Vegetarian
– Vegetarian – Restaurant
Directory
2009
Restaurants & Cafes
Descriptions are provided by the places listed. All are smoke-free, although
some allow smoking outside. Restaurants with full service or fancy buffets
have an R symbol, while casual eateries have a C symbol.
A-1 Sweets & Restaurant – closed Mon k
3300 McNicoll Ave (e. of McCowan), 416-299-9424
Alternative Grounds Coffeehouse & Roastery – k o ç
333 Roncesvalles Ave, 416-534-5543
Freshly-roasted, certified organic, fair trade coffees and
teas. Light lunches and desserts. Wholesale inquiries
welcome! www.alternativegrounds.com
Ambsale Ethiopian Restaurant – open late L d
1334A Danforth Ave (e. of Greenwood), 416-469-0888
Annapurna – hours vary k c d
1085 Bathurst St (s. of Dupont), 416-537-8513
Serving healthy, vegan/vegetarian South Indian and
macrobiotic dishes since 1974. Soy, yogurt, fruit
shakes, juices, our popular chai and desserts.
The Annex HodgePodge – d
258 Dupont St (e. of Spadina), 416-513-1333
Bacchus Roti – open late L ç
1376 Queen St W (w. of Dufferin), 416-532-8191
The Beet Organic Café & Market – k O L
2945 Dundas St W (w. of Keele), 416-916-2368
The Big Carrot Café – O c d
348 Danforth Ave (Chester subway), 416-466-2129
Newly-renovated cafe inside a natural food market.
Wide range of organic dishes sold by weight. Seating
limited. TVA discount applies to the cafe’s daily soup
and weighed items.
The Big Carrot Organic Juice Bar – O c
348 Danforth Ave (Chester subway), 416-466-2129 x231
Freshly-squeezed organic juices, coffee, salads,
sandwiches and ice cream. Located at the front of
Carrot Common. Newly renovated!
Toronto Vegetarian Directory 2009
Note: See part 2 for catering, meal delivery, organic
markets, cooking classes, vacations, and more.
– Food store
Bombay Palace – L d
71 Jarvis St (n. of King), 416-368-8048
v Buddha’s Vegetarian Restaurant – k
666 Dundas St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-603-3811
Chinese cuisine – gluten, noodles, rice, etc. Limited
seating. Open 11am - 9pm or until the last person
has finished. Closed Tuesdays.
v Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen – c d
3290 Midland Ave #9 (n. of Finch), 416-292-7095
Butler’s Pantry Cafe – open late k L
591 Markham St, www.butlerspantry.ca, 416-535-9868
371 Roncesvalles Ave, 416-537-7750
Brar Sweets (Indian) – k
2646 Islington Ave (at Albion Rd), 416-745-4449
199 Advance Blvd (at Dixie), Brampton, 905-799-1625
755 Dundas Ave W (at Wolfdale), Miss., 905-848-3933
v Cafe 668 Vegetarian Rest. (pan-Asian) – L
885 Dundas St, (at Claremont), 416-703-0668
v Camros Organic Eatery – Mon-Fri O
25 Hayden St, www.camroseatery.com, 416-960-0723
Renowned selection of satisfying 100% organic vegetar-
ian dishes and salads with aromatic Persian influence.
Camros Organic Eatery (at CCNM) – Mon-Fri O
1255 Sheppard Ave E, at Leslie subway, 416-960-0723
Commensal – k o L ç d
655 Bay St (n. of Dundas, enter on Elm), 416-596-9364
Buffet of over 100 exotic and traditional dishes.
A great place to eat deliciously and inexpensively.
Breakfast café open from 7am. www.commensal.ca
Vegetarian Buffet
from
Around Our World
655 Bay St.
at Elm St.
416-596-9364
v Daily Apple Centre – k O
35 Lytton Blvd (at Duplex), 416-899-1990
Vegan meals, snacks, catering & classes – green
food…great fun. www.dailyapple.ca
Free Times Cafe – open late o L ç
320 College St (w. of Spadina), 416-967-1078
Lots of vegetarian options, vegetarian buffets and
hors d’oeuvres for parties. Home made with fresh
market produce. Middle eastern, Jewish and Cana-
dian cuisine. New: Fair trade organic coffee.
v Fresh on Bloor – open late k o L ç d
326 Bloor St W, www.freshrestaurants.ca, 416-531-2635
Located steps from Yorkville, the Royal Ontario
Museum, U of T and Chinatown. Award-winning
boutique chain of vegetarian restaurants with two
national best-selling cookbooks and a third just-
released this year. Innovative, healthy and colourful
dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world.
Extensive gourmet juice bar with fresh squeezed
fruit and vegetable juices, power shakes and energy
elixirs. A favourite haunt for visiting celebrities.
Weekend vegan brunch specials. Open 7 days a week
until 10:30pm. Biodegradable take-out containers.
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v – Vegan or can be – Cafe/Take-out – Special place
k – kid friendly L – licensed (beer/wine) d – discount for TVA
O – organic emphasis c – wheelchair accessible cardholders
o – some organic ç – washrooms accessible , , , etc – on a map
v Fresh on Crawford – open late k o L ç d
894 Queen St W, www.freshrestaurants.ca, 416-913-2720
Award-winning location for architectural design and
wheelchair accessibility featuring the same colourful
and diverse menu as Fresh on Bloor and Fresh on
Spadina. Beautiful full-service garden patio at s.w.
corner of Trinity Bellwoods Park in the West Queen
West gallery and loft district. Open 7 days a week
until 10:30pm. Biodegradable take-out containers.
v Fresh on Spadina – k o L c d
147 Spadina Ave, www.freshrestaurants.ca, 416-599-4442
Located in the fashion district, close to the Scotia-
bank movie theatre, Four Seasons Opera Centre,
Royal Alexandra theatre and major hotels. Innovative,
healthy and colourful dishes inspired by cuisines
from around the world. Gourmet juice bar, power
shakes and energy elixirs. Weekend vegan brunch
featuring fresh-fruit granola, pancakes, tofu scramble
and breakfast burritos. Patio. Open 7 days a week
until 9pm. Biodegradable take-out containers.
v Fressen – open late O L c
478 Queen St W (w. of Spadina), 416-504-5127
Modern American Herbivorous Cuisine. Imaginative
creations and succulent sauces combine with an
inviting atmosphere and a great wine list to provide Il Fornello – open late L
vegans with an urban oasis. The tapas-style menu Nine locations across the GTA, including 1560 Yonge
allows guests to sample a variety of dishes. Open St 416-920-7347, Bayview Village 416-227-1271, 576
daily for dinner at 5:30pm and also offering Toronto’s Danforth Ave 416-466-2931, Queen’s Quay Terminal
best vegan weekend brunch, 10am-3pm. 416-861-1028. (Also see maps and )
Our delicious Alternative Menu offers wheat-free, meat-
free, lactose-free, yeast free and gluten-free dishes.
Spelt pizza crust, gluten-free pasta and pizza crust.
Alternative cheese choices include soy cheese, goat
cheese or sheep’s feta. Please see our website for more
info: www.ilfornello.com or call 416-920-9410.
v Full Moon Vegetarian Restaurant – k L ç d
638 Dundas St W (at Denison), 416-203-1210
Over 90 delicious vegan Asian dishes! Closed Wed.
Get Real! Café – closes early o ç
135 Ossington Ave, www.getrealcafe.com, 416-532-4564
Internationally inspired homestyle cooking with a gour-
met flare. Vegan soups and entrees, eclectic ­salads,
grilled sandwiches, organic coffees. Cozy, casual
garden patio. Weekend brunch.
Golden Thai Restaurant – open late L c Hibiscus – closes early o
105 Church St (at Richmond), 416-868-6668 238 Augusta Ave (s. of College), 416-364-6183
Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant – open late k o ç
Jean’s Vegetarian Kitchen – c
280 West Beaver Creek Dr, Richmond Hill, 905-886-0680 1262 Danforth Ave (at Greenwood), 416-778-1388
Chinese regular vegetarian dishes.
Karine’s Vegetarian & All Day Breakfast
Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant – late k ç 113 McCaul St (Village by the Grange), 416-591-0863
7131 Kennedy Rd, www.agveg.ca, Markham, 905-479-8381
Kensington Natural Bakery & Cafe – L d
v Green Earth Vegetarian Cuisine 460 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-534-1294
385 Broadview Ave (n. of Gerrard), 416-778-9199
Pure multi-ethnic vegan cuisine at an affordable price. King’s Cafe – k ç d
Open Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 2pm-8pm. 192 Augusta Ave (s. of Baldwin), 416-591-1340
Charitable #11926 7532RR0001
v Gurulukshmi – hours vary Komala’s Restaurants – k ç
5651 Steeles Ave E Unit 1 (at Middlefield), 416-913-5898
2555 Erin Centre Blvd #3, Mississauga, 905-803-8310
Pure Indian vegetarian restaurant. www.komalasweb.com
South Indian cuisine. Crowded on weekend nights.
Laila – open late L d
Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant – k o c
553 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-588-0199
3203 Dufferin St (n. of Lawrence), 416-780-1688
17 Baldwin Street, 2nd Floor,
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v LIVE - Organic Food Bar – O L
264 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-515-2002
Open daily. www.livefoodbar.com
organic food bar
• Fresh Vegan Cooked & Raw Food
Gourmet • Gluten-free options
• Sinless Sugar-free Desserts
• Patio • Catering available • L.L.B.O
Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant – ç d
3838 Midland Ave, #121 (s. of Steeles), 416-412-3140
M & B Yummy - Classic Ethiopian food! – d
v Moonbean Coffee
1263 Queen St W (at Brock), 416-516-2798
Magic Oven – open late o L d
270 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-928-1555
6 Wellesley St W (w. of Yonge), 416-929-7888
360 Queen St E (at Parliament), 416-703-3555
798 Danforth Ave (e. of Pape), 416-462-0333
788 Broadview Ave (at Danforth), 416-466-0111
127 Jefferson Ave (Liberty Village), 416-539-0555
Exceptional pizza menu with innovative healthy pastas
and salads. Focus on quality ingredients with offerings
to please vegan, lactose intolerant, vegetarian, gluten-
free and wheat-free diets. Check out our complete
menu online at www.MagicOven.com or come in for a
personalized slice of Vegetarian Organic Spelt Pizza.
Toronto Vegetarian Directory 2009
Note: See part 2 for catering, meal delivery, organic
markets, cooking classes, vacations, and more.
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Mela Italian Vegetarian
Restaurant – early o c
7A Yorkville Ave (w. of Yonge),
416-833-1851
Mirch Masala - Indian
Bistro – hours vary k ç
Jaipur Gore Plaza, The Gore Rd,
Brampton, 905-794-0852
Company – L d
30 St Andrew St (at Kensington),
416-595-0327
Toronto’s largest selection of certi-
fied fair trade organic shade-grown
coffees, roasted on-site. Available
in-house or as beans to take home.
Huge selection of loose-leaf tea.
Juice bar, ice-coffee bar, smoothie
bar, soups and light food. Front
and back patio. Wholesale.
www.moonbeancoffee.com
v Pulp Kitchen Juicebar &
Eatery – daytime k o d
898 Queen St E (at Logan),
416-461-4612
v Pure Vegetarian
Restaurant – closed Mon c d
668 Dundas St W (e. of Bathurst),
416-815-7676
Queen of Sheba – open
late L c d
1051 Bloor St W (e. of Dufferin),
416-536-4162
Rajdhani (Indian)
2658 Islington Ave (at Albion Rd),
416-748-7108
Rajwadi Foods & Sweets
(take-out) – daytime
3520 McNicoll Ave, #10 (e. of
Markham Rd), 416-850-0046
v Rawlicious – Hours vary O
3092 Dundas St W (w. of Keele),
rawlicious.ca, 416-551-3161
A living foods (raw) cafe, featuring
an organic, vegan and very tasty
menu. Dine in or take away.
Rice Bar – O L c
319 Augusta Ave, www.ricebar.ca, 416-922-7423
Create your own rice bowl in our funky casual
atmosphere – many vegetarian, vegan and organic
options. Our menu allows for all diets and allergies
to be accommodated. We serve organic beer and
wine, fresh fruit, vegetable juices and smoothies. We
Soy-n-Joy & Mango-Joy “Ice Creams” – k o
664 Finch Ave E (e. of Bayview), www.soynjoy.net,
use biodegradable takeout containers. Enjoy summer
416-218-0255
­dining on our boulevard patio.
v Strictly Ital Restaurant – closes early
1720 Eglinton Ave (e. of Dufferin), 416-784-1466
v Sunny Cafe – closes early O d
322 Bloor St W (inside Noah’s), 416-963-8624
Sold by weight – 20 dishes every day. Homemade
desserts, fresh juices, sandwiches, burgers, spring rolls
and soup. NO sugar, eggs or dairy.
Tea Family Clan Vegetarian Tea House
Sadie’s Diner & Juice Bar – o
504 Adelaide St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-777-2343 116 Bronte Rd (n. of Lakeshore), Oakville, 905-827-3159
www.myspace.com/sadiesdiner Three Peppers – daytime c
250 Dundas St W (w. of University), 416-348-8999
Mediterranean cuisine, Italian & organic coffee, gour-
met salads, quiches, quesadillas and sandwiches.
Tinto (Latin American) – k O L
89 Roncesvalles Ave, www.tinto.ca, 416-530-5885
Udupi Palace – o L c d
1460 Gerard St E (w. of Coxwell), 416-405-8189
v Urban Herbivore – hours vary o
64 Oxford St (at Augusta), www.herbivore.to, 416-927-1231
Vegan cafe, catering and prepared take-away foods.
The cafe features fresh sandwiches, green salads, fresh
squeezed juices and baked goodies. Great food on the go
for the herbivore in a hurry. Open daily 9am-sunset.
Shayona Foods (Indian)
46 Claireville Dr (Hwy 427 and Finch), 416-987-5097
Siddhartha Pure Vegetarian Cuisine – late L c
1411 Gerrard St E (w. of Coxwell), 416-466-9777
v Simon’s Wok Vegetarian Kitchen – d
797 Gerrard St E (at Logan), 416-778-9836
17 Baldwin Street, 2nd Floor,
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55 Doncaster Ave, Thornhill, 905-881-7811
16925 Yonge St., Newmarket, 905-898-5262
Baldwin Naturals – O d
366 Bloor St E (w. of Sherbourne), 416-920-5003
Organic Abundance – O d
3066 Bloor St W, 416-234-5258
Stars
16 Baldwin St, 416-979-1777 Large variety of certified organic products, including
Full service organic / natural food market. Open daily. produce, dairy, bulk, grocery and supplements. We also
While promoting vegetarian
carry Earth-friendly cleaning and body care products. food choices is one of the
The Big Carrot Natural Food Market – O We are one block west of Royal York subway station.
348 Danforth Ave (Chester subway), 416-466-2129 best things anyone can do
Specializing in organically grown, GMO-free + Organics on Bloor – O for the environment (see
environmentally safe products. Toronto’s largest 468 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-538-1333 back panel), several busi-
Canadian worker-owned co-op since 1983. Newly A one-stop organic store with an excellent selection
expanded and renovated! of fresh local produce and groceries. Weekly food box nesses are doing even more.
delivery now available. www.organicsonbloor.com
Essence of Life Natural Foods – O d
50 Kensington Ave (in the market), 416-506-0345 • Businesses committed to
Harmony Whole Foods Market – O using and selling locally-
VEDA - Healthy Indian Eatery & Takeout – o L 163 First St, Orangeville, 519-941-8961 grown foods include: farm-
874 Yonge St (Yorkville) & 506 Church St (The Village) www.harmonymarket.com, info@harmonymarket.com
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Delivery hotline: 416-961-9797, www.vedatakeout.com
Eating healthy vegetarian fast food has never tasted
The Health Shoppe – O d Fornello, Veda, Yasi’s, Vegan
1375 Yonge St (s. of St Clair), 416-968-1225 Qi Natural Food – o
this good. Veda’s unique Indian creations will leave
Friendly staff and services, large selection of organic Delights and Hearty Cater-
you wanting more. Eat-in, takeout and delivery. 710 Bloor St W (e. of Christie), 416-539-0459
foods and vitamins. 1001 Eglinton Ave W (w. of Bathurst), 416-784-0459 ing. Places that are mostly
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v Vegetarian Haven – o c d 5915 Atlantic Dr #1, Mississauga, 905-362-2388
2 Matilda St (Broadview & Queen),
17 Baldwin St, www.vegetarianhaven.com, 416-621-3636
www.merchantsofgreencoffee.com, 416-741-5369 Healthy meat alternatives! www.veggieparadise.com Fresh, Live,
“Asian Fusion” cuisine. Impressive selection of over
100 flavourful vegan dishes. Inviting summer patio,
Toronto’s most unique coffee shop. Passionate staff Rawlicious,
reveal the secrets to the perfect cup of coffee. Learn how Rice Bar,
cozy dining room and friendly service. Experience
home roasting, fair trade, organics and sustainability lead
­dining that nurtures your body and soul. Sadie‘s, Sunny
to an incredible coffee experience. Open Tue-Sat 10am-
6pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Closed Mon. Cafe, Vegetarian Haven and
The Natural Food Depot – O d Yasi’s Place are some of the
2075 Lawrence Ave E (at Warden), 416-640-0234 restaurants using compost­
Nelakee Vegetarian Food – Whole Foods Market – O able take-out containers
200 Silver Star Blvd, #330, nelakee@yahoo.ca, 416-335-4388 87 Avenue Rd (n. of Bloor), 416-944-0500
Offering the very best fresh, natural and organic food, in place of styrofoam, plastic
Large selection of frozen vegetarian foods.
free of artificial ingredients. In-house bakery, prepared and aluminum.
foods, bulk foods and cafe.
Wanda’s Pie in the Sky – closes early o c
287 Augusta Ave (s. of College), 416-236-7585 • Whole Foods
Pies, cakes, cookies, squares, and pizza, sandwiches has banned
and soup. Vegan lunch and dessert options. Organic
Dark City coffee. Patio. www.wandaspieinthesky.com
plastic bags,
offering paper
World Class Bakers – open late
690 St Clair Ave W (at Christie), 416-654-0606 bags instead.
Bakery/café; Veggie dishes, salads, soups and buffet. The Sweet
Yasi’s Place – daytime k O Potato uses biodegradable
299 Wallace Ave, www.yasisplace.ca, 416-536-9888 bags. The Big Carrot has
Extensive lunch and brunch menus, fresh juice, fair trade plans to do the same, plus
coffees. Queer/Trans+. Patio and community garden.
charge a fee for bags. Karma
Zen Gardens – d Coop reuses bags and
6980 Maritz Dr (n. of 401, near 10), Miss. 905-461-2498
Noah’s Natural Foods – O d containers that shoppers
322 Bloor St W (at Spadina), 416-968-7930 – bring in.
667 Yonge St (s. of Bloor), 416-969-0220
2395 Yonge St (n. of Eglinton), 416-488-0904
9121 Weston Rd (at Rutherford), Vaughan, 905-850-2873 • Heart on
Extensive range of bulk and packaged foods. Ying Ying Soy Food – Organic Gourmet Tofu – Your Sleeve,
St Lawrence Market, 92 Front St, www.yingyingsoyfood.ca
Wholesale and retail. Tue-Sat 8am-5pm. 905-847-5592 LPK’s Culinary Groove bak-
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Directory Part 2
2009
Catering
The Big Carrot – Catering – o See veg.ca/tfm for more markets including
For all your dietary needs.
Call Chef Katherine Hall
416-466-2129 x236
Free Times Cafe – o
320 College St (w. of Spadina),
416-967-1078
Hearty Catering – O Saturdays 8am-1pm, mid-June until late December.
www.HeartyCatering.com, 416-410-2928
Organic, local and seasonal cuisine for
up to 400.
Le Cafe Vert Catering – O d
www.lecafevert.com,
lecafevert@gmail.com, 416-939-3118
Magical Catering – o
www.magicalcatering.com,
416-469-1971
All-occasion service solutions featuring
organic and vegan selections and
accommodating various dietary
­restrictions. Full service available.
One Love Vegetarian Catering
– vo
onelovevegetarian@rogers.com,
416-894-4736
Corn Soup at Harbourfront Centre on
weekends from June to September.
Vegan Delights – vo
www.vegandelights.ca, 416-491-6781
Health snacks in health food stores;
also, Rosee’s gluten-free crackers,
coconut macaroons and more. Catering
(min $150; free delivery in GTA with
$250 order) for meetings/celebrations
– unique needs such as celiac/candida
skillfully accommodated.
Pick-up or delivery.
Veggie Paradise –
www.veggieparadise.com, 905-362-2388
Taste the “Paradise.” Delicious
­vegetarian catering. Healthy alterna-
tives to meat! Eggless baking.
Whole Foods Market – o
87 Avenue Rd (n. of Bloor),
416-944-0500
View our Catering Menu online at
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Meal
Delivery
In Her Hands Vegetarian Cooking
– vO
vegmeals@idirect.ca, 416-696-6566
Weekly delivery of healthy, same-day
fresh, fine vegan cuisine and treats.
Ask about allergies, candida, celiac,
diabetes, autism or “HeartSmart” diets.
Personal
Chefs
Bonnie Goodman – vo
www.bonniesvegetariankitchen.com,
416-535-4878
Healthy and delicious meals prepared
in-home or delivered. Catering
available.
Macrobiotics Plus – vO
Healing foods / macrobiotic cooking,
416-964-8885
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Farmers’ Markets
Trinity Bellwoods (Tue 3-7pm), Annex
(Wed 3-7pm), Dufferin Grove (Thurs 3-7pm),
Green Barn at 611 St Clair (Sat 2-5pm),
Withrow Park (Sat 9am-1pm) and more.
Don Valley Brick Works Farmers’ Market – O
Located off the Bayview Extension (550 Bayview Ave)
A dynamic new producers-only farmers’ market that
strives to be organic, but the most important element is
local food. www.evergreen.ca/rethinkspace/
High Park Organic Market – Fri-Sun O
Inside the park, beside Grenadier Restaurant, 416-762-4848
Local organic produce at the best possible prices.
Fresh organic baked goods. Parking available.
Riverdale Farm Farmers’ Market – O
Tuesday 3pm-7pm, May-Oct. In front of Riverdale Farm
Fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit, delicious prepared
food, bread, baked goods, and vegetarian and gluten-
free products. www.friendsofriverdalefarm.com
Sorauren Farmers’ Market – O
Monday 3pm-7pm, late May to Oct. Sorauren Park south
of Dundas, www.westendfood.coop
The Village Market – O
9100 Bathurst St, www.villagemarket.ca
Large organic farmers’ market Sat 8:30am-1:30pm.
Food Products
It’s All Good Foods Inc – v All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa
Quick and easy to prepare. Flavours range from Veggie
Chick’n Breasts in Tuscan Tomato Marinade to Veggie
Beef Strips Lightly Seasoned. Trans-fat-free. A good
low-fat source of vegan protein. www.gardein.com
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods & Oils – vO
www.manitobaharvest.com, 1-800-665-HEMP(4367)
Sunflower Kitchen – v
All natural, freshly-made, assorted flavors of hummus,
pesto and soups – kosher and vegan. Sold pre-packaged
in stores. 416-751-0243. www.sunflowerkitchen.com
Taste of Life – v O
www.tasteoflife.biz, 905-593-3173
Four patty flavours: Lentil, Miso-
Tempeh, Vital and Texurized Soya
Protein. Certified organic ingre-
dients and environment friendly
packaging. Sold in stores.
Tofutti - Cholac Foods – v Raw organic whole foods: chocolate, maca, goji
www.tofutti.ca, 1-800-956-6624
Tofutti distributes non-dairy ice cream style frozen
desserts and soy-based cream cheese, sour cream and
slices in most major food chains, independents and
health food stores. Email: tofutticholac@bellnet.ca
– Vegetarian
v – Vegan or can be
k – kid friendly d – discount for TVA
O – organic emphasis cardholders
o – some organic , , , etc – on a map
Organic Delivery
Ontario Natural Food Co-op – O
buyclub@onfc.on.ca, www.onfc.ca, 905-507-2021
A wholesale distributor of organic and natural foods
since 1976. Wide range of vegetarian foods. Serving
co-ops, buying clubs and stores. No produce.
Organics on Bloor Delivery – O
468 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-538-1333
Weekly food-box delivery available south of Eglinton and
east of Jane. Three sizes. www.organicsonbloor.com
Organic Spa
Pure + Simple – O d
2375 Yonge St (s. of Broadway), 416-481-2081
27 Bellair St (s. of Yorkville), 416-924-6555
725 King St W (w. of Bathurst), 416-366-8558
348 Lakeshore Rd E, Port Credit, 905-844-4900
treatments. Organic Ayurvedic supplements also
offered for truly holistic beauty. 10% off for TVA
cardholders. www.pureandsimple.ca
Books & Media
Animal Voices, CIUT 89.5 FM
Toronto’s animal rights radio show. Live every Tuesday
at 11am. www.animalvoices.ca
Fertile Ground Bookstore – d
11 Irwin Ave, www.fgbooks.com, 416-964-0161
We’re a new independent environmental bookstore that
carries vegetarian, animal rights and green titles.
Toronto Vegetarian Association – d
17 Baldwin, 2nd floor, www.veg.ca, 416-544-9800
Resource Centre with vegetarian cookbooks, DVDs,
factsheets and more. 10% off with discount card. See
left panel for details. Open Wed 6-9pm and Sat 1-4pm.
TVP Podcast www.veg.ca/tvp, 20 minutes weekly.
Dog Treats
Temple Treats – For your pampered pooch – vO
www.templetreats.com, 416-704-8917
Water
Nimbus Water Systems
928 Wilson Ave, www.nimbuswatersystems.com, 416-398-2028
Nimbus is a full-service water-treatment company
specialized in Reverse Osmosis drinking water systems. ments. Blenders, juicers, sprouters, dehydrators,
Bakeries
Dufflet Pastries
787 Queen St W, www.dufflet.com, 416-504-2870
2638 Yonge St (across from Sporting Life), 416-484-9080
1917 Queen St E (e. of Woodbine), 416-699-4900
LPK’s Culinary Groove – Oçd
718 Queen St E (at Broadview), 416-461-6440
Beautifully Cultivated Desserts. Organic cakes, pastries
and chocolates that dazzle the palate and delight the
senses – including vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free
desserts. www.lpksculinarygroove.com
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www.newmoonkitchen.com, 416-516-5551
All natural gourmet baked goods available
throughout Ontario. Dairy, egg and nut free.
Lovin’ you with Cookies since 1997.
Stonemill Bakehouse Ltd. – O
stonemillbakehouse.com 426 Nugget Ave 416-757-5767
All natural breads and bagels made with whole and
organic grain. No additives or preservatives. Health
Check and kosher parve approved. Available at St.
Lawrence Market and at many grocery and health food
stores as well as our outlet store at 426 Nugget Ave.
Sweets From The Earth – vod
www.sweetsfromtheearth.com, 647-436-2004
Vegan bakery using all natural ingredients. Products
available at natural food stores throughout Toronto.
Wedding cakes, custom orders and catering. TVA dis-
count cardholders receive a complimentary 300 g cookie
box when they order a 10” cake directly from us.
Raw foods
RawNutrition.ca – vO
www.rawnutrition.ca, 1-888-649-8025
Juicers, dehydrators, sprouters, Vita-Mix, raw foods.
TerraTree Foods – vO
www.terratree.com, 416-654-5357
Raw, living foods company specializing in crackers
(Sunza), breads, bars (DomadarBar), flavored nuts
(NitaiNuts), spreads, fermented vegetables and raw
treats. Available at farmer’s markets and at health and
specialty food stores. See website for locations.
Upaya Naturals – v O
www.upayanaturals.com 416-617-3096 Toronto
berries, protein powders, olives, nuts, zeolite, supple-
shower filters, David Wolfe’s “Sunfood Nutrition”
products and more.
Charitable #11926 7532RR0001
17 Baldwin Street, 2nd Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1L1
416.544.9800, Fax: 416.544.9094
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Earth-friendly
Stores
Earth & Fire
489 Queen St W, 2nd floor, earthandfire.ca, 416-203-4138
Hemp culture and eco-friendly shop.
Heart on Your Sleeve – vO
61A Bellevue Ave, www.heartonyoursleeve.ca, 416-999-2197
Eco-friendly fashion and accessories. All made in
Canada, and always cruelty-free. Vegan owned and
operated. Right beside Left Feet in Kensington Market.
Left Feet – vd
88 Nassau St, www.leftfeet.ca, 416-360-5338
Kensington Market boutique featuring sweatshop-free
vegan footwear and accessories from Vegetarian Shoes,
Blackspot, Splaff, Mohop, Manimal, Truth and more.
Off The Cuff Resale Designer Menswear – d
5 Broadway Ave (n. of Eglinton, e. of Yonge), 416-489-4248
Did you know? A huge footprint is created just to
produce one square inch of cotton fabric! Shopping
here makes the footprint ZERO and you looking like a
MILLION! Current designer menswear by Hugo Boss,
Armani, Etro, Gucci, Paul Smith, Zegna, Prada and
many more … without designer price tags.
www.offthecuff.ca
Organic Lifestyle
Hazelton Lanes (up escalators from Whole Foods),
87 Avenue Rd (n. of Bloor), www.organiclifestyle.ca,
416-921-7317
Organic Lifestyle carries products made with little to
no chemical exposure like pesticides or toxic dyes,
taking everything from the Earth and surrounding
air into consideration. Our range includes everything
from men, women and baby clothing, bedding and
towels made with organic cotton or bamboo, to fire-
retardant-free mattresses.
Online shopping
Baby Naturopathics Inc. – O
www.babynaturopathics.com, 1-905-296-1361
Organic baby clothes, natural toys and skin care.
LAVA - Vegan Online Store
www.veganslovelava.ca, 647-339-0210
Cruelty-free shoes, bags, belts, books and more!
Parenting By Nature – o
Online Natural Parenting Store, 1-866-864-2229
www.parentingbynature.com
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Nutrition
& Wellness
Advantage Health Matters – O
www.advantagehealthmatters.com, 1-800-304-1497
Distributor of organic, whole-food supplements from
New Chapter Organics, Organic Traditions, Maca Pro,
Bali’Sun and Pukka.
Ayurveda for Health
www.homeopathyforhealth.ca, 416-994-8632
Ayurveda is called the ‘science of longevity’ because
it offers a complete system to live a long healthy life
without medication. It offers programs to rejuvenate
the body through diet and nutrition. Sunita Mohan, HD,
RNCP is a homeopathic doctor and nutritionist.
CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) –
An outstanding, four-week healthy lifestyle improve-
ment program for anyone suffering from diabetes,
high blood pressure, angina, high cholesterol, being
overweight or other problems. For class locations visit
www.sdachip.org/locations or call 416-203-0451.
Evolving Appetites – v www.hgic.ca, info@hgic.ca, 905-842-3215
www.evolvingappetites.com,
416-491-9904
Health coach, speaker, corporate
wellness programs, workshops
and cooking classes.
Kim Simons, PTS – d v
vegfitness@gmail.com, 647-200-5423
Vegetarian and vegan-friendly personal training.
Linda Louise Warman MSW RSW – v
Bathurst/Steeles area, www.LindaWarman.ca, 905-731-7972
Psychotherapy, holistic wellness coaching.
Macrobiotics Plus – v
Health / lifestyle / nutritional consultations, 416-964-8885
Nurith Jungreis, Registered Holistic Nutritionist –
nurith@sympatico.ca, 416-962-0626
For better health, balance and more energy, I offer you
family and individual consultations tailored to your needs.
Rawcovery – v Introductory five-week course with Nettie Cronish.
www.rawcovery.com, 416-489-9414
Spirit of the Earth, “The Living Centre” – vOd
London, ON, www.thelivingcentre.com, 519-652-0230
Ayurvedic live-food nutrition, herbalism, forest and
sustainable gardening and Shamanu: Earth Wisdom
Teachings certification and general interest programs.
Groups
See veg.ca for a full list of veggie events.
A Stroll in The Park Walking & Adventure Club
Fun for single nature lovers! Trips, walks, dinners and
more! 99% single. Couples, groups, tourists welcome.
(School walks and special-interest weekday walks by
request.) 416-484-9255, www.astrollinthepark.com
Action Volunteers for Animals
P.O. Box 64578, Unionville, ON L3R 0M9, ­­
www.actionvolunteersforanimals.com, 416-439-8770
Hands-on work, especially with feral cats, and educa-
tional activities. A registered charity.
Animal Alliance of Canada – v
221 Broadview Ave, #101, Toronto, M4M 2G3, 416-462-9541
www.animalalliance.ca National non-profit organization.
Focusing on long-term animal protection through
electoral politics, advocacy and education.
ARK II-Animal Rights Kollective
416-536-2308, www.ark-ii.com, info@ark-ii.com
Contact us for information or to get involved.
Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) –
www.veg.ca/tva, 416-544-9800
Our mission: to inspire people to choose a healthier,
greener, more peaceful lifestyle. See left panel for details.
Meditation & Yoga
Active Yoga - Bikram Method – d
2281 Dundas St W (s. of Bloor), activeyoga.ca, 416-538-1628
ClearBeing Meditation
www.carolinedupont.com, 905-884-5358
Classes, training, silent retreats, gatherings and 1-on-1.
Jivamukti Yoga Toronto – d
5 Shuter St, 3rd Fl., 416-530-0039, jivamuktiyoga.ca
Inspiring yoga, meditation and philosophy for all levels.
Moksha Yoga – d
Nine locations in the GTA, www.mokshayoga.ca
Snow Lion - The Meditation Shop – d
708A Pape Ave, www.snowlioncanada.com, 416-461-1611
Buddhas, books, meditation cushions and yoga supplies.
The Soul Hut
5095 Yonge St, www.thesoulhut.com, 416-910-7310
Free yoga classes, beginner yoga courses, drop-ins
(all levels) and nutrition seminars.
Yoga Meditation Canada –
www.yogameditationcanada.com, 416-539-0234
Yoga classes by donation. Meditation classes free of
charge plus vegetarian gatherings and retreats.
Cooking Classes
Arvinda’s Healthy Gourmet Indian Cooking – od
Learn delicious authentic vegetarian Indian and Thai
favourites. Fun, informative and hands-on.
Ayurveda Vegetarian Cooking – vOd
Introduction to Ayurveda principles and the benefits of
applying them to food and life. Presentations, handouts,
food demos and samplings. North York, 416-434-0180.
Ayurvedic Indian Vegetarian Cooking – d Shanti Yoga Retreat –
www.indiancooking.ca, info@indiancooking.ca, 416-593-7546
Learn to cook a delicious, nutritious, well-balanced
four course vegan or lacto meal in each class.
The Big Carrot Vegetarian Cooking –
Hands-on. NEW! Single classes featuring Anti-
Inflammatory Cooking, Raw & Vegan Cuisine, Cooking
for Colitis, Candida and other health-related classes.
For more info call 416-466-2129
or visit www.thebigcarrot.ca
ClearBeing Total Health – vO
www.carolinedupont.com, 905-884-5358
Nine-week course, whole foods, conscious living,
meditation and healing. Caroline Dupont, M.Sc., RHN.
Hallelujah Acres Diet & Lifestyle Centre – od
Newmarket, www.hacres.ca/gethealthy, 905-853-7014
Vegetarian classes, sessions and workshops.
Hearty Vegetarian & Raw Classes – O
www.HeartyCatering.com, 416-410-2928
Lisa’s Kitchen – O
Helping people be healthy with fun, tantalizing, nutri-
tious meals. 416-494-5952 www.lisaskitchen.ca
Macrobiotics Plus – vOd
Group and personalized classes, 416-964-8885
Vacations
& Retreats
Cozy Corners Veggie B&B – O d
Shelburne, cozycornersveggiebb.com, 519-925-1919
Downtown Bed & Breakfast & Spa – vO
263 McLeod St, Ottawa, www.downtownbb.com, 613-563-4399
Hidden Valley Farm – vkOd
Organic country retreat near Owen Sound. Enjoy warm
hospitality, delicious meals, nature at its best and
classes off-season. Accessible by bus. 1-888-624-0315
www.hiddenvalleyfarm.8k.com
Hotel Lands in love - Tierras Enamoradas – d
Costa Rica, www.landsinlove.com, 408-251-2656
Great Israeli & international food. Special diets accom-
modated (weight watchers, Celiacs, diabetics, etc).
Maple Ki Forest * Spirit Waters – vOd
www.mapleki.com, info@mapleki.com, 613-379-2227
Outstanding location. Secluded, serene lakefront and
woodlands. Superb veg. cuisine. Yoga and bodywork.
Midway between Toronto and Ottawa, near Tamworth.
New Life Retreat – vkOd
Lanark (near Perth, 3.5 hrs from Toronto), 613-259-3337
Health/Eco/Spiritual/Personal/Group/Education retreats.
Living cuisine. www.newliferetreat.com
The Pinecone Forest Nature Sanctuary
691 Pinecrest Rd, Boulter, ON K0L 1G0
www.pinecone.on.ca, Toll free 1-866-332-3651. Cot-
tage retreat for vegetarians in the beautiful Madawaska
Valley: canoeing, kayaking, hiking, x-country skiing,
swimming, wildlife viewing and guided tours.
The Roosters Inn - B&B/farm sanctuary – o d
Near Port Perry, roostersinn@live.com, 905-986-9843
1 hr N/E of Toronto. We offer three bedrooms, two
sitting areas, satellite TV, central air, large pool and
visits with rescued farm animals. Vegetarian or vegan
breakfast with organic juices. Nearby are a casino, two
golf courses, great shopping in Port Perry and hiking
trails. Open all year. See torontobandb.com
Sahayoga – vOd
Near Belleville, www.sahayoga.com, 613-471-1000
vOd
Prince Edward County, www.shantiretreat.ca, 613-471-1662
Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre – od
Near Midland, www.sugarridge.ca, 1-866-609-1793
Design your own retreat or join one of ours.
Tanglefoot Lodge – o
Near Peterborough, www.tanglefootlodge.com, 416-508-1208
Weekend retreats include Yoga Teachers Training Course,
yoga, holistic health, music and shamanic teachings.
Breathtaking and peaceful! Delicious vegetarian meals.
TANGLEFOOT LODGE
OFFERING:
Yoga • Shamanism • Music
• Art • Retreats • Sweats
• Fasts • Yoga Teacher Training
• International Dream Yoga Intensive
www.tanglefootlodge.com
Thirteen Moons Culinary Wellness Centre – vOd
Near Peterborough, www.thirteenmoons.ca, 705-652-9329
Welcomes individuals and small groups. Wellness
programs, getaways and cooking workshops.
Toronto B&B
Annex Quest House
83 Spadina Rd, www.AnnexQuestHouse.com, 416-922-1934
By the Park Bed and Breakfast –
92 Indian Grove, www.bythepark.ca, 416-520-6102
Vegetarian/vegan. Located in beautiful High Park. Two
minutes walk to subway. Rated among the top 5% in
“The Best Places To Bed & Breakfast in Ontario.”
Les Amis Vegetarian B&B – v
31 Granby St. Toronto, www.bbtoronto.com, 416-591-0635
Vegetarians for over 20 years, your hosts offer you
gourmet vegetarian and vegan breakfast, using organic
ingredients if requested. Hardwood floors and rooftop
patio. See Yonge Street map for location.
17 Baldwin Street, 2nd Floor,
Toronto, Ontario M5T 1L1
416.544.9800, Fax: 416.544.9094
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