The Ottawa Area has some excellent Vegan, Vegetarian and Veg-Friendly places to eat.
The list below is courtesy of the Happy Cow and we encourage you to visit and support their website which will have updated guides and reviews of restaurants in your area.

Bread and Sons Bakery           195 Bank Street, Ottawa Ontario Canada (at Gloucester)  613-230-5302   Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Organic     Natural, organic, all vegetarian bakery featuring breads, croissants, date squares, soups, salads, hummus, sandwiches, pizza, and more. Accept credit cards.

Cafe Gaia            47A boulevard Montclair, Gatineau Quebec Canada (QC J8Y 2E8) (at St-Joseph, near downtown Ottawa)  819-777-9019   Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Organic, Take-out     Small, causal vegetarian cafe with around 6 tables and a counter with stools and a small covered terrace in the front for seating. Hand-painted art decorate the tables and the colorful walls. Menu usually includes a daily soup, salads and sandwiches, a main hot plate, weekly specials, and desserts. Has vegan food. No alcohol. Also a second restaurant on the corner of Frontenac and Laval, also near downtown Ottawa. Open Mon-Wed 11am-8pm, Thur-Sat 11am-9pm.

Cafe Soup'Herbe      168 Old Chelsea, Chelsea Quebec Canada (at 10 miles from Ottawa)  613-827-7687   Lacto     Cozy restaurant featuring artwork and an outdoor deck. Brunch on Sunday.

Govinda's      212 Somerset West, Ottawa Ontario Canada (ON K1N6V4)  613-565-6544   Hare Krishna, Lacto, Indian, International, Buffet     Casual vegetarian buffet style service. Accept credit cards. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-8pm.

Green Door        198 Main St, Ottawa Ontario Canada (ON K1S1C6)  613-234-9597   Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Buffet, Juice bar     Vegetarian restaurant in Ottwawa with buffet-style lunch and dinners. Pay for food by weight. Busy at meal time. Accept credit cards. Open Tue-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-9pm.

Peace Garden Cafe       47 Clarence St, Ottawa Ontario Canada  613-562-2434   Vegan-friendly, Juice bar     Non smoking vegetarian cafe inside an indoor mall.

Perfection - Satisfaction - Promise      167 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa Ontario Canada (at King Edward Ave, across from Ottawa University)  613-234-7299   Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Indian, International     Small veggie restaurant serving hearty entrees, soups, salads, potatoes, lentil soup, and Indian specialties. Open Mon-Tue 11-9, Wed 11-6, Thu-Fri 11-9, Sat 12-9, closed Sunday. Accept credit cards.

Sacred Garden       1300 Bank Street, Ottawa Ontario Canada (K1S 3Y4)  613-733-8424   Ovo, Vegan-friendly, Thai     Vegetarian Thai food restaurant. Features noodles, mockmeat dishes, and more. Call for hours.

The Garden Spot        426H University Centre, Ottawa Ontario Canada (at Carleton University campus)  613-236-3700   Vegan, Take-out     Ottawa vegan restaurant cafe. Pay-what-you-can food service operated by student volunteers. Bring your own tupperware/bowl and utensil. Vegan and nut-free, sometimes wheat-free. Food is prepared in kitchen on Bell St South and then delivered to the school. Open Mon-Fri 8am-2:30pm.

The Pantry Vegetarian Tea Room      690 Lyon, Ottawa Ontario Canada (at Glebe Community Centre)  call Glebe Community Centre     Vegetarian cafe serving soups, sandwiches, daily specials, salads, and baked goods. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm.

The Table        1230 Wellington St, Ottawa Ontario Canada (at Holland)  613-729-5973   Ovo, Lacto, Vegan-friendly, Organic, International, Buffet, Salad bar, Take-out     Large vegetarian buffet spread in a cafeteria style setting. Spicy stews, raw food dishes, tea, and vegan desserts, and more. Vegan items are marked. Pay for food by weight. Open Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Accept credit cards.

The Wild Oat - Bakery and Whole Foods       817 Bank St, Ottawa Ontario Canada (K1S-3V7)  613-232-6232   Vegan-friendly, Fast food, Take-out     Bakery and cafe that serves breakfast and hot lunch food, including pizza, chilli, soup. Relaxed setting, limited seating.

Amate       1311 Wellington Street West, Ottawa Ontario Canada (K1Y 3B1)  613-728-6822   Mexican, Not 100% Vegetarian     Not 100% Vegetarian. Mexican food restaurant. Will accommodate special diets upon request. Cozy atmosphere, Mexican artisan stuff for sale. Accept credit cards.

Genji       175 Lisgar Street, Ottawa Ontario Canada (K2P 0C3) (at between Metcalfe & Elgin)  613-236-2880   Japanese, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Not 100% Vegetarian     Not 100% Vegetarian. Vegetarian options include green salad, spinach with sesame sauce, grilled eggplant, tofu, vegetarian rolls, marinated shiitake, and vegetable tempura (ask if the tempura is fried in separate oil from meats). Accept credit cards.

So Good       717 Somerset W, Ottawa Ontario Canada  613-233-0138   Not 100% Vegetarian     Not 100% Vegetarian. Small restaurant with an extensive menu, including tofu dishes, green vegetables, spring rolls, and soups.

The Place Organic Pizzeria        398 Kent St, Ottawa Ontario Canada (K2P 2B2) (at Florence)  613-237-0701   Pizzeria, Organic, Not 100% Vegetarian     Not 100% Vegetarian. Has vegan cheese as an option and is aware of vegetarianism. www.theplacepizza.com

Umi Cafe        610 Somerset St W, Ottawa Ontario Canada (K1R 5K4) (at Bronson, in Chinatown)  613-656-1638   Western, Fast food, Not 100% Vegetarian     Not 100% Vegetarian. Cooperatively run coffee shop. Has vegan cookies and muffins, gluten-free, veggie wraps, fair-trade coffee, soy-based drinks. Live music and open mic, artwork display. www.umicafe.org