Best Vegan Restaurants in Ontario

"With several Planta restaurants in Toronto (and Miami!), each with a different theme and menu, Planta Queen has an Asian focused menu. All Planta restaurants are 100% vegan. They’ve got wok noodles, sushi, dumplings, small plates, and raw specialties."

"We absolutely love everything that is going on over at Planta. There is not a single boring spot to be found on the interior of this delectable plant-based resto. Even the chairs are dope!"

"Kupfert and Kim is one of my favorite grab-n-go breakfast and salad places in Toronto. Since they open at 7:30 AM its a great option for picking up a quick bite to eat for breakfast such as a smoothie bowl, gluten-free waffles or some house-made granola. They also have a wide variety of salad bowls that are absolutely amazing and are great lunch options."

"A post shared by Kupfert & Kim (@kupfertkim) on Jun 9, 2020 at 10:02am PDT. Meatless and wheatless, this spot cares about what people put into their bodies, and is great for grab-and-go grub that won’t weigh you down. On the menu: pesto quinoa, curry bowls, tempeh and bean chili, and more hearty meatless eats."

"Healthy, Grab-n-Go, Gluten-Free, Casual, Smoothies, Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner. Kupfert and Kim was my go-to for quick, healthy breakfasts since they open at 7:30 am. I had their house-made granola, the breakfast congee, tried a couple different smoothies and some of their vegan baking."

"A post shared by Hello 123 (@hello123forever) on Dec 29, 2019 at 7:15am PST. The suave, mature sibling to ever-popular sister chain Kupfert & Kim, Hello 123 is a chic, minimalist spot on Queen West serving carefully-crafted, plant-based dishes and drinks. Kids will dive into pulled pineapple sliders, loaded sweet potatoes and heaving platters of veggie-crowned nachos."

"How many times have you gone out to brunch and been stuck eating the one token vegan item on the menu?. Hello123’s brunch/lunch menu offers a rich variety of clean, plant-based nosh any day of the week!. They’re experts in layering flavours for complex, colourful and delicious meals."

"It is fairly casual and requires no reservations & the options are endless!. There are tons of brunch and lunch options to fit all desires. In the summer months, there is also a patio to sit on which is very enjoyable."

"If, by January, you have any energy left for shopping, head to Yorkville and plan a stop at this fast-casual, New York City import. Opened last November, the chain boasts a bright, kid-friendly approach to graphic design and a menu of familiar favourites, reinvented for vegan diets. Hungry kids will wolf down poutine, pancakes, mac n’ cheese and more, no questions asked."

"is an excellent spot to hit for brunch if you’re a vegan on the go. In between shopping, you can stop in for a bountiful bowl or a slab of avocado toast, plus a long list of fresh or cozy drinks. Address: Inside Yorkdale Shopping Centre, beside Restoration Hardware"

"By Chloe is a famous vegan restaurant out of the USA, and they now have a restaurant in Toronto, too. I dined at one of their Boston locations and it didn’t disappoint. They’ve got all kinds of comforting favorites, like burgers, hot dogs, and mac n cheese."

"Khau Gully, meaning “Street of foods,” is a modern Indian cuisine food joint based in the city of Toronto, quite famous for its tandoori delicacies and Shortbus. The ambiance is posh, with a touch of traditional-modern Indian style, which vibes totally with the extensive menu. They offer vegetarian options, but choices are limited."

"Salad King is a veg-friendly Thai eatery on Yonge Street, and they also have a second location on Queen Street West. I’ve dined at their Yonge location and had a great experience. There’s a little leaf by every dish that can be made vegan."

"Fans of Carribean food will be particularly excited about Celebrity Pure Vegetarian. It can be hard to find completely vegetarian-friendly Jamaican cuisine, but this casual comfort fare establishment does it well. Celebrity Pure Vegetarian is run by Sherlock Shepherd, who also happens to own Celebrity Touch Hair Studio next door."

"Celebrity Pure Vegetarian is a 100% vegan Caribbean restaurant in Toronto. It’s a small restaurant that’s mostly designed for takeout. Every meal comes with a selection of four hot dishes, plus a side salad."

"The Toronto Eaton Centre has a store to suit every taste|© Valentino Visentini / Alamy Stock Photo. A mall wouldn’t normally appear on a Culture Trip list of must-visit attractions, but the Eaton Centre isn’t your average mall. Attracting around 50 million visitors each year, this Toronto institution is the busiest mall in the whole of North America – even busier than Minnesota’s gargantuan Mall of America."

"Here you’ll find the Eaton Centre, the city’s largest mall and plenty of restaurants. Across from the Eaton Centre there are some restaurants a few storey’s up where you can grab a place on the patio and overlook all of the action in the square."

"Perched high on the Manulife Centre in Yorkville, the restaurant offers a fantastic vantage point in the city. You can choose to sit in one of the two patios – the one facing North Toronto or the other overlooking the CN Tower and downtown Toronto. No matter which one you choose, you are guaranteed the best rooftop view in the city. Pair the view with a few small plates like sweet Thai chili chicken drummies and Baja Halibut tacos, life can’t get much better!"

"Located on the corner of Bay and Bloor, this shopping centre is another great place to get your retail fix. The Manulife Centre is located on what’s known as the “Mink Mile”. It’s an upscale shopping district in Yorkville, along Bloor Street between Avenue Road and Yonge Street."

"A post shared by Peter in Toronto 彼飛多海外生活📖🇨🇦 (@peter.torontoca). With everything from home décor and furniture to sports memorabilia and cookware, Downsview Park Flea Market has something for everyone. This North York market features 10,000 square feet of grocery space, alongside a kids’ arcade to keep even the young ones entertained while you shop."

"With sparkling chandeliers, tables lit by candlelight, the mood is set for romance at this glittering Yorkville boîte. Located down a hidden alleyway off Yorkville Avenue, Chabrol attracts a well-heeled crowd enamoured by the restaurant’s enchanting ambiance and chef Doug Penfold’s ambitious French bistro fare. While the menu changes frequently, the restaurant’s signature ttoro has been on offer since day one and is a must-try."

"With floor to ceiling windows, marble tables, elegant crystal chandeliers, this Yorkville Avenue gem will sweep you both off your feet!. On the menu expect options like cheese boards, salads, fresh seafood and meat, and desserts made to order. Be sure to plan ahead and make reservations seating is especially limited intimate."

"In Yorkville, a favored destination for celebrities, petite Chabrol delivers grande French fare. The open kitchen provides both a savory kind of aromatherapy and a bit of theater for the diners."

"No alleyway has ever been more charming than the one at Lapinou, with its string lights, lanterns, and wrought iron, padded seating. The French neobistro — a term for trendy, modern Parisian wine bars — has reached Toronto here, where the menu pulls in global influences in dishes such as beef tartare with green peppercorn, foie gras, and fennel cracker, or squash fritters with spinach, coconut, and curry leaf."

"On Sundays, this new restaurant hosts brunch with a menu that’s always changing, and a half-price wine and champagne offering. Shared plates range from Brioche and Mulberries to house-made Ham and Truffle Celery Remoulade, and indulgent mains include Smoked Eel, Duck Confit, and Mushroom Chittara."

"Fine Dining, Lounge, French, Italian, Restaurant With Private Rooms, Bring Your Own Wine, Restaurant With Live Entertainment, Restaurant With Party Services, Extensive Wine List, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant. facade, Blu is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine created by executive chef Massimo Callovini... French Restaurants, Italian Restaurants"

"Sometimes going out for Italian food seems counterintuitive. How hard is it for you to stay at home and boil some pasta?. Blu gives you Italian food you cannot make yourself at home unless you have ample time and have studied under masters (or grandmothers) in Italy."

"From truffled beef carpaccio to pan-seared ribeye, this place knows how to wine and dine. Speaking of wine, right now you can take advantage of their incredible promo to enjoy takeout bottles at 30% off!"