The Merchant Ale House - St. Catharines

Had a nice plate of vegan nachos back in July of 2019 and have been itching to go back! Decent food, nice atmosphere.

I have been to the merchant ale house a few times for drinks, before or/and after having dinner elsewhere, and always enjoyed it. Typically didn’t try their food because the menu is quite meaty and the vegan options are limited and don’t look very attractive to me. Last time I was there, I did try their “smoked mushroom” sandwich and “vegan wings” but these weren’t very nice, so I would still recommend to go elsewhere in the area for vegan food. The vegan nachos are quite nice though, and go well with their excellent beers.

At first glance I didn’t see anything that was vegan but after asking the waitress, she gladly let me know all my options. There’s fried pickles, sweet potato fries. The mayo dips are vegan. There’s vegan nachos, a fried tomato dish, a philly style sandwich with sliced seitan, and tacos that can be made with seitan.

They now have the beyond burger here!! With vegan cheese as an option as well.

The ataff was stellar, the beer was amazing, and the vegan shwarma was delicious. Cozy, but clean atmosphere, lots of light, and tonnes of character. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I lived in the area and my friend who I went with is going to going back with his partner sometime soon!