Vegetarian trek for omnivores: Liberty Village to Kensington Market (9 km)
Details
Attendance policy is enforced for this hike because it's a popular one. See below for details.
This one is for the vegetarians and vegans who have been missing out on past hikes. And meat-eaters who turn their nose at the mention of vegetables.
This hike will highlight restaurants that showcase vegetables in their natural glory. No vegetarian burgers or vegan cheese. After all, why eat poor imitations of meat when you can eat the real thing? Great vegetarian dishes should stand on their own.
The best variety, quality, and density of vegetarian food is at downtown. Starting from hipster Liberty Village, we'll make our way to hippie Kensington Market. We'll pass by a veritable mix of Chinese, Indian, Italian, Jamaican, Lebanese, Vietnamese (and more) restaurants, each with their own take on veg food.
This hike ends at an Indian-inspired vegan restaurant in Toronto. Guarantee your spot at our companion event.
Highlights
- Southwest corner of King and Atlantic (depart 10:45am)
- Thindi Cafe
- Garrison Common
- Simit and Chai
- The Roasted Nut
- Roti Mahal
- Waterworks Food Hall (depart 12pm, centre south exit)
- Victoria Memorial Square
- Annalakshmi
- Bestco Fresh Foods
- Georgian House
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Toronto City Hall (depart 1pm)
- VegeDelight
- Aaha Truly South
- FIKA Cafe
- Mochi Mochi Cafe
- The Cottage Cheese / Hawker
- Robert Street Cookies / Fresca (arrive 1:50pm)
Neighbourhoods
Liberty Village > West Queen West > Fashion District > Entertainment DIstrict > Chinatown > Kensington Market
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1SioIGK9x_ux8mSzUJ6jaHoCwJV6CPEg&usp=sharing
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. See the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our vegetarian omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Vegan option subject to demand. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
See our About section for more info.
Attendance policy
Please check in with an organizer when you arrive. 24 hours before the hike, we'll note down who is on the confirmed list. Those that don't show up will be marked as no-show. Repeat offenders will be banned. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend.
If you got off the waitlist less than 24 hours before the event, you won't be considered a no-show.