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Catchline: 'Must munch on veggie brunch.' Everyone loves brunch, even people who've seen pure joy in a pig's eye and given up on eating their new friends as an artery-clogging breakfast food. You don't have to sacrifice anything - a life or flavour, to enjoy this all important weekend meal. These fine establishments all serve up excellent vegetarian and vegan brunch options.

 1. Prime

18 St Thomas St
Toronto, ON M5S 3E7
(416) 971-9666

Categories: Steakhouses, Vegan, Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  11/17/2011

I haven't set foot in a steakhouse since a friend had a birthday at the Keg Mansion a decade ago. I spent that evening eating greasy garlic toast because they didn't have a single vegetarian entree and all the vegetable side dishes(steamed greens,…More »

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 2. 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
  11/11/2010 ROTD 6/12/2011

Yay! A new veggie brunch spot. E.L. Ruddy is keeping good company with Sadie's and Calico. I joined some friends for a late weekend brunch there to check it out. On only their second weekend in business, E.L. Ruddy is still in its infancy but I think…More »

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 3. The Hogtown Vegan

834 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M6G 1M2
(416) 901-9779

Categories: Vegan, Southern

Neighbourhoods: Christie Pits, Bickford Park

4.0 star rating
  8/2/2011

My first visit to Hogtown was not the experience I was hoping for. The place was hot and in the colour of the heat, the menu seemed heavy and greasy. I got the wings and while they were well done themselves, the dill and hot sauce dippers were not to…More »

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 4. Starving Artist

584 Lansdowne Ave
Toronto, ON M6H 3
(647) 342-5058

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Wallace Emerson

4.0 star rating
  2/26/2010

Starving Artists delivers a real solid on the vegan, gluten-free waffles. To accompany them they provide real maple syrup(a must), a small salad and your choice of fruit, beans or something else I can't remember.

I got the fruit but it was mostly…More »

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 5. Amy's Place

3234 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
USA
(716) 832-6666

Categories: Diners, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Main Street

4.0 star rating
  12/30/2009

Who knew there were cool people and places hiding out in Buffalo? This is a wicked little diner that seems homey and community oriented in a way that opposes my image of western New York as an endless car paradise boxed in by greasy fastfood and…More »

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 6. Heartwood

6250 Quinpool Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 1A3
(902) 425-2808
5.0 star rating
  1/11/2010

This is the best all vegetarian restaurant in Halifax. I'm so glad they switched from that pay-by-weight format that drives me crazy at places like Le Commensal in Toronto.

Heartwood is vegan-friendly and has great baked items you can get to-go. The…More »

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 7. Jane's On The Common

2394 Robie St
Halifax, NS B3K 4M7
(902) 431-5683
5.0 star rating
  1/11/2010

Jane's on the Common is head and shoulders above all other restaurants in Halifax. Their menu is thoughtful, creative, fresh, local, and most importantly tastes amazing.

For brunch I recommend the vegan banana french toast. It's made with coconut…More »

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 8. The Coup

924 17 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2T 0A2
(403) 541-1041

Category: Vegetarian

5.0 star rating
  12/28/2009

Only in Calgary would a trendy and successful vegetarian restaurant be considered a 'coup'.

Let's face it, this is one of the least animal-friendly cities in the developed world where their biggest claim to fame is a yearly 'Stampede' that results in…More »

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 9. 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
  1/11/2010

It's no secret that I love Calico.

Not only is it named after a type of patchy tri-coloured lady cat(at least I think it is) but it's got something special going for it. It's a cozy, little hole-in-the-wall type place that makes you think 'I wasn't…More »

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