Vegetarian Discount List

Below are listings for over 80 vegetarian-friendly businesses that offer Vegetarian Discount Cardholders a discount. Cards are available for only $20 along with a minimum $20 membership donation to the Toronto Vegetarian Association. See our membership page for details. If you spend $30 a week on groceries and $50 a month on eating out, this card will save you over $200 a year.

For a print version of our discount list from October 2008 open Discount_list.pdf (156 Kb). This file also includes a membership form.

Note: Please present a valid discount card when ordering. Discounts apply to vegetarian items only, and may exclude specials and alcohol. The card can not be used in conjunction with other discount offers. Some places may restrict cardholders from making purchases for others, and some may require a minimum purchase (if higher than $5, it will be noted).

Last updated September 27, 2009

Latest updates:

Pulp Kitchen hopes to be open a the end of September. House of Verona, a resort in Collingwood Ontario has joined the program and is offereing 10% off to cardholders.  Zen Gardens in Mississsauga honour the discount card for 10% off. 

Sections below:
Dining
Natural Food Stores
Spas
Books & Yoga
Cooking Classes
Vacations

Dining

Below are listings for over 35 vegetarian-friendly eateries that offer discounts to TVA cardholders. 20 of them are completely vegetarian (serving no meat or fish) and are highlighted with a green leaf symbol. Restaurants that offer full service dining and/or elegant buffets are indicated with a or  symbol.

Ambsale Ethiopian Restaurant – L d – open late – 10%
1334A Danforth Ave (e. of Greenwood), 416-469-0888
A variety of delicious Ethiopian vegetarian specialties. >>Full listing

Annapurna – k c d – hours vary – 5%
1085 Bathurst St, 416-537-8513
South Indian and macrobiotic dishes since 1974. Soy, yogurt, fruit shakes, chai and desserts. >>Full listing

The Annex HodgePodge – d – 10% (made in house)
258 Dupont St. (e. of Spadina), 416-513-1333
Tiny cafe with four counter seats. Vegan options include: four different kinds of roti, all their soups, wraps, desserts and more. >>Full listing

The Big Carrot Cafe – O c d – 10% (weighed items and daily soup only)
348 Danforth Ave (Chester subway), 416-466-2129
Cafe inside a natural food market. Wide range of organic dishes sold by weight. Seating limited. >>Full listing

Bombay Palace – L d – 15%
71 Jarvis St (n. of King), 416-368-8048
Indian Tandoori cuisine. >>Full listing

v Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen – c d – 10%
3290 Midland Ave #9 (n. of Finch), 416-292-7095
Chinese style vegetarian cuisine. Large menu. Hours (9/17/2009): Daily 11am-10pm.

By the Way Cafe – L c d – open late – 10%
400 Bloor St W (at Brunswick), 416-967-4295
Vegetarian specials, tabouli, veggie burgers, falafel. Large patio on Bloor. Hours: open late.

Commensal – k o L ç d – 7% ($10 min.)
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

Dukem Restaurant – L d – open late – 15%
950 Danforth Ave (w. of Donlands), 416-406-6342
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine. >>Full listing

v Fresh on Bloor – k o L ç d – open late – 15% Take-out (excluding baked goods)
326 Bloor St W, 416-531-2635
Trendy and popular. Signature rice bowls, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, exotic juices, smoothies and much more. Weekend brunch. >>Full listing

v Fresh on Crawford – k o L ç d – open late – 15% Take-out (excluding baked goods)
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

v Fresh on Spadina – k o L c d – 15% Take-out (excluding baked goods)
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

v Full Moon Vegetarian Restaurant – k L ç d – 5% ($10 min.)
638 Dundas St W (at Denison), 416-203-1210
Over 90 items on the menu written in both English and Chinese. Many mock meat, mock fish, or bean curd (tofu) dishes. Lunch specials. >>Full listing

Indian Flavour – L d – 10% dinner buffet
123 Dundas St W, 2nd Fl (w. of Bay), 416-408-2799
Fine cuisine from different regions of India, with lunch and dinner buffet specials. >>www.indianflavour.ca

Kama – L d – 10%
214 King St W (at Simcoe), 416-599-5262
Elegant upscale restaurant serving modern North Indian cuisine. Large buffet with over 20 vegetarian items. Small patio on King Street with five tables. >>www.kamaindia.com

Kensington Natural Bakery & Cafe – L d – 10%
460 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-534-1294
Low key bakery and cafe. Many vegan desserts plus lasagna, tofu burgers, noodle, rice and stir fry dishes. Food is heated using a microwave oven. >>Full listing

King’s Cafe – k ç d – 10%
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

Laila – L d – open late – 10%
553 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-588-0199
Middle Eastern cuisine. Famous for their falafel. Many vegan items. Open very late. >>www.hyperadvantage.com/laila

Lotus Pond Vegetarian Restaurant – ç d – 10%
3838 Midland Ave, Unit 121 (s. of Steeles), 416-412-3140
Elegant vegetarian Chinese restaurant with over 60 dishes - Szechuan, sweet & sour, some spicy. Dim sum in the morning. Cash only. >>Full listing

v M & B Yummy - Classic Ethiopian food! – L d – closed Tue – 10% on food and cake
1263 Queen St W (at Brock), 416-516-2798
Traditional Ethiopian dishes like Missir Wot (lentils) Shiro Wot (chickpeas), Gomen (greens) and Ethiopian vegan "eggs" (butucha, made with chickpea flour) for breakfast! Several vegan desserts. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o d – open late – 10%
127 Jefferson Ave (Liberty Village), 416-539-0555
Gourmet pizza and pasta for take-out, delivery or eat-in. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o L d – open late – 10%
270 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-928-1555
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o L d – open late – 10%
6 Wellesley St W (w. of Yonge), 416-929-7888
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o L d – open late – 10%
360 Queen St E (at Parliament), 416-703-3555
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o d – open late – 10%
788 Broadview Ave (at Danforth), 416-466-0111
Gourmet pizza and pasta for take-out, delivery or eat-in. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o L d – open late – 10%
798 Danforth Ave (e. of Pape), 416-462-0333
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

Moe's Southwest Grill – d – 10% whole purchase
35 Eglinton Ave East (e. of Yonge), 416-489-6637 >>Full listing

Moonbean Coffee Company – o L d – 10%, beans
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

Papaya Island – o d – open late – 10%
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.

Prerna - Inspired Indian Cuisine – o d – 10%
790 Broadview Ave, 416-800-3004
Full dinner menu, mostly vegetarian. Vegan options. Lunch specials. Take-out and delivery available. >>Full listing

v Pulp Kitchen Juicebar & Eatery – k o d – daytime – 10 %
1129 Queen St E (e. of Pape)
Open and airy full service vegetarian restaurant and juice bar. Wraps, veggie burgers, salads, all day breakfast and much more. >>Full listing

Queen of Sheba – L c d – open late – 15%
1051 Bloor St W (e. of Dufferin), 416-536-4162
Ethiopian cuisine – satisfying array of vegetarian stews and purees with injera (sourdough crepes). >>Full listing

Rainbow Tree Healthy Deli – o c d – 5% or 10% with min. $10
925 Yonge St (n. of Davenport), 647-427-4758
Quick and healthy vegetarian meals to go. Egg-free. Breakfast items. Vegan pastries. >>Full listing

Rancho Relaxo – k L c d – 10% discount applies to cardholder only
300 College St (w. of Spadina), 416-920-0366
Mexican vegan-friendly dinner restaurant. >>Full listing

Rikishi – L d – closed Mon – 10%
833 Bloor St W (w. of Christie), 416-538-0760
Traditional Japanese vegetarian menu. Note: the miso and noodle soups contain bonito fish flavouring. >>Full listing

Sadie's Diner & Juice Bar – o c d – 15%
504 Adelaide St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-777-2343
All-day brunch menu includes free-range eggs, tofu scramble, Yves “sauages”, waffles, breakfast burrito, etc. “retro vibe - very funky decor.” New: Open for dinner Wed-Sat. >>Full listing

v Simon’s Wok Vegetarian Kitchen – d – 10%
797 Gerrard St E (at Logan), 416-778-9836
Popular Chinese restaurant. Gluten meat analogs, bean curd, spring rolls, noodles, rice dishes, congee. Over 100 menu items. Excellent value. Hours (9/17/2009): daily 11am-9pm.

v Sunny Cafe – O d – closes early – 10%
322 Bloor St W (inside Noah’s), 416-963-8624
A small eating counter (inside Noah's Natural Food store) with 20 vegan dishes prepared fresh daily and sold by weight. Desserts, fresh juices, sandwiches. Local and organic. >>Full listing

Udupi Palace – o L c d – 10%
1460 Gerrard St E (w. of Coxwell), 416-405-8189
Authentic South Indian vegan-friendly cuisine served in a large dining hall. Dosas, lacy crepe-like wraps, are the specialty. >>Full listing

v Vegetarian Haven – o c d – 10% (5% credit cards)
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

White Lotus – Vietnamese Vegetarian Cuisine – k c d – 10%
303 Lansdowne Ave (n. of Dundas W), 416-539-8488
All vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant in the Junction. >>Full listing

Zen Gardens – d – 10%
6980 Maritz Dr, N of 401, Mississauga, 905-461-2498
Delicious Chinese cuisine, including noodle soups, sushi, and mock meat dishes. Modern-Asian decor. >>Full listing

Food Stores

Baldwin Naturals – O d – 5% on everything
16 Baldwin St, 416-979-1777
Full service organic / natural food market. >>Full listing

Daya Health Foods – o d – 10%
8238 Yonge St (s. of Highway 7), Thornhill, 905-881-0454
Small space with prepackaged organic dry goods. No produce.

Don Valley Health Foods Inc – d – 10%
3060 Don Mills Rd (Peanut Plaza), 416-491-5160

Essence of Life Natural Foods – O d – 10%, bulk + produce
50 Kensington Ave (in the market), 416-506-0345
Excellent selection of bulk and packaged foods, dairy-free products, and organic produce. Many items are discounted. Open 7 days a week. >>www.essenceoflifeorganics.com

Etherea Natural Foods – d – 10%
1151 Davenport Rd (at Ossington), 416-916-1894
Small custom designed food store offering bulk and packaged items, but no produce. Hours (9/17/2009): Closed Sun.

Evergreen Natural Foods – O d – 5% on groceries
161 Roncesvalles Ave (at Garden), 416-534-2684

Evergreen Natural Foods – O d – 5% on groceries
513 St Clair Ave W (w. of Bathurst), 416-536-2932

The Health Shoppe – O d – 10% ($10 min.)
1375 Yonge St (s. of St Clair), 416-968-1225
Large selection of organic foods and vitamins. Bulk foods and spices are plentiful. >>www.healthshoppe.net

Health Valley – d – 10%, 5% off sale items.
390 Bloor St W (w. of Spadina), 416-963-9695

Kosher Food Warehouse – d – closed Sat – 10%, bulk items
75 Doncaster Ave (Yonge and Steeles), 905-764-7575
Certified kosher (COR 175). Bulk, natural and organic food store. Online shopping is available. Hours: Closed Sat.

The Natural Food Depot – O d – 10%, bulk + produce
2075 Lawrence Ave E (at Warden), 416-640-0234
Bulk and packaged foods, dairy-free products, and organic produce. Many items are discounted. >>www.thenaturalfooddepot.com

Natural Life Health Market – O d – 10% (not on produce)
7700 Bathurst St (n. of Promenade), 905-707-3350
They describe themselves as “Your one stop health superstore.” In-store deli / juice bar. >>Full listing

Noah's Natural Foods – O d – 10%
2395 Yonge St (n. of Eglinton), 416-488-0904
Wide range of vegetarian foods and organic produce. >>www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca

Noah's Natural Foods – o d – 10%
9121 Weston Rd (at Rutherford), Vaughan, 905-850-2873
Noah's largest store to date. >>Full listing

Noah's Natural Foods – O d – 10% (not on produce)
322 Bloor St W (at Spadina), 416-968-7930
Extensive range of bulk and packaged vegetarian foods, organic produce, and a vegan cafe. >>Full listing

Noah's Natural Foods – o d – 10%
667 Yonge St (s. of Bloor), 416-969-0220 >>www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca

Olive Tree Organics – O d – 10%
366 Bloor St E (w. of Sherbourne), 416-920-5003
Organic and natural food market. >>Full listing

Optimum Natural Foods – d – 5%
2146 Queen St E (Glen Manor), 416-693-5328
Bulk items. No produce.

Organic Abundance – d – 5%
3279 Yonge St. (n. of Lawrence E) >>Full listing

Organic Abundance – O d – 5%
3066 Bloor St W (w. of Royal York)
A food store with a large variety of everything organic, including produce, dairy, bulk, grocery and more. >>Full listing

Organics on Bloor – O d – 10% ($20 min)
468 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-538-1333
Produce store with an excellent selection of fresh organic and local vegetables, fruits and groceries. >>Full listing

Panacea – v d – 5%
588 Bloor St W (w. of Bathurst), 647-350-3269
An all-vegan grocery and eco store. >>Full listing

Peachtree Health Foods – d – 5%
2239 Bloor St W (w. of Runnymede), 416-913-4466 >>Full listing

The Source Health Foods – o d – 10%
3887 Don Mills Rd (s. of Steeles), 416-497-2270
Packaged and bulk dry foods. MGM vegetarian faux meats, some local organic produce.

Sunrise Health Foods – d – 10%
5 Roslin Ave (off Yonge, n. of Lawrence), 416-487-1210
Mostly vitamins. Some organic packaged foods.

Taste of Nature – o d – 10%
380 Bloor St W (w. of Spadina), 416-925-8102 >>Full listing

Veggie Paradise – d – 10% store
5915 Atlantic Dr #1, Mississauga, 905-362-2388
Vegetarian store and catering business. Specialties include: frozen and dry mock meats, prepared meals and eggless cakes. >>Full listing

Spa & Beauty

Pure + Simple – O d – 10%
2375 Yonge St (s. of Broadway), 416-481-208127 Bellair St (s. of Yorkville), 416-924-6555725 King St W (w. of Bathurst), 416-366-8558348 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, 905-844-4900
All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa treatments. >>Full listing

Pure + Simple – O d – 10%
348 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, 905-844-4900
All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa treatments. >>Full listing

Pure + Simple – O d – 10%
725 King St W (w. of Bathurst), 416-366-8558
All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa treatments. >>Full listing

Pure + Simple – O d – 10%
27 Bellair St (s. of Yorkville), 416-924-6555
All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa treatments. >>Full listing

Raw

Kitchen's Best Manufacturing Group Ltd. – d – 10%
Toll Free: 1-888-769-5433, >>Full listing

Bakeries

LPK’s Culinary Groove – O ç d – 10%
718 Queen St E (at Broadview), 416-461-6440
Bakery with organic cakes, pastries and chocolates. Vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free desserts. >>Full listing

Sweets From The Earth – v o d – Free box of cookies with order of 10" cake
647-436-2004, www.sweetsfromtheearth.com
Vegan bakery using all natural ingredients. Products available at natural food stores throughout Toronto. >>Full listing

Books, magazines and audio

Fertile Ground Bookstore – d – 10% on environmental books
11 Irwin Ave, 416-964-0161
Independent environmental bookstore carrying vegetarian, animal rights and green titles. >>Full listing

Toronto Vegetarian Association's Resource Centre – d – 10% on books, t-shirts, and more
17 Baldwin, 2nd floor, 416-544-9800
Lending library, resource centre and store. Vegetarian cookbooks, DVDs, factsheets and more. Open Wed 6-9pm and most Sat 1-4pm. >>Full listing

Environmental services

Do Bamboo – d – 10% (Reg price items)
698 Coxwell Ave, 416-465-4800
Bamboo clothing and home products. TTC Coxwell subway station is steps from our location. Check website for hours. >>Full listing

Left Feet – v d – 10%
416-360-5338, www.leftfeet.ca
Now taking orders online only. >>Full listing

Off The Cuff Resale Designer Menswear – d – 11%
5 Broadway Ave (n. of Eglinton, e. of Yonge), 416-489-4248 >>Full listing

Cooking (& Raw) classes

Arvinda's Healthy Gourmet Indian Cooking – o d – 10%
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 905-842-3215
Learn delicious authentic vegetarian Indian and Thai favourites. Fun, informative and hands-on. >>Full listing

Ayurveda Vegetarian Cooking – O d – 10%
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 416-434-0180
Intro events, six session courses, presentations, handouts, food demos and samplings. North York, 416-434-0180. >>Full listing

Ayurvedic Indian Vegetarian Cooking – v d – 10%
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 416-593-7546
Courses consist of 5 sessions offered in the evenings from 6-9pm. >>Full listing

Fully Nourished Cooking Classes – d – 20%
Bayview/York Mills, www.marniwasserman.com
Natural, organic and whole foods cooking classes. Eight recipes per class. Includes dinner. >>Full listing

Hallelujah Acres Diet & Lifestyle Centre – o d – 10% Classes & products
Toronto, 866-478-2224, www.hacres.ca
Raw food classes, sessions and workshops. See website for schedule. >>Full listing

Macrobiotics Plus – v O d – 7%
Group and personalized classes, 416-964-8885
Macrobiotic cooking classes / lectures offered on an ongoing monthly basis in the Avenue Rd and St. Clair area. >>Full listing

Nutrition & wellness providers

Kim Simons, PTS – v d – 5%
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 647-200-5423
Personal training with a friendly vegan personal trainer.

Linda Louise Warman MSW RSW – v d – 30%
Bathurst/Steeles area, 905-731-7972
Psychotherapist, individual, couple, family counsellor, personal growth facilitator, holistic wellness coach. >>Full listing

Spirit of the Earth, “The Living Centre” – v O d – 5%, 10% (depending on course)
London, ON, 519-652-0230, www.thelivingcentre.com
Education and retreat centre. Programs include: Ayurvedic Live-Food Nutrition, Herbalism, Forest and Sustainable Gardening and more. >>Full listing

Meditation & Yoga

The following support and/or promote vegetarianism:

Active Yoga-Bikram Method-Hot! – d – 10%
2281 Dundas St W, 416-538-1628 >>Full listing

Moksha Yoga – d – 10% (classes)
Nine locations in the GTA >>Full listing

Snow Lion - The Meditation Shop – d – 10%
708A Pape Ave (at Danforth)
Buddhas, books, meditation cushions and yoga supplies. >>Full listing

Water

Kitchen's Best Manufacturing Group Ltd. – d – 10%
Toll Free: 1-888-769-5433, >>Full listing

Online Shopping

Kitchen's Best Manufacturing Group Ltd. – d – 10%
Toll Free: 1-888-769-5433
Juicers, soymilk makers, tofu kits. >>Full listing

Retreats and vacation spots

Aziza Healing Adventures: Retreats & Getaways – d – 5% or 10% (90 day advance booking)
Creative personal growth, 416-696-0086
Based in Toronto. Getaways, to Ontario destinations and the US. >>Full listing

Cozy Corners Veggie B&B – O d – 10%
Shelburne, cozycornersveggiebb.com, 416-921-6377 >>Full listing

Hidden Valley Farm – v k O d – 10%
1-888-624-0315, www.hiddenvalleyfarm.8k.com
Country retreat and B&B offers vegan meals on an organic farm just south of Owen Sound. >>Full listing

Hotel Lands in love - Tierras Enamoradas – d – 15%
Costa Rica, 408-215-1000, www.landsinlove.com
Vegetarian resort in nature. Israeli and international cuisine. >>Full listing

House of Verona- Health Resort – v O d – 10 %
104 Brooker Blvd, Blue Mountain, Ontario, 1-800-252-2826
Luxury chalet retreat with gourmet raw foods menu. The discount applies to everyone in the party. >>Full listing

Maple Ki Forest * Spirit Waters – v O d – 5%
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 613-379-2227
Year-round lakefront retreat located just north of Napanee on a lake free of speedboats. Three delicious vegan meals per day. >>Full listing

New Life Retreat – v k O d – 7%
Lanark (near Perth, 3.5 hrs from Toronto), 613-259-3337
Retreat centre and bed & breakfast set on a 100 acre organic farm. Raw living foods menu. >>Full listing

The Roosters Inn - B&B/farm sanctuary – o d – 10% cash
Near Port Perry, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 905-986-9843
Vegetarian breakfast and small farm sanctuary. Vegan meals available. >>Full listing

Sahayoga – v O d – 10%
Prince Edward County, www.sahayoga.com
Vegan retreat in Prince Edward County by Belleville Ontario. >>Full listing

Sahayoga – v O d – 10%
Prince Edward County, 613-471-1000 >>Full listing

Shanti Yoga Retreat – v O d – 10%
Prince Edward County, 613-471-1662 >>Full listing

Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre – O d – 5%
Near Midland, 1-866-609-1793
Vegetarian B&B and retreat centre with a view of Georgian Bay. Yoga, swimming pool, hiking. >>Full listing

Thirteen Moons Culinary Wellness Centre – v O d – 10%
Near Peterborough, 1-888-326-7326
Women's retreat located on 186 acres of cedar forest. Space for up to seven guests. Cooking workshops available. >>Full listing