Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson
If I could give Calico more than 5 stars, I would. Hell, i'd marry the place if I could - or at least the kitchen staff.
I went back recently to try the dinner menu, after having such a spectacular brunch experience, and I was certainly not…More »
I am going to preface this with the statement that i've only been to Calico once, and that was only… Read more »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
Fresh is pretty much my favourite place to have a meal in Toronto, and has been since before I even moved here. A stunning array of food and drinks served without much wait, little to no pretention, at reasonable prices. Note: my review for the…More »
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
See my general review here: http://www.yelp.com/re...
* Location note: this location's a bit off my radar now, although it was the first I ever visited when I was visiting Toronto. I think it's got a much nicer patio option than Spadina's…More »
Category:
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core
See my general review here: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
* Location note: Bloor tends to get much busier on weekends, but still turns tables around pretty well. The nicest bathrooms out of all the locations I think - a bit of a cramped waiting space for…More »
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Grocery,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
A stone's throw from the heart of the Annex, Panacea is pretty much a literal one-stop-shop for vegan goods and goodies. You don't know how lucky you are, Toronto!
Some other health food stores or supermarkets do carry a small crossover of products…More »
Categories:
Caribbean,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Seaton Village
They say hindsight is 20/20 - well, if hindsight could also taste, it'd be kicking me right now for not trying this place when I lived just around the corner from it.
But no matter! I have finally fallen into their tasty trap; their warm and…More »
Categories:
Diners,
Vegetarian,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
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…More »
I've been back to Loving Hut a number of times since my initial review, tried a few new things and enjoyed it all. I have repeated the Pho experience, and it's well worth it - one of the best noodle soups i've had anywhere.
I even had enough room to…More »
I have been to Loving Hut a couple of times since it opened, and I've not been disappointed yet. I… Read more »
Categories:
Vegan,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Hands-down my favourite place to get a custom salad in Toronto. I know they offer more, but every time I go i'm lured in by that gorgeous spread of ingredients waiting to be combined - sesame tempeh every time, baby. You get a good number of…More »
Category:
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Let's cut to the chase - this place doesn't mess around with their desserts. Cake smoothies? Cookie smoothies? PIE SMOOTHIES? Oh be still my slowly becoming diabetic heart. If you're after something a little more traditional, they do stock the…More »
Categories:
Vegan,
Vegetarian,
Gluten-Free
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Hibiscus hits a spot that many little (or not so little) veg places around Toronto can't - a simple offering of healthy salads and soups, but also a great range of decadent crepes, dairy-free ice cream and baked treats (cookies, slices & the like).
I…More »
Categories:
Gluten-Free,
Vegetarian,
Persian/Iranian
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
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…More »
Category:
Vegetarian
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
One of the main benefits of Le Commensal is the variety - they have a large buffet layout of salads, soups, mains and desserts. All of the food there is vegetarian and i'd hazard a guess that out of all of it at least 3/4 of it is vegan - and well…More »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Ethiopian
Neighbourhood: Parkdale
M&B Yummy was my introduction to Ethiopian food, and I mostly enjoyed the tastes and experience. I went with a couple of friends and after back-and-forthing over the menu quite a bit due to feeling like we couldn't make an informed choice, the owner…More »
When I have a craving for Indian, I make a point of heading out to Udupi Palace to get my fill. I believe this is Toronto's only vegetarian Indian restaurant (please correct me if i'm wrong, i'm always looking for more!) and their menu selections…More »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Juice Bars & Smoothies,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I've known about Pulp Kitchen for ages and ages, and have only just recently (late August) made it to their new location to give them a try. It's easy to get to, and the light and airy decor make it a pleasure to sit in and eat. Unfortunately I found…More »
This Magic Oven location is a nice compromise between fancy restaurant and diner-feel. The narrow, deep restaurant just across from Dupont subway station is pretty understated with its décor - it's clean and simple, some nice exposed brick walls and…More »
I definitely agree with Angela K, Rancho has a terrific and delicious range of vegetarian and vegan food. Even though they have a separate vegetarian section on their menu, most of what is in the rest of it can be veganised! There's soy sour cream…More »
There's so many sushi places on Bloor - i've tried a couple of others like Sushi on Bloor and New Generation - but Big Sushi remains my go-to for fresh, value for money, quick food.
I can't speak to the seafood and other meat menu options, but there's…More »
Of the various locations of Pizzaiolo i've been to downtown, this one has the nicest surrounds and the absolute freshest and most delicious slices. Don't know why this is, but it's a notch above (the already good) rest.
Pro-tip for the one weekend a…More »
I can't remember how I found out that Pizzaiolo has vegan slices, but i'm going to just project a general thankful vibe out there for the fact! Not just one vegan slice - THREE! Take that and stuff it, Pizza Pizza.
There's a great healthy slice - the…More »
A step up from a Harvey's veggie burger, Lick's Nature Burger is a delicious pattie that lets you indulge in fast food with some taste. Like Harvey's, you can specify what you want toppings-wise on your burger, and the selection is usually pretty…More »
If you like your burritos big, fat and now, you've come to the right place. Despite their constant stream of customers, the staff at Big Fat Burrito still churn out quality product in pretty good time - although the lineup can get a little crazy,…More »
My opinion of the food at this location goes along with my review of the Kensington Market location. I just wanted to make a special note about the staff at this takeaway-only BFB. I've dropped in here late night to grab a post-drink burrito and each…More »
Categories:
Fast Food,
Poutineries
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
Decided to wander out Queen West to finally try the vegan poutine option at Poutini's, and was quite happy. Their chips are of good quality, and the gravy's delicious - not too thick, spiced just right. Their use of Daiya vegan cheese is what makes…More »
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
If you're uptown and after tex-mex, i'd head for Moe's. It's pretty no-nonsense, it's in a good location, and you can sit in and loiter after you finish your meal.
I've tried their tacos and burritos, both of which i've gone the vegetarian option for…More »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
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…More »
Categories:
Live/Raw Food,
Vegan
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Throw out any ideas you have about snacking on carrot sticks and gnawing on trail mix as a concession to raw food, because Cruda is definitely a raw taste sensation!
They're tucked away in the basement of the St Lawrence Market, but the couple of…More »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Coffee & Tea,
Vegan
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
E.L. Ruddy is absolutely charming - I dare you to walk in the door and not gasp at its adorableness!
This cosy cafe out on Dundas West feels a little out of the way, but it's well worth the visit. From the mismatched vintage furniture and sugar pots…More »
Categories:
Vegan,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
I was excited to hear that a downtown location of Loving Hut had opened - i've been enjoying the food at the Eglinton location for many months now without disappointment.
You will find the same inoffensive decor here, as well as the same TVs showing…More »
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods
Considering the other reviews, I guess i've been lucky with the couple of visits i've had to Cafe 668. Both my visits (to their new location further west on Dundas) have been weekday evenings when the restaurant's been quiet, so service has been…More »
Felafels are amazingly tasty as in other locations, & the felafel sandwich is a great quick lunch option that's full of deliciousness and flavour. Handy to Y&D Square, Ryerson university.
More like a 3.5 because of the layout of the place (it can get…More »
Categories:
Gluten-Free,
Vegan,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: The Junction
These are the best professional gluten free tasty treats i've had outside of Babycakes NYC/LA. Bunners are pretty new in Toronto, and i've only popped in a couple of times, but they have certainly made an impression.
Bunners primarily cater to the…More »
Category:
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Holy Hot Beans, Batman! Toronto's latest vegan haunt is rocking some serious taste mojo. They've been open barely a week now, but having even only been there once, I wish they'd ALWAYS bean here. (Oh yes.)
Toronto's got some fairly decent vegan…More »
Soupy burrito sadness! I had the sloppiest burrito i've ever experienced at Burrito Bandidos recently. I opted for a whole wheat tortilla TVP veggie burrito (sans cheese/sour cream), and it was just a hot, wet mess. Barely flavourful, either. I've…More »
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Incredibly tasty spot for a Middle Eastern snack in the Yonge/Bloor area. So incredibly tasty you'll be mumbling "ohmygoshwhatisgoingonTHISISSO GOOD" with each bite. Basha fries must be cut with crack cocaine, because you're likely to inhale a…More »
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
YoYo's is tucked away in a slightly awkward spot at Spadina/Bloor, but worth dropping in for a treat. Scoot on inside and you'll find yourself in a colourful little froyo cafe with a little seating and some friendly staff.
They have quite a lot of…More »
Categories:
Pubs,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Dovercourt
There's something to be said about a solid dive bar. No pretenses, just grab a seat anywhere and chow down/chug drinks. Disgraceland is a dive bar that is comfortable over grungy, and has pretty decent service over having ambivalent hipsters ignore…More »
Cheap but not nasty, BBQues hits the spot as far as fast-food quick snacks go. I can get a veggie dog with a nice range of toppings, plus fries (I always opt for the delicious wedge-cut ones) for under $5 with change to spare. There's also a veggie…More »
It's so WEIRD that there's a vegan place in a massive mall food court in downtown Toronto. So weird! But it's pretty awesome being able to get a proper bite to eat while flailing about through the masses of shoppers and loitering teens.
The basics on…More »
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceOctober 2009
Things I LoveHard cider, strawberries, dark chocolate, board games, coffee, banana bread, bagels, hummus, museums, travel, cherry pie, Twin Peaks, the Weakerthans, riding on streetcars, tofu, Firefly, Spaced
Find Me Ina museum somewhere, no doubt.
My HometownBrisbane, Australia
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm an admin monkey by day, potato chip fiend by night.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI make the most of finding vegan treats and writing about them!
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My Favourite MovieCan't choose, so have my childhood trio: Beetlejuice/ Goonies/ Princess Bride
My Last Meal On EarthBrothers Pear and Strawberry Cider.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I really, really suck at French.
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