Bardo deserves an updated review now that they have a new name and just celebrated their 16th…read moreanniversary - congrats! I love most items on the menu. Favorites include the arugula chick pea and black bean salad with jalenepeno pesto, any of their baked goods and sweets as well as their pizza. I LOVE that their pasta dishes feature Artie's handmade pasta (the best!) - but honestly was a little chewy recently with the pasta dish I got - could have gone for another minute. The standout for us was the desert - holy cow!! The Really Really Fudgey Brownie was UNREAL!! Sooo good. Service is friendly and helpful; you can tell the employees like their jobs, which helps the food taste even better. Their somewhat recent makeover and rebrand gives the restraunt a slightly more upscale feel which I'm not mad about. I love that you can dine outdoors as well, and bring your dog if you wish.

I visited today with my partner, our server was lovely and the place was nice, but my pizza came…read moreout with raw dough. I sent it back for another one that came out raw as well, we had the second one put back in the oven and took it to go. I should have looked more closely at it before leaving, because when I was home I found the crust was still raw and inedible. It was the first and only time I have ever had to send food back at a restaurant. Our server relayed a message from the kitchen suggesting we request our pizza "well done" in future.

IRating 4.5. had heard of this place from a friend. We were…read morein the neighbourhood so we stopped in for lunch. It is bright, clean and they have a wonderful menu of ALL vegan and gf food. Everything is made in house and nothing is deep fried and no refined sugar used.....so no guilt happy eating. They have an extensive dessert display and I had the peach crumble bar which was yummy! I shared the cauliflower wings with spicy sauce and arancini with cashew "blue" cheeze. Both were tasty and satisfying. I wanted the potato soup with coconut bacon but found it slightly bland and it just tasted like coconut chunks in the soup vs "bacon" flavour(likely seasoning dissolved off in the soup). I had the warrior "taco" which was basically a lettuce wrap. It was very tasty but difficult to eat snd messy. The sun dried tomato flavour was so good. I love lettuce wraps but need to find a clever way of eating it more neatly. Hubby and friend had the chickpea burger with baked sweet potato and regular fries. We all left satisfied and happy

My favourite vegan/vegetarian restaurant so far…read more I appreciate that they use real ingredients and abstain from refined sugars... I ordered the: 1. Falafel bowl: The tzatziki sauce tasted exactly like tzatziki sauce using yogurt etc. The falafels are baked and not deep fried. Con for me was the price - $16 is steep. 2. Pumpkin cheezcake: Absolute must get. I prefer this to regular cheesecake - sweetened with maple syrup. The crust is made from dates and maybe something else. The coconut whip cream is a nice substitute for the regular whip cream. GET THIS. 3. Oat cranberry walnut cookie: Get this - end of story 4. Double chocolate sweet potatoe cookie: This was a bit odd; It was not as satisfying as the oat cranberry walnut cookie. However, I still devoured it. Service: The ladies behind the counter were very helpful, and patient with me. The kitchen seemed a bit slow, given the restaurant was only 20% full. If I'm in Hamilton, I will definitely visit again.

My friends and I popped in for lunch the other day. The menu has a wide variety and lots of amazing…read moreoptions, it was hard to choose. We all enjoyed our meals. My friend's wonton and noodle soup was especially good. I look forward to trying more things. Service was good. Vibe was quiet and just a few other tables of diners on a weekday afternoon.

I stopped in here for lunch just before the Royal Botanical Garden with my companion. The location…read morewas quiet with only one patron. Balloons in the entrance. Portion sizes were generous with a generous serve of fish sauce. Had no complaints with the food. If you looked at the menu, you could see see updates made periodically to pricing to adjust inflation. Quiet place, great place for a conversation with someone. #ThankyouThursday

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.

My new favourite Vietnamese Thai restaurant in the area. Lotus serves consistent taste and quality…read morefood. I love coming here for the lunch special or entree options. The food is authentic and full of flavour. My favourite 'go-to' dishes are Penang Curry Chicken, Drunken Noodle Stir Fry, and Traditional Authentic Pad Thai. I'm starting to try other dishes as well, and have not been disappointed. Service has been good, as there is usually only one server and the restaurant is not as busy as it could be. Decor is ok, and ambiance could be better. If they invested a bit more into the decor, they might attract larger functions and more clientele.

The best Thai food I have had in Hamilton. The yellow curry was must excellent. It was so…read moreflavourful and had a little kick to it. The crab Rangoon was most excellent... those were definitely thee best I have ever had. I am so glad I found this spot, but also so mad it took me so long to try it. Better late than never I guess lol. Also the service was friendly and quick. 10/10 I highly recommend!

This restaurant is good, my partner is an Indian & a foodie. Even I love Indian flavours & spices…read moreand Veg FoodEatery has a perfect blend of oil, salt, sweetness, spices & masalas. We had invited our friends & had ordered catering services with Veg Food Eatery. Ordered Appetizers, Main course & Desserts. This was not the first and like always we were very happy with their food & service. Prices are competitive & quantity is more than enough. I would highly recommend them if someone is looking for Vegetarian Caterers.

From the owner: Global Vegetarian Cuisines - Takeout, Catering & Tiffin Services in Kitchener, Waterloo &…read moreCambridge, ON. Indian, Asian & Western Cuisine’s with Indian twist. Veg Food Eatery was born from the need to serve pure Vegetarian & Vegan food in the spirit of helping you eat healthy, feel amazing and treat the planet better. Veg Food Eatery is the most trusted service for weekly or monthly Indian veg tiffins throughout Waterloo Region! We serve many families, students, professionals and elderly everyday providing them mouthwatering vegetarian meals that are less oily, less salty and include the perfect amount of spices, just like it was made at your home! We do Veg Catering as well. Call today to place Catering orders. We are accepting orders.

Five stars isn't high enough of a rating for this beautiful and gorgeous establishment. An absolute…read moreplethora of colors on the inside with custom one of a kind paintings plaster the inside of the resturant with a "you have to see it to believe it" colorful vinyl record wall. I can't remember the first time I came here or where the recommendation came from in my social circle, but I absolutely love everything about the hearty hooligan. the staff are so great, welcoming and inviting in all of the years I've been coming here. each one of them will absolutely go out of their way to make recommendations, talk about specials, or just be social. the food is the most important part for me, I've been going through some wicked health issues which have lead me down the path to rely on more veggie and vegan options for my food intake. thankfully after trying about 50% of the items on the menu, my health issues have not reared its ugly head. If you didn't pick up on this from my glowing review, i will absolutely drive to this place when and around the Hamilton area, its that damn good on all levels with zero faults The pizza pockets are to die for, I grab a half dozen each time i come here because I do not live close to here at all/not in the area often my highest recommendation possible 5+++++/5

Wow - this place caught me off guard with how much I enjoyed it!…read moreAs a long time vegetarian these places always disappointment me and this time I was blown away. The menu was a perfect size, with fun and inviting decor and music, super casual while also being a fun place to go with friends for a quick bite. Service was casual and friendly. Tried both the pizza pockets and the crunch wrap - with the crunch wrap and imitation beef being 10/10. I would return and recommend to anyone!

I was in town for a concert at TD Coliseum and had heard this ramen spot was closing at the end of…read moreJuly, so I knew I had to try it before it was gone. I ended up sitting at the bar, but probably should've waited for a regular table. The bar seats only about four people and feels a bit cramped. It's also farther from the entrance, so there wasn't much ventilation. Eating a bowl of ramen on a hot summer day made it feel especially warm. The ramen was delicious! The ramen egg is an extra add-on. It wasn't quite as jammy as I personally prefer, but it was still a great addition to the bowl. The location is another plus. It's an easy walk to TD Coliseum and the surrounding area is lively, with lots of other bustling businesses. A great spot to grab a meal before a concert!

The food pretty good. The service I don't have experience in the restaurant . The food in the…read morepicture exactly the same what you get.

Pleasant surprise! I…read morewas in the area for work, and full disclosure, meant to try Cowabunga Pizza only to learn the don't sell by slice. I fortunately saw Em Oi when walking barely a block away and gave it a try. It seems to have two areas, though through the same entrance. The one is somewhat more formal dinning with a full bar, and I didn't check the menu however. But you can walk to the other area which also has a counter and is a bit more casual, selling baos, banh mi and a few other items. I went with the char siu banh mi which has the meat served warm. It was very tasty and the veggies were super crisp and the bun was excellent. The (likely) homemade mayo is a notch above as well and I liked that I could request some chili added. I also had the fried chicken bao. Fairly straightforward, but it a good way being made fresh with a generous piece of fried chicken in the bao with some sauce, cilantro and carrot. I loved it all and prices were fantastic. The banh mi about $8 and the bao I think at $5. The pricing would've been fair 10 years ago, so to have it like this now is great.

Foods taste great. The tea flavour drinks and ice coffee also taste great! Coffee is really strong…read morethough. The place's interior is also nice and cozy

Been here a few times. The most recent time I came with my family and we ordered the butter…read morechicken, chicken Tikka and a vegetarian platter with rice. All the items were well priced. Environment: standard for an Indian restaurant. It is a relatively small restaurant. Service: food came out within 15 minutes. Staff were friendly and allowed us to change our order without any trounle after we changed our mind about an item 5 minutes after we ordered it. They also provided a small complimentary appetizer at the beginning. Food: we ordered off the menu (not buffet) and the food overall was quite good. Good portion sizes as well. Two of the meat dishes were more than enough for 4 individuals. See pictures. The food also isn't as oily as in other restaurants. Overall I would recommend items off the menu at this restaurant and would likely come back with my family.

Fair to middle as far as food quality and quantity. Ordered online more than 24 hours ahead and…read morestill stood waiting for almost an hour after it was supposed to be ready.... and on top of that they didn't fill the order by forgetting 1 item... paid well over $100. for the meal and I'm disappointed to the point that I don't think I'll be back.