What a gem! This place has the best salads. Named for many local places, ie. the Casa Loma, all…read moresalads are fresh and plentiful! Staff are friendly and very patient with those making their own salad. There is a small area for seating. Definitely a better salad than Mandy's!

I had a craving for salad, and found this restaurant located at Yonge and Eglinton. It has a…read morevariety of salads to suit every taste. I loved my salad; it contained dates, almonds, corn, home made croutons, feta, avocado, cherry tomatoes, Romain lettuce and a wonderful dressing! I cannot wait to try Casa Loma next and the other choices. Mandy's is located all the way in the West End; this is a good choice for Midtowners. Serving healthy options since 2022.

My favourite spot to go after pilates/yoga! The portion sizes are great and the ingredients taste…read morefresh! Dining area is limited but usually empty. I highly recommend the crispy taco salad with luisas chicken as an add-on. The el dolarado bowl is also a fantastic choice. The guacamole and plantain is subpar. Overall, I highly recommend for meeting your healthy eating new year's resolutions.

Nice service, clean, friendly atmosphere! only thing is , I ordered two salads and I asked for the…read moredressing on the side. When I ate the first salad, it was good. Everything was great. Then when I went to eat, the second one which was a Caesar, I noticed that the dressing was a different colour than ceaser. That's when I realized the dressings were swapped, but it didn't matter because it was still delicious

This is a new concept restaurant from Paramount Fine Foods. The restaurant is smaller and for more…read morecasual dining. There created Shawarma Pockets and Cones, while maintaining thei traditional Wraps and Bowls. They soft-opened on 2025-06-30. The Pockets and Cones are more affordable and can allow for a quick meal. In this instance, Yalla means "let's go". I ordered the following: 1. Beef Shawarma Pocket ($7.99). 2. Shrimp Rice Bowl ($11.99). 3. Mushroom Bowl ($11.99). 4. Canned Pop ($2.50). 5. Rice Pudding ($5.99). 6. Mouhalabieh ($5.99). 7. Meghli ($5.99). Obviously I didn't eat it all; I was bringing most of it home. The Beef Shawarma Pocket is ingenious since that alone was good for lunch. The Beef Shawarma was delicious! The ingredients for the Shawarma has changed to now use Top Sirloin and Lamb Fat. Lamb fat is tastier and more moist than Beef fat. The shrimps were perfectly grilled with accompanying sauces. The turmeric rice was fragrant and moist. The rice has 7 spices and cilantro in it. The Meghli dessert was an amazing dessert. It is tasty and refreshing. It is said to have very healthy and energetic properties; women who recently gave birth would eat it to revive their energy. It has aromatic rice pudding, cinnamon, caraway, and anise, topped with crunchy nuts. I will report about the other dishes when I try them at another time. There is adequate indoor seating (tables and counters) and outdoor seating (two small tables). The vibe is green and red, their restaurant colours. Paramount features Lebanese and Syrian cuisine. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, but there is no door-open button. There are separate male/female washrooms downstairs, so they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2025-125

Yalla by Paramount is a fresh and vibrant addition to the Middle Eastern food scene, offering…read moremodern touches to the classic flavours. The menu offers great variety of salads, bowls, pockets and sweets. Each menu item is fresh and full of flavours. The space is cozy yet feels lively and the colourful decor makes it welcoming. There are a couple of tables available for dine in; it's also great for takeout. We ordered "Beet Tabbouleh Salad", "Freekeh Salad", "Veggie Cone", "Falafel Cone", "Hummus", "Shrimp Rice Bowl", Chicken Shawarma Pocket" and "Beef Shawarma Pockets". Pockets are creative and one of their kind; definitely a must-try. Every dish was fresh and delicious and presented beautifully. In-house hummus, tahini sauce and tzatziki add extra flavour to every meal. The chef and manager are very friendly and make sure everyone has a great experience.

Chicken is very soft and juicy. The garlic avocado sauce is pretty good as well! Very freshread more

This spot is so yummy. Very fresh and delicious bowls. Each day they have a special combo of a…read moresignature bowl paired with a smoothie. I had the harvest bowl and the green smoothie special. In particular the smoothie was amazing. The bowl was layered with red rice, spinach, roasted veggies, tarot root chips (so crunchy), corn, potato's etc. they serve it with a reddish orange sauce that was delicious and tangy. Customer service was excellent. The person who took my order was very helpful and kind. I loved the brightness and the overall decor of the space. The restaurant does not have table service. You order at the counter and everything is in take away containers. There is some seating, perhaps 12 chairs total. It was very tidy and the bathroom. I would definitely go there again.

La Vegan is really a show stopper! This was my first Ethiopian and Eritrean experience, it did not…read morefail to surprise and stun! The food unreal, the coffee ceremony unbelievably aromatic, the decor so authentic, the staff so friendly... truly I cannot say more good things about La Vegan except that you just NEED to stop by to experience this for yourselves! I know I will be back!

I will rate this place as a must try for its flavors and vibe and its service and everything…read moreethopian. I am impressed how they have created this new flavors. I wanted to try so much on meny from mushroom tibs to tofu. Veg platter is what I went with but I think I misread when it said all dishes, I was hoping it will come with all 46 portions but unfortunately no. There were not many specialities in platter but it was still good. The flue sick tea is must tru in Toronto Winter. This place is like cozy ethopian cafe which is really one of its kind.

When looking for healthy lunch options in the Downtown Core, I stumbled upon Mad Radish on Uber…read moreEats! This is considered to be a healthy food joint that provides bowls and wraps. They had so many variations of these bowls and lots of vegan and vegetarian options to choose from. The service via Uber Eats was quick and had no issues with that. When it came to the food, I was certainly underwhelming. I was not a fan of the Smoky Chipotle bowl and had thought I would love it based on the ingredients in the bowl. I found it lacked flavour and was just completely bland. The sauces had a weird aftertaste and I just did not enjoy the bowl overall. I hope the rest of their bowls are good and I just got a one off not pleasant one. I don't think I would be ordering again from this place. 5/10 recommend!

I was having one of those days where I felt a little under the weather and the last thing I wanted…read morewas heavy, greasy food. I was downtown and stumbled upon this grab-and-go spot, and it was exactly what I needed. I ordered two burrito bowls and a soup, and the total was around $50. Honestly, it was worth every single dollar. What really sold me on this place is how precise they are--they literally measure out every portion of protein, vegetables, and fats. It's awesome for anyone who's tracking their intake or just appreciates getting a perfectly balanced meal. Beyond the great food, the staff was super friendly and genuinely helpful. The prices are totally fair for the quality you get. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area and looking for a quick, healthy bite.

A friendly family place with a big menu and lots of selections. I just wanted a slice and the owner…read moresaid it would be out in 5 minutes, fresh out of the oven! I was happy to wait as a I got a big hot slice that was tasty and not overly greasy. I've also noticed they have installed a bar so in the summer with be pairing beers with my Pizza.

Found this almost hidden place by Woodbine & Gerrard , compact but well decorated place,…read moresurprisingly with a full bar !! The pizza selection is good, well made, tasteful and with their own take on some of the favourites. There is a big selection of wings with over 20 sauces . I had ordered a Jalapeno Hawaiian pizza , well baked , good toppings and with a touch of honey. The owner - Myran brought a couple of baked wings for me to try , were delicious. Next time will try more.

There are several things that I want to bring up with this location…read more PROs The pros are that the food provided is great, it tastes good and is healthy which is one of the main goals of going to the establishment. If you are aiming for healthy eats, then this is the place to hit up. Its in the downtown core and is accessible. They also offer a killer Portuguese Tart to wrap up a meal! CONs Unfortunately, this is where it goes off the rails a bit. Some of the cons to the location is that the price point isn't in line with other similar locations in the area. I get more salad/rice bowls from Salus just up the street for $5 cheaper. There is no differentiator between the two on this level. I think its reflected in the customer presence as well as I've rarely seen the location filled at lunch. I would say the return for a $20 rice bowl, the amount of rice and protein provided was concerning and miniscule in comparison to competitors in the area. The last con I have is that the location doesn't operate in cash which may be uncommon these days, but it can be annoying to those who do and don't have alternative ways of paying. The food is fine, but comparable and cheaper options are available nearby. I have no compelling reason to return here and that is one of the issues I face when I think about this location. Give the public something different or at a more competitive price to succeed.

I was trying to grab a healthier meal in the area and looked up what was available. I saw there…read morewas a Mad Raddish and I've never been to one so dropped in to give it a shot. The place is setup really well to get people in and out in no time. There was only 1 person working when I came in but it was pretty empty. I had a look at the menu and they have a good selection of bowls, burritos as well as soups and sandwiches. The staff came up and gave me a run down of how things work and I let him know that I was set on the Sante Fe bowl. He whipped up my order in no time and was really friendly. We had a chat about the food there and what he liked. It didn't even take 2 minutes and I was paid and out of there. I headed back to my place and have to say, I enjoyed the bowl more than I thought I would. Glad I tried it, would come back to try something else. I realize I forgot to take a picture of my bowl after going through my pics