Lunch restaurants around the University of Toronto
Maybe you’ve got back-to-back class around Trinity College – or that new sweetheart you swiped right on does. If you’re hitting the books at Robart’s, make sure you’re good and fed. These lunchtime gems around the University of Toronto St. George campus will set you right up. [Image credit: iStock.com/Preto_perola]
Top Sushi
185 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1P7If you’re a sushi lover, check out this College Street spot. The location makes it a super convenient option to stop by after class and enjoy some top-shelf tempura and gyoza. If you’re in a rush, you can easily grab take out, and if you pay with cash instead of debit, they boast a tempting discount.
Anoush Middle Eastern Cuisine
250 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5For the best shawarma near U of T, check out Anoush. This mom and pop-style get away is tucked away just off of Simcoe Street on Dundas and serves a mean falafel pita. Anoush also offers a ton of vegetarian options (like their vegetarian platter which is big enough to share) and they offer reduced prices on some items on Fridays.
Ziad Boshmaf The Saj
975 Bloor St W, Main, Toronto, ON M6H 1L7When you’re looking for a stellar sandwich between classes, the SAJ is where you want to go. While it’s nothing extraordinary on the inside, their steak Saj is a crowd favourite and their service is just as pleasant. And it’s not just about the sandwiches: this downtown destination offers a variety of menu items like pizza, wraps, and even crepes.
Prenup Pub
191 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1P9Who doesn’t love some great pub food after finishing a big paper or gruelling exam? If you’re a beer fan, you have to pay a visit to Prenup Pub (their Omer beer from Belgium is 12% for only $8). Pair that with their tasty German poutine topped with the usual gravy, cheese curds, and a wide variety of sausage. Their upper setting is a little fancier than your traditional bar, so if you’re looking to impress a date, you’ll want to make sure you’re seated upstairs.
Vegetarian Haven
17 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L1Two words: tofu drumsticks. If you’re a vegetarian who’s trying to convince your carnivorous friends that veggie-based food isn’t all that bad, pay a visit to this downtown restaurant. Vegetarian Haven features a variety of scrumptious vegan and vegetarian delights – purple rice, oyster mushroom tempura, and don’t forget about their vegetable curry soup.
Green Room
414 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T3If your campus building is closer to Bloor Street, lunchtime at this back alley resto-bar has remained a long-standing tradition of U of T students. Open noon sharp ‘til 2 am, The Green Room can be accessed by the alleyway between Borden Street and Brunswick Avenue, and is best known for their cold draught and quick ‘n’ dirty lunch and dinner options. The Green Room wrap, complete with grilled chicken, bacon and avocado, is the definition of comfort food, but the pad Thai may be this spot’s most famous dish to sample.
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