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Virtuous Pie

Virtuous Pie
IndustryFood and beverage
Founded2015 (2015)
HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
Areas served
Vancouver, Portland, Toronto, Victoria
WebsiteOfficial website

Virtuous Pie is a pizza chain based in Vancouver, Canada. The business has locations in Portland, Oregon,[1] Toronto, and Victoria, British Columbia.[2]

Description

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Virtuous Pie is a vegan-friendly pizzeria with multiple locations. The Kim Jack has kimchi and jackfruit. Inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things, the Stranger Wings has buffalo cauliflower with a blue cheese sauce.[3][4] Ice cream, made from a coconut and/or cashew base,[5][6] is available as a sandwich, scoop, sundae, or waffle cone, or as affogato. The drink menu includes beers, ciders, cold brew, kombucha, and wines.[7]

The 1,700 square feet (160 m2) restaurant in Portland seats 38.[8] The space has a coffee bar.[9]

History

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The business was established in 2015. [10] A second location opened in on Division Street in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, in 2017.[7] The menu was expanded in 2018.[11]

Reception

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Virtuous Pie was named Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year by Eater Portland in 2017.[12] Waz Wu included the pizzeria in the website's 2021 overview of "Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland".[13] Alex Frane included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2020 list of "The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland".[14] Vancouver Magazine included Virtuous Pie in a 2021 list of the city's best vegetarian restaurants.[15]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Andrea Damewood. "Virtuous Pie: Fake (Cheese) News". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  2. ^ "Plant-based pizza restaurant to open its doors in Victoria this December". Victoria News. 2019-11-20. Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  3. ^ "Virtuous Pie spices up vegan pizza with kimchi, jackfruit". CBC News. Nov 27, 2016. Archived from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  4. ^ "Restaurant review: 'Virtuous' vegan pizzas hit the mark on Main Street". vancouversun. Archived from the original on 2017-08-05. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  5. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-09-01). "7 Chilling Dishes to Beat the Heat This Weekend". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  6. ^ Wu, Waz (2018-07-11). "This Summer's Top Spots for Dairy-Free Frozen Treats". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  7. ^ a b Bamman, Mattie John (2017-06-05). "Plant-Based Pizza and Ice Cream Spot Virtuous Pie Opens Saturday". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  8. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-06-07). "Tour Virtuous Pie's Sleek Cafe and Restaurant on SE Division". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2018-08-26. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  9. ^ "Virtuous Pie". The Southeast Examiner. Archived from the original on 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  10. ^ DeVona, Michelle (2018-04-17). "In a Town Full of Vegan Food, How Does Virtuous Pie Stand Out?". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-01-15. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  11. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2018-09-25). "Oregon Wins Big at the Great American Beer Festival". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2018-09-26. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  12. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (2017-12-05). "Portland's Eater Awards Winners 2017". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  13. ^ Wu, Waz (2018-10-17). "Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  14. ^ "The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland". Thrillist. 13 October 2020. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
  15. ^ Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan (17 November 2021). "Vancouver Magazine". Vancouver Magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
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