Virtuous Pie

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Virtuous Pie
IndustryFood and beverage
Founded2015 (2015)
Headquarters Vancouver, Canada
Areas served
Vancouver, Portland, Toronto, Victoria
OwnersJim Vesal
Lia Loukas
Website Official website

Virtuous Pie is a pizza chain based in Vancouver, Canada. The business has locations in Portland, Oregon, [1] Toronto, and Victoria, British Columbia. [2]

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Description

Virtuous Pie is a vegan-friendly pizzeria with multiple locations. The Kim Jack has kimchi and jackfruit. Inspired by the Netflix series Stranger Things , the Stranger Wings has buffalo cauliflower with a blue cheese sauce. [3] [4] Ice cream, made from a coconut and/or cashew base, [5] [6] is available as a sandwich, scoop, sundae, or waffle cone, or as affogato. The drink menu includes beers, ciders, cold brew, kombucha, and wines. [7]

The 1,700 square feet (160 m2) restaurant in Portland seats 38. [8] The space has a coffee bar. [9]

History

The business was established in 2015. Jim Vesal and Lia Loukas are co-owners; Vesal also serves as executive chef. [10] A second location opened in on Division Street in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, in 2017. [7] The menu was expanded in 2018. [11]

Reception

Virtuous Pie was named Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year by Eater Portland in 2017. [12] Waz Wu included the pizzeria in the website's 2021 overview of "Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland". [13] Alex Frane included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2020 list of "The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland". [14] Vancouver Magazine included Virtuous Pie in a 2021 list of the city's best vegetarian restaurants. [15]

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