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    Hawker

    4.7 (59 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Butternut squash
    Matt B.

    Really lovely vegan fine-dining. We were four of us and they recommend 2-3 dishes per person. So, we ordered all 10 items on their dinner menu, plus several drinks. Everything we ordered was really well-prepared, with wonderful textures, purées, reduction sauces, etc. The only substantive thing I'd want changed is that most dishes are vegetable-centric, with little in the way of complex carbs or protein, which means you don't exactly leave full--and for a meal you spend $100 on, that is not very attractive. Service was top-notch and everything was presented beautifully. All in all, really solid vegan fine-dining with some room for improvement in the aforementioned dish curation.

    Sunny W.

    3.5/5 we came here for the winterlicious 2025 menu and it was an overall good time! the dishes are unique and creatively put together. we tried the Summer, Sunset, and Earth appetizers. they were all solid apps! however, the entrees were pretty disappointing. the Starry Night biryani felt too fusion-y to me, with a lot of the south asian flavours getting missed. we tried the Sunrise which was a creative play on a vegetable dish that i enjoyed, but my company weren't big fans haha. for dessert, we tried Winter which was warm and comforting, but the Nature Cake had way too much cardamom and just wasn't super enjoyable. verdict: creative dishes and worth a try, but not sure if i would personally come back.

    THE BEST VEGAN FOOD I've ever had - and I seek out vegan restaurants everywhere I travel. It's a sensory delight. Each dish I tried had a combination of savory and sweet, different textures, and visual artistry. I treated myself to the chef's table six course meal and highly recommend it. Here's what was on the menu last night: (1) Papadam: Chewy braised eggplant on a crispy chickpea cracker topped with a small slice of pickled fennel bulb. (2) Mushrooms: Meaty Lion's mane mushroom pressed on the cooking griddle, atop a puddle of carrot and foraged Labrador tea purée that adds a touch of sweetness, plus smoked shepherd peppers for very slight heat. (3) Sautéed Runner beans: Cooked to tender perfection. To me, they tasted like green beans and green peppers - presented in a red pepper and pine nut sauce (4) Sweet Purple Grapes: The small grapes are baked yet still firm and juicy, presented alongside savory sautéed brussel sprout leaves in a cashew yogurt. On the side, handmade flatbread - kind of like naan - that has fermented and which was lightly seasoned with herbs. (5) Large Perilla Leaf: In the middle of the leaf was a melange of smoked cabbage, pickled mushrooms, beet reduction, chili cream, and pistachio (6) Dessert: Ginger date cake topped with a thin layer of fermented pear and touches of fennel and marigold petals This tiny, understated, gourmet restaurant merits a weekend trip to Toronto, especially for vegan foodies.

    Yusra A.

    With a selection of seven unique vegan sandwiches and a tempting selection of vegan wings, every visit will leave you wanting more. I tried the Wala Bahn Mi and couldn't resist upgrading with Fava Bean Tofu for just $5--adding 15g of protein! Without a doubt, the best banh mi I've ever had in Toronto (I dare you to prove me wrong!). So filling yet worth it. Plus, for another $5, you can upgrade your meal to a combo that includes a drink and light, perfectly salted root vegetable chips. And let me tell you about those mushroom wings! Typically, not my go-to, but I found myself diving in without hesitation--they're that good. And the mango chutney served alongside them? Phenomenal. I put it on everything. The shop itself is cozy, a great place to take friends to catch up or for an intimate night. The patio is nice during the warmer weather, tucked in the back away from the bustling noises of Kensington.

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    Victoria S.

    I looooooved my meal at Hawker! I came in for the brunch tasting on a rainy Saturday morning and it was such a great experience. It's very intimate, cozy, and simplistic. The servers were very knowledgeable and attentive. I have no idea half of the food I had, but there were quite a few flavorful explosions happening. Highlights were the accompaniments with the dal, chai tea, eggplant, naan, biryani rice with lavender and the ice cream. Absolutely sensational. I'm visiting from out of town, so glad I could make a last minute resy on a Sat morning.

    Pappadam- Eggplant
    Indo S.

    We were able to get a seating late on Saturday night: We were excited to try this Indian/Asian inspired Tapas restaurant. The entire menu is plant based/ vegan. Our server was nice and had our table ready for us when we arrived. He gave great recommendations. This is not traditional Indian. The chef prepared the food fresh. A few of the seats in the restaurant allow you to watch the food being prepared.The space is small and clean. The flavors were familiar but definitely unique. We enjoyed our meal. The desserts were tasty and a fresh cup of Chaa to finish the night was perfect.

    Biryani
    Elaine W.

    We had the weekend south Asian influenced brunch menu. We opted to sit inside to see the chef in action and were not disappointed. The mocktails was fun as we're the hibiscus and other teas The 5 course brunch includes a delicious bean course, two curries and their Biryani. We finished with a delicious ice cream dessert. Service and explanation was clear.

    Cynthia W.

    What a unique, charming tasting menu brunch! We came here for my birthday and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. $35 for 6 courses is such fantastic value for what you get at Hawker. It was a beautiful weekend, so we sat on the back patio. Though the plates seem small, we were quite full by the end of the meal. I was blown away especially by - Course 2 [God's Work]: Romano beans with pepper paste & pine nuts - Course 3 [Bushfire]: Baingan bharta, an Indian eggplant curry, paired with delicious roti - Course 6: Homemade juniper ice cream Only minor thing is we felt like Bushfire could've used more roti, which ended up being an extra $3. We also got the Epiphany & Deliverance drinks. My hot tea paired wonderfully with the fragrant flavours. My taste buds and stomach were very satisfied. Yum yum yum!

    EARTH oyster mushrooms, smoked corn broth, sesame
    Linh T.

    Went here for dinner with a girlfriend who is vegetarian. The space is cute and well utilized. The service was amazing, our server was very attentive and friendly. The food was both delicious and aesthetically pleasing. Everything was just so pretty like a work of art. I really enjoyed the oyster mushrooms, biryani, and chaga tea in particular. Definitely a good spot to checkout with a friend or even on a date.

    Andrew L.

    I was a skeptic coming into this weekend brunch, as I generally do not eat vegetarian or vegan often. But I was pleasantly surprised. First off, there were various different dishes, I was afraid that we would not be full by the end. But it was so satisfying. The faves had to be the briyani with cashews, the flavours were awesome and the little dollops of sauce paired so well. The eggplant with the fresh, flavoured roti. And finally, THE DESSERT!!!! The pistachio, saffron and honey ice cream was unreal. The subtle sweetness and freshness... I could eat a whole tub of that!!! Honestly an incredible meal and deserving of the hype and 5 stars. The service was also excellent!! Forgot to mention, chai was $6 a cup... but it was very tasty too. Albeit not essential for the experience. Get a reservation, it can get busy and there's very minimal seating.

    Kate T.

    Beautiful small dishes at this new vegan, globally inspired restaurant. We Literally ordered the entire menu and each plate was entirely unique, flavorful, and surprising. The last trio are all 3 desserts. Highly recommend. Tip: sit on the back patio under the big tree at dusk - swipe to the last video to see why (you'll die of cuteness ).

    Iksheeta S.

    Holy moly the food was incredible!! The service was no less than a 10/10. I went to celebrate my birthday here and I couldn't have been happier! The ambiance is cute. Simple. Nothing "fancy" per se, but it's perfect. The food pricing was really really affordable as well. Can't wait to go here again!

    The Greens
    Signe L.

    There's a ton of potential here, and maybe it was an off night but look at the picture of the $18 The Greens I received via DoorDash--it wasn't even ¾ cup of veggies! The sauce was nicely flavoured but wayyyy too oily. You char the greens and add them to a coconut sauce-- no need for extra oil added. This portion was ridiculous. The Dal was very nice. Half the container was full. Beautiful presentation on this one. They gave me rice and naan after I specifically asked them not to because I don't eat grains. So, that was a huge waste unfortunately. So, a $40+ order did not even fill up a tiny woman; I thought there would be more leftover for tomorrow at those prices. I appreciated the paper containers and the flavours are def something, but I'd need more veggies and less grease to order again. It was cold out so a good ¾" of oil solidified on top of The Greens. Too much, man.

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    Vegan food done right. So flavourful and delicious. Hearty portions. Their bread is unreal too - will forever be a returning customer.

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    Great people, amazing food. Order anything and you'll be happy! Check out the back patio for a quiet getaway!

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    One of the most flavourful places I've been to in a while great people and curries to die for my fav vegan spot to go to at the moment!

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    Hawker Reviews in Other Languages

    Karine's - Eggs Benedict with smoke salmon (I asked them to hold the hollandaise sauce), home fries and fresh fruit.

    Karine's

    4.2(282 reviews)
    1.0 kmDowntown Core
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    I was so surprised by this place. The food was incredible, the people at the front were so nice and…read morefriendly. The only thing is the venue is an open food court which tends to be chilly during the winter. They gave me an extra tart to share with my gf which was really cute. The food platter was sooo good; French toast was super well done, fluffy and full of flavour. Highly recommend

    I called a week ago to find out whether Karine's had holiday hours and worked my next visit around…read moreit. Previously, I had gone by myself and was so impressed, I took not just my family but invited my cousins and their families. Each family took turns ordering and they invited us to sit anywhere in the food court. In fact, the nice lady helped us move some tables so that we could sit together. Believe me, the tables weren't light. The meals came to us on a cart in the order the we ordered them. We didn't have to wait long. They made sure we had everything we needed, hot sauce, ketchup, syrup, napkins and cutlery. Everybody was surprised at the quality of the food and how upscale everything was. We got to use real forks, plates, etc. No one left hungry. As we were talking and enjoying our food, they came to us and presented us with a plate of cookies and other desserts that we weren't expecting, the kids loved it. The adults appreciated it. We appreciate Karine's and love everything about it. For the amount of food, it was GREAT value. This restaurant cares and I think we've found our new holiday tradition. Thank you! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d1181805-r1044134504-Karine_s-Toronto_Ontario.html#

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    Karine's - Fresh green salad to go with my egg white omelette.

    Fresh green salad to go with my egg white omelette.

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    Cafe Landwer - Sinia Shakshuka - super flavorful! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

    Cafe Landwer

    4.2(700 reviews)
    1.6 kmFinancial District, Downtown Core
    $$

    Delicious food , nice service, friendly atmosphere . Clean…read morearea. Very delicious and fresh cold drink.

    It was my first time at this downtown Landwer's location, and it was strikingly similar to the…read moreNorth Toronto location (same relaxed service, same menu, same shortage of washroom stalls). Some reviewers complained about the loudness, but, compared to many other downtown locations, Landwers was a medium level of noise, and we were able to converse. It was not excessively busy, but if you are set on eating here, then make a reservation. I finally tried the Sinia Kebab, and it was tremendously good! It was also huge, and I had to take half of it home with me. The focaccia bread is excellent, and serves as a sort of bowl for this deconstructed kebab. My husband had his usual Cobb Salad, which he thinks is particularly well done at Landwer's. Our other dining companion had schnitzel, which came with some angel hair pasta. He enjoyed it very much. Service is, as I said above, "relaxed". If you are planning to see a concert or show afterwards, then plan ample time to allow the relaxed service to unfold (a.k.a this is not fast food!!) We had a 6:00 reservation, and we were able to make our 7:30 concert time with about 10 minutes to spare. The University location is conveniently located near Thompson Hall, the subway, and Union Station (Via Rail and Go).

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    [03.2026] Sweets

    Cafe Landwer - Salmon Salad! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

    Salmon Salad! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood

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    Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Panang

    Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

    4.4(3.9k reviews)
    1.5 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$

    P2 Thai Chicken Wings - The chicken wings were okay, quite fragrant…read more P3 Chef Nuit's Pad Thai - The stir-fried noodles were on the sour side, not highly recommended. P4 Pad Gra Prow - The best dish! We chose mild spicy, which wasn't spicy at all. P5 Khao Soi - Golden noodles, very delicious, the coconut milk flavor permeated the noodles, and the meat was quite tender. P6 Pad See Ew - It tasted like wide rice noodles, delicious! We chose beef and extra shrimp. P7 Coconut Sorbet - Coconut milk ice cream, not bad, a little too sweet, and had a little bit of coconut meat. Mango Sticky Rice - The mango sticky rice was average, nothing particularly delicious. P8 Thai Iced Tea - A little sweet and a little too sweet. Fresh Coconut Water - Very refreshing and fresh coconut water. Compared to other Thai restaurants in Toronto, this one was the best!

    Started off with the shrimp chips, which were incredibly crispy and flavorful, the portion was…read moregenerous and great for sharing. For the main course, the beef pad see ew arrived piping hot; although it was a little on the saltier side, the flavor was amazing, and I loved the chili oil on the side. The highlight of the meal was the mango sticky rice. They nailed the mango-to-rice ratio, which is something many places that have this dessert struggle with. Service was super attentive and friendly throughout the evening.

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    Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Pork Skewer

    Pork Skewer

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    Evviva Breakfast & Lunch - French toast

    Evviva Breakfast & Lunch

    3.8(496 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $$

    I concur with Weiqi's 4-star review of this tourist spot right near all Toronto's big attractions…read more For tourists, this is as good as it gets! Food was top notch. No complaints at all. If you crave diner food from back in your home town, this would be recommended by me in the area. Atmosphere and service a commensurate for a higher end place that you would expect from a large city restaurant with bold and bright interior including views onto some interesting walkways and roads as well as great service from friendly staff. They look ready to handle large volumes so don't be put off if they are busy with crowds in this area, they got you!

    While the wait staff was friendly and helpful and the place itself was super cute, the vegan…read morebreakfast I got left a lot to be desired. I got the traditional Benedict and was excited about the vegan sunny side up eggs. The photo on the menu was clearly of a non-vegan version bc as soon as I got my dish I knew it wasn't going to be good. Not only was there very little hollandaise, but it had no flavor at all. Neither did the eggs. It's like they figured out how to get the look and texture but gave up there. I couldn't eat them. And the bacon was also awful. It smelled like a bag of dog treats. I've had phenomenal vegan bacon at many places but whatever this was, was not good at all. Overall, it was very expensive and very disappointing.

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    Hawker - vegan - Updated May 2026

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