The food is still mostly good, but things have changed for this business. There's some new rotating…read moreitems on their hot food table, which is nice. But there are some key staples that are now harder to get. I think the biggest disappointment are now: 1) Though prices have remained the same, portions are much smaller and have gotten smaller over the last year. Whereas I found that getting the mini sampler was enough food for me to be full, now there's a gap where I still feel the hunger. 2) Their butter chikn isn't great. The consistency is good, but the flavour is bland under the cover of heat. 3) Clarity in their menu has deteriorated slightly. The last few times I've gone in, there's been confusion about portioning and what's what. I'm kind of saddened as I feel like the quality of overall experience is just different. I might have to find somewhere new to get my fix.

Fantastic food, tastes amazing!!! Friendly staff. Clean and comfy seating for a few.read more

It can be so hard to find good healthy food when you're out and about, we were so pleased to find…read morethis little gem! We each had the burrito wrap, and it was filling, fresh, and delicious, all served by a friendly owner, who is doing great things to provide healthy options in the community! We will definitely come back here! Five stars!

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Veggie Planet is the premier choice for Indian fusion vegetarian cuisine. Even though their samosas…read moreare entirely plant-based, Veggie Planet offers the best samosas you'll find anywhere. We also really enjoy the live Pani Puri station! Guava and mango flavoured water are two of my favourites. I highly recommend Veggie Planet if you are seeking a snack or just a fun evening meal.

Christmas in March!…read more My best friend and I were supposed to meet up before Christmas. We both got busy, especially with my being stateside for the holidays. When I returned, she was away. We were both free in mid-March to exchange Christmas gifts and catch up. She lives in Peterborough. We tend to meet partway. I suggested this Veggie Planet in Ajax. She was game. We both had never been to any Veggie Planet location. I had no problem finding a parking spot in this plaza. I backed into a spot a few doors down from this eatery. I waited for my friend to arrive. Once she did, we walked in. Being our first time, we went with a pizza. I asked an extremely helpful woman behind the counter what size would be good for us. She recommended a medium pizza. We got the following items: - Medium Indian masala pizza - Onion rings - Kawa nuggets - Masala soda (sweet with a hint of saltiness) - Diet Pepsi My friend wanted onion rings. I originally wanted to get the kawa (soy) drumsticks. The female staffer recommended the nuggets instead. Interesting. I went with her suggestion. For the masala soda, she said that I could get it either sweet or salty. I asked if I could get a bit of each. So, my drink ended up being sweet with a hint of saltiness. I paid with a credit card. The transaction was smooth. She said that she'd bring the food and drinks over. Nice! We grabbed a table and chatted. Our drinks came out first. I loved my masala soda. It was slightly sweet. It did have a bit of saltiness to it. The masala was perfect with the fizzy soda. I just wish that this drink were offered in a larger size. I ended up getting a cold Diet Pepsi an hour later. It was perfect. Our medium Indian masala pizza came next. By default, it had tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers. My friend is vegan. We made sure that we got vegan cheese. The pizza was yummy. The cheese melted nicely. However, with this vegan cheese, you will never get a stretchy cheese pull. In hindsight, this pizza would have been even better with protein. Kawa would have worked nicely. Luckily, we had kava nuggets. They were delicious. They were crispy and yummy. You couldn't tell that they were soy. The dipping sauce was yummy. I liked the onion rings. They were so crispy. They were enjoyable to eat. We spent at least a couple of hours here. I provided feedback on how fabulous the food was and how helpful the woman was when I bought my Diet Pepsi. She smiled and seemed happy. There is a washroom that's a single stall at the back of this eatery. It's the type where you press a button to lock the door and another button to unlock it. A light outside the washroom lets the world know that it's either vacant (green) or occupied (red). My friend used it first and said that it was clean. I used it afterwards. A customer tried opening the door twice while I was using the washroom. I actually said something the second time and she stopped tugging at the door handle as if her life depending on it. When I was done, I locked eyes with the woman who was clueless about the lights. Other than weird washroom woman, we had a great time here. I still want to try the drumsticks and get the masala soda again. So good! (139)

I was recently in Bangalore, and I have to say the food here is very comparable to what I had…read morethere. We ordered the masala dosa, which I can tell you did not disappoint! It was crispy all the way to the end of the meal! The seating was very comfortable, nice dim lighting, and the music wasn't over powering in the background. The service was acceptable, it wasn't busy, so the food came quick, but I've been here during the busy times as well, and the service was still fast.

Being a bangalorean, this truly got my heart. The service was quick and friendly. The food was just…read moretooo awesome. The dose were like what we get in Bangalore. Idli vada sip was also great.

Celebrated my birthday at this amazing pure veg restaurant, and it was such a lovely experience…read more The server was very sweet and gave us great recommendations, and the service was quick and smooth throughout. The food was super tasty and packed with flavour--just wish the portion sizes for the main course curries were a bit more generous. That said, their garlic naan was the absolute best! We had ordered from them once before for delivery, and the bread didn't impress us as much, but dining in made a huge difference--it was 100 times better in person. The ambience is cozy yet classy, making it a perfect spot to host friends or celebrate a special occasion with delicious vegetarian food. Will definitely be visiting again to try more of their offerings from different cuisines!

From the owner: Our new pure vegetarian Indian fine dining restaurant offers an elegant and authentic dining…read moreexperience, celebrating India’s diverse culinary heritage. With a focus on fresh, organic ingredients, innovative dishes, and exceptional service, customers can enjoy a premium atmosphere perfect for special occasions. The restaurant’s pure vegetarian and health-conscious menu appeals to both traditional and modern tastes, promoting wellness and sustainability. We are committed to quality, refined ambiance, and a dining experience that blends tradition with contemporary flair.

Interesting Indian fusion restaurants with modern, instagram decor. When we walked in, it was dead…read morebut the server was helpful. You order at the counter and sit while you wait for your food. It's a vegetarian takeout place with a diverse menu. Wife had this vegetarian sandwich with cheese on top which she loved. I had the veggie Hakka noodles which was tasty but didn't have tons of vegetables, it was noodle heavy. Seemed like the cashier was also the cook, so they made the sandwich first , my wife started eating and then I had to wait for my noodles. So service was a bit off, but an all vegetarian menu was a nice option.

The vegetarian choices served at The Buddhist Vegetarian Kitchen are always delicious…read more They are known for specialty Buddhist vegetarian meals and have been in the community for years. We ordered a few things and were very impressed with how well they were made. Served hot, our selections were like works of art. #16 - Bean Curd with Mixed Vegetables - plentiful amount of different types of veggies. # 5 - Stuffed Bean Curd Skin * - always delicious. # 65 - Rice Noodle w Vegetarian Chicken & Vegetable - came with generous giant pieces of mock chicken. Excellent vegetarian dishes.

My fav is their mixed veg platter. It is yummy…read more Service is fine. Like most Chinese restaurants. Ambiance is dated.

Bad experience! Long line, and only cash payments without any notice, and we ordered a bowl and no…read moretaste, no sauce. Don't recommend!

Yesterday afternoon around 1:45 pm time ish the two girls that we're working extremely slow service…read moreonly because one of the other girls left her at the front until she noticed a line up... I had to remind the girl to add something to my bowl as it was missing... which I get we are human we make mistakes however, the other employee wasn't wearing her mask and the other one was so I assume you're suppose to? The second girl who came out asked me if I wanted to order I told her I've been here for 15 min I already ordered I've been waiting for my smoothie ( keep in mind she made the girls who ordered after me first, even she said mine should've been made first) she hands me my smoothie and the lid wasn't even on I had to secure it myself could've ended with smoothie all over clothes and a huge mess if I didn't catch her mistake by not putting it on correctly. Poor service FORSURE I come here always and it's fast and great but this really ruined my experience with freshii so if people want good healthy food tahani is in the same plaza and they're fast and more reliable and nice to customers

Found this gem while looking for a place for lunch with friends in Barrie. I had never heard of…read moreCopper Branch before, and was surprised to learn that they are well established with many locations. I ordered the General Copper Bowl, served with shiitake mushroom General Tao, broccoli, fresh avocado, organic brown rice, sesame seeds, sriracha coleslaw, and Copper Branch General Copper sauce. It was nicely presented and most importantly, it was delicious. The flavours went well together and had nice texture variation. My spouse had the Aztec and liked it very much as well. We tried a few desserts; I would suggest skipping desserts here and focusing on their awesome bowls. The decor is lovely, and the service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended!

Our family went there today for lunch and we all enjoyed a great tasting meal. Hot wings, Aztec…read morebowl, squash soup and waffles were all delicious and generous portions too. We will definitely be back often! Great service to top it off!

Cork & Bean Oshawa chose to call the police on a peaceful, paying customer for wearing pro-Israel…read moresymbols and having a calm conversation. Let that sink in. My friend -- a Christian, not even Jewish -- was meeting with a pastor for coffee. He was wearing an IDF jacket and a Star of David necklace while discussing a recent trip to Israel. No shouting. No confrontation. No disruption. Just coffee and conversation. An employee called Durham Regional Police. Officers showed up and told him his conversation was "offensive." When asked what was said that violated policy, no one could answer. No rule cited. No clear complaint identified. Just vague discomfort -- and removal. So what exactly triggered this escalation? Not behavior. Not threats. Not harassment. Symbols. And Israel. Calling the police on someone because others don't like what he's wearing or the country he's discussing is cowardly and discriminatory. Businesses don't get to selectively silence viewpoints they don't agree with. And weaponizing law enforcement to remove someone over perceived "offense" is an outrageous abuse of discretion. If Cork & Bean believes visible support for Israel warrants police involvement, they should say that publicly. If they don't, then they owe an immediate explanation and apology. Until management addresses this directly and transparently, this establishment does not deserve community support. Do better.

In late July, my best friend and I met up for some shopping and dinner in Oshawa. We also wanted to…read moreexchange birthday gifts. The place where we had dinner had tiny tables. We decided to find a cafe and casually open our presents there. We both yanked out Google Maps on our phones. She had mentioned that she had been to a Cork & Bean in Peterborough and and liked it. I trusted her judgment and said yes. I indicated that we needed to go up and hang a left. She felt that it was the other way around -- down and hang a right. When it comes to directions, she has the better track record since we've known each other. However, she realized that she had read the map wrong and I was correct. It felt like a small triumph, but I'm not the type to rub it in. I'm not horrible at directions. She is better at it. We walked over to this cafe. It may have taken three minutes. We had to wait for the light to change, so we could have done it in two minutes. This cafe had all the windows and doors wide open. We walked in and found a table to plop our stuff down. We then headed over to the counter to check out what we'd like to drink. My friend ordered an iced coffee with oat beverage. We both liked that there were dairy alternatives. She's vegan. I'd prefer to go lactose-free. I saw a sign that said that there were seasonal flavours. I asked the helpful man at the counter if it applied to iced coffee. Yes, it did. He could make any drink seasonal. Nice! I got a large iced peppermint latte with oat beverage. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and tipped. All was great. My friend got her drink first. Moments later, mine was ready. I thanked the man and headed back to our table to join my friend. There was live music at this cafe. We were here on a Saturday evening. Jordins ID (no apostrophe to indicate possession, which seemed odd) was playing. She was great. It was nice to have her in the background as we chatted. My drink was awesome. It was cold. I liked the peppermint with the coffee. It worked out nicely. A customer had brought his dog in. This cafe is obviously pet-friendly. It was nice seeing other customers ask if they could pet the dog. The owner was nice and said yes. The dog seemed to enjoy the affection and attention. We had a nice time chatting a bunch more and opening our presents. It was the perfect place for what we wanted to do. The menu also has beer, cocktails, and more. I saw a bunch of desserts in the display case. Since we had already had dessert with our dinner, we skipped getting any food. This cafe is in downtown Oshawa. It's free street parking on weekends. I enjoyed hanging out at this cafe. It's a nice place to grab a drink and chat, while taking in some local, live music. It was perfect. (341)