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Sadie's Diner & Juice Bar
Categories: Restaurants Diners Restaurants Vegetarian Food Juice Bars & Smoothies Diners, Vegetarian, Juice Bars & Smoothies [Edit]
504 Adelaide St WToronto, ON M5V 1T5
(416) 777-2343
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 10 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:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
62 reviews for Sadie's Diner & Juice Bar
Review Highlights
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"...especially the glass encased display of pez dispensers." In 4 reviews -
"Just go for the tofu club sandwich (two thumbs up) or..." In 3 reviews -
"And the Huevos Rancheros." In 13 reviews
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62 reviews in English
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Review from Shannon F.
Toronto, ON
3/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I admit I give Sadie's a star higher than I might normally because as a veggie, I can eat everything on the menu and the sheer fact that I've tried most of it and enjoy it all justifies the fourth star for me. Why doubt myself and feel the need to caveat before I start? Well...it a few things...but first, what I love about Sadies...
I do love a good diner. Sadie's delivers there. Eclectic decor, pez dispensers, classic red vinyl booths, old style kitchen chairs that don't match, adorable cow faced creamers - the works. I do much prefer the front section to the back but I'm not unhappy either way. Service is usually quite good. And they're almost always busy - especially for weekend brunch but I've rarely waited more than 10 minutes for a seat.
The food is delicious. The breakfast or lunch burrito is amazing. The traditional breakfast with baked beans mmmm, the huevos rancheros perfect! The french toast, the huge plate of pancakes - sides of veggie sausage or bacon, this is a veggie brunch lovers heaven. Portions are on the bigger side, I rarely finish the burrito and more often than not happily take half home for later. And it's pretty cheap for veggie fare which for some reason is often pricey (explain how veggie bacon costs more than real - which takes the manufacturing and processing of animals...but I digress before I lose you on my soapbox)...Sadies...is great price for really good food. You can go vegan if you like, they make lots of alterations - gluten free too.
Lunch options are just as tasty - perogies, my favourite blt with half salad, half fries, and real cheese!, tofu club, westerns, fried egg sandwiches, veggie burger, lasagna, soup...it's quite an extensive menu for veggie and non veggies alike. It's somewhere I don't mind bringing my carnivore friends as there is usually something to please everyone.
The smoothies deserve their own paragraph! Choose two fruits to go with your banana, add detoxifyer, immune booster or nothing at all - deliciously thick and sweet, and huge! The best addition to any Sadie's meal!
Now, my criticisms...the coffee...it's fair trade organic - kudos, but I don't know if its the coffee maker, but it's just not good. They serve it in a HUGE mug but it's rarely more than luke warm. I love a good coffee with my brunch and I just wish they had something better in that department. Then, there's the mistakes. My office orders quite often from here for lunch and for some reason, there's always something wrong with the order. I'm not talking like 20 orders, I'm talking 3 and all 3 have something mixed up. I try to avoid ordering over the phone which seems to return more errors than ordering in person. And then there's a consistency problem - one day the food is perfect and the next, you get a quesadilla that's only got eggplant in it, gross (no offence to aubergine lovers), they don't always have gluten free bread, not sure why.
But please take my criticisms lightly, I still eat here all the time and love it dearly - four stars! Its a danger when you're so familiar and so well versed in a restaurant and menu that you're bound to get picky. Try it, you may find me there! -
Review from Pascal P.
Toronto, ON
4/26/2012
from what I gather I was just there on a bad day. I feel like a big part of my dislike was the server. She was the worst! no sense of urgency or service skills. I ordered the veggie burger... it tasted like rubber, I was only able to stomach a few bites.
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Review from Ellie A.
2/11/2012
I'm not complaining about Sadie's - I wouldn't say that. It's a decent brunch spot with a very good atmosphere. We liked how it felt like an adapted house with multiple rooms for tables. Servers were chilled out and perfectly good. It was all...perfectly good. It's just that nothing really wowed us and there are so many breakfast places to hit up in TO - not sure this one will tempt us again.
We started with big mugs of coffee and then shared the pancakes (we got chocolate and banana - mmmm) and the huevos rancheros since those were the items that have gotten called out the most on yelp reviews. The verdict? Perfectly good. The huevos were generous enough and had a good combo of flavours. I could nitpick that the beans were a little colder than I would have liked and the eggs were over-VERY-easy, so they were a little goopy instead of just having a nice, hot runny yolk. I could compare them to the fabulous huevos at Insomnia on Bloor and wonder why I'd ever choose the ones at Sadie's, especially since the ones at Insomnia come with delicious homefries and a salad. But I won't go there.
Pancakes were yummy and filling. Nice touch to have them come with veggie sausages, although their choice of brand was odd. There are so many good veggie sausages on the market and these ones were a little bready-tasting.
And, it's true, coffee is cheap but doesn't get refilled.
All in all, Sadie's is a sweet little spot (especially for vegans), but nothing that special. We'll return for dinner one day to see if their other food is more exciting.
Vegetarian Score: 10/10. It's a veggie restaurant, so it ought to get full marks. We liked the choice between dairy and vegan. Nice touch. -
Review from Emily M.
Updated - 12/28/2011
I went back because I believe in 2nd chances.
This time I ordered the scrambled tofu. And all I can say is if you can't do a decent scrambled tofu you have NO business being a vegan/veg restaurant.
What a bland pile of sh*t. Crumbled tofu with a bit of bland salsa thrown in. Disgusting. My friend had the huevos rancheros and its was the same bland crap piled on her tortillas. She was laughing at me because she at least had the fake cheese and guacamole to help her stomach her pile of tofu.
Lacking from the scrambled tofu was, seasoning of ANY sort and um..vegetables, I like to see a little shredded carrot and mushroom...something!
It was so horrible that I had to say something to the server, who essentially admitted that they had 2 chefs, a good one and a bad one, so if you get the bad one, your food sucks. I got 50% off my bill, but nothing changes the fact that this was hands down the worst scrambled tofu I've had in my life.Listed in: veg veg veg...!!!
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10/24/2011
Holy CRAP! I can't believe how disappointed I am by this place!!! Shocked actually just shocked.… Read more »
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Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
1/10/2012
VIBE
Tres hipster dirty chic. I think the cushions on the booths need a bit of a steam clean because they are so worn but otherwise, some of the most lovely staff I've encountered. It must be their diet. The veggies will be here (it's a veggie restaurant) and the creative folk in the area. It's a bit under the radar. Beside coffee shop La Merceria. My favourite thing is the Pez Dispenser collection. Amazing.
I ATE
Grilled cheese. OMG. Amazing. Perogies also strike the comfort food chord.
I'm not vegetarian and I loved it.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Don't be "Sad.." if you can't get to this location. They have another one in Kensington Market. Huzzah! -
Review from Ryan H.
1/17/2012
I love this place. The service was amazing, the waitress was really nice. I had the BBQ plate with vegan chicken, which had wooden skewers buried inside to serve as the bone. It was really authentic, to an almost scary degree but I really appreciated that.
It was comfortable and warm after a cold walk outside. I've been here before and had their french toast and loved it. Definitely visit this place, vegan/vegetarian or not! -
Review from M P.
Toronto, ON
1/5/2012
Hidden gem when it comes to vegetarian resto!!
Friendly waitress and cook. Tasty food (BBQ plate) and yummy dessert (vegan chocolate fudge cake) all at reasonable prices!!
Definitely going back for more.... -
Review from Landon W.
Toronto, ON
12/12/2011
I've been going to Sadie's at least once a week for almost 2 years now. I can't recommend this place enough, everything is perfection.
The atmosphere of the diner is amazing. Collected, oldschool dining tables and chairs, new art on the walls every month, a HUGE pez collection, tons of great music.
The service is probably the best part. Right when you walk in you get a nice glimpse of the cooking line. Every staff member over the past 2 years have been nothing but pleasant and delightful.
The food... Ive had almost everything off the menu and let me say... ITS ALL FANTASTIC. The huevos, pancakes, burritos, vegan blts, samosas, eggs, coffee, desserts... you name it, its constantly made to please.
Taste is always consistent, service is always fast and Sadie's will forever be one of my favorite spots to eat in Toronto. -
Review from Nicole S.
Toronto, ON
3/1/2012
The best vegan food in Toronto. Their vegan fried chicken is tops, their grilled 'cheese' sandwich could beat your mom's and I bet you a nickel if you go enough you'll rub shoulders with LA transplant actors, keeping the meat free world alive.
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Review from Geofferson M.
Toronto, ON
11/7/2011
I can't believe how many times I've walked by this place without trying at least one meal here, considered I used to work down the street for the last three years. Well that all changed on Friday, when I used an ethical group deal (which they honored with no issues) and went for dinner.
I actually thought it was a typical greasy diner and was shocked (and pleased) to discover its a meatless restaurant that is also vegan friendly!
The menu is pretty big and they have a large selection of both vegetarian and vegan choices at reasonable prices. I tried the Veggie Burger with fries, which was extremely tasty and filling. Extra toppings for the burger are $1 more (each) and you get add on's like soy cheese, grilled eggplant, roasted red peppers, veggie bacon etc.
For dessert, I tried the vegan mocha cheesecake. It was just ok, not as good as I hoped, however, I'm not a big cheesecake fan in general so my judgement may be off on whats a good vegan version.
I'll definitely be back though as there are many unique items to try, the service is great and even at regular prices, its good value. if you want a quieter, more private table away from the kitchen, there is a whole section in the back.
I was amused their menu is on myspace, I mean do people really still go there? -
Review from sarah l.
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I think I just don't like faux-meats.
My issue with my breakfast here is that... veggie sausage isn't sausage; it's not really even that close to sausage and I would have been happier with no sausage and a side of fruit.
The good:
- the citrus explosion is a good juice
- the coffee was pretty decent!
- my eggs were cooked nicely
- reasonable prices
- a lot of vegan menu options
- they take debit and credit
The bad:
- the aforementioned faux-meat (it's like when someone [Melissa B. circa 2004] offers you soy chocolate "milk" and says it tastes "just like chocolate milk," but really it tastes like bean water with nestle quick powder in it) - is not really for me
- the waitress didn't make a second appearance once the food had been dropped off - no coffee refills, no cheque and I had to chase her down to get a tea replaced
Overall, I will definitely eat here again and be pretty happy about it, but I would probably get the french toast or the pancakes instead of the eggs. -
Review from Vanessa S.
Woodbridge, ON
2/12/2012
I love going to Sadie's for the food, great service and wonderful atmosphere.
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Review from Alan W.
Toronto, ON
9/7/2011
This is a cool little diner decorated with tons of retro knick-knacks.
I was there for brunch, the waitress was very friendly and the food came very fast. Unfortunately I was very disappointed with their breakfast burrito. It was more of a egg omlette wrap with a little lettuce, a little salsa, some cheese and a lot of refried beans which tasted like it was from a can (and not refried at all) and took over the taste of the burrito. I had to add a lot of hot sauce and pepper to make it more tasty. I was expecting a large burrito smothered in sauce, like what most diners would do, but my plate looked rather sad and dainty.
The small portion of potatoes on the side also lacked any flavor or seasoning. The plate really needed some flavour and omph (a few slices of fresh fruit on the side would have been nice), I was left feeling unsatisfied.
Looking at the breakfast plates to the tables next to me, they too looked bland and mediocre.
The large cup of fair trade organic coffee was good.
It's too bad since I would really want to like this restaurant. -
Review from Kent P.
6/3/2011
You know what? I think vegans are really easy to please. This place is..MEHOK.
Its got some some character on the inside, old kitchen tables that look like they're from the 70's, red booths, cool looking tattooed waitstaff, etc etc. Everyone around me was ordering the burrito so I had one, too.
It was sort of tasty - the way to describe it would be...taking some not so spicy veg chili and throwing it into a tortilla. Not very exciting. It was very liquid in its consistency- would have been nice to throw some rice in there and give this thing some body.
The side salad it came with was just some mixed greens and two slices of sugary canned tangerine (mmmm?).
For an extra two dollars, you can get a scoop of guacamole! Maybe two spoonfuls worth. Not great.
Should have stuck with a Bitondo's veal sandwich. Infallible.
PS:
I noticed they were using the same shitty frozen fruit from Wal-mart that I use at home for smoothies. IF you're going to call yourself a juice-bar...use fresh stuff. And at least wash it first.Listed in: VEG that's more than risotto.
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Review from Elaine K.
5/4/2011 2 photos
I came here with Imran N. for a quick and cheap dinner before the Elite party.
It's a cute, quaint place. Pretty perfect for a casual meal.
I ordered the small poutine and Imran had the lasagna. He seemed to enjoy it. Unfortunately, I forgot to say "vegan" in front of "poutine" and inadvertently took a bite out of a real cheese curd. It was sooo good, but sooo bad for me. When I realized my mistake, they were really quick to fix it, giving me a vegan poutine within 5 minutes. She was also really apologetic, which was unnecessary since it was my mistake, but appreciated.
The poutine was great! And the price was right, $6 for a poutine I couldn't even finish.
I will definitely be back again. -
Review from Karly G.
Toronto, ON
7/20/2011
I have been to Sadie's a number of times and each time I walk out satisfied.
The staff and service is consistently top notch and I don't think I've had a Sadie's meal that I didn't thoroughly enjoy.
I'm a big fan of their breakfast/brunch menu. Their blueberry buckwheat pancakes are super tasty. My favourite item so far has been the tofu bacon club, using their yummy veggie bacon (I need to find out where they get it!)
Alright, I think I'm going to go for lunch today... -
Review from Michael M.
Dovercourt, Toronto, ON
12/14/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I goto Sadie's all the time for a quick lunch. The smoothies are awesome, banana based so no dairy and made with fresh fruit, also a wide variety of supplements available for them (brown rice protein, whey, hemp, spirulina etc). I usually have the breakfast burrito which is made with tofu scramble or eggs,highly recommended. The service is always great. Wide variety of teas and very good coffee. Great value for money.
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Review from Andrew G.
Toronto, ON
Many years ago, when Sadie's first opened around the corner from my then-office, me and a party of allies from work donned our mithril armour and set forth t'ward this diner of legend. (It was a long time ago, so the details may be a bit off there.) Alas, the experience was altogether displeasing, thanks to the attitude we got from our server. Long story short, we ordered the straight-up lunch burrito, got breakfast burritos (with filthy ova in them), and the server indignantly refused to apologize or acknowledge that this simple mishap was in some way her nefarious doing.
I vowed that I would never return to Sadie's.
Now, there exists some alternate universe where I more generally make good on my vows, and never did go back. This is a tragic universe, for Sadie's has since become one of my favourite vegetarian restaurants to frequent (or even occasion). The alternate-universe Andrew never did try their burrito, delicious diner fries, or even the scrambled-tofu version of the breakfast burrito he was so unfortunately handed on that fateful workday lunch. O how thinking about this universe doth sadden me. Let's never speak of it again. (That server, by the way, I've not since seen. I assume she never lasted long in the service world. The servers they have now are top-notch.)
I love Sadie's, but I can dream up more for this place. While their homemade offerings are certainly delish, my disappointment is in the dishes that they don't make in-house. The veggie burger, for example, is, I believe, the same Yves burger patties you can buy in a grocery store. Not a particularly appetizing or unique option, and not something that would get people coming back. I guess I'd love to see what they could do in the way of a house-made veggie patty.
Conclusion: Throw the Yves burgers to the bowels of Mount Doom whence they belong, and summon a lunch burrito for whatever daring quest you might have in the neighbourhood of Queen and Bathurst.
I wonder what alternate-universe Andrew is doing right now...
(Twist ending: He's DEAD! Probably.) -
Review from Angela L.
2/7/2011
Sadie's is one of the few vegetarian/vegan restaurants that serious carnivores will agree truly rocks. Not only do they offer a great selection of contemporary North American brunch and dinner favourites that forgoers of meat may have grown up with, but now have to miss out on, there are even vegan options (like vegan cheese and sour cream) and it all tastes amazing!
If you're a tea drinker, behold the treasure chest that is a vintage cigar box full of individually bagged options. If you're a coffee drinker, refills can be expected to come around sooner than you can reach the bottom of the cup.
On my last visit, I found a trusty new favourite dish. The Cajun tofu quesadilla is wonderfully seasoned and perfectly accompanied by the vegan "dairy" options and tangy dressed greens.
The decor is adorable in that kitschy home away from home sort of way. The different salt and pepper shakers are small splashes of fun at every table. The art for sale on the walls feature local artists and changes often to keep things fresh. The collection of PEZ dispensers in the back room where larger tables are perfect for groups to gather over lazy brunches are fun to check out en route to the washrooms. -
Review from Imran N.
4/29/2011
Cool place.
Cute, quaint, good food, cheap.
All vegeterian/vegan.
My friend invited me here. I invited another vegetarian too, and i'm happy she didn't know about the place. It's a hidden gem for the pricing. awesome selection of juices, smoothies, etc. -
Review from Jane T.
Toronto, ON
8/7/2011
Sadie's is a hidden downtown gem with the most awesome display of vintage Pez dispensers. Very cute! It's a perfect lunch spot if you're looking for something low key and casual.
I've recently come back from living in California for seven months so when somebody brings up going for burritos here to me I can't help but feel like a bratty, snob about it.
My friend really wanted me to try it so we had split a massive vegetarian burrito. The waitress was kind enough to serve it on two separate dishes with a side of greens. It wasn't bad! I would probably order it again if I'm in the area. -
Review from Jason A.
Etobicoke, ON
4/10/2011
I was pretty hesitant to go to a vegan / vegetarian restaurant being the carnivore that i am, but my GF and I made the trek out one Saturday morning to Sadies for brunch and it was great!
I had the Huevos Rancheros, which featured what tasted like some very fresh guacamole and crisp tortillas.
My GF got the standard 2 eggs breaky and even fake meat sausages were pretty decent.
Great service, quick, and pretty cheap too... I'd definitely go back! -
Review from Lindsay L.
Toronto, ON
6/17/2011
Awww ... I love Sadie's!
It's cute, quaint and has a great vibe.
Every time I've been there, the service has been excellent too! A+++
The food on the other hand is either AMAZING... or very so-so.
The best things on the menu (in my opinion) are the Vegan Quesadilla, the "Chicken" drumsticks, and the Burrito =]
A lot of the other food is very mediocre.
Lots of spice. Lots of sauce, and LOTS of grease! (....great hangover place!) - but not the healthiest place.
Oh, and steer clear of the "veggie bacon" blech. It tastes like cardboard. I think it's just the Ives 'bacon'...
So yea.. I know I sound like I don't like it, but like I said.. it's hit or miss.
The food that I LOVE... I LOVE!!!!!!!!!
I go there for my repeat orders all the time! :)
I swear I could eat that Quesadilla every day!
I recommend you check it out.
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Review from Anna C.
Toronto, ON
1/23/2011
As a vegan, anywhere that caters to people of my diet is great....I can pretty much eat everything on the menu here which is a definite joy and probably how regular folks feel at any restaurant. Most of the vegan restaurants in Toronto seem to be asian fusion which I do enjoy, but sometimes you just want a good ol' North American home-cooked meal and this is the place for it! Sadie's fare feels like it's been cooked by a friend - a vegan friend who is a really decent cook.
I've been going to Sadie's since it first opened. Yes, sometimes the customer service can be hit or miss (usually the crap servers don't last very long) and seating can be rather cramped if the place is super packed. I recommend going on evenings and mornings when the place isn't too crazy packed. Weekday mornings, and Mon, Tues and Weds nights are usually the best.
For breakfast (and the greatest cure for hangovers for vegans), I recommend the Tofu Scramble with a side of veggie sausage, red pepper and tomato soup (mmmm), and a fresh squeeze juice. What I love about the crew here is their super awesome about customizing your drink for a wee bit extra. I usually pay extra for an orange juice base instead of the soy milk and add on a fruit. Best smoothie in the world is Blueberry, Raspberry and Strawberry with an orange juice base. It's a great way to kick-start the day and well worth the extra $$$. The coffee is fair trade organic and delicious black which is the true test of a good brew.
For lunch, the Vegan BLT is to die for.
Dinner faves are the caesar salad, the BBQ plate (although I find the corn on the cob can be rather cold by the time you get it - this meal is all about the vegan drumsticks), the vegan cajun quesadillas, and of course for desert, a vegan cupcake to complete the meal.
Avoid: The cooney fries can be hit or miss, the grilled cheese, and the burger (it's just an Yves burger and is something that could be easily made at home).
Check-out: The awesome Pez collection in the back of the restaurant. It's pretty epic. -
Review from Kaye H.
Toronto, ON
2/22/2011
I cannot believe I've never eaten at Sadie's before this week, let alone never written a review about this cute little dineresque-spun veggie spot. I've lived in Toronto for about 2 1/2 years now, and as a serious veggie, I'm surprised I haven't been coerced into checking this spot out much sooner. When I first moved here, a friend of mine worked the juice bar at Sadie's, and I was always intrigued. Still, I opted not to, and then as I worked at Fresh for a year, it didn't seem necessary to broaden my veggie-restaurant-eating-experiences since I had so many options available to me at work. BUT LET ME TELL YOU: Sadie's is not to be missed! Its super casual and relaxed atmosphere is inviting and not of the somewhat pompous and elite attitude that I have encountered before in veggie/organic/raw restaurants.
I met a friend for brunch, and she had already downed a coffee, as I was slightly late. When the waitress brought me a coffee, and my friend a fresh cup, I was immediately struck with this thought, "OMG this veg restaurants offers free refills on coffee!" This is not something I have really ever encountered in a veg restaurant before, and for the tired or hungover, it's definitely a commodity. (VEG RESTAURANTS--TAKE NOTE!)
My friend is severely Celiac and so got the gluten-free pancakes, and I opted for the tofu and veg bacon club sandwich. Paired with a delicious side salad, the sandwich I was served up was the perfect size--not overly huge, it filled me up and left me feeling refreshed, not stuffed and gross. The tofu is lightly seasoned, the "bacon" cooked just right so it's soft and moist, and they pile on some sort of sauce. Add a little hot sauce and this sandwich is rad! Perfect brunch material! I had a taste of my friend's pancakes and was surprised at the texture--not the usual crumbly, dry, or sandpaper-like mush that usually suffices as "gluten-free pancakes" for the Celiac community. They were soft and perfectly sweet, but not overly so.
The bill for both of us was only $23... AMAZING! I have ended up spending much more than that for ONE at veggie restaurants, and for a modest meal.
This place is a hungover vegetarian's dream. Fairly healthy, but fun, diner food! And all veg! Plus, it looks like your cool, artsy (slightly boho) friend's kitchen. I'll definitely be back. -
Review from Kevin C.
Toronto, ON
I recently changed jobs and wound up working right next to this magnificent diner. It was already one of my favourite places to eat in the city, and then they put me right next door to it?!?! This must be the universes way of telling me I need to eat here more. Fine universe! You win this time.
I can get a simple vegan BLT on brown bread, with some tasty mayo and a side of fries for only $6 (plus tax/tip). That's incredible! Also, very delicious and quite filling. Recently they started serving a vegan mac n' cheese that's honestly so good it might make you a little confused, sexually. It's not on the menu for some reason though, so you gotta ask for it.
I've noticed that everyone seems to think this is a brunch place, but I'll have you know that it's a great spot for dinner as well. There is a slightly different menu for lunch/dinner and if you haven't been you should check it out. I thought they were even supposed to be expanding their dinner menu but I haven't seen any changes yet, so hopefully that will happen soon. Then they'll be the perfect place for brunch, lunch and dinner!Listed in: More Than Two Makes a List -…
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Review from Ashleigh G.
Toronto, ON
11/23/2010
I love the idea of a vegetarian diner and I wanted to like it so bad, but Sadie's falls short.
Don't think you can make a vegetarian happy by simply excluding the meat. Things still have to taste good and have a little bit of preparation behind them.
Their burgers are the same flavourless pucks that mean relatives will pick up from the grocery store knowing that you won't eat steak at the barbeque. Not quite worth the money, especially when you can almost see craft burger from your table.
I do hear the chili is good and prepared on site, but I can't imagine I'll be back to try it. -
Review from Mary C.
Toronto, ON
12/19/2011
Great food - great value - friendly staff - cool music. Worth the trip slightly off the beaten track. Try the chili.
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Review from Lupillo R.
Toronto, ON
10/25/2010
This place is so overrated. Based on others' reviews, I decided to try what they refer to as "Huevos Rancheros" which in actuality are nothing of the sort. They were served with salsa from a jar, on tostadas (as opposed to soft, fried tortillas), and with beans, lettuce and cheese. They tasted fine, except for the fact that the eggs were slightly undercooked for my liking, but they were about as similar to huevos rancheros as Taco Bell is to tacos.
My dining companion ordered standard breakfast fare. The eggs again were slightly undercooked (runny yolks are fine, runny whites are not). That could be personal preference though. The veggie sausages were excellent, the bread for the toast was good, and the potatoes were good but not memorable.
The next time I'm at the corner of Adelaide and Portland I will go into La Merceria instead. -
Review from Yvette D.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2010
I can't believe I haven't written a Sadie's review yet - what an oversight!!
I love diners and I love vegetarian/vegan vittles, so Sadie's makes me very very happy. What I look for in diner food is: Hearty, Hot & Homemade, and I definitely get the '3 H's' at Sadie's. Most importantly, the food tastes great and I get lots of protein, so I leave full. Vital to a piggy like me.
For lunch I often get the tofu club sandwich with fries, which is a generous portion of delicious food at a crazy-cheap price. I'm hoping that one day they will add veggie gravy to the menu and make my life complete.
My brunch go-to is the vegan huevos rancheros, which includes a giant mountain of scrambled tofu topped with soy cheese in place of the eggs. They always bring you a yummy hot sauce, too.
I also get great service there; always friendly, the food comes quickly, and in the 50+ times I've eaten there, my order has never been messed up! Really, my only complaint is that they're not open 24hrs. Boooo.
Brand new to Sadie's: vegan donuts, and apparently they're selling out fast! -
Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 12/2/2011 1 photo
Went back to Sadie's a few more times after my last review. Honestly, I am not so sure I'd go back again. Their food has become really bland and I am not the kind of person that puts salt on everything. The scrambled tofu has almost no flavour. Smoothies are ok but that's about it. With Fresh just around the corner, I think I'll just go there next time.
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5/18/2010
Went back to Sadie's a while ago for the Huevos Rancheros and it is as good as they say! In fact,… Read more »
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
1/3/2011 6 photos
2.5
Monday morning on a pseudo holiday, it was a great place to get an all day breakfast. The menu has a lot to offer, with lots of vegan and veggie options, And they have Eggs as well.
I did really like their smoothies. And it was Banana Based and completely vegan (i.e. no dairy) and was thick, filling and tasted great! Loved the option to get supplements in it. You can choose 2 flavours (i took strawberry and blackberry)
I wasn't too impressed with the service here for sure. The orders came prompt, but the extras took forever. She served my buckwheat pancakes without maple syrup (which were really dry) and and never came back to check on us or give me my syrup until we got her.
My friend ordered a grapefruit that had a huge black mark in the centr, but she did give us a replacement without fuss.
She never topped off my coffee, until asked.
For some reason she brought over hot water (for tea) in large mugs, which took up too much space on our already cluttered and small table, instead of refilling the teapot o bringing it to us in our own kettle. Everyone (except) was having tea, and instead of carrying huge mugs back and forth (the empties) she could have made it easier on herself.
The orange juice my friend asked for took forever as well. And we were told that it's usually made my the dishwasher, who wasn't here today (??).
The food itself was okay, but nothing spectacular.
For $9 my buckwheat (apple cinnamon) pancakes were quite dry, and only edible with the maple syrup (in a half filled small pot that took a million years to come out).
Had to ask for a side of home fries with all dishes and seemed like an unnecessary extra cost ($2.50) that should come with the meal.
I was told: The Huevos Ranchero looked good. The Grilled Cheese, was "okay". The 2 eggs was okay too, but you can't really mess that up.
for 2 people, it was $35 for tea, coffee, Huevos, Pancakes, Smoothie and side potatoes. -
Review from Andrea R.
8/17/2010
Usually I like to start my morning with a latte, but I decided to switch it up during a recent trip to Toronto and ordered one of Sadie's infamous smoothies instead. A strawberry mango smooth...mmmmm.
I took a look at the breakfast menu and nothing was really calling my name, but if you're a vegetarian or vegan you'd probably be very pleased with the selection. Just a smoothie for me and I did end up getting that latte soon after, although it was down the street at Jimmy's coffee.Listed in: My visit to Toronto
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Review from Frau L.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2011
Quick, cheap and good food yet the service could be taken up a notch or two.
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Review from angela k.
Toronto, ON
This place is amazing - the food is great comfort food and one of my favourite breakfast/brunch spots. The atmosphere is a little kitschy (in a good way) and really fun and casual. The service is laid back but prompt and super friendly. The crowd is eclectic and typically friendly and good-natured. It helps that the servers are all pretty cute!
The burritos (both breakfast and regular style) are my favourite. Definitely try them out and add some guacamole.
Also - your meat eater friends will be satisfied with most of the food here. The do serve eggs but can make pretty much all of the items with tofu instead.
There isn't a better place to get a good vegetarian and vegan brunch in Toronto right now! -
Review from Nicole H.
Toronto, ON
Sadie's is the vegetarian or vegan's go-to diner in Toronto. Accept no substitute! Gloriously kitsch decor, friendly servers, and a great variety of customers makes this one of my favourite weekend-morning hangs for brunch.
I've tried a variety of things from the menu: tofu scramble, club sandwich, french toast, waffles, and the grilled soy cheese which is a steal for a fiver (and comes with not just fries, but also a delicious pickle!). Sadly there's no espresso to be had at Sadie's, but the tea is just fine and refills are free. My coveted sinful pop Boylans is in stock there, and if you're feeling decadent, the chocolate/peanut butter/banana smoothie is where it's at. Don't be afraid to stray into the more healthy range of drinks though, the citrus explosion juice is one of my favourite blends i've had anywhere!
Roll on in and experience some comfort food to the extreme - just make sure you're not wearing your skinny jeans that day.Listed in: Toronto Veg Eats!
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Review from Connie T.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2009 2 photos
Even if you're a foot-stompin' meat-eater, you'd be heartless to not love Sadie's.
Everything's cute about this place: from the east-coast house casing to its location on barren Portland Avenue and its bright vintage retro interior, to the endearing and adorable servers.
Beyond being a really cool and homey place to hang out, their food was pretty decent: their vegan chocolate cupcakes are delicious, although incredibly puny, and the home-cut fries are chunky and way better than some I've had at specialized chip wagons.
I'm definitely coming back to see if their "real" food is all that. I'm marking the date in my Moleskine. Larger meal and a fresh fruit smoothie, you're mine.Listed in: Toronto: Meals under $10! (And…
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Review from Adam P.
Toronto, ON
Although I am on the opposite end of the vegetarian spectrum, I have to give this place 5 stars even though they don't serve any meat. They are deserving of my 5 star selection because of the menu that they offer. As my wife and I went for brunch and so a meatless dish can still be enjoyed even if we aren't vegetarians.
I enjoyed their menu for a few reasons. They have a bunch of specialty blended drinks that look very good, and although I didn't have one, there is a wide variety that should catch the eye of everyone. Also, they have a nice variety of breakfast dishes; pancakes, waffles, burritos, french toast, and the regular breakfast stuff. Finally, they have an omelet of the day that looked appetizing.
My wife had the Huevos Rancheros and I had the breakfast burrito. Both were winners and I would recommend this to anyone who comes here to eat. The rancheros were interesting because it reminds me of a taco salad with eggs on top. One thing that I really liked about my breakfast burrito was the fact that they used a thin tortilla, so I could actually taste what was inside. To top it all off, the organic (and fair trade) coffee was as good as the other reviewers have said. It comes in a huge mug that is probably the size of a large timmies.
With so many different options on the menu, I will be returning. -
Review from Sarah p.
12/1/2009
Just what my long weekend of events and bars ordered...
a yummmmy vegan french toast dish with 'sausage' and a glass of freshly made apple juice! oh, and black coffee in HUGE cups ;) (sorry no soy 2 pump vanilla, extra foamy lattes)
portions were decent size and it took me a while to finish (read, I stopped for a bit and dove back in!)
def great Sunday morning breakfast/brunch! though a bit crowded, I can taste why ;)
I did feel a little under dressed seeing as none of my tats are viable and I hadn't put on my hipster uniform on that day (hehe I'm just pokin' fun :p ), but really, the staff was super nice, art on the walls was interesting. -
Review from Leigh D.
9/27/2011
I'm giving this 5 stars because everything tasted amazing.
