Essence Bistro

140 Woodbridge Ave, Woodbridge
(647) 812-0927

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Menu

MAINS BRUNCH
Tenoch Sando
Brioche bun, sunny egg, cheese Cheech, garlic aioli choice of avocado, or bacon included.
Essence Chop Salad (Vegetarian)
Grains, 100-kilometer greens, cucumber, sweet potato, seeds, pickled onions, heirloom tomatoes, croutons, cilantro ranch, and soft egg.
Breakfast Taco (Gluten Free)
Choice of mushrooms or chicken pibil, avocado salsa, fried egg, and tortillas.
Completo (Gluten Free)
Fried eggs, chicken pibil, refried beans, heirloom tomatoes, and tortillas.

MAINS DINNER
140 Burger
Brioche bun, aged beef, cheese Cheech, house ketchup, tomato, lettuce, and kettle chips.
Tamal Verde (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Collard greens, green masa, red eggplant, pistachio sikil pak
Duck Tamal (Gluten Free)
Mancha mantel dough, tomato salsa, almond sesame cream, and poblano duck confit.
Pollo a la carretera (Gluten Free)
Potatoes cambray, roasted onion, tomato jus

TACOS
Asada Taco (For 2 Tacos)
Aged beef, pepper, salsa, and cotija cheese.
Rajas Poblanas Taco (Vegetarian) (For 2 Tacos)
Triple cheese and potato crumb.
Pollo Pibil Taco (For 2 Tacos)
Achiote roasted chicken, orange, lemon, pickled onions, and haba-nada.
Mushrooms Al Ajillo Taco (Vegetarian) (For 2 Tacos)
Roasted mixed mushrooms, soy umami sauce, pickled onions, and cilantro.

APPETIZERS
Salsa and Chips (Gluten Free and Vegan)
9 of chef's mild to hot salsas, chip mix.

MAINS LUNCH
Tenoch Sando
Brioche bun, sunny egg, cheese Cheech, garlic aioli choice of avocado, or bacon included.
140 Burger
Brioche bun, aged beef, cheese Cheech, house ketchup, tomato, lettuce, and kettle chips.
Half chicken
Citrus vinaigrette, rice
Essence Chop Salad (Vegetarian)
Grains, 100-kilometer greens, cucumber, sweet potato, seeds, pickled onions, heirloom tomatoes, croutons, cilantro ranch, and soft egg.

DESSERTS LUNCH AND BRUNCH

Carrot Cake
Carrots, gf quick oats, gluten-free all-purpose flour, ground flax seeds, coconut sugar, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, coconut oil, vanilla extract, almond milk, and coconut yogurt icing (lemon juice, maple syrup).
Super Seed Cookies
Gf whole oats, bananas, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, chocolate chips, cranberries, and cinnamon.
Almond Cookie
Almond butter, monk fruit, salt, vanilla, and cream of tartar.
Pecan Pie Bar
Cassava flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, salt, coconut sugar, and pecans.
Walnut Sugar Cookie
Almond flour, monk fruit, walnuts, salt, vanilla, coconut oil, and 100 percent dark chocolate.
Sweet Potato Brownies
Gf quick oats, sweet potato puree, almond butter, cacao, maple syrup, coconut oil, flax seeds, semi-sweet chocolate chips, brownie icing (almond butter, cacao, maple syrup).
Pistachio Bar
Coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, salt, almond butter, vanilla, pistachios, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Chocolate Brownies
Sweet potato/nut base, yoghurt, sesame snow

APPETIZERS
Salsa and Chips (Gluten Free and Vegan)
9 of chef's mild to hot salsas, chip mix.

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely Devine atmosphere and food. For a moment I thought I was in the Michelin star restaurant. The ambience with dj playing on Friday night, the friendly staff and amazing chef that came out to us to see how we enjoyed our night was absolutely incredible. Every food option was worth taking a picture and enjoying its taste. This place is truly a gem!! Can’t wait to be back!
March 2025
Absolutely loved this gem hidden in Woodbridge. The food is truly to die for! The atmosphere was fantastic, they had a dj playing Friday night! The chef makes absolutely delicious and super creative food like in a Michelin star! I can’t wait to be back!! This place is truly a gem!
March 2025
This little hidden gem was a nice surprise. Join some girlfriends for brunch and we wanted to try a new place. The food was fresh, wholesome and delicious. They offered a variety of cold press healthy juices as well. The service was excellent. Will be back
March 2025

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Essence Bistro

140 Woodbridge Ave, Woodbridge, ON L4L 4K9
(647) 812-0927