Free Spirit @ Riverdale Hub

Hidden gem: social enterprise as part of immigrant women services. Highly recommend the cafe to support this amazing organization. Delicious affordable food and friendly service.

August 28, 2024 on Google

Nice place to sit in the window while having a coffee and a small snack. My first impression was this was going to be a nice local gem. When we walked in the 3 ladies behind the counter struggled to welcome us. One with pink braided hair was extremely unfriendly and lack basic people skills. The food was tasty, and our seats in the window were perfect. Washroom was spotless perfect 5/5. I would consider going back if customer service was made a priority or if the staff that work the morning shift are carefully selected to ensure customers are warmly welcome and made to feel comfortable while dining. We got the feeling that we were more of a bother rather than paying customers. It was funny to see a tip jar on the counter, with barely anything in it. It's no wonder, there was no effort at all made to provide any customer service that would warrant a tip. I do have one tip for the staff, make more of an effort to be more pleasant and approachable toward customers.

April 2, 2023 on Google

The backyard space is AMAZING to sit in and enjoy. I’m terms of the food, I would stick to the pastries and enjoy a nice hot drink to go with it. I’ve had their BLT sandwich and the breakfast burrito and it was alright. The BLT felt much too bready (thick pretzel) and the breakfast burrito had a lot of turmeric in the tofu scramble. I wish some of the smoothies didn’t have banana in them. Service is fast and friendly.

September 21, 2022 on Google

Such a lovely vegan spot, perfect for a coffee, quick bite or a meal. So cozy and welcoming inside too. Service was timely and attentive. We got the soba noodle bowl, all three flavours of their patties and tea lattes. Loved everything, filling and delicious. I’d be here more often if I lived closer. Definitely check it out if you’re in the area.

June 18, 2022 on Google

Food doesn't taste great imo which is unfortunate because it's a cute place and I love the decor + overall location. I'd grab a drink here maybe, the homemade kombucha because that was good but definitely would not come back to eat anything.

October 22, 2021 on Google

Last week I ordered the Fancy Toast for the first time and was BLOWN away! They served a fluffy and thick slice of toast to me, topped with so much creamy avocado, sun dried tomatoes, sesame seeds, leafy greens and this lovely tahini turmeric dressing!! IT WAS SO GOOD. I know they grow produce on their rooftop so I'm pretty sure the tomato and greens where grown in house which is so amazing, I love hyper-local!

November 22, 2020 on Google

The BBQ jackfruit wrap is sensational! Also had two orders of the hibiscus iced tea. It was lovely. Great, friendly chill staff. Lovely patio out back. Lui

July 17, 2020 on Google

This cafe is incredibly beautiful! An amazing patio where you can chill with some drinks, and scrumptious plant based food. The service is phenomenal, and best of all, all the profits go back to helping local community, since it is a non-profit. Just a perfect place, to be quite honest. Also, they have a rooftop garden on the top and, omg, everything is grown naturally, fresh and they use that in their food ingredients. I mean how much more environmentally friendly can you get???

June 25, 2020 on Google