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| - As a vegan, anywhere that caters to people of my diet is great....I can pretty much eat everything on the menu here which is a definite joy and probably how regular folks feel at any restaurant. Most of the vegan restaurants in Toronto seem to be asian fusion which I do enjoy, but sometimes you just want a good ol' North American home-cooked meal and this is the place for it! Sadie's fare feels like it's been cooked by a friend - a vegan friend who is a really decent cook.
I've been going to Sadie's since it first opened. Yes, sometimes the customer service can be hit or miss (usually the crap servers don't last very long) and seating can be rather cramped if the place is super packed. I recommend going on evenings and mornings when the place isn't too crazy packed. Weekday mornings, and Mon, Tues and Weds nights are usually the best.
For breakfast (and the greatest cure for hangovers for vegans), I recommend the Tofu Scramble with a side of veggie sausage, red pepper and tomato soup (mmmm), and a fresh squeeze juice. What I love about the crew here is their super awesome about customizing your drink for a wee bit extra. I usually pay extra for an orange juice base instead of the soy milk and add on a fruit. Best smoothie in the world is Blueberry, Raspberry and Strawberry with an orange juice base. It's a great way to kick-start the day and well worth the extra $$$. The coffee is fair trade organic and delicious black which is the true test of a good brew.
For lunch, the Vegan BLT is to die for.
Dinner faves are the caesar salad, the BBQ plate (although I find the corn on the cob can be rather cold by the time you get it - this meal is all about the vegan drumsticks), the vegan cajun quesadillas, and of course for desert, a vegan cupcake to complete the meal.
Avoid: The cooney fries can be hit or miss, the grilled cheese, and the burger (it's just an Yves burger and is something that could be easily made at home).
Check-out: The awesome Pez collection in the back of the restaurant. It's pretty epic.
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