Lately I have been spending more time in Moncton, and am always looking for a new spot to eat at. My Moncton friends always rave about how good the food at Calactus vegetarian restaurant is, so I decided to give it a try. This restaurant is by far one of Monctons healthiest, the service was great and my meal was delicious!

The atmosphere inside the restaurant was inviting with a  natural theme, using lots of wooden tables, fake trees and art work. The healthy menu selection was impressive and included only vegetarian options. The menu pointed out that lactose and gluten free dishes were available by special request. Most dishes were served with organic corn chips and tabouli salad. Everything looked so healthy and delicious I found it hard to decide what to order and decided to start with a coffee.

I love drinking coffee, and I must admit that I really enjoyed the bitter strong taste of the house blend at Calactus. It almost tasted like an espresso! I decided to order an Indian dish which consisted of brown basmati rice, green peas, and a curry chickpea sauce. On the side was chapatti bread with a yogurt sauce. The serving size was very large, and I couldn’t even finish the meal.  It was delicious, and a taste experience I hope to someday recreate within my own kitchen.

Kathleen decided to order a Caesar salad. Being a vegetarian restaurant, Calactus skips the bacon and tops each salad with fresh alfalfa sprouts. What a healthy twist for a, “classic high fat” salad. She also tried my dish and really enjoyed the curry experience. Beans, especially when mixed with a curry sauce, seem to always satisfy my appetite.

IIf you’re traveling to Moncton and want to eat healthy- I would highly recommend Calactus! If you’re a blog reader in Moncton can you suggest another restaurant I should review next time I’m in town? Post your comment below or email Rachelle Wood at positivechange@rachellewood.ca .