Vegan cafe offering a small menu with a focus on comfort foods. Specialties are smokey mac and cheese topped with kimchi and bbq tofu and a bbq pulled jackfruit burger with chipotle mayo. Smoothies, pressed juices, daily soups, grain salads, and sandwiches also on the menu. Est. 2019 previously at 717 Queen St E. Open Mon-Tue 10:00am-3:00pm, Wed 10:00am-2:00pm, Thu-Fri 10:00am-3:00pm, Sat 9:30am-2:00pm, Sun 10:00am-2:00pm.
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100 Broadview Ave Unit 202, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4M 3H3
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Last update on 09 Mar 2024 by LaurieDee
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Added by thelifeofpie on 10 Apr 2019
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28 Reviews
First Review by thelifeofpie
stephanieewells
Points +40
Great for brunch! - Edit
Brunch was lovely. Only a few tables to eat in though, it’s a small place. Great food and the staff are very friendly. Easily accommodated gluten free with options.
Read morePros: Gluten free substitutions , Best croissants , Great coffee
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smileykylie
Points +344
Unapologetically vegan - Edit
ALK is a small cafe on the second floor of a bright business space. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. I got the egg bennie croissant, which had a delicious hollandaise sauce. My partner got the gyro, which had a nice spice to it. While the food was wonderful, what I found most unique about ALK is the outward displays of activism throughout the cafe. While I appreciate all vegan restaurants/cafes/bakery, it was nice to see a vegan establishment be so outward with their values. Definitely a lovely place to support.
Read morePros: Vegan through and through!, Activism opportunities posted , Great food!
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nmich
Points +1178
Delicious - Edit
They really know how to do a good vegan croissant. The bennie croissant is amazing!
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mohanaholloway
Points +1160
so so so amazing - Edit
wish i had a better picture of it, but i dream of this smoked “lox” croissant sandwich. unreal!!
Read morePros: Buttery croissant
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tomflynnyyc
Points +69
Great cafe - Edit
Awesome little cafe, serving breakfast and lunch. Worth a visit.
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GeorgeParsons
Points +16
Lovely place and great food. - Edit
Very lovely food and a great atmosphere. I had the gyro which was very delicious and flavourful!
Read morePros: The Food, The Loaction
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emmalovesanimals
Points +751
solid vegan spot - Edit
We tried a gyro and a jackfruit shawarma. Both were tasty. Menu options were limited. (Posting a photo of the menu from July 5, 2023)
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verovero
Points +185
Small portion - Edit
Very small portion for the price. Chocolate croissant wasn’t worth it either.
Read moreIt seems to be the only vegan place in the area but if I can help it I probably won’t be back.
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lamarks
Points +364
Pastries are incredible - the mains are good and some are exceptional - Edit
The pastries are incredible, I can't recommend them more. The orange pistachio croissant was just as good as pastries I've had in Europe. The chicken parm that I had was incredible. I have been looking for a good chicken parm since going vegan and the only one I've found was at Vegitaliano but now having tried ALK's parm, I have to say I think this is now my favourite.
Read morePros: Delicious/high quality, Affordable prices
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NayeliAbrego
Points +2987
Pretty good - Edit
I had a BLT via take-out, which I liked but I wasn't blown away. I had an excellent chocolate croissant. Would definitely like to go in person!
Read morePros: Great chocolate croissant
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katefall48
Points +298
Not so great - Edit
Breakfast egg sandwich on croissant was pretty awful. The veggies on focaccia was good only because we directed the making of it! The server was very friendly but not very skilled.
Read moreOn Friday we were told that tables were only set up on the weekends (it's in the lobby of an office building). We decided to come back but the Sunday server said tables were never set up. Since we were hungry we got food anyway and perched on a bench in the lobby to eat. Overall, not a great experience and we won't be back,
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a.e.shepard
Points +104
Unapologetically Vegan - Edit
One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto, this place is an absolute must for any vegan. The owner and her daughter are usually the one serving and preparing the meals and are super friendly. For those who care about aspects other than just the food, this is a family own business, who is run by an immigrant woman.
Read moreThe restaurant is not only fully vegan but also filled with animal liberation stickers, patches and etc. So 11/10 for vegan activism.
You can also purchase some food items such as vegetable milks, cheeses, chocolate bars, and sauces to cook at home, and often they have cards and small vegan jewelry and other trinkets as well.
The food is beyond great, their croissants are simply divine! I can’t recommend their feta and cherry tomatoes sandwich enough.
Pros: fresh and flavourful , family business , eco conscious
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GDrizzy
Points +108
Check they have food before going 🙃 Also no seats anymore - Edit
Worth checking on food delivery apps before making the trek out there as they only had croissants when we went (none of the fun fillings or actual meals). Also nowhere to sit, takeout only.
Read moreStaff were lovely but naturally can't comment on the food.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-04
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kbw5044
Points +1242
Excellent - Edit
Went here for lunch and coffee and it was delicious! Their croissants are so good and my matcha latte was sooo yummy! Cute relaxed atmosphere too.
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vegangrocerygrabs
Points +1555
Review from Vegandale - Edit
I found Animal Liberation Kitchen's booth at the Vegandale festival and decided to give their almond croissant a try! It was the best vegan croissant I've ever had!! So flaky and fresh. Will definitely stop by their cafe to try more!! 🥐
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TanyaSanabria
Points +50
Amazing food - Edit
Their just egg croissant sandwhich is to die for. So good and so worth it
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LynnWD
Points +31
Amazing food - Edit
The food is amazing. I love the vegan mac n’cheeze.
Read moreIt’s topped with kimchi & lemon tofu - so good. Everything is amazingly good at this super cute little cafe.
Pros: It’s completely vegan 💕, The foods amazing , The owner is a wonderful person
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paulmbarton
Points +20
Delicious - Edit
So friendly and tasty. We'll be back!
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thetree9601
Points +36
Cute little spot - Edit
The employees are very nice and the food is yummy. I had trouble finding it as I was walking down the street. It looked like the entrance of an office building, I didn’t know there was a cafe in there. But once I got there it was great.
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Linds62
Points +57
Delicious soup and wrap! - Edit
What a bright and airy space. Lovely owner, Tanya, had made a super delicious sweet potato and chickpea soup this day, and when I asked if I could have some toast, she kindly threw in a couple of pieces of St. John's sourdough bread, for free. I also bought a breakfast wrap which turned out to be something completely different when I opened it at home later. Juicy seitan, yellow peppers and lettuce and tons of flavour. A welcome surprise! I'll gladly go back to try the breakfast wrap, another day. I'd highly recommend this business. Go support vegan small business owners!
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JayHedges
Points +42
Great food and service - Edit
Small spot but everything is amazing. We had vegan cappuccino and burritos. Loved everything. Good value as well. Will be regulars.
Read morePros: All vegan. Atmosphere
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GameChanger
Points +39
Come for the Jackfruit, stay for the conversation with Tanya! - Edit
What a wonderful place to hang out.
Read moreI found the newly re-located ALK on the 2nd floor at 100 Broadview.
The new location is warm and contemporary.
It's a great place to plug in your computer and hang out and let Tanya cook for you!
I've tried just about everything here and must say you won't find anything like it on the East Side, especially at affordable prices.
Hope you'll give it a try next time you are in the East End of Toronto.
Pros: Delicious, Affordable
Cons: not open on saturday!
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stafanya
Points +58
Delicious - oh m' GAUH... - Edit
We ordered in so I can't speak for the atmosphere of the restaurant but I'm only half-way through my meal and everything so far is amazing! Mac n cheeZ... pulled jackfruit slider... Best! The Tropical smoothie is really great too - could add booze to it if you wanted a cocktail... Still have the avocado chick pea sandwich and Thai quinoa salad to go but I'm sure they're great too! ALK is a great Tdot vegan restaurant - and they deliver through uber-eats
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VictoriaMcSwain
Points +571
Small with good message - Edit
Small space they should add another chair or two or maybe a small patio table outside. Small menu with a few options, but we had 2 of them and they were both yummy. I’d recommend the chickpea sandwich.
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Aquaholic
Points +177
Delicious and healthy - Edit
The menu isn’t huge, but the options are all great. The Thai quinoa bowl was packed with flavour, and my carnivorous friend said the avocado sandwich was really good as well. This is definitely a new go-to optionwhen I’m in the area.
Read morePros: Good food , Quick and simple
Cons: Limited menu options , Take out only
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Vegantraveljunkie
Points +906
Awesome little find! - Edit
Always looking for a new place to try and had come across this place on Happy Cow. It was the review of the delicious smoky Mac n cheese which caught my eye as LOVE mac n cheese. Popped in on a Saturday afternoon and lucked out to get some of the yummy Mac n cheese as the person who served me ( daughter’s owner) said usually sold out. OMG! So creamy, delicious and yummy! Literally scarfed it down in no time as SO good! Kimchi made it so much more awesome but the siracha clinched it for me! Definitely made room for the delicious chocolate cup made from Belgian chocolate , coconut milk and hemp hearts. So happy to find this little gem and wishing it much success and long life! Will so be back for more!!💚
Read morePros: All vegan, Inexpensive
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jessek
Points +1875
Good food made with love - Edit
The storefront and menu are small, but the food is good and definitely made with love. I enjoyed the mac & cheese and the mango lassi was delicious and creamy.
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