This Montreal mainstay (with a second location in Westmount and a third in a Mile End office building) has been serving up vegan fare longer than most other places in town, and the three veg, seed, and soy protein-packed bowls on offer are highlights of its fun and fresh menu. Served on brown rice with tofu or tempeh, the Thai, dragon and Buddha bowls are so popular that the sauces used in each are available for do-it-yourself bowl-lovers at grocery stores throughout the city (as well as at the boutiques located inside both restaurant locations).

This tiny, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it spot on St-Laurent is part-café, part-yoga studio. Food-wise, Belém is focused almost exclusively on its bowls — a wise decision given their deliciousness. Belém offers both cold, smoothie-style bowls and hot oat bowls, all of which feature protein- and fibre-heavy vegan ingredients like fruits and veggies (including açaí), nuts and seeds.

With its millennial pink walls, hanging plants and quirky menu items (like the oft-Instagrammed taiyaki ice cream served in fish-shaped cones), Oahu surf culture-inspired snack bar Kamehameha is as much about aesthetics as it is about the food — but the food is still pretty good. There’s no need to choose between sweet and savoury at this Plateau spot, as they offer both poke and açaí bowls.

While freshly squeezed juices are the centrepiece at Just Pressed, this downtown juice ba also does a mean açai bowl, full of fresh fruit, granola, seeds, almond butter and maple syrup.

This mini-chain of Southern Californian-inspired restos (with four locations in the city) offers fish and tofu poke bowls alongside other summery menu items like tacos and avo toast, and the beachy vibes are evident throughout Venice’s bright, airy spaces. If you’re looking for something that packs a bit more punch, they also do hearty “power” bowls inspired by Indian, pan-Asian, Mediterranean, and Mexican flavours.

This casual, no frills sushi joint isn’t particularly well known among Montreal’s sushi aficionados, but for those in the know, I Sushi’s salmon poke bowls are a fan favourite. The downtown location and fast turnover time make it ideal for a quick lunchtime bite (or an easy grab-and-go meal).

This sushi resto is known for its rolls, but Ryu’s lunchtime menu also offers some of the best poke bowls in the city, with one tuna, one veggie, and two salmon options. With three locations in Montreal (not counting airport options) and one in Laval, it’s quite an accessible poke fix.

As the name suggests, this Décarie eatery specializes in poke bowls, with “sushi burritos” available using the same ingredients. Each option involves a combination of protein, veggies and sauce, and the simple menu makes for a solid lunchtime treat.

Known for colourful, creative salads, this local chain is a natural adoptee of the grain bowl trend, with five filling options available for those who prefer their greens with a substantial helping of carbs. With seven locations throughout Montreal, Mandy’s is a reliable but busy midday takeaway spot.

Bringing poke to the residents of Verdun, Honi Honi offers a range of bowls and allows the option for patrons to build their own bowls from the list of proteins, veggies, garnishes, and sauces. Yet another Hawaiian-inspired spot, Honi Honi is a cute, casual joint that’s further away from the bustle of downtown than most bowl vendors.