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Toronto Vegan Food Festival

Who else was at this years Vegan Food Festival? There were way too many things to try, but I think I managed to get a lot of food in me. BTW not all food is pictured... we ate about 15 things! What looks best to you?

First, the focaccia from Tori’s Bakeshop. 

Second, the portobello burger from Parka.

3) Pulled Jackfruit Banh Mi sandwich and kimchi mac from ANIMAL LIBERATION KITCHEN

4) Chicken Nuggets and ranch from Doug McNish’s Public Kitchen 

5) Red curry dumplings and squash dumplings from Steambox Dumplings

6) And for dessert... banana rum and pralines and creme ice cream taco, and vanilla ice cream on a waffle from Vaffles

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by CHLOE

A must for any vegan in New York. This fast food spot has everything to satisfy a fast food craving. We split the mac and cheese, the guac burger, sweet potato and regular french fries, and the huge cinnamon chocolate chip cookie (which tasted like cinnamon toast crunch). Definitely recommend getting all of these options as they were all perfection. It’s hard to find good vegan mac and cheese, but Chloe nailed it with this recipe. Oh, also make sure to load up on the chipotle aioli. 

Address: 185 Bleecker St 

Website: http://bychefchloe.com

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New York - The Cinnamon Snail

HANDS DOWN the best vegan sandwich that exists in the world. If you’re in New York, check out the Cinnamon Snail at the Pennsy in Midtown. My boyfriend (non-vegan) and I shared the “Miso Teriyaki Grilled Tofu”(on the left) and the “Beastmode Burger Deluxe” (on the right). Absolutely incredible and non-vegan approved. And obviously had to share the cinnamon bun.

Address: 2 Pennsylvania Plaza

Website: http://cinnamonsnail.com

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Kingston Smoothie Bowls

If you live in Kingston or go there for school, make sure to stop by Simply Well for a smoothie bowl. Their bowls consist of an amazing home-made granola, seeds, berry smoothie, coconut whipped cream, mixed berries and topped with coconut flakes. Compared to Toronto bowls, $6.50 seemed quite reasonable!

Address: 34 Princess Street Website: http://www.simply-well.ca

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Fast Food: What to get where

Kupfert and Kim: anything!

Urban Herbivore: anything!

Freshii: salads, bowls, wraps, just replace meat with tofu and ask for no eggs - avoid ranch, honey dijon and spicy yogurt dressings

Tim Hortons: apple strudel, english muffin, maple oatmeal, mixed berry oatmeal

Harveys: veggie burger with multigrain bun, french fries, onion rings

McDonalds: nothing :( !

Five Guys: french fries

Burger’s Priest: nothing!

Subway: white bread sub with veggies, add oil, vinegar or sweet onion dressing

Big Smoke: veggie burger without the bun

Hero Burger: veggie burger with bun and french fries

Burger King: nothing!

Thai Express: fried rice, stir-fry, pad thai, and pad sew all can be vegan if you ask for no eggs

New York Fries: fries!

Domino’s: thin crust pizza without cheese

Pizza Hut: pizza without cheese 

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Union Juice

Toronto is seriously lacking acai bowl options! Fortunately, Union Juice has amazing ones as well as juices, smoothies and vegan snacks. Photographed is the “Rainbow Acai” which is a base of acai, banana, strawberry and almond milk, topped with blueberry kiwi, hemp hearts, and granola (asked for no honey on one). The brown smoothie is the “Top Shelf” and the green smoothie is the “Follow-Up”. 

Do you know of any other great acai bowl spots in Toronto?

Address: 106 John St

Website: http://www.unionjuice.com

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Favourite Toronto Vegan Youtuber

If you're in the mood for binge watching, I highly recommend checking out Lauren Toyota’s channels. Lauren is a food blogger as well as a content creator on Youtube. On her personal channel she shows us what she eats, discusses her views on veganism, and answers questions that her viewers are curious about. On the “Hot For Food” channel, her boyfriend joins her to create amazing looking vegan food. 

Check out her channels and her tumblr here:

https://www.youtube.com/user/hotforfoodblog

https://www.youtube.com/user/toyotalauren

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Kupfert & Kim

This fast food restaurant goes by the slogan “Meatless & Wheatless” meaning all of their food is vegan and gluten-free. There are now 6 different locations in the Toronto downtown core. My favourite thing on the menu is the “Cauliflower Tahini” bowl which is photographed next to a half-eaten cookie that was also delicious.

Address: 140 Spadina Ave

Website: http://www.kupfertandkim.com/

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Doug’s Public Kitchen

An all-vegan restaurant located at Marlee and Glencairn (uptown Toronto). Doug’s creations are incredible and allow you to eat your favourite comfort meals without all the animal products. They are open for brunch on Sat & Sun from 10-4 but get busy very fast. The restaurant is open Monday-Friday from 11-6 for lunch as well as to pick up pre-made meals and snacks.

Photographed is the “triple decker club sandwich” that comes with home fries. Every table gets free popcorn!

Address: 561 Marlee Ave

Website: http://dougmcnish.com/

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Early Bird Espresso & Brew Bar

Early Bird is one of my favourite coffee shops in the Queen West area. There are tons of vegan options to choose from within their coffee selection as well as they’re food and snacks.

Photographed is the chia seed pudding which is a combination of matcha and chocolate flavors topped with fruit and coconut. Next to the pudding is an almond milk latte served on a cute little wood board.

Address: 613 Queen St W

Website: https://www.facebook.com/EarlyBirdBrew