We hope your tastebuds are ready! In this post, we bring you the best vegan restaurants in Toronto to explore and to put on your bucket list right now.
If you’re planning a trip to Canada’s largest city you should know that Toronto is a heaven for vegans.
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No matter what it is, Toronto’s got it all… After all, it’s one of the top 8 vegan-friendly cities in the world.
To help you find your go-to 100% vegan restaurant in Toronto faster, we added details to help you figure out what to expect.
Are you ready? Let’s dive in.
Rosalinda | Mexican Fine-Dining
Rosalinda, the feel-good vegan Mexican hot-spot, serves the best quality plant-based food made of seasonal produce and top-notch ingredients. You’ll find it located in Toronto’s financial quarter as a refreshing escape from the hustle-bustle of the city.
Walking into Rosalinda you’ll notice a vibrant smell of their delish tacos & tostadas, an abundance of plants surrounding you from every corner, and friendly servers ready to take your eating experience to the next level.
Their nature-inspired interior is complemented with a blend of vintage and industrial elements that create a soothing ambiance and keep you present with your food. Rosalinda is the perfect combo of yum flavors, nourishing plants, and a hip, vibey space.
Planta Queen | Cuisines From All Around The World
As a vegan in Toronto, Planta Queen is your must-stop. While they started mainly as an Asian restaurant, these guys now offer a variety of cuisines inspired by the different corners of the world.
You’ll find here everything from elegant poke bowls, and pizzas, to all kinds of Asian dishes made into a vegan version.
If you decide to give Planta a try, we recommend their epic vegan Sushi – a dragon roll stuffed with tempura broccoli, spinach, and spicy unagi sauce. And nope, forget the boring avo & cucumber in a roll.
Your sushi dreams are about to come true!
Tsuchi | Japanese Coffee Shop & Bakery
For those on a hunt for a delish plant-based dessert made with love, Tsuchi bakery should be your first choice. Each of their cakes, pies, and even savory snacks are 100% vegan and made fresh every day.
No matter what you order, you can always expect beautiful artsy food styling, ooey-gooey comforting textures, and amazing flavors making you feel at home. They regularly offer limited-time savory specials like vegan hotdogs, sandos, or Japanese Poke bowls.
To find out what’s on the menu now, check out their Insty or FB page and treat yourself to some Tsuchi goodness.
Osteria Du | Italian Pizza & Pasta
Osteria Du is one of the places we can’t stop coming back to! They regularly change their menus based on the seasonal ingredients to provide exceptional (and eco-conscious!) food with perfect portions at all times.
They’re also not afraid to express their chefs’ creativity at its full potential and play with unique food combinations and flavors.
And their specialty? Osteria Du doesn’t serve you only a single meal.
Instead, you’ll get a full eating experience consisting of a 4-course fixed Prix menu at $60 ($50 on weekdays).
If you’re unsure about what to choose, feel free to let their friendly and knowledgeable staff help you out. We recommend trying their ravioli and tiramisu (they’re also the most popular).
Stefano’s Sandwiches | Vegan Sandwiches
Say hello to Toronto’s hottest vegan sandwich spot. And we mean it.
Stefano’s serves their sandos fully loaded on a house-made ciabatta bread giving you the ultimate comfort with food.
This is a great vegan restaurant in Toronto to hang out with your carnivore friends too. Since the food is so good and satisfying they won’t even realize they’re eating vegan.
Ready to give them a go? Stefano’s currently doesn’t own their private space but you’ll find them at Gia restaurant here.
Hello 123 | All-Day Brunch & Buddha Bowls
Hello 123 claims to serve *happy food and happy times*. And they don’t lie. At this place, you can order some of their delicious brunch offerings all day long!
They’re filled with hearty ingredients and lots of protein & carbs to keep your energy up throughout the day. If you miss eggs as a vegan, you’re in luck!
Hello 123 offers lots of vegan egg varieties. Expect everything from omelets to benedicts to scrambles.
If eggs aren’t your thing, you can treat yourself to some of their sweet or/and savory brekkie waffles.
Despite Hello 123 being usually quite busy, their service is still very welcoming, patient, and helpful at all times. You can sit inside or outside on their lovely patio.
Parka Food Co | Burgers, Wraps, Mac & Cheese
Looking for the best vegan food in Toronto that not only tastes awesome but is also truly earth-friendly? At Parka Food Co you won’t feel guilty about killing the planet while eating your burger.
All of their ingredients are freshly made in-house from scratch with no use of any artificial flavors, additives, colors, or preservatives. The whole menu is based on farm-fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables.
Not only that, their mission is to change the way people feel about vegetables and support global biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. Parka does so by using WWF’S Future 50 foods in their menu.
The Goods | Salads, Soups, and Smoothies
The Goods prides itself on using organic functional ingredients and all meals possible to make in – low-glycemic, gluten-free, sugar-free, soy-free, nut-free, or sesame-free versions.
Almost all of their foods contain some of the superfoods such as maca, chia, ginger, and many more.
Urban Herbivore | Sandwiches, Hummus, Veggie Bowls
Urban Herbivore combines fresh & flavourful food, local ingredients, living greenery in their restaurant, and friendly servers. You can make your own salads in generous portions, choose from a variety of different toppings and even have a gluten-free option.
This makes it an excellent value for money and keeps many of us coming back.
Final Thoughts On Toronto Vegan Restaurants
Did you know Toronto even has a vegan suburb called Vegandale? This suburb became so popular with vegans, vegan businesses, and ethical shops that from the official name Parkdale, people started calling it ‘Vegandale’.
If you tried out all our recommended restaurants, yet you’re still hungry for more, go get lost in Vegandale. It’s an awesome place to explore on your own and find even more mind-blowing vegan restaurants in Toronto.
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