Fantastic food! Great service! Lovely ambiance! I am visiting from Texas. As a raw vegan, before embarking 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. read more

I was so happy yo see this type of place in this area. I am from California and was delighted by the presentation, taste, and friendliness of the staff. I also walked away with all their chocolate desserts which have been delightful gifts to my family as I go around and visit. Thanks for all that you do, Merci! read more

Raw Aura - Ravioli appetizer (1/2 order) - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I haven't been here in years as their hours are limited but they were open as I walked by today. I popped in and got a taco salad and treat trio to go. Their food is all vegan and gluten free but it is raw. The food is creative and tasty and the salad was flavourful. I like that there were no beans or corn like a traditional taco salad but I wish there was more walnut taco "meat". I was so hungry so I finished it before taking a pic. I also ate the chocolate peanut butter cup before the pic. The treats in the trio were rich and decadent. I often don't like raw desserts due to the high coconut oil but these were very chocolaty and nice (still dense and sticky). They have seating inside and a small patio. It was nice to revisit this restaurant. read more

Raw Aura - menus in a window of a restaurant - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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We found raw aura through Yelp and google reviews. We knew we wanted to eat something healthy and in the Port Arthur area and found Raw Aura a raw vegan healthy place! We arrived around 12 on a Thursday- heads up we didn't park on the street, we parked at the library nearby and walked. When we arrived we were greeted and sat outside since the weather was so nice. When we sat we checked out the menu- me and my husband decided to get two different things so we could split it and share- he got the cauliflower taco and I got the burrito. We also got two smoothies - I got the chocolate almond butter smoothie which was really good- you could tell it was healthier or without any sugar but felt healthy! The burrito was good! For raw food it was pretty good! They had a small salad next to it and the sauce they used complimented it well- I will say once I ate half of it I thought If I kept eating it would be too much. The cauliflower tacos were pretty good! They had kelp noodles and the sauce was also good. One huge thing to note was when the smoothies came so did the bees, there were so many bees to the point where we couldn't enjoy our drinks and meal bc they would sit on our food. They did apologize but we decided to finish eating fast and take our smoothies to go then leave. Overall- if I lived in the area I would definitely be back and try some of their other food but since I don't live near so I probably will not be back. If you're in the area check this place out but be aware of the bees! read more

Raw Aura - Cinnamon toast smoothie - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Finally came here again after many many years (maybe four?) - and was quite pleasantly surprised! My friend and I shared the falafel wrap as well as the pad thai, ending with a blueberry cashew cheesecake. I thoroughly enjoyed the falafel wrap; it felt substantial and filling, and yet had many interesting flavours and textures from the sprouted chickpeas, hummus, and tzatziki. We both weren't expecting much, but agreed that it ended up being one of the better options we got. The pad thai, on the other hand, was slightly more disappointing. I would dare say that the noodles at Raw Aura are less impressive, perhaps because the zucchini noodles end up being soggy. I would much prefer if this dish were made with all kelp noodles. The "pad Thai" sauce was also quite off - I found it too sweet. The cheesecake was a wonderful way to finish off the meal! It felt super rich, and still retained much of the creamy texture not unlike real cream cheese. I loved the streak of sauce along the bottom, which added a lovely pop of flavour and sweetness. Definitely would be down to come again, particularly with the nicer weather and patio seating! Would definitely come back for the wrap, mmmm. read more

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This is the best raw food I've ever eaten! I wish we had raw food like this in San Francisco. The food is so flavorful and delicious. Me and my husband got the lemon pepper alfredo and the falafel wrap. Both exceeded expectations on taste and were more filling than expected. Great service! read more

Wow. We were super impressed. If anyone is in doubt that gluten-free and vegan food can taste great, they need to pay a visit to Raw Aura. We had the Sour Cream & Onion Kale Chips (8/10) Yellow Coconut Curry Noodles (9.5/10), Falafel Wrap (9/10). We also ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch smoothie as a dessert which we actually weren't too impressed with. Was a lot less sweet than we thought it would be (I think they might have missed putting in the banana). When the waitress asked what we thought, I was honest about it and she ended up making us another one, and this time around you could taste the banana, which definitely made it better (6.5/10), though still nothing special. read more

Raw Aura - Sour Cream & Onion Kale Chips (8/10) - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Service was unpleasant. I called prior to see if I could make a reservation and the individual on the line was flat out rude. They told me that there would only be walk-in patio dining available for the rest of the night and that I couldn't make a reservation. When we arrived we had to awkwardly wait to be approached by the waitress who told us that they had no seating available. ( there were two open tables? ) Two men that had come after us just sat down at both the tables. We wanted to leave at this point but I've read the yelp reviews- and they all rave about this place so I wanted to personally see what all this hype was for. I asked the server how long the wait would be and she told me about 30-40 minutes. She added my name to the list and we walked around the area for a bit- after 40 minutes we still had received no call. We walked back over to now see two open tables... and the server greeted us by saying "I was just thinking about you guys!"... probably just to cover the fact that they run their restaurant in a disorganized manner. Food came out quickly but it was not what we expected. Cold pasta honestly did not appeal to me. The food tasted flavourful but it would have been so much better if they just used vegan noodles instead of literal spiralled zucchini- overall it was just too much read more

Raw Aura - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I came here the other night and had a really good experience. Everything was gluten and dairy free, which made me super happy. The waitress was really nice and the menu was quite extensive. We ordered the chocolate mint ganache cake and the almond butter cups. By the time our food came I wasn't feeling the best but I still tried the desserts. I really enjoyed my cake. The chocolate topping was a little too rich but once I removed some of it I really enjoyed the cake. It had a nice texture and the base was made out of walnuts and dates. It was a nice light sweet treat. My friend's almond butter cups were a bit too sweet for me but they were still good. I can imagine I would like them more if my stomach wasn't hurting. I would definitely love to come back to try their dinner menu. They also have an extensive tea menu with 12 different varieties. read more

Raw Aura - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Truly awesome experience here discovering what is raw food! A probably not-so-hidden gem in Port Credit and it showed as the restaurant can seat about 20 at most. We were lucky to be able to secure a table for two while noticing that other people had to be turned away/put on the waiting list. I've never really had well put-together raw food before so this was such an awesome find to learn more about this food philosophy. The chef and kitchen team work in an open kitchen that is just behind the counter. You can see everything they are doing and were happy to answer any of our questions directly. We browsed the menu extensively trying to get a feel for all the different items offered. Prices for appetizers and mains average $15 which I find very reasonable. We were finally able to settle on a few items after getting recommendations from the chef and server. 1. Ravioli - thin slices of raw red beet with cashew ricotta cheese between the slices with red pepper marinara and kale chip crumble on top. The chef said it was one of the popular items and we could see why. The earthy taste of the beets with the smooth cashew butter and red pepper marinara just build on each other. 2. Miso Me Please - a generous portion of miso soup, sans the dash (fish) stock, but with a blend of red and white miso. There was kale, kelp noodles, and nori to give some substance to the soup. For myself, I wish there were more kelp noodles because they were delicious but the soup itself was really filling and sustaining. It tasted just like a miso soup you would find at a Japanese restaurant but the kale and kelp noodles enhanced it more. I think if they were to incorporate some tofu then that would be the perfect dish for me. 3. My friend had the sweet and sour noodles after agonizing over all the delicious choices. The server said it was a crowd-pleaser and a great introductory dish into the world of raw cuisine. The base of zucchini and kelp noodles served well to soak up the really addicting almond butter and apple cider sauce. The addition of red peppers, red onions, and romaine gave the dish some crunchiness too. We didn't leave anything left on the plate. We were too full for dessert but their selection looked very very extensive. All told, we were very impressed by the food here. The service is super friendly and casual. It's a small independent place so reservations would be recommended. read more

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We loved everything we tried today, it was totally worth the 1 hour drive to get there! We had the taco salad, yellow curry zucchini noodles, carrot cake and a creamsicle smoothie. The taco salad was flavorful, and the creamsicle very fragrant and refreshing. I was particularly impressed with the curry noodles. My husband thought it came with too much sauce but I loved it. The zucchini was freshly spiraled so it was firm enough and did not get soggy. The sauce was creamy, mildly spicy and had a very distinctive flavor. The raw carrot cake (which tasted more like a raw vegan cheesecake) was also very unique, it contains ginger which gave for cake a very unique taste. We were also happy with the service. Our server was knowledgeable and patient, she came by half a dozen times to refill our water; our glasses were always full. It was an overall lovely meal, I cant wait to vsit again to sample other items on their menu. read more

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I took my partner here yesterday evening for a dinner date. I was so happy I found this place because there aren't that many raw vegan food restaurants around. I made a reservation by phone and upon arriving they sat us immediately. Jessica, our waitress was kind enough to let us switch to the patio on a beautiful sunny evening. From already peaking at their menu, I had an idea of what I wanted. Everything seemed so good I wish I could've tried it all. I ordered: the kale chips (sour cream and onion or cheddar were the options) we went for the first. Not bad! I wish they had an original flavour seasoned with salt and lemon. Regardless it was nice a touch to the miso soup I had ordered for my main. Nice and crispy to add texture :) and full of flavour I also ordered: the beet ravioli to start with. This was by far the most delicious thing ever! I can't wait to go back and order it again. Everything was fresh, the flavours complimented each other and it was nice to have a pasta dish without the gluten! For our mains my partner ordered the Olive Tapenade Pasta dish. I ordered the half portion of miso soup (mostly because my stomach wasn't feeling well and I didn't want to skip out on trying Raw Aura) We both usually offer the other to try the dishes we ordered but you know we were enjoying our food too much because it slipped our mind completely! I'm just happy that our plates were licked clean at the end! It was getting chilly, and it was starting to get busy. So we got dessert to go. I ordered the carrot cheesecake and my partner got the chocolate banana cake. The carrot cake was a bit disappointing because the carrot got got completely lost in the cinnamon and spices used. It tasted more like pumpkin and I couldn't finish it all because it was irritating my throat. The spices were overpowering, so I just picked at the "cream cheese filling" which was delicious! The chocolate banana cake was delicious, very rich but delicious! Jessica was so sweet enough to pop in two of the almond butter cups in our dessert take out as well! This was super sweet of her. They were rich, fresh and tasted better than the sugary crap you find in the stores! We will definitely be back to try other things on the menu! read more

Raw Aura - Beet Ravioli - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Damn this place is good! Would give 6 STARS if I could! My sister and I came to this restaurant on a weekday for dinner. The restaurant is small, cozy, and cute.  Many tables were taken, but we were able to grab one on the patio. Would recommend making a reservation if your party is large, and probably a good idea on the weekend. I found the menu to have a good amount of variety.  The waitress informed us all food is served cold since the restaurant has a raw menu. The only warm dish is the miso soup. As per the recommendation of our waitress, we both ordered the Pad Thai. HOLY MOLY WAS IT GOOD! I highly recommend this dish! I really enjoyed the combination of the zucchini and kelp noodles, crunchy almonds, and the sauce. For dessert, we ordered one slice of each of the Banana Chocolate Cake and Blueberry Cheesecake. Both were delicious! A carnivore would have a hard time believing they are vegan. I preferred the Blueberry Cheesecake over the Banana Chocolate Cake. OVERALL: HIGHLY impressed with this restaurant! Anything raw and/or vegan is my jam, and this is definitely on the top of places I have been around Toronto. Looking forward to coming back to explore more of the menu. read more

Raw Aura - Pad Thai - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Tip: Reservations are a MUST if you're planning to dine on Friday + weekend. There are only a few tables inside, so it tends to fill up! Changing my review as waitress has changed her attitude...for the better! :) Freshly squeezed juices are great! Yes, they are $7-8 for a tall glass, but I've enjoyed every one that I've ordered. They are decent value especially if you compare them to those tiny bottles that you'd buy at Whole Foods. When deciding what to order, I usually look at the specials first on the blackboard to see if I feel like anything there. If not, I then refer to the menu. I decided on the "Bacon & Cheese" burger ($17) - but keep in mind this is a raw, vegan joint so it's made out of veg to taste like those elements that carnivores are used to. Burger was yummy! Portion looks on the small side, but it really fills you up! Burstin' Burrito ($15) was good too, especially with that yummy "sour cream" sauce. I think it's made out of some kinda nut cream. Desserts are another MUST order! I ordered the Carrot Cake and although the slice looks on the smaller side, it is dense and totally shareable between 2 people. Small, but great place that feels more downtown than suburbs. One of the few non-hyped place in Port Credit! read more

Great service Fantastic juices Beautiful food Great location Nothing better The best owner read more

My family and I love this place. We ordered the taco salad, lemon pepper Alfredo, and two smoothies. My kids even eat the taco salad which is a first! This place is spectacular, please give it some love, PC read more

Food here is fesh, beautifully presented, and flavourful. The decor is really nice too - the table was a section of tree trunk! Had the kale chips, burstin burrito, and yellow curry zucchini noodles. Service was efficient and food came out quickly. Price point is a bit on the higher end for lunch. The bowl of kale chips were quite sizeable, and super tasty (cheesy flavour). They had just the right amount of crisp. Considering the price of a bag of kale chips in supermarkets/health food stores, I thought the kale chips at raw aura were reasonably priced for the quantity and quality ($8). The burrito was delicious - fresh and balanced. As for the zucchini noodles, I actually wasn't a big fan of the yellow curry sauce, but otherwise found the noodles and other ingredients to be good. Next time I'd want to try the bolognese or pad thai. read more

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Want to try something different? Check these guys out. I like taking guests here. They always enjoy the experience and feel great afterwords. No post thanksgiving dinner feeling! Lots of great flavours. Sometimes we just need more veggies! read more

When I hear raw foods, I think ice cream or a smoothie. I'm more a junk food vegan and avoid the whole raw food movement. I know raw is the way to go for our health and such, but I've had bad experiences with it. While searching "vegan" around the GTA, Raw Aura came up and unfortunately ignored it. Damn, I admit it, I'm so stupid for not trying this place sooner. I read stellar reviews from carnivores, if carnivores are giving this place 5 stars, I have no excuse but to give them a try. MIND BLOWN! Many suggested the pasta bolongnese and the Cinnamon Toast Crunch and they were not lying. I couldn't believe what I was eating. This has to be the best pasta I've had. I know that's a serious statement but you cannot go wrong with a sustainable, cruelty free, quality meal. I'll definitely be back to try more. Go green! read more

Raw Aura - Pasta Bolognese. THE BEST! Order it now!! - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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The food is off the charts delicious!!! The service is friendly and warm. The restaurant is charming and homey. I wish it was closer, I would go every day. It tastes great, good for you and comforting. It is a gem find! read more

Very tasty food. Been here a few times and they never disappoint. Defiantly try the cheesy kale chips. Wow! So good.

Raw Aura was absolutely incredible. I didn't expect this from vegan food at all, and this is an amazing place if you want to try something new and healthy. I've never had vegan or even vegetarian food for that matter but Raw Aura has definitely made me a fan. We started with the kale chips in sour cream and onion flavor and they were great. I was suprised at just how much they gave! It's big heaping portion in a deep bowl. There's almost no way you can finish them with two people so we ended up taking them home (the perfect snack!). We ended up getting two noodle dishes and were blown away just how much flavor there was. And not only there's a lot of flavors, they are authentic flavors. We ended up getting the yellow coconut curry noodles and the pad Thai and both had flavors that would rival most Thai restaurants; and they're not even cooked! The first bite was phenomenal, just an explosion of flavors - the tamarind really shines here in the pad Thai. We did find it a bit sweet (especially nearing the bottom of the dish where there is a lot of sauce, and the zucchini noodles really picking it up). The curry and coconut flavors were wonderful in the other dish and reminded me of Khao soi. Except the zucchini noodles were nice and had some crunch to them. Doeep in mind all these dishes are cold and they don't cook anything here, which was one of the questions we had. I love the atmosphere here, it's quaint and there's a lot of charm. The tables are made from tree trunks! The service was really friendly and our waitress explained everything very well! read more

Raw Aura - Kale chips (sour cream and onion flavor) - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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This place is a hidden Vegan gem. Customer service was excellent. The waiter came right away and was attentive. We had the kale chips. They were a good balance of crunchy and cheesy. The Taco salad and Lemon Alfredo were very hearty and it's clear they used fresh ingredients. We were stuffed but managed room for dessert. The chocolate banana cake was good, but the taste of the banana was too prominent in case you don't like that type of thing. Overall cute Mom and Pop shop. Left feeling full and satisfied. read more

Fresh food. Love what they can do with raw ingredients here. Very inventive and even omnivores who skew carnivore can find something to enjoy/get hooked on here. Like the breadsticks or the big salad. Dressings are also very tasty. read more

Honestly I didn't think I would like a meal that's fully raw at all but the food here blew me away and taught me a lot. This restaurant was suggested to me by a friend so we decided to try it out together. It's a cute little space in Port Credit. Because I'm not familiar with lots of raw meals I asked the waitress for suggestions and I decided to order the lemon pepper zoodles (zucchini noodles) because she said that they're popular. First of all, our dishes came out super fast. The speed was comparable to fast food (I guess it makes sense because they don't need to cook it). The zoodles has a lot of flavor (kind of a nutty sauce). I do wish there was more toppings (something crunchy). I definitely recommend it if you've never tried a fully raw meal! read more

Raw Aura - Lemon pepper zoodles - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Best vegan in town. I've taken all my first dates here. Yummy food yummier vibes. Loooooooove it's whole RAW AURA!!!!! I'm all about auras and destiny's and each date I've taken here has ended up a major player in my life. read more

I found this restaurant a couple years ago and now my friend and I meet there a couple times a year to catch up. I usually don't make a reservation but I did last night which was great, because we got a cozy spot by the window! It was so nice because we were both able to sit on the bench and look into the restaurant, which has such a nice feel. I usually have the pad thai or yellow coconut noodles, but last night, I tried the 'Burtin' Burrito'! The tortilla is so soft and has been dehydrated for three days before being served! I was especially keen on the meal because of the fresh guacamole and salsa. It was so delicious, I could have eaten two (but actually, I was still hungry after one!)! To fill myself up, I ordered an almond butter cup which really hit the spot! I was so excited about it, I forgot to take a picture (oops!) My friend had the special - the alfredo pasta. I just had a bite and it was delicious as well (but I liked the burrito better!). Overall, the restaurant has great food, ambiance, and staff. Would highly recommend it for anyone into eating a raw vegan diet. read more

Raw Aura - Burstin' Burrito - a MUST eat at Raw Aura - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Surprisingly filling, and absolutely delicious. Located in the heart of Port Credit, my dinner here felt substantial, was wonderfully tasty and creative, and overall, was the recipe for a refreshing, comfortable, relaxing, evening. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a casual dinner spot in the area that's a little "different" but with a variety of options on the menu. First, parking. From Monday to Saturday, It's free in the evenings along Lakeshore Road and the side streets around the restaurant. Second, the service. Thankfully, we were lucky to have experienced a very friendly server. Food was promptly served, and with a smile. Third, the ambiance. Rustic, comfortable, bright, and clean. On a warm summer evening, the front windows opened up into the patio, and we were able to sit at the table with window seats at the front. Great, relaxing vibe. Fourth, the food. We ordered two types of the zucchini pasta: the Pasta Bolognese and the Yellow Coconut Curry Pasta. Portions were pretty generous, and a variety of flavours and textures. The noodles weren't bland at all; there's a generous amount of sauce and toppings. Wonderfully creative recipes that made for a very filling meal, and also doesn't make you feel sluggish or unhealthy afterwards. Granted, these items don't feel like ACTUAL pasta, but it's a great (tasty) raw replica. A great experience, and we'll definitely be back, especially to try out those desserts! For two people, with tax and tip, we paid around $38.00. read more

Raw Aura - Yellow Coconut Curry Zucchini Pasta. - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I was pleasantly surprised to find a well rated vegan restaurant on the west end. The restaurant is small and charming - the table tops are very cool. On a nice day, the big windows at the front are opened, providing an airy feel to the dining room and lots of light. At first I was concerned that this is a raw restaurant. Allaying my fears, I decided to give it a try, and was rewarded with a good experience. The Pad Thai (a combination of zucchini and kelp noodles, tossed with shredded carrots and a traditional tamarind based sauce, topped with green onions, spiced almonds and a sprig of cilantro) was a good size serving, tasty, with a nice mix of flavors and textures. The Burstin' Burrito (soft sundried tomato and carrot dehydrated tortilla, stuffed with pumpkin seed 'refried beans', guacamole, tomatoes, red peppers, romaine and red onions, topped with a hint of chilli powder, and garnished with cashew 'sour cream') was also a flavorful nice dish; the serving size was a bit on the small size. For dessert, blueberry cheesecake was a good option. All courses were nicely plated and presented. Service was good and efficient. Parking on the street was not an issue on a weekday. Patio seating available. read more

Twice now I've received food that ignored my clear and short medical note entirely. Okay, so as for the objective part of the review if you are lucky enough to not have any dietary issues: basically it's food that isn't cooked - it's just prepared, so this is the creative part of it that appeals to people. However, it just isn't done that well anyway. And one of the cooks - I'm not sure if he's still there was talking about how great these 'absolute sluts' were that came in one day, so that was also unappealing. Anyway, it is what it is. There aren't a lot of healthy food options - but I'd still avoid going again. read more

Get me back to Mississauga as soon as possible for more of this mind-blowing raw vegan food, please! I cannot get it outta my mind. Walking into a restaurant 15 minutes before closing is something I typically avoid (as does anyone who has worked years in the service industry). Doing so in a restaurant where food prep is evermore labor-intensive had me expecting some reluctance on the staff's part. Thankfully, it wasn't so and the food angels at Raw Aura kindly seated us and patiently answered questions and took our (enormous... we were hungry) order. I'm going to tell you from the get-go that this is one of the top 5 raw vegan meals I have ever had. And to make things even sweeter? Prices are reasonable. Know that raw vegan food that's barely mediocre will always be expensive because of the nature of ingredients used (top notch, nutrient-rich). When you're used to eating at such places in New York (think: Pure Food & Wine), you know and accept you're going to walk out healthier, glowing... yet at least $100 dollars poorer (but hey, that glow!) I didn't believe the 2 $ signs Yelp promised, but was so happy I was wrong. The food is heavenly. We started with kale chips (they have flavors of the day and on this day it was sour cream & onion) and if you've had the super market variety, get ready for those pricey things to be but a distant memory (sorry, Brad's, you're too crumbly and overdone with red pepper flavoring for me to spend 7 bucks on you). And if those were superb, I'm not sure there's a superlative for what came next: nachos. I'll put it to you this way, though, one of my dining companions swore she was a meat & potatoes girl (who had only just tried watermelon recently) and she absolutely adored 'em. My love for these delights might not be adequately contained here. A giant tome might not even be able to contain all the accolades. Chewy, flavorful, abundant and so so good for you. All these things. Ditto the pizza I ordered for my main course (and could barely finish half). It's really incredible to think about the fact that all of this delicious food isn't sinful, but incredibly good for you. As my friend noted, "you feel satisfied, but not weighed down." It's the best that food can be. If only I had room for dessert. read more

Finally. Finally. Finally. I had the pleasure of visiting this highly touted, hidden Raw Vegan spot in the bustling 'burb of Port Credit. That is a sentence I never thought I would speak or write in my life, seriously. Admittedly, I'm about as vegan as a 40oz Porterhouse topped with lamb chops and wrapped in bacon. But I stand by my motto of always being willing to give everything a try once (it's almost never steered me wrong). While this wasn't my first raw vegan experience, it was my first in the 905. After reading some of the tantalizing reviews written by several elite pals, Raw Aura has been on my bookmark list for almost 2 years! The issue that kept me from visiting is I was a little gun shy to visit on my own and anytime I recommended it to friends, the response was.... "well I'd rather have meat". Last night all the green stars aligned and I not only managed to visit but managed to bring an actual vegan friend along for the ride - I knew this experience would be best by bringing someone who would appreciate it and I was right. We ordered all the food things! To start we had the Kale Chips, which were puffy, crispy, salty and somehow a little bit cheesy (picture white cheddar flavour), AND an order of vegan nachos! The kale chips were great but the vegan nachos were what really impressed me. Picture deconstructed nachos with a row of guacamole, cashew sour cream (no different in taste from the real sour cream), walnut taco meat and a fresh tomato salsa. Save for the lack of cheese, this was as good as some of the best non-vegan nachos I've ever had. My dining companions had the Pizza (Sprouted buckwheat and sunflower seed flax crust topped with the chef's daily market toppings) and Ravioli (Red beet ravioli are stuffed with a creamy cashew ricotta cheese, red pepper marinara sauce and crisp dehydrated kale chips) respectively, while I went back to my Italian roots and had the Pasta Bolognese. If you're a pasta snob like me, then you're very specific about your pasta, but knowing that this was made with Zucchini noodles tossed in a rich house-made tomato red pepper basil marinara sauce, sunflower seed and sun dried tomato sausage, topped with almond parmesan, I was prepared for it to be a little different then my usual carb and meat fiesta. Different was definitely awesome, the freshness and flavours of this dish were unmatched, truly a culinary delight! The food alone wins them 4 stars but they earn the extra 5th star for price and staff. Where can you realistically get a gourmet dinner main for under $15? I'm not sure which server others are having issues with but our server was super accommodating and friendly. Despite showing up 15 minutes before closing, they were welcoming and did not rush our meal at all. Very appreciative of their hospitality While I'm not going to be giving up my omnivore ways anytime soon, Raw Aura definitely makes an extremely strong case for including a few extra delicious vegan meals to my rotation as they can be as good (if not better) than some of the meals they model themselves after. VEGANCREST Out! ;) PS - next time, the cheese cake is going down. Apparently it's a must read more

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I've been eyeing this place for a while but I don't have too many friends in the raw/vegan scene so haven't heard much about it. I finally decided to end my curiosity and came here for dinner on new year's. As we pulled up to the restaurant my boyfriend asked "where are we?," I replied "Raw aura! A vegan and wheat, dairy and meat free restaurant," excitedly. Trying to hold back a frown he pleaded "Britany, I'm really hungry!" I couldn't help but laugh- but he was a good sport and entertained my request to try something new. For starters we ordered the nachos, Caesar salad and Thank you Berry Much smoothie. The Caesar tasted like a traditional Caesar salad even though it was vegan. The Berry smoothie was impressive! All smoothies are made with hemp milk and sweetened with dates. They are thick, sweet and delicious! Definitely dropping by on those hot summer days for one of these bad boys. The nachos are honestly what blew me away. Described on the menu as: Crispy corn chips served with guacamole, cashew sour cream, fresh tomato salsa and walnut taco meat. I could not believe they could bang out so much flavor from fruits, veggies and nuts. These were so delicious I would choose them over regular beef nachos any day. The only this is the crispy corn chips really get stuck in your teeth, it's a texture if never had before but good nonetheless. For our main entrée I ordered the sweet and sour noodles and my boyfriend ordered the pasta Bolognese. I did not like the sweet and sour noodles. The flavor combination just wasn't for me. It wasn't disgusting or anything like that. Just very bland and not memorable. I kept eating off my boyfriend's plate and I could tell he was getting annoyed because he really enjoyed the pasta Bolognese so I decided to order another one and pack up the sweet and sour noodles to go. The pasta Bolognese is described on the menu as : Zucchini noodles tossed in a rich house made tomato red pepper basil marinara sauce, sunflower seed and sun dried tomato sausage, topped with almond parmesan. I loved tasting the layers of different flavours and the different textures. Keep in mind everything is served at room temperature because it is RAW hence the name raw aura. Overall I was just so impressed that I couldn't leave without ordering dessert even though I had nowhere to put it. If you are a chocolate lover I would recommend trying one of their chocolate desserts because they looked so rich and creamy. I don't like chocolate so I went for the berry cheesecake. I don't want to use the word amazing but it was AMAZING. Being lactose intolerant it felt like Christmas devouring this cake know that there will be no repercussions at the end of the night. I will definitely be coming to raw aura in the near future! read more

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I mostly come here for the desserts as they are vegan, and the cakes are amazing!

Nice little raw organic cuisine in the heart of port credit! Food, dessert and drinks are all pretty good. We ordered cinnamon toast crunch and choco-hemp-a-holic smoothies. Both are excellent 5/5. Appetizer was ravioli, best dish for tonight, delicious, balanced, creative - well done, 5/5. Then falafel wrap and Mediterranean platter followed. Falafel wrap was a bit too salty and too much hot source, I can taste much other flavours, so it is 3/5. The Mediterranean platter is better, still a bit salty, 4/5. We finished with a almond butter square, it was a nice treat, 4/5. read more

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Really like this place. Everything is fresh and the food comes out fairly quickly, even when it's busy. Great service. Great selection on their menu. As a pasta lover I had high expectations, but their Lemon pepper Alfredo delivered. Their almond parmesan is on point t. Seating is a bit limited so if you're a group, I would call in advance read more

Raw Aura - Lemon Pepper Alfredo pasta topped w/ almond parmesan - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Eat here! Really - travel and do whatever you need to do to eat HERE! The food is incredible - fresh, layered, interesting. Everything - every single thing is made in-house. It's all vegan and raw - nothing cooked. And many options are gluten-free too. Does it get any better? (The answer is no!) The open kitchen means the chef chats with you and can answer questions about the food while it is prepared (the chef sings along with their great sound track too!). Just wish it was closer to home - but totally worth the trip to eat HERE! read more

We came here for dessert after having dinner across the street. My friend is gluten and dairy intolerant so when I found this place in google we figured we would give it a shot The restaurant has a nice decor with brick showing and the table tops are sections of a tree trunk. There is a chalk menu listing the desserts. I got some almond butter tarts which where okay, although the chocolate was so rich that was all you could taste. My friend had the mint ganache. The top chocolate was dominated by a fresh mint flavour, and the bottom was a walnut and fig blend I found to be very bland at first, but the more I had, the more I was able to taste. I usually don't eat this type of food, but I would go back and try their main dishes. The gluten free ravioli sounds intriguing read more

Raw Aura - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

My first Raw Food Outing with my friend Paulette Lewis. The Green Juice was excellent. Very earthy, not sweet. There's an Apple version which adds sweetness. The Taco Salad was hearty and delicious. Paulette had the Nachos, she made me one, yummy! Definitely a destination dining experience. I look forward to returning and returning until I've tried it all. Beyond yummy!! read more

Raw Aura - Vegan Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I cannot put into words what an absolute pleasure it was to dine here, but I will certainly try! I fell in love the moment I sat down; the restaurant is open & inviting - which is no surprise, as the staff mirrors those attributes themselves. Everything about my experience brought a smile to my face - the food was fresh, creative (the staff is constantly collaborating to come up with new ideas), and unbelievably delicious (so much so that I came back the next day to be able to try more while in town). During my first visit I tried the "Drink Your Greens" fresh juice, had the Coconut Curry Noodles for my entree & finished up with the Almond Bar. I essentially had the staff order for me - I mean, the owner is hands on in every way, so I figured why not? She led me in the right direction - and I couldn't stop raving about everything to my fiancé. The Coconut Curry was made with zucchini noodles they made to order, and the pineapple cut through the spice perfectly. I was in love with the Almond Bar from first bite; one of the best desserts I've ever had. And, guess what?! I had all this and left FEELING GOOD! Too awesome! My lunch today somehow topped yesterday. I had the Cinnamon Toast Crunch smoothie and was at a loss for words on how delicious it was. Better than any smoothie I've ever had (honestly, I could have one every day - and the head chef shared with me that he actually does! haha). The Falafel Sandwich was... Well, you're going to think I'm gushing about this place too much, but just trust me... That Falafel Sandwich is unreal. You can tell they use fresh, organic spices (cumin is one of my favorite spices and this completely blew my mind with how good this cumin was). I spent time talking to the friendly team (did I mention how great these people are?) and found out they grow their chickpeas in house! Yeah, each Falafel Sandwich takes three days to make! Talk about a labor of love! I could (and will) talk about my time here for a long, long time. It isn't just a "hidden gem" in terms of restaurants are concerned - the food didn't just taste good; I didn't just admire the dedication they have; the service wasn't just prompt, friendly and considerate; this place was more than "just" a great restaurant... It was an experience that I am genuinely thankful for. read more

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