Good food. Service was good. Excellent server. Kitchen backed up so we were impatient as we had a…read moreconcert to go to. They did their best to accommodate us Next time we will not make post dinner arrangements and enjoy our dinner even more

Away from the city centre area, but if you have a car, not an issue. A small place with the homely…read morefeel to it. They do serve meat dishes as well, but are Vegan and Vegetarian friendly. The two ladies are knowledgeable and can tell you what is vegan what is not. Had Coconut and Lentil with Vegetables Soup with Toast and a Spicy Rice and Veggie Wrap with the same soup. Saw a morning glory muffin which was Vegan and gluten free and somehow I heard it calling me. The muffin was delicious. With greens, carrots and coconut was amazing. The best part it had very little sugar. Only if I had it warmed. The soup and wrap came quickly after. The soup had almost entire lentils which we assumed would be under cooked. We were wrong. The lentils cooked to perfection. The coconut milk creamy. A bit under seasoned for the Mrs, but I didn't mind. I did want some spice though. Added some black pepper but didn't do anything. The wrap with lots of salad greens and rice. Carrots and veggies. The rice and tortilla was warm. The service was good as well. The place has a small area for buying some nut milk and other stuff. There is also a shelf full of books for customers sit and enjoy.

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!

We liked this place so much we returned the following day…read more The first visit I had a quite good iced chocolate chai. (I'm always excited to find chocolate chai.) The berry scone was amazing as well. I wished the tea place we went to the day before in Gravenhurst (Blue Willow Tea Shop) made their scones as good as this. Farmer's Daughter's scones were sweet and didn't need jam. The chocolate chip cookies were fantastic as well. I liked the husband's edamame avocado bean salad. The son got a pasta combo for $18.99. I really liked his mac and cheese; the pasta salad was fine. I wasn't a fan of his peanut butter chocolate chip cookie (too much pb, not enough choc) The daughter really liked her potatoes dauphinois. Her side of roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, and broccoli were fine, but the pierogies were exceptional. This place drains your wallet little by little. I suggested it because I thought it would make sense to have a cheaper lunch but I'm not sure it was. Especially by the time we got dessert. (But it was worth it!) The next day the husband and I had the lentil wrap - he ordered it the first day and was a fan. It was kind of like Amy's brand of samosas but better and fresh. It definitely grows on you. The daughter was not as into her chicken with cornflake breading. The son got the lasagna but thought the previous day's mac n cheese was better.

Lovely little gourmet grocery store and cafe. We picked up a few very tasty homemade rice krispy…read moretreats, a delicious coffee, and some homemade strawberry plum jam. Service was friendly. If they stayed open a little later they could get a lot more service. I walked in 5 minutes before closing and they locked the door behind me. My husband said 6 or 7 people walked up and were turned away in the 10 minutes I was in. Sandwiches looked good, I wish I could spend more time. Lovely baskets and plants as well.

The food at The Library was cold and although there were attempts to design the plates, it wasn't…read moreto my liking. Service was great and staff kept asking if everything was to our liking. Ambience was superb. It was rustic in style and library setting. Reminded me of the days when libraries was the place to do research for those school projects.

Excellent food and service. Delicious and creative presentation. We all loved it and would go…read moreagain.

I wanted to like i since is local but I have never felt like I wasted $88 more. Let's start with…read morefact a week after placing order online I'm asking restaurant when's my food going to be ready and they hadnt realised i even ordered; but then all the food is tasteless and one order even missing food (my sushi ordered 4 got 3). Am I the only one who thinks a chickpea salad- the chickpeas need to be soft and cooked? Not raw and so hard could break tooth. Her burger I ate right after receiving and still bun broke apart before even biting in and it was completely tasteless besides the mustard. Her muffins on her web page said they were 2 inches wide by 1.5 inches high NOPE they were smaller! Enclosed pictures. Would I recommend HELL NO. I even noticed on the find vegan food web page called happy cow the owner made a 5 star review (the only review on the page) be careful where you eat and do your research ahead of time. I don't think beach vegie is priced fairly and it does not taste good, I do not recommend

Once you get a taste of Xan's food, you'll start to crave it…read more PS I'm not a vegan! Looking forward to the summer to eat so much more of her specials.

Stopped in to check out this new spot (open less than a month at the time of this review) on a…read morerainy Saturday. Was warmly greeted which is always a great start! Being a fan of the Bakes by the Lake lunch and treats, I was excited to see they had expanded and were offering more options to the gluten free and vegan community. The tea room is beautifully and elegantly decorated. From the light fixtures to the cutlery, it shows they have put much thought and energy into the vision they have for the space. I was definitely impressed! The menu offers a little bit of everything. My boyfriend, who isn't gluten free tried a gluten free beer and really enjoyed it. We were there around lunch so we opted for sandwiches. Not having to ask if something could be removed or was gluten free was so nice. We swapped half's of sandwiches and loved both. My boyfriend had no idea it was vegan cheese until I told him after he ate his half. He said he would order it again. The Gourmet Grilled Cheese had the upper hand with the black truffle dip that came with it - sooo good. How can you go wrong with black truffle anything?! :) All and all, was a terrific dining experience. We will be back for sure! They offer live music, brunch, lunch and dinner and also have a very nice patio. The customer service was spot on too. Being family run was really nice to see too. Can't wait to see how great this place does!

We had a lovely lunch on the patio. Definitely a hidden gem. Service was great, staff were very…read moreattentive. I met a friend that I hadn't seen in a while and didn't feel rushed at all. In fact we stayed so long they as if we were staying for dinner. Lunch was delicious. Healthy and fresh food. I will de go back .

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)

Shine is my absolute favourite restaurant in Orillia. You cannot go wrong with anything you order…read more The bacon cheeseburger, mushroom sandwich, chicken souvlaki, or gnocci are all incredible. In fact, they are so good that I have not tried anything else as I keep coming back for more. The caesar salad is delicious and it is impossible to tell that it is vegan. If there's only one place to try, I would definitely recommend Shine.

Happened to be in town at lunch and had been told by a couple friends to check this place out. I'm…read moreglad I did! The service was friendly and helpful. I got my order to go and it didn't take along to prepare. The king oyster pulled pork sandwich was excellent! Full of flavour and the gluten free bun was fresh and fluffy. The Cali livin salad was nice and light. A great balance with the sandwich. I would highly recommend this place, whether you have dietary restrictions or not, the flavour will not disappoint!

Great real authentic food and with really affordable prize…read moreservice was fast, many food options available

Enjoyed a delicious meal from Maitreya last night. We ordered takeout for a birthday celebration…read more Samosas to start were perfect - filled with my favourite potatoes and peas and came with their own sauce. Then Chicken Kadai, my husband loved the tender chicken. Prawns in a curry sauce and let's not forget the vegetarian dishes - Bhindi Masala and Aloo Gobi - Yum!, with Jeera rice and Garlic Naan to round out the meal. Thank you Maitreya for a wonderful meal! Service for take out was friendly on an usually busy day Ambiance? They have been open a while now and it is still evolving. We ate at home but I like that the tables are spaced so you don't have to squeeze through small spaces to get to a table and can talk to each other without having to raise your voice to be heard.

Liam Rieder gives me good service Everytime I walk in. his happy attitude always brightens my day…read moreand puts a smile on my face. promote him to manager. Also make it so I can bring my dog into the store.

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