11 Yummy Food and Drinks You Have to Check Out at meowfest
Getting around, seeing all the purr-sentations, and taking pictures can definitely be a tiring experience.
If you’ve never attended meowfest before, expect to get a little hangry in the middle of it! Luckily, theres a huge variety of food and drink options for everyone, available at any time throughout meowfest to satisfy your cravings. Here are some of the highlights of this years star vendors.
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Purrfect Foods
image via Richmond News / Elizabeth Douglas
image via CultivATE website
CultivATE by ElevATE Society
CultivATE is a food truck, and inaugural project from ElevATE Society.
ElevATE Society is a groundbreaking, and all natural and equal opportunity food collective focused on providing high quality, good tasting natural food, for everyone. The CultivATE food truck has an amazing selection of locally sourced options made entirely from scratch.
Whether its a Grilled Chicken Fiesta Salad, or some delicious 7 grain Tempeh Tacos, CultivATE has incredible food, no matter your diet!
Not only is the food tasty, but all profits of the day will be donated to meowfest to help out local charities, and pet organizations!
Check out the CultivATE Food Truck on August 20th, or learn more on their site
2. Super Thai Grill
If you’re looking for a real deal street food option, look no further than Super Thai Grill.
Super Thai Grill is one of the foremost Food Trucks bringing authentic Thai food to the Vancouver Streetfood scene!
As a member of the Streetfood Vancouver Society, Super Thai has guaranteed phenomenal food that is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of cat lovers attending meowfest this year.
From their curry and lentils, to their classic Pad Thai, you’ll be able to satisfy those hunger cravings with the tastiest of meals!
Come try out Super Thai Grill on August 20th, or learn more on their INSTAGRAM
image via Super Thai Grill Instagram
3. Chickpea Vegan
If you’re looking for something a bit more classic comfort food, Chickpea is the food truck for you!
From Pitas, to Salads, Rice Bowls to Hummus Plates, Chickpea has a choose-your-own adventure style take on designing your food.
Chickpea is a Vancouver native food venture, started in 2016 with a food truck, expanding to a restaurant, multiple food trucks and even has their own craft kefir brew! Chickpea’s foremost goal is to deliver awesome food, but to remain environmentally aware, and use properly sourced vegan ingredients prepare with love!
Whether you want a gluten-free option like Chickebab, or a Vegan Shakshuka with hand-made sausage, you’ll have nearly limited choices for customization, to match exactly what you’re craving at meowfest!
Get Your Custom Plate or Bowl at meowfest on August 20th, or Learn More about Chickpea
4. Vegan Softserve by Catfe
If the late summer heat of meowfest has you sweating, then you’re probably going to be craving some ice cream.
Luckily, Catfe has got you covered. Catfe, Vancouver’s premier cat cafe, is going to be hosting a fully vegan softserve booth.
While normally Catfe is known for their meow-chiattos, and paw-tte’s, this ice cream booth is the perfect opportunity to try out their paw-foggato– that's espresso AND ice cream. Talk about a refreshing pick-me-up.
Our favorite part is that the ice cream is one-hundred percent plant/dairy-alternative based, and as tasty as can be. The ice cream is all freshly made, with a small selection of flavours available the day of. If you’re itching to try out this tasty ice cream beforehand, make sure you book an appointment at Vancouver’s premier cat cafe, and ask for a tasty scoop.
Satisfy Your Ice Cream Craving at meowfest on August 20th, or Learn More About Catfe on their official site
image via Catfe Official Website
image via Yelp
5. YVR Cookie
The only thing better than regular cookies, are gourmet cookies.
YVR is a Canadian gourmet cookie company, specializing in mouth-wateringly rich stuffed cookies.
While their Salted Chocolate Chunk is one of their most popular, we’re a huge fan of their meow-tcha flavored cookie, the “Matcha Lava Cake.” YVR cookies are ideal for any cat lovers with a sweet tooth, looking to snack on one of the best cookies you’ll ever have.
If you decide they’re just what you’re looking for, make sure to check out their website to order cookies of your choice from YVR, and have them shipped directly to your door.
Get your YVR Gourmet Cookie at meowfest on August 20th, or Learn More on their official site
Ameowzing Drinks
6. NUDE Sodas
A refreshing and great-tasting alcoholic beverage, NUDE Soda’s are going to be making a splash at meowfest this year!
For our adult beverage drinkers, NUDE Vodka Soda is a cocktail in a can, made with less sugar than the typical Vodka Soda drink. NUDE also offers Gin Soda’s, Tequila Soda’s, and Alcoholic Iced Tea’s, all only 100 calories with no carbs!
Check out NUDE at meowfest, or learn more on their website
image via VinVan website
image via VinVan website
8. Culture Craft Kombucha
If adult beverages aren’t your thing, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Culture Craft Kombucha is a locally brewed Craft Kombucha with a catalogue of delicious flavours.
Culture Craft Kombucha is a labour of love from seasoned chef and food entrepreneur Dan Larsen; made as a natural alternative drink to sodas, and other beverages, while also promoting digestive health, without compromising on taste.
Raspberry Rose, Peach Basil and Strawberry Rhubarb are just a few of the options you can choose from to satisfy your thirst.
All ingredients for these delectable Kombuchas come right from farmers, and suppliers around BC, making sure that every bottle is as fresh, and delicious as can be.
Come Get a tasty Culture Craft Kombucha at meowfest on August 20th, or learn more on their website
image via Container Brewing website
image by meowfest
10. Whisk Matcha (BBT)
Attention latte lovers– you won’t want to miss this amazing hand-made matcha truck.
Whisk Matcha is prepared with a variety of cat themed specialty drinks made just for meowfest!
Whisk Matcha is a Vancouver staple, with competition level, award winning matcha sure to make anyone say me-WOW! Whisk Matcha’s tea is sourced directly from small, artisanal farms from Japan. Not only do they source their matcha from an all natural tencha farm, Whisk Matcha even formulated their own all natural, organic fertilizers to provide the pesticidal effect needed, without harming the environment or local ecosystems.
Whisk Matcha hand makes all of their matcha teas, and lattes right in front of you, so you know its as fresh as it can get. Make sure you try a cup if you’re heading to meowfest– you won’t be disappurr-nted!
Come taste the award-winning Whisk Matcha at meowfest on August 20th, or check out their website
image via Coffee Bike official site
image via Coffee Bike official site
image by meowfest
7. Vinvan Wine
Now food trucks and booze trucks are great, but what about wine trucks!
That’s right, Vinvan, Vancouver’s famous Wine Van is going to be making an appearance at meowfest!
Made from freshly stomped grapes, aged and developed with a highly particular, yet eco-friendly fermentation that results in a variety of dry, delicious or crisp wines, for any palette.
Ask about tasting notes, and pairing choices for each wine you get, and learn all about the wine making process from the Vin Van professionals. Whether its a rosato, a grenache, or a Pinot Blanc, Vin Van has a whole host of eclectic, yet tasteful wine options.
Come check out Vin Van on August 20th, or learn more on their SITE
image via Culture Craft Kombucha website
image via Culture Craft Kombucha website
9. Container Brewing
Pale ales, Lagers, IPAs and more!
Container Brewing is a craft brewery beer vendor that has just about anything for your tastes!
Container Brewing is a Canadian Craft Brewery right in Vancouver, specializing in speciality beers from across the spectrum. With a variety of fruity flavours, and naturally Canadian grown hops, this beer company is a must try for any person who enjoys an adult beverage!
Container Brewing is an inclusive, and eco-friendly brewery focused on providing great unique beer, at affordable prices. Opening their doors in 2019, Container Brewing has a unique take on adult beverages, opting for a sit-in lounge in their brewery, rather than a traditional bar. Even if you’re not a fan of beers, Container Brewing has a variety of interesting and tasty recipes that are sure to impress!
Check out their variety of beers on tap at meowfest on August 20th, or learn more on their website
image via Whisk Matcha website
image via Whisk Matcha website
11. Coffee Bike
Beep beep! Make way for the world renowned mobile cafe: Vancouver’s own Coffee Bike!
If you’re looking for a hit of caffeine to get you through your hours of kitty content, make sure you grab an americano, cortado, or whatever your preferred drink is from the Coffee Bike!
Originally started as a mobile, food-truck style coffee experience, the Coffee Bike has grown exponentially in the last few years, adding multiple different locations, bikes, and catering to their amazing repertoire of coffee options!
Coffee’s not the only thing they’re great at; try their flaky and warm fresh pastries with your favourite coffee drink. If you’re trying to snag that perfect cafe style snack, do it right in the walls of meowfest!