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    Queen Street Commons Cafe

    4.7 (15 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Vegan
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Tomato peanut soup with a lemon ginger tea. Just what the doctor ordered ;)
    Laura Q.

    Such a wonderful idea, having volunteers run a cafe that is accessible for all in a relatively low-income community. Food ranges from $2-6 which is incredibly cheap and its delicious too! So far I've been 3 times and each time has brought with it fantastic food and a warm welcome. The first time I had the chickpea burger (it was my first time having a vegetarian burger so I wasn't sure what to expect). You could tell they were homemade and had excellent flavour, almost like hummus but more spices and a different texture. Very enjoyable :) The second time I had Ethiopian lentils with rice which was deliciously spiced and flavoured, and even the basmati rice was perfectly cooked. Today I had the tomato and peanut soup which hit the spot on a cold day, especially when I was feeling a bit under the weather. Each time I've been here, the staff have been very friendly and the food comes within 5 minutes even on their busiest days. The restaurant is very clean and they provide board games, cards, and books. There's an espresso bar which I have yet to try out but it looks great too! Overall, I would highly recommend this place. They've got a great selection of vegetarian food at fantastic prices, and you're also supporting a good cause, helping low-income people in the community to eat healthy, affordable meals.

    a view of the street through the door
    Felicia Y.

    I've been looking forward to checking this place out and today, I finally had the chance! It is a special space with lots to see, eat and do. It is run by friendly volunteers who keep the place very clean. They have a coffee bar, kitchen/sandwich bar, and shelves of handmade goods, books and board games. Their food is absolutely delicious at more-than-fair prices! Me and my boyfriend had 2 large coffees, an oatmeal raisin cookie and a chickpea burger with a side of quinoa salad all for less than $10! The chickpea burger came with four toppings and I'd highly recommend trying their spicy hummus! With such good food and good vibes, I just can't wait to go back!

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    I love this place. They have so many choices for food. I go there all the time even when i don't have much money.

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    Review Highlights - Queen Street Commons Cafe

    The chickpea burger came with four toppings and I'd highly recommend trying their spicy hummus!

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    The Yeti

    The Yeti

    4.4
    (60 reviews)
    0.4 km
    $$

    Wow. What a great way place…read more Down to earth, eclectic, great food and truly a great dining experience. Wouldn't change a thing. Love the cozy feeling, the sixties tables, the mismatched plates, the local farm to table suppliers and awesome service.

    We stopped by for a quick drink and bite after seeing this place recommended in the Coffee Passport…read morefor K dubs, but unfortunately it ended up being a major letdown. We ordered two iced lattes: raspberry and lavender. They were ok, but nothing particularly memorable regarding the roasted beans they used. The bamboo straws were also frustratingly flimsy and kept breaking, which was especially annoying since the syrups settled at the bottom and you really needed the straws to mix the drinks properly. The major issue was the food service. We ordered a cinnamon bun and the Pregnant Sasquatch sandwich alongside our drinks, then waited nearly 30 minutes while watching people who ordered after us receive their food. When I finally went up to ask, it turned out the cashier had forgotten to send our order to the kitchen. This was stressful since we had an appointment in Toronto later in the afternoon. The cinnamon bun was then handed to us, which was sitting on the counter the whole time. Another 15 minutes later, a staff member came over to tell us they had run out of the artisan bun for the sandwich, so we had to choose an alternative. At that point, after all the delays and confusion, it honestly felt like some kind of compensation would've been appropriate. I ended up switching to sourdough bread. After waiting yet another 10 minutes, I asked if we could just cancel the sandwich altogether. The cashier assured us it was coming, and it finally arrived about 5 minutes later. To be fair, when I asked what happened, the cashier explained that they were very busy. But - there wasn't even much of a line when we placed our order, so the explanation didn't really add up. And unfortunately, after nearly an hour of waiting and spending around $30 on drinks and food, the sandwich itself was mid at best, Overall, the experience just didn't live up to the hype, and we probably won't be back.

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    Flimsy straw
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    Salmon lox
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    Plant Matter Kitchen

    Plant Matter Kitchen

    4.1
    (78 reviews)
    81.4 km
    $$

    Delicious lunch on our way home from Niagara Falls Ontario. Great food! Great customer service, she…read moreeven heated the milk for my tea! Such a sweet place either way plenty of seating, it has a great vibe!

    We stopped there on our way to Toronto. Very cute, little place in the suburbs of London. It has a…read morelittle upscale vibe which we weren't expecting and looking for as we were in a rush to eat dinner and get going. Despite that, we decided to stay hoping it will not take long to get food, eat and go. The server was very nice, he provided us details on current specials and have us time to decide. I believe they change menu seasonally as some of the items I did see online were not on the menu. I went with the wild mushroom Flatbread and husband got their burger with fries. Food came out pretty quickly and it was delicious. The Flatbread had a nice and strong mushroom'y flavor, fries were fresh and nicely seasoned and the burger was amazing. The sauce that they gave worn the fries was delicious. You could really taste that the food is higher quality. We also got two cheesecakes to go (espresso and vanilla with berries) but these were a disappointment. Not sure if because they were in the car for 3h (I still put them in the fridge for 30 minutes before we ate them) or they are just not the best. Not sure. They were also very tiny pieces for the price. The entire dinner was on a pricey side but we enjoyed our and I would recommend this place for a date night or if you want to get something more high end.

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    Bahn Mi sandwich with potato wedges
    Bahn Mi sandwich with potato wedges
    Banh Mi Sandwich
    Banh Mi Sandwich
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    Zen Gardens

    Zen Gardens

    4.2
    (153 reviews)
    66.5 km
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    Ok, so I rarely write reviews. I find them a bit of a waste of time, and I'm firmly against writing…read moreone if you dislike the restaurant. Hence why we're here. Well, at first I was a bit on the fence about ordering cause of the vegetarian/vegan menu, I like my meat, love meat, got to have my protein dammit! But wow! was I ever surprised and happy about following my gut and choosing to go there. You see, I'm from Vancouver, and if you know a bit about my hometown is that you know we have a very large asian population. Heck, I'd even go as far as saying it's my second language, (my first language is English and my parents are Chilean...never spoken a word of it) but I've been around it so much somehow, I feel I could get by given the chance. So, by examining the pictures from the online menu, I thought to myself; If the food is anything remotely like the pictures, it looks exactly like my fav spot in Vancouver - Congee Noodle King- also a must try if you're in east Vancouver. Just trust my absent Asian ancestry ok?! I ordered the N65. Fried Noodles with Steamed and Stir-Fried Bean Curd, and as a request asked them to make it spicy to which they happily and kindly obliged. This dish was packed with flavour. Oh em gee! Loaded with fresh crunchy veggies, the noodles were spot on: thin, velvety and a lot of them. Makes for some healthy slurps! Oh, did I mention the meat? No, I didn't, because it didn't have any, and I have never not missed something so much. The crispy fried bean curds tasted like deep fried spare ribs. My pupils dilated a bit. And that's ok cause I went into a food coma, got to heaven and wrote a review about the very first Asian restaurant I try in Toronto and I'm already planning to go back. If you give this place less than 5 stars you don't know food, Asian food or how to speak it so go on and chew on some meat! Thank you for the wonderful and friendly service as well. I shall return. How do you say that in Mandarin? Cheers! - Patricio

    Zen Gardens is such a nostalgic experience for me! The food and service are both amazing. My Family…read moreand I always used to go here many years ago, and I can not believe the atmosphere and food is still as good as ever. Staff is kind, food is very tasty and overall consistent, and the atmosphere is amazing. Overall, I would definitely recommend Zen Gardens as a food spot to anyone else in search of a good occasional lunch!

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    Branding between the doors
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    Cross-section of my pork pastry
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    Raw Aura

    Raw Aura

    4.3
    (154 reviews)
    73.9 km
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    The food was absolutely outstanding--fresh, creative, beautifully presented, and full of flavor…read more Every dish exceeded our expectations and proved that plant-based cuisine can be both nourishing and incredibly delicious. What made the experience even more memorable was the service. Our server was one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and attentive people we've ever encountered. They took the time to answer questions, offer recommendations, and genuinely made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout our meal.

    Fantastic food! Great service! Lovely ambiance! I am visiting from Texas. As a raw vegan, before…read moreembarking on my trip to Toronto I searched and found Raw Aura. Last night my cousin (not a raw vegan) and I dined there. She enjoyed this beet juice and loved it so much that took two more juices home. I enjoyed their turmeric latte and fresh ginger/lemon teas. My cousin and I shared their falafel and cauliflower wraps and loved it. My cousin truly enjoyed their miso soup. I took a platter of all their desserts to share with my family tonight at my cousins birthday. I also took their two breads and kale chips home and am enjoying them. If you are a raw vegan you don't need any convincing. If you are not and have a lot of misconceptions about how raw vegan food looks like or tastes like I guarantee you, you will not be disappointed.

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    Ravioli appetizer (1/2 order)
    Ravioli appetizer (1/2 order)
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    Cinnamon toast smoothie
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    Queen Street Commons Cafe - cafes - Updated August 2026

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