When Live Organic Food Bar opened in 2002, the Dupont strip didn’t have much going on. Jennifer and Christopher Italiano, the brother and sister duo who own Live Organic, saw beyond the present landscape and knew the area would soon turn around. “There wasn’t much,” admits Jennifer, referring both to the area and the concentration of organic eating establishments. “We were sort of the pioneers of it, but essentially there was no other raw food in Toronto.” Despite the dearth of healthy eating options for diners, Jennifer and Christopher were determined to turn their passion into a reality, and set about opening Live Organic.
They started simply, but with staples they knew would appeal to their customer base. “It started off as a four-seater organic juice bar with four meals,” Jennifer says. Even with the small beginnings, Jennifer and Christopher chose their food deliberately, looking at what was locally grown and in season. And one of their original dishes, the Raw Combo, was such a hit that you can still nosh on the sample platter today.
Soup of the Day .
uber protein
mixed greens, kale, micro greens, chickpea, tempeh croutons, cooked
quinoa, mixed sprouted seeds, cranberry, goji berry, choice of dressing
alkaline
kale, mixed greens, sweet potato, daikon, cabbage, avocado, olives, spicy
almonds, hemp seeds, umeboshi dressing
the greek
mixed greens, roasted red pepper, grilled zucchini, cashew feta, chickpea,
artichoke, tomato, cucumber, olives, choice of dressing
kale caesar
kale, mixed greens, sundried tomato, coconut bacon, tempeh croutons,
cashew hemp parmesan, caesar dressing
Dressings
miso-ginger: cold pressed olive oil, wheat-free tamari, brown miso
paste, apple cider vinegar, ginger, cilantro, coconut nectar
dill tahini: cold pressed olive oil, apple cider vinegar, wheat-free tamari,
garlic, dill, tahini, celtic sea salt
caesar: cold pressed olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, garlic,
capers, dijon mustard, dulse seaweed, celtic sea salt, cayenne
umeboshi: cold pressed olive oil, carrot, ginger, apple cider vinegar,
umeboshi vinegar, black sesame seeds
hemp : hemp oil with lemon wedge
Balsalmic: balsamic vinegar with cold pressed olive oil
big bowl
field greens, sprouted sunflower sesame hummus, kale, carrot, tomato,
cucumber, mixed sprouted seeds, avocado, micro greens, choice of
dressing
All wraps and sandwiches are served with house made pickles and
hemp-kale coleslaw
grilled panini
grilled zucchini, portobello, bell pepper, sweet potato, spinach, olive and
sundried tomato tapenade, basil-hemp pesto, gluten-free sundried
tomato and olive focaccia
black bean burrito
black bean hummus, guacamole, tomato salsa, spinach, chipotle mayo,
brown rice, gluten-free tortilla
chickpea burger
chickpea veggie patty, mixed greens, tomato, pickle, Live’s BBQ sauce,
gluten-free bun
burdock burrito
burdock root, sweet potato, tempeh, spinach, guacamole, Live’s kimchi,
chipotle mayo, Live's BBQ sauce, cashew ‘sour cream’, gluten-free
tortilla
Burger extras
cashew cheddar ‘cheese’, guacamole, coconut bacon’, grilled portobello
mushroom, grilled red pepper
sunshine wrap
sprouted sunflower seed pate, cucumber, carrot, tomato, spinach,
avocado, micro greens, balsamic vinaigrette, Live's sun-dried tomato
veggie wrap
tacos
sprouted sunflower refried ‘beans’, walnut taco ‘meat’, tomato salsa,
guacamole, cashew ‘sour cream’, Live's soft taco shell
All boxes come with brown rice except paleo.
Quinoa substitute
Protein extras:
Tofu, tempeh, mixed sprouted seeds, chickpea, avocado
bangkok box
brown rice, tempeh, kale, collard greens, cabbage, daikon, carrot, cilantro,
green onion, spicy almonds, almond maca chili sauce
seoul box
brown rice, tofu, collard greens, portobello, burdock root, carrot, Live’s
dandelion kimchi, pickle, sesame-spirulina gomasio, umeboshi dressing
paleo box (grain-free with raw option)
sprouted sunflower 'salmon' pate, kale, portobello, sweet potato,
avocado, carrot, daikon, seaweed, cucumber, goji berry, ginger-miso
dressing
italiano box
brown rice, chickpea, spinach, sweet potato, zucchini, red pepper,
portobello, cashew ‘feta’, fresh and sun-dried tomato, hemp-basil pesto,
olives, balsamic vinaigrette
acapulco box
brown rice, adzuki and black bean, walnut taco ‘meat’, tomato salsa,
guacamole, cashew ‘cheddar ‘, cashew ‘sour cream’, mixed greens,
tomato, jalapeño, nacho chips
trainers box
brown rice, tempeh, chickpea, kale, collard green, sweet potato, burdock
root, carrot, cabbage-hemp coleslaw, mixed sprouted seeds, tahini sauce
Drinks
Coffee / Tea, Superfood Smoothies
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Live Organic Food bar has a generous menu of conventional favourites with a bit of Japanese flare. Classics include veggie burgers, burritos and nachos made with walnut “taco meat.” Hearty salads and hot bowls are doused in miso dressing, umeboshi vinegar, and wakame. Live Organic also prides itself on avoiding preservatives, refined sugars and GMOs. Two locations covering the Queen West and Dupont areas make it easy to snag some delicious eats from Live.
View this Smart ListLocated just west of Spadina on Dupont, Live Organic Food Bar offers some of the best gluten-free and sugar-free vegan dishes in the city. All of their food comes from local organic farmers, so you can savour your convenient, healthy and ethically-produced take out with a clear conscience.
View this Smart ListThis Dupont Street eatery offers plant-based, organic and gluten-free dining for a health-conscious crowd. There are two burger options on the menu: the raw walnut beet burger is served atop fresh collard greens or raw sesame onion bread while the heartier cooked chickpea patty is topped with BBQ sauce and chipotle mayo on a gluten-free bun.
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