The soup & salad combo never disappoints but the vegan crêpes are a little too expensive for how un-filling they are. Maybe if they came with a little garden salad or more toppings, I would part with my $15 more easily. I swear I'm hungrier after having one!!
The atmosphere is lively but cozy and the ingredients are high quality, so there's that. Their home-made vegan ice creams are a nice... more

cute, intimate interior and a very cute makeshift patio. staff were very friendly and accommodating. I bought the soup and salad combo, which is great value at twelve dollars, and very tasty 42 ingredients full of vegan goodness and the soup on the side put it over the top. I also had a green tea coconut milk ice cream for dessert which was divine.

all in all, hibiscus is a hidden gem in... more

I came to this cute little restaurant in Kensington for a late Sunday afternoon brunch.

The restaurant was completely full around noon - very popular for weekend brunch goers. We both decided to try the vegan mozzarella, tomato, basil, spinach and mushroom savoury crepe, which the waitress recommended as one of their most popular crepes. Because we wanted to try the chutney as well, they also... more

Tried this for the first time today and just WOW.

Such a cute interior, really small and local - but that's pretty much all of Kensington places.
Staff was super friendly and even though they were busy when we came, it was only a 5 minute wait!

I settled for the mozzarella/spinach/mushroom buckwheat crepe. At first I was nervous because I've never had a buckwheat crepe but DAMN. So so good!... more

If you happen to be in Kensington Market this is a great, healthy place to stop for lunch. Vegan and gluten free and the gluten free crepes are delicious. I would not come here just to eat at this restaurant but when I am in the neighborhood it's a great place for lunch.

Amazing salad

Expected better
Ordered savoury crepes but wasn't as good as I expected it to be and service was a bit slow
Would maybe return to try the soup and salad

The salad and crepe that we had were tasty, however the soup was just bland.

I have been going to this restaurant pretty regularly since 2008. Please keep that in mind while you read this, so you know where I'm coming from and that I'm not just some random person who went here once and is just trying to start s@!t.

I'm an incredibly lactose intolerant person. I know my body, I know my allergies; it's pretty much like clockwork. I ask for a drink with soy. Within 30-45... more

I found about this restaurant with the help of Yelp. I was a bit hesitant going with my boyfriend as we had previously went to a vegetarian/vegan restaurant and he wasn't impressed. I ordered the soup (sweet potato and coconut) and salad combo and he ordered the vegan cheddar, chutney, pecans and pear crepe. I had such high expectations of the salad because of all the reviews that when I... more

I had the 42 ingredient salad and it was amazing, 4 stars because the service was extremely slow.

After a horrible visit at another Kensington vegan establishment, Hibiscus managed to exceed my expectations. Portions are smaller here, but I ate every enjoyable bite of my 'salad & soup' combo without any waste (I hate waste!) and I felt satisfied after my meal; I'm a omnivore, by the way, so being in a vegan environment unfortunately doesn't always sate me, needless to say, I'm impressed.... more

Great place for all vegan and vegetarians. Their soups and salad bowl are all time favorite. All ice creams are fresh and vegan! A must go place.

The neighborhood is as fascinating as it can get; in the heart of Little Portugal/Kensington Market. The squash ginger soup was outstanding and the salad was innovative and good--lots of textures and unusual ingredients. It would be great to have a non-tofu option but it's not really customizable. The service was competent but not overly welcoming compared to the friendliness of other places in... more

Excellent food, very filling, great customer service. Everything I had was very tasty and well prepared. Will def be back!

Great place for lunch! My first time in Toronto and my driver that I've hired has recommended this place for lunch. Amazing that there's so many choices when it comes to salads! I got soup & salad combo and it was delicious! Ice tea was a wonderful finish to my meal.

Their salad is to die for! Seriously, if I had to chose one dish that I had to eat for the rest of my life it would be their salad. The vegan mozzarella crepe was awesome too, I like when vegan/vegetarian places don't drench everything in excessive oil so that's a big plus.
Even though the atmosphere and the staff were great, I didn't like that the entire place smelled a lot like fried food and... more

Love the salad till the end of the world!! So delicious and full of variety!!!
The restaurant is not very conspicuous because of its simple and clean decoration outside. But actually it is always crowded during lunch time and famous for its healthy food.
I chose the Salad and Soup to go. The staff there were all so friendly and atmosphere was very comfortable. I felt a little regretted because... more

Gluten free goodness in every bite!! Choose savoury or sweet melt in your mouth crepes as made in cafes that I visited in Paris. Or skip them all together for a salad reaping with organic vegetables. Whatever you choose you will not be disappointed. Bon Appetite!!

Great service, great food really cozy and really nice prices, portions sizes are great definitely a place you have to check out.

Went in for lunch last weekend and had their salad bowl and their buckwheat crepe with walnuts, pears, chutney and vegan cheese. Both were wonderful dishes! I loved the nutty flavours of the buckwheat crepe, and how it created the perfect blanket for the crisp pears and the sweet, zingy (apricot?) chutney. It was a nice play between the sweet and savoury, which I loved. The salad bowl was also... more

Time for the annoying cliche Yelp review starter sentence..."I WANTED TO LOVE THIS PLACE BUT..." I kinda did! Here's the deal.

The food was good but not mindblowingly delicious. In fact, I agree with a lot of the reviewers that the crepe I had was not particularly flavourful. It was a nice lunch and they also have a good selection of teas that all can be made iced. That was exciting!

The... more

This afternoon I enjoyed their beautiful and nutritious salad and soup combo. I usually have misgivings about healthy food being offered at a premium price, but since I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, I must say that's value.

Above all, I enjoyed the ambiance of the place. It's small but not cramped, just comfortable enough. There were plants, lots of sunlight and some jazz playing in the... more

Great spot in Kensington. By far the best spot f you're looking for something healthy

The service is really good and the salad is full of flavour and at a great price. A must for anyone who wants a healthy kick.

It was amazing!
We had the soup and salad combo and it was the best salad I have ever had!!!
The place was neat! Although a little bit small.

I was quite pleased with the food here.
Everything was very fresh and tasty. I was very impressed when I asked for coffee sweetner options and was informed that maple syrup was an option! Very impressive! I opted for a dessert crepe and wasn't disappointed. This is a cute little joint and most won't be disappointed.

This is my new mother/daughter lunch date place. I haven't had a crepe in approximately one million years and my lunch here was so lovely and delicious. My mom really enjoyed her food too - she talks about it all the time. She's totally in love.

Small, charming little place. A gem.

Great crepes!

yummy!!

The best meal I remember ever having. The salad was delicious with the perfect amount of dressing with the right flavors. My pear crepe had diverse but unique and complementing flavors. I love that it was all vegan, too.

The vegan mozzarella crepe that I had was mouth watering good! Service was really good. Really liked the ambiance there as well - great for brunch with friends! The only complaint that I had were the prices - they were a bit high for crepes.

I had a salad & soup combo. The ginger soup was great. The salad was a bit too sweet though.

Loved the soup and salad combo! The soup of the day was ginger squash, which I love. It was delicious. Not sure if their salad is always the same, but the menu lists some ingredients. Overall, a great lunch with a filling meal.

Their interior is well decorated with cute antiques on the bookshelves/wall. Also, the afternoon jazz in the background made the atmosphere that much more relaxing.... more

Cute hipster vegan/vegetarian cafe. They use fresh, organic ingredients. I felt so clean and healthy eating here! Usually I don't enjoy these types of places, but I honestly didn't miss the meat.

Crepes are really solid along with the salad. Simple, tasty dishes. Give it a try!

Terrible. Why do people think vegan food must also be completely tasteless? There wasn't even salt in any of the dishes we ordered. Everything was flavorless and mushy. I couldn't even eat my salad. How the hell do you mess up a salad?

Seating is a little cramped, but the food makes it worth it! Have had crepes here a couple of times and will be back again at some point I'm sure :)

I've been to Hibiscus a couple of times and really enjoyed each meal.
First of all, if you don't already know, this is a vegetarian, gluten free establishment, but the tasty food more than makes up for the absence of meat and flour in their menu.
I've had several of the crepes: all very good, and sufficient portion size to satisfy most normal people. But I think the best dish I have enjoyed... more

This cute little restaurant will turn the biggest carnivore into a vegetarian for those couple of hours they spend at Hibiscus devouring their delicious meals. We had the vegan crepes and the large salad and I loved both of them. The crepes were way too big though to eat individually (especially since we ordered the salad) to share. I would suggest to share a crepe. I also think the crepe could... more

Thanks to my fellow Yelpers and all the raving reviews, my husband and I decided to make this 40 minute trip downtown for brunch on our day off...and what an experience!

This place opens at 1130am and thank goodness we arrived right then. Place is pretty small so the seats were filled up by noon. Our servers were extremely patient and thoughtful. We had the salad and soup combo and the... more

Cheap and decent priced vegan food. According to my friend, she said that they recently renovated this place and I must say, it looks great. It is very small inside with probably like 4-5 tables and there's an open kitchen which is always a plus for me!

The menu here is very simple and small. They offer drinks, crepes, salads and soups.

I got the crepe and it was really delicious! Simple but... more

The place is amazing. Everything is so flavorful and fresh. For those who ignores vegetarian food because of meat-bias, you are missing out.

The soups are very flavorful and they always make me inspire to deconstruct and recreate. The crepes are very well done. I would highly recommend this place for lunch. Also, the interior is very charming.

If you can get past the hipsters in Kensington, make sure to stop by and eat here. Even if you're not a vegan. The salad is very filling and the soup was delish. The interior decor and music was beautiful.

Sad to say but my views on Hibiscuses have changed over the past year. I still do enjoy the salad bowl... A lot. Other than that a lot of change have been made to the place. First off; they renovated, new "space" slightly different layout. Really hipster chic if you ask me. They still have tables squished in there a couple inches from one & other. A lot of the tables aren't even. Drives me... more

Delicious and super filling soup and salad, creeps are great too. Only down side is that they don't make conversation and they take a really long time to make the crepes

This restaurant opened my mind to the whole vegan/gluten-free thing as a dining option.
I mean, I want to be healthy, but I don't want it to be... unpleasant. Especially when I'm paying for it.

I got the Soup & Salad Combo of Amazingness that everyone here raves about. And it was. It was amazingness. The soup was hearty and rich. The salad, deceptively filling. And so well dressed! Delicious.... more

My wife and I were looking for a good vegan place for brunch. Thank you Yelpers for steering us this way.

I got their Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Spinach, & Mushroom buckwheat crepe, which was damn good. I had never had a buckwheat crepe before, and now I find myself wondering "why don't they serve buckwheat crepes everywhere?" -- so much better than the standard crepe IMHO.

My wife had... more

A wee little shop nestled in the midst of Kensington Market. Seating is super limited but there is friendly staff that will actually bring food and drinks to you if you end up sitting outside.

I've only had an iced Americano - meh - and a green tea ice cream here, which was amazing, and hope to come back for a full and proper review of other selections.

Very Tasty Find

My daughter and I spent the afternoon in Kensington Market this past Sunday, July 13, and stopped in here for a mid-afternoon lunch. I had the vegan, mozzarella, spinach, mushroom crepe, while my daughter had the cinnamon, lemon crepe. Both of these crepes (as all of the crepes here) are made with a vegan, gluten-free buckwheat batter, and they were... more

Delicious gluten free lunch

Great service. Great gluten free food. Great price. Bright, clean, charming restaurant. We each had a buckwheat (gluten free) crepe - mushroom and cheese; brie and pear. Generous servings. Delicious.
The seating is tight but we didn't feel uncomfortable.

Delicious Gluten Free Restaurant

This perennial lunchtime favorite is so good, i doubt many of the patrons even know its completely gluten free. For those of us who cannot tolerate gluten, this is a deilghtful find. The squash and ginger soup was excellent, as was their signature salad bowl. The buckwheat crepe with mushrooms, mozarella and spinach was a gluten free treat. Also, the... more

Delicious vegetarian food at a reasonable price

I have been eating at Hibiscus restaurant, located on Augusta Avenue, in Toronto's most charming and diverse neighbourhood of Kensington Market for many years. While the menu is limited, mostly crepes and an amazing daily special of soup/salad combo. to which I am now addicted, the flavours and level of care and preparation are not. Everything is so tasty and... more

Loved it

I was looking for a healthy restaurant in Kensintong Marketing and thanks God I found Hibiscus. Great environment, loved the food and the employers are great!

Food is inventive

Food is inventive, tasty and well presented, though limited choice.
Come for the food and service as the space is a bit crowded and could feel uncomfortable to some.

Absolutely worth trying

my husband and I decided to have lunch in Kensington market area to try something authentic. We have come across Hibiscus cafe and without realizing that was a vegan place went it. The place seems very small and not at all fancy, something like a private house living room. As soon as you are seated, one of the hosts approaches... more

Amazing Vegan Ice cream

Great salads, drinks, etc...but I come here specifically for the vegan ice cream! Usually there are at least 5 favors 'on tap' on average. My favorites are the raspberry coconut or the green tea. I have brought several non-vegans to this place for the ice cream and they have all loved it and suggest going back when we are in... more

vegan crepes

small café, decent pricing. The savoury mushroom and mozzarella crepes was amazing , to top it off .. the nutella and banana warm crepe was out of this world. They can make it vegan too. The down side is: parking! very hard to find.

One of the best salads ever

This little cafe is one of my favourite vegan finds in Kensington Market.
The soup and salad combo (only $8.83) at Hibiscus is a fantastic choice for lunch. The salad in particular is where Hibiscus shines. The salad comprises of several components in small amounts; for example, a small portion of quinoa salad with dried cranberries and seeds, mixed bean... more

Yummy Buckwheat Crepe but

Went with a girlfriend here for a dessert of Buckwheat Crepe and a cuppa Organic Rooibos. Very yummy but the place can get very cramped on busy time.
I cannot speak for the organic salad and other food on the menu but I plan to come back next time and try the other food on the menu. While at the... more

Excellent

Great food in general. Suitable for vegetarian and those who love healthy food. Amazing salad and dessert!!! The owner is a lovely lady, we will come back!

so comforting

The food here is so comforting for those who want something nutritious, and need it to be gluten and dairy free. The soup and salad combo is our stand by, full of lots of different flavours, and we always leave full and satisfied. The people who work there are very nice, and impart a good vibe to the place. It... more

Healthy options but a bit over rated

I read a lot of good reviews for this place before going. I like places with healthy fare and like that whole grain kind of taste but the options were limited, food ok at best and I was still hungry when I left :( I wouldnt go back.

Vegans! We couldn't wait to return-loved the food

First off I must say, this place is vegan-friendly. It a clean, tiny hole-in-the-wall kinda a place and they have a small menu but what we ate on the menu; we loved! It's mostly a lunch place.
My university aged daughter and I shared a salad and a hazelnut and chocolate filled crepe. There are savory crepes as well that... more

A delicious experience from my gluten-free diet to my friend's vegetarian needs - highly recommended

The portions were generous, flavours well thought out and this is a clean, well priced place to eat again and again!

Quaint, earthy and delicious

We went to Hibiscus on a recommendation. The long and short of it: it made my wife giddy with food smiles - she had the vegan nutella crepes with green tea and ginger ice cream. We will absolutely come back!

Amazing crepes

This place is amazing. I had the most delicious crepe -- completely gluten free (you would never have known). Their deserts are incredible too. And the food it pretty cheap too. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Decor is funky and fits in well with the rest of Kensington. I will be back. Often.