About 10 years ago, all vegans could eat on menus were french fries (which are usually fried in the same oil as meat products) and chef’s salads. Now, we’ve seen a boom where not only are vegan options available on nearly every menu, but some restaurants are converting to full vegan menus! Here are some of our favourites, ranging from fast-food to fine dining and everything in between.

Animal Liberation Kitchen

We’re getting started with one of the more political names in this list: the Animal Liberation Kitchen! Their name may be confrontational, but their food is far from divisive: their croissant sandwiches are to die for!

Where: 100 Broadview Ave unit 202, Toronto, ON, M4M 3H3.

Price: $-$$.

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Buddha’s Vegan Restaurant

While their address may be a bit spooky, the only thing scary about Buddha’s Vegan Restaurant is how good it is! With fresh, plant based takes on traditional and Westernized Chinese cuisine like their soya steak and vegetables on crispy noodles, Buddha’s has something for everyone on their expansive menu!

Where: 666 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T 1H9.

Price: $$.

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La Bartola

La Bartola offers authentic Mexican dishes and beverages in a quaint little bar tucked away in Little Italy. Their corn soup is dynamite, and they are the only Toronto Bib Gourmand (you can view what criteria earns restaurants that distinction here) that is completely vegan!

Where: 588 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B3.

Price: $$-$$$.

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Odd Burger

While fast-food may not be the most vegan-friendly, Odd Burger is and they’ve got the staples that you’ve come to know and love; towering Famous Burgers, BacUn Melts, Crispy ChickUn sandwiches, and milkshakes to wash it all down!

Where: 492 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G 1A4.

Price: $-$$.

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Osteria Du

This author loves Italian cuisine and culture, and while there may not be too many vegan options for them, Osteria Du is one of the city’s best (we didn’t forget about Gia; we’ll be talking about them soon). Their new cavatelli arrabbiata is *chefs kiss*!

Where: 536 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 2B5.

Price: $$-$$$.

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Parka

The plant-based comfort food at Parka is some of the best in the city and they’re always coming up with fresh and fantastic combinations! They’ve got chipotle tempeh mac bowls, buffalo tofu burgers, and refreshing ice cream floats with flavours from Death In Venice!

Where: 424 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V 2A7.

Price: $-$$.

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Planta

Planta take vegan dining and make it fine, and are rapidly growing across the continent (like plants! ha!). They’ve got Planta Burger and the Mexican-inspired Planta Cocina in the financial district, Planta Yorkville with an eclectic menu, and the Asian inspired Planta Queen doing all you can eat vegan sushi on their Maki Mondays!

Where: multiple locations: click here for the full list! 

Price: $$-$$$.

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Saigon Lotus

A purveyor of Vietnamese delicacies, Saigon Lotus takes all the staples of their cultural origin and makes them plant-based but still incredibly delicious! Their banh-mi sandwiches and vermicelli bowls will have you coming back for more (honestly, the author could eat two of their banh-mis in one sitting, they’re so good).

Where: 6 St Andrew St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1K6.

Price: $-$$.

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Tenon Vegan Sushi

While Planta is the place to be for vegan sushi on Monday nights, Tenon is serving up fantastic vegan sushi every day! With plant based takes on all the classic rolls (including their delicious dragon rolls) and innovative rolls like the Spider Maki and their Tenon Special Roll, they’ve got the menu of a sushi lover’s dream!

Where: 487 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1Y2.

Price: $$.

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Yaowarat

Yaowarat boasts the title of the best vegan thai restaurant in Toronto, and this author is hard pressed to disagree with that! They’ve got the classics like pad thai and pineapple fried rice, with innovative dishes to compliment them such as a Chu Chee Pla Curry and stir fried Chinese broccoli with vegan crispy pork belly!

Where: 557 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4S 2M5.

Price: $$.

Visit their website for more information!

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