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3.5 stars 32 reviews

Cafe 668

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885 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON  M6J 1V9

(416) 703-0668

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Editorial Reviews from the web
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3.5 star rating
January 13, 2012

This vegetarian restaurant used to be a dingy spot at 668 Dundas St. W., but it has been reinvented as a sleek cafe/bistro offering the same Asian-fusion fare it won acclaim for, but in a much prettier room. Soups are a standout, as are the wide selection of noodles. Mock meats are, well, a poor stand-in. Salad rolls are fresh and worth a try. Overall, spicing can be through the roof, so take... more

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3.5 star rating
July 02, 2011

Dining out with vegetarian friends is always a challenge. You wouldn't think so, but the number of times we have to send something back that has meat/fish sauce, crab or shrimp is unreal. "Hi, sorry, can we get this changed? We don't eat meat." "Oh, this is vegetarian. There's no meat in this dish." "Um, there's quite a few chunks of crab..." "Yes, no meat." "Right, we don't eat meat OR... more

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November 09, 2008

Minimalist white, chocolate and silver decor doesn't really fit in with other neighbourhood restaurants. However, affordable vegetarian dishes with an asian twist works for ‘hood locals who want a fancier place for date night. Veggies and non-veggies alike can delight in heaping servings of sweet and sour soup, noodle and rice dishes. Couples can get lucky in cozy, white sectional with gawdy... more

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3.5 star rating
December 30, 2015

i've been going for years.My favourites are the Cafe 668 salad and the two cold rolls...really great!

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3.5 star rating
September 14, 2015

Quaint patio, tried the Singapore noodles which for me were over sized and had far too much sauce in them. Don't think I'll be ordering them again

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3.5 star rating
September 19, 2014

We have been going to Cafe 668 for the last 14 year!! The food is amazing and the owners are great people!! Their curry eggplant, spicy pad Thai and black bean tofu dishes are the best!!!

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3.5 star rating
August 05, 2014

I have been coming to this place for about 6 years, and it never disappoints. The food is excellent. Decor is pretty great too, and the patio is fun to sit on because of all the unusual plants.

The service is great and very friendly. Hon is awesome and a real character, and yes, he is the only server. It's only a small family restaurant so don't expect your a@s to be kissed the whole time.
... more

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3.5 star rating
May 19, 2014

The veggie obsession is fabulous. Killer soups - you can't go wrong - order the noodle version and you'll have enough soup for two. Oh man, I forgot to take a photo of the amazing fried bananas! Friendly host, nice ambiance. Check it out!

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3.5 star rating
Great vegetarian food
March 15, 2014

Great vegetarian food , the menu is varied and portions plentiful , service is good , do not get confused by a budda vegetarian Chinese resturant on 668 dundas street

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3.5 star rating
February 10, 2014

My boyfriend and I love this place! They have an extensive menu. I've been many times, and have never been disappointed!

The ambiance is lovely, and the service is good. Plus they have a wicked fish-tank.

Some of my favourite dishes include the 'Veggie Duck', the Water Chestnut Salad, the Coconut Ginger Soup, the Vegetarian Dumpling noodle soup, Veggie Obsession noodles, and the Crispy Fried... more

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3.5 star rating
October 03, 2013

The food just wasn't very good--not bad at all, just boring. We were the first ones in the place for dinner, having arrived somewhat early, so I was surprised that the service was slow. The server was friendly though, and the windows are good for Dundas West people watching. I won't be rushing back, but it was passable.

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3.5 star rating
Best Vegetarian Asian Food
May 02, 2013

This restaurant serves the best vegetarian vietnamese food that I have ever tasted. The ingredients are extrememly fresh and the flavours are interesting and full bodied. The use of tofu instead of meat is imaginative. Even if you are a meat eater, you won't miss it. Very, very good food!

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3.5 star rating
December 16, 2012

How on earth is this place a 2.5 star on here?

I am not a vegan, nor a vegetarian, yet I love Cafe 668, gone here probably 4-5 times and really really liked the food each time.

Good service, good ambience, good prices and great food. Seriously the 2.5 rate here totally is not deserving at all. I'd rank this place right up with King's Cafe, Hogtown Vegan, Fressen, Fresh, etc as some of the... more

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3.5 star rating
October 08, 2012

this asian vegetarian resto has what must be the most original creative menu in the city. there are dozens of great choices and the ambiance is what we'd call 'cool'.
Hon, the owner, and his wife run the place and they are friendly and very eficient. i would give this place 5 stars!

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3.5 star rating
great (the best) asian vegetarian
October 08, 2012

Cafe 668 has what must be the tastiest vegetarian asian food. you will not miss meat or fish here as there are tastier substitutes. the menu is varied and the portions plentiful. the service is good and the decor is very modern and clean. we suggest this place to vegetarians, vegans and those who would like to try something amazing!

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3.5 star rating
September 17, 2012

I love this place; not sure there are not more favouring reviews. Cafe 668 is my go-to for yummy vegetarian asian fusion eats! I love their cold spring rolls. Their soups are comforting and divine; watch-out portion size are huge.

Curry pad thai is absolutely delish. Get the stir fried vegetables, they are a must - fresh, crunchy and tasty.

Plates are served family style so bring a friend or... more

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3.5 star rating
August 09, 2012

This is my favourite restaurant! It is Asian fusion style vegetarian food. They have a pretty big menu with all sorts of dishes that contain a variety of vegetables and fake meat. I usually get the Satay Veggie Beef on noodles. I love the flavour, and the textures of the fake beef and the crispy noodles.

Last time I decided to switch it up, and I got the Spicy Fried Coconut Tofu; it was... more

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3.5 star rating
What a let down
August 01, 2012

Something is wrong here. Look at the dates on those favorable reviews; something has changed. Today there was a broken doorway and a jury-rigged side way in. We got into a squabble with the waiter, who claimed never to have heard of corked wine. My "vegetable obsession" had fresh broccoli and cauliflower, but canned mushrooms and baby corn, and a... more

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3.5 star rating
July 07, 2012

I'm not a vegetarian.

But, I grew up in a vegetarian household, so I can appreciate good veggie food. I like good food, and good food can definitely be vegan, vegetarian, Kosher, etc.

Tip: sit next to the aquarium. SUCH cool fish and shrimp and stuff in there. When your dining companion becomes boring, you can stare at the fish. (N.B.: my dining companion picked the table and actually told me... more

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3.5 star rating
April 22, 2012

I am surprised by the bad reviews. To be honest, this place has the best vegetarian, pan-asian food ever. The food is full of flavour. I have come here many times and always enjoy it here. I have had the following dishes:

Spring rolls - Very crunchy and tasty. The sauce was bursting with flavour.The best spring rolls I have ever had.

Veggie Duck- You will not be disappointed. So full of... more

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3.5 star rating
March 04, 2012

The food was fine but I probably won't go back.

Good:
Fake duck - crispy and fatty like duck, but tofu!
Lots of vegetables with the dishes.
Tea pots to share.

Bad:
Some kind of bean paste in the wontons and the curry spring rools - it was mushy, not at all what I want in either of those dishes

Good service but I agree with the other reviewers that the restaurant was cold.

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3.5 star rating
December 22, 2011

No, no, no. Cafe 668 you've got it all wrong. The place was freezing, the service was just as cold, and the food was remarkably bland. It saddens me to write this because I really wanted and expected to love this place but it quickly diminished from one-sided attraction to aversion.

I ordered from the large menu with anticipation, finally deciding on the spicy vermicelli soup while my... more

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3.5 star rating
October 25, 2011

I'm a fan (hence the 4 stars!) Minus 1 star because the place is FREEZING cold and we all had to wear our coats!

I have been here a few times and I'm usually impressed. They have a very large menu selection.

I went here last night with a group of 15 people and the service was great (separate bills - yesss!!!)

I've said before that I'm not a fan of fake meats but I ordered the curry delight... more

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3.5 star rating
May 18, 2011

I've eaten at Cafe 688 many times, but never before the move from 668 Dundas W, when I can only imagine it was one of the hippest little veggie joints in town based on the buzz I was hearing about it circa 2006/07, mostly fueled by hype from Now magazine.

These days things are pretty lacklustre at 668, which is now located at 885 Dundas, but kept the name. It's certainly not as bad as people... more

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3.5 star rating
Best Asian Veg Food in TO
May 03, 2011

This is the best Asian vegetarian food in the city. Not to be missed! Vietnamese veggie food is expertly prepared by this husband and wife owned restaurant team.
The menu is a vegetarians' dream with usually off-limit items all available for the tasting. Try the summer roll appetizers - they are always a hit.
Nice for visitors to Toronto who... more

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3.5 star rating
January 05, 2011

Considering the other reviews, I guess i've been lucky with the couple of visits i've had to Cafe 668. Both my visits (to their new location further west on Dundas) have been weekday evenings when the restaurant's been quiet, so service has been quick & unobtrusive, and the meals are served promptly - steaming hot!

There's a decent range of apps (and not all fried if you want something light)... more

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3.5 star rating
Excellent Asian Type Vegetarian food
January 06, 2010

I'm not vegetarian but I love Cafe 668's summer rolls, deep fried tofu and curried eggplant. I love these so much that I always order them so haven't really tried anything else on the menu.

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3.5 star rating
October 03, 2009

As an enthusiastic vegetarian, I can pretty much name any veggie and vegan place in town, but going to eat at them is another story. After two years of hearing about Cafe 668, I decided to drag my mom along for a nice meal.

We were impressed by the decor. We were impressed by how the place was absolutely freezing. We were impressed by the menu (which is only Asian food, unbeknown to me at the... more

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3.5 star rating
Fine vegetarian vietnamese (I think) dining
September 20, 2009

Although not in the 'best' area, 668 is a real find.
The food is fresh and tasty - and not badly priced either. The decor is modern, light/airy and the staff are friendly.
Meal for 2 plus drinks and tip = $60 (dishes we picked were upper-middle of the price band).
Very filling and would definitely go back!

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3.5 star rating
November 24, 2008

This is another one of those places that uses their "we're a fully vegetarian restaurant" claim to pull weight in the city. Again, like my review for Fresh, these places are definitely needed, and it is a decent place to down some typical Asian chow. Great for vegetarians who like their Asian food.

I had the "House Special". The vegetables are crunchy and the made me feel super healthy.... more

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3.5 star rating
Spicy vermacelli soup and the spring rolls are so tasty. Its all vegetarian and it now lives in some more posh digs
June 09, 2008

Spicy vermacelli soup and the spring rolls are so tasty. Its all vegetarian and it now lives in some more posh digs.

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3.5 star rating
Not as good as expected
December 28, 2007

Not as good as expected. My dish had a weird taste. The appetizers were good though and the new atmosphere is very "Springrollsy".

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3.5 star rating
Cafe 668
September 04, 2004

We stumbled across this restaurant after a long walk to another place, which had closed for renovation. So we were starving and frantically grabbed a cab on a wild idea of heading vaguely towards someplace we'd seen before.

We saw foot-high letters in the window reading "Vegetarian" and I recognized the name of the restaurant from a vegetarian directory, so we leapt out of the cab and hoped... more

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November 04, 2013

A popular spot among vegans and vegetarians, the Dundas Street West denizen — which recently moved further west — provides a healthy array of dishes to choose from. Run by Ngoc Lam, a self-educated chef, the restaurant combines the flavours of Thailand, Vietnam and China together to create the vegetarian menu. The menu is still the same, with items ranging from congees and soups to fried... more

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August 20, 2013

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