Of all the healthy takeout spots in the downtown core, this place takes the prize. It was a hidden…read moregem, really! I had never heard of this place until my boyfriend suggested it. Tucked away in a corner near the Shangri-la hotel, it's cozy and has a large variety of options on the menu, from salads, breakfast yogurt, to sandwiches and soups. We got two sandwich combos to try: - Chicken breast sandwich: Got this one with the potato focaccia bread. Mindblown that they had such niche options of bread (aside from typical sourdough and whole wheat that other places would offer)! The goat cheese was so fresh and the chicken was juicy. 10/10 - Braised beef brisket sandwich: I'm not usually one who goes for braised beef, I usually find it very tough. But this was pulled apart and easy to bite through and the tomatoes and coleslaw were amazing and added to the juice. 10/10 Both came with a side salad. The salad itself wasn't extraordinary but obviously understandable to not overpower the sandwich, the star of the show. Service was friendly and the staff were very attentive. Only a couple spots for seating so would recommend takeout when it gets busy. It was also open on the weekends which is rare for food places located in business buildings. I don't give 10/10 lightly here. But this place was truly amazing, a very fair price, and if I worked nearby I think I would find myself here every day (I even came back another day to try a salad - also amazing). Hope they open more locations throughout the GTA!

There was sign outside with some of the most delicious looking smoothies on them! We asked "are…read morethese sweet or truly healthy?" We were told healthy yet sweet. The drinks ended up being tasty but let's be clear, they tasty more healthy than they do sweet. The pics give a totally different expectation and that's the only reason I mention that. Were they good? Yes. But I think this needs to be noted. In my pics the drinks have not been stirred. Makes for a cute picture haha but please please stir the matcha before you drink! OMG! They almost lost us on that first unstirred sip. All in all, good drink though

Have eaten here a few times and it's never disappointed…read more Enjoy the build your own salad and sandwiches. Haven't tried everything on the menu yet, but plan to return.

Fast Fresh has to be one of my Go-to's for a quick and easy lunch. This location is my new…read morefavourite as the staff are so pleasant and generous. My 2 options are either building my own salad which is always fun or getting the sandwich/salad combo. When I feel like some Carbs then I'll get a sandwich, only on Olive Bread. Staff will slice 2 thick slices of Olive Bread, slather on Chipotle & Garlic Spreads, Turkey Breast, and I usually get roasted red peppers, portobello mushrooms, Brie & Mozzarella (brie for a creamy base) and banana peppers. Also always get yours extra toasted. The sandwich is always so good, I suggest you try mine and then play around :) Keep Eating, Angela

Eaton Center - Urban Eatery…read more Very rarely do I have a taste for a sandwich and when it hit me recently, I decided to come here after reading all the glowing reviews. I went with the sandwich + salad option, which comes out to $10.25 after taxes. There is a lot to think about and they try to make it easy. 1. Choose a bread and a spread 2. Choose a meat and a cheese 3. Choose a prepared veggie and a fresh veggie Bread: fancese roll, multigrain, olive loaf, rosemary focaccia, whole wheat, whole wheat wrap Spread: avocado, basil hummus, curried apple, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, and sun-dried tomato Meat: roast beef, proscutto, salami, chicken, turkey Cheese: havarti, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, asiago, brie, goat Prepared Veg: caramelized onion, grilled eggplant, portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper Fresh Veg: argula, banana pepper, fresh tomato My selection: Focaccia, sun-dried tomato, roast beef, smoked cheddar, grilled eggplant, and argula. The bread was so hard I almost passed out trying to take the first bite. I think that just ruined the entire thing. The roast beef was ok and the rest didn't add up to much flavor. I was hoping the sun-dried tomato would do something, but it just added weirdness to the texture. The salad was good and I liked the dressing. It's probably a good thing I don't have a taste for sandwiches often.

This is my go-to place at the Eaton Center food court. I always go for the custom sandwiches here…read more Basically, you get to choose your own type of bread or wrap, spread, meat, cheese, and two veggies. My usual is a whole wheat sandwich, with low-fat avocado salsa spread. Then, I add grilled chicken breast, french brie, roasted red pepper, and arugula. It comes with a salad drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. The ingredients are fresh, and the portions are decent. It's a relatively healthy meal that's filling and makes me feel less guilty compared to other options in the food court.

Porta Via offers a fresh and healthy approach to lunch and is located near Eglinton and Renforth…read moreStation. This is a local spot focusing on scratch-made meals prepared daily using fresh ingredients from local suppliers. Their menu features paninis, wraps, salads, grain bowls, soups, and other lighter options, making it a popular choice for office lunches and takeout. It offers great balance of convenience and quality. The portions are satisfying without feeling heavy, and there are plenty of choices for different dietary preferences. The restaurant also offers catering services and has built a strong reputation for fresh, made-to-order meals over the years.

It's a great little restaurant that serves lunch and mostly frequented by office workers. They…read moreserve gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads. A sandwich and soup combo runs for about 14-15$ and the sandwiches are delicious, healthy and fresh. They have about 10 different sandwiches to choose from plus you can build your own. Fantastic healthy lunch option for people working close by, it is albeit a little pricier than other lunch options in the area.

Great salads. Big with the local business crowd during the work week. Try to get there before…read more11:30/11:40 for faster service. 5/5*

I've been wanting to go to Salad Days ever since I learned about it on Yelp, mainly because I love…read morethe name. I use that Shakespearean expression all the time! Whenever someone brings up something foolish that I did in my youth, I touch the back of my hand to my forehead, toss my head back and proclaim "Oh but t'was in my salad days, when I was green in judgement!" LOL. I really should have been an actress! But enough about The Bard and my career choices, what about the food, right? It was good. I had the Salad Days Special ($8.49). It was romaine and iceberg lettuce, sweet potato mash, 2 dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices), tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, hummus, tzatziki, and your choice of chicken, cooked salmon, smoked salmon, tuna, meatballs, smoked ham or falafel. I chose cooked salmon and asked them to hold the hummus. The salad was huge, but the majority of it was lettuce. Still, a really good deal for $8.49. The cooked salmon was a good size, which I liked. It was cold, but still flavourful and didn't smell fishy. I would have preferred it if the kalamata olives had the pits removed, but they were still ok. They have other set salads or you can make a custom salad. Their model is like Freshii, but I like them much better than Freshii. Staff were nice and efficient. So this is the location in Cumberland Terrace, just west of Yonge. They have another location really close by in The Hudson's Bay Centre, just east of Yonge. I like this one in Cumberland Terrace better because there are a few seats right next to it that is only shared with Esther Queen of the Soups customers. It's a bit more secluded. Note that the Salad Days in Cumberland Terrace is not in the main food court area.

Fresh, healthy and filling! I've been here a couple of times now and it's a fantastic option for…read moreanyone looking for a filling and substantial meal that isn't your typical fast food. First off - the food in the menu photographs beautifully. The menu looks SO appetizing! I got the vegetarian grilled panini and it was huge!! It also came with a soup (two options, I got the tomato and sweet potato), so at $14 it was a great value. My colleague got a steak and smoked cheese panini which looked incredible as well, and the toppings and sandwiches were just SO fresh. They don't skimp out on the good stuff either, lots of tasty goat cheese on my sandwich...I'm drooling just remembering it! There is a seating area so you can dine in, or take your food to go. The service was friendly and efficient, you can tell they care about the food they're preparing. One thing I will mention - it's MESSY! Make sure you get napkins!

Recently discovered Porta Via on ubereats when I was looking for a new and hopefully healthy place…read morefor lunch and I'm so happy I found this place!! Ordered the chicken avocado wrap with salad AGAIN for lunch and I still love it. The food feels clean and healthy, and the salad is actually a generous portion with a tiny dressing (to keep my calories in check) Wish they could add healthy smoothies to the menu tho.

Summary: expensive salad with good ingredients…read more I tried make-my-own sandwich here. For half of small bowl salad, it costs me around $8, which is pretty expensive. The place was clean. They laid all the ingredients in front of you. The salad I try to make did not taste that good. This is a good place if you want to have a good salad and did not mind the price. I probably would not come back again.

3.5 stars, but giving the 3…read more I did really like this location (and I LOVE their sandwiches), but all in all they have some improving to do. I'm not sure if this is a chain issue, or a franchise issue. Pricing here is high for what you get. A sammy costs $11.75 with a tiny, basic salad on the side. You get selection of bread, spread, protein,and 2 additional toppings. Each additional topping after this is a whopping $1.50. And the toppings are skimpy and very limited. The salads are where they really fail. They give an extremely low amount of greens to start off. This is surprising considering it's the cheapest item they put in it. You can then select from a long range of items to put in your salad - but be careful - instead of a fixed price, it's by weight. Most salads end up costing $10 and they are NOT filling. The Good: 1. Taste. Everything is fresh and delicious (especially for the sandwich). 2. Bread. The bread is fresh from Ace Bakery. Need I say more? The Bad: 1. Overpriced. The items, especially the salad, are high in price for what you are getting. 2. Tiny. This location is the tiniest hole in the wall I've ever been to! 3. Debit/Credit. There is a tip option on the debit credit machine which makes for an awkward interaction when you don't feel a tip is warranted. The food is already expensive enough without adding an extra 10-20% on top of it. Recommendation: If you have a bit of extra money for lunch and want a healthy option, stop by here and try the rosemary focaccia bread.

Excellent! I had carrot soup and a tuna salad sandwich on wrap. Tasted delicious! Very welcoming…read moreand great atmosphere!

I don't know how this place has a 4 star average for reviews. I would listen to all the 1 star…read moreratings. Long story short: I came here on Monday around 10am and didn't receive the best customer service and the food I ordered was not the best quality for the expensive price tag. I'll probably never return here in the future. Their menu changed since the last time I came in (which was probably months ago). So I asked about the Turkish bagel with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and bacon. The lady at the cash suggested an item which was similar but it also comes with egg. I went with her suggestion and told her to also add bacon to my order. I even confirmed that I was okay with the egg that comes with it. My total came to almost $6 ($5.95?) so I thought, ok paying $6 for a breakfast style bagel, it should be good. But it wasn't at all. It was soggy even though the bagel itself was toasted and the bacon was over cooked and hard. *Keep in mind, this bagel at full price is actually $8.99+ tax (see below in my next paragraph for details why).* So for $10.16 after tax, I had expected a much better quality. I could've had a better breakfast bagel at McDonald's or Tim Hortons for half or even 1/3 the price. On another note, the horrible customer service I received was from the lady who served me at cash. After a gentleman made my order, I told him that it should have came with cheese and egg which he missed adding it in. The lady jumped in and said that I didn't order that even though I confirmed my order with her when paying. Then she insisted that I pay an extra $3+ tax for the egg since apparently what I wanted is actually $8.99+ tax. I told her exactly what I wanted in the beginning and even confirmed with her a second time when paying. She was also the one who made the suggestion... so I don't understand how she kept fighting that I needed to pay $3+ tax extra and how she kept saying that I was in the wrong. If you're working in a customer service environment, making them feel like they're in the wrong even though they weren't, isn't professional at all and will lose customers like me.