We ordered the Chipotle Chicken Unwrapped and the Venus Bowl. Overall, food tasted good and as other reviews have echoed, the food was fresh/healthy. We ordered takeout online. Only nitpick was that they accidentally gave me chicken instead of tofu in my Venus Bowl, and I only found out after I got home -- but they corrected their error by promising me a free Venus Bowl with tofu the next time I come in. Though the food is tasty, it's not as amazing as others keep raving about. Perhaps my expectations were too high given the price point. Portions are reasonable and filling. Bottom line, I'd still give other menu items a try next time. read more

The Growing Season - Venus Bowl with Chicken & Chipotle Chicken Unwrapped - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Wonderful food, great place; lovely and cozy location. Local owners are friendly and have fun stories to tell when you get to know them! Love the many options! Check out the sister restaurant Rebel Salad if your looking for a fast take out salad for lunch. Thanks for the food!Chipotle Unwrap read more

One of my favourite places to eat when I'm in Thunder Bay! Love the chipotle unwrap and harvest salad is delicious!

Visited twice while I was in Thunder Bay, both great experience, food are delicious, creative and well balanced in term nutrition, highly recommend if you are in the area and prefer vegan/vegetarian food. Their website is well designed with great user experience, easy to use, clear instruction and thoughtfully considered all possible options when you place your order. Job well done! read more

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I was happy to find this place while on a work trip. Thunder Bay has a lot of great restaurants but they tend to be of the heavy/meaty/gastropub variety, so this was a welcome change where I could load up on some veggies! The place has a few tables, but most of the business seems to be for take-out orders. People seem to call ahead and then pick stuff up. I didn't, but the food still came out pretty fast. They have a variety of salads and grain bowls ($10-12 range), as well as lots of tempting fresh juices ($4-6 depending on the size). I wouldn't say anything was particularly novel or inventive, but they use fresh ingredients and have nice dressings/sauces. I wish they were open a bit later than 7pm, but I think it is more of a lunch/pick up dinner to-go after work spot. read more

The Growing Season - Rice bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Stopped by on way thru Northwestern Ontario - and wasn't disappointed. Selected the Living Salad which was both fresh and, frankly, delicious. Staff is both friendly and attentive to their customers. Definitely recommend! read more

The Growing Season - Service counter with selections.... - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

A wonderful cozy restaurant in the hip part of TB. It was a rainy gray evening and I walked into the Growing Season and instantly felt a little warmer. Nicely decorated and a very warm feel. The menu is small but has great options. The staff is super friendly and I had zero wait time for my bowl of rice, tofu, beets, & carrots. The dish had amazing flavor; I will be making similar meals at home in the future. If you are looking for something healthy for a fair price stop in. read more

This restaurant is by far my favorite place to eat. I have tried most menu items over the years. I honestly feel healthier after eating here, no matter what I decide to order. The food is so unique, always fresh and consistent in quality . I have never had a bad experience here. Today I had the Venus Rice Bowl, satisfying as always. The atmosphere is at once eclectic and with a hint folksy charm. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. I know I will be back again and again. The experience not to be missed if visiting Thunder Bay. read more

I am still basking in the afterglow of the wonderful meal that I just had from here! I had stopped in a few times for the fresh juices, and had always eyed fellow patrons meals with a bit on intrigue and apprehension. It just looked so...healthy. Today, I resolved I was going to eat here, so I went and got the Season Sandwich, to bring back to work. I got back to my desk and opened my enironmentally friendly- recyled- bio-degradable container. I slid the contents on to a plate and stared down at it. It looked and smelled AMAZING! The Season sandwich consists of 2 pieced of Murillo bread and Local gouda, toasted very lightly, and then topped with slices of avocado, sesame seeds and pesto sauce, served openface. On the side was a bright and colorful salad with sprouted grains and seeds. The salad dressing was very flavorful, not over dressed and not too oily. delightful! The ladies here really make sure that you are eating with all of your senses. Wonderful contrasting textures, and beautiful colours! I couldn't believe it. It was delicious, and after I ate it, I felt so satisfied, but not gross full, like one would feel after eating an unhealthy meal. I cannot wait to go back. Also, the Big Red juice is wicked awesome. read more

Was in town and looking for fresh healthy and satisfying food, if possible gf and vegan friendly. Found this place and it was perfect. The Living Salad with its sesame-ginger dressing was delicious, as was the Strawberry Fields shake. My partner got the ginger-vegetable soup and it was amazing. We were lucky to find a table, there isn't a lot of them. Good, lively vibes and friendly staff too. read more

Tasty, super fresh sandwiches, pizzas and juice. Largely vegetarian menu but I believe there are non-vegetarian options as well. I am not typically a fan of juice bars or vegetarian fare, but this place makes everything so tasty! I particularly love the juice they call "elevate" and the season's sandwich with avocado, fresh sprouts and gouda. The vegan brownie is also really good - which again, I wasn't expecting. Worth checking out. read more

We enjoyed a fresh and terrific lunch. We had grilled homemade bread that was topped with grilled zucchini, onions, red and green peppers and feta cheese. This was served with a tasty side salad. We highly recommend the Growing Season. The staff were very friendly! Dick and Marcia read more

This cosy little place is very much an oasis of tasty tasty food. I've only been here 3 times and each time I was absolutely delighted with the freshness and the quality. Delicious wholesomeness that won't make you feel guilty for any reason whatsoever... unless you order 3 sandwiches and cram them all down... yeah... that was me. read more

Very good lunch spot - excellent vegan and non-vegan options - quality ingredients... Their juices and smoothies are excellent and a great pick-me-up. The "chipotle unwrap" is super popular, hard to explain, but is one of the best dishes I've ever had (basically naan with a salad on top and some chicken or tofu with a mayo'ish chipotle dressing) Their salads are also an excellent choice and hard to beat. read more

Simply superb! Great people, great food (the hummus beats any that Ive ever tasted ANYWHERE), and well worth the detour on your way West, East, or North (South if by sea) . The only hang is that their A/C is pathetic and on a 90+ day, it gets hot even on the terrace. read more

The Growing Season - The sampler plate: cured elk meat (too spicy imho), Thunder Gouda (gouda with herbs), and the AMAZING hummus with terrific whole grain bread - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

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I am in love with the Season Sandwich, an open faced sandwich with delicious melted Gouda over Avocado and topped with a tasty pesto. My go to is always the strawberry fields shake, it is thick and wholesome! Customer service is usually always great. I prefer to take out than eat in as it's too tight in there when it's busy! Great, tasty, and healthy dishes! read more

The best salad place in Thunder Bay. I would say the best salad I have had so far to this day.

I have been a loyal customer for many years and thoughout the pandemic have ordered takeout and tipped minimum 30% because I know it's hard times. Today I figured I would head over and get myself some food and sit on the patio since it's finally open. I was hoping to do some work while I ate and was completely alone. I've been avoiding patios all together but when I drove by I noticed there was only one couple out on the patio so I figured now would be a really good time to enjoy a quiet meal out of my own home. I figured if it got busy I could go sit in my hatch and work from there easily. I was immediately told they wouldn't bring anything out to the patio for me. I was also told they wouldn't give me utensils and I could eat a salad with chopsticks if I wanted. The original woman who took my order was very friendly but the second lady with blue hair who joined her behind the counter was aggressive, arrogant and short with customers who came in while I was waiting and her coworkers. What really got me was the lack of care put into the food. The 7 pieces of spring mix, 4 sprouts and chicken so soggy it could have been confused as tuna. The dressing was all chipotle and no other flavour. Was really disappointed in this meal and although I've been going for almost 10 years - I think I'll have to go over to rebel salad instead as obviously the owners are more interested in this venture than the original. also - I saw two couples come and go during my time eating a late lunch and not one person came outside to clean or sanitize anything... which in itself is really horrifying. read more

Went here yesterday for lunch with a good friend. A little crowded but spacious once you have a seat. Without a doubt, some of the best vegetarian food I've ever had! So much variety in the salad, and the sandwiches are flavourful and creatively crafted. Colourful too, which is valuable when looking for a healthy meal. When I go out to eat, I expect to find something above and beyond what I'd make at home: and this, despite being the style of perfect comfort-health food combo I'd make for myself, creates a delicate and unique texture & taste experience. read more

The Growing Season - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Okay, so while in Thunder Bay, I started craving veggies and fiber - wonder why?! Found this gem and had a fantastic meal. Generous portions, too. Order from the register after grooving in the chalkboard menu for a few minnies. Even one of Canada's finest came for a to-go lunch. Yum, yum, yum! read more

My go-to lunch or dinner spot. I have yet to try something on the menu I haven't enjoyed. It's awesome that they deliver now due to covid and their online ordering system is very user-friendly and convenient. read more

This place is a must when looking for a lunch spot in Thunder Bay! You won't get a burger and fries here, but what you will get is much healthier and extremely delicious. At my brother's urging I ordered the chipotle chicken unwrap and I'm so glad I did! It was huge and filling, yet not overly so. The coffee is a rich dark roast, which I loved. I had three cups! The servers were all friendly and the place was packed. read more

Cute little restaurant with fresh, delicious food. My mom and I went today and were very happy with the season sandwich and the rice bowl. The dressings they use on the salads are excellent. One star off because the seltzer, while tasty, was too sweet. I think they make it in-house so hopefully that's easy to adjust. The place was very busy and I hope it continues to prosper! read more

Quick friendly service every time. Food is consistently fresh & good. A healthy alternative to fast food, even though you can be in & out quickly. Great daily specials with vegetarian & gluten free choices. Smoothies & juices made on the spot. read more

I visit Thunder Bay a lot and my trip is always greatly improved by getting a fresh juice and a salad here. The service is very quick and friendly. The atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. read more

Nice selection of juices and smoothies. Vegan, veggie & gluten free. Meat dishes also served. Friendly staff, fast service, artsy atmos. Must try it. read more

I found the food here very good. Even though they forgot my order, and I had to wait almost an hour for my food to arrive. But they made up for it by giving me a gift certificate and a very tasty carrot cake read more

The Growing Season is such a cute little restaurant. The food here is mostly vegetarian (though they do offer some dishes with meat). I'm not a vegetarian by any means, but I really do love the dishes that the growing season offers. The food is always fresh, local and delicious. Even though it is vegetarian, the food is very filling. Service is always good, and the girls that work there are always super nice and super helpful. I think the best thing about this place is the fact that they give you a huge portion, but you never feel heavy after eating it. I highly recommend the chicken unwrap! read more

Very tasty healthy eats! I had their Greek Goddess Cous-Cous salad and fresh squeezed orange, carrot and ginger juice, delicious. Great place! read more

Chipotle chicken unwrap is always great. Everything is fresh and tasty. Seating is limited...

I'm here at least once a week, way better than grabbing gross processed fast food. It's super small inside but has a quirky vibe. Go early if you're heading there for lunch and want a table. Service is always fast and friendly. My favourites are the season sandwich, the living salad, and the garden grill. I haven't been able to try anything else yet as I'm always craving one of those three things. The price is perfect for what you get, large portions of healthy locally produced ingredients combined to make super tasty meals. They're also very quick if you call and place an order for pick up. read more

Food is AMAZING. Small menu but it is all so tasty, fresh, and healthy. Its a very small place so getting a table is tricky, so I suggest calling ahead to pick it up. Venus rice bowl and the chipotle unwrap are delicious and so flavourful. read more

My favourite go to place for lunch! The chipotle unwrap is my favourite. Good for vegetarians, but also offer non-veg items as well. Small menu and limited seating at times, but definitely worth it! The people who work here are always so friendly read more