North of Toronto

This area includes from west to east: Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, and Markham. Further to the north are Newmarket and Orangeville. Also see Cooking classes and Nutrition providers.

Nearby, but beyond our scope is: Barrie (see Happycow).

North of Toronto

This area includes from west to east: Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, and Markham. Further to the north are Newmarket and Orangeville. Also see Cooking classes and Nutrition providers.

Nearby, but beyond our scope is: Barrie (see Happycow).

Vaughan

Area west of Richmond Hill.

Noah's Natural Foods – o d
9121 Weston Rd (at Rutherford), Vaughan, 905-850-2873
www.noahsnaturalfoods.ca
~~Noah's largest store to date.
~~Note: location that was at 7117 Bathurst St is now closed.

Make It Raw Catering and Meal Delivery – v
416-629-2529  www.makeitraw.com
››› We provide raw/vegan/fusion high energy gourmet cuisine, specializing in raw vegan lasagna, pizza's, burgers, flax crackers, cakes and more; available for local pick up (around Bathurst north of Steeles) and full service catering for any occasion. We also have customized menus, weekly or monthly meals plans, and classes on living food. Take away and delivery 7 days a week. Delivery is free in the GTA with a minimum order of $150-$200.
~~They are also at The Organic Village Market every Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm located at 9100 Bathurst St, Thornhill, www.villagemarket.ca

Richmond Hill

Gourmet Vegetarian Restaurant – k o ç
280 West Beaver Creek Dr, Richmond Hill, 905-886-0680
www.gourmetveg.ca
~~Chinese vegetarian dishes.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Daily 11am-10pm.

Il Fornello – L
8851 Yonge St., Richmond Hill 905 530 1153,
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.

Joe Yee Vegetarian Cuisine – k
9688 Leslie St. Unit 17-18 (s. of Major Mackenzie Dr. E), Richmond Hill, 905-884-6882
~~A Chinese and Japanese restaurant in Ricmond Hill.
~~"They market themselves as vegetarian Japanese and there even a refrigerated counter for the 'fake' sashimi. The 'sashimi' are mock fish products produced in Taiwan, but unfortunately, are not vegan since they contain milk products.
    
    "The deep-fried 'shrimp' ($6.95) only included four pieces, but it really hits the spot! The rest of the menu is more affordable, and there is a variety of specialty rolls to pick from, including your typically non-veg choices (e.g. spicy 'tuna', cream cheese and 'salmon'). As well, there are Chinese noodle dishes and soups too." writes Min Min.

"There is no vegan sashimi/sushi. All the mock fish contains dairy (and some of the mock meats as well). If you're vegan and going for sushi you might as well eat at your local sushi spot. No brown rice either which is pretty common downtown...They do have vegan dishes, but you have to ask your waiter as they are not marked (that was a bit of an ordeal, he had to go back to the kitchen a few times to verify). It was still a good meal but I was very disappointed because I thought I was going to eat vegan sashimi etc.The omnivores i went with enjoyed the sushi pizza and the mock salmon sashimi. I would say it's suitable for ovo-lacto-vegetarians but not vegans." write Karam

The Village Market – O
9100 Bathurst St (n. of 7), www.villagemarket.ca
www.villagemarket.ca
››› Wide selection of veggies, and the freshest organic milk, yogurt, butter, cream, and cheese. Plus bread, pies, and pastries, whole foods cafe, natural crafts, live music, vendors and a great atmosphere. The market is located in the Toronto Waldorf School north of Hwy 7.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Saturday 8:30am-1:30pm, year-round.

Thornhill

Cafe Sheli
7700 Bathurst St (n. of Steeles), 905-762-0640
www.dairytreats.com/cafesheli/info.html
~~Kosher vegetarian-friendly family restaurant
~~Hagit writes: "Great family restaurant, great food, large portions. Inexpensive brunch specials. The restaurant is always packed. Be prepared to wait! Worth the trip just for the Fettuccine Alfredo and their French Toast.
~~Hours: Sun-Thu 7.30am-8.30pm, closes early of Fridays.

Goldstiens Bakery and Restaurant
390 Steeles Ave W, Thornhill, 905-707-1442
~~Kosher bakery serving breakfast and light lunch. Dairy.
~~Hagit writes: "A great stop for coffee and cake. Nice for breakfast and light lunch. The restaurant part is open till 4pm."
~~Hours: Sun-Thu 7am-8pm close early on Fridays.

King David Pizza
Disera Dr next to Wal-Mart plaza, 905-771-7077
~~Vegetarian pizza, Bourekas and Falafel.
~~Hagit writes: "This restaurant makes the best bourekas and cheese-less pizza I have ever tasted. The Whole wheat pizza is really nice."
~~Hours: Opening soon. .

My Zaidy's Pizza
441 Clark Ave (e. of Bathurst), Thornhill, 905-731-3029
~~Falafel and pizza with 6 toppings. Kosher. Limited seating.
~~Take-out service is fast. Hagit reports that their 'soya' pepperoni pizza is superb. Tom reports: “There is no fish whatsoever... They serve walk-ins pizza slices that have cheese on them. For cheeseless pizza, one must order a whole pizza which takes 20 minutes. Delivery is an option.“ Extra toppings include: mushrooms, eggplant, green or black olives, tomatoes, pineapple and a few more. For seating there are six padded stools and a side counter. There is no washroom but they have a sink for hand washing. Tom suggests that one could eat at a bench in a parkette on the north side of Clark at Hilda. Also just to the west of the plaza is a community centre. It has five benches out front and many more benches indoors, as well as public washrooms. There is ample parking.
     Note: there is a similar named place called My Zaidy's Bakery at 7241 Bathurst (south of Clark) that is just a bakery (but they do sell three varieties of vegan soup in plastic containers to take home).
~~Hours: 11am-8:30pm. Closes early on Friday. Closed Saturday.

Not Just Yogurt
7117 Bathurst St Unit109 (n. of Steeles), 905-889-1598
~~Frozen yogurt, ice-cream and nondairy ice-cream, as well as a variety of light lunches.
~~Hagit writes: "Kids favorite fun place to go for a treat. Interesting sundaes and toppings, plus they have sandwiches and other lunch-type items if you're looking for something a little more serious than yogurt. The wraps are delicious!" Low-cal/ low fat dessert options available.

Yehudale's Falafel & Pizza
Chabad Gate Plaza, 7241 Bathurst St (n. of Steeles), Thornhill, 905-889-1400
~~Kosher take-out pizza, falafel, and more. Limited sitting.
~~Tom Salsberg writes, “They serve pizza (whole wheat option), bourekas, falafel & other Israeli sandwiches, salads, French fries, soup, onion rings, bagels. Unfortunately tuna is an option for sandwiches and salads. It is, however, not emphasized. There are stools and a side counter for people who want to eat in. COR kashruth heksher. Yashun flour. Pat Yisroel pita (white flour & whole wheat options). All products cholov Yisroel.” Hagit reports: "Without a doubt the best Tunisian sandwich available anywhere".
~~Hours: Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 9am-4pm, Sat open a half hour after Shabbos (once it is dark) to 10pm.

Ambrosia Natural Foods – O
55 Doncaster Ave, Thornhill, 905-881-7811
www.ambrosianaturalfoods.com
~~16925 Yonge St., Newmarket, 905-898-5262

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

Kosher Food Warehouse – d
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.

Natural Life Health Market – O d
7700 Bathurst St (n. of Promenade), 905-707-3350
www.naturallifemarket.com/
~~They describe themselves as “Your one stop health superstore.” In-store deli / juice bar.
››› Featuring one of Canada’s largest selections of vegetarian & natural foods, organic produce, kosher products, cosmetics & supplements. http://www.naturallifemarket.com/
~~Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm.

Josh Gitalis, RNCP –
416-895-7335  www.insideoutnutrition.ca
››› A nutritional consulting practice that specializes in holistic nutrition. Josh is dedicated to increasing health awareness through education and action.

Markham

Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant – k ç
7131 Kennedy Rd, www.agveg.ca, Markham, 905-479-8381
www.agveg.ca
~~Elegant 150 seat Hong Kong Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Dim Sum.
~~Excellent food and a good choice of items on the menu. Dim Sum is available all day. A visitor reports: “Graceful does all day dim sum now. you have to ask for the dim sum menu and the server will warn you that not all of it is available. However, everything I ordered was!"

Turquoise Wholistic – O
78 Main St N (n. of Hwy 7), Markham, 905-471-9902
~~Natural organic food store and Naturopathic dispensary. The supply products to naturopaths and fill their prescriptions. They aim to only carry the best quality organic products. Basic organic produce will be available in the future.
~~Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Closed Sun.

Newmarket

Hallelujah Acres Diet & Lifestyle Centre – o d
Toronto, 866-478-2224
www.hacres.ca
~~Raw food classes, sessions and workshops. See website for schedule.
››› Vegetarian food classes, learn how to prepare raw soups, salads, appetizers, main courses and deserts. Classes features a wide variety of nutritious recipes, copies of recipes for you to take home and try in your own kitchen, along with sampling of the recipes created during the class.

Ambrosia Natural Foods – O
16925 Yonge St (near Mulock), 905-898-5262, www.ambrosianaturalfoods.com

Orangeville

Spring Rolls – L
Erin Mills Towne Centre, 905-306-7655
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

Uxbridge

Frankie's Ristorant
1 Main Street South, Uxbridge, 905-852-1011
www.frankiesristorante.ca
~~Vegetarian friendly Medeiterranean restaurant.
››› Along with our regular Mediterranean menu, patrons will find both Celiac-friendly food and a peanut- and nut-free environment, as well as vegetarian, vegan and some sugar-free pastries for our diabetic patrons every day