Yonge Street and Yorkville

This area is centred around Yonge Street, Toronto’s busiest commercial strip, from Queen to just north of Bloor where Yorkville begins.

Bangkok Garden Restaurant – L ç
18 Elm St, 416-977-6748
www.bangkokgarden.ca
~~Vegetarian Option symbols on menu.
~~Authentic Thai cuisine. Exotic salads, curries, and stir-fried dishes in a tropical garden setting. Two vegan main meals and various side dishes and salads. Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner buffet offered.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Weekdays lunch 11:30 to 2:30, Dinner Fri Sat Sun only.

Camros Organic Eatery – O
25 Hayden St (s. of Bloor, east off Yonge), 416-960-0723
www.camroseatery.com
~~Vegetarian dishes and salads with aromatic Persian influence. Eat-in or take-out.
››› Third year in business and growing each month through word-of-mouth!
     Wonderful selection of 100% organic wholesome dishes and salads. Inspired by aromatic Persian cuisine, with saffron as signature spice. Menu rotated daily. Also: organic fair trade herbal teas and coffee, and home-brewed organic iced teas. Decadent organic desserts include massive almond cookies and chocolate brownies that are baked in solar-energy ovens. Take-out containers and cutlery are 100% biodegradable. Visit web site for a newsletter with discounts.
~~Kera reports, "They are also fair trade, local, healthy, high quality...and all that good stuff. They even soak their grains before they cook them! It's a small family business and they're super-nice."
     They offer take-out and a peaceful eating area with several tables and some seats along the window. For take-out they use biodegradable containers, or you may bring your own.
    Follow them on twitter at http://twitter.com/camroseatery

Commensal – k o L ç d
655 Bay St (n. of Dundas, enter on Elm), 416-596-9364
www.commensal.ca
~~Fancy pay-by-weight buffet of over 100 salads, hot dishes and desserts. Jazz on the weekends. Breakfast cafe open from 7am.
››› Excellent selection of salads, entrees and desserts – over 100 exotic and traditional dishes. Pay by weight. Good selection of take-home food and desserts. Two hours validated parking after 6pm at 38 Elm St. garage. Weekends and holidays free parking anytime. Every Friday and Saturday night there is live jazz from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. No cover charge! South-facing patio open for lunch and dinner. Serving breakfast daily: Fresh fruit, fresh baked organic muffins, scrambled eggs or tofu, organic fair trade coffee and more.

Govinda’s Dining Room
243 Avenue Rd (n. of Davenport), 416-922-5415
~~Indian buffet served at the Hare Krishna Centre for a $8-$10 donation.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): 12-3pm daily, except Sundays.

Il Fornello – L
491 Church St (s. of Wellesley), 416-944-9052
www.ilfornello.com
~~Italian gourmet fare. Meat-free, lactose-free and yeast-free dishes. Spelt pizza crust, gluten-free pizza crust and pasta available.
››› Our delicious Alternative Menu offers wheat-free, meat-free, lactose-free, yeast-free and gluten-free dishes. Alternative cheese choices include soy cheese, goat cheese, sheep's feta, or no cheese at all.
~~Italian gourmet fare. Alternative cheese choices include soy cheese, goat cheese, or no cheese at all.

Indian Flavour – L d (not on map)
123 Dundas St W, 2nd Fl (w. of Bay), 416-408-2799
www.indianflavour.ca
~~Fine cuisine from different regions of India, with lunch and dinner buffet specials.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): daily 11:30am-10:30pm.

Magic Oven – o L d (not on map)
6 Wellesley St W (w. of Yonge), 416-929-7888
www.magicoven.com
~~Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options.
~~New (Feb. 2008): Magic Oven's latest location is a full service intimate restaurant with added appetizers and organic wine and beer. Their trademark gourmet pizzas, pastas and salads are still the focus, with 12 pizzas on the menu listed under "Vegan & Vegetarian" – many with organic ingredients and alternative grains. The new appetizers include: Green-Tea infused Organic Tofu Fingers; Garlic Steamed Greens; Edamame; Spinach, artichoke and goat cheese dip with spelt crisps; and more. There is a weekend brunch menu and a $10 lunch special everyday.
~~Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun noon-10pm, Holidays 3pm-10pm.

Mela Italian Vegetarian Restaurant – o
7A Yorkville Ave (w. of Yonge), 416-916-0619
~~Creative Italian home-style storefront cafe. Sandwiches, pizza, pasta, stuffed peppers, salads. Several items are vegan.
~~Jenny reports that she ordered a “very tasty tofu sandwich. The organic tofu was coated in nutritional yeast, then fried with oregano. Yum!”
    A review at sweetspot.ca raves about the: "Brie, Apple and Basil Sandwich ($6), and the heavenly combination of Seared Tofu, Avocado and Greens with Dijon mayo ($6)." They always have a pizza, pasta and salad option, and several items are vegan. They are still supplying Wanda's pies and have started baking some of their own. The front opens up completely during the summer.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm.

Papaya Island – o d (not on map)
513A Yonge St (n. of College), 416-960-0821
~~Veggie Chili, soy burgers, grain burgers, organic falafel, juices, tropical fruit, frozen yogurt, etc. Limited seating.
~~Hours: open late.

Rainbow Tree Healthy Deli – CLOSED JUNE 2010

Spring Rolls – L
693 Yonge St (s. of Bloor), 416-972-7655
www.springrolls.ca
~~Pan-Asian dining with a separate vegetarian menu.
››› Spring Rolls is a unique pan-Asian dining experience that offers sophisticated styled and high quality at value prices. Our extensive and creative menu, spanning Thai to Vietnamese to Chinese cuisine, provides a culinary tour with a distinct, contemporary flair. Relax in the Patios all through the summer, exotic taste for great value. We have Live Jazz at Various Locations. ORDER ONLINE DELIVERY www.springrolls.ca

VEDA – Healthy Indian Eatery & Takeout – o c
874 Yonge St (Yorkville), Delivery hotline: 416-961-9797
www.vedatakeout.com
~~Quick service healthy Indian cuisine for eat-in, takeout and delivery.
››› Eating healthy fast food has never tasted this good. Located in trendy Yorkville, Veda's unique and tasty Indian creations will leave you wanting more! Enjoy the sumptuous taste of curry among a myriad of authentic and delicious vegetarian/vegan menu choices. Eat-in,
    takeout, and delivery. Hours available online.

Noah's Natural Foods – o
667 Yonge St (s. of Bloor), 416-969-0220
www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca

Whole Foods Market – O
87 Avenue Rd (n. of Bloor), 416-944-0500
www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/toronto/
~~Supermarket-sized natural and organic grocery store located in an atrium space in Yorkville.
››› Bountiful aisles of organic and natural items, with a local emphasis. Huge selection of dairy-free ice creams and vegetarian frozen dinners. In-store bakery, pizza oven, deli counter, and sushi bar. Free 90 minute parking with min. $25 purchase.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm.

Pure + Simple – O d (not on map)
27 Bellair St (s. of Yorkville), 416-924-6555
www.pureandsimple.ca
~~All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa treatments.
››› We offer professional Makeup + Skincare Products with no petroleum or chemical fragrances, colours + preservatives for men + women. All our Spa Services are based on Holistic Health Principles. We believe that good quality healthy + effective products + services for our clients is good business ethics.
~~Organic Ayurvedic supplements also offered. 10% off for TVA cardholders.

Cookbook Store (not on map)
850 Yonge St (1-800-268-6018), 416-920-2665
~~Six shelves devoted to cookbooks and books of interest to vegetarians.

Fertile Ground Bookstore – d
11 Irwin Ave, 416-964-0161
www.fgbooks.com
~~Independent environmental bookstore carrying vegetarian, animal rights and green titles.
››› We are Canadian bookstore devoted to supplying environmental and business literature. We give a discount of 10% on environmental books to TVA discount card holders.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Mon-Sat 11am-7pm Sun noon-6pm.

Les Amis Vegetarian B&B – v
31 Granby St, 416-591-0635
www.bbtoronto.com
››› Stay in the heart of downtown Toronto (near College subway) with hosts Paul-Antoine and Michelle (vegetarians for over 20 years).
    Organic ingredients are used by request at no extra cost. Hardwood floors throughout, large rooftop patio. Experience the difference of a B&B dedicated to the preservation of the environment and a healthy, joyful lifestyle.