Vegetarianism has come a long way, but it can still be a pain to find good food within the diet.  Combine this with the city’s distinct lack of late-night eats and you’ve got a horde of hungry vegetarians every Friday night.  If you’re sick of picking the chicken off a McDonald’s salad, give the list below a peek for some new places to drag your friends.  All are vegetarian/vegan restaurants (or friendly), and all are open ‘til midnight or later. 

The Naam is the absolute classic vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Vancouver.  It’s been around for over 30 years serving healthy fare before it was uber trendy.  The Naam is open 24 hours, so you can head there any time the fancy strikes.  It’s also pretty close to the beach, and is perfect post-summer bonfire. thenaam.com/naam/

Café  Deux Soleils is a vegetarian institution on Commercial Drive.  Located a stumble from the skytrain, it offers yummy fare until midnight every night.  There are also performances there, so you may catch a show with your meal! cafedeuxsoleils.com

Lucy’s Eastside Diner is relatively new to the 24 hour scene, and we couldn’t be happier to have it.  It’s not touted as a vegetarian-friendly option, but it definitely has veggie options.  It also serves all-day breakfast, so it’s a great alternative to Denny’s. lucyseastsidediner.com

Nuba offers mouthwatering Lebanese food with plenty of vegan options.  Conveniently, they’ve been recently awarded with a liquor license.  The Cambie and Hastings location is the only one open late, but it’s close to all the clubs in Gastown. nuba.ca

Who can say no to delicious vegetarian tacos?  Bandidas does everything by hand, including fresh corn tortillas and homemade vegan sour cream.  Their tacos are creative, delicious, healthy, and well-priced.  Open until midnight on weekends. bandidastaqueria.com

The Wallflower offers both a vegan and gluten-free menu full of homey comfort food.  Add some creative cocktails and you’ve got a great snack after an early night, or a first meal before you really get going.  It’s open until midnight on weekends. thewallflowermoderndiner.com

Fast food tastes best after a little libation.  The Subway at 541 Granville Street is centrally located and open 24 hours.  The bread in a veggie sub will probably also soak up a little excess beer in your stomach, leaving you feeling a little brighter the next morning. 

And, if all else fails, Dougie Dog has a veggie dog with spinach, avocado, and feta.  Plus, they deliver downtown. dougiedog.com/

~Meghan Roberts