Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Fusion
Canadian

Take away eatery opened Aug 2018. Offers plant-based foods like sandwiches, wraps, rice dishes, desserts, and drinks for to-go. Relocated from 16 Simcoe St S to this larger location in mid-2019. Open Tue-Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.


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56 Reviews

First Review by meleatsgreens

MeganHarper04

Points +53

Vegan
28 Apr 2025

The most amazing place

The most delicious vegan comfort food! Mathilda, her family and staff are incredible!!!

slacklinesteve

Points +71

Vegan
19 Mar 2025

Love their sample platter

The sample platter is so delicious!
Love that they will have vegan vendors to promote in the store from time to time.
They also sell frozen food and other stuff to take home.

Pros: Food = amazing, Mathilda and staff are wonderful, It's easy to walk to

Cons: Would love them to be open on Sundays! , Would love to have more of a cafe vibe

MartínMoraPiñeiro

Points +26

Vegan
29 Oct 2024

Fantastic

Good food, original, and good people!
We keep going since they opened few years ago!

BeansOnToast

Points +571

Vegan
25 Aug 2024

Wonderful Staff and lovely food. Nice to have a place like this around.

Mathilda and Jon are wonderful people whom I have known since they opened here in Oshawa 6 years ago. Since then they have moved to a bigger location across the street, their menu and offerings have grown and their grocery options have grown (Hearty Hooligan Pizza Pockets, house made Ice Cream).

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-25

Pros: Banh Mi, Buffalo Wrap, Grocery Items

Cons: Parking outside is limited on a busy street, Miss their Sausage Rolls, Needs Pizza Slices

NayeliAbrego

Points +3087

Vegan
03 May 2024

Some of the best Veg Chicken I've Ever Had

We were in Trent Hills and wanted to have a good meal... we drove an hour to Mathilda's soley based on Happy Cow reviews. It was worth the drive and so much more. This was one of the most surprising and delicious meals I've ever had. Such high quality food, and wonderful staff. Would eat here every day if I lived in Oshawa!!

Update: we drove by a year later, and it's still that good 🥰

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-03

Pros: Fresh and insanely delicious, Incredible vegan chicken, Knowledgeable and super friendly staff

MicheyMe

Points +42

Vegan
15 Oct 2023

Delicious Heathly Food that just happens to be Vegan

Mathilda's Vegan Restaurant in Oshawa, Ontario, is an absolute gem that has consistently delighted my taste buds with delectable and inventive offerings. From the very first bite, it's evident that Mathilda's culinary creations are crafted with both love and passion.

What truly sets this restaurant apart is the impeccable balance of flavors. Mathilda's food is so incredibly well-seasoned and flavourful that you'd hardly believe it's entirely plant-based. With each dish, she demonstrates a remarkable ability to transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary culinary experiences. It's a testament to her culinary prowess that the food is so satisfying, you'll never even think about missing meat or dairy.

The menu is a testament to her creativity, showcasing a wide array of dishes that cater to both vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just curious about plant-based dining, Mathilda's offers an inviting and diverse range of options. Her dishes are not only delicious but also healthy, low fat, and low sugar, which reflects her dedication to the art of plant-based cuisine.

One of the things I appreciate most about Mathilda's is the flexibility it offers. Dine in or on busy days choose to take away. I often find myself stocking up on her delectable creations, freezing them to have on hand for those hectic times when I don't have the time or energy to cook. It's a lifesaver for the modern, fast-paced lifestyle most of us lead.

Mathilda's Restaurant is a true culinary treasure in Oshawa, Ontario, and an excellent example of the heights that plant-based cuisine can reach. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just looking to explore new flavors, Mathilda's is a must-visit. It's a place where taste, passion, and creativity come together to create an unforgettable dining experience. I cannot recommend it enough – a cuisine that nourishes not only your body but also your soul.

Pros: Flavourful, Fast-Grab and Go, Friendly Passionate Staff

DawnHamilton

Points +40

Vegan
28 Sep 2023

Incredible, highly suggest

Original homemade from scratch meals. Mathilda is all about health, wellness & taking care of self without sacrificing flavour. Hot table available for lunch. Big batch presale offers regularly, i.e., lasagna, unbeef wellington.
Some hard to get products are offered in store too.

Pros: Quality of food, Food choices, Decor/vibe

graindefolie

Points +128

Vegan
08 Sep 2023

Good

Tried sample platter ……………..

Zakofalltrades

Points +16

Vegan
05 Aug 2023

Gluten when told none!!!

Told gluten free, got home, are, sick as a dog. Called back, told minimum gluten"
That is not gluten free for Celiac disease. Really awful.
Wife got mixed meal plate, $24??? For mostly rice and a bunch of pricessed faux meats with sticky sauces. Said it all tasted thd same. We spent $63 on that snd truly awful portuguese custard tart facsimiles. Won't go back.
Really expensive and we felt lied to.

Pros: Groceries sectikn

Cons: Prices are extortion, Frozen food that was freezer burned. Leftovers ar, MISLEAD. GLUTEN IS YES OR NO! NOT MINIMUM!!

MikeWigmore

Points +347

Vegan
26 Jun 2023

Incredible Food, Unforgettable Owners

Amazing food, even more amazing owners! If I ever win the lottery I would eat at Mathilda’s for all my meals (and probably be healthier because of it) :)

Winger

Points +18

Vegan
29 Apr 2023

Fantastic food!

Delicious recipes and great portions. We love everything we've had from there.

VeryWitchyVegan

Points +48

Vegan
09 Oct 2022

No GF options

I came here once when I found it and was hoping for a good vegan meal, lots of options but none that where gluten free.

Pros: Variety

Cons: No gluten free options

maulydaft

Points +694

Vegan
11 Sep 2022

What an awesome place and awesome food!

Honestly I wouldn't have thought Oshawa could beat Toronto for vegan food but Mathilda's does or at least is on par.

Most East Asian choices but there's also Middle Eastern and European dishes as well.

The Teriyaki Chicken, Indonesian Noodles with Pork, Chickn Parm with whipped potatoes, Chickn Calzones, Spinach pastry, Balinese Beef - all unbelievably yummy.

You can make your own combos from the hot plates or get food ready to go in take out containers. There's baked goods as well. Oat and chocolate square? You may think "oh that's really plain" but I can't tell you how good is was! I'm still shocked over 3 days later!

I picked up vegan Moon Cake! Very hard to find!

There are also specialty grocery type items.

The staff is super nice and gracious.

Pros: Lots of choices, Perfect flavours and texturs, Simple yet great baked goods

Cons: Oshawa is too far from Toronto! :D

apadoucet

Points +34

Vegan
10 Sep 2022

Fav vegan place in durham

The vegan comfort food I turn to. Always delicious. Brownies are addictive.

Pros: Amazing food, Healthy options , Lots of optionz

FrancoisBeauregard

Points +19

Vegan
14 Aug 2022

The Best Food.

Mathilda's is my go-to! The food is so good that I could eat it every day. Not just the best vegan food, but the best food! Any time I bring Mathilda's to my meat eating friends they seriously consider veganism!

#EricsVeganVan

Points +213

Vegan
10 Jun 2022

Expectations surpassed

Cute place with some grocery items including soy curls.

Had a combination plate of all the options they had. Everything was delicious and it was fantastic to be able to try everything without buying a ton of dishes.

Staff/owner were extremely friendly

Pros: Plenty of options , Tasted great, Good value

Cons: Not open late

nicgraf

Points +20

Vegan
10 May 2022

Love this place

Food is god tier, Mathilda is a gem, fully vegan place so I don’t feel bad giving them all my money. They also sell cute merch and groceries.

Pros: Good food, Good vibes, For the animals

Cons: None - maybe hours of operation

RaymondIvey

Points +20

Vegan
03 Apr 2022

🌱 Vegantastic!

I have been going there for years. Great vegan food variety. Friendly engaging staff. Highly recommended!

Pros: Different daily options, Delectable desserts, Frozen food section

ckadlec

Points +78

Vegan
18 Jul 2021

A repeat Customer! Great Vegan Food!

When we are in the Oshawa area, we make it a priority to do take out from this fabulous restaurant (no dine in yet).

The "chickn" shawarma is out of this world! Everything we tried has been delicious though.
Alice is so kind, love seeing her.

We can't wait to dine in because the restaurant itself is beautiful.

Pros: Excellent food, Great Atmosphere, Friendly Staff

growinggoddess.ca

Points +91

Vegetarian
24 Jun 2021

Lots of variety; delicious food!

On top of their menu items, they also have daily specials that rotate on their hot table. They also have baked goods, frozen meals and grocery items you can purchase.

My fiancé and I ordered the 3 Item Daily Special and got the Chick’n Shawarma, BBQ UnPork and Cheezy Potatoes for $15 (including tax and tip). We brought it home and used our own rice. This was more than enough to satisfy us both!

Everything was delicious, flavourful, and more than we could have imagined! Definitely will be back to try more daily special items!!

Pros: Fully plant-based, Lots of variety, Friendly staff

MarkBSB

Points +123

Vegan
18 Jun 2021

Good overall place

Fresh prepared meal was delicious I had the curry chicken with rice. The 2 choice combo came with 1 choice and rice ? Should be called 1 meal option.
The freezer food meals like perogi was $16!!
The main meal was great.
The chess’s spinach puff pastry had a sour taste to it. But it was fluffy , if not for that foul taste I am sure it would be delicious.

Pros: Good food overall

Cons: Price point is off

EmilyCaitlyn

Points +15

Vegetarian
02 Jun 2021

Everything on the menu is amazing. I’m hooked.

Excellent service, excellent food, always variety and very flavourful. Definitely will continue to come back

impkokay

Points +156

Vegan
17 Oct 2020

Delicious Food at a Plant Based Restaurant

Pleasantly surprised by a large variety of dishes that were available today including amazing Shwarma, BBQ pulled pork, Green veggie curry, chick pea curry, etc. Many items are made with no added fat. It was so good that we took home more for later. Very friendly owner and staff. Reasonable prices.

Pros: All plant based, Delicious food, Low fat options

Cons: None

tjtemps

Points +53

Vegan
14 Sep 2020

The good stuff

Friendly, vegan and delicious

Pros: Friendly service, Yummy options, Timely

Cons: Option not available

Cullensmith123

Points +18

Vegan
16 Jul 2020

BEST PLACE EVER!!!

I go to Mathildas at least 3 times a week, and have never had a bad experience. The food is always incredible, very reasonably priced and the service is always phenomenal. I have never left upset, or still hungry!

Pros: Lots of options. , Reasonably priced, Other local vegan options

Dylan1

Points +44

Vegan
19 Jun 2020

Wow!

Hands down the best, and I mean the best option for vegans in Durham. Friendly people, a spotless environment and so many healthy, nutritious vegan options to choose from. Priced very fair for the quality and portion sizes. A must try, 5 stars

LydiaO

Points +31

Vegetarian
27 May 2020

Amazing!!!!!!!!

Omg! My First time here and I have only taken one bite and I’m writing my review! I work at lakeridge hospital as a nurse and this food will give me energy to continue my shift! The staff are so helpful don’t hesitate to ask questions!

Pros: Lots of options , Ranges of spices and flavours , Also sells baked desserts




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