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For example, my somewhat picky other half will only eat things that taste good. Whereas, if I see the health benefit, that can outweigh something tasting average. He will only eat one or two food items from there and pushes back about going there.
CLEANLINESS
Extremely clean and tidy. It's a fairly new store. Nice and bright, which is pleasant in the winter.
FOOD
They have a grab n' go. The pumpkin coconut milk chia seed pudding was okay; it tasted like raw squash but it was edible & I loved the concept and felt the benefits outweigh that hiccup.
Their raw lasagna made with cashew nut that mimics ricotta and zucchini layers was amazing; my picky hubby liked it and would eat it again. A bit pricey, but the nuts are so that is fair.
Their cheesy kale chips are okay (had solar produced others from nearby health food stores that are way better). They have unique nut spreads dried on nori (sushi wrappers); they are inconsistent. I had one with hemp seeds that tastes like they accidentally spilled too much lemon juice into it so it makes you pucker.
I hated their tortillas that have various veggies and are dehydrated. It is nice and pliable, but it just would not break down in my mouth.
They have fresh made items behind the counter. I think it's sandwiches and juices.
I appreciate their creativity and pride in their products. I also appreciate that they tend to use super foods that give you maximum nutrition for your calories.
RETAIL
They also sell a few raw food lifestyle supplies and equipment like mesh bags to make nut milks.
SERVICE
Knowledgeable, but on the self-righteous side. Perhaps better to say, they are helpful but it's not a "warm" environment. I felt like I was looked down upon for not fully embracing the lifestyle, but they were nice enough to encourage me to very gradually incorporate this lifestyle if I pursued it fully. Hipsters would love this place.
It is a counter service operation. Not a place where you sit and expect to be served at a table.
VERY disappointed that I called them just after they closed and left a very polite voicemail and they never returned my call. First, they did not put my cookie in my bag that I paid for, so I wanted to get it the next week when I was in the area. Second, I bought their sketchy raw kimchee. There is a warning label that says open carefully because it may be under pressure (presumably because it continues to ferment). They bagged my $50+ order, and the jar of kimchee tipped over in the bag. It soaked the bag, nearly everything I bought, and soaked my car seat. Kimchee has got to be one the strongest, garlicky smells ever. Needless to say, I wasn't impressed with how much clean up and deodorizing I had to do. I also wanted to know if the kimchee was safe to eat if it was not tightly sealed (because you normally don't eat food from jars that aren't properly sealed & I was new to the raw food thing). But, nope, no return call.
Low rating because this bad experience (unacceptable in my opinion for any food establishment to not return food safety related calls -- EVER! It's worse when it concerns raw food that isn't cooked to kill germs.) and that their food is not for everyone. I gave them an extra star for the leadership they have taken in the Toronto raw food movement and innovation.
PARKING
There are maybe a dozen 5-10 parking spots for that shopping strip. Spots are hard to come by, but there is uncovered Green P half a block up the hill across from Origin Liberty Village.
I'd recommend taking the King St street car that lets off right next to them.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
Yes. Wide enough for a wheelchair and it is a one-level store. Low enough counter and nice, very visible menu board. I don't believe there are guest washrooms.
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