12 verified venues. Prices in local currency, HappyCow ratings, and honest verdicts from the Leaf & Roam team.
Chef David Lee's flagship restaurant brought upscale plant-based dining to Toronto and never looked back. The watermelon tuna sashimi, truffle pizza with cashew mozzarella, and cauliflower T-bone have become iconic dishes in the city's food scene. The sleek Yorkville dining room — all marble, brass, and living walls — feels like a celebration of what plant-based cuisine can be at its most ambitious.
A stunning plant-based Mexican restaurant in a soaring, light-filled heritage space downtown. Rosalinda's cauliflower al pastor tacos, beet tartare tostadas, and coconut tres leches cake have won over skeptics and vegans alike. The mezcal-forward cocktail program and gorgeous interior — floor-to-ceiling windows, hanging greenery, terrazzo floors — make this one of Toronto's most beautiful dining rooms.
Toronto's original plant-based institution has been serving inventive vegan food since 1999, long before it was trendy. Multiple locations across the city serve massive bowls, wraps, and their legendary fresh-pressed juices. The quinoa onion rings, Green Destiny bowl, and house-made burgers have sustained a fiercely loyal following for over two decades.
Fast-casual plant-based chain born in Toronto's financial district, now with multiple locations serving wholesome bowls, wraps, and cold-pressed juices to busy professionals. Everything is free from gluten, refined sugar, and animal products. The Falafel Nourish Bowl and BBQ Jackfruit Wrap are office-lunch staples across the city, proving that healthy fast food doesn't have to be boring.
This cheerful, plant-filled cafe on Dundas West has become Toronto's go-to for vegan baked goods and brunch. The cinnamon buns are legendary — flaky, gooey, and entirely plant-based. Weekend brunch draws long lines for their tofu scramble plates, banana pancake stacks, and house-made scones. The cozy interior and patio seating make it hard to leave.
Vancouver-born 100% plant-based pizzeria and soft-serve shop that has found a devoted Toronto following. Hand-stretched sourdough crusts topped with house-made cashew mozzarella and creative combinations like the Ultraviolet (purple potato, cashew blue cheese, fig) and the Stranger Wings (buffalo cauliflower pizza). The rotating soft-serve flavors are an essential post-pizza ritual.
Attached to The Drake Hotel in Parkdale, dbar is a vibrant all-vegan cafe and bar that embodies the neighborhood's creative spirit. The menu mixes comfort food classics — burgers, nachos, mac and cheese — with more inventive plates, all made entirely from plants. Late-night hours, craft cocktails, and a killer weekend brunch make it a neighborhood anchor.
Bright, modern all-vegan restaurant on Queen West serving globally inspired comfort food in a minimalist space. The mushroom pho, crispy cauliflower tacos, and churro bites have built a devoted following. The open kitchen and clean aesthetic make it feel effortlessly cool, and the patio is one of the best spots on the strip in summer.
Toronto's definitive vegan comfort food joint on Bloor West, famous for its UnChicken and Waffles, Philly UnSteak, and loaded poutine made with house-made gravy. The portions are enormous, the flavors are bold, and the attitude is proudly unpretentious. Hogtown has been converting meat-eaters since 2011 and shows no signs of slowing down.
A retro-styled all-vegan diner in Parkdale serving plant-based twists on classic diner fare. The Double Smash Burger with "special sauce," loaded fries, and thick milkshakes made from coconut soft serve have earned it a cult following. The kitschy vintage interior and affordable prices make it a perfect casual night out.
An entirely vegan Vietnamese restaurant on College Street that draws crowds for its steaming pho, crispy spring rolls, and lemongrass "chicken" banh mi. The flavors are deeply authentic — the family behind the restaurant has roots in Vietnamese Buddhist vegetarian cooking — and the portions are generous. One of the best-value vegan meals in the city.
The world's first plant-based butcher shop, YamChops crafts house-made vegan meats, cheeses, and prepared meals from their College Street storefront. The signature pulled jackfruit, beet burgers, and cashew brie have made it a Toronto icon. Part retail shop, part lunch counter — grab a sandwich or stock up on provisions for the week. A must-visit for anyone curious about the future of plant-based protein.