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I'm ambivalent to the raw foods movement, but have had decent experiences at Cafe Bliss in Victoria and that place in the back of the produce stand on Commercial Drive. The cold carrot soup wasn't a hit at Organic Lives, but then I was pleasantly surprised by the warm "Chile Sans Carne". This is a chili without beans, chick peas and a perfectly cooked side of quinoa providing the protein content. This is probably the best vegetarian chili I've had eating at a restaurant (although I make better at home). The servers were exceptionally helpful, and I overheard them educating other customers (who probably had little knowledge of raw foods) without pretense which was nice. Overall a nice little spot. You can grab a seat looking into the kitchen too - and it seemed like kitchen staff were also engaged with customers.
This place is right by the downtown bus depot - so especially keep it in mind if you're en route to somewhere else via Vancouver and want a healthy meal.
First off, I'd like to say that the organic, vegan, raw food made here is extremely tasty. I chose the lasagna and coconut cream pie and ordered it to go. I took a seat and watched the kitchen through the see-through glass and had some water to drink while I waited. Unfortunately it took about 45 minutes before it was ready to go and was a little disappointed with the delay.
I was a little wary of the lasagna as I haven't eaten too much raw food in my life but it was amazing!! It tasted very close to cooked lasagna (it was cold, as it was raw) and would definitely order it again. The pie was also amazing and would also order it again as well.
The prices are higher than you'd expect but the food makes it worth it. The store is set up strangely with two cash registers at either end of the store with no indication where you order or pick up your food. The service is helpful but I would describe it as... laid back?
Highly recommended for the taste, just make sure you have lots of time before you order.
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