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Teatree Cafe and Eatery
Categories: Restaurants Gluten-Free Restaurants Vegan Restaurants Vegetarian Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian [Edit]
867 Danforth AveToronto, ON M4J 1L8
Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown
(416) 901-9089
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 8 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for Teatree Cafe and Eatery
12 reviews in English
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Review from Cat F.
3/20/2012
Always on the hunt for natural, g-free, organic fare, I love that everything is made in-house at Teatree cafe. It's in a great, unassuming spot on the Danforth and is great for an afternoon tea, weekend brunch or early evening dinner. The company I was with enjoyed the soup, chili, shepherd's pie, different teas and desserts. Everything we had was yummy, and the owner is super chill and nice, too.
I hope this place eventually expands to stay open later in the evenings as the teas, desserts and chilled out vibe makes it a great alternative to the Starbucks across the street! -
Review from Selene n.
Toronto, ON
12/6/2011
I'm really loving this place right now, and super happy to be so close to it now that I am living on the Danforth. They have a great selection of teas (chocolate mint rooibos can you say YUM???) and their tea latte is amazing. The place is lovely and the decor super cozy. The food is amazing, which a super awesome selection of gluten-free and vegan items - I had the sheppard's pie (wow) with a soup (yum) and have gone there for brunch before (forget what I had, but it was brunch-y and fabulous).
Only things I didn't like:
- not the biggest fan of their coffee. This could be that it was the end of the pot and was cold though. And really that's my fault since when it ran out on my friend they made a new pot for him and they probably would've done the same for me had I asked.
- they have vegan baked goods and gluten-free baked goods, but none that are vegan AND gluten-free! Sometimes all I want is a cookie when I'm drinking my tea.Listed in: In search of a perfect cafe
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Review from Shelagh E.
Toronto, ON
5/23/2012
I have tried this place two or three times, hoping for a different result, but no luck. Today I had the tomato melt along with a bowl of lentil soup. The soup was quite dismal, like porridge without the zing. I love lentil soup, and thought it hard to ruin, but this nasty glop did the trick. Apparently vegan means flavour-free--there were no traces of any spices or other efforts to enhance flavor. There is a fast-food Turkish restaurant across the street that has a lentil soup--it is much better. The sandwich also disappointed. It would be much better with a first-rate multigrain bread, instead of the forgettable rye. It may be homemade bread, but it lacked flavor and texture. The overall texture was gummy, and if gummy had a flavor, that would be it.
Never again. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
11/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
VIBE
This tea shop at Jones and Danforth is very unassuming, hence why there was one other girl in the joint that day. The staff are friendly yet not very informative. They have a bar near the window and lots of tables and chairs. That said, it's a great place to get on the wi-fi and get some work done. I will be here again.
I DRANK
I had the honey and ginger tea. It was good. Nothing spectacular. Though they do have a variety of green teas, which I like. And it's affordable at $2.58 for a tea.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
I'll be climbing up this tree again. I'm a fan of the indie tea/coffee shops and it's nice to have another one east of the Danforth alongside The One In the Only (which doesn't have a lot of tables to work on or a quiet atmosphere.) -
Review from Nicole C.
3/21/2011
I've been to the Teatree Cafe three times now, each time trying one of their different sandwiches.
Grilled brie on oatmeal raisin bread with honey baked apples - my favorite of the three - just the right amount of melt and crunch, super tasty
Chunky hummus on rye with green onion, cucumber and sprouts - ho hum, too chunky and fall apart for me. The hummus was a little bland too.
Tomato melt with avocado, havarti, and rosemary garlic mayo - my second favorite, totally tasty.
Also try out their iced rooibos teas - they're pretty refreshing!
Whats great is that they're pretty kid friendly in there and they have no problem with you toting your stroller in (as long as you can make it past the double door). However there is no changing place for babies in the bathroom. There is a little table in the basement which works well in a pinch but watch your kid as its not that sturdy.
Also the chick who is the owner is a bit more proficient then the guy who stands in for her. The cafe is only manned by one staff at a time who acts as server, bus boy, chef and host so don't expect speedy service.Listed in: The East End Mom
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Review from Marie F.
This place is seriously cute and Erin the owner is simply delightful. She makes everything pretty much from scratch gluten-free and vegetarian or vegan friendly. Everything is about $7 and includes a soup or salad.
My TOMATO MELT on RYE with avocado, havarti, and rosemary garlic mayo was absolutely superb. I can't wait to go back and try the CHUNKY HUMMUS SANDWICH on RYE with bell peppers, green onion, cucumber, and sprouts or the GRILLED BRIE SANDWICH on OATMEAL RAISIN bread with honey baked apples. Yum! -
Review from Denise M.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2010
So yummy! We tried this place for the first time this morning. The tomato melt sandwich was absolutely amazing. I don't know what they put in the sauce but it's delicious. my boyfriend had the breakfast with one pancake, one piece of banana french toast and 2 eggs. It was the perfect size and great to have a gluten free non-omelet option. The french toast was particularly amazing.
Finally we got a couple of gluten-free mini cheesecakes to go. Only a dollar each they are a deliciously decadent snack. Be warned - one is just not enough.
Friendly and inviting atmosphere. We'll be back soon! -
Review from Neil F.
East York, ON
7/12/2011
Here's the thing. I like meat. And I tell everyone that I don't like vegetarian and vegan food. Including my wife. My wife (who does eat meat) thinks this is pretty funny, considering the fact that in the four years we've been together, she's done everything in her power to get me to join in her quest to eat more meat-free meals at home and abroad, and I always protest.
The reason that's funny is that even though I constantly protest when she suggests we eat something vegetarian or vegan, and I tell her I won't like it, I often end up liking it. Such is the case with Teatree Cafe, a little place hidden away in the non-descript eastern stretch of Danforth just past Greektown.
In truth, it's hard not to like this place. They have a tomato melt sandwich that's just tomato, avocado, havarti cheese and house-prepared mayo. Sounds boring, but it's far from it. And they serve it (and all their sandwiches) on house-baked bread, most of which is vegan and/or gluten-free, and all of which is awesome.
So there it is. I like Teatree Cafe. And I'm starting to like quinoa the more my wife makes it for me. I can't be certain, but hell may be freezing over as we speak. -
Review from Mo J.
Toronto, ON
8/19/2010 2 photos
If I could have the Tomato Melt every day for the rest of my life, I would die happy.
And don't get me started on the cakes... *drool* -
Review from Nathan S.
Toronto, ON
4/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Came in on a Friday morning, about 9:00. The Cafe was deserted, no-one inside at all.
This however, was quite misleading, as the breakfast was quite delicious. I ordered a Hummus and alfalfa sprout sandwich, with quinoa soup. The two were earthy and delicious. The only qualm I have was that it was a little too long to come for being the only customer, but the atmosphere of the place almost forces you to slow down in a nice and relaxing way.
Inside, the Cafe is professional and clean. I loved it. The chairs at the front, though, are a little uncomfortable.
The Cafe has free wifi-but be warned- there are no outlets to charge your laptops or devices. -
Review from Marie M.
4/18/2011
In my quest to search for a perfect coffee hangout to read and study, I found myself at Teatree today on the Danforth.
I can't believe I found a vegetarian/ vegan coffee shop in GREEKTOWN. While everyone else is eating lamb, chicken and potatoes in nearby shops, this small little cafe serves soups, sandwiches, and baked goods that are vegan and vegetarian friendly, and some are also gluten free!
Their baked goods range from $0.99 to $3.50, but the vegan ones available today were about $2.99 to $3.50: trail mix bar, corn bread, banana bread and a chocolate & rasberry cupcake. I ordered the latter and a cup of organic and fair trade Colombia coffee ($ 1.99). The cupcake was fresh, moist and definitely baked today. It was delicious, but it wasn't all-that as I was able to save half of it for later. The only reason why I kept going at it was because I kept trying to find the rasberries! Needless to say, the rasberries were few. The coffee was self-served, stored in a serving thermos and it was lukewarm.... which is one of the worst thing possible for coffee lovers! Refills were available, but would you really care for another cup of lukewarm coffee?
The cafe features a small, quiet and relaxed atmosphere with neutral colors: mild green with wooden tables and chairs. It's clean, but the wait staff/ cashier needs to keep up with clearing the table tops of crumbs. (But just as I noted this, the cashier cleared the bar table by the window and the table in front of my table. Good timing, like he was reading my mind). It seems like its patrons all agree that it is a good study/ work space as the lady across from me was working on papers, two men behind her were discussing a project and a man in the sofa behind them was reading a magazine. I myself had my course reader open with my highlighter and pen ready to do some serious reading. The soft music definitely added to the studious environment of this place, although as I was making a note of the this, the music turned to catchy Metrix's Combat Baby -a song that I have not heard in ages! But then it turned to some fast tempo punk music and it just got too hard to read, although the music was set at a very low volume.
Toronto need more cafes like this! Where it's a relaxed and comfy studious environment where patrons can just enjoy their reading materials over coffee, tea, baked goods and light meals. However, my favourite coffee cafe city is still Vancouver, downtown Vancouver to be exact. (Trees Organic... oh how I missed thee!!!) Toronto's coffee culture needs some serious help, any contenders should visit downtown Vancouver for some inspiration. However, I'm glad I found Teatree today, it's a secret gem! -
Review from Isabella L.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2010 2 photos
I only tried two things from here. I had the gluten-free spiced pancakes and homemade quiche. The pancakes had a very chewy/packed bite. It's hard to describe, but I liked the texture of it. As for the spice, I thought it was a bit strong, but the jam was delightful! I love raspberries. As for the quiche, it was different from what I usually had in a quiche, but it was light and fluffy with quinoa and egg! Both were pretty good. I also got a banana muffin which was delicious. I absolutely LOVE banana cake/muffins!!
