L'abri - Cheticamp

I had the curried cauliflower, chick peas and fennel, which was incredible. Didn't love the added falafel. We sat on the covered patio with wonderful view. Inside was quainte and welcoming. Staff was helpful and attentive. Second vegan option was a yummy looking salad. Food is all hand made.

Had the quinoa bowl made vegan and it was delicious. Staff were very accommodating. As vegan options are generally limited around the Cabot Trail, we were glad to find this place. Updated from previous review on 2020-07-20

We decided to visit L'Abri because it is one of the few restaurants in Cheticamp that offers vegan options. When I visited, the only dish explicitly labeled as vegan on the menu was the veggie samosas, but many vegetarian dishes can be customized to be made vegan. I opted for the strawberry-arugula salad without feta cheese and the tofu quinoa bowl without sesame aioli. The staff is well-informed about which menu items are vegan-friendly. The portion sizes are generous and the prices are reasonable. The restaurant boasts lovely ocean views and a cozy, inviting ambiance. If you're lucky, you may even catch a sunset over the ocean on a clear evening.

The menu is easy to navigate, and the staff are very helpful in making numerous regular menu items vegan and gluten-free if necessary. They were accommodating, and the food was delicious.

The restaurant is beautifully located and decorated, with a great beer and wine selection. It used to be the only good option for vegans in the area, but we were told by our server that the kitchen has faced some recent challenges and had to make changes. This left us with limited options for vegetarians and no clearly marked vegan dishes, despite the menu guide indicating that items marked with 'VE' are vegan friendly. When we asked to make the veggie options vegan friendly, all we were left with was a potentially vegan burger on a bun. The only other option was a dish of brussel sprouts without cheese, bacon, or aioli, resulting in dry, crispy brussel sprouts that were disappointing and not worth getting excited over.