Easter is on the way, which for a segment of the TVA population means celebrating, and for a segment of that segment means

Live On Chocolate delights!

• Coconut "Cream" eggs
  
• Solid Bunny

All treats will be available at The Sweet Potato, The Beet, The Big Carrot, Organic Garage right now, and  Baldwin Naturals after 1pm on Tuesday April 3rd.

Bunner's Bake Sho

Bunner's Bake Shop offers all vegan and all gluten-free goods. They posted on their Facebook page:
"We will start taking orders on April 2nd  for the following:

• Easter Cake: Lemon Cake/Frosting with a fresh organic raspberry filling.
• Easter Cupcakes: Lemon Cake/Frosting with a purple rose on top (similar to the cake decoration)
• Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie *Agave-sweetened! (feeds 8-10)
• Creme Eggs!

IMPORTANT NOTE!
We will only be taking orders until THURSDAY evening, and pick-ups for Easter goodies (excluding eggs because we have them every day) will ONLY be Friday-Sunday. Our hours will be regular operating hours Friday, Saturday & Sunday! (We will be closed on Monday).
If you don't place your order on time, we'll be making extras but they're first come, first served!"

Kupcakes Bakeshop  offers free shipping in the GTA of their all-vegan cupcakes! Sit back and have these treats find their way to your door! 

Kupcake 's Cream Egg Cupcake

•  Easter Creme Egg Cupcake. Completely Vegan And Delicious! Moist Chocolate Cupcake topped with a light, chocolate mousse and filled with a Rich vegan creme egg filling.
• Citrus Poppy-Seed Cupcake. For the Month of April Refresh yourself with our poppy-seed cupcake containing a blend of fresh citrus zest and juice, topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting.

Vegans love baked goods don’t they?

Kupcakes Bakeshop offers FREE DELIVERY of vegan cupcakes to those who live in the GTA. For Easter, they even have a Creme Egg Cupcake! It’s a moist chocolate cupcake topped with a light, chocolate mousse and filled with a rich vegan creme egg filling. Enjoy creative cupcakes like: Orange-Cardamon Almond Cupcake, Almond Cupcake with a Zesty Orange Buttercream, Lightly Scented with Cardamon and the Ultimate Peanut Butter and Jam Cupcake, Extremely Rich Double Dark Chocolate Cupcake Topped with a Homemade Seasonal Berry Jam and a Decadent Peanut Butter Buttercream. Three flavours of cupcakes were brought to the RC and were reviewed on a recent Toronto Vegetarian Podcast. Have a listen and see some pictures!

Tori’s Bakeshop is great for those who live in the East end or just love the 501 streetcar. It’s worth the trip out to the Beach! The decor is simple and sweet with comfy seating. Enjoy specialty coffees made with Natur-a Almond milk and pick up a sampling of treats. There are many to choose from! Donuts, “cheese” biscuits, cookies, butter tarts, cinnamon rolls, chocolates and, my favourite, a dense chewy brownie, with cookie crumble in the icing.

New Discoveries

Lola's Kitchen: Photo Credit

Veg & Vegan Kids Stuff

At Udupi Palace

New Vegetarian Discount Card participants

• A1 Sweets 10%
• Ashtanga Yoga 10%
• Brooklyn's Restaurant 10%
• Free Times Café 15%
• Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant 10%
• Habeneros 10%
• Hibiscus 10%
• Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen 5%
• The Natural Path Clinic 10%
• Nelakee Vegetarian Food 11%
• Soup 'n Such Café 10%
• Teatree Café & Eatery 15%

Closed

Lik’s Vegetarian Kitchen in Scarborough has closed.

Laila at 553 Bloor has also closed, and is no longer in our Discount Card program.

 Photos by TVA if otherwise not credited.

Vegan Crepes by Hibiscus

It is always a treat to go out on the town for a relaxing breakfast or brunch. Fortunately, there are vegetarian and vegan restaurants that open early and serve delicious, healthy and often creative dishes. Such places are a welcome alternative to the mainstream brunch spots that rely heavily on eggs and bacon.

See our 2012 Toronto Vegetarian Brunch & Breakfast Guide for a complete list of Toronto places that serve brunch or breakfast. The guide includes locations, phone numbers, descriptions and hours.

New Vegetarian Dining (and drinking!)

New Larger Location

Guru Lukshmi "would like  to thank all our faithful cutomers who supported us on our journey from a small food court, to a small sit down restaurant, to a full fledged all vegetarian restaurant. We are growing once more to a larger location with lots of comfortable seating, no waiting and even taking reservations. Even though we have expanded, rest assured the owners are still the ones cooking the food (not like commercial cooks in other places!) so the taste is still authentic home made South Indian food. Join us starting March 7th at our new home at  7070 Saint Barbara Blvd in Mississauga."

Veg.ca Special!

Fresh City Farms is an urban farm based right in Toronto at Downsview Park and they have a special for you! Use code "TVA5" on your first hyper-local box of organic produce and product delivery and save 5% off all your orders. First order must be placed by April 30th to get the deal.

New to Discount Card Program

Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant in Richmond Hill is the newest addition to the Vegetarian Discount Card  program. Their menu starts with Dim Sum and they also offer a very large selection of Chinese cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients in a healthy and creative vegetarian and vegan style.  Our diverse menu which includes appetizers, soups, and deluxe dishes at a very affordable price and Vegetarian Discount Card holders can now save 10%! 

New Raw Workshops

"Marni Wasserman features Executive Vegan Chef, Doug McNish, in her kitchen in a series of four, exclusive raw vegan workshops. The workshops will focus on raw food ingredients, recipes, and cooking techniques featuring a variety of raw food options such as vegan, gluten-free, organic, whole- and plant-based foods. As Doug specializes in vegan, macrobiotic and raw food cuisine, class attendees will be taught the in-and-out’s of operating in a healthy kitchen – using a dehydrator, spiralizing your own zucchini noodles, and creating mouth-watering desserts like cashew coconut ice cream. Guests will absorb cooking techniques and knowledge, and interact with other healthy lifestylers. Doug and I invite you to join us for a holistic cooking experience and make the great food that brings us foodies together." Use your Vegetarian Discount Card  and save 20%. More information about the event here.

Head up to Wanigan Fresh Market in Brampton for "Raw Food workshop - with Michelle Waithe Holistic Nutritionist" on March 26th. It runs from 6:30-8:30 for the cost of $25. "Foods that will be demonstrated and/or discussed include: raw nut and seed milks, green juices, juicing, smoothies, nuts and seeds, pates, marinated salads, soups, sprouts, sea veggies, fermented foods, wraps, superfoods, dehydrated foods such as crackers and cookies, raw desserts and more....Raw food resources will also be provided." Read more info here.

New Cooking Classes

Head to Happy healthy – Vegan Cooking via Bhakti Lounge on Thursday, Mar 8th, 15th and 29th at the Centre for International Experience, 33 St George Street. "Learn with delicious tried and tasted Thai menus will help with taste and with health. Through these classes we will take you on a Journey to focus deeply on the ‘Yoga of cooking’. Yes, you will be surprised to know how you can transform your home kitchen into a meditation room and your food into Ayurvedic treats.  $7 ($5 for students) includes vegan dinner."

New Menu Additions

"Vegan Torontonians rejoice! Longstanding Toronto institution Sneaky Dee's Restaurant and Concert Venue (431 College Street, at Bathurst. 416-603-3090) has announced the addition of Daiya cheese to their kitchen, which means more vegan-friendly options on the already beloved Tex-Mex menu. Simply swap out traditional cheese from Sneaky Dee's favourites such as the King's Crown or Quesidillas with this new dairy and soy-free alternative. With more options and diversity than ever before Sneaky Dee's menu has a little something for everyone. Some of the vegan items are highlighted here but remember any item on the menu can be altered to include Daiya cheese for no additional cost. Guacamole Con Fritas, Vegan Nachos, Vegan Tofu Scramble (Saturday & Sunday Brunch - served to 4pm) and much more.  Details here!

New Storefront

Stay Tuned London! 
“So it’s official. Sweet Lemon Bakery will be opening up our first store front location in London ON. Thanks to all of our loyal supporters at the London Farmer’s Market on Saturdays! London has done a great job of welcoming us and giving us feedback on the desserts that we have created. After searching high and low for a space to rent, we have found one! I have always dreamt of having my own store, this dream came up quick. We have permits, renovations, painting and setting up still to do, however we foresee being open to the public by June 2012.  Keep your fingers crossed."

New Wellness Centre

Panacea wrote: "not only does The Wellness Oasis have Reiki, Massage, Yoga and Reflexology, but they also have a holistic nutritionist who specializes in Vegan Nutritional Counselling!"

New Hours and Expansion!

Starting in February, kindfood increased their hours to include dinner! Enjoy vegan, gluten-free entrees like Tempeh Chili, Reuben Sandwiches and Mac and Cheese before you enjoy your amazing dessert! Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Thursdays & Fridays open to 8pm.

kindfood also writes: "We decided to expand! Does anyone know someone who wants to be our first Kindfood licensee and take over our awesome and busy Burlington location? We also would like to know if anyone would like to open their own Kindfood in THEIR neighbourhood. Please, serious inquiries only, you can email us. info(at)kindfood(dot)com"

Closed

Panacea has closed and Toronto's vegetarian community is greatly saddened by the loss of the city's first all-vegan grocery store.  They were constantly bringing in unique vegan products  that were hard to find and built up a great sense of community among vegans who frequented. We would like to thank them for their dedication and passion on this amazing project.

Nzyme in Oakville seemed to be closed for a few days unexpectedly in December... and now TVA member Angeline wrote to say that all their signage is down, so they are closed. We wish the owners best of luck in the future.

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Vegan & Vegetarian Special Seatings

Vegetarian Haven present a 4 or 5 course vegan meal, with a variety of choices including:

• Pink Rice Paper wrapped with Strawberry, Mango, Avocado, Apple, fresh Mint and shredded Coconut resting on Arugula & crispy Lotus Root.
• Crispy Tofu Skin Roulade stuffed with Mashed Taro & Sweet Potato in a Sweet & Sour Citrus Mint Sauce, served with Asparagus, Arugula, Green Beans & Swiss Chard  (wheat free option)
• Chocolate Avocado Mousse in Phylo Pastry Cups.
• Download the whole menu here!
  

• February 14th only.
• Reservations highly recommended!
  

  Loving Hut

  
  

Loving Hut (on Eglington, on Spadina) brings you a vegan special menu:

• Winter Vegetables Bisque: carrot, celery, beet, onion, leek
• Grilled Sweet Potato Salad: grilled sweet potatoes with celery, carrot, cabbage, onion salad served with soy sauce vinaigrett
• Grilled Soy Protein (or Grilled Tofu for Gluten Free) with mushroom onion sauce and Butternut Squash, mushroom stuffin
• Price: $19.95 + tax
• Use your Vegetarian Discount Card for 10% off. 
  
  

Commensal is offering the Aphrodisiac Valentine's Day menu:

• Valentine's Day Roasted Asparagus Parmigiano
• 
Mixed Greens with Raspberries
• Almonds & Vinegrette

• Veggie  Soup with Nutmeg Crème Fraiche

• Choux Farcies & Crème Fraiche
• 
Easy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• Two glasses of wine.
• Call for reservations. No coupons or other offers, like the Vegetarian Discoutn Card could apply.
• Free underground parking after 6pm.

Rawlicious is hosting a Valentine's dinner at their Barrie, Bloor West & Yorkville locations. "It will be comprised of popular specials as well as new dishes! Two seatings: 6:30pm & 8pm. $45 per person. Reservations are a must!" Take a look at the menu here.

Events

Kiss Me! Caterers is hosting a Vegan V-Day Mixer! "Throughout this enchanted evening, we will be offering a selection of delicious savoury finger foods and decadent desserts (with gluten-free options) made with love.Whether you're looking for friendship, romance, or a tasty night out with your special someone, vamoose those winter blahs with some Valentine's magic!  Queer-friendly event.  Wheelchair-accessible. Cash bar on-site."

• Date: Sunday, February 12
• Time: 7pm - 11pm
• Location: The TRANZAC (292 Brunswick Avenue), Tiki Room
• Cost: $20
• Tickets available now at Pancea - Toronto's only vegan store, 588 Bloor Street West.
  
  

Black Oak Breweries’ V-Day Bash takes place at the brewery in Etobicoke on February 18th from 5-9 pm, and costs $20.00 for all you can eat and drink. "We'll be featuring vegan chilli and vegan, ethically-traded chocolate treats from Chocosol. Try a Chocolate-Beer float!" Email TracyP@blackoakbeer.com to RSVP. Black Oak's beers are also vegan friendly as “Black Oak beer does not contain or use animal products at any phase” according to our dear friends at Barnivore. Directions can be found here. 

Very Special Concert to celebrate "Valentines Day and World Sound Healing Day." Cost is $35/person. Includes a Raw Chocolate Desert (Provided by "Live on Chocolate ") and Organic Tea. Tickets on Line. 905-928-9706 for more information.

Or just go for the dessert

Live on Chocolate has put together three Valentine's Day specials of Organic, Fair Trade Handmade Chocolates, they are available at LPK 's currently, and will be delivered to the Big Carrot and Panacea and The Beet Cafe for the Saturday the 11th.  The Beet Cafe will also have a special dessert for Vday, heart shaped raw vegan chocolate lava cakes.

• Solid chocolate "Love Lolli's"
• Box of 4 Cherry Vanilla Cream Hearts (made with cashew cream)
• Chocolate Gift Box with 5 chocolates inside (blue-green supreme, cherry vanilla cream hearts, turtle) inside a solid box of chocolate!

Kindfood brings you Black Magic LOVE Cake! "This crazy cake recipe that is deep and dark and rich with Black Cocoa and a touch of balsamic vinegar and frosted with Pink Champagne Frosting....Our Black Magic Love Cake will absolutely blow your mind (and the person you are trying to impress on Valentine's. This cake serves 1 to 6!

Sweets from the Earth

Rashmi's Bakery has a large selection of Valentine's Day Cakes! All of the cakes are 100% vegetarian and nut-free, they can also be ordered as 100% vegan.  This Valentine's, enjoy our special delivery pricing! Details here.

Sweets from the Earth unveils their Valentine’s Day special is the Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake cupcake. Chocolate cupcake, swirled with cheesecake batter, topped with cherry filling and a dollop of cream cheese frosting then drizzled with fudge sauce. Seriously decadent. Available from retailers around the GTA or pre-ordered through the bakery, where you can use your Vegetarian Discount Card .

Ordering in - online!

Karmavore Vegan Shop has

• tonnes of vegan chocolates including raw, organic, and fair trade
• coconut caramels
• hot chocolate varieties
• english toffee
• coconut brittle
• vegan fudge bars
• go max go candy bars
• valentine's greeting cards
• raw valentine hearts
• rose gummies
• peanut butter pillows
• chocolate covered caramel boxes
• vegan themed stickers, shirts, & so much more!
  

Vegetarian & Vegan Cooking Classes

New Vegan Catering

Kiss Me! Caterers - Magic Bars

New Vegetarian Places to Eat

Tenon - Party Tray

Tenon Vegetarian Cusine in Markham. Lu writes “I have been [to] my friend's store many times because the food is so good. It's completely vegetarian (vegan friendly), however the food doesn’t look it.  I have been vegetarian since 2002, and I have tried a lot of vegetarian restaurants in Toronto, but this one is so different, it's Japanese style, I like their sushi pizza and Montreal Roll the best, they are really delicious.”

The co-op force that brings you weekly vegan meals at Hot Yam! have now opened up Havest Noon also on the UofT campus.  It’s open Monday-Friday from 10-2pm.  They feature “locally-sourced, organically-grown, vegetarian meals with vegan and gluten free options."  A full lunch will only set you back $5. See their website for weekly menu and to volunteer.

Vegetarian and Vegan Personal Chef


Raw Online Shopping

Truly Organic Foods

Skin Care

Body Care Deli

Niagara Region

Brooklyn's -Vegan cherry turnover

New Raw Vegan Brunch

• Scrambled curried tofu in an enchilada wrap

• Vegan pancakes with wild blueberries
• Vegan crepes with coconut cream and seasonal fruit
• Raw hot chocolate
• Smoothies and freshly squeezed juices

With great regrets

• Sunny Cafe (kale) in Noah’s at Bloor & Spadina is closed. Visit kale at Yonge & Eglington!
• Liks Vegetarian Kitchen in Scarborough is no longer.
• Boardwalk Chocolates has closed their doors, writing “I'm hoping it's not the end of my chocolate career, so I'll keep you posted if I move onto different pastures. It's also possible that Boardwalk might turn the florescent lights on again in the future, you never know. Thanks for taking a stroll on the Boardwalk :)”

Vegetarian specialties from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand

Senwell photo credit

Visit Senwell Vegetarian Cuisine in Thornhill for some of their dishes like, “Malaysian Satay, Chicken on Hot Plate, Lamb Curry, Mongolian Styled Tofu, Fragrance Leaf Fried Rice, Curry Laksa, and many more. Malaysian Satay are shish kabobs served with satay sauce and highly recommended as an appetizer. Chicken on Hot Plate is chicken served on a sizzling hot plate along with special sauces. It is a highly recommended main dish. Mongolian Styled Tofu is deep-fried tofu with Mongolian sauces. Last, but not least, Curry Laksa is soup noodles with Malaysian Curry as soup base. We also offer Lunch Specials from Monday to Friday. Occasionally, we also provide free desserts during weekends. None of our dishes contain any onions, garlic, or leeks, and upon request, we can also provide vegan dishes. Our restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Beautiful decor, lots of seating. Please pay us a visit and try our delicacies from Singapore, Malaysian, and Thailand.”

Meal Delivery

It's January and, for many of us, that means cracking down on our eating habits. If you are having a hard time finding the time to make healthy meals, take a look at Healthy Diet Delivery! They offer "diet meals delivered straight to your door. Our Toronto diet delivery program is convenient & cost effective, while our chef prepared meals taste great. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free, are some of our most popular meal plans.”  Enjoy vegan items like Creamy Smoked Meatless Tart, Kale and Herbs in Olive Oil, Moroccan Stewed Apricots and Figs, Mashed Potatos with Fennel, Roasted Vegetables and Chickpea Salad, Tarragon Tempeh, Chocolate Caramel Cluster Zone Bar, Grilled Herbed Tomatoes. If you are looking to watch your caloric intake, you can choose the plan that best suit your needs. Preview the upcoming vegan diet menu here and the vegetarian diet menu here.

Catering

Phony Balony photo credit

There is a new all-vegetarian catering company in Toronto! “Phony Balony Delicatessen Catering  was born standing in front of a chain grocery store's deli counter. We realized that going to the deli is just something that vegetarians weren't able to do, so we decided to change that. We became fake meat obsessed, while making another discovery along the way... where was the comfort food? Where was the stuff Mom used to make? So we did that too. Our company philosophy is that just because you made the decision not to eat meat, be it full time, sometimes, or only on Mondays; you should still get to have Shepherds Pie and meatloaf. Or anything else traditionally meaty. We promise to be local, organic, sustainable and homemade when we can.”

Organic Delivery

Here’s a twist! Fresh City Farms is an urban farm based in Downsview Park that delivers hyper-local, organic produce boxes all around the city.  Their member farmers grow much of the produce at Downsview Park (field and greenhouse) as well as yards all over Toronto. They can also deliver locally made YingYing Soyfoods, fruit preserves, gluten-free baking mixes, pantry bean staples, fair-trade coffee beans and Ontario wines.

Raw Products


Amazing Grass produces "organic Green SuperFoods for the entire family. Their products provide essential fruit and vegetable nutrition the way Mother Nature intended...organic, raw and delicious. Amazing Grass' mission is to help people lead healthier more active lives by achieving their full potential through better nutrition. They strive to educate the world by spreading the word about the amazing benefits of green superfoods. Amazing Grass will spare no resources or expense to produce nutritionally superior organic products with the highest quality green superfoods available anywhere in the world." Remember when Mike Zigomanis of the Toronto Marlies was in the Star recently about his vegan diet? He lists Amazing Grass as one of the ingredients he includes in his pre-workout shakes.

Vegan Eating & Drinking Event

Caroline wrote to let us know about Black Oak Breweries’ Monthly Parties. The Winter Warmer Party takes place at the brewery in Etobicoke on January 28th from 5-9 pm, and costs $20.00 for all you can eat and drink. Black Oak elaborates: “We ALWAYS have vegetarian options at our monthly parties, the January event will feature a vegan curry catered by Burger Bar (ironic name, but they also have veggie burgers!)” February will be a Valentine's Day Party with our friends at Chocosol, who make vegan, ethically-traded chocolate treats.  Black Oak's beers are also vegan friendly as “Black Oak beer does not contain or use animal products at any phase” according to our dear friends at Barnivore. Directions can be found here.

New Restaurant Outside Toronto:

Pure photo credit

Janice writes: “I saw your film (Be Veg Campaign) on Facebook and was so impressed, a real game changer. I look forward to reading this website in full. If you do consider adding vegan restaurants in other cities near Toronto, I would like to recommend Pure in Collingwood. Sam, one of the owners became vegetarian overnight after viewing a film like this, when he was still in high school. His whole family became vegan. Now he is making delicious vegan food to share.” They describe themselves as “Collingwood's premier Raw and Living-Foods Restaurant. Experience our fully equipped organic juice, smoothie and espresso bar, as well as a full course raw menu for take-out or dining in. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!" Visit them at 10 Ketih Avenue (on Hwy 26) in Collingwood. 705-445-9990.

Print Edition Correction:

The correct phone number for Sadie’s Juice Bar & Ice Creem Parlour in Kensington is 647-340-1155. Sorry for any inconvenience! Now that the cool weather has arrived, stop by for vegan tuna melts, chile sin carne, Tempeh sandwiches and more. Use your Vegetarian Discount Card for 10% off. 

New Year’s Eve

Rawlicious Bloor West is having a "delicious 5 course dinner beginning at 8pm on New Years Eve. Live jazz to follow and ring in the New Year! The price is $55/per person and includes one alcoholic drink (or sparkling juice). Beer & wine available through out the evening as well. Reservations are required, call to book. Also, we are having a healthy food bank drive at either location. Donors are entered in a draw with various raw prizes such as dehydrators & spiralizers when they bring in a healthy food item!"

 Fresh (Spadina, Crawford, Bloor) says "It's never too early to start planning for New Year's Eve. Make us a part of your night and join us for our discount countdown. It's a NO BRAINER"

Fancy Pants Vegan Brunch

"The works" by Karam

Beauty Products

Vegan Restaurant

Rise Above (120 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines. 289-362-2636) is Niagara’s first vegan restauarant. Their hours are are 10-9 Tuesday through Saturday. They do special orders and also offer lunch and dinner. Their menu boasts: enchilatas, chipotle seitan wraps, salads, soups and of course, their signature doughnuts like Maple Walnut Doughnut, Peanut Butter Cream and Chocolate Dip Doughnut to name a few.

Food Products

Nutrisoy has just launched an enriched low calorie almond beverage to their roster. It’s “made with California almonds, all the vitamins and calcium the body needs. Great hot or cold, over cereal, in recipes or as a delicious non-dairy creamer.”

Hundreds of Sobey’s across Ontario are now carrying Sweets from the Earth Gluten-Free Cake Pans, so even when you are visiting family out of town you can indulge and share.     

Closed

Authentic Thai Tattoo has closed.

Vegan Beauty!

Tranzitions Salon  writes “we use all natural, certified organic colours, products, relaxers, treatments, and we also Sell Natural Certified Organic Hair Products. Also 100% VEGAN!"  The grand-opening of the salon was on September 1st, 2011. It’s  run by Jerry & Lina who have been in the hair industry for about 10 years. 100% vegan, Heath Canada Approved, certified organic and Canadian products they are glad to represent!

Lianne wrote to us about her salon, Celestial Beauty in Village Square, 418 Pearl St. #52, Burlington,  905-319-2822. “I have been in business for 10 years offering manicures, pedicures, waxing and makeup application. I also carry vegan & vegetarian bath & body products, vegan makeup brushes, cosmetics, soy candles, gift baskets etc. I am hoping to be 100% vegan by 2012. Many of the retail products are made in Canada.  I am also walking distance to Kindfood (vegan cafe & bakery)”

New Brunch!

The Hogtown Vegan is now open at 11:30am on Saturdays and Sundays for Brunch which will be served until 4pm. The menu boasts; Western Sandwiches, Maple Sausage Waffles, and The Full Monty (see full menu here). They also have a liquor licence, so you can enjoy wine and beer with breakfast too! You can pick up the famous Hot Beans donuts there, as Hot Beans is no longer selling them and is instead offering “healthier, homemade baked goods with gluten-free options.”

Vegan meat balls?!


Donuts, cupcakes, poutine.. now meatballs! You really can get anything veganized in Toronto!  Barbi writes: “I read about this place in the Metro yesterday called Hey Meatball (719 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G3C1, 416-546-1483) in Little Italy. It mentioned they have vegetarian meatballs and their Facebook page says vegan and vegetarian options.” Update! A reader wrote "A friend of mine went to Hey Meatball recently and was told that none of their sauces are vegan."

Vegan Options at chain restaurants!

• Spotted "V" for Vegan logo on the suitable soups at Soup it Up!
• Subway has a "Totally Vegged" patty; the poster says "It's vegan!"
  
  

In the News

Read all about Bunner’s Bakeshop in The Star’s small business feature article. Looks like a second location is in the works! yay!

Congrats to Bunner's, Kensington Natural Bakery, LPK's Culinary Groove, Urban Herbivore and Organic Oven for dominating BlogTO's Best Gluten-Free Bakery list with vegan goodness. 

Neighbourhood Spotlight: The Beach.

Sandy wrote in to recommend a few vegetarian friendly restaurants & stores in her neighbourhood.

• Delina's (1891 Queen St. East, 647-348-2009) "serves falafel sandwiches, and lots of healthy & delicious sides - tabouli, lima bean salad, etc. Great reviews and I always keep going back!!"

• Beaches Wholesome Food Store (2234 Queen St E, 416-690-9500) "have lots of vegetarian & vegan products, refrigerated & frozen items, vitamins, etc.. I shop there all the time!!"

Know of places we should mention in our updates and get into the Vegetarian Directory? Send a note to directory(at)veg.ca

Wear Your Tofurky T-Shirt Design Contest

Another fun contest from our friends at Tofurky! "We know you love to eat your Tofurky, but would you wear your Tofurky love on your sleeve? What would your Tofurky love look like? We’re calling on all artists, designers and Tofurky enthusiasts to submit your best Tofurky inspired design to our “Wear your Tofurky T-Shirt Design Contest.” If we choose your design to put on our merchandise, you’ll win a cool prize pack. Deadline for entry is midnight Dec. 31st 2011. Details here.