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
lmcc
Points +1203
Diverse menu and cool vibe! - Edit
This place is just around the corner from me, so I've visited quite a few times and also ordered take-away a couple times. The menu has lots to choose from. My favorite is the sweet potato and black bean quesadilla. Whatever is in the sauce that comes with it is magic. I also like the bibimbap a lot. They also sell lots of stuff in local stores. You can find boxed meals at the Food Depot down the road on Davenport and their kimchi is at Whole Foods in Yorkville. They are often playing really great music and the service is always really friendly. The portions are on the smaller side and it is pricey, but the flavors make it worth it. I can't wait to check out the patio when the weather improves.
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Tyme
Points +198
Delicious - Edit
I dined at Live tonight for the first time. It was better than I expected. It dosent look like much from the outside but it has a great cosy decor and filled up over the dinner hour. The menu has a lot of options and the food was ample and flavourful. The cocktails were also original and yummy. I will return.
Read morePros: Great ambiance , Delicious food. , Creative cocktails and juices
Cons: Overlooked by the waitstaff due to it being busy
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AnandaRivelli
Points +96
Amazing food and place - Edit
I went there to celebrate my birthday and everything was perfect! Food, desert and wine were delicious!
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therawveganmermaid
Points +140
Great Raw Vegan Selection - Edit
Fantastic raw vegan food selection in Toronto. They also include non-raw options which is nice when you have friends or family who might not want fully raw. A wonderful thing about this place is how delicious their dressings and sauces are. I also love the Liquid Plumber, the name cracks me up, and its a wonderful mix of green goodness.
Read morePros: great food options
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bohobeautiful
Points +151
Perfect brunch - Edit
Blown a Away by the brunch today. Toronto has a new vegan heavyweight spot in town!
Read morePros: Perfect food, Great staff, Food was presented incredible
Cons: Slow coffee and drinks service
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ElizabethMae
Points +421
I want to eat everything on the menu - Edit
I got the green juice which came from a bottle, not fresh pressed, but it was still good. I’d never had poutine, and this was made with taro root instead of potato. The mushroom gravy was out of this world! I may drive back up to Toronto for this restaurant. We also got the raw platter and the manicotti was a favorite along with the sushi. The mushroom Reuben was not great, but it was ok. I will be back!
Read morePros: Lots of cooked and raw options, Delicious flavors, Beautiful presentation
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poppylivignia
Points +80
Delicious - Edit
Cute little vegan restaurant. Great smoothies and juices. Delicious food. Yummy desserts. All around happy vibes
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raquelwychoski
Points +175
Healthy and confort vegan food - Edit
Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious! A great stop for vegans in Toronto who want a healthy and tasty meal.
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sanjee_lg
Points +31
Flavoursome and wholesome - Edit
Everything is vegan. There's really tasty mains and desserts. Recommend the pulled burdock burrito
Read morePros: nice decor and environment
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AngryToaster
Points +71
great for brunch - Edit
Smaller portions for the price, but they totally make up for it in taste
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Mish
Points +112
not worth it :( - Edit
I went here with my family for a birthday dinner and it was a total bust. Food that was supposed to be served warm (like a cooked soup) was completely cold. Our server was great and very sympathetic but the food was not good...at all
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paulkates
Points +1797
Live on the Patio! - Edit
Cool spot on DuPont with a great patio in the back and an extensive menu which made it (happily) difficult to choose. Toronto is my hometown but I had never been to Live before this trip. We wound up going twice within a week - once for lunch (party of 5) and the other for dinner (party of 4). Things we tried: Kimchi Pancakes, Sweet Potato Pakoras, Black Bean Burrito, Three Sisters Bowl, Trainers Bowl, Noodle Soup, Pad Thai, Manicotti, Raw Combo. Most dishes were fantastic - except for the Asian/Thai-inspired Noodle Soup and Pad Thai which were not as exciting (having been to Thailand many times and experiencing authentic vegan Pad Thai and Coconut Curries may have me speaking with a slight bias here). Portions are generous and the staff are very helpful. Would definitely recommend it and look forward to returning during our next trip to Toronto.
Read morePros: Cool vibe/friendly staff, Great food, 3. Good value
Cons: 1. A bit isolated/not much else around
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SandraY
Points +153
Great patio and food - Edit
The patio is an oasis in the city, and a hidden gem. The food was delicious, I will definitely return. Great experience all around.
Read morePros: Back patio, Delicious food, Organic wine/beer options
Cons: Small sides not included
SandraY
Restaurant closed 😫
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Muuuuu
Points +3106
My favourite place in Toronto - Edit
I was really impressed by this location - the design of the interior gives you a fabulous first impression, as well as the staff.
Read moreI had a glass of organic local wine that was absolutely stunning, and finally, the food was excellent.
Also, you find their products in health stores - I bought burdock sushis one time and they were perfect.
Pros: excellent food, excellent wine, cosy interior and outdoor seating
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something unique
Points +1044
Great place - Edit
I have been to Live many times, and have always enjoyed it very much. The raw section has been growing (but I always liked their cooked meals, too). Desserts are fabulous. Live is also a great place for vegetarians/vegans with a gluten-intolerance, as most of their stuff is gluten-free.
Read moreFinal good thing for people who like not having to line up for seats: for some reason, Live is still a bit off the map. I never had to wait, there was always always room - even when we once risked going there with a group of eight without booking in advance. No problem finding seats.
Pros: Great food, raw and cooked, nice outdoor sitting in back, I've never had to wait for a table
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glitchygirl
Points +24
gourmet raw! - Edit
the first raw food i ever had was at Live! they still offer delicious raw food alongside a selection of cooked vegan options, yummy juices and smoothies and decadent raw desserts! the restaurant is lovely if a bit loud when crowded. great patio out back during the warmer months!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Tuesday March 03, 2015
Pros: really tasty organic food, raw and cooked options, good selection
Cons: stairs at entrance/to bathroom, can get a bit noisy when crowded
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vallonicka
Points +195
Fantastic food most of the time - Edit
LIVE is one of our favorites, even though they have experienced a drop in quality over the last couple years (no longer offering the killer pancake breakfast, or sake drinks).
Read moreOutside of that, there are some really good dishes, that sometimes under deliver, but probably the city's second or third best vegan restaurant. Friendly staff, and a great outdoor eating area in the back during the summer, LIVE will always be a favorite for us.
Pros: Creative menu, Great Treats, Friendly Staff
Cons: Prices, No more sake drinks, Hit or miss sometimes on food
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krissimi
Points +129
Great start.... - Edit
I have enjoyed this restaurant for a number of years now but notice the prices are getting to be a bit much. They don't know how to make a good raw lasagna. I've always loved their desserts and brunch. The raw platter is now an absolute rip off for the small amount of food you get. Great drinks. I no longer feel the urge to go there for dinner but I will go back for brunch. The last time I was there, the service was painfully slow and it wasn't overly busy.
Read morePros: food and drink, brunch
Cons: service can be very slow, getting too expensive
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saveur
Points +1168
Mixed reviews - Edit
I have been a few times and my experiences have swayed from "oh my gosh, this is the best ever' to "send this back, I have lost my appetite".
Read moreOf course, the first time was the best, when I had the raw sampler. It includes 4 mini versions of their raw entrees. Granted not all were up my alley but I found some really delicious meals (the corn taco/nachos were great). I also recommend the chickpea fries.
I've returned to have some lack-luster stir fries and an even worse tofu omelettes (I figured a vegan resto couldn't butcher it but I was wrong). I'd suggest sticking to the raw foods since they have been better.
Their desserts are pretty good though. Nothing spectacular but ok. Their drinks are over-priced and don't taste that great anyways.
Pros: raw entrees best, desserts
Cons: inconsistency, price
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Poundie
Points +13534
Fine restaurant - Edit
Fine dining restaurant with both raw and cooked food; healthy, well prepared food in a setting that is on the elegant side.
Read morePros: healthy, elegant
Cons: not cheap
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mquito
Points +67
I did enjoy my meal - Edit
I found the various meals we got all tasted the same. Perhaps they were limited in the herbs on hand. It tasted good but there was nothing that distinguished one dish from the next, according to my tastebuds. Loved the gnocchi. Mmmm gnocchi...
Read morePros: cocktail selection , flavours
Cons: all foods seemed to taste the same
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mikethevegan
Points +129
Best raw food I've had - Edit
This restaurant was a terrific surprise. I had the 'pizza' which, although not in any way recognizable as pizza, was delicious. I also had a green smoothie which was excellent. But perhaps best of all were the desserts. Their take on carrot cake was surprising and delightful. It literally melts in your mouth (probably because it's 50% tropical fats, but I didn't ask...). It was a bit pricey, but I'd eat here again as a special treat.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good selection, Pleasant atmosphere
Cons: High prices
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Richard Myers
Points +753
Enjoyed It Again - Edit
We came for brunch and enjoyed it as much as the first time we ate here. Three of us had the Tofu Omelet and one had the burrito; we all enjoyed the food immensely. There is an interesting selection of juices which are fun to try. It is not cheap but an excellent eat.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Nice bright atmosphere, Friendly service
Cons: A bit expensive
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Ken4057
Points +1200
Lies about vegan status, more - Edit
LIVE has gone way downhill since Chef Doug McNish left for Raw Aura.
Read moreOn their website they still claim it's a vegan restaurant, but they have bee pollen in their drinks and honey in their desserts, and apparently have for quite some time.
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atandt
Points +141
Amazing experience-- worth a visit - Edit
I'd been thinking of coming here for a year or two, but wasn't so sure about a raw food menu. I also had other preconceptions that made me wonder if I could enjoy a vegan place with such a specific culinary mandate.
Read moreBeing proven wrong was never so delicious! There are a few cooked options, but the "raw" aspect would not have been a problem. In fact, I preferred the raw dishes to the hot ones.
Presentation, cleanliness, mood, ampleness of menu, taste, purity of ingredients, wide selection, innovation of dishes, service, great feeling for having eaten "right", unpretentiousness of staff and clientele, location (right on subway station)... I couldn't have asked for better.
I was just taken out for my birthday, and will try to finagle my way back again with other friends for a belated celebration!
Pros: taste explosion, staggering options, healthy feasting
Cons: confusing WC signs
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Ohkamp
Points +140
One of the best veggie dining experiences in GTA - Edit
I really enjoy my meals at Live. While it is a bit expensive, you get what you pay for in healthy sized portions and very high quality food. At the time of this post, I'd have to say that Live is the best vegan/vegetarian restaurant in Toronto. The meals I have had there have been tastier than Fressen and far less pretentious. Their brunch items are incredible, the atmosphere is relaxed and clean, the staff is friendly, and it's a short walk to Casa Loma if you decide to head there on a date.
Read morePros: Quality, Excellent food, Pleasant Atmosphere
Cons: A little expensive
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jedzen
Points +108
Not bad. - Edit
I went to Live just once, with my boyfriend. I might have liked it better if i would have make different choices. I had a green juice : expensive and really small. They forgot 2 ingredients, and the guy came to my table and just poured them on my glass in front on me. That was a bit weird. We ordered the raw poutine, and was excited about it. I did not liked it, my boyfriend did. I guess it depends on your taste! I had a big bowl with lots of greens, avocado, nuts, and grilled tofu. That was fresh and good. The tofu tasted amazing. My boyfriend had the tempeh crab cakes, and it was ok but not my type. Finally, the desserts we chose were the cheesecake ( average ) and the black forest cake ( amazing )for about 10$ each. I can understand that because i make raw cakes at home and it is really expensive.The server was rude, and looked bored, or tired. Maybe he was. But i have to say that we went there at around 9h40 thinking they closed at 11 but they closed at 10 so i was happy that they let us eat. I would be curious to come back to try more plates. I feel like i havent got all i wanted from this experience and i know it is part my fault, because i arrived late and made some wrong choices. But i also felt like that this place was not what i expected ( service, taste )...
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