Vegan
American
Juice bar
Take-out
Canadian
Natural food restaurant, reported fully vegan Jun 2019. Menu offers an array of starters, multi-layered salads, wraps, burgers, bowls, plus soup of the day and weekend brunch. Example of items include: tempeh reuben sandwich, poutine, falafel salad, vegan burger, green goddess brown rice bowl, and soymilk matcha latte. Several branches in Toronto. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:30am-10:00pm.
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32 Reviews
First Review by Michael Devine
Steph.w
Points +183
Good Brunch Spot - Edit
I've been to this location a few times.
Read moreToday at brunch I had the grilled cheese and avocado which comes with homefries or salad. I opted for the side salad.
The caesar salad was really flavourful. It was uber garlicky which I personally love! The sourdough bread was yummy, and the toastie was chock-full of filling (cheeses, arugula, tomato and avocado) with a nice mayo.
Food is a little hit or miss. I didn't love the bowl I had on my last visit, but the buffalo wrap and quinoa onion rings I had another time were great - making Fresh worth a visit overall!
(Pic. Of my grilled cheese, and my friends' Almond Butter French Toast which she said was tasty, not greasy, but very filling).
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-13
Pros: Sourdough bread, Caesar dressing, Good coffee
Cons: Some dishes are a little pricey, A bit hit or miss food wise
Guest
FadyZablouk
Points +843
Yummy BBQ burger - Edit
Amazing burger with onion rings and sweet potato fries with chipotle dip
Read morePros: Great onion rings
Cons: The sweet potato fries looked dry
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MollyGoould
Points +130
Great Options - Edit
Love the range of options here, seemed to be a rarity in Toronto when it comes to Vegan food. I had the dumplings, bbq burger and green smoothie and all were delicious, highly recommend!
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DaisyGould
Points +262
Stick to the burgers - Edit
I've been to Fresh a few times now and I would highly recommend sticking with the burgers, that's definitely their strongest offering. I have tried their wraps, but they are underwhelming. The burgers are pretty great though, as are their extensive offering of different kinds of fries and their toppings. Good selection of hot and cold drinks.
Read morePros: Burgers, Fries, Tumeric latte
Cons: Anything other than the burgers are underwhelming, Can be pricey
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rosekreider
Points +96
Great food - Edit
Nice to have tasty options that aren’t ‘comfort food.’ I enjoyed the dragon broccoli and watermelon ceviche.
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edenthedrummer
Points +488
So cozy and peaceful - Edit
Love this place, and the food is really really good!! Service is awesome too and be sure to try the carrot cake😊
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cat_lover_41
Points +272
It's a chain so you know what to expect. - Edit
The food's fine, nothing mind-blowing but you'll walk away content. The prices have gone up steadily over the years, and their menu isn't what it used to be. It's clear the buy-out of the chain did a number on their over all quality-to-value balance.
Read moreBut it's fine, you have your favourites, you know what to expect, and they delivery. Can't ask for a lot more.
Pros: Decent food, Serves alcohol, Air-conditioned
Cons: Over-priced for what you get, Menu used to be bigger and better
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bganapathi
Points +144
Quality food - Edit
Great food options and even better service
Read morePros: Diverse vegan options, Good drinks
Cons: Expensive
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kid_ronnie
Points +30
Hit and miss - Edit
The spicy sausage pizza and buffalo cauliflower are fantastic, but they've got some major flaws in their menu as well. For example, the avocado toast is guacamole spread onto bread, covered in tasteless tofu crumble and an amount of arugula that makes me think you're trying to hide the rest of the toast. Their "bowls" and dragon fries are also a huge miss for me. Overall, they're fine I guess, but tbh if you're in the Queen West area there's just way better vegan places to eat.
Read morePros: Spicy sausage pizza, Usually friendly staff
Cons: Many food items were just not good, A bit pricey
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SoyCoffeeFTW
Points +645
Vegan Poutine! - Edit
Need I say more? I was so excited to try this quintessential Canadian dish during my trip to Toronto, and this did not disappoint. Given the heaviness of fries, gravy, and cheese, I was surprised at how light everything still felt. I even had room for an entree afterwards.
Read moreAlso tried the classic hot chocolate, something I haven’t had in a long time. Tastes even better than the real thing!
Pros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Romantic
Cons: Expensive
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gisaster25
Points +349
Great options for non-Veg family - Edit
My parents sometimes give me a hard time about taking them to vegan places but they love Fresh. My mom loves their squash tacos, my dad their tiger bowl, and I love their burgers and quinoa onion rings with aioli.
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helenedrouin
Points +2987
Lots of options - Edit
The wait line was long when I went there (labour day, in the middle of the afternoon), plus there was only the patio that was opened, there is no seating area inside, but the wait was worth it. They have a system that you don’t actually have to wait in line, they take your name and you can go around. When your table is ready, they send you a text message. I had the essential greens bowl, it was good. I really liked the tofu steak, it was crispy outside and tender inside.
Read morePros: Lots of options
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Nathan
Points +2089
Fresh, tasty food. Nice atmosphere. - Edit
I tired their seasonal soup (which was butternut and pear) and their goddess bowl. Both we fresh looking and quite tasty. Nice atmosphere, especially on a sunny day as they have outdoor seating.
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happiestcow12378
Points +60
Worth a try if you’ve never been - Edit
My favourite things on the menu are the squash tacos, sweet potato fries and chocolate cake
Read morePros: Lovely patio (heated during the winter time)
Cons: Some dishes feel a bit lacking and not satisfying
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GFGoldenLady
Points +1929
Really tasty VGF - Edit
I had the small Buddha bowl, which was a VERY generous portion for one very hungry gal. Fries and miso gravy very tasty too. I'm saving the peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for later but it looks yummy. Hot chocolate hit the spot after a cold afternoon. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be back when next in Toronto.
Read morePros: All vegan , Tons of gf options / easy to identify on menu/app, Very tasty!
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UnaRose
Points +39
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
The food, decor and atmosphere is great. The service can be good to not so good. I've never had an order without missing items or incorrect items.
Read morePros: great food, decor, great location
Cons: Sometimes service isn't great.
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VersaceSim
Points +287
Mind blowing! - Edit
My non-vegan friends took me here and it’s the best
Read morePros: Variety of choices, Super delicious , Outdoor patio
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michellert87
Points +64
Toronto Staple. - Edit
Fresh is a vegan staple in Toronto, and they know it. They have really good food, but their menu is getting a little old. They need to try out some new options and techniques to keep people coming.
Read morePros: Large Menu, Great Juice, Best Avocado Toast
Cons: A bit pricey, Crowded, tables are too close together, Zero privacy
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myohmy
Points +81
Hit 'n' miss with food items you pick, plus expensive! - Edit
The "Supergreen Caesar" is a far cry from a Caesar salad -- it's over-glorified beyond recognition, so I wouldn't call it a Caesar unless the intent is to set you up with false expectations. It comes with imitation fish flavouring which was too overpowering (I guess to mimic anchovies?) and it kind of ruined it for us. We paid $4.50 for the added crispy chick'n only to find we got two pathetic thumb-sized nuggets added off to the side. Shame!
Read moreThe nachos are amazing but the chorizo was heavily salted!
Drink choices are restricted to expensive juices/shakes/etc. and their own expensive "house-made sodas" instead of carrying soft drinks.
Overall it's okay and the cold-pressed juices taste good, but they are definitely into gouging!
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timmyeat
Points +37
Great food - Edit
Everything was delicious
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Sharkademus
Points +223
Fresh and good food. - Edit
Beautiful restaurant with great outdoor patio, fresh and good food.
Read moreEnjoyed a great Beyond Meat Burger($20,-) and a Protein Bowl ($16,-)
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-15
Pros: Huge vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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peresan
Points +92
My go to place - Edit
What ever you are in the mood for Fresh has it and it is always really good
Read morePros: Healthy and delicious
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spicemustflow
Points +269
Always delicious - Edit
Fresh is a staple in Toronto. They have an enormous vegan or vegetarian menu, always produce excellent food, and add new items to the menu every month. Fresh juices and vegan desserts are available. Try their famous onion rings, super good!
Read morePros: Big menu, all veg/vegan
Cons: Can get expensive
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Lav
Points +103
A staple - Edit
This has been a staple restaurant of mine for almost 20 years, ever since they were a juice bar in Le Château on Queen. It is my overall favorite vegetarian restaurant in Toronto, so many options and everything always is tasty.
Read morePros: Wide variety of menu items
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goddessdanielle
Points +67
Always "Fresh" - Edit
tiger bowl is incredible, the juices and smoothies are great, although they should implement at least all the apples, celery and cucumber to be organic. they have a good selection of sweets from the earth desserts. also an amazing brunch too! the full breakfast is my fav!
Read morePros: fresh food, healthy options, very tasty
Cons: pricey, doesn't abide by the dirty dozen :(, not 100% vegan (although it's mostly)
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glitchygirl
Points +24
a vegan staple! - Edit
the first vegan food i ever had in Toronto, back in the late 90's and i still go! this location is the quietest (still a bit boisterous though at peak times), but the food is consitently good whichever location you choose. i no longer eat soy but the staff can be pretty accomadating about it, and there is a gluten free menu. huge selection of juices with a 'build your own' option.
Read morePros: substantial portions, good variety, accomadating
Cons: not organic, can be loud, often crowded (which is a good sign too!
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Teknotribes
Points +134
A good staple - Edit
Overpriced but very healthy and tasty. No bad choices on the menu. Thai burger is a fav.
Read morePros: excellent food, consistent
Cons: overpriced, noisy, slow service
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