There's more to life than the university classroom and more than one way to spend tuition money. This turned out to be a wise decision by the now proud owner of this funky juice bar and vegan cafe. She renovated and polished an old greasy spoon, kept the long narrow bar and small wooden booths, and created a menu that is representative of her lifestyle. To name just a few of the energy elixirs and smart drinks on the menu, there's Super Energy Cocktail, Einstein's Theory, Rocket Fuel Mix. Add a shot of wheat grass to any drink and you'll feel the blood coursing through your veins. An innovative three-page menu will amaze with its complex renditions of raw and cooked vegetables, brown rice bowls, hearty pan-Asian and Middle Eastern fare. The Sunday brunch menu was one of the first to offer hemp-seed French toast and pair it with maple syrup and fresh fruit. A favourite is grilled corn and potato cakes with salsa. While waiting for a table at peak hours, you may need more patience thanmore...See more text
The inventive dishes at this buzzing little spot take vegetarian food to a higher level. The menu offers a selection of light snacks and more substantial plates for a three-course veggie dinner. Feast on the likes of spring rolls stuffed with vermicelli and quinoa onion rings. Mains include a Thai veggie burger made from almonds and grain and rice and vegetable dishes with zesty dips. This place gets crowded so consider take out.
Fresh is a popular vegetarian spot for many across the city. Along with a delicious menu of vegetarian eats, guests can try the freshly made smoothies. The selection includes Rainbow a mix of raspberry, orange, banana, strawberry and blueberry, and Energizer a mix of kale, romaine, spinach, orange, strawberry, blueberry and banana. The smoothies come in three sizes – 12 ounces, 16 ounces and 32 ounces.
If you’ve heard the legends about the superiority of Fresh’s vegan and gluten-free kitchen, we’re here to tell you the rumours are true. Choose from salads and bowls
chock-full of tofu steaks, miso gravy, veggies and more. Fresh juices and smoothies will provide an shot of energy, but if you’re looking for something heftier, the range of veggie burgers, which feature made-in-house almond and grain patties, is expansive and come with all the guilty pleasure fixin’s – did some say grilled bacon tempeh?