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When The Hangry SaVEG  first came to life, the dream was to open a cozy vegan café — a place where anyone could walk in, eat well, and feel included. Then COVID hit, and like so many others, we had to pause and re-evaluate. But that pause gave us perspective. Instead of serving a few dozen people a day, what if we could help restaurants everywhere make their menus more inclusive? What if we could help entire teams understand what it means to cook and serve with compassion, aw

Going vegan isn’t just about skipping meat and cheese. One of the biggest surprises — even for seasoned vegans — is realizing just how many animal-derived ingredients hide in everyday foods.

Dining out should be simple — good food, good service, good vibes. But if you’re vegan (or trying to accommodate vegan guests), you already know it’s… not always that smooth. There’s a quiet gap  between what vegan diners need and what restaurants think  they’re offering. And honestly? Neither side is wrong — they’re just missing each other. As a consulting team that helps restaurants build better vegan systems (without overwhelming staff), we see this gap every single day. S

Transitioning to a vegan lifestyle can feel empowering, healthy, and aligned with your values — right up until you try to eat out with friends. For many new vegans, Vancouver should be a safe haven. We have excellent plant-based restaurants, creative chefs, and a food scene that prides itself on inclusivity. But for people like Lee, a 35-year-old who went vegan four months ago after watching a documentary, the reality is… complicated. Lee loves going out once a month with his

By Hangry SaVEG – Vegan Consulting for Restaurants Look… Vegan Reviews Matter (And Yes, They Talk About You) Here’s the truth: Vegan diners don't quietly slip in, order fries, and disappear. They are organized, they are watchful, and they absolutely WILL share their experience online in incredible detail. So if you’ve noticed a few “Uhhh… is this place even vegan-friendly?” reviews popping up, don’t panic. Don’t roll your eyes. And PLEASE don’t blame “the vegans.” Bad vegan r

If you’ve been vegan or plant-based in Vancouver for a while, you already know: things weren’t always this good. Before oat milk lattes, house-made cheeses, and entire vegan comfort-food menus, the scene was… well… limited. (If you're nodding right now, we see you. We’ve lived this life.) Today, Vancouver is considered one of North America’s most vegan-friendly cities — but that didn’t happen overnight. And despite all the progress, diners still face inconsistency, confusion,

The Hangry SaVEG Approved List: What It Really  Means When We Approve a Restaurant The Hangry SaVEG stamp isn’t something we hand out like free ketchup packets. When we approve a restaurant, it means something. It means we’ve walked in, sat down, asked the questions, inspected the menu, and evaluated the staff’s understanding of what vegan  actually means — beyond “just salad, right?” Our approval is about trust, consistency, and making sure vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based

Restaurants aren’t losing one vegan diner — they’re losing whole groups. Here’s why ignoring vegan customers is quietly costing businesses BIG… and how The Hangry SaVEG can fix it.

Want to add vegan options to your menu without a full kitchen overhaul? The Hangry SaVEG shares 5 simple, low-effort ways restaurants can offer plant-based dishes, train staff, and label menus clearly — all while keeping diners happy and confident.