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Bakeries

the lovemuffin bakery

The lovemuffin bakery is a delivery/catering baking company that specializes in vegan baked goods (gluten-free options available). We use only high quality ingredients to create baked treats that are both healthy and delicious. We are not a storefront, but pick-up can be arranged. We offer free delivery in a large area of Toronto.

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Books & Media

Toronto Vegetarian Association's (TVA) Resource Centre
Vegetarian business Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
17 Baldwin St
2nd floor
416-544-9800
tva@veg.ca
veg.ca/content/view/36/67/

Vegetarian cookbooks, factsheets and more! 10% off books & T-shirts with Vegetarian Discount Card. Open Wednesdays 6-9pm and most Saturdays 1-4pm (except holidays. Visit TVA's Resource Centre (RC) and find
- A lending library: Browse over 500 titles of books and cookbooks, plus veg magazines, DVDs and videos available for viewing or loan. A refundable $20 deposit is required when borrowing.
- A store: We have one of the largest selections of vegetarian books for sale in Toronto - over 100 titles. There is also a selection of veg t-shirts. Tax is included and discount card holders receive 10% off retail prices.
- Lots of free literature: Choose from a wide range of factsheets, a 16-page Vegetarian Starter Kit, our latest Vegetarian Directory, and back issues of TVA's Lifelines newsletter
- And the smiling vegetarian faces of the RC Crew! The Resource Centre is run by very dedicated volunteers who are happy to answer your veggie questions and help you find the resources you need!

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Catering

Free Times Café
Some organics
320 College St.
416-967-1078
www.freetimescafe.com

Lots of vegetarian options, vegetarian buffets and hors d'oeuvres for parties. Home made with fresh market produce. Middle Eastern, Jewish and Canadian cuisine. New: Fair trade organic coffee.

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Meditation & Yoga

Ashtanga Yoga Shala
Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
460 College St.
#302
416-352-6030
www.aystoronto.ca

In 2002, Paul and Rachelle Gold opened Ashtanga Yoga Shala to teach authentic Ashtanga yoga in the tradition of Sri K Pattabhi Jois. We offer daily morning Mysore classes in Little Italy and are KPJAYI Level 2 authorized teachers. All levels are welcome. With no more than 16 practicing at once, students receive all the personal instruction they need.

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Natural Food Stores

Baldwin Naturals
Store Organic emphasis Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
16 Baldwin St.
416-979-1777

We specialize in organic: fresh produce, bulk foods & groceries, gourmet coffees. Vitamins, supplements & herbal remedies. Macrobiotic foods. Natural skincare & Aromatherapy.

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Essence of Life Natural Foods
Store Organic emphasis Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
50 Kensington Ave.
416-506-0345
www.essenceoflifeorganics.com

Excellent selection of bulk and packaged foods, dairy-free products, and organic produce. Great prices. Lots of vegan specialty goods. Open 7 days a week.

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Restaurants & Cafés

Buddha's Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant
666 Dundas St. W.
416-603-3811

TVA says: Chinese cuisine, inexpensive yet very generous portions. Egg and rice noodles, gluten, mushrooms, soups and more. Closed Tuesday.

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Free Times Café
Cafe with options Some organics Barrier free entrance and washrooms Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
320 College St.
416-967-1078
www.freetimescafe.com

Vegetarian buffets and hors d'oeuvres for parties. Home made with fresh market produce. Fair trade organic coffee. We have a killer Organic Tofu Burger, and lots of Veggie and Organic options!

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Fresh on Spadina
Vegetarian restaurant Some organics Barrier free entrance Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
147 Spadina Ave.
www.freshrestaurants.ca
416-599-4442

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.

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Greens Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
638 Dundas St. W.
www.greensvegetarian.com
info@greensvegetarian.com
416-603-3337

Torontonians and visitors to Toronto can now enjoy a bigger and more varied selection of healthy vegetarian/vegan Pan-Asian cuisine made with all natural, low-sodium ingredients. From veggie dumplings to King-mushroom dishes, soy nuggets to Singapore-styled vermicelli, Pad Thai. Greens prides itself in being health conscious in its ingredient selection while making its priority to satisfy its customers' taste buds. The restaurant has a soothing ambience and has a capacity to house over 50 customers, making it also ideal for hosting small to medium-sized parties.

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Harvest Noon
Vegetarian cafe Organic emphasis
16 Bancroft Ave.
www.harvestnoon.com
info@harvestnoon.com
416-978-5247

Harvest Noon is a largely volunteer-run café offering a variety of homemade, locally-sourced vegan options in a relaxed and inclusive space. We're always accepting new members, regardless of experience level, so join us if you're interested in vegan cooking, food politics, or non-profit governance. For our updated hours & menu, visit www.harvestnoon.com; to get involved, contact volunteers@harvestnoon.com

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Hibiscus
Vegetarian cafe Some organics Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
238 Augusta Ave.
416-364-6183

TVA says: Friendly store and cafe with vegetarian and vegan crepes, soup and several cold salads. Many gluten-free selections. For dessert there is an excellent selection of vegan cookies, brownies, and homemade vegan ice-cream along with coffee and tea. The food is mainly for take out but there are some small tables and benches. Open 7 days a week, 11am-6pm.

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Hot Beans
Vegan cafe
160 Baldwin St.
647-352-7581
www.hotbeansvegan.net

Hot Beans is an entirely vegan, Latin-inspired takeout restaurant in Kensington Market specializing in tacos, burritos, nachos. Gluten-free options too!

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Karine's Vegetarian & All Day Breakfast
Cafe with options Some organics Barrier free entrance and washrooms
109 McCaul St.
(s. of Dundas)
Village by the Grange
416-591-0863
www.karines.ca

Karine's offers the closest to home cooking from extravagant fresh fruit filled breakfast platters to healthy lunches and dinners. Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free and mostly organic foods prepared with love and passion. Delight of all is our BOMBA exquisite fiber spread. Vegan goodness right in the Village By The Grange. (Across from the AGO, on McCaul south of Dundas W)

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King's Cafe
Vegetarian restaurant Barrier free entrance and washrooms Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
192 Augusta Ave. (s. of Baldwin)
416-591-1340
www.kingscafe.com/

TVA says: Chinese restaurant with dim sum, soups, sushi, mock meat dishes, combination specials. Plus fancy tea and mock-meat store. Small patio in front. The space is now one large dining room with a boutique off to the side selling a wide selection of exotic teas and some frozen mock meats. Everything including the menu is more upscale and fancy.

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Moonbean Coffee Company
Cafe with options Some organics Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
30 Saint Andrew St.
416-595-0327
www.moonbeancoffee.com

Toronto's largest selection of certified fair trade organic shade-grown coffees, roasted on-site. Available in-house or as beans to take home. Huge selection of loose-leaf tea. Juice bar, ice-coffee bar, smoothie bar, vegan sweets and light food. Front and back patio. Wholesale.

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Rancho Relaxo
Restaurant with veg options Barrier free entrance Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
300 College St.
416-920-0366
www.ranchorelaxo.biz

Authentic vegan Mexican cuisine. This hotspot located right in the heart of the city is renowned for its traditional Mexican dishes with a vegetarian twist. Offering a full range of faux meats, soy sour cream and vegan ice cream and now using Daiya cheese. Classics like nachos, fajitas and burritos and house specialties like Enchiladas and Chile Rellenos are available 6 days a week. Great food, fresh margaritas and friendly staff.

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Sadie's Juice Bar & Ice Creem
Vegan cafe Some organics Barrier free entrance and washrooms Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
148 Baldwin St.
647-340-1155

Lots of new food available at our Kensington location. Vegan Sushi, Smoked Tempeh Sandwiches, Summer Rolls, Moroccan Salad, Toasted Bagels and more. Ice creem by the scoop, novelties, fresh juices, sodas, floats and more. Mostly take-out, a few seats.

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Urban Herbivore
Vegan cafe Some organics
64 Oxford St.
www.herbivore.to
416-927-1231

The original Urban Herbivore, sister to upscale Fressen restaurant on Queen St, provides great food for vegans on the go! The menu features grilled sandwiches on fresh baked bread, a build-your-own salad bar, fresh squeezed juices and gluten free baked goodies. Bottled gourmet soups made in-house are available to take home. All packaging, including take-out cutlery, is 100% biodegradable. Catering available.

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VEDA - Healthy Indian Takeout
Cafe with options Some organics Barrier free entrance and washrooms Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
10 King's College Rd. (U of T)
416-961-9797
www.vedatakeout.com

Enjoy the same wonderful Veda experience as our original Yorkville location at the University of Toronto (Sandford Fleming Building). Our philosophy is to cook authentic and tasty Indian food with minimal oil and healthier ingredients. Many vegetarian and vegan options are available. Eat-in, takeout and delivery. Hours available at www.vedatakeout.com.

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VEDA - Healthy Indian Takeout
Cafe with options Some organics Barrier free entrance and washrooms Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
500 University Ave.
www.vedatakeout.com
416-961-9797

Enjoy the same wonderful Veda experience as our original Yorkville location. Our philosophy is to cook authentic and tasty Indian food with minimal oil and healthier ingredients. Many vegetarian and vegan options are available. Eat-in, takeout and delivery. Hours available at www.vedatakeout.com

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VEDA - Healthy Indian Takeout
Cafe with options Some organics Barrier free entrance and washrooms Discount for Vegetarian Discount Card holders
569 Spadina Ave (U of T
Koffler House)
Toronto
416-961-9797
www.vedatakeout.com

Eating healthy fast food has never tasted this good. Located in trendy Yorkville, Veda's unique and tasty Indian creations will leave you wanting more! Enjoy the sumptuous taste of curry among a myriad of authentic and delicious vegetarian/vegan menu choices. Eat-in, takeout, and delivery. Hours available at www.vedatakeout.com.

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Vegetarian Haven

A marvellous mix of creative vegan Asian fusion and home style cooking. Bistro chic dining room, inviting summer patio and friendly service. Customer commented "an invigorating, complete sensory experience."

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Wanda's Pie in the Sky
Vegetarian cafe Some organics Barrier free entrance
287 Augusta Ave (s. of College)
416-236-7585
www.wandaspieinthesky.com

Pies, cakes, cookies, squares, and pizza, sandwiches and soup. Vegan lunch and dessert options. Organic Dark City coffee. Patio.

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