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399 John St (at Lakeshore), Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7R 2K3
Gluten-free vegan restaurant near the water, under new ownership since Jun 2017. Features a varied menu of healthful fare and comfort cuisine, from classic sandwiches and burgers made vegan, to organic brown rice bowls and smoothies. Weekend brunch served til 2pm features pancakes, fresh fruit and granola, hash brown, tempeh bacon and tofu scramble. Open Mon 11:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Fri 11:00am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-8:30pm.
Category: Vegan, American, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Fusion
Reviews (66)
First Review by moshimoshi
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Good Vibes - Edit
Always such a wonderful experience at Lettuce Love. Everything I have tried I have loved! Staff are so friendly and open. Try it!!
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pretty good - Edit
A cute little cafe by the waterfront. I LOVE the concept of the cafe and staff is always wonderful. The food is good, however portions are often inconsistent from visit to visit (in both size and ingredients). For the higher price point I feel like the portion sizes should be heartier or include a side (with the sandwiches/burgers, especially).
Pros: vegan, gluten free
Cons: portions
Contributions +29
Best Sandwich Ever - Edit
I had the vegan Ruben, and it convinced me I could give up meat and not miss out on my favorite things. Absolutely delicious!
Contributions +41
delicious - Edit
Everything was fresh and reasonably priced. I'd definitely return.
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yum! - Edit
We love going here! Amazing food and good staff. Always super busy so it can be hard to eat in!
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Things are looking up! - Edit
I've been going to LLC since it was Kind Food at its inception and I've watched it grow over the years in size and following. The dishes can be inconsistent but the flavours are there. It's always busy! Happy to see the changes that are making LLC better everyday and bring accessible vegan food to Burlington.
Updated from previous review on 2016-06-12
Pros: Vegan
Contributions +22
Delicious! - Edit
Always love visiting Lettuce Love Cafe when I'm in town. Delicious food; LOVE their caesar salad, B.L.A.T, chili and so much more. Brownies are to die for.
Pros: Yummy food, Good atmosphere
Cons: Pricey, Service is ok.. Sometimes great sometimes not, Food can be inconsistent
Contributions +33
One of my faves - Edit
The menu is healthy and delicious!! The dishes are simple and can be a little plain, but I personally find that a positive because it leaves me feeling fresh and clean. The veggie burgers are soft and vegetable-y, I love their healthy burger options. The servers are super cool, the venu is clean and well decorated, and the music of choice is always super hip
Pros: Great music and atmosphere, Great staff, Healthy, delicious menu that changes
Cons: You may find some menu items plain depending on yo
Contributions +18
Un incontournable ! - Edit
Une place à découvrir. Le propriétaire et les employés sont particulièrement attentionnés. Beaux choix de plats végétaliens avec des spécialistés du jour. L'atmosphère est décontracté. On veut participer et encourager cette entreprise qui met son cœur et ses valeurs de l'avant. Logo original ! Pour le dessert pourquoi ne pas aller faire un tour à la pâtisserie familiale (Kelly's Bake Shoppe) à 2 coins de rue du resto.
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Delicious! - Edit
All of my experiences with Lettuce Love (formerly Kindfood) have been wonderful. The cupcakes are delicious, including the more unusual flavours (beet-flavoured cupcakes!) It was a real thrill to have a marshmallow rice treat after more than a decade without one. My favourite dishes are the Buddha bowl and the reuben sandwich. The reuben is implausibly good: a thick slab of tempeh topped with sauerkraut and Daiya. So tasty. Their smoothies are great, too. The staff are the friendliest staff I have encountered at any restaurant anywhere in the world.
Pros: good location, reasonable prices, decadent treats
Contributions +65
SOOO GOOD - Edit
I came here with a group of friends and we all loved our meals. The nachos were amazing. The staff was super cool. Our waiter guy was super friendly and talked to us while we ate. For real, those nachos are the stuff of legend. Please try this place.
Pros: Perfect nachos, Perfect service, Super cozy vibe
Contributions +32
Amazing Service, Even Better Food - Edit
I love this place! The nachos are to die for. I'd never been to a restaurant before where I could eat absolutely everything on the menu; it totally made my trip. I drove five hours to go to this restaurant and it was totally worth it. There was a great vibe in the dining area and the staff came and visited with us several times, and remembered us when we came in again another day. I cannot say enough praise about this place.
Pros: AMAAAZING FOOD, Super fun staff, Nice vibe
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I can't wait to go back. - Edit
everything on the menu sounded amazing. I only had a spicy bean soup, some dessert, so good. fast and pleasant service too!
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Love this place! - Edit
I come here often. The food is fabulous and the service is amazing. Although the prices are a bit more expensive than your regular cafe, the food is worth it. They constanty have specials and variety of food and recently added a full brunch menu! They also have wine & beer for cool night out with friends, and dining in the patio in summer is amazing.
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absolutely amazing - Edit
Lettuce Love is the best. I love literally everything on their menu and I love that they have grocery items so I can take things home for later. I'm the kind of person that orders more than one item so that I can take one home with me for lunch the next day, so this is a huge selling point for me.
My non-vegan family and friends are big fans as well, and since they are restaurateurs they tend to be tough critics. But Lettuce Love wins over everyone I've ever introduced to their food.
Their "cult like" following and continuous award wins are enough to speak for their quality and consistency of service, so give them a try. I must warn you, you may become addicted!
Also worth checking out (an equally addictive) is their award winning bakery, Kelly's Bakeshop, which is just up the street and is owned and operated by the same family, who are absolutely lovely people so say don't be shy about saying hello and getting to know them and their friendly staff!
The only thing I can think of that I would like to see them do differently would be to have more locations! I would love love love to see them expand east toward Niagara or west toward Toronto.
Pros: all vegan restaurant , gluten and common allergen free options , sister bakery
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amazing!!! - Edit
Everything about it. Love the nachos and burgers. A bit pricey but worth it. Really cool spot. Great desserts. Highly recommended.
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A little expensive, but the food is delicious! - Edit
It is a small location located near downtown Burlington. You order at the counter and then pick your seat, they will serve you your food.
I have ordered a couple of things off the menu and every time it is delicious.
I need to try the avocado fries (which are baked) next time. They look amazing!
Pros: Comfort Food, Good portion size
Cons: Small location, Can be a tad expensive
soy - Edit
They don't really have anything without soy, and they over spice. The food is beautiful.
Pros: good ingredients, friendly, food looks great
Cons: not soy-free
Contributions +47
Healthy meals - Edit
Very good healthy vegan food. Good place to meet people which also brings me to the Cons due to the small size you do need to sit very close to strangers which could lead to interactions so great for social butterflies but downside for people who are more introverted. Burlington so a lil pricey as are all things in burlington but if your used to burlington prices then the pricing isnt bad at all.
Pros: healthy, all vegan
Cons: no privacy
Contributions +105
Not bad - Edit
Have been here quite a few times. The food is inconsistent but usually pretty good. I find the food very expensive for what you get. I also was recently told that they had been selling their bread calling it vegan yet it contained honey??
Updated from previous review on Wednesday December 03, 2014
Pros: usually tastes good
Cons: price, inconsistant , no baby change station
Contributions +52
Amazing!! - Edit
I had dinner here with my friend last night. I had the reuben, and she had the BLAT sandwich. We split the avocado fries and had a couple of ciders.
YUM!!! Everything was perfect. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful but not pushy. Beautiful, clean, convenient location. No complaints other than I did find it a little pricey but I am not from Burlington so this could be normal. My omni friend was equally impressed. Looking forward to my next visit!
Pros: great food, great service, location
Cons: expensive
Contributions +305
It has everything going for it. - Edit
It's a few blocks from the main highway between Niagara/Hamilton and Toronto. Parking is easy and inexpensive. I no longer need to wait until I get to Toronto when traveling from Niagara. This place is as good as any in Toronto and better than most.
I ate 2 meals inside and 1 take-out: 1 burger, 1 Buddha bowl, 1 sandwich, 1 soup, 2 smoothies. 5 stars for everything.
Mike, behind the counter, in front of the counter, always talking - and listening, your guide to food ecstasy, gives new meaning to extrovert.
1 Response
kindfood 07 Oct 2014 - Thanks so much for the great review and for pointing out Mike, who is our iconic Customer Service King. We hope t see you again soon and so glad you enjoyed our mazing food:)
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Outstanding - Edit
This place is brilliant! The staff engaging, inspiring and attentive! The food creative, healthy, so delicious, and totally satisfying.( Worth every penny ) all items offered not only vegan, but gluten and sugar free! Beautiful food presentation. Had tempeh steak special and veggie burger, localish cold press juice co -red monster....Fun easy casual atmosphere, Great hip music, clean, ( visible open energetic kitchen) outdoor patio. Conscious eating at its best! Puts Burlington's beautiful lakeshore on the map~ take stroll around the corner to Kelly's Bakery!!
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Nice little place to eat - Edit
Very cute place, good food. Feel safe eating there even with my gluten allergy, which is rare.
Pros: Good food, Nice staff, Quaint decor
Cons: Small, Always packed
1 Response
kindfood 07 Oct 2014 - Thanks little Laura:
So glad you came to check us out and enjoyed it.
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Wow!! - Edit
I had the Huevos Rachero bowl and LOVED IT! Cute cafe, very friendly staff, will defs go again :)
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My Favourite Restaurant! - Edit
Lettuce Love Cafe is a wonderful place to eat, whether you are vegan, gluten-free, or none of the above and just want to eat better! The food is delicious AND healthy, what more could you want? My favourite is the "California Burger", I always end up ordering that even though I tell myself to try something new! It's a grilled tempeh burger that changed my mind about tempeh! I didn't think I liked tempeh but since trying their burgers, I'm a convert, delicious. The food is fresh, very healthy and very tasty. They have salads, bowls, sandwiches, burgers, yummy appetizers (avocado fries!!), delicious smoothies, amazing desserts and a fantastic Sunday brunch! The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, and the staff are super friendly and helpful, they make you feel like you're a friend, not just a customer. I live about 25 minutes away from Lettuce Love but the drive is always worth it, absolutely fantastic place to nourish yourself.
Updated from previous review on Tuesday April 29, 2014
Pros: delcious, healthy food, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere
Cons: none
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PeterShaw 01 Jun 2014 - Great restaurant!! Food was delicious and filling. I had the Power Bowl and a smoothie with almond milk, Cocoa, dates, and other delicious foods. My wife had a Reuben sandwich and a side Caesar salad. This was for lunch today. We also went there when it was called Kind Food. Helpful staff and a very busy place.Thanks Kelly and your daughter! You both rock!!
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Fantastic - Edit
Passing through the area, I stopped at this place for breakfast. All of the staff is extraordinarily friendly, and it has a nice atmosphere. The food was good, and their smoothies are perfect. I would recommend this place to anyone. I wish it was a bit closer to me!
Pros: All vegan, Nice staff, Good food
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