1717 Harvey Ave #6, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0L5, Canada
The best of Okanagan. Plant-based food and regional wine, craft beer, cider, and seasonally inspired cocktails.
Food was delicious, the ambiance in the evening was lovely and soft. The pictures online made it look otherwise so we were pleasantly surprised. Wish the service was better. It felt so fast and rushed. But the food was great.
As a non-vegan, I want to say that eating at this restaurant was mind-blowing. The food was so flavorful and delicious that even my husband (avid meat lover) was thoroughly impressed and had no complaints. The use of textures in the dishes was impressive and left me questioning at times what exactly it was that I was eating (how does one make celeriac mimic the texture of fish?!). Every single dish we ordered was delicious and flavorful in a different way. I highly highly recommend coming here to eat.
Had a wonderful vegan meal here. Angus was my server and his knowledge of the menu truly showed that he cared about his job and the people that he was serving. Decently priced and very delicious place. Recommend their Mexican burrito with cream of zucchini soup.
This review is long overdue. FWSY has to be my absolute favorite restaurant in Kelowna for a casual lunch or dinner. Their food is so delicious, fresh and they always have fun specials. I’ve tried various menu items and have loved everything I’ve tried. My favorite go-to is the Chorizo Ranchero Bowl with added grilled avocado. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the restaurant is clean and tidy. The restaurant is a good size and they also have a cute back patio. I would highly recommend stopping by for a yummy bite to eat!
A mark of a good vegan restaurant: I visited with non vegetarians and they were not disappointed. The nachos were very un-nacho-like, but they were an explosion of flavour. The cocktails were amazing. I love what they’ve done with the space. The high ceilings are not ideal but design choices make it comfortable and stylish. I’d be surprised if it were not professionally put together. The service was perfect, and I don’t say that lightly. I look forward to visiting again to try the rest of the menu.
I wish I lived here so I could come here regularly. The food was AMAZING, wide selection to choose from (also gluten free). Creative menus and appetizers. Selection of local wines. Very friendly staff. The restaurant itself is so pleasant as well, nice decor & spacious seating. We loved it 💘
AMAZING VEGAN food!!! We had the cauliflower main and soup of the day (lentil and cauliflower) and were amazed by how tasty it was. I went on my birthday and the servers were extremely sweet and kind. Love the vegan options and the name is unique also. Colourful and calm inside, I loved the energy
Here visiting Kelowna and I had several locals tell me I should check this place out. The food was amazing! So much flavour. The atmosphere I loved but my server although she was very nice, she seemed so fake! She would pretty much respond to my response to her question to me before I even finished talking. That kinda turns me off. Also she only really spoke to my friend and not me. Don’t know what that is about but 🤷🏻♀️. The hostess though was on point! 👌🏻
First time here. Food was fantastic so was service. Will be back in the future. Great job FWSY. Vegetarian options: This is a Plant Based establishment.
Nice restaurant, good food, kind, helpful but annoying waiter. Will return. There are tonnes of options for gluten free diets and the whole menu is vegan, everything is pretty good or better. Portions are reasonable. Vegetarian options: All vegan Dietary restrictions: All vegan, 40% gf
Delicious dinner, Im so impressed by the flavour of the meals!
Angus is a great server. Very personable and accommodating. The food is always fabulous.
The food and drinks here are amazing definetly would Go again !!!! Food
This is a cosy, beautiful place that is really worth trying. The menu is full of wonderful dishes. There are no wrong choices. From starter to dessert, our group was in heaven.
This is the kind of vegan place you take your skeptical parents to. I did this and my very anti vegan mother was impressed!! You will be too!
Always delicious, always great service! Highly recommend.
Absolutely amazing food and the staff are wonderful and lovely. Great pairing suggestions and the food was just mouthwatering.
Amazing food, great service, unique spot for a get-together!
One of the best dining experiences in Kelowna.
The service was horrible. We waited for our food for over an hour.
I had the chickpea fries, the nachos & queso, and the pumpkin ramen - every dish was honestly outstanding, and greatly exceeded my expectations. Somehow the chickpea fries taste like KFC?! The staff was very friendly and attentive. I wish I could eat every meal here Update 2 years later: we came here two days in a row. I had the summer mushroom pasta and the chorizo & potatoes. Both were super delicious and I polished both plates. Others had the mushroom burger, avocado bowl, and cauliflower steak. We also ordered a kids marinara pasta both nights, and the kids loved it! The food was rich but veggie loaded and so moreish Kid-friendliness: Lots of high chairs available and a great kids menu
Awesome, creative vegan dishes. I always know my meal is going to be amazing whenever I come here
This is my favourite restaurant in Kelowna, and I am not even vegan or vegetarian. Whenever I have guests visiting from out of town, I take them here. The food never misses and the atmosphere is really nice. The staff are always kind and very knowledgable. I love coming for the lunch special so I can try two items plus one of the signature lemonades. I love Frankies!
Had the most amazing margarita and gluten-free pasta dish! Highly recommend and I will definitely come here again
Staff was very friendly from the moment you walked in the door. The food was amazing. Ambiance and service on point. Definitely will go again!
The veggie burger was DELICIOUS (found it a bit greasy) The flavours were GREAT Vegetarian options: Vegan. Perfect. Variety Dietary restrictions: Great tasting options for all
First time coming here..omg the food is so good..along with the great service
The attention to detail is obvious, the food and non alcoholic cocktails were absolutely fantastic! The best brunch spot in Kelowna. Service was great, I highly recommend FWSY! Recommended dishes
One of our favourite meals we have ever had. Great tasting amazing food. My husand is vegan I am not. I did not miss meat in any of the dishes. We are both veggie lovers and the food was just fantastic. The soup was miso cabbage and we fought over who got to finish it. I can not say enough good things about this restaurant. We liked sitting next to the kitchen and watching all of the dishes come out:)
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This review is a shoutout for Lexi! It was her second training shift and she was very positive, confident, and friendly. Way to go!
Canola oil everywhere! GMOs acnyone?
Always great food and service Vegetarian options: All vegan except for egg on bennies Food : 5/5 |
A real local gem! Brought my friend here for her birthday brunch and loved our meal! Fabulous selection of vegan fare and impeccable service. Everything was delicious but that chocolate peanut butter dessert was insane!! Highly recommended!
Delicious food, great cheerful service and a nice cool patio on a hot day! Fabulous overall
Daughter is Vegan so she recommended. Food was very tasty and good portions. Lunch specials have great choices incl drink as well as 2 choices for $22. Nice back patio with beautiful murals painted on building beside. Good shade from sun. Dietary restrictions: Vegan - no dairy
Excellent! Basil Apricot Sour (na) was delicious! Wish it was bigger.
Our amazing waiter was Angus, my first time at Frankie s ..but it certainly won t be my last, I enjoyed every flavourful bite of my delicious cheesburger and mushroom pasta salad. Honestly, it was the best vegetarian food I have ever eaten.
Very creative food, good selection of wines, upscale experience. Odd name for a restaurant, but the food is so worth the visit.
Absolutely amazing! This is a must try in Kelowna! I wish I lived closer I would be here all the time. Food was amazing, the atmosphere was fantastic, and the servers were great. The Chamomile Honey old fashion was perfect A dog friendly patio just makes this place perfect. Cant wait to come back!
Love the food here. Always spot on.
Id eat here every week if I lived in this city :). Great meat free dishes. The menu has changed since I was last here! My group had the Frankies Cheeseburger, Bali Peanut Satay, Baja Root Tacos, and the Summer Mafaldine Pasta. The satay was good but the sauce was a bit mild. All the other dishes were exceptional. Wheelchair accessibility: This restaurant is flat and wheelchair accessible.
Excellent all round. Nice service, well attended, but not overbearing. Food was great! Wed go again any time were in Kelowna. Vegetarian options: All primarily vegan, some vegetarian. In house.
Just great experience all the way around! Phenomenal food, great service and a beautiful restaurant. Looking forward to my next visit! Update: well, I will miss my cauliflower Indian dish from before, but... The bali peanut dish is so good!!! Service is still good, atmosphere is still awesome. Highly recommend. Kid-friendliness: They have a kid friendly menu - its decent. My daughter didnt like the grilled cheese and I have to admit its not my fav, but she had the burger this time and liked it.
Chick pea fries were good but only 10pcs served for $15 $1.50 per piece!! Cheeseburger was delicious with great flavour of the mushroom however it was tiny. The chorizo ranchero bowl was also good, however we didn t find anything unique or outstanding about it. Again, portions were small. While the food is decent, we will not be coming back & likely can t recommend this place considering the price and portion sizes!
Amazing vegan restaurant with caution towards food allergies! Delicious food, the pastrami sandwich was incredible
We had just arrived from Ontario. Google healthy restaurants and found Frankie s. It is absolutely the best vegetarian restaurant we have ever eaten at. The flavours in the food, the nutritious value was over the top and every bite was delicious. Staff is very friendly, efficient and by the number of people who were in the restaurant thus is a very well deserved popular place to eat.
Yummy!! Even for meat lovers!!
If I can eat Frankies food everyday, I can be a vegetarian in a heart beat, even my son said that!!! Absolutely amazing food and lemonades!!! We are from the foodie land, Toronto, and I havent had such yummy vegetarian dishes before. I was looking forward to coming here everytime!! Vegetarian options: Wonderful options and their menus changes quite often, very talented chef!!!
Great food! I had the Benny Bowl with an egg. Vegan option would be the same but with avocado. I also had the Liquid Sunshine Juice which I very much loved. Everything is fairly pricey, which is understandable, but does mean this will be more of a treat rather than a regular occurrence. Recommend checking it out. Vegetarian options: The menu is fully vegetarian and vegan.
So delicious! Fancy napkins, big ice cubes
Firstly, issue of pricing, which I found to be exorbitant given the quality and portion sizes of the dishes. Despite the high prices, the portions were disappointingly small, and the taste did not meet the standard one would expect. $46 for this! And NO refunds. Don t waste time and money.
I was there with six friends, and when we received the bill, they didn t tell us that the tip was already included. Some of my friends tipped over the tip. The food is great, but they should be more careful about that. Disappointed
Coming here every time I am in Kelowna. Great price and quality. The portions were huge! Was not able to fit in a dessert any more, even I laid eyes on the Tiramisu. See you next time
Absolutely delicious vegan and gluten free food! Dietary restrictions: Safe for celiac Food : 5/5 |
Stumbled upon this place for a short stop in kelowna. Didnt realize it was vegetarian which usually isnt my primary culinary destination. Wow all I can say is the food here is exceptional and the service was just as amazing. Kelsey and Jake were super nice would definitely recommend anytime Im back in Kelowna I will be coming here. Oh and the drinks were pretty tasty too LOL
Had the Benny bowl with avocado mostly potatoes in the dish . Felt 20 dollars was abit much for mostly potatoes.
Regardless of whether youre plant based or not, you will definitely be able to find something for youll love. They have some of the best, most flavorful, dishes and its always a treat when we go to Frankies. Highly recommend giving their sesame fries a try
After our party of 6 paid over $400 for our meal, we were kicked out for staying an extra 10 min conversing after paying out bill.
The food and drinks are delicious!
This photo recently came up in my memories from a previous visit to Frankie s! I miss this on the menu but I love how they always offer new and delicious plant based options! Vegetarian options: Everything is plant based here!
Yum!! Healthy & Very delicious! The food is creative, colorful and leaves you feeling satisfied with a happy Tummy!
Amazing staff and delicious menu.
Soooo yummie! Their truffle popcorn is AMAZING. The Sweet Corn Queso dip and the Broccoli Ceasar Salad are so good I want to come back soon and order them again! Highly recommend this plant based, allergy conscious restaurant! Vegetarian options: Wholly vegan restaurant Dietary restrictions: Allergy conscious with gluten free options for most items
Always excellent
The food was so good Im still thinking about it the next day!! Staff was very friendly and authentic! New favorite restaurant! Food : 5/5
FWSY should be incredibly proud of their food program. You dont miss the meat eating here! Everything was seasoned incredibly. Textures were great. Vibrant, balanced, and well executed. Best meal Ive had in Kelowna since moving here.
We absolutely love this restaurant. Can t go wrong with the chorizo bowl, broccoli, Caesar salad, or any of their daily soups! Oh and sesame fries.
Vegetarian options: All veg menu Food
We had the Bao buns, cheeseburger and pasta feature, everything was above expectations and our waitress Sam was very knowledgeable, informative and professional. I would recommend this place to everyone
Great food. Great service. Everything you go out to dinner for!
Great food and service. Vegetarian options: All vegan dishes Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options
Although Im not the biggest Vegan Fan, I did have a delicious lunch in a nice environment Vegetarian options: Full Vegan menu
An excellent choice for lunch. Enjoyed all the vegan options. Food and service was excellent!
Absolutely excellent food and service!
I have zero bad things to say about thus place! I never leave disappointed and everything I try, even though Im always unsure before I try it, is fricking amazing! I highly recommend the cauliflower wings and the Chorizo Ranchero Bowl
Best vegan or vegetarian restaurant in Kelowna.
Really great food and Kelsey (hope I spelt it right) was amazing.
Spent the evening at FWSY for my birthday! Always delicious food and the service is impeccable!
Location is not great. Perched amongst a couple chain restaurants in the corner of a seedy busy parking lot. Woman in front is rude and hostile. Apparently she makes fun of customers during lectures. Customer service 0/10. You really feel if you say something you ll be mocked by said blonde woman. Bully vibes and childish. Not inclusive at all. Not worth it. Too bad because food was decent :/
Creativity and Innovation friendly service and delicious food. I will be back for more! YaY!
Great vegan food, though some things arent (eggs). Had the chorizo hash. Trendy decor too, would be a great date spot.
Excellent food but over priced for my pocket book
Great food and staff
Broccoli caeser the best there ever was.
Had the lunch special. A great deal. 2 choices & a lemonade for $21!
great food and service
I can not say enough wonderful things about our dining experience. My boyfriend and I are quite new to plant based eating and this restaurant blew our minds. Everything from the drinks right through until dessert was incredible. (We even bought 6 burger patties to take home with us because they were so amazing). We can t wait to come back and try more menu items! Our servers were very attentive, we never had an empty glass or dirty dish on our table for more than a moment and everyone was so friendly. We are SO happy with this restaurant:)
Loved it, so yummy
Exceptional vegan food! Everything I have tried is delicious. My favorites are the grilled avocado bowl and chickpea fries. Brussel sprouts delicious too! 5 STAR food with great service. Thank you Ashley for taking such good care of us!
One of the best vegan places we have tried so far.
We were visiting Kelowna on business and decided to stop here for lunch. Oh my! Was it the best decision ever? The place was busy, so we took seating by the bar, but that only added to the experience. The staff was absolutely amazing!!! That added so much to the experience, that a year later, me and my friend still talk about this lunch we had here. Sadly, I dont recall our servers name and sadly I havent been back in Kelowna for a year. But whenever Ill be in town, you have me as a loyal customer for life. Thank you for amazing vegan options and thank you for training/hiring such an amazing staff. Very seldom you get an experience like that these days. I would give you 10 stars if I could. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Lots of vegan options
Such great food! I went for dinner with family who isn t vegetarian like me and even they absolutely loved it! The actual place itself is average at best and a little too noisy, but the food makes up for it. Staff was very friendly, menu small but reasonably priced. We ll be back!
Casual dining. Fabulous service, excellent food presentation and decadent choices of all things vegan. Vegetarian options: All vegan option but also addition of free range eggs available for vegetarians (non vegans) for those that are tolerant of dairy products. Dietary restrictions: All vegan dishes as well as a large selection of gluten free options Parking: Ample parking right at entry Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry level acces
This was our first time ordering from here. We ordered the Bulgogi mushrooms and the Grilled Avocado Bowl. We ordered take out and I went into the restaurant to pick up. I was greeted by a lovely individual with exceptional customer service skills. The restaurant was clean and aesthetically pleasing. The food was amazing! The Bulgogi mushrooms were delicious, will definitely order that again. The avocado bowl was nice, and light. We will definitely be returning and next time will go for the dine in experience.
The holiday benney bow was great. Beautifully balanced and seasoned. I really like the benny and crumble part of in it. The coffee with Bailey was also interesting to taste. Will come again.
Absolutely loved it. The cauliflower wings are to die for and the cocktails are inspired. Definitely a bit pricey for vegetarian food, but Ill come back again for the wing night.
They made me feel very special on my birthday, and the food was incredible. I cant believe I had parmesan tonight, my mind is blown!
Awesome food and great vibe. We have been here for both lunch and dinner. Recently we had a burger and a carrot lox sandwich.
Great vegan options.
Amazing vegan food! Loved everything we got. Each bite was bursting with flavor!
Second time eating at this spot and it s amazing! Best service. Best vegan food that accommodates gluten free options as well. Love love love the atmosphere too! Keep up the good work!
Very delicious food, and awesome service. We went there for our 23rd anniversary. Very happy!
Visiting Kelowna and my friend took me there. Soo good. Vegetarian restaurant. So cute and comfy . The decor is bright and green lots of plants. The servers were great and helpful. Hope to go bk when I visit in the summer.
went for my birthday dinner and had the best pasta of my life!! get the butternut squash pasta, it was bonkers good! really tasty cocktails too
Delicious food - I will absolutely be back. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Service was a wee bit slow but they were busy and doing an excellent job of keeping everything COVID safe.
I absolutely adore FWSY. I cant recommend it enough. Ive enjoyed everything Ive had but the carrot lox is the standout for me. Check it out!
The best plant based food I have ever had so creative and delicious will definitely be a regular.
We were passing through Kelowna and with a vegetarian spouse I thought Frankies would be a good place to try. With no expectations going there we got blown away by the quality of food we got. Great place and will come everytime we are here
Always a pleasure when we come here. Can recommend the chorizo ranchero bowl and chickpea pasta. Great drinks too!
The best plant based food in the Okanagan hands down! I always gravitate towards the lunch specials so I can try different things. I d definitely recommend making a reservation for dinner and on weekends as it can book up. Pictured is the carrot lox sandwich and feature soup (mushroom soup with dill). Portions are adequate as well and always good service.
Popular place for brunch on the weekend! Definitely left full and satisfied. Great environment and service. Lots of vegan cocktails as well. The lunch special is a great deal wild definitely come back
Excellent quality veggie restaurant. Lots of options and a intriguing bar menu as well. Try the mushroom dishes, Tempe or sandwiches. All taste great and are not small plates either!
I m new to not eating meat. Wow, wow, wow, excellent!!!!
Loved it so much, the service was so great even though they have to manage so many reservations and drop-ins. I went with the special that i was lucky was specially mentioned but there are so many more good plant based menu items
Excellent for vegans, and is decently priced considering the creativity gone in the meals. The atmosphere is modern and the staff are so kind!
Best place to eat in Kelowna! We all had the lunch special and all the food and lemonades were fantastic. Super friendly service and non gendered bathrooms highly recommend eating here.
One of the best lunches I ve had in a long time and I m not vegan! Everyone should try this place great food, service ans vibe
Always so tasty and fresh! Return customer and was the first place I thought to bring my vegetarian cousin, because I knew I d (love meats) love it just as much. Take the plunge and you ll never turn back!
Just went here for the first time and I am absolutely amazed. The environment here is so happy and uplifting, and the staff are so friendly and cheerful. I love it here, it just feels so comfortable, and it s somewhere where I feel that I can just relax and have no worries. Excellent, excellent work. I can t wait to be back! :)
Absolutely loved my lunch here with family while visiting Kelowna. The blackberry sage margarita was beyond delicious. The chickpea fries that followed were crispy and delicious. Final act was the cauliflower tacos - showstopper!
Have been coming to Frankie s since Chef Brian opening a few years back. As an out of towner who travels to the Okanagan frequently for work, it s always tough finding food that is healthy and nutritious. Without fail, I always come to Frankie s for multiple meals when I m in town. You can t go wrong with anything on the menu - broccoli Caesar, mushroom pate and cauli wings are my go to. Their new menu includes a well balanced pad Thai - if you ever go in the winter; their laksa is unreal! Highly recommend Frankies to anyone coming to Kelowna.
Excellent food. Love the chorizo ranchera bowl ! The cookies are so yummy too- especially the peanut butter ones. Service is always amazing.
We loved the craft lemonades after a walk in the park on a hot day! The food is so flavourful! Try the smoked mushroom pate and the salads- they re exquisite!
Great food, great vibe, excellent service and a sweet dog friendly patio - this place is a 10/10!
Frankies had been highly recommended and as non meat eaters we finally had a chance to try for brunch. Whether you are vegan or not, this place is the bomb. Fresh, inventive, well plated and excellent service. We are fans now!
Beautiful decor a very happy atmosphere. Then theres the lovely and personable staff, paired with the exceptional food. I will absolutely be back !!
Best vegan food ever. Amazing thanks. Food
Amazing and helpful staff! Great vegan and gluten free options suitable for celiacs.
Vegetarian options: Great vegan menu with solid gluten free options. The mushroom pate was delish! Kid-friendliness: Menu could appeal to children
Just perfect
Great food & atmosphere, weve been there twice and will be back again.
Best vegan meal which I had for a long time. Everything was excellent! I ll come back Food : 5/5
I need to stop being so lazy and cross that dang man bridge more. FWSY is literally a five minute walk away for me and everytime I go there I get sad about how much time I miss with that space. The atmosphere is crisp, bright & welcoming with a great ambience shift into evening. Manager Sarah was an ABSOLUTE delight, such a warm presence as soon as you walk in. Mike & Ava also made the experience outstanding. Felt like I was dinning with friends ( who desire to formally host in the best of ways ). Every dish is a banger, my very picky comfort food loving hubby went head first into each plate put infront of him. Would recommend even to my worst enemy (as long as they were still polite to the staff) . 10s across the board, Sarah & team - we salute you!
Excellent food and service.
Amazing. Amazing. amazing. The best vegan food I ve ever had. Meat lover but vegan tasted like meat. So flavourful couldn t stop talking about how we will miss this spot!
Absolutely phenomenal food! The combination of flavors were out of this world! Highly recommend.
Hard to locate but yummy dishes. We liked the dishes which are not trying to mimic standard fare without meat. The space is clean and airy.
Delicious vegan eats in Kelowna. The cool beans coffee cocktail is amazing! Vegetarian options: Great vegan and Gluten free options!
Amazing vegan food and great service! Very inventive in their interpretations of some classic dishes along with some very original dishes. They left us thinking about how they could have been created vegan! We went with 4 adults and 2 kids under 6 and the service was very kind and welcoming to our kids and everyone. Although having a kids menu and things for them, I wouldnt exactly call it kid friendly. The atmosphere of the place feels like a cafe, with plywood benches, and a boho chic aesthetic, but felt oddly juxtaposed with $20-$30 plates. Overall, it was a great dinner and amazing food and service. Id definitely recommend the experience.
FWSY is on another level in every way possible, the best food in Kelowna hands down Kid-friendliness: Costs less to take my kids here for real food than it would to take them to a chain restaurant or fast food, and it s the only place they finish everything they order
Excellent food and great customer service. We tried the pad Thai, queso dip, chickpea salad, cauliflower tacos and the popcorn. Everything was stellar! Will definitely visit again.
Love the vibe and idea of this place. Food and service took a while but was great when it arrived until I found a huge fly mixed into the salad :( Was offered a cookie but can t eat chocolate so declined. I ll probably give it another shot in the future because it was great before the fly was uncovered but quickly lost my appetite after that. Meal was $40 after tax and tip so not the cheapest but would have been worth it if not for the bugs.
What a gem! Its a vegetarian/vegan restaurant serving a tasty and beautifully presented array of food. I had the lentil soup with a slice of sourdough and the vegan chipotle bowl and it was Alla amazing! Definitely will be back to try more of the tempting meals. Also, Im neither vegetarian nor vegan but I loved the food!
Love all the food there and absolutely love that it is all vegan.
Four of us dined in, two vegetarians, two not. It was an awesome dinner for all. The restaurant had a very modern vibe, food was delicious, and very creative and artistically presented. We will be back. Food
I m not vegetarian but my wife is so we agreed to try this restaurant out. The food was absolutely amazing, particularly the Mushroom pâté. The staff and the ambiance in the restaurant just made the entire meal so perfect. If you get an opportunity, do yourself a favour and pay FWSY a visit, you won t regret it.
Food is great, vibe is nice however service was not good! We were visiting from out of town and it our second time here because we enjoyed it the first time! Very disappointing. The server misunderstood our order, my husband had to wait for his meal that he ended up having to take to go because his meal never came. Rude white lady with braces racist vibes!
Weve eaten at Frankies a number of times, and each time its delicious, the service impeccable, and the menu interesting and varied. Cant wait to go back.
Best menu selection & experience in a long time, take your omnivore parents they will Love it!
Chef Owner Brian is a sorcerer of umami dark secrecy. Standouts were the Frankie burger and crunchy mushroom sushi roll.
A delightful place to eat, even if you are not vegetarian. Some of my vegetarian friends introduced me to Franks We Salute You, and I have been back several times, and I am not a vegetarian. The food and atmosphere are both top notch. Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free and there are plenty of gluten free options, as well as dairy free as well. Parking: Plenty of free parking even in peak dining hours.
SO GOOD!! Stopped in on the way through town and was amazed. I had the burger with awesome sauce and it really was awesome sauce!!! We also had the chickpea fries which defies logic how it was so good. The service was great. We ended up needing to leave minutes after eating which our server accommodated without issues. This is our new lunch place when were in town. Vegetarian options: All vegan all the time!!!
A lovely spot serving a classic veg menu with creative twists. Delicious food and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the mushroom appi. The tacos were tasty and the portion was a good sized, but they were a little challenging to eat because they were so full. May have been better with three tortillas. Overall, highly recommend.
I ordered the grilled avocado bowl for take out. The food was tasty and the service was great. But was it worth nearly $30 after tax and tip? I m afraid not. I would not have minded so much had the portion size not been so small! The dish was a brown rice base. I don t think a little more brown rice and sesame sauce would eat too much into your margins! But it would go a long way into making me feel as though I got full, satisfying meal. Anyway from the rave reviews I can see my opinion is in the minority. For those that can afford to eat here, enjoy!
No, this aint your plain vanilla vegetarian joint. This is a real destination for foodies, carnivores and vegetarians alike. The rumors are true about the cheeseburger. Mine tasted like charbroiled meat, with the same texture and flavor, and a hint of mushroom. The skinny sesame fries were so flavorful and it matched perfectly with the house made catch-up. The service was great and the atmosphere intimate. Great date spot. Would definitely come again when Im in Kelowna.
We were there last week, made a reservation for 11:30 as we were working around my granddaughters nap. We were seated immediately and given water. We did not seem to have a waitress. Finally after 20 min one of the girls was walking by and did a turn back to us and took our order. Then at 12 noon we all of the sudden had a waitress. It took 45 min after we were seated before we received food. My mushroom burger and the queso appy were good but my husbands cauliflower tacos were undercooked and lacked flavour and my daughters Moroccan wrap was just a few chickpeas and mostly greens. Over not a good experience. However when we finally did get a waitress she was lovely.
Food was great but front of house was arrogant, condescending and privileged. From other negative reviews, you can see the responses from the restaurant - self righteous and zero efforts to improve the horrendous customer service. I mean who rights responses like that in the restaurant industry. Save yourself the negative experience and go to the taco bell next door. Two stars because the food was good.
Great choice on the menu for any vegeterian/vegan. Great size for the price as well and great ambiance!
Hands down vest vegan restaurant we have eaten at. We need one in Victoria. Food
You NEED to eat here! The food here is fantastic! Recommend the chickpea fries, the mushroom burger, the apple waffle pancakes. One of our party had the farmers market tacos and said they were missing that fresh Lime sauce taste, but everything else was amazing. A couple at the table had an issue with their food and the managers were quick to correct the issue. I was expecting this place to be a more fast food style place, but was surprised by the nice bright atmosphere in a sit down restaurant. Absolutely will eat here again. Vegetarian options: This is a vegan restaurant. But absolutely anyone should eat here.
Awesome Delicious Amazing
The food was really declivous, the spin on more common dishes was well received by my family. Pretty convenient location, our google maps found it with no issue. Thanks for a nice dinner out!
Sometimes service can be slow but the food is always spot on. The most creative vegan meals in Kelowna. Vegetarian options: Believe you can only get eggs at brunch, otherwise everything I am pretty sure is vegan
What a find!...plant based food (cruelty free), creative menu, reasonably priced, plate licking good! A bit crowded and noisy, benches are hard (pillows helped) for my aging derriere. Nice uptempo atmosphere tho. Vegetarian options: Nice variety. Wow, could the lunch hour special be extended to about 4:30?
The BEST burgers omg
Love this place! Everything on the menu from their drinks, all the way through to dessert is so thoughtfully prepared. Will be going back again and again
Best food in Kelowna!
Is this normal??? I phoned FWSY to make a dinner reservation on a Tuesday. I was asked for my credit card number. When I said not until I pay for our dinner he said we take your credit card number in case you dont show up, we charge a no-show fee. No way! FWSY this is unacceptable, so I wont be bringing my business to your restaurant.
Refused to serve me food did because I did not have my EpiPen. Dietary restrictions: Refused to serve me. Should not be up to the restaurant to decide my own risk tolerance. I know my allergies better than you do. Food : 1/5 |
Always a great experience at Frankies. The food is always fresh with seasonally inspired options. The lunch specials are a go to. Soups are also a staple as well as the house made lemonades. Service is authentic, just generally a beautiful place to enjoy some plant based magic. Highly recommend booking ahead for lunch and dinner.
I come every time I have something to celebrate. Yesterday it was for my birthday and it was fabulous. Its not just a vegan restaurant where they reproduce omni meals, there is a real research and passion for food that you can taste with every bite. The service is always perfect, full of attention. Vegetarian options: All vegan
They change their menu on a regular basis which is nice. We can reserve on line, very useful for me not being from BC, so we I flight to Kelowna, I always make sure to book in advance a table to this fantastic restaurant. I am not vegan but you dont need to, to love this place.
After moving to Kelowna from Vancouver, I found it hard to go out to eat at local restaurants as there isn t a very big veg/vegan scene here. I m THRILLED that we discovered FWSY because it can truly compete with some of my favourite Vancouver restaurants!. The restaurant itself has a great vibe, and every single staff member we interacted with was lovely. We tried a few of their hand crafted beverages and they were all delicious (I personally recommend the raspberry lemonade!). We tried the bao buns for an appetizer and we each had a different main and there wasn t one dish that wasn t absolutely divine. Our friend who was visiting from Vancouver (who is a meat eater) was with us and he was also blown away by the food and the overall experience. This is a great addition to Kelowna and we can t wait to come back and try some more delicious items on the menu.
Best food ever!!!
Serious tasty food here. The veggie burger was full of flavour on a soft delicious bun. Side Caesar with broccoli and crispy chickpeas will be on repeat at home if I can figure out the dressing. Very nice people greet, seat and serve you. I want to go back and eat my way through the menu. Lemonades are great and the selection of very local wine, beer and cider noteworthy. Vegetarian options: Completely vegetarian
I love this place. I have only been twice, but both times my meal was outstanding. I cant wait to try everything on their menu.
Best restaurant in kelowna. Food is second to none. Service is good. Restaurant is clean. They pay attention to all the small details.
THE place to showcase how good vegan food can be in Kelowna. I recommend the smoky mushroom paté for appetizers, its a must try.
This restaurant is a hidden gem. I am super impressed with this place. Not only do they take a creative approach to vegetarian and vegan food, they execute it very well and the results are delicious. I cannot wait to try everything on the menu! Dietary restrictions: I love that there are GF, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Lovely staff, delicious healthy food! Can t say enough about the popcorn !
I am so thankful for you and not having to worry about dairy or gluten allergies on your menu. There are many options and they are all delicious! Even the foods that may not seem like good combinations or flavour profiles, they are fantastic! You can trust their food menu for allergies and walk away with a positive and tasty experience.
My favourite place to visit in Kelowna! If you are looking for a good Vegan place in town this is the place to be. Their lunch hours special is also great! Dietary restrictions: It is a vegan restaurant!
Im not vegan and the food was delicious! I was pleasantly surprised that plant based food could be so tasty. We had the cheeseburger, ramen, chorizo and bolognese with chickpea fries and chips with queso appetizers. Recommend all of it!! The service and staff were lovely and friendly.
Fabulous experience all around. The Food was very nuanced and creative, which can be hard for Vegan food, was super yummy
We love a vegan restaurant! We love a vegan restaurant that a non-vegan wouldn t complain about eating at, and this is one of those places. Cute inside, excellent food, friendly staff. Accommodating to little ones with a kids menu and colouring page. We will be going back whenever we visit Kelowna.
Been coming since they opened. Over 30x plus brought clients and team members. Ordered a new dish. Was a clump of sticky rice, tiny caggabe. Then when I said it was bad. They came back and Shamed the customer by saying we have a 11.000 salad we could give you. That
Husband: Do you want to go to Frankie We Salute You??? Me: Yeeeeeeeeeeessss please Amazing service. Our food was ready shortly after we ordered. The waiters were very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. The food was absolutely amazing I ordered the chickpea fries for Appetizer and they were to so crunchy and yummy I could eat 10of them. For lunch I had the Carrot sandwich with side salad an strawberry mint lemonade and Oh My God I could eat this sandwich every day and still love it. So healthy, fresh and light and yet it was so filling. My experience was so good that I m actually going there tomorrow again for brunch. I really recommend trying this restaurant you will be impressed
Excellent food ..everything we order was yummy and the Chocolate Truffels Went back in Nov22 and the food was even better. We had the Avocado bowl and the roasted veg bowl. Best meal EVER
Our favorite restaurant in Kelowna. The staff has never given us anything other than exceptional service. Their menu is ever-changing, home-made, and exceptional. The vibe is great for anything from a business lunch, to a romantic date night. Highly recommend, and will continue to frequent. Vegetarian options: Whole menu is Vegetarian
Wow we were given such a wonderful experience here. The food and the drinks are absolutely amazing. Thank you Sarah and Mike for making our night an absolute success! I will most definitely be coming back. Ps. I highly recommend the brussels sprouts. Absolutely divine.
Always 100/10 everytime I come here :) in every regard. Food is to die for.
This restaurant is hands down, the best restaurant Ive ever visited. The food is phenomenal. The menu is super original and creative, with items changing seasonally and specials that are always a wonderful surprise. The quality of the food, consistency of the serving size and presentation, and absolutely mouthwatering ingenuity never go unnoticed. The appetizers are exciting, the mains are satiating and the desserts are irresistible. Frankies never leaves you unsatisfied. The prices arent cheap but they are totally reasonable and justified. The drinks are also unreal, with new cocktail menus and specials often to keep you always trying something new and delicious. I literally cannot praise this restaurant enough, it is perfection. The atmosphere and decor make you feel as if youre in a friends dining room, but a friend who really likes luxuries and cleanliness without feeling posh and entitled. The service is always amazing. The servers make you feel super welcome and at ease, with food and drinks coming out very efficiently considering how busy the restaurant is all the time. As someone whos worked in food service for many years, including managing kitchens, Frankies is impressive in every aspect of their operations. They are professional, welcoming, incredibly addictive and genuinely happy to give you a great experience. Keep doing everything youre doing, this is an exceptional restaurant. Vegetarian options: Unreal vegan food.
Jeff at the bar was awesome!