Here are the top 10 places to get healthy bowls in Toronto

With the novelty of the new year coming to an end – so are most of our resolutions that came with it. But before we ditch the list of annual good intentions, we’re looking for the small wins to get us back on track for spring. We’ve rounded up our favourite healthy bowls that deliver just as much flavour as they do on healthy ingredients!

10. Kupfert & Kim – Cauliflower & Tahini Bowl

Fantastic for humans, animals and the planet, Kupfert & Kim’s plant-based dishes are designed to provide a balance of protein, carbs, vitamins and minerals. A fan favourite, The Cauliflower and Tahini Bowl includes your choice of base, lemon tahini, za’atar salsa, organic greens and an array of fresh veggies – including crispy, roasted cauliflower. 

9. Impact Kitchen – Warrior Bowl 

Founded on the belief that food has the power to shape our daily lives, Impact Kitchen uses real, wholesome ingredients designed to provide customers with the energy to take on the day. With arugula, white rice, pickled red onions and a light dressing consisting of balsamic and olive oil check out their powerful and tasty Warrior Bowl. 

8. iQ Foods – Happy Bowl

With a heavy emphasis on mindfulness, the creators of iQ Foods believe that food has the power to transcend and fuel the dreams of those around them. Built on the core values of balance, sustainability and happiness, iQ Foods feel that how you do anything is how you do everything. Make sure to try their Happy Bowl, consisting of oven-roasted chicken, pickled onions, organic quinoa, romaine, and a spicy tahini dressing. 

7. Mad Radish – Piri-Piri Bowl 

With an array of hearty bowls, burritos and salads, Mad Radish is a family of brands on a mission to elevate fast food and transform the way people think about healthy eating. Their house-made ingredients and bold flavours are built to satisfy flexitarians, vegans and everyone in between. Try out their Piri-Piri Bowl, with spicy piri-piri chicken, roasted sweet potatoes and cabbage slaw. 

6. imPerfect Fresh Eats – Keto Charred Chicken Bowl

The owners of imPerfect Fresh Eats have set out to create a place where people can reconnect with their love for food in a delicious, sensible and positive way. Their mission involves incorporating ‘imperfect’ produce without sacrificing nutrition or taste! Including a base of super greens, chipotle chicken, avocado, and an assortment of hearty veggies, their Keto Charred Chicken Bowl is a fan favourite. 

5. Mandy’s – Veggie Protein Power Bowl

A Montreal staple, Mandy’s has made its way to Toronto! Started by the Wolfe sisters in 2004, they soon discovered that nutritious, gourmet bowls and salads were soon to be the next big thing – and they were right. Including quinoa, avocado, and an assortment of fresh veggies and topped with a green goddess dressing, the Veggie Protein Power Bowl will wow your tastebuds. 

4. Fresh Kitchen & Juice Bar – The Botanist

A Toronto veteran in the food world, Fresh Kitchen & Juice Bar has been on a 20-year-long mission to prove that a plant-based diet can be satisfying, energizing and crave-able! Everything on their menu is made in-house daily using whole, natural ingredients. A crowd pleaser, their Botanist Salad is crafted with marinated farro, quinoa, fresh veggies, and power greens, and can be customized with your choice of dressing.

3. The Goods – Nori Bowl

The founders behind The Goods have crafted their menu around the philosophy that disease prevention is imperative, and made possible by keeping our bodies and minds well! With the belief in mind that eating fresh whole foods is how we will thrive, The Goods offers nutrition-packed bowls, sandwiches and beyond. A fan favourite is their Nori Bowl, filled with a rice base, shredded nori, an assortment of veggies and a ginger-miso dressing. 

2. Mary Be Kitchen – Be Square Bowl Combination

Mary Be Kitchen’s philosophy is ‘whole food for the soul,’ bringing healthy, homestyle, made-to-order food to Toronto! Everything on the menu is made in-house using thoughtfully chosen ingredients, including hormone and antibiotic-free chicken and beef. Their signature Be Square Combo comes with your choice of protein and two sides – our favourite way to customize this option includes steak with roasted sweet potatoes and kale caesar!

1. Brasa Peruvian Kitchen – Hot Brasa Chicken or new Tuna Ceviche Bowls 

Coming in deliciously at #1 is the newest fast-casual dining spot in Toronto, Brasa Peruvian Kitchen – the ultimate Peruvian-inspired restaurant chain with a curated menu designed by award-winning Peruvian-born chefs. The recently released Tuna Ceviche Bowl has quickly become a crowd-pleaser for foodies across the city, along with their famed hot Brasa chicken bowl! With organic Peruvian quinoa, sustainable tuna, sweet potato blossoms, Peruvian corn and red onion, this bowl is a mouth-watering taste of Peru. If you’re looking for a tried-and-true bowl, their signature is the Hot Brasa Chicken, including panca garlic roasted potatoes, Peruvian salsa, and hot rocoto and lime sauce. Their food is ‘flavour–first,’ supported by nutrient-dense ingredients with real Peruvian flavours from the Pacific Ocean, Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest! Brasa Peruvian Kitchen was founded during the pandemic by CEO and celebrated entrepreneur Michel Falcon, who was also part of the group behind Toronto hotspots, Baro and Petty Cash.