50 Best Vegan Restaurants in Toronto

“Delicious food and a wide selection of drinks. Friendly service. Thank you Nick... you're amazing!“

“Happy hour menus have been making a comeback with the weakening economy. Planta’s menu is one of the most extensive and offers great value to boot. While beer and wine ring in at $6 and $9, respectively, it’s the $10 cocktails that wet my whistle. You can’t go wrong with the lych please, a gin cocktail lightly sweetened with lychee, lemon, and pineapple with a hibiscus sugar rim that delights.

Planta also provides a huge food offering that doesn’t skimp on portions. With the lettuce wraps ($12) being half off their regular menu price ($23), I expected a shrunken helping the equivalent to two or three wraps. So, when the full plate arrived with enough of the gochujang covered crispy fried tofu and roasted Brussels sprouts to make seven wraps we were flabbergasted. Oh no, we ordered way too much food!

The menu offers no description with the chick’n fried mushrooms ($7) but they turn out to be lightly battered oyster mushrooms that’s dusted with salt and pepper served with a thinned sweet chili sauce. They’re dangerously addictive and so tasty that I could swap these for a chicken nugget any day.

In a similar vein, the crust of the cauliflower wings ($8) was so crispy despite not being overly battered. Drizzles of unagi sauce and sweet chili mayo covered the vegetables giving each bite a burst of flavour.

For a lighter nibble, the summer rolls ($6) are an option. It’s just filled with a lot of carrot and rice noodles and needed more of the other ingredients (papaya, tofu, and herbs) to stand out.

The crispy rice ($9) would work better left intact, so the starch doesn’t become cold and dry. At least they put plenty of the spicy ahi watermelon and guacamole on top to balance out the tasteless rice ball.

I preferred the spicy crab hand roll ($5 each), which was stuffed to the gills with shredded hearts of palm tossed with ponzu and spicy mayo. It’s more of a taco than handroll so it isn’t the easiest to eat but does mean there’s little rice and tons of filling.

The sole dish that threw us both off was the spinach and artichoke dip ($11). How can you mess up a creamy dip? By adding so much coconut oil into the recipe that coconut was all we could taste. It felt like I was eating a savoury coconut cream pie with chunks of vegetables. Its only saving grace was they don’t skimp on the tortilla chips… too bad we didn’t need more than a few each.“

“Amazing atmosphere, service and you can taste the chef’s passion ❤️‍🔥“

“very good ngon ngon ngon“

“The food is phenomenal!!!🫶🏻“

“This place serves authentic Egyptian food the way tastes in Egypt and with warm service hospitality too Highly recommended for middle eastern food lovers and for vegetarians too Great job guys #egyptianfood #vegetrianfood“

“I always enjoy having a meal here at fresh Eglington.

The staff and service were amazing. And the food was delicious!

If you are uptown and looking for a place to grab a bite, I highly recommend stopping in.“

“Hawker on Augusta Avenue was a standout Summerlicious experience. I’ve never eaten at a vegetarian restaurant like this or experienced a culinary chef’s vision so clearly. Executive Chef Leah Steduto’s creativity and intention come through in every dish, making the food thoughtful, memorable, and truly transformative.

Executive Chef Leah Steduto is known for her creative naturalistic approach to plant-based cuisine, earning Hawker local acclaim for beautifully composed dishes that redefine vegetarian fine dining.“

“If you are looking for incredible tasting food, quality ingredients, environmental sustainability, a trendy and tranquil café vibe, detailed dietary accommodations, and complete transparency, this is your spot. You can tell that Chef Ishan and his team truly care about the food and experience they are offering to their guests and go out of their way to offer suggestions, provide any information you need and offer delicious bonuses throughout your meal. There is a fantastic range of options on their menu making it an excellent spot to stop for a specialty drink and appetizer, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert or cocktail hour. With every bite you can taste the quality of what you are eating. I ate there with my 3 and 6 year old recently and they loved it just as much as I did. I highly recommend everyone visits this unique spot and appreciates their ethos for themselves! If I lived in Toronto I would definitely be a regular customer.“

“I order from here every single time I’m in Toronto but this time went in person and it did not disappoint! Natalie was my server and gave me a lovely experience. I’m not even vegan and I love everything I’ve ever had from this place :)“

“Really good cheap and filling vegan food. Such a delight.“

“Delicious vegan Caribbean food in the heart of Kensington Market. Veggie D'light hits the spot for lunch on a weekend. I had their meal with jerk saitan, veggies and basmati/quinoa. I asked about the soup of the day and was promptly offered a taste by the friendly chef. Had the medium soup as well--a delicious rich soup with yams and coconut milk. Now I have a new favorite lunch spot.“

“I had the most incredible mushroom udon noodles they were so yummy I definitely recommend! I also ordered the new Brussel sprouts on the menu and I don’t usually like Brussel sprouts but these were incredible! The portions were great! And honestly I find every time I go to fresh I always like everything on their menu. They are very trustworthy and authentically vegan. The service is incredible, they never have you waiting and they are extremely kind. The atmosphere makes you feel safe and is very beautiful and homey. Overall I really recommend you go to fresh and also try their new feature menu. ❤️🫶⭐️“

“I love this place ! Whether you’re fully plant-based or just looking to try something new, Vegan | Thali is definitely worth a visit. It’s a place where you can enjoy a meal that feels indulgent, nourishing, and kind — all at once. The owner is such a loving lady. Folks, let us always remember to support an independent and bipoc vegan business !“

“Our dining experience was excellent and we enjoyed every single bite of the dishes We had the tasting menu and upgraded with A3 wagyu and added a portion of duck on top of it. The food at Alo is exceptional, especially the dessert. We particularly loved the Ontario apple dessert and the trio. We celebrated a birthday at Alo and was given a small chocolate mousse cake on the house. It was very sweet and we really appreciated it. Overall it was a fabulous dining experience and we look forward to coming for another special occasion.“

“We visited the Toronto location on Front St. The food was fresh and delicious! My daughter is gluten free and the waitress, Brianna, was so careful to make sure everything she ordered was exactly that. Will be back on our next visit to Toronto!“

“Very spicy, I feel like I lost two pounds after eating it lol😆“

“The food was incredible. We ordered this while at our hotel waiting for our flight. We're from a smaller town where these options aren't available to us, so we always appreciate seeing fully vegan restaurants and options. We loved what we ordered. Tasted great and was very timely!“

“After an event, a group of us slowly arrived to the restaurant. Our server, Rachel, graciuosly accommodated our expanding group. Her service was very attentive and our food arrived promptly. Because of Rachel's amazing service we will definitely becoming back again.“

“Delicious food, excellent service, very cool atmosphere. I‘m not exactly the type that can afford a regular night out here but every scattered visit is truly a highlight!“

“We stopped at Stefano’s for dinner and started with the Brie. It was excellent, but sadly it was also the highlight of the meal. The New School Salmon was interesting and definitely fish-ish but the texture was quite dry and I think a creamy sauce would have helped. The muffuletta was a big letdown. It didn’t have a good strong olive relish, it was cut with too many other veggies like celery. The tiramisu was good. Updated from previous review on 2025-12-20“

“Tasty comfort food with good portions, very polite staff and quick service. We tried the chicken and waffles and the seitan steak. Will definitely visit again. Taking a star off as one of the steaks was in a bit overdone and was a bit tough.“

“First visit at the Bloor West location, received good information addressing my dietary concerns. Ordered the 7-veg soup and wedges. Outdoor Cafe is nice for seasonal. Kids seem to be wild about the acai bowls. It is VERY RARE to find no canola plant based options in Toronto these days - this place is a Gem 💎“

“Amazing vegan burger! Was a lot better than I expected! Love that secret sauce“

“Great food, great drinks, great prices, and great service. Will definitely be going back next time I'm in Toronto!“

“You really understand the vocabulary of great food!☺“

“Love this place. Wonderful chocolate in so many great creations and flavours... handpainted chocolate boxes, chocolate dipped treats, amazing ice cream, real hot chocolate, and a drool-worthy case of incredible little bombshell desserts. Plus, friendly, easy-going, helpful staff. So... yeah, I recommend!“

“Still my favourite neighbourhood sushi resto. Small, sweet and very well done.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“What a fantastic restaurant. Atmosphere and service were both on point. Dishes & cutlery changed before every new dish, water always filled, and all the items were described in wonderful detail. They even gave us an extra shrimp for the shrimp cocktail! For the stripped bass dish, they also gave us 2 separate portions of fish, which I noticed wasn’t how they served the dish to other patrons. I’m not sure if this was because they noticed we were sharing all the dishes, but it’s a really nice touch that’s easy to miss if that was the case. This is how you make an extraordinary experience. Grey Gardens does it almost on the level of Alo.

The menu is small but all the dishes are very creative and offer good variety. It’s underrated but the bread here is delicious. The red tail grain they use to make their bread is really delicious and the bread comes out so soft in the center but crispy and chewy on the outside.

Another highlight was the maitake dish. The barely they use at the bottom resembles a chewier risotto and the mushroom itself comes out so smokey. Not sure if this was from the cooking or from the addition of the black garlic in the sauce.

Striped bass was also cooked exceptionally well. I’ve never had fish skin that wasn’t battered and fried come out so crispy like I had here before. I just wished there was more of it. The hand torn lamb noodle dish was also very flavourful and the lamb essentially fell apart within the dish.“

“First of all I will say that I am not a vegan but inspire to be and these cheesecakes are to die for, like honestly! I have tried all of the flavours and I personally like the Espresso Choc. Chip and Raspberry. I highly recommend this company for gluten free, soy free, dairy free and refined sugar free tasty desserts.“

“It tastes good, I will come again next time 😘“

“I love this place. They have amazing vegan options but also options for meat eaters as well. Good wine selection and cocktails. Best vegan caesar salad in the city and the Hakka tofu is lovely as well.“

“Accommodated allergies and dietary restrictions without compromising flavour. Really inventive and delicious menu -- every dish was a standout. One of the best meals I've had in Toronto in a long time.“

“Best lentil soup ever! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mmmmmm“

“I was there earlier with a friend, and we had a wonderful time! We were served by Noman and Rithima (apologies if I misspelled your names!) and both were very welcoming. The food was delicious, good size portion, and overall a lovely visit. Thanks so much!“

“Amazing chef’s tasting and attentive staff!“

“We had fabulous service. Our waiter Tim was fantastic. Very attentive and wonderful personality Would highly recommend going there if you are in Toronto“

“Great food. Love this place. Staff are super friendly & professional.“

“My Server Jenelle was amazing, super easy to talk to and shoot the shit. Always checking in on us and making sure we were good on food and drinks. Quick service and a. Great time many great chats with Jenelle she is a very personable person!“

“The taco assembly kit is definitely a one of a kind experience, not to mention the mac n cheez quesadilla was lovely. The star of the show however is the Reese's peanut butter and chocolate shake (specify you want it vegan cause altho food is fully vegan the shakes can be made with diary also)!!!“

“We had a lovely evening celebrating our 15th anniversary! Food was top quality, and very obviously prepared with care. Flavour combinations were unique but still showcased the high quality proteins. Service was casual, but very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend the boar belly main, and charcuterie platter - they were incredible!“

“Just checked out this place and Omg what a gorgeous atmosphere. Adam was at the front door to greet me and he was very professional!“

“The food is beyond amazing!! And they have a great selection of desserts as well. ✨“

“This is my favourite place! I always order P10 - Vegan Pho and the vegan crispy spring rolls. The food is always delicious. The staff are friendly. I order from Uber eats often as well and it's the same quality, lots of veggies/tofu and noodles.“

“Super friendly staff and great food!“

“Amazing service and amazing food every single time. H“

“Jason made us feel like family when we visited yesterday. food was great, we will be back!“

“I was attending Toronto Pride this past weekend and found this beautiful hidden gem and the staff were so friendly knowing that I was alone. fantastic food and fun drinks“