Free Spirit at Riverdale Hub

Free Spirit at Riverdale Hub The Social Gardener Cafe offers a unique experience as an eco-cafe and working model for change, operating under a 90% energy efficient model within the Riverdale Hub. This non-profit vegan cafe in Toronto offers local and organic ingredients to serve its customers, alongside functioning as an open concept workspace for the community.

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Cozy up with something sweet ☕🍫 Our Café Mocha brings together rich espresso, smooth chocolate, and creamy steamed milk ...
2026-10-21

Cozy up with something sweet ☕🍫 Our Café Mocha brings together rich espresso, smooth chocolate, and creamy steamed milk for the perfect balance of bold and indulgent. Whether you’re starting your morning or treating yourself to an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s always a good time for a mocha. 🤎✨

Get creative and make your own beautiful evergreen wreath this season! 🎄Join us for a hands-on wreath-making workshop wh...
2026-10-10

Get creative and make your own beautiful evergreen wreath this season! 🎄

Join us for a hands-on wreath-making workshop where we’ll guide you through the process of creating a fresh, natural evergreen wreath from start to finish. Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or have never made a wreath before, we’ll help you build a beautiful base that you can take home and make completely your own.

🌲 What’s included:
• Fresh evergreen materials to create your wreath
• All the basic supplies needed to build and shape your wreath
• Step-by-step guidance and assistance throughout the workshop
• A finished evergreen wreath to take home

🎀 Bring your own decorations!
This is your chance to personalize your wreath and let your creativity shine. Bring your favourite ribbons, ornaments, pinecones, bows, dried flowers, bells, or any other decorations you’d like to use. Create something that matches your home, your personality, or your holiday style!

📅 Date: November 28th
⏰ Time: 1-4pm
📍 Location: Riverdale Hub
💲 Cost: $125

Come spend some time getting creative, meet others in the community, and leave with a beautiful handmade wreath ready to hang on your door or display at home. 🌿❤️

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot and get ready to wreath your way into the season! 🎄✨

Cinnamon coffee cake 🍰 Made vegan and baked fresh daily🌱
2026-10-06

Cinnamon coffee cake 🍰
Made vegan and baked fresh daily🌱

Don’t forget to grab your own bag of rooftop garden grown dried teas🌱Available to purchase Free Spirit @ Riverdale Hub a...
2026-09-26

Don’t forget to grab your own bag of rooftop garden grown dried teas🌱
Available to purchase Free Spirit @ Riverdale Hub and Uber Eats🥕

Banana bread 🍌 🌱Available in store or on Uber Eats☀️
2026-09-22

Banana bread 🍌 🌱
Available in store or on Uber Eats☀️

Classic iced lemon loaf 🍋Completely vegan and free of seed oils🌱
2026-09-15

Classic iced lemon loaf 🍋

Completely vegan and free of seed oils🌱

🌿Garden tours are back this Saturday!Come explore our rooftop garden from 11am-4pm and see where we grow some of our fre...
2026-09-10

🌿Garden tours are back this Saturday!
Come explore our rooftop garden from 11am-4pm and see where we grow some of our fresh ingredients☀️🫜

Homemade organic salsa 🌿🍅 Made with tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, parsley, and lemons grown right on our rooftop garden. ...
2026-09-08

Homemade organic salsa 🌿🍅 Made with tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, parsley, and lemons grown right on our rooftop garden. Fresh, simple, and made in-house.

Garden tours are available from September 12-20 for everyone☀️

Introducing our new rooftop garden tea menu☀️🍵Available starting today.
2026-09-01

Introducing our new rooftop garden tea menu☀️🍵
Available starting today.

Vegan Iced Coconut Lemon Loaf 🍋🥥 Soft, zesty, and  sweet💛
2026-08-27

Vegan Iced Coconut Lemon Loaf 🍋🥥 Soft, zesty, and sweet💛

•Margarita Flatbread🍅, made with Riverdale Rooftop Garden ingredients🌱Now selling rooftop garden vegetables and fruits a...
2026-08-20

•Margarita Flatbread🍅, made with Riverdale Rooftop Garden ingredients🌱
Now selling rooftop garden vegetables and fruits at the cafe☀️

Address

1326 Gerrard Street E
Toronto, ON
M4L1Z1

Public Transport Directions: Take the 506 Carlton streetcar towards Main Station and get off at Gerrard St E. Walk east on Gerrard St E for around 5 minutes, restaurant located on the right side of the street.

Driving/Parking Directions: From the downtown core, head east on Dundas Street East until you reach Gerrard Street East. Turn left onto Gerrard Street East and continue driving until you pass Broadview Avenue. The restaurant is on your right-hand side. Limited street parking is available in front of the restaurant, or there are several paid parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a healthier and more sustainable way of eating that is not only good for our bodies but also for the environment. The Social Gardener Cafe, located on Gerrard Street E in Toronto, is a shining example of this trend.

What sets The Social Gardener Cafe apart from other vegetarian/vegan restaurants is its commitment to community economic development and civic co-operation. It is part of the Riverdale Hub, which houses an immigrant women's center, open concept/private workspaces, meeting rooms, event space, recreational studio, copy center, community kitchen, rainwater garden, rooftop garden; all of which runs under a 90% energy-efficient model. This creates a unique atmosphere that fosters creativity and collaboration.

The food at The Social Gardener Cafe is delicious and nutritious. They use local and organic ingredients wherever possible to create dishes that are both healthy and flavorful. Their menu includes a variety of options such as soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, and baked goods. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a full meal, there's something for everyone here.

In addition to the food, The Social Gardener Cafe also serves great coffee. Their coffee is fair trade and organic which means it's not only better for you but also better for the farmers who grow it.

Overall, The Social Gardener Cafe is an excellent choice if you're looking for a vegetarian/vegan restaurant that offers more than just great food. It's a place where you can connect with like-minded individuals while enjoying delicious food in a welcoming environment.