Virtuous Pie

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Virtuous Pie
IndustryFood and beverage
Founded2015 (2015)
HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
Areas served
Vancouver, Cologne
Key people
Matthew Blandy
Number of employees
10
WebsiteOfficial website

Virtuous Pie is a pizza chain based in Vancouver, Canada. The business has operated in Portland, Oregon,[1] Victoria, British Columbia,[2] and Cologne, Germany.[3]

Description

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Exterior of the restaurant in Portland, Oregon, 2025

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.[4][5] Ice cream, made from a coconut and/or cashew base,[6][7] is available as a sandwich, scoop, sundae, or waffle cone, or as affogato. The drink menu includes beers, ciders, cold brew, kombucha, and wines.[8]

The 1,700 square feet (160 m2) restaurant in Portland seats 38.[9] The space has a coffee bar.[10]

History

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The business was established in 2015.[11] A second location opened in on Division Street in southeast Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood, in 2017.[8] The menu was expanded in 2018.[12]

Reception

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Virtuous Pie was named Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant of the Year by Eater Portland in 2017.[13] Waz Wu included the pizzeria in the website's 2021 overview of "Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland".[14] Alex Frane included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2020 list of "The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland".[15] Vancouver Magazine included Virtuous Pie in a 2021 list of the city's best vegetarian restaurants.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Andrea Damewood. "Virtuous Pie: Fake (Cheese) News". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Plant-based pizza restaurant to open its doors in Victoria this December". Victoria News. November 20, 2019. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Wright, Daryn (June 15, 2022). "Virtuous Pie is bringing its plant-based eats to Cologne, Germany". Daily Hive. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  4. ^ "Virtuous Pie spices up vegan pizza with kimchi, jackfruit". CBC News. November 27, 2016. Archived from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "Restaurant review: 'Virtuous' vegan pizzas hit the mark on Main Street". vancouversun. Archived from the original on August 5, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  6. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (September 1, 2017). "7 Chilling Dishes to Beat the Heat This Weekend". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Wu, Waz (July 11, 2018). "This Summer's Top Spots for Dairy-Free Frozen Treats". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on July 10, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Bamman, Mattie John (June 5, 2017). "Plant-Based Pizza and Ice Cream Spot Virtuous Pie Opens Saturday". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  9. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (June 7, 2017). "Tour Virtuous Pie's Sleek Cafe and Restaurant on SE Division". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on August 26, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "Virtuous Pie". The Southeast Examiner. Archived from the original on November 5, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  11. ^ DeVona, Michelle (April 17, 2018). "In a Town Full of Vegan Food, How Does Virtuous Pie Stand Out?". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  12. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (September 25, 2018). "Oregon Wins Big at the Great American Beer Festival". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on September 26, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  13. ^ Bamman, Mattie John (December 5, 2017). "Portland's Eater Awards Winners 2017". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  14. ^ Wu, Waz (October 17, 2018). "Where to Find Knockout Vegan Pizza in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  15. ^ "The Absolute Best Pizza in Portland". Thrillist. October 13, 2020. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  16. ^ Mckenzie, Kevin Hinton & Ryan (November 17, 2021). "Vancouver Magazine". Vancouver Magazine. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
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