Animal Liberation Kitchen in Toronto
100 Broadview Ave unit 202, Toronto, ON M4M 3H3, Canada
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After many years of doing local events and festivals, we are happy to announce that we have finally found a home to call our own. A Toronto based, family-run food business. Inspired by animal rights and social justice, we are committed to bringing you affordable vegan options. Come and visit us at 100 Broadview Ave. south of Queen.
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I recently visited Animal Liberation Kitchen for high tea. While the food was tasty—thank you for that—the overall experience was disappointing. at least the food was good...... food 5. service 1 atmosphere 1. the google is lying. not 5. The tea service was uneventful, with no premium tea options or storyboards that often accompany high tea. The teapot was small and inadequate, especially compared to the proper teapots provided to others nearby. If you're booking guests by reservation, this shouldn't happen. The water temperature was not hot enough, and despite requesting hotter water multiple times, it never arrived. I had to pour only one small cup at a time and wait, which diminished the experience. I also had to ask for more sugar four times. The cups and plates were greasy, and we had to clean them ourselves before use. Instead of proper napkins, we were given hard, crispy bathroom paper towels. To make matters worse, we were seated in a hallway with screaming kids and even a dog, with no supervision or attempts to maintain a peaceful atmosphere. The noise was so overwhelming that I couldn’t chat with my friend or hear the jazz music playing in the background. The staff also seemed unprepared and untrained. They couldn't articulate the menu clearly, and when we questioned the addition of HST—which had supposedly just started that day—they argued with us instead of handling the matter professionally. Additionally, there was poor table management. After one particularly loud family left, no one flipped the table for new guests or addressed the chaos caused by their child having a meltdown. It’s the staff's responsibility to create a calm atmosphere, but they failed to do so. Lastly, part of high tea service is the presentation and attentiveness. The first cup of tea should be poured for the guest, but that didn’t happen either. Overall, the lack of attention to detail and poor service made this experience far from enjoyable. thank you for ruining my first high tea non-service.
We made a rare trip into TO on the weekend and decided to take advantage of being there and looked for an all-vegan restaurant for Sunday Brunch. We couldn't have been happier with our choice! The staff were all so very friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic! We enjoyed the Eggs Benny on a croissant and the Jackfruit Shwarma. Our friends let us taste the Smoky Vegan Mac & Cheese they ordered too. As you can see from the photo, our plate was very colourful and enticing. We enjoyed our brunch so much we ordered a smoked "meat" sandwich and an almond croissant to go and they were both incredible! Thank you ALK for such a delicious brunch!
Highly recommend booking the High Tea on Saturdays! A great variety of sweet and savory foods (chocolate hazelnut and baklava croissants not pictured) - everything is delicious (and priced fairly), especially the flaky croissants! The owners are so nice too :)
What a charming little vegan cafe! Stopped in while visiting the Distillery district & wanted vegan brunch! The vegan breakfast croissant sandwich was to DIE for! Super flakey & fresh with a decent amount of vegan egg & bacon! YUM! They had a nice day up of tables in the large hallway & it was very laid back & quiet.
I didn't know that they closed at 2pm, I arrived at probably 15 minutes before they closed. So the place was quite empty and I ordered my food. It's very nice and cozy environment. Very good and friendly service. Food was fresh and healthy as I expected. I wish they have good business as it's getting harder to find a decent vegan restaurant.
What a lovely spot! Great for popping in when on the go, and they also have seating available on weekends. I came for a partnered bake sale event with proceeds going to animals in Palestine which was great. The space gets a lot of light and the service is great. I know Sonit, who works here, and he’s wonderful! I got the egg, bacon, and cheese breakfast croissant which was delicious. Their croissants are as good as people say. Their hot chocolate was flavoured well but needed to be blended a bit more to dissolve it fully! The coffee was great, though.
A great little place with awesome food! I love their message about animal liberation too. We got the Benny and Carrot Lox Sandwich and they were both tasty.
The food was delicious! The Shitake Gyros was our favourite dish. We enjoyed the service which was very friendly and prompt. It has a surprising variety of choice for a small place. One of the best vegan places in Toronto!
Amazing food and friendly cozy vibe with attentive service :) I had the basil feta breakfast croissant and it was delicious. Already looking forward to my next visit! Food
Great food. The chocolate hazelnut croissant was incredible. Coffee/lattes are delicious. Very friendly service. Easy parking. And owner is so kind. Support this business!
Great food at a good price. Great for a quick meal
Nice place with kind staff, was pretty disappointing to see egg croissants and eggs Benedict on the daily menu on the website but then after walking to the store it s apparently actually only on weekends. :( People eat breakfast during the week too (Thank you for response, that s understandable. Maybe just update your website in the future if that happens so we can know)
Love, love, love this place!
Fantastic food. Loved it and will be coming back again soon
Wonderful high tea! Outstanding service!
Everything is so delicious and fresh, specially croissants that I wanna go back and try all items on the menu! Vegetarian options: Whole menu is vegan.
I got the Gyro and the flavour was good but ingredients inside the wrap were very very skimpy. It was pretty much tomatoes with a bit of arugula and lots of sauce. I had two bites of the protien part at the end (which should be the main part in a vegan wrap). Nothing seemed to be homemade (lots of stuff you could buy at the grocery store) and I could make a much better version at home. I would say the price was not worth the food that I recieved AT ALL. Toronto has amazing vegan food and many places that I repeatedly go to but this would not be a place I recommend or go to again. Sadly a disappointment.
Terrific place to stop for a quick vegan lunch. Food is very tasty and made with care
Great vegan food and they could make all the menu items gluten free except one! I was very happy. Wonderful staff. Dietary restrictions: Great selection of gluten free.
Dietary restrictions: Everything is vegan Food
I have been wanting to visit ALK for a long time and finally went in today. I ordered the mac & cheese and an almond croissant. Both were absolutely delicious and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anybody, vegan or not! I cant wait to go back!
I visited the Animal Liberation Kitchen today and tried the gyro. It was phenomenal! I am very excited to go back as the staff were so friendly and kind, and there is tons more stuff on the menu that I would love to try. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a delicious cruelty-free meal in Toronto!
Friendly and delicious!!! Will definitely be coming back asap :)
The ALK deserves to be the Top rated restaurant on this earth! The food was truly incredible!
Fantastic staff and most delicious food!!
Damn good croissant for a damn good sandwich. Also since it was right before the holidays they gave us vegan eggnog samples
Brunch was delicious, cant wait to go back and try everything on the menu. Weekends there is seating, during the week is take out only. Food : 5/5
The service was horrible and the mac and cheese was disgusting, dry and flavorless. When we asked about the mac and cheese we were told in a very uppity attitude that no one else has complained and we were free to eat else where. Looking through the reviews it seems others thought the same about the overpriced mac and cheese. Ill give it another year before its another failed vegan experiment.
No croissants, and before going here I didn t know how you could possibly mess up a Buddha bowl, but it apparently is possible. I mean really, don t sub enriched white rice for quinoa, and not even bother to tell your customer. And the rest of the ingredients were skimpy at best, and inedible at worst.
Wowowowo the pastries are incredible. This is where I would go to show that vegan dessert can be just as good as non-vegan. Also the chicken part was legitimately the best one Ive had since going vegan. I love the food here. 10/10 recommend
Best Croissant, and Avocado Carrot Lox Toast (on secret menu haha) in the city!!
Take-out counter with friendly staff and tasty vegan meals and treats. Benches in the foyer offer a dine-in option.
Just tried ALK for the first time for lunch. Loved it, food was delicious. Will definitely be going back.
Delicious vegan croissants. Try the almond one with almond filling if you are feeling sweet or feta basil tomato if you are feeling savory :) They heat it up for you making it irresistibly delicious.
Good but they need more seating. More of a takeout place I guess.
Loved this place. We went here because of the Vegan/vegetarian coupon book I bought last year! So happy to be able to find places like these! The people working were extremely welcoming and the food was fantastic!
What a unique place! Came here on a Saturday and it was an absolutely fantastic place to drop by. The menu was vibrant, the staff are incredibly nice, and the food was delicious. Absolutely coming back again!
Ordered the breakfast croissant Don t do it. Dry. Small and no sauce. No sauce on a sandwich lol . What
The staff is extremely friendly and the chicken gyro was delicious. I will be back from brunch soon!
HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR YOUR NEXT CATERING EVENT! We ordered ALK for our wedding celebration for 50 guests and it was beyond incredible. The food was beautifully presented, tasted delicious and the service/responsiveness was off the charts. Most of our guests were meat eaters and they absolutely loved the food too - it was a huge hit!
Love the food here. Such a cool vibes too. Dietary restrictions: Vegan Food : 5/5 |
I am obsessed with their vegan food & love their values for animals. A great business to support! :)
We had the feta pesto croissant and the carrot lox. Absolutely delicious. I m don t think anyone would be able to tell that it was plant based. Amazing! Will be back.
Croissant sandwiches are really yummy! The chikn sandwich is also delicious, but pretty expensive for how small it is. The Buddha bowl was just okay, not my favourite.
The food is intriguingly good and I m not vegan
We really enjoyed the food at this great restaurant - the Bennies was an especially delicious dish + croissant sandwiches and amazing coffee!
Stale croissants at Vegandale fest for $8.
ALK was amazing. They were prompt and professional. They served up a storm of delcious snacks, 3 course meal with the late night snacks for our reception. They accomodated the food sensitive guests with positive feedback. I highly recommend their services for your next function. Desert below ;)
Delicious food and nice staff! I had the basil pesto sandwich and it was so delicious!
Amazing food and really friendly owners and wait staff.
Probably the absolute best vegan food I have had all year , gyros are SO INCREDIBLE, seriously love eating here and ordering from here the vibes are off the charts the energy is all going towards helping beings who have no ability to defend themselves without our help, taste has a much deeper definition when taking into account all the ways this place is making a difference !! So much love ! If only EVERY business was like this!!! Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan and OMG sooooo delicious gyros!
Definitely the highlight of our vacation. Compassionate owner makes food vegan for the animals. We had croissants and gyros. They were delicious. Will go again every time we are in TO.
Love ALK! I have had the tofu wrap and the pesto croissant, both in Supplis reusable containers, and they were sooooo good! Cant recommend enough!
Please give this place a try. It s a 1 min walk from broadview and queen. Me and my wife just had the tastiest breakfast sandwiches. They were so fresh, everything is vegan. Staff is super friendly and there s an extremely clean and tiny seating area with lots of sun. It s so important to support our vegan business especially in this pandemic.
Great tasting dessert!
Amazing vegan croissant, the best in GTA. Love the service food and the smiles. It s delightful coming just to buy a single croissant also as it s so worth it. Thank you animal libration kitchen for the best baked goodies.
Soooo delicious! So happy! Got the croissant and gyro both amazing and worth it.
No photos, couldnt stop eating. I had the Buddha bowl which was a delicious collection of flavors. Thank you for your service
Delicious food and wonderful owners
Just tried the basil feta croissant sandwich. It was great. Simple! Healthy! and just tasted great! I cant wait to try other things on the menu.
Had the pleasure of eating this delicious food when I visited the city and their almond croissant is to die for The gyro was also delicious, I regret not taking a picture now but I look forward to visiting again
We had a great vegan sit down Mothers Day brunch. The mimosas were tasty. The French toast was awesome. The naan and vegan calamari were delicious.
Poor quality, overpriced food, designed to appease the guilty conscious of the vapid. The carbon footprint of this restaurant is far worse than most steakhouses. Gotta love the untrained and juvenile palates who flock here for food made from day old ingredients and served with a large helping of smug.
Cute little cafe serving delicious, filling meals along with creative sweets (orange pistachio croissant filled with almond paste was amazing!), refreshing smoothies, and hot lattes. Love what they stand for and would recommend to anyone vegan or not
Really cute place! I tried the shiitake gyro and tofu salad croissant. I wish they d come with a side salad or something, but they were both very tasty.
We ordered the shiitake gyros, almond croissant and the Buddha bowl. The gyros was tasty and the almond croissant was nice, light and not too sweet. The bowl, however, was a bit of a scam - barely any protein (tempeh) and small quantity for a steep price. Overall, would not go again except for the croissants I think. Very friendly staff and nice service.
We had ALK cater our wedding recently and I can t begin to explain how amazing they are as humans and how amazing the food is. From the moment we connected with them they ve been so sweet, caring and communicative, also very passionate about what they do. They made the ultimate spread for our guests and basically turned everyone vegan. We went there for breakfast the next morning, and again, food knocks it out of the park. Highly recommend them for catering or any meal!
Not only was the food DELICIOUS, the service was also fantastic. You can tell that the food is made with love. I had the chicken Parm sandwich and OMG. Get ready to drool. My partner had the Buddha bowl, full of diverse ingredients, all very very good. We also tried some dessert croissants - I was too full but couldnt help myself, they were so tasty. This will definitely be a stop next time I visit Toronto again!
The peanut butter tart was amazing
Best gyro and sconessssss
Not a vegan but thought food was delicious! 10/10 would recommend!
Delicious ! Need I say more ?
The best.
Amazing place any vegan who lives in Toronto should try and go back often! This is a small, local business that deserves all the love and business it can get. The owner is very friendly and she just started making vegan croissants and they are AMAZING.
Love their new location, can t wait to be able to sit in, enjoy a coffee and some delicious plant based treats! Their Mac n Cheese is superb.
ALK is great ! The Quinoa Kale salad with lemon tofu rocks . Family run business, very friendly. top marks !
So tasty with a great message! The croissants are incredible, the best I ve had. I got the veg and tofu wrap and my bf got the pulled jackfruit burger, and we were both super impressed. It s in the neighbourhood so we ll definitely be back!
Most amazing croissants! And incredibly friendly service! Will definitely be back!
Wow... Ugh Ive searched the lands for good vegan croissants and this is it!!!!! The BEST breakfast sandwiches ever. Amazing owner and I felt so good eating this food. Not stuffy and tired after. And the Nutella croissant... Man way too good to be real. Please go support!!!
Happily ran into this little coffee shop before a meeting at Dorset Fine Arts. The owner is so nice, the coffee is great, the food is all made on site and its vegan! She opened November 2019, just before covid and the lock downs. Get out and support this neighborhood coffee shop! Shop local.
Bomb vegan food - really delicious spices and flavours. I recommend for some healthy vegan eats!
ALK is a fantastic place to get your vegan food. I tried the Mediterranean Chick n Bowl, Chilli, BBQ Pulled Sandwich, Smoothie, and finished with an Almond croissant with coffee. Everything tasted delicious. If you have never tried vegan cuisine, this is the place to go. On top of that, the service is excellent, the staff is friendly and attentive to your needs. Highly recommend!
So glad I finally got to check out ALK. The Gyro was amazing and the mac n cheez was unique and delicious! Thank you for a fantastic lunch to get me through my day!
They make a great cappuccino. Don t understand the limited hrs.
Perfect grab-and-go lunch! Plus, really friendly service!
Neat little place nestled inside an office complex. Very friendly and honest owner. I had the mac and cheese with kimchi. Was definitely not expecting it taste as amazing as it did. My only complaint was that some of the noodles were a little dry/undercooked. Regardless, I m definitely gonna be going back when I can!
Great food and friendly service!
This vegan restaurant is phenomenal!! If I could give 6 stars, I would. Super delicious healthy food and absolutely wonderful staff (Tanya and others). To date, I tried poke bowl, gyros, jackfruit pulled sandwich, almond croissants, and cappuccinos; all are delicious! Regardless whether you are vegan or a meat lover, you will LOVE the food here!
Stopped in to get some Vegan croissants. Honestly was a little disappointed in service. The lady who helped me was using her hands to move around the pastries and not a utensil..did not like that at all. The Croissants (ordered plain) were quite good! So light fluffy and just the right amount of crunch of the outside layers. Would go again. But please. Wear gloves or use tongs. Also get jam would be a great addition as something to offer patrons with the baked goods.
Yummy
I stopped by here during my lunch and I am so amazed!! Its really hard to find good vegan spots but this place does vegan food right. I got the vegan wrap and it was loaded with flavour and protein, you can tell that they care about the quality of their food. I cant wait to try the rest of the items!!
Excellent croissants and french toast
If you want an absolutely wonderful chili for lunch, please see these gals. They make one of the best Ive tasted.
Great atmosphere and service, great food too!
I must have caught them on a bad day and near closing: the mac & cheese was dry and tasteless and poke bowl was worse With very hard green chunks, perhaps seaweed? It was $30 wasted IMHO I always give places with good service a second chance. I hope to update this review after my next visit. :)
Amazing dairy free croissants. No animals being abused here. Buzz 202 at the front doors to take the few steps up to the 2nd floor where this gem of a place is.
First time here and it was an amazing find. Newly vegan, so staff working here were so friendly and helpful, full of great recommendations. Had the just egg breakfast croissant and husband had the chickn sandwich with a pretzel bun. It was delicious! The staff even came out to give my dog some cucumbers which was such a nice touch. Definitely coming back!
Mac and cheese was not what I was expecting. Very dry.
This place is amazing. Food is incredible, great selection, breakfast burrito is to die for, and prices are so reasonable. Love it!
i really like the food here; its yummy and affordable also, everyone there loves animals
Awesome staff and food!
I was lucky enough to be volunteering at the Toronto Wildlife Centre the other weekend when Animal Liberation Kitchen provided a lunch of wraps and protein bowls to everyone. The wrap I had was soooo good! The filling and all the vegetables were super fresh and tasty. Seeing that even while closed because of COVID you did something so thoughtful and supportive of the TWCs work makes the experience that much better! Cant wait until you reopen!
Animal Liberation Kitchen makes amazing vegan meals, soups, smoothies that are delicious and vibrant. Everything you want vegan food on the go to be. The owner and staff are always friendly and fast.They even do catering!
Best staff and amazing VEGAN food. Mom and Daughter are so sweet and nice. Prices are great and the food is so good.
Amazing food, lovely people!
Everything is so good and prices are really affordable, recommend 100% percent. PD: try the PB Shake!
Great coffee and food, amazing owner
Love love love Animal Liberation Kitchen with all my heart!! Their food is so flavourful and delicious. The owner, Tanya, is one the best humans youll ever meet. And her team is pretty amazing too. Support this place because it makes the world a better place.
Got the sushi bowl and it was delicious!
The only thing better than the food is the warm, welcoming nature of the people. Ive made this a regular spot of mine, and although at first I treated it as a quick stop, I now always make sure I have time to hang out and chat with the staff and owner when I come by. My favourite is the avocado sandwich, and if Im feeling a little under the weather the miso soup is a must! Its so wonderful to finally have such a great vegan spot in the east end.
Top notch!
Went in because I saw a cute girl and the food turned out to be really good. Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff. Looks like the menu changes up fairly often and is super reasonably priced. Its a small space you might miss if you arent looking, but its worth trying.
Amazing place! Great food, great service and great conversation with the owners. A truly amazing addition to the vegan food options in the East end.
Amazing food with great portion sizes. Always great to chat with the owners.
If youre reading this, you need to go to Animal Liberation Kitchen and eat their food. Its so tasty! The owner is lovely and clearly enjoys making the excellent food she serves.
Loved the jackfruit burger! Im not vegan but Ive tried a few vegan burgers in the city and this is the best one so far. Very flavourful. Owner is super nice and service was fast. Cant wait to try the Mac and cheese next time
They had an amazing jackfruit sandwich. I defineltly recomend this place to you all. Also very friendly staffs.
Really unimpressed by the service and the food. Had the mac and cheese, which was dried out and bland, and a 7 dollar smoothie that was two thirds full and basically orange juice. There was only one staff who was on his phone the whole time (ear piece at least) and who hardly had anything prepped so it took a super long time, and the girl that came in after me was waiting even longer. Pretty disappointing overall, I feel like this restaurant had so much potential!
A wonderful small vegan restaurant. Love animals? Go here!
Had a really great mac and cheese topped with then pulled pork . very much recommend doing this! The owner was lovely also :)
Amazing food and service!
Great service a wonderful successor to the Pulp Kitchen space. BBQ Pulled Jackfruit is so delicious! And their Energy Balls are perfection. Highly recommend. Top notch smoothie as well!
Delicious food! Really great environment and super fast service.
Great food
Amazing food, tasty smoothies, and some of the nicest staff in the city. This place is not to be missed if you live in or are visiting the Leslieville area!
Tried the jackfruit pulled pork and my mind was blown! Haven t tried the Mac and cheese yet but my coworkers love it.
