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| - Planta Burger is one of the first vegan quick service spots in Toronto. The location is great, the prices are reasonable, and Planta has enjoyed a lot of buzz since their debut about a year ago. In short, we had to check it out.
We've had mixed experiences at Planta, and unfortunately this was no different.
- The crab cake burger ($10.75, flat rate for all burgers here) was bland and underfilled. The hearts of palm were crushed into a soggy mess, but the pieces outside of the bun were nice and crispy.
- The buffalo cauliflower burger (again, reasonable at $10.75) was okay, although not a standout in texture or flavor.
- The onion rings ($3.75) were the best part of our meal! Nice texture and sauce, delicate and crisp. Maybe a touch underseasoned.
- The tots ($3.75) were a massive disappointment. The cauliflower tots at Planta's flagship were if basic and overpriced, but these were just awful. Burnt outside, wet paste inside, and some creamy sauce on top to cover it up. I assume this is just a one-off, as the brand knows how to do decent tots. Let's chalk it up to growing pains.
- The ice cream sandwich ($6.00) is incredibly dense. It consists of icy coconut ice cream smeared between two chocolate-oatmeal-peanut butter cookies. The cookies are too thick for the amount of ice-cream, which could be creamier.
***On a more serious note, they really need to mention that these sandwiches contain PEANUTS on the menu. One of my friends is allergic, and took a bite without knowing. It's irresponsible and dangerous not to note such a common (and sometimes life-threatening) allergen.***
Overall, our experience was not the best. I hope this place improves as they work through their launch phase, and I hope they start listing that their cookies and ice-cream sandwiches contain peanuts so that allergic guests don't unwittingly consume them.
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