The Maclab Bistro - Banff

I’m a regular. And I love the place, but the vegan offerings are just a little disappointing. Great place, great atmosphere, great views, and the food is good.

This was hands down the best vegan breakfast I have ever had! It was huge, there was pancakes and the toast always comes unbuttered :

Banff is super busy, and so finding a quiet(er) spot for dinner was really nice. Located within the Banff Centre, the Maclab Bistro offers a gorgeous view of the mountains. There was an elk on the hill right next to the patio munching on some grass while we had our dinner. The service was really friendly as well. We ordered the vegan Mezze platter to start. Other than that and the fries (which come with a non-vegan aioli), there isn't really a vegan starter to share. The Mezze Platter was really good, though. We enjoyed the three different kinds of hummus, and the citrus tahini dressing on the salad was tasty. I ordered the Vegan Maclab Burger with a side salad for my main, and it was a decent meal. The patty was made with quinoa and other grains, and was pretty tasty. There was a chutney on the burger which I also really enjoyed. All in all, the food was decent, the views were stunning, and I did enjoy the meal.

I recently dined at this restaurant in September 2022 and found that there were not many vegan options available. However, this may have changed since previous reviews. They did offer a vegan Cobb salad, another salad option, and a tasty-sounding veggie burger. I opted for the vegan Cobb salad and found it to be excellent. The restaurant has a beautiful view of the mountains and offers lovely outdoor seating.

I am a regular here and I love the restaurant. However, I was a little disappointed with the vegan options. The atmosphere, views, and food are all great though.