Queen Street West

An alternative area with night clubs, sidewalk cafés, body piercing and street performers. Most vibrant strip starts at University Avenue and runs over to at Dufferin. Area includes King Street to the south.

EAST! by Spring Rolls – L (not on map)
240 Queen St W. (e. of John St)
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
~~EAST is Spring Rolls’ Queen St. W. location.
~~Hours: open late.

v Fresh on Crawford – k o L ç d
894 Queen St W (at Crawford), 416-913-2720
www.freshrestaurants.ca
~~Trendy and popular. Signature rice bowls, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, exotic juices, smoothies and much more. Weekend brunch. Beautiful full-service garden patio.
››› Award-winning location for architectural design and wheelchair accessibility featuring the same colourful and diverse menu as Fresh on Bloor and Fresh on Spadina. Beautiful full-service garden patio at s.w. corner of Trinity Bellwoods park in the West Queen West gallery & loft district. Open 7 days a week until 10pm. Biodegradable take-out containers.
~~Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm Sat-Sun 10:30am-10pm.

v Fresh on Spadina – k o L c d
147 Spadina Ave, 416-599-4442
www.freshrestaurants.ca
~~Trendy and popular. Signature rice bowls, veggie burgers, sweet potato fries, exotic juices, smoothies and much more. Patio. Weekend brunch.
››› Located in the fashion district, close to the Scotiabank movie theatre, Four Seasons Opera Centre, Royal Alexandra theatre and major hotels. Innovative, healthy, and colourful dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world. Gourmet juice bar, power shakes and energy elixirs. Weekend vegan brunch featuring fresh-fruit granola, pancakes, tofu scramble and breakfast burritos. Patio. Open 7 days a week until 9pm. Biodegradable take-out containers.
~~Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 10:30am-10pm, Sun 10:30am-10pm..

v Fressen – O L c
478 Queen St W (w. of Spadina), 416-504-5127
www.fressenrestaurant.com
~~Toronto's most gourmet vegetarian restaurant. Weekend brunch.
››› Fressen defines Modern American Herbivorous cuisine. Chef Stephen Gardner combines mouth-watering creations with elegant presentation to produce one of Toronto’s finest vegan restaurants.  A warm, inviting atmosphere and an extensive wine list are the perfect companions to this delectable menu. Fressen has garnered numerous awards and outstanding reviews and is always evolving. Open daily for dinner at 5:30pm and also offering Toronto’s best vegan weekend brunch.
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Get Real! Café – o ç
has closed as of November 2009. Noted by BlogTO.

HoSu Bistro – L
254 Queen St. W (at John), 416-848-9456
www.hosu.ca
~~Wide variety of authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine.
~~Their faq page say that they offer a wide range of appetizers, Japanese bento boxes, sushi, and Korean entrees to please all discerning vegan and vegetarian palates. Unfortunately their kimchi contains some fish sauce. A lot of Korean restaurants include fish sauce and egg in their tofu and vegetable dishes, but this is one of the better places. It is recommended by TVA volunteer and podcast host, Colleen, who loves Korean food. "I like the Soon Du Bu and the Dolsot Vegetable Bi Bim Bop. Hosu Bistro is actually the only Korean place I'll go in Toronto."

Pizzaiolo (not on map)
624 Queen St W (w. of Bathurst), 416-507-9944
www.pizzaiolo.ca/
~~Toronto Area pizza chain with three vegan slices. http://www.pizzaiolo.ca/
~~One person wrote to say that they have: “fabulous veggie pizzas and their cheeses do not contain Rennet.” They also carry two thin-crust vegan slices – Vittoria (fresh tomato, zucchini, roasted red pepper) and Freda (potato and rosemary). Mostly take out.

Sadie's Diner & Juice Bar – o c d
504 Adelaide St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-777-2343
www.myspace.com/sadiesdiner
~~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.
~~New veggie brunch and lunch spot open since January 2007. All-day brunch menu includes organic free-range eggs, tofu scramble, Yves “sauages”, waffles, pancakes, breakfast burrito, etc. Lunch menu features samosas, a vegan soup, chili, substantial salads, and more. Dinner will be coming soon. Moreen reports that the place has a “retro vibe – very funky decor with arborite tables etc. Staff are friendly.”

Tealish – o
198 Walnut Ave, 416-203-3301
www.tealish.com
~~A modern tea boutique located near Trinity Bellwoods Park.
››› Over 130 different kinds of loose leaf tea to choose from: Green, Black, White, Oolong, Herbal and Rooibos teas from all over the world. Extensive collection of teaware and accessories.
    In addition to a stellar selection of loose leaf tea and accessories, Tealish feautres Toronto's only menu dedicated entirely to hot and cold beverages made with loose leaf tea! You can order a delicious Tea Latte like Patisserie, a rich black tea with almonds and pistachios topped with a creamy latte foam. For health conscious customers, order a Matcha Latte made with highest quality Japanese green tea powder. We also feature a menu of exotic iced teas and invigorating tea smoothies!
~~Hours (9/17/2009): M-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5.

Aliviar Spa – O
Has closed its doors. As seen on BlogTO November 30, 2009. UPDATE February 2010:  The owner informed a member that they're planning to reopen in a new location.

Pure + Simple – O d (not on map)
725 King St W (w. of Bathurst), 416-366-8558
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.

Dufflet Pastries
787 Queen St W, www.dufflet.com, 416-504-2870
www.dufflet.com
››› Fine cakes and pastries. Cakes by the slice or whole, chocolates, light lunches, coffee, tea and more.
     Note: We do not use gelatin to stabilize our mousse or whipped cream products. Only products made with marshmallows contain gelatin.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm.

Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market – O
www.trinitybellwoods.ca
~~This new organic market takes place in the north end of the park, south side of Dundas between Crawford and Shaw. This tree-shaded intimate market has a wonderful vibe. In addition to plenty of fruits and veggies, you can find such things as fresh vegan pesto, homemade hummus, zataar flat breads, specialty teas and more. Runs this year from May 13, 2008 to Oct 28, 2008. Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park welcomes volunteers to help with various tasks.
~~Hours (9/17/2009): Tuesday 3pm-7pm, mid-May to end of Oct.