Git in here and git yo' kale on!
I liked Feel Good Guru right off the bat because the owner seems to like fun names, catchy slogans ("make kale, not war!") and punny (healthful) references. We were off to a great start, sight unseen.
Walking into the location - across from Trinity Bellwoods: perfect for an impromptu feel good picnic! *you're welcome for the tip* - made me want to dust off my spork (best utensil ever) and jump into the options. Here's what I tasted samples of:
- smoothie made with hemp, dates and bananas
- green juice
- kale salad
- raw falafel, wrapped in collard leaves
- burrito " "
- raw pizza
- carrot cake
- chocolate brownie
Hmm. The list confirms: I definitely did *not* just eat with my eyes.
All was great, and I would (will!) happily eat any of it again, but a special shout-out goes to the raw pizza topped with divine pesto, and the varied flavour and amazing textures of the desserts. I defy even the most cynical to test any of the treats on offer and then argue that "feel good" and "taste good" can't go hand in hand (challenge extended, Toronto!).
On a note that doesn't involve putting things in mah mouth: the staff is warm and open while fielding questions, the space is crisp and fresh and white (hollllla for the edgy edible wall installed), and the service was fast. Though the restaurant is geared towards takeout, there is space for a few people to sit and munch while looking out the window and giving passersby two thumbs up.
Yelp note: Feel Good Guru is still in the process of getting up and running, so certain small tweaks are still happening; when I went, for instance, prices for menu items weren't listed which led to a total guessing game when I hit the register. Eventually I think they're aiming to be open 10-8, 7 days/week.