360 Broadview Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2G9, Canada
Caribbean inspired Vegan/Ital, 100% Plant-Based Cuisine made with mainly Organically grown or NON-GMO ingredients to satisfy your mind, body and soul.
The food was absolutely delicious! Great service, great atmosphere and large portions. Even the juice was amazing. We will absolutely be coming back next time we’re in the area. I want to try it all lol. Thank you so much :)
An unassuming vegan eatery with Caribbean food in central Toronto. The interior is between simple and shabby but the food and the service are just great! Not a place for festive meals or romantic evenings but definitely the one to take out or dine in if you don’t mind just eating and not looking around.
Vital-Life makes exceptional vegan Caribbean meals. Great portion sizes for the price. I recommend the Jerk and BBQ meals. Great for quick takeout. Very friendly staff. Paid street parking is available on Broadview. Will return when I’m in the East end.
food was amazing, the spice was on point and portion was good. let me try okara on the side, the taste was next level
I am not vegan or vegetarian but saw a friend’s post on FB so wanted to check it out. I chose the Everything Bowl so I could try “everything”. Unfortunately they had run out of plantain. However my disappointment was short-lived as they received a delivery while I was eating so they offered to make me a fresh batch. Everything was so delicious! Service was excellent. I will definitely be back and bring others with me.
The food was delicious. We are visiting Niagara where vegan restaurants don’t seem to exist and the vegan options makes one want to cry. Toronto seems to have a gazillion vegan places even though it’s a 2 hour drive from Niagara but for good food, it is worth it. This place is a little hole in wall in what appears to be a type of chinatown. Looks just like a place you’d find in NY city so it felt like being back home. The only gripe is the bathroom which made me almost 🤮. The lady who took our order looked like she didn’t want to be there; was even wearing headphones while communicating. It was very strange. Great vegan Jamaican eats though.
Follow @bredgyeats for more food posts! Mac and Cheese w/ BBQ Soy $17 7.5/10 - Macaroni is overcooked, edge pieces are hard, maybe kind of crispy? Vegan cheese is weirdly sour without the umami, but it had a creamy texture. Salad (lettuce, cucumber, cabbage) was quite fresh, came with some Caesar dressing. BBQ soy had a glutinous chewy texture but was tender, bbq sauce was very sweet, slight smokiness?
I was excited to see Vital Life Vegan at this past weekend's Veg Fest in TO. There had a long line as expected as I heard the food was excellent. The Caribbean-inspired vegan dishes are prepared with love and care and they use fresh and wholesome ingredients. The vegan soy protein and mac and cheese were delicious, well seasoned and full of flavor. The pumpkin and plantain were sweet and satisfying with generous portions.The staff are very friendly and are happy to explain the dishes and may let you try something if you ask nicely. Definitely try a homemade drink with your meal like the Hibiscus ginger drink. I highly recommend Vital Life Vegan to anyone looking for a satisfying, tasty and healthy vegan meal as the chef is very talented and creative. You will not be disappointed.
Food was delicious, and staff was very nice and friendly. Vegetarian options: All Vegan Dietary restrictions: All Vegan
Great Mac and Cheez with BBQ soy. Catered to our school! Vegetarian options: All Vegan!!!! Food : 5/5 |
Great portions and tastes like a delicious home cooked meal.
Amazing Mac and cheese and chick pea bowl, roti is also great!
Excellent customer service. BBQ soy bowl was to died for. I highly recommend Vegetarian options: Love their vegan options Food : 5/5 |
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Some of the best vegan food in the city. Their fried oyster mushrooms were to die for!
Best bbq soy in the city, so fire, I even buy to make meal prep.
Your food is absolutely delicious. But you re never open. I don t understand that. Can you please explain to me why 90% of the time the restaurant is closed? but when you Google your restaurant it says open in Uber Eats it says unavailable and no one ever answers the phone Food
Fantastic Caribbean cuisine. Cant wait to go again next time Im in Toronto. Owners were friendly and awesome as well.
Vegetarian options: Vegan restaurant Food
The best vegan food in the city. Great service! Amazing food!
The dishes are lacking in authentic Jamaican flavor. BBQ soy had a strong vinegar aftertaste. Rice & Peas had a cardboard box flavor. Jerk soy had a sugar-lemon taste. The ginger in sorrel may be overpowering for some.. Only 2 small plantain come with the meal spend extra to get more. I do believe it is overpriced for the quality. Customer service was also DRY. As a fellow Caribbean, I had expected a warmer welcome. This was my first visit, and unfortunately, Im uncertain about returning.
Simple, tasty and inexpensive vegan food! Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan
Some of the best food I ve had in a while, I would come here every day if I could! The prices are great & the quality of food is phenomenal, friendly staff, such a cute little restaurant. Everything we ate was delicious and the portions are perfect! I ll definitely be back to try the entire menu
The best vegan Jamaican food ever! I took a friend who is not even vegan and he absolutely loved it, Im going there to pick it up food for my pregnant meat-eat friend, I know she wont believe its not meat .
The Jerk Soy is incredible! I m not a vegetarian or vegan but I would be back in a heart beat. Incredible flavour and I left feeling full of energy. Plus great service. This place is a gem! Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Worst food ever, we went for my wifes birthday and they didnt acknowledge us until we went to the front and had to wait a while. Due to the time we arrived at 7:30 we asked if we could still dine in, they told me yes, so we made our order, then we were told it had to be for take out... shouldve told us from the start so we could decide on whether to take to go or go somewhere else.
Vegan Jerk and pumpkin roti! Excellent and Delicious!
This place was a very pleasant surprise. It doesnt look like much, but the food is incredible. Vegetarian options: Fully vegan restaurant that offers gluten-free options as well.
The everything bowl was amazing! Great assortment of stews and one order fed two of us. Their patty was good too!
Wish I knew about this place earlier. Excellent.
Just discovered this place and I really like it. Food was delicious and the people were wonderful. I will definitely go back. I had the curry chickpea, but I want to try more. Vegetarian options: Its a vegan restaurant
This food was amazing! I love everything I tried. I got the Everything Bowl and the apple cumble pie and I loved everything! I will come back here everything I visit Toronto! Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan! Parking: There is paid parking lot in the back of the building and there is paid street parking.
Delicious! We got the everything bowl so you can try every dish they offer and loved it all. Will definitely be back!
Our family loved all of the food! We wished we lived closer as this would definitely be a weekly spot. Everything is flavourful, the environment is clean and staff are so friendly. 5 stars for sure, the food is incredible.
This little place is vegan heaven. The service was excellent with recommendations and knowledge about the food and drinks. And most importantly the food was amazing. It was fresh, flavourful and great displayed. Everything was so tasty: the salad, the plantains, rice, okra... Will go again.
Great food! Super tasty!!
Absolutely love it so good,I m definitely coming back thank you
I opted for the vegetable chowmein which was served with a small side salad, and it was an explosion of taste in every bite. One aspect that truly impressed me was the diversity and inclusivity of the menu. Not only did they offer classic dishes like vegetable chowmein, but they also showcased a wide range of culinary delights from various cultures. Moreover, the staff was very kind and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and provided insights into different dishes they offer. Definitely visiting the rastarant again!!!
Absolutely incredible and authentic food. Amazing vegan options! Great spot for a quick lunch.
Amazing food! Tastes good and feels good.
The food was good, especially the soy bowls and cauliflower bites are really good.
Ordered the Everything bowl and loved everything. Delicious, nutricious, great portions. Service was excellent, clean place, love the design. Will return with friends. Vegetarian options: It is vegan. Go vegan, your body will thank you and so will the animals and planet Earth.
Hidden gem for delicious slow cooked vegan eats in Toronto. Going back as soon as I can.
Delicious vegan food and friendly service. Great for picnics down the street at Riverdale Park.
The food and vibe here are a direct transplant from Jamaica. It definitely brought back vivid memories of being back in Jamaica. Dietary restrictions: Great vegan food Parking: Heaps of spots available behind the restaurant
Loved there food 10/10.
The best vegan food I have ever had and amazing service. A must visit for vegan and food enthusiasts alike.
Delicious,healthy home cooked meals.This place will be my goto for healthy,satisfying,sensational food
Everything tasted amazing. Lovely environment.
This has to be the best vegan food I have had to date. Everything we tried was amazing. Will recommend to any Vegan craving some of the best food toronto has to offer. Vegan or non vegan a like. Great service, very clean will be back soon.
the chickpea curry goes crazy tbh
Some of the best vegan Jamaican food I have eaten in a long time. Will definitely be back the next time I am in town.
Simply amazing! Delicious vegan food (your omni friends will never know!). Friendly staff and great service! Also amazing value especially in the shrinkflation economy. Food
The food is off the chart s delicious and fresh. Portions are enormous; it is great value. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Can t wait to go back.
The BBQ soy curls are delicious, as are the fried plantains! We also enjoyed the chickpea and potato curry.
Glad I found this place! Not only does the food taste delicious but the service is just phenomenal. I ve made it a routine to go here on a weekly basis. Highly recommend this joint!
Today, I got the everything bowl rice and everything bowl roti. Very very very delicious. The soy protein tasted amazing and so did the chickpeas, the salad, the veggies. The restaurant was very clean and the staff/owners were friendly too. Will definitely visit again with family.
Really good food! Drove from hamilton to try and will be coming back this weekend ! Really good food
This place has the best food and friendliest chef and staff. The chickpea roti is amazing. The bbq and jerk is so tasty. The Mac and cheese is so good! We usually get the bit of everything sampler which is a good place to start but you always end up wanting more of everything. So now we get a few things even though its just two of us but then we have leftovers. You gotta try it!!!
Ive been eating Vita Lifes vegan food on weekends when theyd have a pop-up stall at my local farmers market, so I was very excited to hear that they had secured a permanent spot in Chinatown East. Its a small space with seating for maybe 12 people and youll miss it if you blink , but that would be your loss! The food is ital - vegan Jamaican cooking prepared in keeping with the principles of the Rastafarian religion. Toronto is blessed with having a few ital spots in other neighbourhoods, but this one is a first for the east end (if youre not counting Ital Vital in Scarborough). Probably due to the location, the food is a little more expensive than what youd see at other ital joints, but the quality of the food is better than anything else out there! You can literally taste Vita Lifes commitment to serving fresh, local, organic food with every bite. Ive eaten my way through 80% of their menu by now and theres nothing I would not heartily recommend. Its also one of the only place to get jerk vegan food, so worth a visit for that reason alone.
The mushrooms here are craaaaaazy
Got the chick pea curry bowl. The salad lettuce very shredded like chipotle topping but was fresh. Rice and peas was slightly dry. Chick pea curry is alright and the plantain is good. Would probably try another dish.
I love their food! It s delicious, healthy and I felt energized after it! I will be back soon!
Amazing vegan restaurant serving authentic vegan food in Riverside
Delicious food, great experience, highly recommend
Food was soooo yummy!! We got the okra, chickpea curry, and jerk bowl. Staff was friendly, service was fast and most importantly the food was amazing. Great flavour and spice level was perfect. Portions were just the right size. All organic and vegan food. I ll definitely be returning again!!
Amazing smoothies and sea moss
Ital Food Toronto
Everything is sooo... best patties I ve had in Toronto you wouldn t guess everything was vegan
Started loving their food at the sorauren farmer s market, so excited they have a storefront. Delicious, flavourful, and leaves you feeling good.
Amazing food and such friendly service! Thank you
Chow mein noodle and everything roti were delicious and were large portions. Great taste and value. Highly recommend.
Best food Ive had in ages, over the top delicious!!!
Absolutely delicious! Totally recommended.
Absolutely delicious flavours. A lovely little place with comfy looking seating. The owner is lovely and helped me out with picking something delicious. Highly recommend!
Delicious! Some of the best vegan food in the city. Try it, Savour it and spread the word of how tasty the food is!
Great food! Highly recommended to vegans and non-vegans alike.
Meal was absolutely delicious. The BBQ soy was my favourite. Okra and callaloo were also tasty. Rice and peas tied it all together. I ll definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: vegan
The food was absolutely amazing !
Excellent flavourful food! BBQ soy was delicious and portions were good. Hibiscus Ginger drink packed flavour. The only thing I was disappointed about was I think plantain was forgotten in my combo and I was craving it. Overall good.
Tried a few times now. Chickpea curry is good. Nice healthy meal for good value. Good portions too
I had the chickpea bowl, substituted the rice and peas for 1/2 quinoa and 1/2 pumpkin for an up charge. All I can say is THANK YOU!! So good.
Delicious food, big portions, amazing fresh juice, great conversations. I felt so energized after eating here, 100% would go back again next time I m in the area.
2023 VegTO fest - Among the 200 vendors this year, there were also those that allowed you to test, sample, and formulate questions. It takes special people not only to handle all the questions from the masses but also to be at their best and respond with kindness and respect (one love). So, when the end of the fest came, all of a sudden, at 6 pm and nobody was interested in looking after us, there was Vital-Life Vegan Restaurant to serve and protect. I asked a busy gentleman, trying to close shop, if I could buy some leftovers, while I looked at the nicely spiced chickpeas and rice. I was then provided with a designers cardboard plate, 2 disposable forks, and a bunch of serviettes. Of course, the delicious looking chickpeas and the rice followed. The chickpeas rolled gently and were accommodated on one side, then the rice on the other. At that moment, I was a happy man. Not only did I get a second fork for my wife and serviettes without asking. I was served with dignity and respect. When I asked how much I owed, here came true love. The store was closing, and it was complimentary. I was not asked to come to the store or to put in a good word. This plate was made on Earth but served from heaven onto Earth. This was nearly a religious experience for me. They still happen, and there is proof right here. I remain a happy and healthy person because of these unique individuals who take more pride in bringing joy onto others than to reward themselves. They work hard and efficiently, they work as a team, without getting on each others ways, and all this to make this a better world. There is always retribution, and this is where we come. Please do try the awesome food of Vital-Life Vegan Rstaurant. It is a super healthy choice, and you will love their vegan food prepared with love. You can count on that ... Thank you to the gentleman who looked after us, two cyclists in fluorescent green jackets. A virtual hug goes to you, and may your health always be at its best, and your business flourish even further. We will see you in the future Vegetarian options: 100% plant based; uncompromissed quality; organically grown or non gmo; locally grown, when possible.
I stopped here on Wednesday before a concert, not only was the service fantastic - both the person at the cash who served me, gave me fantastic recommendations and the person working in the back who prepared my food and brought it out were friendly, answered my questions and made me feel extremely welcome. The portion was perfect for the price, I had a full and filling dinner with some leftovers for after the show. Cost was very reasonable and affordable. This is definitely my new go to choice when I come to the city.
This place is intensely yummy. I was hesitant cause the shop seemed small and quiet but I couldn t be happier coming. Been twice since and the food is always ultra tasty, hot and fresh. Highly recommend the bbq soy bowl but everything on the menu is yum! Prices are very reasonable!
Very good vegan food with lots of fun flavours/textures
Their food is incredible!!! Sooooo good!
I had the Curry Chickpea bowl. The best Ital food I have eaten since coming to Canada. Absolutely sensational.
Food is amazing, so flavourful and felt great all day after eating this for lunch
This is a blink and you ll miss it place but once you go in its small and subtle but man does the food deliver! Vegan spot that puts time and care into making the food! The gentleman there was sweet and kind. Incredible chick pea roti and bbq cauliflower are perfect. And the portions are very decent not too much not too little. Highly recommend.
One of the best vegan restaurant that I have ever seen in Toronto. The food of vital life vegan is so delicious and the flavours are out of this world. Hats off to the maker.
THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST! IF SOMEONE CAN DO THOSE BBQ RIBS BETTER PLEASE COME OUT BUT THIS IS THE BEST!
I absolutely loved the roti
Was here today, almost convinced me to go vegan the foods that good..try it, you wont be disappointed!
Amazing food. Tina was amazing! Great service you will not leave hungry :)
Absolutely delicious!!
I love going to this location because of the generous heart of the owner! The food tastes better because is prepared with love and passion. It is always a such treat to eat here because of the meaningful conversations with the owner when he is not in the kitchen. I like the ingredients display and the kitchens open concept; feels like home.
For once the positive google reviews did not deceive me. I highly recommend people of all diets to try this place.
Great food, great portions and great prices!
OMG! I died and went to heaven! The food was amazing as the Scarborough location but I decided to try the Vanilla bean Vegan cheesecake , so AMAZING Im crying cas Im done eating Lol!
Delicious
FANTASTIC food and you get alot of bang for your buck!! The staff is awesome as well, miss Tina hooked me up
Love their newest location in Kensington. Must try the barbecue. So, so good!!
As good as the first one on Pharmacy. A MUST for vegans and non-vegans. VERY friendly staff who will explain the days menu. Try the shrimp!
First time having Ital Vital and it was a good experience! You have yourself some healthy, fresh, nutritious food with great portions, for a small price. The small for me can be finished in 2 sittings to be honest! Enjoy
Outstanding food that is both healthy and delicious (you rarely get both nowadays). The staff is super friendly every time i walk in (which has been at least 10-15 times) and they are informative as to what they are serving. For the price you are paying, you really cant go wrong. On Wednesdays they serve a shrimp stew that is to die for, and on Fridays they make a mac and cheese pie which is also awesome. Go support these local businesses, they are what it is all about!
Great food and great prices!!!
I STUMBLED ACTOSS THIS PLACE BECAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR VEGAN IN THE AREA!! Its SOOOO GOOD!! GREAT PRICES! GREAT PORTIONS! And no TAX $10 or $15 sizes
Amazing Carribean vegan food.
Amazing food!! Cant wait to go back!
The food? Amazing! I got the large plate and it comes with some of everything available on the hot table. I cannot say anything bad about a single item. They were all so delicious I want to go again tomorrow. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is the dine in experience. Something needs to be done about the seating arrangement. The table are in poor condition and because it is a small space it is quite cramped. I will definitely return to Vital Life to enjoy other varieties of the daily menu.
The best vegan spot in the city.... Amazinggggg food and the macaroni pie is everything
Amazing food, great taste just like home cooking. Food is our medicine.
Delicious food! And such genuine vibes! Good people good food. The people who make our food, their positive ways and love for what they do is so important to our connection and digestion of the food we eat. Big love and thanks to all at Vital Food. Great addition to the market.
The BBQ soy is out of this world. Really chill atmosphere, great for take out lunch.
Awesome food
Best in town
Delicious! Good prices too, but more of a take out place.
Amazing food and so much culture. Try their sorrel and ginger drinks, so good! I had Their collard greens, Lima beans, BBQ soy and curried chick peas with rice;words cant describe how good it was. A++ for quality and African culturalistic vibes.
perfect, food is good and good service
Omg Im addicted! The food is amazing. Im in the process of cutting meat out of my diet and they offer soo many healthy options. You dont feel sluggish and tired but energetic after eating their alkaline foods. The bbq soy is delicious.
Tasted very good and hearty! Got the small size with rice + chickpea curry + bean stew and greens and man it tasted really good! Never had vegan Caribbean food before
Great food, friendly & knowledgeable staff.
The moment I first tasted the BBQ Soy, my life changed. I shared a large plate with my partner, which was more than enough food for two. Very nice, ate outside with reggae music from the store below playing in the background. The owners were extremely pleasant and polite. Will go again!
Really great meal for hungry vegan
This place is just awesome! One of my favourite spots ever... Seriously! Healthy, hearty vegan food and you wont be disappointed with the portions either.
Myself and my partner come here anytime we are in the city. Hearty filling food and by far the best vegan you can get.