CAMROS ORGANIC EATERY

Selection of daily foods at Camros Organic Eatery

Tucked away on Hayden Street, Camros Organic Eatery is a little haven just south east of Yorkvilles' trendy shopping district. Inside, Mojdeh Shams and her kitchen crew busily prepare the days’ food as the smell of spice, simmering soups and stews, and fresh cut vegetables fill the air. 


Camros offers hearty vegetarian and vegan cuisine, that even non-vegetarians (like us) can enjoy. Based on traditional Persian cuisine, each dish is made from scratch and cooked with the mentality that fresh homemade food is always best for ones health. Shams use of high quality organic oils, grains, beans, salt, and vegetables means that the food is flavourful and nutritious, but also easily digested. Which, for someone like me with an extremely sensitive stomach, feels nothing short of a miracle after enjoying a plate of fibrous food. I feel full and happy, not stuffed and bloated.


 Something we really appreciate is the transparency and integrity with which Camros is run. A list of their suppliers is proudly posted on the wall, and customers are encouraged to ask questions and leave comments. Although they try to offer local, 100% organic ingredients all the time, due to seasonal shortages this isn't always possible. Anything non-organic is labeled and always made known to the customer. It's no surprise that they have a loyal customer base. “We have one guy that comes everyday from Bathurst and Lawrence for the kale salad.” Sham says, “He gets very upset when it’s not in season.” 

Camros is friendly, casual and unpretentious. Food is served cafeteria style and you can choose a 1-4 item plate (ranging $8-$14).  A perfect place to come for lunch, or for an afternoon fair-trade coffee. The raw kale salad with creamy tahini dressing is so tasty we can see what all the fuss is about.  The daal lentil is lovely over rice, and the "gheyme stew" (traditional persian lentil stew)  is absolute perfection. 

If you have a sweet tooth, try the vanilla date square (around $4) or splurge on a slice of pomegranate cheesecake (7$). Made from cashew nut, both are completely lactose-free and just as creamy and rich as the real thing. 

Camros Organic Eatery is located at 25 Hayden St. Toronto, Ontario (South of Yonge and Bloor)  Open Monday-Friday 11:30am-7pm. 416 960 0723.

For more information about CAMROS ORGANIC EATERY please visit: www.camroseatery.com or follow them on facebook and twitter: camrosorganiceatery.