Fresh on Bloor

For me, Fresh falls smack dab in the middle when it comes to vegan restaurants.
The Good: The green poutine is absolutely divine. It’s definitely not health food, but kale doused in carrot-​sweet potato «cheese» sauce is tasty, and not just «tasty… for kale.» Definitely get the hot sauce.
The Bad: The bowls are not well-​seasoned, and mainly composed of food you can make better at home. There was definitely a poor toppings-​to-​rice ratio for the bowl I ordered.
The Neutral: The juices are a little bit gross tasting, but I guess they’re supposed to be health food. Still, $ 13 for a bottled juice? I wouldn’t do it again. Service is OK. Not the most welcoming, but not awful either.
All in all, I’d take my vegan/​vegetarian friends here, but it’s certainly not my first choice for dinner.

When I visited the Bloor location it was really busy, but our food (which was delicious!) still came out in a good amount of time, and our server was friendly and helpful. I visited the location on Eglinton as well (just stopped in for a couple of their Sweets from the Earth vanilla cupcakes – which are so, so, so good) and the girl at the front was super nice and helpful.
They do have a great selection and even my non vegetarian friends love this place!

Their fruit shake is a total make over for my long day at work.
Refreshing and rally taste good in a very reasonable price.
Their soup is fine nothing special but my best friend love it so much, aside form their big servings, their ingredients is tasty and in generous amount, end up full and happy.

I dine at Fresh very often, and last night was very disappointing.
The server really didnt care much about our table. She just took order, and that was it. She didnt bother asking if the food was good or if we needed anything else.
The salads we had were very plain, We couldn’t taste any dressing.
However, the quinoa onion rings were amazing– My all time favourite.
I gave 3 stars for the onion rings, minus 2 stars for the salads and the service.

I’ve been eating here for years. I go to the one on Bloor and Spadina. Good fresh food. I love the Burrito and the beach bowl with soba. I also love the cold pressed juices. JCC members get a discount on take out! Nice little bonus. I recommend if you don’t mind a really loud and bustling environment.

Went here last weekend with some friends because they couldn’t stop raving about it. We called ahead and placed an order for pick up. I ordered falafel tacos and quinoa onion rings with chipotle, both of which were delicious and left we feeling full. However, after we picked up our order we realized they forgot one order of onion rings so we called and let them know and then walked back to the store. It was a bit of a hassle but when we got there they were very apologetic and offered me and my friend a free juice for our trouble which we felt more than compensated as the cost of 2 juices is much more than the cost of the onion rings. Overall, I was very satisfied with the food and customer service. The only problem is that it can be very busy and crowded at this location.

Taste really good and quite popular restaurant, lots people during lunch time. I got energy baby size and sweet potato fries. Fries not that crispy but still ok. The hot sauce is really not my thing, next time will go with ketchup

This is my spot in Toronto. The phyto salad is epic and is almost too pretty to eat. I love the date almond smoothie, I’d cry if they took it off the menu. The poutine is killer, the onion rings are great.
I adore all the different soups that they have, creative and so delicious

Very nice restaurant. Perfect for a casual bite post work. I felt like I was being healthy all throughout the meal which whatever option I chose. The flavour of everything was delicious especially the naan– like appetizer had nice flavour– and that is coming from a 100% meat lover here. I have always liked how they have a wide selection of juices and smoothies which are going to please any Taste bud. There are a few locations now so you’ll be able to find a location that suits you.

QUINOA ONION RINGS (with chipotle mayo dip). That is what has me coming back again and again. Also, you leave the restaurant feeling healthy and satiated, never too full or too overwhelmed for the next meal.
At this particular location, it is always bustling. Tables are sandwiched very close to each other. Water refills are instantaneous.
The Baby Buddha bowl I’ve ordered many times. The bean sprouts and cilantro are piled ontop of soba noodles. The peanut sauce and crushed peanuts add the extra fulling dose of oil and texture.
Corporate discounts are only on takeout unfortunately (not dine in).

It was my first time here last weekend. Saturday morning just as they open was best since this spot gets busy quick. I had the squash tacos (as recommended by my friend) and gojiccino (with hemp milk). The tacos were good but could have been better with out the batter surrounding the squash and the gojiccino wasn’t the best choice for me. My sever was very pleasant and I would come back again because I am a vegan and am always looking for good restaurants creating healthy choices plant based or not.

Delicious restaurant! I’ve ordered take out a few times and was never disappointed. Their dine-​in experience is just as good.
I ordered the falafel tacos. Unfortunately a mistake was made, but the issue was resolved with such haste and efficiency that I feel guilty calling it a mistake.
The service is very friendly, and the food is good.

Have had better experiences at Fresh. Busy location, good with service. However, the food was really lacking taste this time. Ordered the quinoa onion rings (5 stars as usual) and the Dragon bowl (3 stars). I’ve had the bowl before and it was pretty disappointing this time. Wayyy too oily and about 70% just noodles. Assume they use a standard recipe so not sure why… stick to the onion rings.

I love it here! It is unfortunately tight-​spaced but the atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. I love how you can colustomize your own drinks :) I’m not a vegan but I am convinced that I can live off of fresh fruits and vegetables! Both people and food are great! I’ve been here 4 times since I’ve discovered it a month and half ago. Price wise, it is debatable. If you are comparing a fresh burger with another burger at a different restaurant then of course it’s cheaper here. But if you are comparing a salad then I would say they are similar in price range as to another supersalad from another place.

Quinoa onion rings were not greasy and crunchy. Batter was thick! so was the onion= delicious! thai burger I enjoyed the peanut sauce. Definitely had thai flavor in the burger which I have never tasted before IN A BURGER. The patty was slightly red which is a first for a veggie burger, I savored my meal at fresh. Service I received was kind. We went for lunch at a busy time. The restaurant was FILLED which implies to me that Fresh is is reputable and many people like dropping by for meals at Fresh!

Sadly, after going back on two more occasions I have to edit my review. Again, got my beloved veggie burger with kale slaw, and the kale was rotten, as was my friends. (we had take out so realized this once we were home) I went again this wk to give it another shot. They forgot to give me my kale and gave my friend the wrong soup. I suppose, I should have checked it in the restaurant before taking it home… but that move feels like such an a-​hole tactic! So basically we spent almost $ 25 for a wrong order and missing kale. Boo hoo.

The powerhouse bowl on soba is amazing. Just the combination of perfectly cooked tofu, chickpeas, avocado, tomato and tahini sauce works so well together. The mushroom onion burger, squash tacos and the poutine are also great! Enjoy it!

Excellent cheese sauce, peanut sauce, poutine. I also had an energy shake it was all very good

This is my favourite vegan restaurant in Toronto. The food is always good and filling. Due to the popularity, there is usually a wait, but the wait is definitely worth it. No matter how busy the restaurant gets, the wait staff and servers always have a good attitude. It is a little pricey, but this is downtown Toronto, and the whole experience is up to par with the price. Their takeout service is also great for when you don’t have time to physically go in.
I’ve had one of their tacos, and some burgers and bowls. The variety of customization options really lets you cater any of the dishes to your own taste. I haven’t tried any of their juices (because I’m not the juicing type person), but all of the food is amazing. Nothing has ever been too salty or bland, and the different sauces really give each dish a different taste. It keeps you coming back to try everything on their menu!
Would definitely recommend to any vegans/​vegetarians looking for a new favourite dinner-​date spot. (:

Walked in at 1230pm on a Saturday and was seated immediately by a friendly hostess. The restaurant was packed but luckily there was an open table, despite it being situated in very close proximity to the neighbouring table. I started with a 16oz «all greens» juice which was delicious and tart and very well priced at $ 8 for its size. My friend and I each ordered the baby size «green goddess bowl» with basmati rice (mine with grilled tofu steaks, hers with crispy tofu cubes), and an order of onion rings with the chipotle mayo dipping sauce. The bowls were flavourful, the pickled ginger gave it a nice extra kick. The onion rings were OUT OF THIS WORLD, by far the best onion rings I have ever had. If you walk out of this establishment without trying them, you are making a huge mistake!

Love this location! Every time we go I always get the server to recommend something new for me to try and I always love it. One of my favourite parts about Fresh is how customizable the menu is, It’s really easy to take away or add something new to the dish you are getting.
Hands down my favourite item to get is the squash tacos. If you haven’t ever tried them stop what you are doing right now and get them. Honestly. There is real magic in those, people!
This time when I went I also got a cold pressed juice to take away. They are 10 – 12 $/​11oz depending on the juice you get. They also come in a glass jar that you can reuse for other things too which is nice! I got #4 which is kale, parsley, lemon, beet, green apple. Super tasty and it left me feelin’ freshhh!
(If you’re still reading this you should go and grab some of those tacos now :))

My favourite vegan restaurant in Toronto. I understand that vegan food isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but I promise that this is worth a try. The ingredients are amazingly fresh (which is so important), the food is never overcooked, and the tofu actually tastes like chicken. Two of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to food are 1. overcooked, 2. under-​seasoned; none of which are found here. It’s just wholesome ingredients and proper cooking technique, nothing more. I can’t say it’ll make someone want to be vegan, but it’ll make any vegan /​health-​conscious eater very happy. I used to come here regularly after yoga, highly recommend.
P. S. The cornbread is the bomb, especially considering that it’s vegan.
P. P. S. Took off one star for the price because I could easily eat $ 30 worth of food here if I get one of the smoothies.

I’ve always been a fan of this place.
Up until a few days ago when my salad came out looking like its 2 days old. The it had little brown/​black spores on it and didn’t take fresh all at. Not crunchy but stale. Same with the tofu squares. I know it’s been out because I ALWAYS order the Thai Tamgled salad. So to receive something that looked revolting… Fresh isn’t exactly fresh as I thought. I’ll probably steer away from this location for a while.

Fresh is a vegetarian restaurant and one of my wife’s favourite places.
We Ordered the tofu wrap, sweet potato fries and a cleanse juice. The food was good but a little bit pricy in my opinion. All of the above cost about $ 30 when you factor the tip to the waitress.
If you’re a vegetarian then you probably eat here a lot. Or at least you should.

But where’s the meat?
Kidding. I came here with a friend after we were aimlessly walking on Bloor, looking for somewhere to eat. We passed by Fresh and it looked packed inside so naturally, we went inside to check out the hype.
They have an EXTENSIVE menu, no joke. It took us a while before we realized that there was no meat on the menu, but by the time we did, it didn’t matter anyway because we already had several options in mind.
I ordered the Green Poutine, which was essentially a bowl of fries covered in some steamed greens, mushroom gravy and vegan «cheese». Oh, and sunflower seeds for some added crunch. Was I trying to be healthy? Absolutely not. Felt like there was something off about having a poutine with green leafy things in it, but the combination worked because I scarfed it down in no time.
My friend ordered the Buddha Bowl with Soba Noodles. We made it a Full Size, and it’s more than enough for two people. It featured thai peanut sauce and we stopped reading the rest of the ingredients after that! Although it came with hefty portions, the flavour was a little bland. But here’s a trick…
The key thing to do is to ask for their hot sauce. It’s made in-​house and it’s exactly what the noodles needed. I need to find out if they sell that hot sauce in jars… Or buckets…

Fresh is one of the healthiest joints I’ve been too. Always a good place if you want a healthier alternative. Burgers, rice bowls, burritos, juices. You almost can’t go wrong with whatever it is that you pick to eat.
Waiters are also friendly and fast. Beware as it’s almost busy everyday especially close to lunch and dinnertime. Good that they have several locations.
I try something different everytime here. As a coffee fanatic, this is one of the best places that makes gojicino.

My vegetarian relatives introduced me and my friend to this place when we were staying in Toronto. Though it was my first time there, I was really pleased with their picnic burger, one of the best, most flavorful veggie burgers I’ve ever had and the veggie patty appeared to be made in-​house. I also chose the power cookie shake out of their expansive drink menu and was not let down by it! It had all my smoothie favorites like maca powder, raw cacao, dates, and hemp, and was very filling. Our favorite was definitely the vegan poutine which I didn’t think was vegan until I noticed how there was no gross feeling that I would normally get after eating regular poutine. My friend is in love with this place now and she’s an avid meat eater so that’s saying a lot.

Fresh is good, I’ve been here over 20 times because it’s right next to my house and so convenient to go to especially in the winter when I’m lazy.
The food is all good, but it’s not amazing, and most of the salads can be made at home.
Everything is vegan but it’s not all healthy– once you actually look at what’s in the ingredients (and a lot of things are fried!).
BUT, they have two things on the menu that are amazing:
1. carrot cake
2. sweet potato fries w/​garlic sauce.
Also, the service is usually friendly and quick.

I love Fresh. So many healthy and tasty food options to choose from. Here are some dishes that I like:
1 Ironman salad
2 Falafel tacos
3 Jerusalem rice bowl
4 Indian dosas
5 Onion rings
6 Barbeque burger
7 Picnic burger
8 Thai burger
9 Buddha rice bowl
10 Dragon rice bowl
11 Tofu tacos
12 Black bean burrito
13 Soup of the day
Fresh makes one of the best falafels. That is why I love the first 3 items. The Ironman salad is the best salad out of all their salads. I find the other salads taste kind of bland. I have had the fruit smoothies before. They are ok, but I find they taste a bit watered down. I do love the Moroccan mint tea though. In terms of food portions, I would say that it is very decent. I am pretty full when I leave there. The service is amazing and I speak for the this location and the one at Spadina and queen st. I never been to the one on Crawford or Eglinton. All in all I would say Fresh is one of the best choices for eating out. I enjoy coming here.

I am nowhere near a vegan but I LOVE Fresh!
I tried it for the first time about a year ago when my cousin introduced me to it and have been back many times ever since for lunch, brunch, dinner, and take out. I’ve tried many different things on the menu but I’ll list my favourites
–Mega life salad
–Tiger bowl (not available during brunch for some odd reason)
–quinoa onion rings
The mega life salad is my absolute favourite! the 3−6−9 dressing is a must try and anything with the tofu cubes or steaks is amazing!
The first time I ate here I was worried that 1) I wouldn’t like it and 2) it wouldn’t be filling. Let me tell you, not only did I love it but it was beyond filling! It’s hard to finish a meal usually!
Bowls are great for if you’re super hungry and recently they added the baby bowl option for a smaller size. What I love about bowls is that they either come with rice or noodles but if you don’t want either you can just ask for more veggies!
The restaurant itself is always packed! They don’t take reservations so you’re always waiting but they wait is definitely worth it! So is the fact that the tables are so close together. It’s a cute little intimate environment.
I would recommend Fresh to anyone, even big meat lovers. Change is good right?

Access
It is pretty close to St. George subway station and as many of you know, this is UofT student territory lols. Anyhow it is SO busy, so prepare to wait in line around lunch time.
Service
It is difficult to describe this place in a few sentences. To begin, I wouldn’t rate their service because it is almost irrelevant. I mean yes, it is important that they get your order and deliver food promptly but it’s a quick-​paced restaurant where people are mainly coming for the food. You are usually seated in a very small space so I can’t see why anyone would want to stay for a long period of time. It is a really casual environment that works well for those who want to get in and get out.
Food
Since I came here for lunch, my friend and I didn’t order much.
Quinoa onion rings $ 6.50 (hand-​crafted, coated with breadcrumbs & puffed quinoa)
What the hell is this wonderful thing? I’m sure all of you love onion rings but you are totally missing out if you have never tried Quinoa-​made onion rings. These rings are HUGE and although they are made from quinoa, the taste isn’t too different. It is like the best thing I’ve eaten all week. It comes out fresh and warm, just the way I like it. Don’t forget to dip them in the sauce.
Thai burger $ 11 (thai peanut sauce, tomato, lettuce, green onions, bean sprouts & cilantro)
Not many people know this but peanut butter adds a special kick to hamburgers. If you go to chains like The Works, it is something that they recommend to all the first-​timers. In fact, peanut butter is frequently paired on veggie burgers. I was really not into the bun and I can’t exactly explain why, so I only ate ¼ of it. It’s more hard than soft and perhaps I am just too used to white bread. This item is available bunless, so you can actually ask for it salad style.

I went to Fresh to meet my best friend, who is a bit of a militant vegetarian. Fresh on Bloor seemed like the best option. Conveniently located next to Spadina station, Fresh offers indoor seating and to go orders. The restaurant is not accessible. If you’re into the whole raw and/​or vegan and/​or healthy style food, this place is worth trying.
My only complaints about Fresh on Bloor are the following; I wish they offered smaller options. I can’t eat a lot but want to be able to try lots of different options. Even when I order smaller meals, I still always have left overs, which drives me nuts. My other complaint is that this place is really small and can get really loud. I met my friend on a Thursday at 5:50pm and the place was slammed. It didn’t take long to get a table, but every inch of space was being used.
I decided to go with the days special, an oyster mushroom po’boy. It was so delicious! It was panko crusted and came topped with cucumbers and vegan mayonnaise. The mushrooms tasted very much like shrimp, which I really enjoyed. I was unable to eat the sandwich without it falling apart, but I’m also uncoordinated. Even without any sides, this sandwich was too big for me.
I love Fresh and there food, but this specific location is not favourite.