Chains and quick bites

If you're not in the mood for a sit-down meal, here are some good options.

• I think of these three places as quite different, but they can all be described as "vegetable-forward bowls and wraps, with clearly-marked vegan options":
  • Freshii is a Canada-wide chain.
  • Imperfect Fresh Eats is mostly about the bowls, and is a newer upstart. They're a little pricier than Freshii, but the portions are bigger.
  • Basil Box feels a bit more Thai. They're generally a build-your-own-bowl place.
• Kupfert and Kim is more health-focused. I've never felt stuffed after eating there, so they're a good light bite option.
• Pizzaiolo offers a couple of vegan pizzas, including a "by the slice" option. They don't always have a vegan slice available, but it's a good snack to tide you over to a proper meal.
• Copper Branch is an Ontario-wide chain which does good vegan sandwiches, burgers, and fast food that doesn't feel decadent.
• There are a lot of good burrito places. Most of them have vegan-friendly options but won't mark it on the menu. I like all of these.
  • Fat Bastard Burrito doesn't list their vegan-friendly components on their in-store menu, but they've got a clear chart on their website.
  • Big Fat Burrito in Kensington Market has an explicitly vegan burrito on their menu, and they do cocktails.
  • Burrito Boyz has some vegan sauces and cheese on their menu, and generally won't charge for guacamole if you skip the cheese.
  • Quesada marks their vegan options, but they're mostly outside the city.
  • Mucho Burrito Went a bit weird a few years ago; you now get n toppings with your burrito, and they charge something like 20¢ for extras. But they have some vegan-friendly options.
• The Burger's Priest has a vegan burger on the menu.
• Tim Hortons really is the last refuge of the desperate, but a toasted bagel is occasionally what you want. Ask for it "dry" or they'll put butter on it by default.