Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
French
Breakfast
Canadian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Extensive menu offering breakfast all day and weekend brunch. For vegans there are vegan waffles, pancakes, and french toast with fresh fruit and toppings, tofu benedict, falafel plate, peanut butter and banana crepes. Open Mon 9:00am-3:00pm, Tue-Thu 8:00am-3:00pm, Fri 9:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-3:00pm.
49 Reviews
First Review by nbuchana
YaelWeiner
Points +44
Just stop everything you’re doing and go there! - Edit
I went with my husband, who does eat meat. The place is inside this big cafeteria area by the university so it’s pretty loud but the service was amazing and the food is the best I’ve had in a while!!!
Read moreThere were options for both of us, which was nice, and we absolutely loved it!
I got the scrambled tofu and the pancakes and we got a bowl of garlic fries to share, and a green juice. All was just stunning!
Pros: The owner Maggie (Karine’s mother), The food!!!
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KaitlinRuggiero
Points +183
a true hidden gem - Edit
I would have never found Karine’s if it weren’t for Happy Cow, and I cannot recommend it enough. The vegan menu was quite large, and who I believe is the owner was lovely. I don’t remember the name of what I got, but it was french toast with peanut butter, banana, and strawberry. Most options are served with fresh fruit on the side. I also got a side of home fries. Everything was delicious, but the french toast blew me away. It was made with sour dough bread. Everything was so filling that I still have leftovers two days later! I would give 5 stars if I could.
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PaulinaC
Points +98
Great vegan breakfast - Edit
Quite a few vegan options and the owner was soooo sweet!!
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shonamaule
Points +374
Incredible Fresh Vegan Food - Edit
I wish I could give this place 5 stars! The service was incredible, food was delicious and SO worth the visit!
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MarlaWilks
Points +117
Great breakfast! - Edit
Large vegan menu, huge portions, fresh and delicious. Don’t let the food court location deter you from visiting. This was an excellent meal!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Beautiful presentation, Good service
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EvilWizard
Points +348
Wonderful vegan menu - Edit
Came here in the morning, and just for breakfast they had a lot of vegan options. I ended up having scrambled tofu (the dish was called Vegan Goodness) which was divine.
Read moreI’d honestly say the food here is better than a fair few completely vegan places I’ve been to
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VanniPaul
Points +801
Delicious pancakes 🥞 - Edit
Their staff is adorable and I loved their chocolate chip pancakes.
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vegandinosaur
Points +386
Big portions, fresh fruit - Edit
Always love going to this place! It’s a little shop tucked away in the mall, but once you find it you’ll have a wide range of breakfast options that are vegan or can be made vegan. #Veganuary
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KerryAnn
Points +476
Absolutely worth it for vegan breakfast - Edit
This place has an amazing selection of savory vegan breakfasts, and waffles, pancakes, and crepes if you would like a sweet option. Portions are generous and delicious. The owner is a gem and makes the experience.
Read moreIt's located in the food court at the corner of Dundas and McCaul, so make sure you go into the shopping centre, no outside entrance.
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AJ3101
Points +393
Amazing vegan waffles and pancakes - Edit
Great place for vegan waffles, pancakes, crepes and French toast. Also other vegan bits like tofu eggs beni. Located inside a food hall, order your food and sit anywhere. Amazing!
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osity
Points +91
What a great variety of items and Whole Foods - Edit
 Whole Foods galore.
Read more From bok choy to mushrooms, pineapples to broccoli to strawberries! You will be well fed!
Pros: Variety, Selection, Whole food
Cons: None
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nmich
Points +1178
Lovely vegan brunch! - Edit
Wish I could give 5 stars! So many yummy options, I could hardly choose. I ended up getting the vegan tofu beni. The tomatoey tofu was so savoury and delicious! Loved all the sliced fruits and the option to add fresh minced garlic to my fries.
Read moreI met the sweet lady everyone here keeps mentioning. She really makes you feel taken care of, and simply radiates enthusiasm. I couldn’t help but leave with a smile on my face!
I’ll be back for the crepes 😊
Pros: Lots of vegan options including desserts, Wholesome food, Friendliest service ever!
Cons: Grungy food court atmosphere
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coderhoades
Points +44
Lovely food and even lovelier people - Edit
I wish I was allowed to rate this place 5 stars. The food was fantastic and the little lovely lady that helped us just made the whole experience.
Read moreIf I was to nitpick on one thing it’d be that the bread used for the French toast didn’t work very well but the pancakes were out of this world.
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LaurieDee
Points +2760
Moreish brunch - Edit
Loved the huge vegan menu, all the vegan baked goods, and the incredible service from this non-pretentious food court joint. The staff remembered my name when I came back for another coffee. Will definitely be back!
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VeganTravelRN
Points +211
Great food for a great price! - Edit
Food was not only delicious, but very affordable😄You get an entire plate of food that can be made vegan, vegetarian or meat/eggs. I ordered the Vegan Supreme breakfast plate. It had pancakes, pesto tofu, roasted veggies, salad, garlic fries and assorted fruit! We were both incredibly satisfied with the entire experience. The staff was lovely and the service was fast.
Read moreThe stand is located inside of a mall, so we had to search for it, however it was right inside the front door😄
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-01
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan and non vegan options
Cons: Inside of a mall, you have to search a bit
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Shaynala
Points +15
Love this family and the food - Edit
Mama of Karine is a sweetie and makes the experience so special as well as the food
Read morePros: The service was outstanding and so lovely , The food is fresh, Vegan options
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DovHoule
Points +16
Absolutely delicious! - Edit
Hands down one of the best vegan brunches I’ve ever had!!!!!! An absolute gem. The lady who served us was so sweet; we felt right at home. My partner felt very comfortable with the allergy safety and awareness.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Allergy awareness and safety , Very friendly staff!
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scoutgriffin
Points +60
A hidden gem - Edit
We stumbled across Karine’s in our travels around the city. It’s in a basement food hall for OCAD. The owner is a delightful woman who clearly takes great pride in her dishes. Both of our dishes came with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Kind owner, Good value
Cons: Difficult to find
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sarahzee
Points +1676
Great! - Edit
The owner is so friendly and and enthusiastic! Lots of vegan options, but I chose tofu bennie on her recommendation. It was very good, but I think I would have preferred one of the other options now that I see the pics. What I had was delicious and presented beautifully, but I’d like to go back to try some of the other dishes that might be more filling for me.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Decent portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Can be expensive depending what you get , In a food court (maybe not best atmosphere), They use paper plates/ plastic cutlery
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cam1212cam
Points +119
We didn't get to try the food - Edit
They open at 9am. We didn't get to try the food, because the whole food hall was closed down and only Karine's and McDonald has open, so we didn't want to sit there. Not a very nice place to eat, it was very dark and not very cozy.
Read moreCons: Creepy food hall, Everything else was closed
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GillesDom
Points +196
The best comfort food when missing your family - Edit
Every time I miss my family I come to this place for breakfast. Karine was always, always been such a sweetheart to me, and to many others. Her food is made with so much love, care, kindness, and support ♥️
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gliese876d
Points +123
Delicious breakfast and friendly - Edit
Got the vegan goodness platter and it was very tasty and the lady working there was very nice.
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marieroberts
Points +1512
So tasty - Edit
This place was a nice surprise in a food court! Food was super tasty, service was awesome too. You can tell the ladies behind the counter work so hard for this family business, I appreciated that. I love the fresh fruit that comes with every plate.
Read morePros: Lots of clearly marked vegan options, Amazing flavours, Fast and fresh
Cons: Offers animal based products
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wilsonschneidg
Points +2883
Fantastic Brunch Option - Edit
Karine’s is a hidden gem inside the food court.
Read moreThe vegan menu is a large display with many options and I believe quite a few baked goods at the front.
The portions were filling and included a salad and some fruit!
Cons: Prices weren’t on show
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MelissaHollinger
Points +66
Hidden Gem - Edit
This place is a hidden gem, quite literally. I had a difficult time finding it and walked past the building twice. It’s located inside a building in their food court.
Read moreThe service was very friendly and very quick. The food was good but I found it expensive for what I received. Would definitely recommend as there was many vegan options and all around it was a good experience.
Pros: Friendly Service, Fast , Many vegan options
Cons: Hard to find , Not fully vegan , Expensive
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CourtneyRaeJones
Points +76
Excellent breakfasts! - Edit
The pesto tofu vegan benny was awesome! Very filling. Plate came with a variety of fresh fruit and homemade fries. The tofu benny was not a typical Benedict, but came with a tomato sauce - which was quite tasty! My only complaint is the benny was cold, but that may be how it usually is served at this place. Great service though!
Read moreThe restaurant is actually inside a complex across from the OCAD where there is a food court. Seating is in the food court.
Pros: Lots of options, Fresh , Healthy
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KristinMadeleine
Points +169
Will definitely come back - Edit
I would give this place a 5 star review if I could. I had a delicious breakfast here, and the staff was so kind and cheerful. Great start to a day.
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