The Best Places to Grab a Healthy Lunch in Toronto
Looking for healthy lunch options? Here are five of our Localist correspondent's top picks in Toronto
We get it: it’s hard to keep up with those healthy eating goals when summer finally hits and a sunny patio is the place to be. But if you’re trying to avoid unhealthy eating on weekdays, and you don’t have time to plan ahead and cook for yourself, tons of restaurants are starting to offer better options. Here, our Localist correspondent rounded up her go-tos for the best healthy lunch in Toronto. Bon appetit!
Our favourite healthy lunch options in Toronto
IQ Food Co.
Where: Multiple locations, including inside Equinox Yorkville and 100 Wellington St. W., iqfoodco.com
The menu: If you’re looking for healthy, seasonal food that you can grab in a hurry, this is the place for you. Not only is the food at IQ good for you, but each meal is sustainable and balanced, to help bring some inner peace to your hectic day.
My go-to: I’m always hungry for one of their hearty boxes after a killer workout at Equinox, and I’m particularly smitten with the Southern-influenced Lima box that features oven-roasted chicken with spicy corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, jalapeños, hot sauce and more. If you only have time for a smoothie, try the Peaches + Green.
The atmosphere: A very chic fast food counter that puts the rest of the food court to shame!
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $20
Impact Kitchen
Where: 573 King St. E., impactkitchen.ca
The menu: Minimally processed, nutrient-rich, real food that includes everything from vegan power balls and cups of bone broth to the ultimate paleo lunch bowls.
My go-to: The Warrior Power Bowl has got me so hooked, I order it every time I visit. With steamed rice, arugula, pickled onion, micro sprouts, black pitted olives, basil, mint, creamy hummus and an added topping of their succulent pulled chicken, can you blame me?
The atmosphere: A bigger space along the sleepy (but up-and-coming) East King East strip, it’s clearly a welcome addition to the Riverside neighborhood and is always buzzing with customers.
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $20
Pokito
Where: 420 Queen St. W., pokito.ca
The menu: A savoury selection of Asian fusion poke bowls and sushi burritos that are assembled on the spot using fresh and vibrant ingredients.
My go-to: The spicy salmon poke bowl with spicy mayo sauce, sweet onions, edamame and seaweed salad served over brown rice
The atmosphere: Bright and modern with lots of seating, and free wifi!
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $17
Kupfert & Kim
Where: 140 Spadina Ave., plus multiple locations in the Financial District, kupfertandkim.com
The menu: Dedicated to “wheatless and meatless” meals, Kupfert & Kim is a reliable spot for healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just don’t ask for a side of bacon or bread!
My go-to: I’m totally obsessed with Kim’s Congee for a savoury morning meal, and the Mexican-inspired Oaxaca bowl for lunch.
The atmosphere: The Spadina location is the best spot for a sit-down lunch. Most others can be found in the PATH where the atmosphere is a little more hectic.
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $18
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Our favourite healthy lunch options in Toronto
IQ Food Co.
Where: Multiple locations, including inside Equinox Yorkville and 100 Wellington St. W., iqfoodco.com
The menu: If you’re looking for healthy, seasonal food that you can grab in a hurry, this is the place for you. Not only is the food at IQ good for you, but each meal is sustainable and balanced, to help bring some inner peace to your hectic day.
My go-to: I’m always hungry for one of their hearty boxes after a killer workout at Equinox, and I’m particularly smitten with the Southern-influenced Lima box that features oven-roasted chicken with spicy corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, jalapeños, hot sauce and more. If you only have time for a smoothie, try the Peaches + Green.
The atmosphere: A very chic fast food counter that puts the rest of the food court to shame!
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $20
Impact Kitchen
Where: 573 King St. E., impactkitchen.ca
The menu: Minimally processed, nutrient-rich, real food that includes everything from vegan power balls and cups of bone broth to the ultimate paleo lunch bowls.
My go-to: The Warrior Power Bowl has got me so hooked, I order it every time I visit. With steamed rice, arugula, pickled onion, micro sprouts, black pitted olives, basil, mint, creamy hummus and an added topping of their succulent pulled chicken, can you blame me?
The atmosphere: A bigger space along the sleepy (but up-and-coming) East King East strip, it’s clearly a welcome addition to the Riverside neighborhood and is always buzzing with customers.
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $20
Pokito
Where: 420 Queen St. W., pokito.ca
The menu: A savoury selection of Asian fusion poke bowls and sushi burritos that are assembled on the spot using fresh and vibrant ingredients.
My go-to: The spicy salmon poke bowl with spicy mayo sauce, sweet onions, edamame and seaweed salad served over brown rice
The atmosphere: Bright and modern with lots of seating, and free wifi!
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $17
Kupfert & Kim
Where: 140 Spadina Ave., plus multiple locations in the Financial District, kupfertandkim.com
The menu: Dedicated to “wheatless and meatless” meals, Kupfert & Kim is a reliable spot for healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just don’t ask for a side of bacon or bread!
My go-to: I’m totally obsessed with Kim’s Congee for a savoury morning meal, and the Mexican-inspired Oaxaca bowl for lunch.
The atmosphere: The Spadina location is the best spot for a sit-down lunch. Most others can be found in the PATH where the atmosphere is a little more hectic.
Average wait time: 5 to 10 minutes
Average cost for lunch (meal + beverage): $18
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To see the original article, search for it on the Flare archive: https://flare.fashionmagazine.com
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