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| - Let's preface this review by saying that I've been to the de la Montagne LOV a handful of times since it opened earlier this summer and I absolutely adore it. I was in the Old Port with relatives yesterday and figured it was about time I try the original location.
I have to admit, after having consecutive excellent experiences on de la Montagne, I had high hopes for the McGill location and, I have to say, I was slightly let down. The service was only OK and the presentation seemed to be off.
My "Big LOV" burger was brought out much later than the rest of my party's food. The bun was soggy and the contents were lopsided and falling out. The flavour was there, I will give them that, but the presentation and soggy bun were a big disappointment. Maybe they were having an off night? Either way, a $13 burger (with no sides) should not be soggy and falling apart!
Now that the negative is out of the way, here's why you still absolutely have to try LOV (maybe just skip the "Big LOV" burger). I've brought a handful of omnivore friends here and they've all been amazed by how delicious their plates are. Not to mention the cheesecake! Seriously. It doesn't matter how full we are from dinner, I always order a cheesecake for the table to share just to show them how delicious cashews can be! If I didn't tell them upfront that it's vegan, they would have no idea. It's really that good.
I really love LOV -- you'll find me there often. As a strict vegetarian with a handful of food intolerances, it's rare to find a place that is accommodating *and* truly delicious. Plant-based restaurants are far too often dismissed as flavourless hippie joints and LOV is proof that vegan doesn't have to be bland or cookie cutter. Thank you, Stéphanie Audet!
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