The Carriage House Restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely incredible…read morepresentation, taste, freshness, and quality were all 10/10. The service was outstanding, and the staff made us feel so welcome. The music, atmosphere, and overall vibe were just perfect. Every detail was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back!

I would love to return but the last time I was there with my family the wait for our food was way…read moretoo long (we were so hungry and tired of waiting that we filled up on the bread) and sadly there was no acknowledgement or apology for it. It has been some time that I was there.

The food was absolutely outstanding--fresh, creative, beautifully presented, and full of flavor…read more Every dish exceeded our expectations and proved that plant-based cuisine can be both nourishing and incredibly delicious. What made the experience even more memorable was the service. Our server was one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and attentive people we've ever encountered. They took the time to answer questions, offer recommendations, and genuinely made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout our meal.

Fantastic food! Great service! Lovely ambiance! I am visiting from Texas. As a raw vegan, before…read moreembarking on my trip to Toronto I searched and found Raw Aura. Last night my cousin (not a raw vegan) and I dined there. She enjoyed this beet juice and loved it so much that took two more juices home. I enjoyed their turmeric latte and fresh ginger/lemon teas. My cousin and I shared their falafel and cauliflower wraps and loved it. My cousin truly enjoyed their miso soup. I took a platter of all their desserts to share with my family tonight at my cousins birthday. I also took their two breads and kale chips home and am enjoying them. If you are a raw vegan you don't need any convincing. If you are not and have a lot of misconceptions about how raw vegan food looks like or tastes like I guarantee you, you will not be disappointed.

This is definitely a fun spot, but not exactly what I expected. I went on a Thursday night and it…read morehad a full-on vibe going, they had a live DJ and music playing, and the place turns more into a party/lounge atmosphere as the night goes on. It's a really cute space with a nice setup, but just know it leans more toward a club vibe than a calm dinner spot, especially later at night. We went specifically for their $25 "girl dinner" deal they have right now, in which you get a drink, starter, main, and dessert. For the price, it's definitely appealing, but I do think the quality reflects that. I got a cosmopolitan to drink and it wasn't my favourite. It tasted pretty bitter and didn't really have that cranberry flavour you'd expect. For starters, we shared the truffle fries and caesar salads. The truffle fries were actually pretty good, but nothing special compared to other places. The caesar salad was honestly pretty bland, and the portions were quite small. For the main, you can choose between sushi or pasta. I got a tempura roll and it was just okay, not bad, but definitely not the best sushi I've had. My friends got the pomodoro pasta and they weren't too impressed either as they said it was pretty bland. For dessert, we got the chocolate mousse cake. My friends said it was decent, but I'm not really a chocolate mousse person, so it wasn't for me. The biggest thing for me was the noise level. The music was really loud, like to the point where it was hard to have a conversation without basically yelling. I get that they're going for a dinner-to-party vibe, but it made it a bit difficult to actually enjoy the meal. We went around 9:30-10 PM, which is probably when it starts transitioning into more of a nightlife scene. Service was okay, the staff were doing their best, but it was really busy so they were kind of running around and it felt a bit hectic. Overall, it was still a fun night and I can see why people enjoy it, especially if you're going more for the vibes than the food. It just wasn't exactly what I expected for a dinner. I might come back to try something off their regular menu since it's pretty big and the mains are more in the $40-$80 range, which might be better quality. But I'd recommend it more if you're looking for a lively, going-out type of vibe rather than a chill dinner spot. However, I do think you can find much better food and vibes in Toronto!

Ok I gotta be honest. And I am very honest. I don't get it. I don't get these low reviews! I was…read morebeyond impressed with this place. We went for my friend's 40th just for drinks and food, and it was awesome. Ok should I maybe take off some marks for the prices which are far over priced. 30 dollars for a cocktail is nuts. Unless it is covered in gold and comes with some sort of food, that is far too much for a cocktail. But that was the only negative. Ambiance: 10/5 Wow. Those chandeliers are incredible. Very nice place. The lavender cocktail: 4/5 A little soapy for my taste but good. Calamari: 10/5 Best calamari I've ever had. Not greasy in the least slightest. The spicy tuna: 5/5: Awesome perfect little bite. Service: 10/5: They really go all out to make your birthday special with a little show. They also gave a delicious cake! This place reminded me of Vegas. Super cool and memorable.

After trying some of their juice at a local restaurant, I decided to go try the juice that is…read morebottled at Village Juicery. I am a huge fan of beets, and I love the mixture of the beet juice. The beet in the juice does not have an overwhelming earthy taste as some people do notice with beets. It had a gentle and sweet while still noticeable. The juice did have a sharp ginger flavour but along with it and the other flavours, it makes everything taste delicious balance. They have so many selections available. Check out their website if you are looking for juices to try. I did learn that the refrigerated juices are imade in-house every single day. 363 days per year at Village Juicery's our central in Toronto. The juices have a shelf life and thisis because they are made raw and unprocessed - No UV light, No pressure, No heat - NOTHING! The use organic fruits and vegetables are they are pressed every night. I wish we had one of these close to me!

I had a deeply disturbing and unacceptable experience at this establishment today. I arrived during…read morea designated pickup window for a Too Good To Go order, only to find the front doors completely locked for no apparent reason. The staff member was clearly inside and fully aware of the group of customers waiting outside in the open. Instead of opening the door or offering an explanation, she chose to completely ignore everyone, showing a shocking lack of basic customer service and respect for our time. What made the situation incredibly unfair and targeted was that there was already another customer sitting comfortably inside the shop. When I finally managed to get her attention, her behavior was incredibly hostile, rude, and unprofessional. She condescendingly pointed to a vague sticky note on the window--which didn't even state a return time--and arrogantly claimed it was "specifically meant for me." To make matters worse, looking through the window, I could clearly see flies buzzing around inside the establishment, which raises serious red flags about their hygiene and sanitation standards. It is disgusting to think they are handling food in that environment. The sheer malice, bias, and lack of professional decency displayed by this employee were appalling. A business that treats paying customers with such blatant hostility and discriminatory behavior does not deserve to be open. I have already escalated this incident to corporate and human rights organizations. Save your time, dignity, and money, and stay far away from this place.

I happened upon this tiny health/juice store while in the neighborhood. I was hot and needed a…read moredrink after my haircut. It's a TINY store and the person working there seemed a bit out of it, but ultimately ended up being super helpful. I ended up getting a half kombucha half ginger juice that was perfect for the day. The small store is hard to walk around, upon entering, I saw a woman talking at the register and had to squish to get to the back of the store to see the menu. They have a fridge with lots of pre-juiced juices and healthy snacks. It's a light spacious space though, and the menu is quite large! I still think about that ginger kombucha.

Tasty juices made out of fresh fruit and vegetables and supplements…read more Also like their bottle return system that we can return bottles for cash (25 cents a 410mL glass bottle) or for their point system, to get a free juice after maybe 10 drinks.

My meat-eating boyfriend and I dropped by for lunch on a weekday. The staff told us they just…read morereopened after a period of renovations. The interior has been spruced up. It's bright, airy, and modern. We ordered 3 dishes to share: cauliflower wings, broccoli Mac n cheese, and the seitan chick'n sandwich. We also got 2 kombuchas and with tax and tip, the order came to $60. The food was yummy. I can't say it's the best vegan place I have ever been to, but it's definitely quite tasty. My favourite was the cauliflower wings followed by the seitan chick'n sandwich. I'm not crazy about nutritional yeast, so I didn't love the Mac n cheese. Overall, the menu has many options to choose from, which is a big plus in my opinion. Would recommend to both vegan and non-vegan eaters to try :)

3.5 Stars I'm torn…read more I really want to jump on the bandwagon and say that the smoothies here are out of this world, but I can't. Yes, this was refreshing after a day of hiking the falls of Hamilton. Yes, it was very healthy. Yes, service was amazingly friendly and cheerful. Yes, the atmosphere was relaxing and trendy. No, the smoothies were not amazing. Don't get me wrong, they were good, but they didn't exactly taste like what they were supposed to taste like. I think they just need to reformulate the amounts of the ingredients that go into the smoothies. All of their smoothies have a spinach and kale base. I ordered the Sobi-Smoothie "Strawberries and Cream", which had strawberries, bananas, coconut milk, almonds, and cranberries. My cousin ordered the Mumbai Mango, which had mangoes, bananas, and coconut milk. Our other cousin ordered the Chocolate Cherry. While I enjoyed tasting all the smoothies, I felt that they mostly tasted the same; the only smoothie where I could taste all the flavors was the Chocolate Cherry. The use of coconut milk in the other two smoothies was extremely heavy-handed because that was the dominant flavor in both of them. You couldn't even taste the bananas, which are usually a very strong flavor profile. It felt like we were mostly drinking the coconut milk smoothies with a hint of strawberries or a hint of mangoes, not the other way around. That said, you definitely feel good about yourself when you eat here because you know exactly what you're putting into your body. The GSB has a menu of foods, smoothies, and snacks that are all 100% organic and vegan; they are also an extremely green business (no pun intended) and compost all their waste -- even their cups, straws, and food containers are compost friendly. All in all, I'd check this place out again if I ever go back to Hamilton; I'd probably ask for less coconut milk though.

I work downtown Hamilton so the location was convenient. Inside was very clean and it had a little…read moreseating area where you could sit and enjoy your drink. The menu is big (I love options). I tried the slumdog billionaire smoothie and it was delicious. I also purchased some blue spirulina sea moss. The service was fantastic. I was encouraged to retry my smoothie before I walked out just incase I didn't like it. Where do they do that? This place is a 20/10 I highly recommend!

The smoothies are delicious, a great variety and all plant based. It's a small local shop with…read morequick and friendly service.