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Green Earth Vegetarian Cuisine
Categories: Restaurants Vegetarian Restaurants Vegan Vegetarian, Vegan [Edit]
385 Broadview AveToronto, ON M4K 2M7
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
(416) 778-9199
- Hours:
Mon, Wed-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 8 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
9 reviews for Green Earth Vegetarian Cuisine
9 reviews in English
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Review from Laz C.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2011
This place is fabulous! An almost entirely vegan restaurant, very reasonably priced and incredibly delicious. My first meal there started with some wontons, my main dish was a vegan fettucine alfredo that tasted very fresh and creamy but not overly rich and heavy like the non-vegan version so I followed it with a vegan banana split (yum)! On my next visit I had a massive veg pho --so, so good!
The staff is very friendly and passionate about promoting green habits but not at all pushy. This is definitely my favorite Toronto vegetarian restaurant!
I rate the food a five, considering taste to price value, but atmosphere and the lack of alcohol takes it down a notch. While the interior is clean and taken care of, it's pretty sparse and not very cozy. There is also a TV on most of the time, promoting the supreme master. -
Review from Selene n.
Toronto, ON
1/16/2012
I've eaten here a couple of times now and I'm just not really feeling it. On the plus side, they have a huge vegan selection, including tons of gluten-free options, they have vegan cheesecake (always a plus for me) albeit on gluten-y crust, their prices are reasonable (average/moderate food price), the service is friendly and they are very accommodating for large groups and splitting bills.
On the not-so-great side, the portions are a bit small, and the food isn't anything too special/great, with little variety and even less flavour. I've had the spicy lemon grass tofu, which was tasty but was JUST tofu and rice with NO vegetables! The second time I was there I had the pho, which was veggie broth with a TON of rice noodles and a couple veggies. This time I had the sweet and sour veggie and tofu meal - they were out of brown rice so I had to have white (yuck), the sauce was super watery, there were only 3 pieces of tofu and the veggies weren't that great (mostly just overcooked carrots).
I really want to like this place. It's great in theory and I find the tv playing the supreme leader channel kind of hilarious. But I am continually disappointed. -
Review from Rob M.
Toronto, ON
6/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
So I was really excited about the idea of a vegetarian restaurant in my 'hood. But the food I had there has me wishing they would either change their menu or move on.
I think the main problem is that the food they serve here is just so uninspired, unoriginal, and basically, all tastes the same. When you peruse the menu you realize that the same group of vegetables appears in different combinations in practically every dish. What's different? The kind of sauce you get, or the kind of mock meat in it. No imagination, no talent were involved in devising the menu.
Yes, I said Mock Meat. This is a vegetarian restaurant that serves Mock Meat. Maybe you like mock meat, but me, if I'm going to eat meat, I'd rather have the real thing done nicely than the fake stuff. And when I go vegetarian, I don't want to be reminded of meat.
For example, they serve a potato soup. You would think you were getting potatoes cooked til they break down and flavoured with a vegetable broth and maybe accented with something complementary to potatoes, such as leeks, as is normally the case when you call something potato soup. But what you get is cubes of just-cooked potatoes in a bizarre "creamy" broth (I can't figure out what the broth is made of, or what makes it creamy - it was very unsettling), green peas, and yes, pieces of Mock Meat. All in all, none of the flavours jived together nicely at all, the broth was unpleasant, and it was a very disappointing potato soup indeed. An example of someone trying to be creative but it doesn't quite come together.
For my main I had what amounted to a plate of standard veggies in a sauce on rice. Boring. You'd be better off going to one of the many, cheaper Chinese restaurants practically beside the restaurant to have this dish than to bother with it here. I think people with even modest culinary ability can make better for themselves than what you get here. For the money, I expect something better than what I can make at home.
Oh, and the server was very judgemental if you didn't eat everything on your plate. So remind me, how does this work? I pay YOU to give me attitude for not wanting to finish every last piece of disappointing, unoriginal, overpriced food? NO - I'm the one paying the bills here. I think someone needs to go back to customer service school, or charm school, or whatever they call it.
If you want good, vegetarian cuisine served in creative, inspiring dishes, you're better off going to Fresh on Bloor & Spadina (or at Crawford & Queen, or Spadina south of Queen), or any of the other restaurants on this list: http://www.blogto.com/... -
Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
Anywhere that decides to make banana spring rolls and serve it up with a nice scoop of choc-chip soy ice cream is just fine by me! And the more I eat, the closer in size I become to a Green Earth.. (Especially thanks to the irressistable crispy nuggets appetizer.)
This unassuming little vegetarian restaurant on Broadview does offer a stunning variety of non-dessert foods also - a sometimes strange mixed offering of asian and more 'western' type foods, there's a great range of app, soups, salads, mains & house specials.
If you enjoy it, there's loads of soy protein faux-meats on offer (well made so the flavour and textures aren't weird though) - but it doesn't overwhelm the menu so if you want to stick to something simpler you can. They also don't use non-dairy cheeses or creams here, instead crafting meals that are delicious without needing these subs. The mains are generous portions, and all the food is fresh & tasty.
The atmosphere here is pretty quiet (unless you come for a holiday meal, in which case it can get packed - but everything's still tasty, fresh and worth it). Staff are friendly and attentive, and helpful with any questions about the menu, too.
With a menu their size, I probably would end up the size of a planet if I tried to work my way through it all, but i'd like to get back there a few more times to try a mix of their offerings - be it a burger, noodle dish, pasta or a sandwich.Listed in: Toronto Veg Eats!
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Review from Sara P.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2010
Some disclaimers: First, though I am picky about it, I happen to like some faux meat. I am certainly open to trying it.
Second, I tried Green Earth when they were at the Toronto Vegetarian Food Fair this past weekend, so my review doesn't include wait times, service, atmosphere, etc. I'm strictly talking the food, which was awesome.
Their menu is so extensive, it's almost overwhelming! I can get vegan burritos, burgers, pasta like alfredo, OR I could have wanton soup, curry, or sushi.
I haven't tried the sushi yet, but the food I did try and sample was pretty nice. I'm definitely going to make a point to stop in the actual cafe next time I'm in the area. -
Review from Tammy Y.
9/28/2009
Take this review with a grain of (vegan-earth-friendly) salt, for I am not the biggest fan of vegetarian cuisine. Perhaps I just can't get over that whole "fake meat" thing.
All the same, the dishes here are reasonably priced, the food is good, and service is nothing to complain about.
I went here with my veggie sister and she, being a huge fake meat fan, ordered the sweet and sour "meat" with choice of brown or white rice. I tried a piece of it and it tasted reasonably okay. I went with the Riz Colonial, a curry-based dish made with various grilled vegetables and fruits, including pineapple, apple, and strawberries on a bed of brown rice. Tasty and filling, though not terribly thrilled about the surprise faux tiger shrimp that was thrown in there. Anyone else may have been happy about that.
Atmosphere is warm and welcoming, albeit very casual, and the constant broadcast of a spiritual channel on a television on the wall is a little off-putting, but altogether, a place I wouldn't be opposed to going to again. -
Review from Trish D.
Toronto, ON
4/29/2011
A nice, little clean place on Broadview, it was empty when my boyfriend and I walked in. Overall, good atmosphere except for that it was so quiet.
We started off with the crispy nuggets - delicious! The best vegetarian nugget I think I've ever eaten.
My boyfriend ordered the bbq burger - which he enjoyed.
I had the chow mien which was also delicious.
The menu is huge and it was hard to decide what to get. Reasonably priced. Our entire meal came to under $20 .
Staff was attentive and food service was quick. I will definitely make another trip for sure. ... probably several visits. -
Review from Natalie W.
Toronto, ON
4/19/2010
You know, personally, I enjoy soy protein. Sure it's not the real thing, and it isn't fooling anyone, but the texture is there and it takes on whatever delicious flavour you order.
I was pleased with my sweet and sour sensation with soy protein and fresh vegetables. Green Earth is clearly dedicated to their vegetarian style with lots of options and flavours to choose from. My friends ordered a regular hot and sour soup & a harvest pumpkin soup, which was surprisingly delivered in a massive bowl. Also, a harvest salad, brimming with colour and warmed vegetables, it was a good order.
If good food is what you're after, and a view of the historic Riverdale Library, this is the place. -
Review from JM L.
Toronto, ON
4/8/2011
Leaning into the veggie lifestyle and discovering some very tasty places. This is definitely one I'll be visiting again. The eggplant medley had so much flavour and just the right amount of spice...mmm. The space is not huge so depending on the clientele, conversations can carry. The decor is simple and service friendly. For some reason though, it has not always been open during business hours.
