Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

Ontario

Ajax Barrie Bowmanville Brampton Burlington Concord Etobicoke Guelph Hamilton Kitchener London Markham Mississauga Niagara Falls North York Oakville Oshawa Ottawa Peterborough Richmond Hill Scarborough St. Catharines Stoney Creek Sudbury Thornhill Thunder Bay Toronto Vaughan Waterdown Waterloo Whitby Windsor

Ajax

·Veggie Planet

1801 Harwood Ave. N., Unit 19, Ajax, ON L1T 0K8

905-428-1801

Vegetarian. Traditional style burgers and pizza are getting a makeover at Veggie Planet. The Indian cuisine is infused in every dish and drink. All menu items are made with fresh and locally supplied ingredients and are coded for those with special dietary preferences (Vegan, Jain or Swaminarayan). There are six (6) burger options from which to choose including Timi (vegetarian fish) patty topped with fresh veggies and cheese. All burger selections are served with either fries, potato wedges, or onion rings. The ‘Tadka’ or ‘Tempering’ menu includes eight (8) options, and Let’s not forget the ‘Planet Specials’ like Fried Kawa in a drumstick style and Fried vegetarian/vegan timi nuggets.

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Barrie

··The Vegan Pantry

34 Ross St., Barrie, ON L4N 1E9

705-734-1211

Vegan/bakery/café. Focusing on the “underserved” vegan, The Vegan Pantry offers a menu that is not only vegan but also gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Some might consider those qualities restricting, but, rest assured, this is one bountiful pantry. The bakery items steal the spotlight, with selections such as the Ah Caramel (a rich brownie topped not only with vanilla frosting and house made caramel sauce but also then dipped in vegan milk chocolate) and the Hello Dolly Bar (with a graham cracker crust and loaded with toasted coconut, pecans, and “oodles” of melted chocolate chips). But if you’re looking for something savory, they also offer vegan cheese; grab’n go items such as the buffalo jackfruit dip or their omelet mix made with chickpea flour; freezer meals that include the 6-pack of Cheezy Mozza Sticks, breaded with a mix of gluten-free breadcrumbs and herbs; and ready-to-eat pizza. If you are in party-planning mode, wow your guests and save yourself the stress by ordering from their selection of party platters, followed by a scrumptious party cake, like the carrot cake or the vanilla sponge cake with strawberry frosting.

··Valiant's

112 Dunlop St. E., Barrie, ON L4M 1A4

(705) 718-4193

Vegan/organic/fast food. Offers a fresh take on fast food. Enjoy burgers, dawgs, sandwiches, wings, pizza, salads, fries, and more.

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Bowmanville

··Copper Branch

2377 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville, ON L1C 5A5

Vegan. Copper Branch describes itself as a “Vegan Powerhouse” with a menu that lives up to the title. Stop in for a hearty breakfast with the Tofu Scramble Burrito and a Dairy Free Cappuccino. Or try some of the vegan versions of other classic dishes throughout the day. Options include the Mushroom Galaxy Burger, Organic Quinoa Chili, or Vegan Poutine. Be sure to check out the smoothie and dessert menus as well. All dishes are available gluten free, but organic Kamut bread is also available.

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Brampton

··Brar Sweets and Restaurant

199 Advance Blvd., Unit 12, Brampton, ON L6T 4N2

(905) 799-1625

Vegan/Indian. Enjoy vegan Indian snacks, desserts, and other items at Brar Sweets.

··Copper Branch

Bramalea City Centre, 48 Peel Centre, Brampton, ON L6T 5M2

Vegan. See description under Bowmanville, ON Canada entry.

·Dosa Den

10 Gillingham Dr., Unit #104, Floor 1, Brampton, ON L6X 5A5

905-497-3672

Vegetarian/Indian. Enjoy a wide variety of appetizers, dosas, uttapam, chana masala, and more. They offer a kid's menu as well.

·Honest Restaurant

1 Steeles Ave. E., Brampton, ON L6W 4J4

905-450-3638

Vegetarian. At Honest Restaurant you will find authentic Indian cuisine. They started as a family street cart based in Ahmedabad. You can now find them in Thailand and various locations in the United States. All dishes are cooked to order, and you’ll never find frozen or processed foods here! Samosas, dosas, vegetable dal, and rice dishes are all great options to try! If you’re vegan, ask if the food is cooked with ghee, cheese, or yogurt, and if it can be prepared without them. You will also find interesting menu items such as pizza, sandwiches, and Indian Chinese dishes.

·Khalsa Pizza

470 Chrysler Dr., Brampton, ON L6S 0C1

(905) 799-1800

Vegetarian pizzeria. Khalsa Pizza is completely vegetarian, offering rennet-free cheese, as well as vegan pizza with vegan cheese/vegan meats. Toppings include sweet corn, paneer, grilled zucchini, broccoli, tofu, and veggie versions of pepperoni, meatballs, and ground beef. In addition, they have vegan veggie burgers and are kid-friendly, too!

··Odd Burger

9055 Airport Rd., Brampton, ON L6S 0B8

289-748-3941

Vegan/bakery. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

·Rajdhani

2260 Bovaird Dr. Unit 106, Brampton, ON L6R 3J5

(905) 789-9901

811 Bovaird Dr. West, Brampton, ON L6X 6T9

(905) 796-2177

Vegetarian/Indian. See description under Etobicoke, ON entry.

·Vinayagar Vilas

85 Kennedy Rd. S #31, Brampton, ON L6W 3E7

905-796-2411

Vegetarian/Indian. Offers Sri Lankan and South Indian vegetarian cuisine. They serve rotti, pasta dishes, noddle dishes, and uppuma dishes. They also have many sweet treats to pick from! They have vaipan, soosiyam, and mothgam balls. They also offer samosas, spring rolls, and veggie rolls.

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Burlington

··Kelly's Bake Shoppe

401 Brant St., Burlington, ON L7R 2E9

(905) 333-1400

Vegan/bakery/café. Kelly's Bake Shoppe is located on the western shores of Lake Ontario. This bakery, run by a mother-and-daughter team, makes all-vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free cupcakes (28 rotating flavors!), cookies, donuts, soft-serve, and a variety of other desserts. Teas and coffees are also served. The bakery uses organic and fair-trade ingredients when possible. Seating is limited, so it’s probably best to take your baked good to go. Catering and delivery options are also available; the bakery delivers all throughout the greater Toronto area from Grimsby to Ajax.

··Lettuce Love Café

399 John St., Burlington, ON L7R 2K3

(905) 637-2700

Vegan/natural foods/café/bakery/juice bar. Lettuce Love pretty much has it all! In addition to a vegan café, they have a gluten-free bakery, natural foods store, and organic juice bar. They also host cooking classes. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, wraps, bowls, soups, and more! Save room for dessert including maybe a Caramel Chocolate Brownie or Red Velvet Cupcake -- all vegan and gluten-free! Lettuce Loves cares about its impact on the environment; they use organic, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, as well as biodegradable food containers. Outdoor seating is available on their patio, decorated in pink and lime green. The café is located in downtown Burlington, only a few blocks from the lakefront of Lake Ontario.

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Concord

·Tinh Tam Trai

3255 Rutherford Rd. #10, Concord, ON L4K 5Y5

905-738-9692

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. Tinh Tam Trai’s motto, “Live Green – Be Healthy – Peaceful,” is reflected in their food preparation, from the selection of raw ingredients to the cooking utensils they use. Most dishes feature imitation meats. A few notable vegan options are Seafood Gumbo Noodle Soup, Tofu Stir-fry With Vegetables in Peanut Sauce, and a variety of bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwiches). Party trays are available. Located at intersection with highway 400, near Vaughan Mills.

·Veggie Planet

3175 Rutherford Rd. #52, Concord, ON L4K 5Y6

905-597-7950

Vegetarian. See description under Mississauga, Ontario listing.

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Etobicoke

·Honest Restaurant

25 Woodbine Downs Blvd. Unit 6-7,, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6N5

416-674-2292

Vegetarian/Indian. At Honest Restaurant you will find authentic Indian cuisine. They started as a family street cart based in Ahmedabad. You can now find them in Thailand and various locations in the United States. All dishes are cooked to order, and you’ll never find frozen or processed foods here! Samosas, dosas, vegetable dal, and rice dishes are all great options to try! If you’re vegan, ask if the food is cooked with ghee, cheese, or yogurt, and if it can be prepared without them. You will also find interesting menu items such as pizza, sandwiches, and Indian Chinese dishes.

·Rajdhani

2658 Islington Ave., Etobicoke, ON M9V 2X5

(416) 748-7108

Vegetarian/Indian. This restaurant specializes in South Indian cuisine, including vegan pakoras, channa garam masala, curried spinach, thali, and more. No eggs are used in any of the dishes.

·Thrive Organic Kitchen & Café

3473 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke, ON M8W 1N5

(416) 252-7700

Vegetarian/café. Thrive Organic Café is entirely vegetarian and most of their meals can easily be made vegan. Thrive offers a wide variety of options including tacos, a squash quesadilla, smoothie bowls, pizza, burgers, and salads. They also serve fresh juices and smoothies with multiple add-in smoothie options. To finish the meal, they have plenty of raw desserts and baked goods to choose from including mango cashew cake, avocado chocolate mousse, spelt cookies with coconut and cranberries, and much more. Thrive has something delicious for everyone, and their menus are clearly labelled to indicate vegan options.

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Guelph

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Elora and Kitchener.)

·The Cornerstone

1 Wyndham St. N., Guelph, ON N1H 4E2

(519) 827-0145

Vegetarian. This homey restaurant with a coffeehouse atmosphere offers bagels, appetizers, hummus, salads, soups, wraps, tofu dishes, pastas, pizzas, a three-bean burrito, a black bean burger served with a side salad and pilaf, dairy-free desserts, and an extensive tea menu. Live jazz is performed Sunday nights.

·Zen Gardens

104 Surrey St., E., Guelph, ON N1H 3P9

(519) 341-0866

Vegetarian/Chinese. Zen Gardens offers Chinese cuisine that is completely vegetarian and very vegan-friendly. Enjoy noodle soups, sushi, some unusual mock meat dishes, and many other choices. They feature an extensive selection of hot teas as well.

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Hamilton

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Oakville.)

··Odd Burger

920 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton, ON L9A 5C5

289-246-0985

Vegan/fast food. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

··Planted In Hamilton

225 John St. S, Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8N 2C7

(289) 389-6676

Vegan. Planted in Hamilton’s goal is to help people realize how delicious food can be, even when made with no gluten or animal products. This entirely vegan and gluten-free restaurant offers a menu with a wide variety: chickpea wings, meatball philly subs, sweet potato street tacos, and papaya pies are guaranteed to satisfy any craving. Planted also provides recipes on their website, so anyone can make their own restaurant-quality dish right at home. Check out their website to see upcoming events, including wellness retreats and live music.

··Rise Above Pizza & Wings

274 James St. N., Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3

289-389-2642

Vegan/pizzeria. This vegan pizzeria, which has gluten-free options as well, offers pie options so creative that they put traditional pizzerias to shame. Case in point: The Deep-Fried Pickle Pizza, which is topped with house-made ranch sauce, tangy pickles, shredded mozzarella, their crunchy beer batter topping, and dill, or The Big Kahuna, which is made with a base of seasoned pineapple purée, shredded mozzarella, steak, more pineapple, and topped with zhoug (a spicy cilantro sauce), and onion rings. Yes, onion rings—on top of the pizza. Their extensive menu also offers starters (including sour cream and onion rings and deep-fried pickles), subs, wraps, and pasta (including the Tri-force of Cheese Pasta). If you are still hungry after all that, do not fear, because dessert is also available—and you can follow up your dinner pizza with a personal-sized chocolate chip cookie dessert pizza.

··The Hearty Hooligan

292 Ottawa St. North, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Z9

(905) 807-0577

Vegan. Serves a wide variety of items including a vegan BLT, savory calzones, and dessert.

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Kitchener

··Café Pyrus

16 Charles St., Kitchener, ON N2G 1H2

(519) 954-7705

Vegan/café/organic/coffeehouse. This fun and eclectic café is a great place to not only grab a bite, but it is also a great little place to hang out with friends or have some quiet time alone. Besides offering organic ingredients on their completely vegan menu, enjoy coffee, tea, and other specialty drinks, including hot and cold varieties, as well. Café Pyrus also provides magazines and board games to keep you entertained. All of this is served up in an inviting atmosphere with high ceilings, comfy couches and chairs, and local art. Check their website for more information on special events like movie nights and music shows! Cash only.

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London

··Odd Burger

102-645 Commissioners Rd. E., London, ON N6C 2T9

519-930-7515

Vegan/fast food. See description under Toronto, ON Canada entry.

··Plant Matter Kitchen

162 Wortley Rd., London, ON N6C 3P7

(519) 660-3663

Vegan/organic. Lunch items include Mac & Cheese, Curry Wrap, Veggie Burger, pizza, soup, and more. Dinner cuisine includes Pizza with side soup and salad, Shepherd's Pie, Caesar Salad, and more. Sunday brunch dishes include Breakfast Burrito, Mega Bowl, and more.

··V Food Spot

547 Hamilton Rd., London, ON N5Z 1S5

(289) 700-8413

Vegan. You won’t go wrong with simple comfort food from the V Food Spot! Choosing between a Reuben, Spinach Grilled Cheese, Pierogis, Cauliflower Wings, Mozza Sticks, or Mac & Cheese should do it. Cheesy Jalepeño Popper Panini or Grilled Veggie Stack are other popular options and be sure to top it off with one of their many special topping doughnuts made in house daily!

·Zen Gardens

344 Dundas St., London, ON N6B 1V7

(519) 433-6688

Vegetarian/Chinese. See description under Guelph, Ontario.

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Markham

·Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant

7131 Kennedy Rd., Unit #8, Markham, ON L3R 0T4

(905) 479-8381

Vegetarian/Chinese. Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant offers Cantonese-style vegetarian fare. Mock meats and mock fish are available along with an extensive dim sum selection. The restaurant is located in the heart of Markham, in the Market Village Shopping Centre. Cash only.

·Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine

8362 Kennedy Rd., Unit 2, Markham, ON L3R 9E5

(905) 415-9988

Vegetarian/Japanese/Thai. Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine serves all-vegetarian Japanese and Thai foods. Their menu features a lot of variety and includes Veg Shrimp Teriyaki, Veggie Steak Hot Plate, Satay Veggie Beef Hot Pot, and Sweet Corn Tofu Thick Soup. Tenon is well-known for their excellent, and completely vegetarian, sushi. Try their Caterpillar, Spider Maki, or Sweet Potato Special Roll.

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Mississauga

··Community

89 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga, ON L5G 1C9

905-271-0486

Vegan/eclectic. Community is an upscale vegan restaurant located in Oakville, Ontario. Entrees include Caesar wrap with crispy tofu, truffle gnocchi, and ragu rose with jackfruit and cashew crema. Small plates include chaat masala, heart of palm "crab" cakes, and more! You may want to call ahead for reservations.

·Guru Lukshmi

7070 Saint Barbara Blvd., Units #45 and 50, Mississauga, ON L5W 0E6

905-795-2299

Vegetarian/Indian. Enjoy South Indian dishes including Idly, dosa, and sambhar. Appetizers include Samosa (Fried Indian pastry stuffed with flavoured potatoes served with coriander and tamarind chutney); 49 different Dosas, including Coriander Dosa (fresh coriander and spices crushed into a fine paste with a traditional mortar and spread on dosa); 16 different Uthapams, including Jain Fresh Vegetable Spring Uthapam (fresh shredded carrots, cabbage, green and red peppers, tomato, coriander and green chilies topped on the uthapam). Desserts include Chocolate Dosa (rich melted chocolate spread on dosa topped with cashew nuts and dusted with powdered sugar).

··Nourishmoi Power Foods

229 Lakeshore Rd. East, Mississauga, ON L5G 1G8

(905) 274-5777

Vegan/eclectic. Nourishmoi Power Foods aims to provide fresh, flavorful, and nutritious foods. That doesn't mean you can't get a veggie burger if you want one! But with options like their Waikiki poke, Thai peanut bowl, or ko chang salad, this is not your typical vegan dinner. They have lots of gluten-free options as well, plus a full bar, so there's something for everyone here!

·Saravanaa Bhavan

4559 Hurontario St., Unit 12B, Mississauga, ON L4Z 3L9

(905) 290-0769

Vegetarian/Indian. Saravanaa Bhavan is part of the popular Chennai-based international franchise. Specializing in South Indian vegetarian cuisine, the restaurant offers traditional dishes including dosa, naan, vada, and rice dishes. Don't miss their terrific daily lunch buffet! This location is at the Mississauga Market Place.

·Swagruhas Dosa Home

2970 Drew Rd., Unit 101, Mississauga, ON L4T 0A1

(905) 673-2244

Vegetarian/Indian. Swagruhas Dosa Home offers flavorful and authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. There are so many different types of Dosa dishes that you might have trouble choosing! Of course, if you get the special lunch buffet, you can have one of everything! Swagruhas is located off Airport Road, next to Malton Gurudwara and opposite Golden Groceries.

·Veggie Planet

6985 Davand Dr., Unit 1, Mississauga, ON L5T 1Y7

Vegetarian/Indian. Traditional style burgers and pizza are getting a makeover at Veggie Planet. The Indian cuisine is infused in every dish and drink. All menu items are made with fresh and locally supplied ingredients and are coded for those with special dietary preferences (Vegan, Jain or Swaminarayan). There are six (6) burger options from which to choose including Timi (vegetarian fish) patty topped with fresh veggies and cheese. All burger selections are served with either fries, potato wedges, or onion rings. The ‘Tadka’ or ‘Tempering’ menu includes eight (8) options, and Let’s not forget the ‘Planet Specials’ like Fried Kawa in a drumstick style and Fried vegetarian/vegan timi nuggets.

·Zen Gardens

6980 Maritz Dr., Unit 6, Mississauga, ON L5W 1Z3

(905) 461-2498

Vegetarian/Chinese. See description under Guelph, Ontario.

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Niagara Falls

Queens Coach Restaurant

2845 St. Paul Ave., Niagara Falls, ON L2J 2L3

905-374-8921

American. The Queen’s Coach Family Restaurant has been family-owned and operated since it began in 1995, known for its variety of classic, home-cooked dishes. With a commitment to generous portions at reasonable prices, it has become a go-to spot for locals and visitors to the Niagara Falls area. Furthermore, emphasizing their motto of “something for everyone,” this restaurant offers an extensive vegan menu to cater to diverse dietary preferences. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of food, including pastas, soups, salads, and sandwiches, as well as popular breakfast items like The Funky Monkey. This focus on inclusivity ensures there’s truly something to please every palate.

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North York

··Chic Peas

5210 Yonge St., North York, ON M2N 5P6

647-207-7395

Vegan. Offers online cooking classes, and opportunity to “Donate a Meal” to those in need. Enjoy smoothies, soups, snacks, wraps, Build Your Own Buddha Bowl/Salad (fresh selection of veggies, legumes and grains with your choice of sesame turmeric tahini or Asian sesame salad dressing); “Super Delish Hot Meals” (choice of grains that alternate with roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa plus choice of 2 stews, which change weekly, plus fresh veggies/salad); baked goods; and specialty drinks.

·Flower Lantern

2437 Finch Ave. W., North York, ON M9M 2E7

(416) 746-9888

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. This is the place if you like mock meat options! From mango salad, fried wonton, and spring rolls to many noodle bowl and rice dish options. With a feeling of peace and happiness from the moment you walk in the door, your tummy will be sure to thank you.

La Mexicana Restaurant

3337 Bathurst St., North York, ON M6A 2B7

(416) 783-9452

Mexican. This restaurant features authentic Mexican cuisine, Latin American music, and an open outdoor patio. Choose from several vegetarian dishes, including Vegetable Enchiladas, Chilaquiles (Mexican Lasagna), Chili Rellenos, and an eggplant casserole.

··The Veggie Thali

1410 Victoria Park Ave., North York, ON M4A 2L8

416-285-8344

Vegan/Indian. The Veggie Thali offers vegan Indian food for a great quick bite to eat or a casual sit down. They have made-to-order steamed basmati rice, roti, or papadum. They also serve veggie kabab wraps, samosas, and veggie biryanis. Check out their Facebook or Instagram page to see all the colorful dishes they have available!

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Oakville

·A1 Sweets & Restaurant

2345 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville, ON L6H 6N9

(905) 257-0808

Vegetarian/Indian. A1 Sweets & Restaurant offers 100% vegetarian Indian cuisine at great prices. Specializing in Punjabi cuisine, A1 uses spices to bring out the flavor of each dish; these spices include coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, red chilli powder, turmeric, and mustard.

··Community

343 Kerr St., Oakville, ON L6K 3B7

(905) 582-3581

Vegan/eclectic. Community is an upscale vegan restaurant located in Oakville, Ontario. Entrees include Caesar wrap with crispy tofu, truffle gnocchi, and ragu rose with jackfruit and cashew crema. Small plates include chaat masala, heart of palm "crab" cakes, and more! You may want to call ahead for reservations.

··Lettuce Love Café

326 Kerr St., Oakville, ON L6K 3B5

(905) 339-2046

Vegan. Enjoy soup, salad, chili, various bowls, sandwiches, weekend brunch options, and much more.

··Odd Burger

A2-280 North Service Rd. W., Oakville, ON L6M 2S2

Vegan/Burger Joint. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

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Oshawa

··Odd Burger

6-212 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, ON L1G 1Z7

Vegan. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

··Portobello Road

21 Bond St. E., Oshawa, ON L1G 1A8

905-723-6465

Vegan. Enjoy a variety of sourdough pizzas including Margherita and Spicy Mushroom, as well as handmade pasta dishes such as Bucatini and Agnolotti. They also have appetizers and dessert.

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Ottawa

··Chickpeas

500 Terminal Ave. Unit A05, Ottawa, ON K1G 0Z3

(613) 789-8998

Vegan/Middle Eastern. Soaking over 30,000 organic chickpeas every night, the restaurant lives up to its name. Chickpeas offers six flavors of hummus – black bean, red beet, roasted red pepper, avocado, mango, and kiwi. Regular falafel is offered along with fawaffles – falafel shaped liked waffles – and falafel chips. Warm pita bread and fresh vegetables complement the chickpea-based meals. Specialty coffees and house-made herbal teas are also available.

·Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet

212 Somerset St., E., Ottawa, ON K1N 6V4

(613) 565-6544

Vegetarian. Govinda's, the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Ottawa, offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes served buffet-style.

··Little Jo Berry's

1303 Wellington St. West, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1

(613) 761-8000

Vegan/bakery/café. Little Jo Berry’s is an all-vegan café and bakery. The restaurant serves standard coffee drinks as well as an ever-rotating selection of savory items, desserts, and pastries. Past lunch items include broccoli and cheese pretzel buns, curried kale salad, poutine, and sausage-ricotta pizza. Besides the savory items, the restaurant also has desserts like donuts, cookies, cakes, macarons, scones, and milkshakes. Gluten-free savory items and desserts are always available.

··Odd Burger

5-1050 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K1S 3X2

Vegan/Burger Joint. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

·Peace-Garden

47 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1

(613) 562-2434

Vegetarian/international. Peace-Garden is a small vegetarian café offering salads, sandwiches, Indian dishes, lasagna, baked potatoes, soy burgers, homemade desserts, and more. They offer many vegan options including vegan chocolate truffles.

·Pure Kitchen

357 Richmond Rd., Ottawa, ON K2A 0E7

(613) 680-5500

Vegetarian. Located in Westboro right down the street from Pure Yoga. This is a vegetarian cafe with a wide variety of vegan options. The menu features hearty options like the Grateful Bowl (with tofu dumplings and rice noodles) or lighter fare like the Carefree Tacos (with vegan sour cream). Be sure to ask about dessert specials! The annotated menu indicates gluten-free options. Many grab-and-go items available as well.

··Strawberry Blond Bakery

114B Grange Ave., Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B1

(613) 725-2253

Vegan/bakery. This bakery offers vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free items such as cupcakes, cookies, pies, tarts, scones, and much more.

·The Green Door

198 Main St., Ottawa, ON K1S 1C6

(613) 234-9597

Vegetarian/natural foods. The Green Door specializes in macrobiotic foods and organic foods; very few dairy products or eggs are used, and food is sold by the pound. They offer salads, soups, breads, quiche, lasagna, stir-fries, desserts, and much more. Items are clearly marked as vegetarian or vegan. Organic flours are used in sourdough baking, yeast-free baked goods, wheat-free breads, and sugar-free baked goods (no honey is used).

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Peterborough

··Nateure's Plate

182 Charlotte St., Peterborough, ON K9J 8T2

(705) 874-1215

Vegan. Nateure’s Plate is a newly renovated plant-based eatery/bar in Peterborough, Ontario. They veganize traditionally meat-based menu options, including mozzarella sticks with marinara and chicken parmesan. It’s great for a group of vegans/non-vegans, kids, and anyone looking to indulge in delicious comfort food.

··Revelstoke

641 George St. N., Peterborough, ON K9H 3S7

705-775-5757

Vegan café. See description under Toronto, ON entry.

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Richmond Hill

·Gourmet Vegetarian

280 W. Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3Z1

(905) 886-0680

Vegetarian/Chinese. Gourmet Vegetarian offers an extensive menu of affordable and creative veggie dishes. Enjoy your meal in their relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is located in Jubilee Square. Cash only.

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Scarborough

·A1 Sweets & Restaurant

3300 McNicoll Ave., Ste. 18A, Scarborough, ON M1V 5J6

(416) 299-9424

Vegetarian/Indian. This location is at Middlefield, near Scarborough Sikh Temple. See description under Oakville, Ontario.

·Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

3838 Midland Ave., Scarborough, ON M1V 5K5

(416) 412-3140

Vegetarian/Chinese. This restaurant offers more than 60 dishes, including Sweet & Sour Soup, Lemon Mock Chicken, mock meats, and other entrées.

·Saravanaa Bhavan

1571 Sandhurst Circle, Unit 153, Scarborough, ON M1V 1V2

(416) 293-7755

Vegetarian/Indian. This location is at Woodside Square, at Finch & McCowan. See description under Mississauga, Ontario.

locations

St. Catharines

·Beechwood Doughnuts

5 James St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 5B7

(905) 682-6887

Vegetarian/bakery. This popular specialty doughnut shop offers a range of vegan and vegetarian selections. Flavors include Triple Berry doughnuts (with strawberry dip and raspberry drizzle), Turtles doughnuts (chocolate dip with whole pecans and caramel drizzle), and Pineapple Coconut (or Piña Colada) fritters.

Cafe Garibaldi Ristorante

375 St. Paul St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 3N1

(905) 988-9033

Italian. This restaurant has a traditionall Italian menu and a vegan menu. Offers vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Veggie dishes include Barley Lentil Soup, Mediterranean Farro Salad, Vegetable Risotto, Pasta e Ceci, Grilled Vegetable Panini, and Crostata di Frutta. Reservations recommended. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner.

··Rise Above Bakery

120 St. Paul St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M2

(289) 362-2636

Vegan/bakery/café. Rise Above Bakery, located in the heart of downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, is a small and eclectic bakery and café with a specialty for artisan vegan doughnuts. The café offers various soups, salads, and entrées that emphasize vegetables and legumes. Their motto is "Life's too short to make others' shorter," and if you think this is witty, check out their webpage where they have shirts with the logo and motto available for purchase. Reservations are accepted.

Spicy Thai Restaurant

208 Church St., St. Catharines, ON L2R 3E9

(905) 687-8424

Thai. Spicy Thai Restaurant offers authentic and flavorful Thai cuisine. Almost any menu item can be made vegetarian or vegan upon request. They can also adjust the spice level of each dish according to your preference. Spicy Thai is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Reservations are recommended.

locations

Stoney Creek

··Raw Roots

38 King St. E., Unit 2, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1K1

905-930-9047

Vegan/raw foods/café. Raw Roots is an eco-conscious restaurant dedicated to promoting wellness through nourishing, plant-based cuisine. With a menu rooted in organic, whole foods, it primarily focuses on providing fresh juices, smoothies, and smoothie bowls. However, seasonal ingredients play a central role in their offerings, with a menu that shifts to include fall soups, pumpkin pie, and more. Committed to both health and sustainability, Raw Roots ensures that every dish is served in 100% compostable containers, aligning with their mission to reduce environmental impact. Beyond the restaurant, Raw Roots extends its reach through a food truck that can be booked for a variety of events, from birthdays to weddings. The restaurant also runs a program designed to help students thrive through proper nutrition. Through its entirely vegan mission, Raw Roots is all about cultivating wellness through food and community.

locations

Sudbury

··Tucos Taco Lounge

582 Kathleen St., Sudbury, ON P3C 2N3

(705) 222-8459

Vegan/Mexican. With a casual vibe, and laid-back ambience, some of the delicious vegan dishes they offer include the signature Carnitas Tacos, which are filled with jackfruit carnitas, pico de gallo, and vegetables. Another dish to try is the Chili van Cleef made with house made seitan and soy chorizo chili. Other offerings include various tacos, burritos, nachos, salads, and churros for dessert.

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Thornhill

··Vegan Danish Bakery

7718 Yonge St., Thornhill, ON L4J 1W2

(905) 882-1331

Vegan/bakery. As its name implies, Vegan Danish Bakery is an all-vegan bakery! Specialties include a Danish-style vegan burger, breads, and patés as well as cakes, pastries, and marzipan.

locations

Thunder Bay

··Bliss

567 Memorial Ave., Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3Z1

807-286-7717

Vegan. Bliss is a plant-based restaurant that makes both raw and cooked vegan foods. The soup du jour is made fresh daily. The menu includes several sandwiches and wraps such as the FLT made with carrot “facon,” an UnEgg sandwich made with smashed chickpeas, and the falafel wrap with Bliss falafel balls. Salads can be added with sandwiches and wraps or ordered separately. Pizzahs served on a cauliflower crust are also available The menu varies according to seasonal produce availability. Custom desserts such as birthday donuts and wedding cakes are also available to order.

locations

Toronto

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Brampton, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, North York, Rexdale, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, and Thornhill.)

··Alternity

333 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1W7

(647) 347-0070

Vegan café. Alternity is a new age lounge, cafe, and sometimes event space. As for the food, there are wraps, soups, and salads, as well as truffles, cupcakes, and kombucha.

··Animal Liberation Kitchen

100 Broadview Ave., Toronto, ON M4M 3H3

647-232-9790

Vegan. Animal Liberation Kitchen serves PB Choco banana croissant, croissant plain, shitake gyro, JustEgg patty, basil feta croissant sandwiches, and more.

·Annapurna Vegetarian Restaurant

1085 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5R 3G8

(416) 537-8513

Vegetarian/Indian. Annapurna Vegetarian Restaurant is one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in Ontario and is dedicated to the vision of Sri Chinmoy. Their menu of South Indian cuisine is mostly vegan. Try the Tofu Burger, Broccoli Bowl, Vegetable Macro Plate, or Potato Masala. Annapurna is located just south of Dupont Street and less than a mile from the University of Toronto.

··Avelo

51 St. Nicholas St., Toronto, ON M4Y 1W6

(647) 643-3132

Vegan/eclectic. Avelo is a small, high-end, all-vegan restaurant. You can choose a dinner service with three, five, or eight courses. Previous dishes have included split pea and lentil tempeh with house mole, black garlic ice cream with soy sauce chocolate ganache, and risotto with wheat berries and lobster mushrooms. Of course, the dishes rotate with the seasons and at the choice of the chef, so expect the unexpected. Reservations recommended.

··Bloomer's Bakery

873 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON M6G 1M4

(416) 551-0532

715 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1E6

416-214-2832

Vegan/bakery. Get cozy at Bloomer’s with a hot coffee and one of their delicious vegan pastries. Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of their donuts, cookies, sticky buns, or cakes. If you’re feeling something savory, try one of their home made breads, pretzel buns, or homemade bagels with dairy-free cream cheese. Their lunch menu includes items like BBQ Tempeh Wing Samdwich and the Portobello and Grilled Kimchi Sandwich.

·Buddha's Vegetarian Foods

666 Dundas St., W., Toronto, ON M5T 1H9

(416) 603-3811

Vegetarian/Chinese. Buddha's traditional Chinese dishes feature gluten and soy products rather than meat and fish. Enjoy various soups, appetizers, rice and noodle dishes, and more. The mock duck and the yam rolls are highly recommended.

·Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen

3290 Midland Ave., #9, Toronto, ON M1V 4W8

(416) 292-7095

Vegetarian/Chinese. Located in the Scarborough Village Mall, Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen offers delicious vegetarian dishes including vegetables with Sangkan, fried bean curd with brown sauce, a wide variety of noodle soups, bitter melon in black bean sauce, vegetarian squid in hot sauce, and even "vegetarian gizzard" in black bean sauce. Reservations are recommended.

··Cinnaholic

319 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N7

(647) 748-8680

Vegan/bakery. Cinnaholic offers over 30 flavors of gourmet cinnamon rolls -- and they are all vegan! Some include Almond, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Cream Soda, Key Lime, Root Beer, & Pomegranate. Toppings range from Cookie Dough Chunks to Shredded Coconut and everything in between. They offer other sweet treats including cookies, brownies, muffins, specialty pie rolls, and baby buns (mini cinnamon rolls). If your sweet tooth has still not been sated, have a Frosting Shot!

··Copper Branch

199 Bay St. C140, Toronto, ON M5L 1E2

Vegan/eclectic. See description under Bowmanville, Ontario entry.

··Eat Nabati

160 Baldwin St., Toronto, ON M5T 3K7

(289) 277-0008

Vegan/Middle Eastern. Nabiti means “plant-based” in Arabic, and the restaurant’s name is part of the lighting decorations that adorn its walls. Customers can choose from pita, rice, and lentil bowls, to accompany dishes like vegan shawarma, Egyptian falafel, Za’atar cauliflower, and koftar (Egyptian meatballs). To add on, they even serve stuffed falafel!

Fat Choi

94 Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4

416-901-7667

Asian. Fat Choi’s vegan menu is available at the Soos Restaurant, which is not vegetarian. Fat Choi’s does their best to avoid cross contamination with non-vegan food products, including s separate fryer and vegan woks. Their Feed Me Platters offer a selection of small plate savory dishes that can be enjoyed by the whole table. These small plate dishes are served as they are prepared and include sambal dal, rempah mushroom bao, spring tofu, and curry rolls. Large plate items include wok-charred rice noodles with bean sprouts and sambal eggplant with Impossible ground burger and Thai basil. The dessert menu includes fried pineapple pie and tapioca pearl pudding.

··Fresh Kitchen

326 Bloor St., W., Toronto, ON M5S 1W5

647-789-5489

147 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L7

647-789-5491

894 Queen St., W., Toronto, ON ON M5S 1W5

647-789-5490

101 Eglinton Ave., E., Toronto, ON ON M4P 1A6

647-789-5480

47 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5E 1B3

647-693-7556

320 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N8

416-955-4632

Vegan/natural foods/juice bar. Fresh Kitchen offers gourmet salads, rice bowls, veggie burgers, sandwiches, and fresh juices in a casual environment. The location on Spadina Avenue is full service and closed Sunday. The location on Eglinton is just east of Yonge.

··Gemaro Bakery

149 Main St., Toronto, ON M4E 2V9

Vegan/bakery. Gemaro's Bakery provides allergen-free and vegan artisanal breads, bagels, rolls, desserts, and so much more. All products can be shipped to the greater Toronto area, and the products are available at many local food stores and farmers markets.

·Gia

1214 Dundas Ave. West, Toronto, ON M6J 3B1

416-535-8888

Vegetarian. Appetizers include "crab" cakes, insalata di radicchio, and more. Also enjoy a variety of side dishes, pasta dishes, and desserts including tiramisu.

··Good Grains

4134 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M8X 1X3

(416) 617-8490

Vegan/café. Good Grains specializes in creating dishes using legumes, veggies, grains, fruits, and spices. Most (but not all) menu items are soy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, and free of refined sugars. The Golden Cauliflower Curry is an excellent choice for a main dish. Good Grains also offers FlatPacks2GO, which are prepared frozen dishes you can heat and eat at home.

··Good Rebel

1591 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M6K 1T9

(647) 344-9411

Vegan. Good Rebel is a vegan grocery store that offers plant based “meats”, “cheeses”, “fish”, and “dairy products”. You can order a sandwich at the deli counter - menu changes daily.

·Greens Vegetarian Restaurant

638 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H8

(416) 603-3337

Vegetarian/Chinese. Greens Vegetarian Restaurant is near Chinatown and features over 80 items. Mock meat, mock fish, or tofu can be found in most of their dishes. The menu is written in both English and Chinese. Greens was formerly named Full Moon Vegetarian Restaurant.

·Grey Tiger

1190 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON M6H 3N7

(647) 925-3310

Vegetarian café. Grey Tiger is a café by day and a bar by night. They offer a variety of vegan dishes (food is 100% vegan) and a wide variety of vegan drinks (not all drinks are vegan). They serve a variety of brick toasts served on vegan sourdough bread including Priscilla, which has organic peanut butter, banana, and coconut bacon. In addition to toast they offer homemade granola, congee, and other bar snacks. They offer table service for the bar in the evening. If you are looking for a relaxing place to eat then this is the perfect stop!

··Hawker

291 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1N9

416-628-1905

Vegan/Indian. Hawker is offers small plate shareable dishes inspired by nature. The Southeast Asian-inspired menu includes dishes such as a biryani with smoked poblano and lavender, dal with pomegranate and raita, and papadam with chickpea ferment and cherry tomatoes. A weekly churn ice cream is available on the sweet menu. A 6-course chef’s table tasting experience and vegan Indian brunch are also offered.

··Hindusthali

1574 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON M4G 3B7

416-480-2141

Vegan/Indian. Vegan Indian restaurant providing thalis (full platters with various dishes comprising a meal) and al la carte items, plus cold beverages. Example of “Thali A” platter includes salad, daal (lentil curry), 3 choices of any curry, basmati rice, naan bread or roti (whole wheat flour), papadum (Indian crispy cracker or flatbread).

··Honey's Ice Cream

1448 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1Y6

416-672-0479

Vegan/ice cream parlor. Ice cream flavors available include Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, and many more. They also offer ice cream sandwiches, pies, and bars.

··Jinglepear Deli

Leslieville, 245 Greenwood Ave., Toronto, ON M4L 2R4

(647) 333-8346

Vegan/deli. Four different types of vegan muffins is only the beginning at Jinglepear Deli! Customers can also order breakfast items, sandwiches, and soups. Grocery items are also sold!

·Karine's

109 McCaul St., Unit 32, Toronto, ON M5T 3K5

(416) 591-0863

Vegetarian. Karine’s serves breakfast all day! All menu items are gluten-free. Many enjoy the Vegan Stuffed French Toast. You can pair your meal with a soy fruit shake. Don't forget to check out the bagel bar!

·Kaspace Café

1183 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1L6

Vegetarian café. KASPACE Cafe is a creation of Toronto designer Kevin Allwood. Featuring large windows and a children's play space, this café aims to be open and welcoming. The menu contains cafe classics such as crepes, toasts, and parfaits. They're also vegan friendly!

·Kensington Natural Bakery, Inc.

460 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1X8

(416) 534-1294

Vegetarian/bakery. This bakery offers fresh juices, vegetarian baked goods, and entrées.

··Kupfert & Kim

100 King St. W., Toronto, ON M5X 1A9

(416) 504-1233

Sun Life Tower/Path Level, 181 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2T3

(416) 601-1333

Waterpark Place, 20 Bay St., Toronto, ON M6J 2N8

(416) 360-5555

Metro Centre, Path Level, 200 Wellington St. West, Toronto, ON M5V 3C7

(416) 340-7445

Sun Life Financial Tower, Path Level, 150 King St. West, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9

(416) 260-7777

140 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5V 2L4

(416) 504-2206

100 Bloor St. West (Back), Toronto, ON M5S 3L7

(416) 925-1222

Vegan. This quick-service vegan and gluten free restaurant serves a wide variety of dishes including house-made granola for breakfast and different box meals featuring organic ingredients for lunch and dinner. They also have smoothies and raw desserts.

··La Bartola

588 College St., Toronto, ON M6G 1B3

(416) 792-1550

Vegan/Mexican. La Bartola's menu is delicious and diverse. To start, order the herbed guacamole served with poblano pepper tostadas. This guacamole is creamy and tasty. For your entrée, enjoy the jackfruit and mushrooms al pastor served with fresh pineapple, cilantro, onion, and salsa roja. Another great option is the broccoli tamale with tomato sauce and pitiona. Both the taco and tamale are delicious combinations of spices and flavors. For dessert, try the decadent chocolate cake with pink peppercorn and cinnamon and a café con leche.

··La Vegan

1450 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4J 1N4

416-546-8723

Vegan/Ethiopian. Passionate about sharing their cultural heritage not only through ingredients, but also via their cooking techniques, making each dish from scratch, La Vegan strives to create cuisine that is as healthy as it is flavorful. Many of the dishes throughout the various menu sections include Ijera, an Ethiopian flatbread similar to a pancake, made of spelt flour and a fermentation starter. Berbere is a frequently featured Ethiopian red pepper blend of spices, such as garlic, cardamom, coriander, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. One Appetizer example is Hummus with Injera combining chickpeas or lentils, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and cumin. There are various bean based Salads too. Ful, a Berbere seasoned bean stew, made with creamy fava beans, cumin, fresh herbs, lemon garlic sauce, and hot peppers, is said to be “not spicy,” but to have “just the right kick.” Shiro Wat serves up roasted chickpeas sautéed with onion, garlic, and ginger, in Berbere sauce. Mushrooms Tibs are sautéed with onion, garlic, ginger, green pepper, and optional Awaze—a spicy, slightly sweeter, Berbere dipping sauce. Fasolia features string beans, carrots, garlic, onion, ginger, and turmeric, sautéed with olive oil. There’s also Couscous with cabbage, carrots, potato, beets, and spinach. Ever tried Ethiopian Sushi? Here's your chance! Choose (Spicy) King Gursha or Queens Gursha--both with chef's choice of veggies. Or, who says you can’t have it all? La Vegan Veggie Combo offers small portions of all the vegetarian dishes on the menu. Since not all kids like it spicy, Kids Menu offers non-spicy Lentils or Split Chickpeas.

··M!Lk Gelato

535 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5V 2B5

(647) 655-7451

Vegan/ice cream parlor. M!LK Gelato serves vegan gelato and sorbet made with coconut, oats, and mix-ins to create one of many different flavors. On top of their cold treats, the shop also serves cupcakes and waffles, which you can fill with your gelato, and beverages. They’re located off of Queen Street in the Alexandria Park district, within walking distance of Alexandria Park.

··Mugi

793 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5S 1Z5

(416) 535-3886

Vegan/Thai. Sometimes it can be tricky to eat Thai food as a vegan, with the ubiquity of fish sauce and other animal-based ingredients. But not at Mugi! Here you can get authentic Thai classics like green curry, massaman curry, larb (made with jackfruit), mango salad, and more! They're not just accommodating, they're all vegan. Try them today for a tasty, no-hassle dining experience!

··Nanashake

4750 Yonge St. Unit 134, Toronto, ON M2N 0J6

(416) 226-6262

Vegan/ice cream parlor. Nanashake treats are gluten and dairy free and are offered as soft serve or popsicles. Their proprietary ingredients include Fair-trade bananas and nuts. The most popular shake is the Abbogoto, which includes a shot of espresso. Chocolate and strawberry flavors are also popular.

·Nature's Emporium

16655 Yonge St., Newmarket, Toronto, ON L3X 1V6

(905) 898-1844

Vegetarian/natural foods store deli. Located inside a holistic market, this café offers music, a 'weigh-n-pay' section, coffees, smoothies, a juice bar, and a vegan bakery.

··Odd Burger

492 College St., Toronto, ON M6G 1A4

416-546-9849

Vegan/fast food. Odd Burger is a 24 hour vegan drive thru. Specializing in vegan fast food, this restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

··On Third Thought

6 Markham St., Toronto, ON M6J 1E4

647-860-2711

Vegan. Enjoy Gelato & Wine Pairings… for real! Daily Flavor Menu features yumminess such as mint chip, cookies n’ cream & mango, and more. You can even try Prosecco Pour Over – any scoop of sorbet topped with prosecco.

··Papyrus

337 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N7

(647) 352-3878

Vegan/Middle Eastern. Saving for a trip to Egypt? Dreaming of eating a picnic by the pyramids with a basket filled with authentic Egyptian goodies? While you will still need to get to Egypt for your rendezvous with the Giza Necropolis, you may have a short cut to the food part! This Egyptian vegan restaurant serves food for the soul – they call it the “balance of fresh and umami” (savory). From hearty soups, yummy Ful sandwiches filled with fava beans blended with flavors from Egypt to drool-worthy konafa – a pastry stuffed with cheese and wrapped in crispy vermicelli-like dough, you can find your happy palate and a four-course meal here. If you want to get adventurous and mix-and-match your sandwich or order a cold dessert, the options are plenty. At the end of the day, this is sure to please your taste buds and become an unforgettable sensory experience to etch in your memory lane! Be aware, they do close for some local holidays observed in Canada.

··Pizzeria Du

536 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5V 2B5

647-277-4938

Vegan/pizzeria. Pizzeria Du serves BBQ Jackfruit, Canadian deluxe, margherita, and meatball sub pizzas. Also offers groceries such as flour, almond parmesan, yeast, pizza kits, and more.

··Planta

1221 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5R 3P5

(647) 348-7000

Vegan. Planta focuses on serving environmentally friendly, plant based meals. Enjoy a cold pressed juice with brunch or stop by for dinner and order the Spinach Ricotta Ravioli. Planta serves pizza, pasta, large and small entrees, and dessert!

··PLANTA Cocina

10 Temperance St., Toronto, ON M5H 1Y4

(647) 812-1221

Vegan/Mexican. PLANTA Cocina is a plant-based restaurant in Toronto’s Financial District that offers Mexican-inspired cuisine, including loaded nachos, five types of vegan tacos, tamales, and salads! Reviewers especially enjoyed their vegan chorizo, empanada, and tres leches cake.

··Planta Queen

180 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5V 3X3

(647) 812-1221

Vegan/Asian. Choices range from dan dan noodles to bao and sushi to kung pao. The plates are small, and the flavors are carefully crafted.

··Revelstoke

195 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2K7

647-368-8335

Vegan café. Revelstoke Café and Kitchen offers starters, brunch dishes, burgers, wraps, salad bowls, and coffee beverages. The all-day brunch includes the Classic Benny that tops a toasted English muffin with black salt tofu egg, seitan peameal, and house-made cashew hollandaise. Breakfast burritos are made with tofu scramble, hashbrowns, and seitan bacon and can be served wrapped in a flour tortilla or as a bowl. Handheld menu items include the Stoked Lentil Burger with a lentil, walnut, and apple patty. The beet and feta salad is made with greens, beets, and vegan feta topped with maple Dijon dressing.

··Rosalinda Restaurant

133 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON M5H 2L3

(416) 907-0650

Vegan/Mexican. Located in the Financial District, this modern and spacious restaurant is decorated with plants and features colorful meals. Tacos, tostadas, and churros are just some of the raved-over options. This is a great spot to grab drinks and a bite with friends in a laid-back atmosphere. Reservations required for large groups.

·Saigon Lotus

6 St. Andrew St., Toronto, ON M5T 1K6

(416) 901-1115

Vegetarian/Vietnamese. Saigon Lotus is a vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Many of their dishes feature vegan alternatives to meat including tofu, seitan, vegan chicken, vegan crab meat, vegan BBQ meat, and more. This gives you a great taste of Vietnamese dishes including Vegan Pho, Steamed Rice Rolls with vegan meat or mushrooms, Sweet & Sour Crispy Tofu, vegan curry dishes, and much more. They also offer vegan smoothies and nondairy bubble tea for drinks.

··Soy Boys

471 Church St., Toronto, ON M4Y 2C5

Vegan/fast food. The menu is concise (burgers, fries, soft serve), but the mission is expansive, because for every burger sold, Soy Boys, in partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects, plants a tree. The burgers are available in single (Soy Boy 4-ounce) and double (Soy Boy 4-ounce times 2), using the Impossible Patty, with their house sauce and the option of cheese. The fries are the nostalgic waffle variety, and of course no fast food run is complete without a dessert of soft-serve.

··Stefano's Sandwiches

1214 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1X5

416-535-8888

Vegan. Stefano’s Sandwiches is a vegan takeaway specializing in plant-based sandwiches. All sandwiches are on the house-made ciabatta. Sandwiches include the all-day breakfast sandwich with pinto bean sausage, the fried chicken sandwich, and the meatball sub. Italian beverages are available including Italian sodas and wine. Stefano’s Sandwiches also has a vegetarian restaurant named Gia at the same location.

··Sushi Momo

1122 Queen St W., Toronto, ON M6J 1H9

416-532-3555

Vegan/Asian. Sushi MoMo has a wide variety of creative and unique vegan sushi rolls. Options include the Umami Roll (shiitake mushroom, chimichurri, sauce, arugula, avocado, cucumber, oshinko) and the Melitzana (eggplant, arugula, sundried-tomato, cheese panko, basil sauce, truffle sauce, flambe). Some appetizers include Miso Soup, Soba Salad, Gyoza, and more. They also have a variety of tempura dishes.

·Tao Tea Leaf

934 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2J2

(647) 728-3858

Vegetarian/teahouse. Located in the fashionable downtown Rosedale area of Toronto, Tao Tea Leaf is a unique traditional Chinese tea shop. Tao Tea Leaf serves and makes available for purchase over 120 types of teas, from oolong teas with names like Iron Goddess to organic teas such as Tangerine Ginger. They also host a variety of events, including educational tea workshops and ceremonies. Tao Tea Leaf offers online purchase of several teas and accessories.

··Taqueria Vegana

1543 Dupont St., Toronto, ON M6P 3S5

647-398-9297

Vegan/Mexican. Their imitation meats are spot on. You can get an authentic carne asada taco or a loaded burrito. Each meal typically comes with chips and a flavorful sauce. Most reviews rave over the Taco Trio, which includes 1 Carne Asada, 1 impossible chorizo, and 1 Seitan Carnita. This dish gives you a selection of flavors that really highlight the authenticity of their tacos.

·Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine

487 Bloor St W., Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2

(416) 975-5555

Vegetarian/Japanese/Thai. See description under Markham, Ontario entry.

·The Big Carrot Deli

348 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N8

(416) 466-2129

125 Southwood Dr., Toronto, ON M4E 0B8

(416) 466-2129

Vegetarian deli. This deli is located in a large natural foods store. The pay-by-weight menu features soups, lentil stew, salads, samosas, grain-based dishes, baba ghanouj, hummus, falafel, Barbecue Tofu, Bean Curd in Black Bean Sauce, tofu burgers, plus much more.

··The Goods

1255 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1X6

(647) 340-GOOD

Vegan. The Goods is a mostly raw, organic, vegan restaurant located in Toronto. It is the perfect stop on a busy day when you need a quick refuel. They offer many different smoothies, juices, and salads, including a Chuck Norris bowl that has quinoa, rice, arugula, sprouts, a sesame dressing, and much more! Most of their dishes are free of gluten, nuts, and refined ingredients as well, and they are perfect for take-out or delivery. Their menu varies daily and they also offer catering services and classes.

··The Hogtown Vegan

382 College St., Toronto, ON M5T 1S7

416-546-7900

Vegan/diner. The casual atmosphere and delicious food at The Hogtown Vegan provide a great setting for vegans and non-vegans alike. The Hogtown Wings (crispy fried tofu "wings" served with hot sauce and creamy dill dip) are a flavorful favorite. The restaurant also serves up tasty gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free options. Cash only.

·The Raw Chemist

2984 Dundas St., Toronto, ON M6P 2R4

(647) 350-0729

Vegetarian/juice bar. The Raw Chemist offers a variety of cold pressed juices and smoothies. The menu also features a variety of “boosters” and specialty teas. They occasionally feature various snacks and host events.

··The Social Gardener Café

Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1

647-925-3094

Vegan. Housed in the Riverdale Hub, a community center in the east end of Toronto, which also has event spaces, an art gallery, an artisan market, and an all-vegan, locally-sourced pantry with staple items, house made ferments etc. Some ingredients for the pantry and café are grown on the Riverdale Hub roof and others are as local and organic as possible. Come to the café for baked goods with tea, coffee or smoothies (with different plant-based milk options), or for more substantial food—ranging from STUSH Jamaican Patties with a choice of fillings, to a full Maple Tahini Harvest Bowl. Gluten friendly, nut friendly and soy friendly options are clearly marked and all proceeds go to social initiatives. The café also has a free seed library to encourage planting your own vegetables, flowers and herbs, and the space can be rented for after-hours film screenings, art classes etc.

·Thiên Tâm in Junction

2907 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON M6P 1Z1

416-368-1368

Vegetarian/Asian. The dishes and décor of Thiên Tâm combine elements of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Thai aesthetics. The menu features Vietnamese specialties such as Oak meal Congge, noodle soups including Vegan Pho and Japanese Udon, and a variety of curries, stir-fries, and salads. Located in Junction on Dundas near Keele St.

··Tsuchi Café

688 College St., Toronto, ON M6G 1C1

416-532-4748

Vegan café/bakery. Tsuchi Café is a Japanese-inspired vegan café offering both sweet and savory menu items. Popular tarts include the pistachio matcha tart topped with matcha ganache and pistachio matcha whipped cream, the hazelnut chocolate mille feuille with layers of puff pastry and hazelnut chocolate cream, and the yuzu citron tart filled with yuzu custard and topped with cream cheese whip. Tiramisu flavors come in matcha and espresso. The savory kitchen menu offers classic cheeseburgers made with the Impossible burger and fries. Japanese-inspired savory options include onigiri with shiitake tsukudani, 12-spice beef curry, and rice; katsu sando made with house-made Japanese milk bread; and chili hiyashi chuka (noodles, JustEgg omelet, and chili oil).

·Udupi Palace

1460 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON M4L 2A3

(416) 405-8189

Vegetarian/Indian. Udupi Palace offers an extensive menu of South Indian vegetarian cuisine, including appetizers, soups, dosas, curries, rice dishes, and breads. Unique dishes include Cashew Pakoras, Tomato and Peas Utthapam, Pineapple Utthapam, and Bagala Bath (yogurt rice garnished with mustard seeds & cucumber). Most items are vegan and are noted as such on the menu.

··V's Caribbean Restaurant

1221 Weston St., Toronto, ON M6M 4P7

(416) 249-1221

Vegan/Caribbean. Enjoy a soup of the day and dishes such as raw salads, maple jerk tofu, curries, steamed okra, and more. Cash only!

··Vegan Danish Bakery

1312 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M6K 1L4

(647) 352-1312

Vegan/bakery. Vegan Danish Bakery is what it says: a vegan bakery and café in the Parkdale neighborhood of Toronto. Enjoy sandwiches and baked goods such as turnovers, vegan cheese cake, and cupcakes.

·Veggie D'light

160 Baldwin St. Unit 1, Toronto, ON M5T 3K7

(647) 352-7581

Vegetarian/Caribbean. Located in Kensington Market, this vegetarian Caribbean restaurant serves fresh juices, as well as Lettuce Wraps, various soups, Mango Salad, Lasagna, Jerk Mania, Curry Supreme, Lemon Tofu Cheese Cake, and more.

··Vital Life Vegan

360 Broadview Ave., Toronto, ON M4M 2G9

416-778-4890

Vegan. Vital-Life Vegan is a great place to enjoy Afro-Caribbean food. Their menu is based on a combination of bases, mains, and sides. This allows for great flexibility since you get to choose exactly what combination you want. For example, you can get a base of Quinoa Pilaf with curried chickpeas and potatoes for the main and a side of pumpkin stew. Vital Life is known for attending lots of vegan and cultural events so keep an eye out since they may be a vendor!

·Wanda's Pie in the Sky

287 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2M2

(416) 236-7585

Vegetarian/bakery/café. Wanda's Pie in the Sky offers light vegetarian fare such as soup, sandwiches, and pizza. Although they are known for their fresh-baked goods made using only natural ingredients, please be aware that most are not vegan. Wanda's is located in the heart of Kensington Market across from Urban Herbivore.

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Vaughan

··Odd Burger

9960 Dufferin St., Vaughan, ON L6A 4K5

Vegan/fast food. See description under Toronto, ON Canada entry.

··The Vegitaliano

4-2781 Hwy. 7, Vaughan, ON L4K 1W1

(416) 520-5827

Vegan/Italian. Options include sandwiches, vegan pizzas, calzones, tiramisu, vegan salami, and more. If you're in the mood for Italian, check them out!

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Waterdown

··Bliss Kitchen

312 Dundas St. E., Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0

905-689-2547

Vegan/bakery. Everything here is vegan! Their cakes are based on flavors like Twix bars, chocolate chip cookie dough, caramel apple, tiramisu, and key lime. They also offer a roasted veggie sandwich and various salads, along with smoothies and lattes consisting of unique fruit and herbal combinations.

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Waterloo

··Copper Branch

80 King St. South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P5

(519) 208-5885

Vegan/eclectic. See description under Bowmanville, ON Canada entry.

··Odd Burger

75 King St. South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P2

519-953-4940

Vegan/fast food. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

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Whitby

··Odd Burger

150 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby, ON L1R 3H8

289-278-2860

Vegan. Odd Burger specializes in vegan fast food. This restaurant offers sides, “chickUN,” all day-breakfast, dessert, burgers, and more. All the ingredients used in specific dishes can be found on their website, where you can also place orders. Odd Burger also uses a variety of faux meats including house-made chickpea burgers, house-made sausage, gyro meat, and more! These are used in dishes like the “Vopper” burger and “Famous Style Fries”.

·Truly Bangalore

1618 Dundas St. E., Whitby, ON L1N 8Y8

905-205-1777

Vegetarian/Indian. This restasurant specializes in Bangalore style dosas, idlies, chats, sweets, and meals.

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Windsor

··Odd Burger

13458 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor, ON N8N 3N7

(226) 676-0624

Vegan/fast food. See description under Toronto, ON Canada entry.

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