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The Best Healthy Lunch Spots in Toronto's East End

Emma Kula

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Emma Kula

The Best Healthy Lunch Spots in Toronto's East End

Toronto's east end is home to several unique independent restaurants, many of which focus on local, organic ingredients and healthy meals that don't sacrifice taste. If you're craving something nutritious on your lunch break, look no further than these spots that offer veggie-packed bowls, healthified comfort food, satisfying sandwiches and fresh salads. All of these destinations are open for takeout, so if you live or find yourself on the east side of the city, grab a nourishing lunch to fuel yourself through the rest of the day!

Leslieville

1186 Queen St E

YAYA

Focusing on organic daytime food, this quaint cafe on Queen East serves up gourmet breakfast dishes, loaded sandwiches and soups made with locally-sourced ingredients and many gluten-free and vegan options.

YAYA

Leslieville

1186 Queen St E

Focusing on organic daytime food, this quaint cafe on Queen East serves up gourmet breakfast dishes, loaded sandwiches and soups made with locally-sourced ingredients and many gluten-free and vegan options.

Leslieville

327 Carlaw Ave

Fruitful Market

Healthy, quick-service prepared food is on the menu at this small eatery and market at Carlaw and Dundas, where you'll find creative wraps, a mix-and-match salad bar and sandwiches on homemade brioche buns.

Fruitful Market

Leslieville

327 Carlaw Ave

Healthy, quick-service prepared food is on the menu at this small eatery and market at Carlaw and Dundas, where you'll find creative wraps, a mix-and-match salad bar and sandwiches on homemade brioche buns.

Leslieville

899 Queen St E

nutbar - Leslieville

Famous for their creamy house-made nut milk and superfood treats, this cafe serves 100% organic food like salads, smoothies, oatmeal and toasts.

nutbar - Leslieville

Leslieville

899 Queen St E

Famous for their creamy house-made nut milk and superfood treats, this cafe serves 100% organic food like salads, smoothies, oatmeal and toasts.

Hype Food Co.

This allergy-friendly bakery and restaurant has plenty of gluten-, nut- and dairy-free options, including build-your-own bowls, tasty baked goods and a few grocery items.

Hype Food Co.

This allergy-friendly bakery and restaurant has plenty of gluten-, nut- and dairy-free options, including build-your-own bowls, tasty baked goods and a few grocery items.

White Lily Diner

Comfort Food

This Riverside diner offers salads, sandwiches, house-smoked meats and classic comfort foods featuring local ingredients.

White Lily Diner

This Riverside diner offers salads, sandwiches, house-smoked meats and classic comfort foods featuring local ingredients.

Comfort Food

Leslieville

1402 Queen St E

The Green Wood

Breakfast & Brunch

Healthy options like sandwiches, smoothies and meat-free dishes are abundant at this Leslieville lunch and brunch restaurant, complete with a cozy heated patio.

The Green Wood

Leslieville

1402 Queen St E

Healthy options like sandwiches, smoothies and meat-free dishes are abundant at this Leslieville lunch and brunch restaurant, complete with a cozy heated patio.

Breakfast & Brunch

Little India

226 Greenwood Ave

Maha's Restaurant

With outdoor seating and curbside pickup available, you no longer have to wait in long lineups to get your fix of this incredible and one-of-a-kind Egyptian brunch food, from crispy falafel pitas to silky smooth hummus and gooey date grilled cheese.

Maha's Restaurant

Little India

226 Greenwood Ave

With outdoor seating and curbside pickup available, you no longer have to wait in long lineups to get your fix of this incredible and one-of-a-kind Egyptian brunch food, from crispy falafel pitas to silky smooth hummus and gooey date grilled cheese.

Lady Marmalade

Breakfast & Brunch

Best known for their coveted brunch that typically draws in hefty weekend crowds, this daytime-only destination serves delicious eggs bennies, sandwiches, salads and bowls.

Lady Marmalade

Best known for their coveted brunch that typically draws in hefty weekend crowds, this daytime-only destination serves delicious eggs bennies, sandwiches, salads and bowls.

Breakfast & Brunch

Leslieville

1372 Queen St E

Mira Mira

Serving up ice cream, salads and sandwiches, Leslieville's quick-service spot focuses on high-quality, whole-food ingredients with big flavour.

Mira Mira

Leslieville

1372 Queen St E

Serving up ice cream, salads and sandwiches, Leslieville's quick-service spot focuses on high-quality, whole-food ingredients with big flavour.

Impact Kitchen

This gluten-free spot has a few locations across the city and specializes in paleo food, ethically-sourced meats and nourishing powder bowls.

Impact Kitchen

This gluten-free spot has a few locations across the city and specializes in paleo food, ethically-sourced meats and nourishing powder bowls.