Toronto Veg Eats!

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I think that Toronto's got some of the best vegan and vegetarian dining i've experienced in North America - so I want to share some of these amazing places with you (but i'm still tasting and updating as I go! These are either 100% vegetarian/vegan (up top of the list), or places with amazing veg* options (lower part of the list). Delicious!

 1. Calico Cafe - CLOSED

1226 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1M8
(416) 536-1883

Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhoods: Brockton Village, Bloordale Village, Wallace Emerson

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/19/2010

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 »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/27/2010

    I am going to preface this with the statement that i've only been to Calico once, and that was only… Read more »

 2. Fresh

147 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5V 2L7
(416) 599-4442

Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  9/20/2010

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 »

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 3. Fresh

894 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G3
(416) 913-2720

Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

5.0 star rating
  9/21/2010

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 »

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 4. Fresh

326 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1W5
(416) 531-2635

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  9/20/2010

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 »

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 5. Panacea Eco Shop - CLOSED

588 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M6G 1K4
(647) 350-3269

Categories: Men's Clothing, Grocery, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village

5.0 star rating
  7/21/2010

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 »

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 6. One Love Vegetarian

854 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON M5R 3G3
(416) 535-5683

Categories: Caribbean, Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, Seaton Village

5.0 star rating
  9/9/2010 ROTD 6/21/2011

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 »

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 7. Sadie's Diner & Juice Bar

504 Adelaide St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1T5
(416) 777-2343
4.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

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 »

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 8. Loving Hut

953 Eglinton Ave W
Toronto, ON M6C 2C4
(416) 782-4449

Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/27/2010

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 »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    2/24/2010 First to Review

    I have been to Loving Hut a couple of times since it opened, and I've not been disappointed yet. I… Read more »

 9. Urban Herbivore

64 Oxford St
Toronto, ON M5T 1P1
(416) 927-1231

Categories: Vegan, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  7/14/2010

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 »

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 10. Vegetarian Haven

17 Baldwin Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
(416) 621-3636

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/1/2010

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 »

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 11. Hibiscus

238 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7
(416) 364-6183

Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  7/14/2010

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 »

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 12. Camros Organic Eatery

25 Hayden St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2P2
(416) 960-0723

Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Persian/Iranian

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  9/9/2010

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 »

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 13. Le Commensal Fine Vegetarian Cuisine

655 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
(416) 596-9364

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  5/27/2010

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 »

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 14. M & B Yummy

1263 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1L5
(416) 516-2798

Categories: Vegetarian, Ethiopian

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

3.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

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 »

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 15. Udupi Palace

1460 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M4L 2A3
(416) 405-8189

Categories: Indian, Vegetarian

3.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

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 »

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 16. Pulp Kitchen - CLOSED

1129 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1L1
(416) 461-4612

Categories: Vegetarian, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

3.0 star rating
  8/25/2010

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 »

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 17. Magic Oven

270 Dupont St
Toronto, ON M5R 1V7
(416) 928-1555

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  8/17/2010

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 »

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 18. Rancho Relaxo

300 College St
Toronto, ON M5T 1R9
(416) 920-0366
4.0 star rating
  10/27/2009

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 »

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 19. Big Sushi

388 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X4
(416) 921-1468

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  7/1/2010

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 »

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 20. Pizzaiolo

834 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W
(416) 323-3456

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  7/21/2010

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 »

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 21. Pizzaiolo

454 Bloor St
Toronto, ON M5R
(416) 532-7222

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  7/21/2010

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 »

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 22. Lick's Homeburgers & Ice Cream

720 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
(416) 920-8884

Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/9/2010

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 »

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 23. Big Fat Burrito

285 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2M1
(416) 913-7487

Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  7/22/2010

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 »

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 24. Big Fat Burrito

529 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y4
(416) 792-4244

Category: Tex-Mex

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  7/22/2010

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 »

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 25. Poutini's House of Poutine

1112 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1H9

Categories: Fast Food, Poutineries

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

3.0 star rating
  8/10/2010

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 »

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 26. Moe's Southwest Grill - CLOSED

35 Eglinton Ave E
Toronto, ON M4P 1A1
(416) 489-6637

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

3.0 star rating
  7/16/2010

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 »

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 27. Green Earth Vegetarian Cuisine

385 Broadview Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 2M7
(416) 778-9199

Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2010

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 »

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 28. CrudaCafe

92 Front St E
Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
(647) 346-6502

Categories: Live/Raw Food, Vegan

Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2010 ROTD 1/23/2011

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 »

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 29. E L Ruddy Co Cafe

1371 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1Y3

Categories: Vegetarian, Coffee & Tea, Vegan

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  1/2/2011

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 »

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 30. Loving Hut

140 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5V 2L4
(647) 351-7618

Categories: Vegan, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  1/6/2011

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 »

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 31. Cafe 668

885 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1V9
(416) 703-0668

Categories: Vegetarian, Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  1/6/2011

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 »

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 32. Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine

229 Church St
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 203-9908

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2011

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 »

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 33. Bunner's

3054 Dundas West
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z7
(647) 352-2975

Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: The Junction

5.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

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 »

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 34. Hot Beans

160 Baldwin Street
Toronto, ON M5T 3K7
(647) 352-7581

Category: Vegan

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

5.0 star rating
  2/28/2011 ROTD 4/8/2011

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 »

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 35. Burrito Bandidos

362 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X2
(416) 944-9061

Category: Tex-Mex

Neighbourhood: The Annex

2.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

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 »

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 36. Basha Middle Eastern Grill

645 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6
(416) 944-2953

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/5/2011 ROTD 11/21/2011

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 »

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 37. YoYo's Yogurt Cafe

417 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
(647) 346-2917
4.0 star rating
  10/13/2011

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 »

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 38. Disgraceland

965 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6H 1L7
(647) 347-5263

Categories: Pubs, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Dovercourt

4.0 star rating
  10/16/2011

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 »

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 39. B.B.Ques

650 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 2H7
(416) 323-3663

Categories: Caterers, Barbeque

Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/26/2011

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 »

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 40. Urban Herbivore

220 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2L7

Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/27/2011

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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