of the cafeteria menu consists of items like pizza, onion rings, meat sandwiches, an omelet bar, and typical cafeteria fare. I noticed a small corner with four vegan options, as well as a salad bar with additional choices. The price is $14 for all-you-can-eat, and I assume that students may receive a discounted rate with a meal plan. While there may have been other vegan choices elsewhere in the cafeteria, they were not readily apparent. I appreciate that they provide options for vegans.