Vegan
American
International
Organic
Raw
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Fusion
Gluten-free
Canadian
Vegan restaurant in Toronto since 2002. Has full bar and large back patio. Serves plant-based fusion meals with some raw food, like burgers, salads, and bowls. Drinks include wine, sangria, cocktails, and smoothies. Reported closed July 2020.
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36 Reviews
First Review by marturey
melskunk
Points +94
Tasty, hit and miss service, high price - Edit
First off, the food is delicious. I can't fault the food. The four times I've gone the food has been very good. But the price means that I average a visit once every half-year, and so far I've had two times with poor service, and two times with.. reasonable (not really good) service.
Read moreIn the worst case the person I was dining with broke a tooth on a pit left in their pizza, and we ended up having an argument with the server if the tooth had actually broken there(!?) and got.. one free dessert.. which was too frozen hard to eat, even after waiting 20 minutes to try and let it thaw.
Besides the lacklustre service the food and menu is fantastic. I have enjoyed all the food I've gotten there (except the frozen dessert) and while the portions are small and the prices large, I find the food filling and good value given how hard work raw cuisine is. I would strongly recommend it for people thinking of converting to raw-foodism as a great way to appreciate the possibilities, and for people who can afford it more regularly than I can, but I do hope the next time I get a server who seems like they enjoy their job and doesn't vanish for most of an hour. Until I see that this is the case I can't give them more than "fair", given how strong service is to the dining experience. Lunch does seem to be better than dinner for service as well.
Pros: food, menu, healthy
Cons: expensive!, poor service
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procrastinasian
Points +273
Creative, delicious, good ingredients - Edit
I've only been to Live once so far, but after seeing the brunch menu I'm looking forward to going back. It's a little too expensive and out of the way for me to be going very frequently, but it's a nice treat. In fact, I think it's where I'm going to go for my birthday next month.
Read moreBoth entrees and the appetizer ("crab" cake) we ordered were beautifully presented and well-cooked. I haven't tried any of their raw dishes yet, but I liked that there were plenty of raw and cooked options to give diners a choice. Highly recommended. Pleasant atmosphere.
Pros: Creative, Tasty, Nice atmosphere
Cons: A little expensive (but worth it)
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TVB
Points +28
I love this place :) - Edit
I really like LIVE. I like that you have the option of cooked or raw dishes. Not to mention everthing I've tried there so far is delicious!!!
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veganbackpacker
Points +69
Worth the money for great raw food - Edit
I ate here a long time ago, in the summer of 2007. I'm just getting around to reviewing it now but still remember the great experience. It's true what people say about it being an expensive restaurant but I think it's worth it. I'm not sure that everyone knows how much preparation goes into making some of these dishes, especially the raw food and raw desserts. I'm talking 24 hours or more to make the small dehydrated cracker on your plate or crust for your pizza.
Read moreI had the raw food sampler plate and was very impressed with the flavours and textures. It's a cute place too, with a bright and fun atmosphere.
Whether you're a raw foodie looking for something fancy or an omni who wants to try something new, this place is definitely worth checking out.
Pros: great food, great desserts, nice restaurant
Cons: expensive
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pfalvo
Points +81
best in class - Edit
Simply amazing - some raw, some cooked - all vegan. Not cheap. But, very very good. Deserts are out of this world: You won't believe they're vegan! Bright atmosphere.
Read morePros: vegan, organic, raw
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veggiewoman
Points +378
Delish! - Edit
The sushi (made with sunflower pate) was delicious, the lasagna innovative (and quite yummy) and the carrot cake blew me away. Not preparing raw food myself, I am amazing at what they can do there. I walked away full, and surprised that the bill was not as big as it has been for me at other raw places.
Read morePros: great taste, healthy, desserts!!
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Keith_Thode
Points +717
No competition - Edit
Very imaginative menu, great taste, reasonable prices. The best.
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philjdomm
Points +945
Super expensive - Edit
kinda a ways away for me...
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marturey
Points +209
Hit & Miss on Food & Service - Edit
The service was just ok. I had the raw food sampler plate which was quite good. It had a portobello mushroom dish, a raw pizza dish, a mexican dish and another item served with a large salad. It was quite good. My friend had their curry noodle dish. It was one of the most bland dinners ever. It tasted like plain cooked noodles with nothing added. Not once did the server come by to see how the meal was going even though the place wasn't busy. We had an appetizer of the jicamma fries. It was pretty good but very over priced ($5.50 for a very small portion). I don't think I'll be returning. I've been to Live three times. Twice for dinner and once for brunch. The first time I was there was good but the last two times I've left unsatisfied. Toronto has lots of choice for vegans so I'll go elsewhere.
Read morePros: Raw Food Sampler Plate, Across from Dupont Stn., Nice Environment
Cons: Too expensive, Curry Noodle Dish , Service Not Great!
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