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Camros Organic Eatery
Categories: Restaurants Gluten-Free Restaurants Vegetarian Restaurants Persian/Iranian Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Persian/Iranian [Edit]
25 Hayden StToronto, ON M4Y 2P2
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
(416) 960-0723
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
31 reviews for Camros Organic Eatery
Review Highlights
"A delicious, golden rice ball that smells of turmeric and..."
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"Short menu, but lots of variety from week to week."
(in 3 reviews)
"...this time topped with creamy lima bean and zucchini stew."
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31 reviews in English
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Review from Roma M.
12/21/2011
Since I joined Yelp I've been overwhelmed by tempting restaurants and cafes serving... Let's just say, it's been a one-way ticket to delicious hell. So for the odd day in a month that I actually crave something healthy when I'm out, Camros is probably the only place I'd venture back into.
As soon as I entered, it took me back to Portland, in that 'we're-not-a-cult-but-we-own-the-health-game-like- it's-nobody's-business' kinda way. The service is a-MAZING. The Ms. behind the counter walked us through the process and was extremely helpful.
I ordered 2 items plus soup: Cauliflower soup, quinoa and kale salad. It was amazing, though next time I'll skip cauliflower soup for something a little more hearty, as the other dishes looked extremely tempting in comparison. The prices are totally reasonable, especially for the fresh juice and I'd come back here for lunch or dinner, especially when I'm in the area.
Too bad they close (relatively) early.Listed in: Vegetarians, Gluten-Free
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Review from Sara K. P.
Toronto, ON
11/1/2011
With positve reviews that I'd bookmarked from Yelp in mind, on a hungry mission afterwork one day I decided to try well revered Camros Organic Eatery.
Tucked away from the freakshow sketchiness of the Yonge street strip, on Hayden street beside a Green P lot, Camros is a deliciously cozy oasis of heartwarming Persian organic delights.
The set up is cafeteria-like with open seating and a hot food bar with the days special menu items on display. Exotic flavours abound as items with names I can't pronounce exude wonderful aromas that tempt me to want to order EVERYTHING. Thank goodness there is a friendly ambiguously Asian ( I think?) none-the-less very personable fellow that was very helpful and informative , in fact everyone here is so nice with a capital N!
I end up choosing something called the "silly squash" stew with a lentil patty with saffron brown rice for $10.79 which is pricey yes but all the hard work and effort Camros put into serving up 100% GENUINELY organic ( I mean heck they're even bold enough to list all their suppliers to prove organic integrity!) come with a price. Not to mention all their take-out containers and utensils are made by Greenshift so it's 100% biodegradeable.
Camros switches up it's menu offerings from week to week to keep your tastebuds jonesing for more. I've also tried the Gheyme Lentil stew which is savory with a twinge of sweetness from the plums as well as the brown rice Cabbage roll yum!
Camros also offers up a small yet fresh and delicious selection of raw/vegan/ gluten free desserts. The raw mint chocolate "cookie" is ball of finely pulverized almonds with mint tinged fudgy chocolate and is absolutely the BOMB! I am literally willing to give up eating macarons for this guilt free treat as well as the Lime coconut cake which is heavenly to the point that I start hearing harps plucking in the background when I eat it.
According to their website "Camros is a spirited bird from ancient Persian mythology. It gathers seeds of life and brings them to people for nourishment and enjoyment" Maybe all this feel-goodery is psychosomatic but I can't help but feel so awesome everytime I eat here. Have I found the fountain of youth, or have I died and gone to organic vegan/gluten free heaven? Nah I'm just basking in the afterglow of Camros' awesomeness.Listed in: November is my b*tch(kinda)…
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Review from Lea B.
10/8/2011
I chose to visit Camros based on the yelp reviews, and I was not disappointed. The food was tasty, and well priced. The atmosphere was cute, and they had a bulletin board with little love notes pinned up from their loyal customers. While I was there, many Camros fans dropped by, probably on their way home from work, to grab dinner to go.
I loved my food, and felt great after eating a healthy, organic meal!
One note is that some of the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly, while there was one girl dishing up food that may have been having a very bad day. When I asked what the soup was, she didn't speak but just pointed to a board that was totally out of view and acted like I was dumb for not seeing it. We all have our bad days, so whatever, but thought it was weird based on how overly nice everyone else was! -
Review from Jonathan S.
York, ON
3/7/2011 ROTD 7/6/2011
After working in the area for more than a year, I finally decided to try Camros.
Full disclosure: I'm not a vegetarian, a vegan, or an environmentalist. I find Denis Leary hilarious, and think that Charlie Sheen is a misunderstood genius. My social conscience is stunted, and I rooted for McDonalds in "Super Size Me". I double-bag my groceries, and when the coffee-shop cashier gives me the baby-seal eyes when I ask for a second cup for my scalding cup of fair-trade-shade-grown-ecologically-sustainable-fa iry-dusted joe, I ask for a third.
That said, Camros is awesome.
I'm currently in the middle of a week-long experiment in lunchtime veganism, after too many afternoons spent lolling at my desk like Jabba the Hut being choked to death.
Day 1: Random Vegetable soup, with big chunks of carrot, lentils, brown rice that's split from sitting in the broth, and a fistful of cabbage in a pleasing tomato broth. It comes with millet bread, which has a pleasant chew. The soup is great; full of contrasting flavours and textures. I don't even like lentils, and this is good. The bread could use a bit of a toasting, but I'm so pleasantly surprised that I'm cool with it. I'm full until day's end and surprisingly alert and productive, even with a McDonald's free coffee as a chaser. Also, the girl working the counter is really, really cute in a crunchy-granola way. You'd be surprised how often that affects lunchtime decisions.
Day 2: I'm really hungry, so I opt for a plate of brown Persian rice and daal. At about 9 bucks, it's a splurge, but sometimes you want something hot over rice. It doesn't disappoint. Can rice be a highlight? I still don't like lentils, but make an exception for the filling, subtly-spiced mash on my plate. As I get used to my new lunchtime home, I note that they have cayenne pepper (though no hot sauce). It adds welcome zip to the plate. Also, pink salt. I giggle with delight as I apply some to my dish. It's not really necessary, but I'm a sucker for anything pink, in a masculine, performative, heteronormative way. Washed down with a latte from nearby Crema Coffee (I'm still not up for soya milk), it's an expensive lunch, but satisfying, and I can actually stay vertical in my chair afterwards. I'm greeted by the same server. She's still pretty.
Day 3: More Persian rice, this time topped with creamy lima bean and zucchini stew. The stew starts off deliciously creamy, but gets stodgy as it cools. Zucchini is there, but texturally overwhelmed by the beans. It's a more aggressively salted dish. For the first time, I'm full with plenty of food left to go on my plate. They recognize me when I come in and ask what's good. The soup, a puree of cauliflower etc. looks really good. Hopefully they've got more for tomorrow.
Day 4: I'm welcomed warmly by the staff, and for some reason feel the urge to start a commune. They smile a lot here. They're soft-spoken. All of my fellow diners are in really good shape. I get back to the office and check out yoga classes on Yelp. Maybe I'll burn my suits, turn in my laminated ID card and raise goats...oh yeah: lunch. It's a puree of cauliflower on other veg, warmly spiced and slightly chunky. And a rice ball. A delicious, golden rice ball that smells of turmeric and comes stuffed with raisins and walnuts. I want for nothing until dinner, except a good cup of coffee. I am at peace until I return to work, and a meeting where it turns out I was right all along. Namaste, suckers.
Say 5: We return to the Lima bean and zucchini stew, this time unadorned except for a bite or two of the kelp and beet salads (which provide much-needed textural contrast and an acid hit). I see the error of my ways earlier this week, when I went a bit overboard with the pink salt and cayenne. Left on it's own, the dish provides wonderful, subtle flavors. The rice is different; a Persian pilaf that erupts with nuts and dried fruits. Heading into lunch, I entertained the thought of returning to my carnivorous ways. I'm glad that I stayed the course, as I return to the office in a great frame of mind of a Friday afternoon. Besides, I'm having Vietnamese for dinner with friends. With crack-worthy coffee and Vietnamese donuts for dessert (a rare treat that I allow myself, for being good all week long).
I think I'll keep the experiment going next week, at least until the reality of paying $10 a day for glorified beans and rice kicks in. Maybe the price is right for a tasty hot meal that keeps me at my quasi-functional best as daylight bleeds to 5 PM. I can certainly make do with the occasional bit of preachiness, if only because of the cute blonde who may slowly be turning me into a better person, one lunch at a time. -
Review from Michael M.
Toronto, ON
10/5/2011
I appreciate what they're trying to do. I like that it's vegan and that it's organic. But...
I've been there twice now and both times have been underwhelming. I'm okay with paying their high prices for food that tastes good, but theirs doesn't. I'm not sure if I didn't get the right things, but it was pretty tasteless.
The last time I was there I had their soup of the day which was oat/vegetable - interesting combo I thought... It tasted like eating wallpaper paste - absolutely no flavour and very few _tiny_ veggies. The lentils I got were the same, it didn't seem to have any spices or flavours at all. The patty I got (I'm not sure what it was made out of) was pretty delicious, but it was tiny and counted as one item in my three item combo. I think I paid something like $14 without a drink. Pricey for a flavourless meal.
Overall, I couldn't finish the soup and I left most of the lentils. I just ate a bigger dinner than normal. -
Review from Maggie E.
Toronto, ON
7/20/2011
Just gorged on some yummy food from Camros that I ordered online. So delicious. Perfectly marinated Kale salad, saffron brown rice, and flavourful lentil(?) soup.
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Review from Crystal B.
Scarborough, ON
5/11/2011
Looking for a restaurant that offers good vegetarian/vegan options instead of fries or anything loaded with cheese and bell peppers is hard. After reading the reviews on Camros I decided to give it a try.
I stopped in last week to get a two item combo and the guy behind the counter (the staff looked really happy, I felt like I should apply to work there) recommended the green stew plus kale salad with the tahini. I was delighted to see them use those new trendy recycled take out boxes and these awesome wooden sporks. I love the sporks!!
My meal was deliciously hearty and I wasn't able to finish it all at once - the stew was very filling. I felt so satisfied for a few hours and plan to go back and try the rice balls which looked really good.. Also the vegan coconut fig bar I was eyeing..
Overall first impression earned them five stars.
P.s.
Yes, it's a bit pricey but unfortunately what's healthy for you doesn't come in a value meal combo where you can super size it for a buck fifty extra. Once a week or every couple weeks at this place is a good treat for your body. -
Review from Vivek S.
11/19/2010
Popped in here on a chilly evening, lured in by the warm promise of organic eats fogging up their shop windows. Or maybe it was just condensation. At any rate, Camros Organic Eatery is a solid stop for 'healthy' eats that fills you up without leaving you feeling like a disaster.
It's a tiny spot, so I wouldn't bring a crowd. Seems like a great place for lunch or a date with that granola chicklet you picked up in Trinity Bellwoods. There is a sole booth, and an array of 2-tops and a street-facing counter with stools.
You order before sitting, and select from a variety of veggie stews, slaws and salads. I opted for a millet salad, dill coleslaw and the rice ball of legend. It was off the hook. The millet salad was loaded with delicious chickpeas, and mingled nicely with the tahini sauce drizzled on top. The slaw was solid and quite dilly (if you're into that, which I am). I was initially disappointed that I only got one rice ball, but that little guy packs a punch. It's rolled up basmati rice and herbs with a sweet centre. We weren't sure what it was, but it tasted like plum or fig. Truly delicious. At $11 for a three item meal, it's a steal.
I can't wait to come back and try their other options. Apparently they rotate their menu frequently.
Obligatory Title Pun: CAM one, CAM all!
Menu Readability: There was a chalkboard with an Asimov quote in giant letters. 'Nuff said.
Need to mention: They also make fresh juice here.
What this place teaches me about myself: I could easily give up meat if I lived next door to this place.Listed in: Eats on the TO Subway Line, No meat? No problem.
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Review from Grace Y.
10/31/2010
If I was a vegetarian, I would probably give it 4-stars because the food is very good for vegetarian, gluten-free. The reason it gets 3-stars is because I do eat meat, and this place is very expensive considering there's no meat involved.
I got 2 dishes, which ended up costing me $9 with tax. I was still a little hungry afterwards, but I just couldn't handle paying more than $10 for vegetables and chickpeas.
The quinoa salad and chickpea curry with coconut milk I ate were very good. There were a variety of dishes to choose from, and a soup of the day. The soup the day I went, was borscht for the beet lovers out there.
There are a lot of tables and large windows, so there's a lot of light. A nice place to eat with pleasant staff. -
Review from Jennifer M.
Toronto, ON
9/15/2010
Oh the lunch habits of office workers. I try to bring my lunch every day, but considering I have an entire list of (mostly) lunch options within 5 min of my office (see http://www.yelp.ca/lis...) I guess its fair to say that on a fairly regular occasion, I am left choosing a place to grab a quick meal. And with a Yelp sign right on the front door, how can you resist popping in for a bite.
Camros is obviously the healthiest choice in the neighborhood, 100% organic, delicious, hearty and flavorful, with (approximately) 10 items to choose from at a time. I go for a three item combo, splitting one into a dahl/brown rice and then two salads. This combo comes to $12 and small change which may seem expensive, but is still cheaper than Longo's famous $14-on-average salad bar and a vegetarian take out sushi from Asahi just down the street.
Their menu claims that in addition to all of this wonderfulness, they also support sustainable organic agricultural practices.
On top of that they have biodegradable containers and straws as default, unlike Longo's who still uses the non-recyclable plastic ones. (grr) They also don't price by weight, meaning $14 Greek salad and fruit won't happen at the cash. (grr x 2) Additionally, their salads are made fresh with high quality natural ingredients, meaning the Millet salad here tastes like olive oil and lemon, and not strangely chemically (/hate on Longo's)
Any vegetarian used to beans/grains will be full after this much food. Meat eaters may want to load up on the denser offerings like legumes. Really high quality veggie food, good value, friendly service and no additives/chemicals/tremendous waste and the other surprises that come with fast food selections.
They take all methods of payment. -
Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
9/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
I think the food here is the main pro (hearty, varied, flavourful), followed by the service (friendy and helpful). I was in about 45 minutes before close, so I don't think I had as much choice as a lunch crowd might - but the food was still pretty good! The bean stew (midnight stew, I believe it was called?) was outstanding - flavours and textures were perfectly used for a hearty snack. I also tried a lentil pattie (which was sadly a bit dry) and the green and refreshing kale salad (with tahini dressing).
Camros - unlike places such as Kale and Le Commensal - doesn't do their buffet by weight, but by item. This means you can hoof down the heartiest of meals without worrying about getting weighed down by pesky carbs (at the cash register, anyhow!). I think next time when I select 1 or 2 items (1 item = two scoops of a dish) i'll go for the heavier, substantial stuff and leave the salad for elsewhere to get the most out of my money.
For me, the location is a bit out of the way - and the hours are a bit restrictive too. I guess they serve a lot of folks who work in the area, but i'd be inclined to pop in on weekends if I could. If it were slightly more convenient and just a *little* less pricey (still better value than by-weight places, I believe) then you'd get a 4th star out of me. Don't let this dissuade you from trying their flavourful delights!Listed in: Toronto Veg Eats!
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Review from Steph L.
4/26/2010
Not only do you feel great after eating here, but you feel like you've stumbled upon some sort of health secret.
100% organic vegetarian cuisine that actually has flavor!
You just can't get enough. Who would have thought that eating your vegetables could be so much fun!
They rotate the menu weekly to keep things interesting. Lentil/chickpea strews, rice balls, unique salads topped with organic dressings (tahini or zesty lemon). Some of their popular items sell out early! (Eg. Kale salad, how you elude me). Giant flourless cookies, double-layer chocolate brownies..everything is so tasty!
I order the 2 item combo...which you can actually ask for as half-half.
1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 = 4 delicious items! (Except the rice ball which is 1 item)
Biodegradable containers, this place is good for your body and good for the environment!
I can't wait for my next lunch at Camros! -
Review from Kat F.
11/30/2009 3 Check-ins Here
"Feel good during and after eating" - that's Camros Organic Eatery's motto. Think about that for a second.
Right? So many times we gorge ourselves on food only to feel uncomfortably bloated and unwell afterwards. If not immediately, then within a few hours. I'm happy to report that this was not the case at Camros, and the accolades from Yelp, NOW, Eye Weekly and scores of handwritten customer reviews backed up their claims. Even the name "Camros" is purposeful. It's a spirited bird from ancient Persian mythology that gathers seeds of life and brings them to people for nourishment and enjoyment. How quaint.
Everything at Camros is organic, vegetarian, gluten free, sugar and dairy free (WAIT! DON'T STOP READING!). They soak their grains and legumes prior to increase digestability and pair interesting flavours together to create the most interesting combinations.
I ordered the Autumn Soup with a half serving of the lima bean stew and quinoa salad with tzatziki. The soup was hands down my favourite and had the most incredible flavours - I wish I was eating it right this minute. Noodles (brown rice, but who could tell?), carrots, chickpeas, green peas, potatoes, tomatoes, turmeric, cayenne and lots of fresh dill.
Another great thing about Camros is that all the ingredients for specials are listed next to the names so those with allergies, sensitivities or on detoxes can choose accordingly.
I was left stuffed - but not uncomfortably so - for $9 including tax.
One final note - Camros is closed on weekends and is more of a lunch counter/walkup spot. Don't come here on a date or with a group of 20 people.Listed in: No Nonsense Lunch Spots, 100% Vegetarian Eateries In…
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Review from Sonya K.
Toronto, ON
7/13/2011
Indeed - vegetarian food at its best!!
I have been here a few times and have enjoyed the food each time. Everything is so tasty, fresh and healthy, I feel my body thanking me all day.
I always enjoy the kale salad and Rice balls. The staff is always so warm and friendly as well.
This place is quite far from my work and my home, but somehow I try to make it out here as often as I can.
I only wish they were open later in the evening. -
Review from Chantelle K.
7/22/2009 1 photo
Oh my god I am SO jealous of you Toronto! On my first ever visit to this fine city, I wanted to grab a late lunchie after just arriving off the plane. While I've always been strictly into organic and local when I can, I've recently been trying a no meat thang and Camros popped up in my nearby search for salads. The reviews looked great so off I sped.
This place was even better than I could have hoped for. Definitely off the beaten path, but bright, clean and new with handy chalkboards detailing the day's menu plus all the ingredients in every dish. I sneakily listened to how the peeps in front of me were ordering from the buffet (you tell em if you're eating in or out, how many items and then which ones), and then got down to business: I HAD to get the rice balls which are essentially brown rice buns stuffed full of spiced currents and raisins with an onion sauce. I also got the lima bean stew with fresh dill, the millet salad with chickpeas and the already raved about kale salad (which I concur with the accolades and would like double next time). They also offer freshly squeezed lemon juice and a tahini sauce which I also got (duh)
Not to sound dramatic, but this is literally one of the best meals I've had in a long time and really goes to show how supporting local and seasonal produce and, yes this is going to be cheesy, but a little bit of care and love can impact a dish. Even if you aren't a veggie or a vegan, you should definitely hit up Camros for a try. I think it would change your definition of "health food."
In the meantime, Camros, can you come to New York? Please...? -
Review from Victoria M.
Toronto, ON
3/18/2009
I'm absolutely loving Camros...
For everyone whose about healthy living or just want a healthier choice for lunch it's the place to go.
You know what exactly is going in your meal because the ingredients are listed which is nice...they even use organic foods when they have them.
I'd suggest trying the rice ball! Also another bonus is that when you're on the go you can take your healthy meal to go! -
Review from angela k.
Toronto, ON
4/28/2009
Camros is a rare find in the city - 100% vegetarian menu that is healthy, tasty, and nearly 100% organic items (I believe that on the off chance an item is not organic, they will alert you as such but that it's happening quite rarely these days). The food has quite subtle flavours yet still manages to be delicious - two of my favourite items are their kale salad and their rice balls. The staff is friendly and helpful and I feel really good about supporting a family-owned business. When I first started going here, it seemed that one of the owners was almost always there and both of them are incredibly nice and friendly and were happy to answer any questions and make recommendations.
As everyone else has said, it may prove difficult to just stumble upon this place due its location next to a parking garage off Yonge street but it's worth a special trip down Hayden avenue.
Also, HUGE props to Camros for having 100% biodegradable take out containers and cutlery and encouraging people to use plates and real silverware when eatin n the restaurant.
I highly recommend checking it out - I don't think you'll find better healthy take-out anywhere in the city.Listed in: Best Vegetarian in Toronto
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Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
11/27/2008 1 photo
Now THIS is the type of veggie place I'm talkin' about.
Camros, as Jimi so finely pointed out, is definitely not one of those places you'll find on a neighbourly walkabout. It's a subtley located Persian place on Hayden, somewhere between the Biryani House and the Spanish Centre, which is making me think that this street is the answer to all of life's ills, here, now, and forever.
If you're looking for some healthy pre-Varsity Cinema chow, or just great chow in general, it's well worth the wander down the street: the rotating menu at this moment includes Persian rice, covered in almonds and cranberries; ghorme sabzi, a kidney bean and spinach dish; and their warm pumpkin stew, which was certainly the most fantastic, body-invigorating thing I've eaten in the last few months. Also, if you have any of the salads -- the beet-carrot was wonderful, but the crispy, flavourful kale salad is made from kale outta Camros' own garden -- be sure to do as the servers suggest and add both the tahini and lemon dressings on top. What a flavour combo.
Excuse me as I have food orgasm. Yum.Listed in: Toronto: Meals under $10! (And…
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Review from Soukia S.
Toronto, ON
2/3/2010
Eating healthy is good; and it's good for you. The food at Camros is the type of food you try to make yourself; but you overcook your lentils (making it into a soup instead because it's already gone to mush) and most of it might end up tasting like cardboard because you don't know how to season it properly. But their quinoi still looks like quinoi after it's been made into a salad and their seasoning is light and healthy.
Don't mistaken this for a dine-in place. It's an over-the-counter eatery and by six or so at night, most of the food is already gone. Damn you healthy people for eating all the food before six! -
Review from omar k.
Toronto, ON
12/18/2010
the kale salad was good, everything else was bland or poorly done. the butternut squash soup was too salty, and the chickpeas were just *boring* beyond belief.
having prepared very tasty fresh ingredients in a bland and boring manner, i know about screw ups. and given all the positive reviews here, i hope this was just a bad day in the kitchen.
i will say that i got some disappointing news while having lunch, and that may ever so slightly color my review. but even discovering the winning lottery ticket in my pocket while tasting these chickpeas would not have redeemed them, in any way. -
Review from sarah c.
Toronto, ON
2/23/2011
So good! I've never been an organic/super healthy person but I tried Camros one day with a friend who only eats organic and I wopuld go back! I had chickpeas, a salad and a brownie all of which were pretty good.
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Review from meredith k.
12/16/2010
wow!
i'm used to compromising my fastidiously healthy eating habits a bit when i travel, especially when i'm staying in downtown city centers during work travel. i was pleasantly surprised to find this little gem less than two blocks from my company's office in downtown toronto.
you choose individual items here from a food bar, and the choice was difficult because everything looked amazing. i ended up with brown rice, millet salad, green stew and a potato patty w/ fresh tomato sauce.
everything was amazingly fresh, and SO tasty. i especially loved the great use of fresh herbs in the millet salad (parsley) and green stew (dill).
considering that everything is organic, the prices are pretty reasonable, and i found the portion size to be perfect for a satisfying lunch.
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Review from Bijan V.
3/29/2009
I'm not a vegetarian but I must say that I really enjoyed the food they had here. Actually I really liked their salads more than their actual food, which really had next to no Persian influence for as much as I could tell (except the Adasi Polo).
Everything is completely organic, from the drinks to food to snacks (organic hemp bars?) and actually tastes really good. The price isn't too bad either, I was fairly filled up by 3 items, and you can mix it up with a lot of their items (half a serving item so really you can try 6 items!).
Service was really good, they're really nice people working there but I just had to take that one star off since I personally didn't find many Persian influence in "vegetable stew" or beans and chickpeas -
Review from Muriel K.
Toronto, ON
11/4/2010
I find the food inconsistent. Once it was too salty, the next bland and the rice ball dry. There won't be a third time.
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Review from Sarita A.
Toronto, ON
10/15/2010
I'm happy an old colleague told me about this place, or I would never have stumbled on it. It's great for vegetarians and gluten-free (for the most part I believe).
You know what's in your food, it's light, lightly seasoned and very healthy. It is a little expensive for lunch, but again - you know what's in your food.
It's a saviour if your vegetarian or have any allergies. Service is friendly, and it's a quiet retreat if your sitting-in. -
Review from Robin E.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 7/11/2010
So I have been back a couple times for a meal since the first time. I definitely enjoy their food. It tastes great, and it makes you feel great.
If I have a complaint it's that I don't really feel full for long after eating here. Even when I've spent $15 on the four-dish combo, I was still hungry a little over an hour later. I feel that I'd have to top it off with a cookie/brownie/cake of some kind, which would mean spending $20 or more on lunch, and for me eating healthy also means skipping the sweet stuff, so it would defeat the purpose in a way.
Nevertheless, I will continue to come to Camros, because a) I support what they are doing, b) the food IS good, and c) it's the only real food in the yonge-bloor area (since Simply Zoup closed down).1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/18/2010
I stopped in here after reading the reviews. It was late and they were about to close, so I didn't… Read more »
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Review from eric g.
Toronto, ON
3/25/2010
The best, healthiest and tastiest lunch spot in the Yonge-Bloor area... and right up there with the best in town. Proves that organic, vegetarian and healthy doesn't have to taste like cardboard. Short menu, but lots of variety from week to week. Camros takes the approach of making a few really great dishes, rather than putting out a huge buffet of mediocrity à la Green Mango.
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Review from Melinda M.
Toronto, ON
8/5/2009
I have been here for lunch several times, and there is always a different selection of flavourful healthy organic vegetarian foods. The rice balls are always good, the stews hearty and filling, and the kale salad is delicious. I have also had green salads and quineoa salads. All have been fresh, clean and tasty. MMMMM!
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Review from Tina H.
3/12/2010
Their food is quite delicious. If you're looking for vegan food, this is the best place for it in Toronto, in my opinion. The food is Persian (or Persian-inspired) and everything is full of flavour. I find the prices to be a bit high, even for organic, especially for items that are not the main food items. Coffee is like $3 for regular French press coffee, and the big cookies are $3+ (but delicious). They have filtered water, which is a definite plus. It's a nice place to go to, especially in the winter. It smells nice and the food is like healthy comfort food. They have a loyalty card program.
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Review from Bert V.
1/19/2011
Decent place! I wanted to try something healthy for a change amidst the numerous fast food Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean places that have opened up on Yonge street in the past few years. I opted for 2 items plus soup and chose a yummy golden rice ball and quinoa salad. My plate seemed like it needed more variety so I asked for an additional kale salad on the side. The food was tasty and flavourful. Overall the selection seemed small, but it could have been because I showed up in the late afternoon. Most of the dishes were like stews and I was hoping for more fresh and raw options. Staff was very friendly. Will have to check out this place again sometime!
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Review from Jimi S.
ON
11/17/2008 9 photos
it is highly unlikely youll ever stumble upon this place by just walking the streets, which is unfortunate because its really quite lovely, peaceful and tasty. it lies on hayden street which is 1 block southeast of yonge and bloor and right now its kinda blocked by all this construction thats going on around it, so search it out. i was there a month ago and it was much smaller, and since then theyve taken over the space beside them and redesigned the setup and it feels pure. Like the wood of the chairs has not been stained at all seemingly. there are lively plants around, and the space feels open perhaps because of the warm colour of the walls and the large windows facing the street. you can park yourself on a stool at the window or on a table or if youre lucky on the corner padded bench and coffee table.
theres no way you can feel bad about anything you are eating here. Camros is a family owned persian restaurant that was started from the family's need to be better to their bodies. eating their food teaches you that there is wonder and delight in foods that are actually better for the body. a popular item, for example, is the Golden Rice Ball which is basmati brown rice ball stuffed with saffron, cinnamon and raisins and walnuts or something similar called the Green Rice Ball stuffed with plums. I had one today that perhaps wasnt exactly either of the above two but had prunes in it. now you can be sure that my face would normally cringe like yours just did at the mention of prunes, but it was real (as opposed to tasting like chemicals) in taste, and fresh in texture and delicious. the daal lentil is great, tender chick pea stew and the raw kale salad. the food changes often from week to week to allow for consistency in fresh local food. its set up cafeteria style, and you pick a combo of dishes. in other words, decide whether youd like a 2,3 or 4 item plate and then choose whatever you like. the more you get the cheaper it is per item. its about 11 bucks for four items and though that might sound a bit much for lunch lets say, know that it is worth it not only because of the taste, but also because you are what you eat and you will be eating the right stuff to give you the right ample energy you need to live well,happily and be productive in a positive way, all the more vital if you are stuck in an office all day. you can also be comforted by the fact that all of their packaging and take away utensils are biodegradable.
