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

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Ontario

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. Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Limited service, VISA, $$.

•• 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! Cash only. Open daily for lunch and dinner through late night. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, $-$$.

Concord

East Moon Restaurant

2150 Steeles Ave., W., Concord, ON L4K 2T5

(905) 738-1428

Chinese. The menu lists vegetarian egg and spring rolls, as well as approximately 10 vegetarian entrées. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Elora

The Desert Rose Café

130 Metcalfe St., Elora, ON N0B 1S0

(519) 846-0433

Natural foods. Enjoy an eclectic blend of international cuisine, including homemade soups, salad dressings, entrées, baked goods, and more. The café features stained glass, antique furniture, and occasional live music. Open daily for three meals March through December. Closed January and February. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$-$$$.

Etobicoke

•• Rajdhani

2658 Islington Ave. (At Albion Rd.), 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. Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, take-out, no credit cards, $.

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. Open daily for breakfast through late night. Full service, vegan options, special drinks, cappuccino/espresso, take-out, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• Wild Organic Way Raw Food Café

22 Carden St., Guelph, ON N1H 3A2

(519) 766-1701

Vegan/raw foods/organic. Wild Organic Way, also known as WOW, is a cozy café and juice bar. They serve raw dishes such as Nut'N Better Falafel Plate, Almond Cheeze Burger Plate, and Mediterranean Pizza. Desserts include Hemp Balls, Chocolate Dream Cake, Apple Crumble Pie, Berry Cheese Cake, and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. As their menu says, "Life is Uncertain -- Eat Dessert First." Who are we to argue? Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for three meals. Closed Sunday and Monday. Full service, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$-$$$.

Hamilton

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

•• Maharajah's Asian Grocery and Take-Out

425 King St., E., Hamilton, ON L8N 1C5

(905) 521-2744

Vegetarian/Indian. Call in your order and enjoy vegetarian Indian cuisine from Maharajah's. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Take-out only, $-$$.

Kitchener

•• Muses Café and Vegetarian Dining

10 King St., Kitchener, ON N2G 2K6

(519) 742-3087

Vegetarian. This restaurant offers terrific homemade food, including fresh soups and meatless chili made daily. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Closed Sunday. Full service, fresh juices, smoothies, take-out, no credit cards, $$.

Markham

•• Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant

Market Village Shopping Centre, 4396 Steeles Ave., E., Markham, ON L3R 9W1

(905) 479-8381

Vegetarian/Chinese. Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant offers Cantonese-style vegetarian fare. Mock meats and mock fish are available. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, reservations required, soymilk, special drinks, VISA, $$-$$$.

Mississauga

•• Bombay Delights

2580 Shepard Ave., Mississauga, ON L5A 4K3

(905) 803-9755

Vegetarian/Indian. Are you in the mood for some great Indian food but also in a hurry? Then Bombay Delights is the place for you. Their dosa is a customer favorite. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• Saravanaa Bhavan

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

(905) 290-0769

Vegetarian/Indian. Featuring South Indian vegetarian cuisine, this restaurant serves masala dosas, idlies, utthappams, curry dishes, and much more. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for three meals. Full service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, special beverages.

•• Village of India Sweets & Restaurant

1011 Eglinton Ave. E., Mississauga, ON L4W 1K4

(905) 290-0769

Vegetarian/Indian. This restaurant offers a daily buffet of 30 items, including fresh Indian breads like naan and roti, curries, chapati, and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Buffet, vegan options, take-out, $$.

Niagara-On-The-Lake

Fans Court Chinese Restaurant

135 Queen St., Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

(905) 468-4511

Chinese. Vegetarian options include spring rolls, vegetable soup, and several vegetable entrées. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.

North York

•• Counter Culture

4700 Keele St., York University, 305 Lumbers Bldg., North York, ON M3J 1P3

(416) 736-2100 x22642

Vegan. Voted "Best Hangout at York University" in November 2002 by "NOW Magazine" (free weekly newspaper/entertainment guide), Counter Culture is the only vegetarian/vegan place on campus and takes the college's Student Meal Card. It offers bagels, samosas, lentil/bean pockets, organic fruit, salads, chili, potato and veggie pizzas, and pastries. Patrons can enjoy eating in the bright, friendly Environmental Studies Lounge on a hodge-podge of couches, or they can check out the ever-changing student artwork on the walls. Also near Black Creek Pioneer Village. Open Monday through Thursday for breakfast through late afternoon. Open Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Cafeteria, soymilk, special drinks, take-out in reuseable containers, catering, $-$$.

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. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Ottawa

Domus Café

85 Murray St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5

(613) 241-6007

Natural foods. The menu of eclectic gourmet foods here changes daily, but it is always prepared with fresh produce from local farmers. The restaurant is connected to a kitchen/housewares store. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$$.

•• 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. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner. Closed Sunday. Buffet, vegan options, non-smoking, fresh juices, take-out, catering, VISA, $-$$.

•• Peace-Garden

47 Clarence St., Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1

(613) 562-2434

International vegetarian. This small café offers salads, sandwiches, Indian dishes, lasagna, baked potatoes, soy burgers, homemade desserts, and more. Open daily for three meals. Counter service, vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, special drinks, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• Perfection - Satisfaction - Promise

167 Laurier Ave., E., Ottawa, ON K1N 6N8

(613) 234-7299

Vegetarian. Across the street from the University of Ottawa, Perfection offers Indonesian vegetables with peanut sauce and rice noodles, Japanese miso soup, Vietnamese spring rolls with julienned vegtables in a soft rice wrapper, foot-long veggie subs, and much more. Open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Wednesday for lunch and early dinner. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, non-alcoholic wine/beer, take-out, catering, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• 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). Open Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Monday. Buffet, macrobiotic/vegan options, fresh juices, wine/beer, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX, $.

•• The Table

1230 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A1

(613) 729-5973

Vegetarian/organic. The Table serves organic, mostly vegan, gourmet dishes (items containing cheese, butter, or non-organic ingredients are clearly marked). The buffet-style of the restaurant allows guests to sample a little bit of everything and the selections rotate every week over a six-week period for variety. They charge by the weight of your food, but fresh-baked bread is offered for free. Desserts are made in-house (some are priced separately from the buffet). With advanced notice, The Table can bake a cake suited to your specific dietary needs including vegan, wheat-, sugar-, or gluten-free. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Buffet, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Rexdale

•• Gagan Sweets and Restaurant

1050 Albion Rd., Rexdale, ON M9V 1A7

(416) 747-0075

Vegetarian/Indian. Experience pure vegetarian, Indian cuisine at Gagan Sweets, which offers Thali, Chaat Papri, and Golgappa for lunch and dinner as well as a varied array of snacks and sweets like samosas, pakoras and kaju rolls. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, non-smoking, take-out, catering, VISA/AMEX, $.

Richmond Hill

•• Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant

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

(905) 886-0680

Vegetarian/Asian. A relaxing and comfortable atmosphere with affordable new creative veggie dishes. Open daily for breakfast through late night service. Full service.

Scarborough

•• A1 Sweets & Restaurant

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

(416) 299-9424

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. A1 is located at Middlefield, near Scarborough Sikh Temple. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, catering, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

•• Lotus Pond 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. Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Full service, vegan options, non-alcoholic wine/beer, VISA, $$.

•• Saravanaa Bhavan

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

(416) 293-7755

Vegetarian/Indian. See description under Mississauga, Ontario.

St. Catherines

Chon-Buri's Spicy Thai

208 Church St., St. Catherine's, ON L2R 3E9

(905) 687-THAI

Thai. This restaurant offers a very attractive menu for vegetarians. Also, almost any item on the menu can be prepared with tofu instead of meat. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. Full service, vegan options, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC, $$$.

Spice of Life Restaurant

12 Lock St., Port Dalhousie, St. Catherine's, ON L2R 5B5

(905) 937-9027

International. Noted for its live jazz and blues, Spice of Life has a menu that changes seasonally, but it offers offers a vegetarian/vegan menu year-round. Choices include samosas, bruschettas, award-winning garlic bundles, salads, pizza, pastas, vegan fondues, and a special Sunday brunch menu. Call for seasonal hours. Full service, vegan options, catering, reservations recommended, fresh juices, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, non-alcoholic beer/wine, cooking classes, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Thornhill

Terra

8199 Yonge St., Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6

(905) 731-6161

Canadian. Though definitely not a vegetarian restaurant, this formal dining establishment recommends informing them of your dietary needs when you make reservations. Vegetarian items are clearly marked on the menu and includes six salads, Grilled Portobello Steaks, Pan Roasted Gnocci, and Wild Mushroom Risotto. Many of these dishes can be prepared vegan upon request. Terra also offers an extensive coffee, tea, and dessert wines menu. Open weekdays for lunch, daily for dinner, and Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, reservations recommended, special drinks, wine/beer/alcohol, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$$.

Toronto

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

Alternative Grounds Coffee House and Roaster

333 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON M6R 2M8

(416) 534-6335

Coffeehouse. Strongly committed to working with the community, Alternative Grounds helps to promote trade relationships between farmers and businesses in a coffee shop selling more than just coffee--there's also vegetarian fare and a variety of desserts. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, MC, $.

•• Annapurna

1085 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5R 3G8

(416) 537-8513

Vegetarian/Indian. Many vegan dishes are served at Annapurna, which has been specializing in southern Indian cuisine for more than 20 years. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, macrobiotic options, fresh juices, take-out, catering, $.

•• Bombay Bhel Restaurant

1411 Gerrard St., E., Toronto, ON M4L 1Z5

(416) 461-4125

Vegetarian/Indian. Enjoy both North and South Indian vegetarian cuisine at this no-frills snack bar in Toronto's downtown Little India. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

•• Buddha's Vegetarian Foods

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

(416) 603-3811

Vegan/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. Open Wednesday through Monday for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday. Full service, take-out, $-$$.

•• Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen

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

(416) 292-7095

Vegetarian/Chinese. Located in 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. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, reservations recommended, soymilk, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• Café 668

885 Dundas St., Toronto, ON M6J 1V9

(416) 703-0668

Vegetarian/Asian. Enjoy jazz music while you dine on Southeast Asian-inspired vegetarian cuisine. Choose from almost 100 different appetizers, soups, fried noodle dishes, congees, and rice dishes. Entrées include Spicy Fried Tofu with Coconut Cream, Curry "Veggie Fish," and "Veggie Chicken" Fried with Cashew Nuts (Kung-Pu Style). Dine on their patio in warmer weather. Open Monday for dinner. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, $$.

Café Nervosa

75 Yorkville Ave., Toronto, ON M5R 1B8

(416) 961-4642

Italian. This establishment, located in the upscale Yorkville area, offers casual and trendy dining with vegetarian soups, salads, and pizzas. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Full service, take-out, private parties, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $-$$$.

•• Commensal

655 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 2K4

(416) 596-9364

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. Established in 1977, Commensal offers more than 100 items on the menu. The buffet is set up as a pay-by-weight system, so you can tailor the portions. In addition to a large selection of salads, guests can choose from tofu dishes, seitan dishes, pasta, and vegan desserts. Open Monday through Friday for three meals. Open Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Buffet, vegan options, take out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, beer/wine, VISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$.

Epicure Café

512 Queen St., W., Toronto, ON M5V 2B3

(416) 504-8942

Natural foods. Enjoy items from the traditional, seasonal Italian and French bistro blackboard menu, which changes daily. Call for seasonal hours. Full service, wine/beer/alcohol, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

•• Fresh By Juice For Life

326 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1Y4

(416) 531-2635

147 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 2A2

(416) 599-4442

894 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M6J 1G6

(416) 913-2720

Vegetarian. Juice for Life 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. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, espresso/cappuccino, wine/beer/alcohol, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $$.

•• Fressen

478 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON M5V 2B2

(416) 504-5127

Vegetarian/Thai. Fressen, near the heart of Toronto, is an upscale establishment that offers elegant vegetarian and vegan cuisine even the pickest meat eaters will love. Interesting appetizers include Grilled Asparagus with Blood Oranges and mock Crab Cakes with a Spicy Corn Salsa. For your main course, consider the Portabello Mushroom Steak, Veggie Kebab with Curry Sauce, or a pizza with a Carrot Cornmeal crust. Also, save room for the just-baked purple buns (infused with beet juice) and a dessert, perhaps a late summer pudding with fresh berries and créme anglaise. Sunday nights, the restaurant transforms into the Red Beet Lounge, which offers dancing, discounted drinks, and free snack food without a cover. Open Monday through Friday for dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, suitable for business entertaining, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$-$$$.

•• Full Moon Vegetarian Restaurant

638 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON M6R 1X6

(416) 203-1210

Vegetarian/Asian. Full Moon 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. Open Thursday through Tuesday for lunch and dinner. Closed Wednesday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, soymilk, beer, VISA/MC, $-$$.

•• Get Real! Café

135 Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON M6J 2Z6

(416) 532-4564

Vegetarian café. Located in a vibrant Portuguese village, Get Real! Café's meals are comprised entirely of organic ingredients. The café offers pot pies, tortes, sandwiches, soups, and entrees as well as delicious vegan desserts. The weekend brunch includes tasty treats of spelt waffles, spicy Spanish tofu scramble, and a vegan English breakfast. This brunch is so delicious and popular that reservations are recommended. Open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Closed Monday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, espresso/cappuccino, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

•• Hey Good Cooking

238 Dupont St., Toronto, ON M5R 1V7

(416) 929-9140

Vegetarian. Hey Good Cooking's daily specials include Chickpea and Vegetable Curry, Texan Chili, Mushroom Nut Loaf, and Southern Spiced Tofu, as well as homemade veggie burgers, soups, and salads. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, $.

•• Kensington Natural Bakery, Inc.

460 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M5S 1X8

(416) 534-1294

Vegetarian. This bakery offers fresh juices, vegetarian baked goods, and entrées. Open daily for three meals. Full service, macrobiotic/vegan options, non-smoking, take-out, catering, $.

•• King's Café/Perfect Vegetarian

192 Augusta Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2L6

(416) 591-1340

Vegetarian/Chinese. Overlooking Kensington Market, this restaurant offers noodle soups, sushi, some unusual mock meat dishes, and many other choices. Try the Asparagus Handrolls, the Crustless Quiches, or the Fried Udon with vegetables and tofu "beef." Open Sunday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for three meals. Full service, vegan options, fresh juices, cappuccino/espresso, take-out, $.

•• Live Organic Food Bar

264 Dupont St., Toronto, ON M5R 1V7

(416) 515-2002

Vegetarian/raw foods/organic. Live is an organic vegetarian restaurant that would be vegan if not for bee pollen, which is offered in some of their beverages. A large part of their menu is raw foods dishes but they do have many cooked meals as well. Their menu notes which items are nut-free, gluten-free, or can be made so. Try the Avocado Tempura, Spaghetti & Neatballs, BBQ Pulled Burdock (slow-cooked burdock root), or Polenta Fries with Chipotle Dipping Sauce. Ask about their many daily specials. Live is at the NE corner of Dupont and Spadina. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine/alcohol, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$-$$$.

•• Lucky Sweets & Restaurant

2985 Islington Ave., Toronto, ON M9L 2K9

(416) 740-4494

Vegetarian/Indian. Enjoy a fully vegetarian menu at this Indian restaurant, including Thali. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, $.

•• Mela Italian Vegetarian Café

7A Yorkville Ave., Toronto, ON M4W 1L1

(416) 916-0619

Vegetarian/Italian. Mela Italian Vegetarian Café offers a menu full of vegetarian and vegan Italian-style dishes including roasted pepper pizza on whole wheat crust, eggplant sandwich, tofu sandwich, spaghetti with soy meatballs, and stuffed peppers. All ingredients are organic and made fresh daily. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, VISA/MC/DISC, $-$$.

•• Naturally Yours Vegetarian Gourmet

P.O. Box 372, First Canadian Pl., Toronto, ON M5X 1E2

(416) 368-0100

919 Kingston Rd., Toronto, ON M4E 1S6

(416) 691-7055

P.O. Box 444, W. Commerce Court, Toronto, ON M5L 1G4

(416) 364-7401

Vegetarian. Naturally Yours offers three daily hot entrées, as well as a salad bar, veggie burgers, pastas, Chinese dishes, burritos, shepherd's pie, cauliflower bake, broccoli patties, and more. Open Monday through Friday for lunch. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Take-out, vegan options, fresh juices, catering, VISA/MC, $.

•• 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. Open for lunch, dinner, and late evening service. Full service, macrobiotic/vegan options, fresh juices, smoothies, $.

•• Pulp Kitchen Juicebar and Eatery

1129 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON M4M 1J3

(416) 461-4612

Vegetarian café/organic/juice bar. Pulp Kitchen serves up dishes that are fast, tasty, and healthy, as well as a full selection of fresh juices. Sample their daily soups, Roti Wraps, 'Shroom Burger, VLT, Mange é Trois, or hemp ice "cream." Or attend their recently added vegan brunch. They also carry gifts, natural pet foods, and organic herbal remedies. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, special beverages, VISA, $-$$.

•• Radical Roots Café

University Of Toronto, 33 St. George St., Toronto, ON M8Z 3Y6

(000) 000-0000

Vegan. The cafe is a co-operatively-run non-profit that provides students fair and equitable job opportunities, as well as community awareness about food issues through educational outreach. Offerings include rice & dahl, soups, salads, chilis, samosas, veggie lasagna, stir-fries, pasta dishes, falafels, and more. The café strives to meet its patrons dietary needs and can accommodate vegans, those adherring to Halaal and semi-strict Kosher diets, and those with food allergies. (The café does not have a phone number, but can answer your questions via email.) Full service vegan options, catering.

•• Rajwadi Foods & Sweets

3520 McNicoll Ave., #10, Toronto, ON M1V 4C6

(416) 850-0046

Vegetarian/Indian. Rajwadi Foods & Sweets offers traditional Indian Gujarati cuisine that is completely vegetarian. Check out their delicious line of baked goods. Rajwadi is located east of Markham Road. Cash only. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday. Take-out, vegan options, catering, $-$$.

•• Simon's Wok

797 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON M4M 1Y5

(416) 778-9836

Vegetarian. Located in Chinatown, Simon's offers 100 different vegetarian dishes in a non-smoking and informal atmosphere. Open for three meals. Full service, $$.

Sunny Café

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

(416) 963-8624

Natural foods. Sunny Café is located in Noah's Natural Foods Store. The café offers organic foods, soups, sandwiches, burgers, entrées, and more. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and early dinner. Closed Sunday. Counter service, vegan/macrobiotic options, fresh juices, take-out, catering, $-$$.

•• The Big Carrot Deli

348 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1N8

(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. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for lunch and early dinner. Limited service, macrobiotic/vegan options, fresh juices, take-out, catering, cooking classes, $$.

Three Peppers - Green Cuisine

250 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5

(416) 348-8999

Mediterranean. Come to Three Peppers for hearty salads and panini sandwiches. They prepare and cook meat separately from the vegetarian and vegan foods. Choose from 24 kinds of tea, 8 flavors of hot chocolate, and 4 types of hot cider. Check out their vegan Moussaka! Open daily for three meals. Full service, vegan options, take-out, catering, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, VISA, $-$$.

•• Udupi Palace Vegetarian Indian Cuisine

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

(416) 405-8189

Vegetarian/Indian. Udupi Palace offers a wide range of South Indian 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 and cucumber). Reservations required on weekends. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, take-out, catering, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

•• Urban Herbivore

64 Oxford St., Toronto, ON M5T 1P1

(416) 927-1231

Vegan café/organic. Urban Herbivore is located on the first floor of a beautifully converted Victorian house in Kensington Market. They serve lots of sandwiches (barbecued tofu is a favorite) on grilled wheat multi-grain bread made at the restaurant, as well as soups (like cumin Mexican black bean) and customized salads. You can eat in, but most people elect to take out (the soups come in returnable Mason jars). The restaurant also offers muffins, cookies and brownies, as well as hot chocolate and lemonade with wild raspberries or cucumber. Open daily for three meals. Closed Mondays in August. Limited service, take-out, fresh juices, VISA/MC, $$.

•• Vegetarian Haven

17 Baldwin St., Toronto, ON M5T 1L1

(416) 621-3636

Vegan. Vegetarian Haven's menu features over 100 vegan dishes, soups, baked spring rolls, tofu dishes, veggie seafood, veggie cutlets, stir-fries, noodle dishes, rice dishes, non-dairy ice cream, vegan cakes, and more. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Full service, fresh juices, soymilk, non-alcohlic beer, take-out, catering, cooking classes, VISA/MC, $.

Wasaga Beach

Harvest Moon Natural Foods Restaurant

1080 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach, ON L0L 2P0

(705) 429-4411

Hotel restaurant. Located near the world's largest freshwater beach, this hotel restaurant offers fresh juices, natural ice cream, and gourmet international dishes. Open daily for three meals. Limited service, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, non-smoking, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$.

Whitby

•• The Jasmine Garden

10 Meadowglen Dr., Whitby, ON L1R 3P8

(905) 493-1967

Vegetarian/international. The Jasmine Garden is an eclectic vegetarian restaurant serving Asian stir-fries, Italian pasta, Creole Jambalaya, and more. The meals are prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients and are "worth the wait." Many of the dishes are already vegan, and the menu notes which dishes can be made vegan with alterations. The restaurant also offers numerous gluten-free items, all clearly labeled on the menu. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner. Open Saturday for late lunch and dinner. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, smoothies, soymilk, beer/wine/alcohol, VISA/MC, $-$$.

Willowdale

•• Tov-Li Pizza and Falafel

5982 Bathurst St., Willowdale, ON M2R 1Z1

(416) 650-9800

Vegetarian/Kosher. Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine and more at Tov-Li Pizza. Open Monday through Thursday and Sunday for lunch and dinner. Open Friday for lunch. Open Saturday for dinner and late-night service. Limited service, vegan options, espresso/cappuccino, take-out, catering, $.