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Reviewed August 26, 2019 via mobile

At first si figured it was a little expensive, $15 for Pad Thai Salad and all there juices Smoothies and Mylkshakes all over $10 but figured it has to be large. After receiving my Pad Thai Salad was very shocked in how small it was....And wasn’t all that good. Won’t be back. Staff won’t even bring to your table.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 25, 2018

We were on the hunt for Nanaimo bars and stumbled upon Power House Living Foods while walking down Commercial Street. Their vegan raw Nanaimo bars were delicious! Not quite the same as the authentic recipe, but definitely enjoyable nontheless.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Toni J, Owner at Power House Living Foods Co., responded to this reviewResponded November 13, 2018

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed our take on them :)

Reviewed June 17, 2018 via mobile

Such a cute juice bar!! The staff is super friendly and their vegan tiramisu is amazing. Hard to believe it contains no refined sugars. They have a wide variety of juice combos and smoothies. They also offer a small vegan food menu, vegan snacks and...desserts.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Toni J, Owner at Power House Living Foods Co., responded to this reviewResponded November 13, 2018

Thank you kindly!

Reviewed February 27, 2018

Thank you Metral Powerhouse for the extra energy bites! I always receive great service with a smile!

Date of visit: February 2018
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Toni J, Owner at Power House Living Foods Co., responded to this reviewResponded November 13, 2018

You are SO welcome!

Reviewed January 5, 2018

To preface, I have long enjoyed raw vegan food, and understand why it might not be for everyone if they're not yet used to it. I have been coming to Powerhouse in Nanaimo quite a bit over the last few years and every time I...am less and less impressed. I recently super loved the half order of the kelp noodle salad and thought it was a great deal. I understand why they'd get rid of it however the full order at $14 came almost the same size as the half order with a lot less noodles and a lot more vegetables. I was starving after paying $14 for lunch. Overall, I understand the cost and what goes into preparing raw vegan food and it's just not measuring up here.More

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed October 24, 2017

Love having a place in nanaimo where I can get a fresh juice used with quality organic ingredients! One of my go to drinks in the Abundant-C and most recently tried the Energizer which was amazing and not too sweet. While the pieces of cheezecake...are a bit on the pricier end, they are totally worth it with the type of ingredients and time put into making them. And not to mention they taste amazing!More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed October 14, 2017 via mobile

This place is basically a smoothie/juice bar that serves a small selection of raw vegan food items, including desserts. I tried a Falafel Wrap (it didn't come with a side). My wife wanted to try a salad on the menu, but they were sold out...of it. The server graciously offered to make my wife a special salad to suit her dietary restrictions. My Falafel was not very big, but it was very tasty. The Wrap was made from dehydrated vegetables. The Falafel was nicely spiced. The vegetables were fresh and the macadamia nut hummus inside was very flavourful. I really enjoyed my Wrap. For the price of the Wrap, it could have come with a side, either a salad or a few baked kale chips. My wife really enjoyed her Salad. The ingredients were very fresh and the salad was quite large. The prices here are a bit on the high side for what you get. The service was very good.More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed October 8, 2017

A friend & I went to Power House Living Foods Co. for lunch, recently. Meals & beverages are ordered at the juice bar area of the restaurant & paid for at the time of ordering. I prefer wait staff taking orders at the table. I...ordered the Falafel Wrap: "Our falafels are created using organic pumpkin seeds, tahini, onions, sun dried tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon, & cilantro, rolled in a uniquely prepared veggie wrap, with fresh green lettuce, carrot, beet, & our signature macadamia nut hummus." My beverage was the Recharge: "Orange, beet, carrot, celery, cilantro, lemon" My friend ordered the Portobello Burger: "Our signature burger is a delicious blend of portebello mushroom, carrot, pumpkin seed & walnut served on a sweet onion bun with RAW mayonnaise & ketchup, fresh lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, cucumber & tomato." She ordered the same beverage that I had. I thought my 2 wraps were beautifully presented. Each were tied with a raffia bow. A garden of green sprouts & ruffled lettuce extended from the top like plants in a pot. The food & my beverage were so filling that I only got through one of my wraps. I took the second one home & enjoyed it for lunch the next day.:)More

Date of visit: October 2017
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Reviewed September 6, 2017

Fresh and very tasty meals. Food you can feel good about indulging in :D Fast food style restaurant but NOT FAST FOOD lol

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed August 9, 2017

I asked for the juice with the most greens and expected to have predominately greens. Instead I got what tasted like apple juice with a slight green color. I asked and the person making the juices worked hard to add more greens but they use...2 apples. I am used to green drinks that give you a lot of greens with a little apple to cut the taste.More

Date of visit: August 2017
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Reviewed May 15, 2017 via mobile

My family has a lot a food allergies so I went to check this place out. Thank God I went alone as I could never afford to eat an entire meal here or even buy my family a round of smoothies. At $10 for a...small smoothie and $11 for the smallest slice of cake I've ever been served at a restaurant, it doesn't matter if it was good (it was ) because I feel ripped off.More

Date of visit: May 2017
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Reviewed April 19, 2017

paid 40 bucks on dirt. hemp and compost smoothie was ight. no cheese cheese cake made the day. to raw for me . ever hear of a microwave.

Date of visit: April 2017
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Reviewed November 14, 2016

I have enjoyed the food at Power House Living Foods on several occasions, but my favourite is ordering the Spicy Kelp Noodle Salad in the summertime. The desserts and smoothies are excellent as well.

Date of visit: July 2016
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Reviewed October 21, 2016 via mobile

Both of us had the falafel wrap so can only comment on that serving, but if is any indication you are about to have healthy and satisfying meals at this quick stop - delicious and very filling! Casual scene - bar stool style. Check it...out!!More

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed October 19, 2016

Favorite place in Nanaimo to eat! So excited for their Duncan location to open. Their falafel wrap is to die for!!

Date of visit: October 2016
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Power House Living Foods Co. is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5