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| - My girlfriend and I decided to hit up the Junction on Sunday for lunch and I suggested we eat at The Beet. I'd been here a couple of times before and really enjoyed the food. The Beet offers a wide selection of salads, burgers, sandwiches, and wraps, almost all of which are made entirely from local and organic ingredients. For those of you who have restrictive diets, The Beet offers a number of vegan and vegetarian options, and all of their sandwiches and wraps can be made with gluten-free or multi-grain bread.
Food - I ordered the Avocado and Tofu sandwich ($13) on gluten-free bread, which was served with a side salad. The sandwich was loaded with thick, creamy pieces of avocado, huge chunks of tamari ginger tofu, tomato, lettuce and vegan mayo. The tofu was expertly seasoned and incredibly flavourful. Overall, the sandwich was so delicious that I wolfed it down in just a few bites. However, when combined with the 16 oz. Beta Booster freshly squeezed orange and carrot juice ($8), I was well satisfied.
My girlfriend ordered the daily special, which was a breakfast sandwich filled with egg, bacon, roasted chicken, pesto, cilantro, and vegan mayo on gluten-free bread. It was just as delicious as my sandwich. She also ordered a juice - the 16 oz. Becca's Blend juice ($8), consisting of grapefruit, pear, and lime, which was very refreshing.
Service - We were promptly seated on the patio by our server after a table was cleared for us. We were handed menus when we sat down, and served fresh water flavoured with an orange slice while we browsed the menu. After ordering, our food took no more than 10 minutes to arrive at our table. However, we did notice that other tables appeared to be waiting a bit longer for their food to arrive. Our server was very friendly and helpful when we asked about some of the menu options.
Price - The price is certainly on the high side, but well worth it for the freshness and quality of ingredients. Expect to spend around $50 for two people if you order juices or smoothies in addition to your main course. If you stick to water, you'll be closer to $30 for two people.
Overall, this is an amazing restaurant. We are already planning another visit back to The Beet soon!
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