Actually, this will be the fourth time that we have posted about Grounds and Greens including the original White Rock location and location number 2 in Fort Langley. This time I was inspired to post because I noticed that for Veganuary they had a special item on the menu!
They didn't have their shingle up the first time we were here!
We arrived on a busy Saturday afternoon but were fortunate to be able to get a table right away. In fact it took us longer to find a parking spot than to get a table as FL has long been one of those charming little towns where people like to go for a sunny day stroll but has limited parking.
We started with a couple of coffees which we don't often do (we're water drinking people). One of these was an Americano and the other was their new Almond Butter Date which was very tasty. I might even go as far as to call it yummy except that yummy is a word that children use and not food bloggers! Oops! I used it and now there is just no way to edit it out.
We started with their Green Toastie, one of the few main menu items we have not yet tried. This begins with a pea-edamame hummus on toast and continues with many tasty items including tomato jam and tofu feta. Very nice! They do a great Ceasar salad here as well and we have had it quite often. I would have no problem with just a big Caesar salad for lunch!
The Veganuary special was Birria Tacos. Before going vegan, I went on a run trying every birria (the dead animal kind) taco that I could find in Metro Vancouver. We have only had vegan birria tacos once and that was at Top Rope Birria, a food truck usually parked at Strange Bedfellows Brewing on Clarke Drive in Vancouver. They are the birria experts. Unfortunately, I am usually thinking about quesabirria when I think of these namely, with a melted cheese layer on the outside. These were very good for what they were (namely not quesabirria). I think they were using soy curls for meat with melty cheese inside. The broth was tasty enough but my experience has been with a stronger flavoured broth.
We finished with a couple of baked items. Mharie loves a croissant and this one was excellent.
And this date bar was also amazing. So rich and full of dates (obviously) and very satisfying.
We rarely go to places multiple times because I have been interested in getting the word out about all the vegan joints that are around here. Grounds and Greens is one of the exceptions because they have such a varied menu (lots to try) and the kitchen is creative and does an excellent job. If you haven't been already make sure you give them a try. You will not regret it.
Food 5 out of 5
Vegan Options Available 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5
Service 5 out of 5
Value 5 out of 5
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