Loving hut scores 4 stars for two reasons,
1. The food was full of flavour and filling.
2. They made me something that wasn't on the menu because what I asked for isn't being offered in both locations just yet. I was told they will offer the full menu at both locations soon. They're just working the kinks out. On a side note, the spring rolls tasted a little like frozen pizza crust. It was odd as hell.
I don't often find myself in vegan places these days because my vegan days were firmly placed behind me a long time ago. I like meat. Meat likes me. We're a good team. Having said that, I do enjoy a good vegan meal but don't know many vegans these days and the ones I do know do not eat well at all. Needless to say, I've had a difficult time finding the desire for good vegan vittles. When they fall in my lap, I'd be a fool to ignore them.
Loving Hut has an original location at 953 Eglington Ave and from my understanding they've been there for a while now. This location is brand spankin' new (I mean days old as I write this) and it looks it. Everything is bright and shiny including the staff. I swear I saw one of their smiles sparkle.
If they hadn't been so quick to help me out with a custom order this place would still be a solid 3.5/3. I think the restaurant falls down in a few places, the first of which being giant TVs glued to the walls. I find it kind of off putting when restaurants put TV in the dining space because it's a great way to kill conversation, even if you don't know what you're watching. The second odd bit is a small display of books and pamphlets about living well. I didn't have time to ask but I'll have to next time I'm there because one of them was called, "The birds in my life" or something to that effect. It just seemed out of place but I'm sure there's a reason for it.
You'll find seating for around twenty-five people or so. It's not a large place but is big enough to accommodate the lunch crowd. I'll be interested to see how they do in this neighbourhood jammed in between a high end casual clothing store for men and an expensive salad bar.