Trinity Square Cafe gets a 5-star rating for a whole host of reasons.
The Cafe is situated in the basement of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Trinity Square next to Eaton Centre. It is open for lunch every day, 5 days a week (except during the G20 summit apparently!), and the food is served cafeteria style.
The location is amazing. On a warm summer's day, you can partake in the labyrinth and watch kids play in the fountains after a hearty meal. The Cafe has a limited menu, but what it does serve is wholesome and nutritious. Most of the items are vegetarian, and sometimes with vegan selections. I've had veggie lasagna and veggie chili here before, as well as various soups - all done well for a quick cafeteria style lunch.
And the price - oh so cheap. Two can eat here for $12-$15 and be absolutely full. Service is minimal as it is a church basement cafeteria, but it works. You see business types, tourists, and lower income folk in one room eating together sometimes sharing tables. Cash only, so come prepared.
Service is friendly. Holy Trinity Church uses the cafe as a place to help train and reintegrate people recovering from mental illness. You wouldn't even know it most of the time and that in itself helps break down many of the barriers and stereotypes associated with this type of illness. It is a great idea and works.
Bravo! One of my favorite lunch places in the area.