{"id":14339,"date":"2015-10-05T10:51:11","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T17:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=14339"},"modified":"2015-10-05T13:35:55","modified_gmt":"2015-10-05T20:35:55","slug":"turn-up-the-eat-navigating-the-exciting-effortless-world-of-vegan-eats-in-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/turn-up-the-eat-navigating-the-exciting-effortless-world-of-vegan-eats-in-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"Turn Up The Eat: Navigating The Exciting &#038; Effortless World Of Vegan Eats In Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>I\u2019ve always maintained that you could eat your way through Toronto without repeating a single meal. Do I still believe this to be true if you\u2019re a vegan or vegetarian? I do! How about if you\u2019re gluten-free or soy-free? You bet!<\/p>\n<p>Let me guess. You just googled \u201cVegan restaurants in Toronto\u201d and found a fairly large list, but you\u2019re thinking that my first statement is a bold exaggeration.<\/p>\n<p>Au contraire, mon fr\u00e8re.<\/p>\n<p>You see, a food movement is so much more than brick and mortar restaurants \u2013 it\u2019s an entire lifestyle. It encompasses the local farmer\u2019s markets, grocery stores, specialty shops, events, and an open-minded community. I\u2019m proud to say that our beautiful city delivers on all of these fronts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>The restaurants:<\/i><\/strong><br \/>\nThe neat thing about Toronto\u2019s vegan restaurants is that, contrary to old-school belief, they\u2019re not just your run-of-the-mill salads and raw eats. Instead, fantastic eateries span across every type of cuisine. Our city is constantly redefining people\u2019s perspectives of what it means to \u201ceat vegan\u201d and how effortless it can be without compromising taste or convenience. There is no need to give up your slice of pizza after the bar, an ice-cream in the summer, or sinful greasy Chinese takeout just because you\u2019ve adopted a vegan-conscious diet. For example, quirky <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/urban-herbivore-kensington-market-toronto-7314\"  target=\"_blank\">Kensington Market<\/a> is home to organic Jamaican food at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/veggie-dlight-toronto-16441\"  target=\"_blank\">Veggie D\u2019Light<\/a>, savoury crepes and salads at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/hibiscus-toronto-11316\"  target=\"_blank\">Hibiscus<\/a>, decadent baked goods at Bunner\u2019s, popular Chinese eats at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/kings-cafe-toronto-17836\"  target=\"_blank\">King\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/a>, and brunch options at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/karines-toronto-19396\"  target=\"_blank\">Karine\u2019s<\/a>. There are many more places, and this is just within the radius of one small neighborhood!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14342\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe.jpeg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14342\" class=\"wp-image-14342 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe.jpeg\" alt=\"Kings Cafe\" width=\"240\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe-36x36.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe-115x115.jpeg 115w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/KingsCafe-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">King&#8217;s Cafe<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s also worthwhile to note that while vegetarian and\/or vegan restaurants are far outnumbered, many places are becoming increasingly sensitive to offering meat-free menu options and including visual icons on the menus for the conscious eater. The ethnic diversity of Toronto implies that we will never have a completely vegan city, but small steps like these can, at the very least, encourage harmony and happiness for all eaters. Just as a vegan restaurant welcomes non-vegans, non-vegan restaurants are becoming more attuned to the ways in which they can welcome vegan eaters alike. Perfect example is popular Thai restaurant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/khao-san-road-toronto-25862\"  target=\"_blank\">Khao San Road<\/a>. Foodie friends unite!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14341\" style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road.jpeg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14341\" class=\"wp-image-14341 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road.jpeg\" alt=\"Khao San Road\" width=\"240\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road-90x90.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road-36x36.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road-115x115.jpeg 115w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Khao-San-Road-120x120.jpeg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khao San Road Menu<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><i>The markets:<\/i><\/strong><br \/>\nOf course, the vegan-conscious eater doesn\u2019t dine out for all three meals of the day, every day (ah, to have a bottomless wallet). Never fear, Toronto has a multitude of markets and specialty shops to keep everyone\u2019s belly and billfold smiling. Our farmers\u2019 markets are a hub of activity that enable us to support the local economy through fresh produce and connect with like-minded individuals. The markets feature fresh fruits and veggies, breads, desserts, single ingredients (i.e. specialty flours), and any other artisan good under the sun. Vegan purses, pastries, or Ontario wine anyone? Any online search can direct you to a convenient location, and believe me, there\u2019s no shortage. I\u2019ve frequented vendors from Trinity Bellwoods to Leslieville, and from 19th Avenue in Markham to Main Street in Unionville.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>The stores:<\/i><\/strong><br \/>\nKeeping in the theme of veganism being effortless in Toronto, grocery shopping can be a cinch. If you\u2019re more of a one-stop shopper like myself, it\u2019s been nice to witness the expansion of many chain grocery stores into the world of specialty items. Loblaws\u2019 organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, and meat-free products have definitely expanded over the years. There are also quite a few Whole Foods locations across the city and surrounding suburban areas.<\/p>\n<p>However, we can\u2019t discount the numerous specialty stores that are well worth checking out. Reliable choices include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/evergreen-natural-foods-toronto-3771\"  target=\"_blank\">Evergreen Natural Foods<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/noahs-natural-foods-yongebloor-toronto-34246\"  target=\"_blank\">Noah\u2019s Natural Foods<\/a>, thanks to their vast supplies of supplements and vitamins, produce, beauty products, and foods. For our surrounding-GTA friends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/ambrosia-natural-foods-newmarket-10182\"  target=\"_blank\">Ambrosia Natural Foods<\/a> and Healthy Planet offer a similar shopping experience. Downtown forays will also lead you to The Big Carrot Natural Food Market on the Danforth, The Sweet Potato in the Junction, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/reviews\/essence-of-life-kensington-toronto-3576\"  target=\"_blank\">Essence of Life Organics<\/a> in Kensington Market.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>The events:<\/i><\/strong><br \/>\nThe cherry on the vegan sundae that is Toronto\u2019s veg scene is the social outreach and vibrant community. There is truly no shortage of ways to get involved in Toronto through, fundraisers, social awareness campaigns, cooking\/baking lessons, and expositions. Toronto\u2019s Vegetarian Association keeps people up-to-date with events in the GTA, as do many figures on social media. Some of the city\u2019s most beloved events include <a href=\"http:\/\/www.veganfestto.com\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">The Toronto Vegan Food &amp; Drink Festival<\/a> at Fork York in August, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vegfoodfest.com\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Veg Food Fest<\/a> at Harbourfront in September (the largest veg festival in North America!), and the 2-week city-wide <a href=\"http:\/\/www.veggielicious.ca\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Veggielicious<\/a> event in November. These events are always lively and I\u2019ve yet to ever walk away hungry. They\u2019re also a great way to scout new places and try new dishes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14344\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Veg-Fest-2015.jpeg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14344\" class=\"wp-image-14344 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Veg-Fest-2015.jpeg\" alt=\"Veg Fest 2015\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Veg-Fest-2015.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Veg-Fest-2015-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Veg Fest 2015<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of my favorite words is the Spanish word \u2018<i>sobremesa<\/i>\u2019, referring to the period of time after the meal in which you sit around the table having food-induced conversations with the people you shared the meal with. There is no single-word equivalent in the English language, but it\u2019s an experience to which we can all certainly relate. If this article influences your future <i>sobremesa<\/i>, then I can happily say my job here is done.<\/p>\n<p>Happy eating!<\/p>\n<p><em>About the author: Creating a guide for all things vegan.\u00a0 I am currently traveling the world in search of the best vegan places to eat, looking for the best cruelty free products on the market and sharing vegan recipes from my home to yours. www.theveganjetsetter.com<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/radio.humber.ca\/feed\/updates\/the-greatest-movies-filmed-in-toronto.html\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Toronto image source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve always maintained that you could eat your way through Toronto without repeating a single meal. Do I still believe this to be true if you\u2019re a vegan or vegetarian? I do! How about if you\u2019re gluten-free or soy-free? You bet! Let me guess. You just googled \u201cVegan restaurants in Toronto\u201d and found a fairly large list, but you\u2019re thinking that my first statement is a bold exaggeration. Au contraire, mon fr\u00e8re. You see, a food movement is so much more than brick and mortar restaurants \u2013 it\u2019s an entire lifestyle. It encompasses the local farmer\u2019s markets, grocery stores, specialty shops, events, and an open-minded community. I\u2019m proud to say that our beautiful city delivers on all of these fronts. The restaurants: The neat thing about Toronto\u2019s vegan restaurants is that, contrary to old-school belief, they\u2019re not just your run-of-the-mill salads and raw eats. Instead, fantastic eateries span across every type of cuisine. Our city is constantly redefining people\u2019s perspectives of what it means to \u201ceat vegan\u201d and how effortless it can be without compromising taste or convenience. 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Do I still believe this to be true if you\u2019re a vegan or vegetarian? I do! How about if you\u2019re gluten-free or soy-free? You bet! Let me guess. You just googled \u201cVegan restaurants in Toronto\u201d and found a fairly large list, but you\u2019re thinking that my first statement is a bold exaggeration. Au contraire, mon fr\u00e8re. You see, a food movement is so much more than brick and mortar restaurants \u2013 it\u2019s an entire lifestyle. It encompasses the local farmer\u2019s markets, grocery stores, specialty shops, events, and an open-minded community. I\u2019m proud to say that our beautiful city delivers on all of these fronts. The restaurants: The neat thing about Toronto\u2019s vegan restaurants is that, contrary to old-school belief, they\u2019re not just your run-of-the-mill salads and raw eats. Instead, fantastic eateries span across every type of cuisine. 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