Best Vegan Restaurants in Pickering

"Upscale dining isn’t really my thing, however the food was good and I think Plant is a great choice for a nice dinner out that will appeal to omnivores and vegans alike. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food was creative and delicious. I certainly enjoyed my meal there, I just probably wouldn’t eat there very often."

"Find it: 180 Queen St. W., plantarestaurants.com, @plantaqueen. The atmosphere: Chef David Lee wowed Toronto foodies with Nota Bene, his Queen Street resto where well-heeled locals would head for the tasting menu. In a bit of a surprise move, the chef opened Yorkville’s Planta in 2016, a plant-based resto for the same style of patron."

"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 photo posted by Kupfert & Kim (@kupfertkim) on Sep 19, 2015 at 9:02am PDT. Vegan fast food is a big deal in the Financial District, as evidenced by this thriving chain of meat-less and wheat-less lunch counters. Menus vary by location but expect to find super salads, curry bowls and brown rice boxes."

"Hello 123’s offerings will leave you happy and full|© Hello 123. What was once a family-run convenience store has been transformed into one of the coziest plant-based restaurants in the city. The tapas-and-more spot serves up classic vegan fare like smoothies and chia bowls but also offers more savory dishes such as veganized bibimbap and pulled pineapple sliders."

"Why go: Hello 123 is the cool, chill sister of Kupfert & Kim (the fast-casual go-to vegan and wheat-free eatery) now on Queen Street West. Their global menu (which includes an all-day brunch section) is plant-based, so all kinds of eaters can enjoy it. What to order: Any smoothie bowl or regular bowl, and the housemade patties!"

"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."

"While Annapura Vegetarian Restaurant is not entirely vegan, it is a very vegan friendly Indian restaurant. You’ll find a little “v” next to all of the vegan meals (and a “gf” for gluten-free). Try the bhajia, potato masala, dosas, samosas, the soy masala chai, and a slice of chocolate tofu mousse pie for dessert."

"A variety of South Indian, vegetarian, and vegan recipes are available on the menu. It is a proud follower of Sri Chinmoy’s ideology. Sri Chinmoy devoted his life to the achievement of world peace and the recognition of the human spirit’s infinite potential."

"Simple Kitchen is a great spot for some tasty and nutritious food. It is not an entirely vegetarian restaurant, but it has a lot of really great vegetarian options!. It’s a great place to sit and get some work done while eating or to grab a quick bite and go."

"This Indonesian/Asian fusion pop-up offers delicious takeout every Friday and Saturday. With small plates, mains, and incredible drinks available to-go, there is seriously no going wrong when you order from here. We’d recommend just about anything on this menu, but if we had to choose a must-try it would be the spice veg and potato curry rolls."

"Fat Choi is one of those spots that’s perfect for a pre-night-out snack and cocktail. Their plant-based menu is mostly sharable small plates, and brings on tons of flavour and spice. The menu has been rotating during the pandemic to keep your taste buds on their toes."

"Owned and operated by a local family who run Soos Toronto, the cuisine is a combination of Chinese and Malaysian. When the owner of Soos went vegan, she wanted to incorporate more plant-based cuisine into their business."

"Green Earth Vegan is a family owned and operated restaurant serving vegan fusion cuisine. Some of their most popular dishes are the pad Thai, the chick’un burger, and drumsticks. They also have nachos, sushi, curries, pasta, tacos…as you can see, it’s a little bit of everything!"

"If you’re craving a whole range of desserts from shaved ice to waffles and soupy desserts, Sugar Marmalade is the place to go. They have locations all across Canada and are one of the best places to get Chinese desserts in Toronto. They offer fusion desserts and more traditional Hong Kong sweets."

"Sugar Marmalade makes traditional Hong Kong-style desserts with a twist. You’ll find everything from glutinous rice, to sago, to bubble waffles on the menu!. Their Markham location is at First Markham Place, and they also have locations across the GTA and Canada."

"Located in the heart of Toronto’s Gay Village, T-Swirl Crepe specializes in Japanese-style sweet and savoury crepes. T-Swirl Crepe starts its journey in Tokyo but was formerly established in New York City. The quick service restaurant on Yonge Street is one of our favourite spots downtown to grab a crepe cone to go."

"Situated close to the famous Rouge river, the charming Rouge beach is home to a wide range of wildlife species and you can also spend the entire day sunbathing and swimming in the soothing waters here. Camping is surely an option here as made available at the Rough National Urban Park. Other facilities at this beach include bike trails, washrooms, a massive volleyball court and changing rooms."

"Located at the mouth of the Rouge River at the east end of Lawrence Avenue, this beach is shared with the West Rouge Canoe Club. Near the beach is a marsh that provides a home to a variety of wildlife. Any time of the year, the picturesque scenery around Rouge Beach is calming and impressive."

"Located at the foot of the Scarborough Bluffs on the east side of the city, Bluffer’s Park Beach is one of the most scenic in the city thanks to those towering bluffs that create a dramatic backdrop. The soft sand beach here is popular for its length, the beautiful views you have while you’re here and the access to nearby hiking trails and bike paths. Facilities include drinking fountains, change rooms, washrooms, and a picnic site."

"Located at the bottom of Brimley Road (one of the steepest hills in the city), the beach at Bluffer's Park is one of the nicest in the city. Bounded by the Scarborough Bluffs to the north, the park is both scenic and well-manicured (as far as Toronto beaches go). Arrive early on summer weekends if hoping for a parking spot."

"Bluffer’s Beach is about a half hour drive east of Toronto, located at the bottom of the Scarborough Bluffs. Bluffer’s beach has a nice sandy beach that leads to sparkling blue waters that are Blue Flag certified. There are also picnic spaces, so make sure to bring some snacks!"

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