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    Veggie D'Light

    4.7 (89 reviews)
    InexpensiveCaribbean, Vegan, Caterers
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    Allergy-friendly catering

    Catering

    Gluten-free catering

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    Organic catering

    Vegan catering

    Vegetarian catering

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    VEGGIE D'LIGHT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Small combo $9.99
    Jasmine L.

    Vegan Caribbean food...where have you 'bbean' all my life?? It's warming, fresh, & still has that distinct Caribbean spice. Essentially, they always serve 3 different 'proteins', 2 carb options, and fresh veggies. A small $9.99 combo lets you choose 2 proteins + 1 carb, while a large $14.75 combo gets you all 3 proteins. I got the small combo with Jerk Seitan & Curry Chickpea with the flax quinoa basmati brown rice. It was very filling, had great textures, and bright flavours. Some of the components were a little cold though because they've all been pre-cooked and just sitting out or in their pots. I would rate the food as 4/5, but what made this a 5 star review was the homey feel and wonderful samples I got! Upon walking in, it's a very small place with very limited seating. The owner greeted us and noticed we were obviously first-timers. He started bringing out samples of each of the proteins for us to try. He took his time to serve us and accommodated to any substitutions. I'm so glad I finally got to try Veggie D'Light, I love the wholesomely delicious and vegan take on Caribbean cuisine!

    Poonam S.

    Visited Kensington market on a Friday afternoon and holy crap!!! This place was AMAZING!!!!! Service: 5/5 - nicest gentleman working there! Ambiance: its a small interior with about 10-ish spots for people to sit comfortably. If have a bigger party -likely better to carry out. The food..... the quality of ingrediants are fantastic! Oh man! Its so incredibly good!!!! Everything on the menu was fantastic & carried a wonderful food profile. Great portion for the price. Highly highly recommend this place esp to any vegetarians!!

    Jerk seitan with basmati rice with flax and quinoa
    Tahsin L.

    My friend and I first passed Veggie D'Light right before we entered Kensington Market to explore the neighborhood. At the end of the afternoon when we wanted to find a spot to eat dinner, I decided to head back over to Veggie D'Light. From the outside, it looked very small, but once we walked in, the interior was much larger than it looked like from the outside and very cozy. There was comfortable welcoming couch closer to the counter. We decided to opt for the stools by the window. The counter next to the window had some pretty plant terrariums. There was also some pleasant music playing while we were there. My friend made the comment that it felt like we were eating at someone's house rather than eating out. I enjoyed the welcoming ambiance of Veggie D'Light. There were a few other people eating but no line to place our order when we came in. A few people also grabbed to-go orders. First we were offered a small sample of the soup which was very flavorful and delicious. I didn't end up getting the soup since I was craving a rice dish instead. I was given a sample of the rice and the jerk seitan and curry chickpea next. I fell in love immediately and order a full sized meal of that. I asked for it with the spicy sauce on it. The jerk seitan had a great texture and the jerk flavor was delicious. The curry chickpea was my favorite part. The curry sauce was spicy and full of flavor. Eating the sauce with the basmatic rice with flax and quinoa was a great combo. The combination of the textures and flavors surprisingly worked really well together. I can't wait to come back for more!

    Mandy K.

    Yummy and healthy vegan food with great variety in one bowl and great portions. But warning it's pretty spicy! The soup was delicious as well.

    Mei M.

    Delicious vegetarian Caribbean food located conveniently in Kensington! It's quite a small place so seating is limited but we managed to grab two seats on the sofa but just be aware this isn't the place to have a huge group at! Food was delicious, I picked the special and the lady working there was very helpful in recommendations and giving us samples to try before we make our decision! Would definitely come back to try their roti.

    Jerk seitan and curry chickpea small combo.
    Katie F.

    Being vegetarian in Michigan, I've never really had Caribbean food. I was excited when I saw this place in the neighborhood I'm visiting in Toronto. And I was even more excited when I got my food! The person behind the counter was very friendly and gave us samples of soup and the three protein choices. They all tasted fantastic. I picked the jerk seitan and curried chickpeas small combo, and my partner got a small combo with maringa loaf and chickpeas. We both loved our meals and couldn't quite finish them; the small is plenty big for lunch! The atmosphere was pleasant, with lots of dark wood and a reggae/hip hop/r&b radio station playing. There's not a lot of seating, but we snagged seats at the bar looking out the window. We got to people watch and also advertise for the restaurant as we enjoyed our food on display. :) We had trouble when it was time to pay. They don't accept credit cards, and our American Visa debit cards weren't working with their machine. We found an ATM nearby. Accessibility note: this place would be hard to navigate if you use a wheelchair, crutches, or a cane, or if you're larger than average. You have to go down steps to get to the counter and there's a very narrow passage.

    Kelly H.

    I had the meal and I think nothing tastes good in it. This looks like a place that uses good quality and healthy ingredients. But the food really just didn't taste good. Inside the bowl there were a lot of different things. The vegetables were just simple steam vegetables. Some of them were a bit bitter and under-cooked. The curry didn't have much taste to it. And there are some greasy chunks of cubes inside that I'm not sure what they are. Overall it just felt like a bunch of food that don't blend well being pile together.

    Justin L.

    First of all, I am a devout carnivore. I hardly eat veggies, and I know I should eat them more often. After a particularly heavy weekend of junk food and alcohol, I decided on a light vegetable dinner, and this place did not disappoint. 4.5/5 - Food (I'll round down) The food was packed full of flavour. Every bite was so good, I didn't mind that it was all vegetables. I had the jerk seitan, and the sauce was perfectly spicy. My only complaint is that if you're not used to seitan (wheat gluten) it does taste funny. it has a gummy texture and a weird after taste. I would have liked if they had more meat substitutes, especially some that would have the same texture as meat. However, overall, my tastebuds, wallet, and bowels were satisfied with this meal. Great place to have a vegan meal, especially for those meat eaters that are scared of flavourless veggies.

    Veggie D'Light: A Little Bit of Everything
    Melita's A.

    Well, this was definitely my first time indulging in this specific cuisine. I didn't hate but I also didn't love it. I had the opportunity to taste a variety of Peter's (Chef) selection. I had curry chick peas (which was enjoyable), moringa loaf (wasn't bad, I wouldn't have it again), jerk seitan (did not like), with his special rice, which I believe was brown rice with other things mixed in it. I also had his soup. Now, I'm a soup lover so out of everything the soup was the best tasting food to me. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at this divine, small and cozy spot in Kensington Market. I will definitely come back for the soup, hands down. If you are looking for something different and not afraid to try Caribbean food with a twist, stop by and try Veggie D'Light.

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    Andrew L.

    This is a great Vegan spot, near the Chinatown District with many restaurants and spots near by this place truly will satisfy any Vegan or newby trying to start a vegan lifestyle. As a Caribbean carnivore, this is a place I will return to when I am in Toronto again

    Jerk saytan, greens, seasoned rice
    Ebony D.

    I love this place. The service is amazing and the food is incredible. Every time I go there I feel so welcome. This photo is one of my Level 1 meals from the meal plan they offer ($40+ tax) during Quarantine. It was so good, with just the perfect amount of spice. Definitely go out of the way for this. It is one of Kensington's jewels.

    Vincci C.

    Delicious food, excellent friendly service! I remember first stumbling upon this cozy restaurant a few years ago, not ever having heard of or knowing what seitan or moringa loaf was. Peter ever so kindly let me try out all the proteins before placing my order. Veggie D'Light has since become one of my favorite places in town. My go to order is the small or large meal (depending on how hungry I am) with everything. They also have a home made scotch bonnet hot sauce that's amazing. Sometimes there's a bit of a line up to order during peak periods and they'll give everyone waiting in line a small sample of soup while they queue. Overall, love this place!

    Roti with chick peas and other yumminess
    Stephanie M.

    I have been here once before a few years ago. I came back for my second visit on Sunday. My friend is a new (born again) Vegan! I arrived first and started chatting with the man behind the counter, I should have asked his name. A very nice and kind man. I told him I was flexitarian (he laughed) and I inquired about some of his dishes. I went with the roti and he said he put this and that in it. I should have paid closer attention. It was delicious! Now I don't know what was in it! Ha! So fresh and tasty! A very good size portion. My friends had a combo dish and it looked huge and tasty. My friend paid so I don't know how much stuff was but I would pay whatever it was so good. He brought us a taste of a vegan brownie looking item. The texture was unique and it had a familiar taste, like having a flashback to something. He told us what was in it and then it dawned on me. Christmas cake but without all those nasty green and red cherry things! Ha! This flexitarian will be back! Oh I love the positivity wall filled with compliments and love on sticky notes.

    Soup, large roti, large meal

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    This place doesn't have much on the menu, but what's on offer is incredible. Make sure to get all the protein.

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