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Legend

[veg rest.] [rest.] – Restaurant
[veg cafe] [cafe] – Cafe/Take-out
[veg] – All Vegetarian*
[veg]v – All Vegan*
[store] – Food / Product Store
– Other 
O – organic emphasis
o – some organic
k – kid friendly
L – has liquor license
c – barrier-free entrance
ç – barrier-free entrance & washrooms
d – discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders

Notes: • Descriptions in blue text are provided by the places listed. • All listings are smoke-free, although some allow smoking outside. • For the purposes of the directory, *vegan means no meat, fish, eggs, or dairy (except the option of cream for coffee or cheese as an optional garnish). See definitions for more information.

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2010 Toronto Vegetarian Patio Guide

Updated: May 2010
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Enjoy this list of vegan, vegetarian & vegetarian-friendly restaurants and cafes with outdoor eating areas. Another option is to get take-out from your favourite veggie eatery and have a picnic.

Note: The smoking bylaw in Ontario mandates that all patios that are covered must be smoke-free. Table umbrellas are not considered a covering unless they are touching each other. All of the following places are smoke-free unless noted.

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[veg cafe] Alternative Grounds Coffeehouse & Roastery – k o ç
333 Roncesvalles Ave (at Grenadier), 416-534-5543
Laid-back cafe with organic fair trade coffees and teas. Light lunches and desserts. Shady backyard patio. >>Full listing

[rest.] Butler’s Pantry Cafe – k L – open late  Butler's Cafe
591 Markham St (s. of Bloor), 416-535-9868
Many vegetarian and vegan options along with deserts. Large outdoor patio. >>Full listing 

[rest.] By the Way Cafe – L c d – open late
400 Bloor St W (at Brunswick), 416-967-4295
Vegetarian specials, tabouli, veggie burgers, falafel. Large patio on Bloor. Hours: open late.

[veg rest.]v Cafe 668 Vegetarian Restaurant – L – open late
885 Dundas St W (at Claremont), 416-703-0668
Innovative pan-Asian vegan/vegetarian cuisine. Beautiful space with a patio. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Cafe Novo – O
1986 Bloor St W (w. of Quebec Ave), 647-350-3538
Organic coffee house with lots of vegan baked goods. >>Full listing

[veg rest.] Calico Cafe and Catering – k O c – closed Mon Calico
1226 Bloor St W (w. of Dufferin), 416-536-1883
Healthy lunches, gourmet dinners and delicious brunches.Handcrafted vegetarian and vegan fare. Backyard patio and a garden too. >>Full listing

[veg rest.] Commensal – k o L ç d
655 Bay St (n. of Dundas, enter on Elm), 416-596-9364
Fancy pay-by-weight buffet of over 100 salads, hot dishes and desserts. Jazz on the weekends. Breakfast cafe open from 7am. Licensed patio opens in mid May. >>Full listing

[rest.] EAST! by Spring Rolls – L – open late
240 Queen St W. (e. of John St)
Pan-Asian dining with a separate vegetarian menu. >>Full listing

[rest.] Free Times Cafe – o L ç – open late Freetimes
320 College St (w. of Spadina), 416-967-1078
Club, licensed restaurant and cafe. Middle eastern, Jewish and Canadian cuisine. Lots of vegetarian options. Street side patio. >>Full listing

[veg rest.]v Fresh on Crawford – k o L ç d – open late
894 Queen St W (at Crawford), 416-913-2720
Trendy and popular. Signature rice bowls, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, exotic juices, smoothies and much more. Weekend brunch. Large heated boulevard licensed patio at the edge of Trinity - Bellwoods Park, seating 75. >>Full listing

[veg rest.]v Fresh on Spadina – k o L c d Fresh
147 Spadina Ave, 416-599-4442
Trendy and popular. Signature rice bowls, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, exotic juices, smoothies and much more. Weekend brunch. Small street-side patio on seating for 15. >>Full listing

[veg cafe]v kindfood – O c
399 John St (n. of Lakeshore), Burlington, 905-637-2700
Vegan cafe with organic foods, bakery and juice bar. >>Full listing

[veg rest.] King’s Cafe – k ç d
192 Augusta Ave (s. of Baldwin), 416-591-1340
Chinese restaurant with dim sum, soups, sushi, mock meat dishes, combination specials. Plus fancy tea and mock-meat store. Patio in front. >>Full listing

[veg rest.]v LIVE - Organic Food Bar – O L
264 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-515-2002
Stylish raw food gourmet restaurant with cooked options in macrobiotic and Aryuvedic cuisine. Full juice menu and awesome raw desserts. Amazing backyard patio. >>Full listing

[veg rest.]v Loving Hut
953 Eglinton Ave W (w. of Bathurst), 416-916-0880
This vegan restaurant is part of an international chain founded by spiritual group Supreme Master Ching Hai. Patio to open soon! (posted March 2010) >>Full listing

[rest.] Magic Oven – o L d – open late
360 Queen St E (at Parliament), 416-703-3555
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. Large patio in the back. >>Full listing

[rest.] Magic Oven – o L d – open late
798 Danforth Ave (e. of Pape), 416-462-0333
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. Patio. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Mela Italian Vegetarian Restaurant – o – closes early
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. Garage door style front window opens up in the summer for a patio-type feel throughout the cafe. >>Full listing

[cafe] Moonbean Coffee Company – o L dMoonbean
30 St Andrews St (at Kensington), 416-595-0327
Popular cafe with light meals, tea, coffee, smoothies and desserts. Large selection of certified fair trade organic coffees, roasted on site. Patio in front and in back. >>Full listing

[veg cafe]v Raw Aura Organic Cuisine – O
94 Lakeshore Rd E (w. of Hurontario St), Mississauga, 905-891-2872
All raw restaurant offering a wide menu of tasty looking appies, salads, main courses, desserts and juices. Patio. >>Full listing

[veg cafe]v Rawlicious – O – hours vary
3092 Dundas St W (w. of Keele), 416-519-7150
A living foods (raw) cafe, featuring delicious smoothies, salads, wraps, pastas, breakfasts and desserts. Beautiful airy ambiance. Backyard patio. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Royal Paan – open late
1386A Gerrard St (w. of Coxwell), 416-405-8080
Chaats, snacks lassis, pav bhajis & new creations, such as a Samosa Burgers!Dine-in, take-out & catering available. Street side patio. >>www.bombaychowpatty.ca

[rest.] Sheppard Centre – L – open late
4841 Yonge St (at Sheppard), 416-972-7655
Pan-Asian dining with a separate vegetarian menu. >>Full listing

[rest.] Spring Rolls – L – open late
40 Dundas St W (w. of Yonge)
Pan-Asian dining with a separate vegetarian menu. >>Full listing

[rest.] Spring Rolls – L – open late
Fairview Mall, 416-972-7655
Pan-Asian dining with a separate vegetarian menu. >>Full listing

[veg cafe]v Urban Herbivore – o – hours vary
64 Oxford St (at Augusta), 416-927-1231
Popular vegan cafe. Creative sandwiches, green salads, fresh squeezed juices and baked goodies. Counter seating. Green roof. Patio will seat about 20 people. >>Full listing

[veg rest.]v Vegetarian Haven – o c d
17 Baldwin St, 416-621-3636
“Asian Fusion” cuisine. Over 100 flavourful vegan dishes. Inviting Summer patio, cozy dining room and friendly service. Lunch and dinner specials. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Wanda’s Pie in the Sky – o c – closes early
287 Augusta Ave (s. of College), 416-236-7585
Cafe serving pie, desserts, pizza, sandwiches and soup. Some vegan options. Inviting space with lots of activity. Street-facing patio. >>Full listingWild Earth

[veg cafe] Wild Earth Cafe and Bakery – k O ç
2142 Queen Street East (at Glen Manor), 647-348-0202
Vegetarian and vegan light lunches, fair trade hot drinks and desserts. Windows open up to the street in the summer for a patio-like airy feeling while inside. >>Full listing

[cafe] Yasi's Place – k O – daytime
299 Wallace Ave (w. of Landsdowne), 416-536-9888
Funky neighbourhood cafe with extensive lunch and brunch menus, fresh organic juice, fair trade coffees. Lots of veggie and vegan options. Patio. >>Full listing