If you’re vegan or vegetarian, then you likely know the struggle of visiting a restaurant and not being able to order anything off the menu – or getting stuck ordering some bland version of a salad. And while that’s fine every once in a while, it’s nice to know that you can visit a restaurant with delicious plant-based options if you’re looking to indulge in something more fulfilling. No matter what anyone says, you definitely don’t need to be a vegan or vegetarian to enjoy a meal at any of these Toronto restaurants.
We’ve rounded up a list of Toronto vegetarian and vegan restaurants even carnivores would enjoy!
Rosalinda Restaurant
Rosalinda is an upscale, plant-based restaurant offering seasonal produce and lively wines in a vibrant and airy environment, based in downtown Toronto! Some menu offerings include tacos, burgers, bowls, and plates. We have our eyes on the Chorizo taco!
PLANTA
Skip the salad for a hearty noodle dish at PLANTA. This plant-based restaurant has 3 different locations just within Toronto alone! It’s a go-to spot for many who appreciate a pleasurable vegan or vegetarian meal. You can now even enjoy PLANTA at home!
Hello 123
This vegan spot serves everything from brunch to evening drinks in a cozy setting with exposed brick walls. Its Almond and Banana French Toast is definitely worth a taste!
Guerilla Burger
Take your friends to Guerilla Burger if you want to transform their opinion of vegan food! It’s a great option for comfort-food lovers with plenty of vegan burger options (and more).
Bloomer’s
Vegans deserve to enjoy doughnuts, too! Bloomer’s is a popular Toronto bakery offering delish vegan bites. It’s particularly well-known for its assortment of doughnuts. Raspberry pistachio cheesecake doughnut? Sign us up.
Fat Choi
Fat Choi is a permanent pop-up located in Soos on Ossington. Its menu features a variety of Asian/Southeast Asian plates – and of course, they’re all plant-based!
Gia Restaurant
The menu at Gia has a variety of both vegetarian and vegan options and is described as a plant-forward restaurant. Not only is the food raved about, but the restaurant itself is gorgeous – very Instagram-worthy as they say.
Buddha Vegan Restaurant
If you’re looking for a classic, healthy vegan spot, you can trust Buddha Vegan Restaurant to serve you tasty, healthy, plant-based cuisines that don’t disappoint – as the restaurant has been around since 1991! To get an idea of what this restaurant is all about, we’ve pulled a quote from its website: “A peaceful mind comes from a tranquil body; thus, Buddha’s Vegan Restaurant is trying to connect people to a compassionate and pleasant lifestyle.”.
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