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[veg rest.] [rest.] – Restaurants
[veg cafe] [cafe] – Cafe/Take-out
[veg] – All Vegetarian cuisine
[veg]v – Vegan*
[store] – Food Store
– Special place
k – kid friendly
O – organic ingredients
o – some organic
L – licensed for beer and wine
c – wheelchair accessible
ç – washrooms are accessible
d – discount for TVA cardholders

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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2009 Toronto Patio Guide

Updated: November 20, 2009

The following are the best vegetarian & vegetarian-friendly restaurants and cafes with outdoor eating areas that we are aware of. 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.

 

[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
591 Markham St (s. of Bloor), 416-535-9868 >>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. >>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. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Excellent Cafe & Restaurant – k – closed Sun
2542 St Clair Ave W (e. of Jane, across from WalMart), 416-532-6250
Spiritually-focused Chinese restaurant. Lots of mock meat dishes. >>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. Beautiful full-service garden patio. >>Full listing

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

[veg rest.]v Fressen – O L c – open late
478 Queen St W (w. of Spadina), 416-504-5127
Toronto's most gourmet vegetarian restaurant. Tapas-style menu. Weekend brunch. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Hibiscus – o – closes early
238 Augusta Ave (s. of College), 416-364-6183
Friendly store and cafe with vegetarian and vegan crepes, soup and several cold salads. Also vegan cookies, brownies, and homemade soy ice creams. >>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. Backyard patio. >>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. >>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. >>Full listing

[veg cafe] Mela Italian Vegetarian Restaurant – o c – 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. >>Full listing

[cafe] Moonbean Coffee Company – o L d
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. >>Full listing

[rest.] Prerna - Inspired Indian Cuisine – o d
790 Broadview Ave, 416-800-3004
Full dinner menu, mostly vegetarian. Vegan options. Lunch specials. Take-out and delivery available. >>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. >>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. Alternative health practices. >>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. >>www.bombaychowpatty.ca

[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. >>Full listing

[cafe] VEDA - Healthy Indian Eatery & Takeout – o L
506 Church St (The Village), Delivery hotline: 416-961-9797
Quick service healthy Indian cuisine for eat-in, takeout and delivery. Large patio in front. >>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 listing