• 5
• Amazing Place to Start New Thanksgiving Traditions

I made a visit to Grasslands with a friend over Thanksgiving weekend to avoid the cruelty sprayed all over the kitchen at my parents' house...I was very happy with my visit to the restaurant! The perfect place for a cruelty-free meal. The restaurant was a bit tough to find, but we're glad we did find it, because the food was fabulous. It was the first time my friend had tried seitan ("chicken" flavoured), and she and I were both surprised how eerily similar it tasted to the "real thing." I loved their pesto, and the appetizers were also fabulous! Dessert wasn't as satisfying, but the overall meal experience was worth it! The waitresses were so friendly as well that the dining experience as a whole was very pleasant. I'll definitely be returning! Since my first visit there, I've returned many times and been more and more impressed each time! The desserts have gotten better, and the mains and service are always great. I went for brunch with my sister and tried a waffle and tofu scramble for the first time, both of which were great. She, a non-vegan, was pretty impressed as well, so I'd call that a success! I also took my parents (also both non-vegan) before a show, and they loved the food, so this is a great place for vegans to introduce vegan food to skeptical non-vegans in a way they'll love! (Updated from previous review on Tuesday November 04, 2014) I went one last time with another friend this past weekend, and I was very sad to hear that they're closing their doors! Unfortunate indeed, because the service and the food have always been excellent at Grasslands. My friend also loved it for her first (and sadly, last) time there... I'll definitely miss this place :( (Updated from previous review on Wednesday October 21, 2015)