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Hawker, Toronto, ON

Hawker

4.8
4.8
253 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Vegan-friendly
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
At Hawker, Chef's Jeff Merkel and Leah Steduto spotlight their naturalistic worldview with beautifully composed plant-based small plates, cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated list of vegan wines.

Located in Kensington Market, the cozy dining space features an earthy, palette of dark wood and moss. A picturesque, romantic back patio is naturally decorated with ivy. A front patio lets you enjoy the lively sights and sounds of the market.

All reservations have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are arriving later than 15 minutes. Your table will be reserved for 1 hour 45 minutes for parties of 1-2; 2 hours for parties of 3-6; 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 7 or more. If arriving late, we may not be able to extend your seating time if there are reservations scheduled after your allotted timeframe.

Please note, an 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill for groups of 6 or more.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Indian, Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 628-1905
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Merkel
  • Catering
    Enjoy Hawker's naturalist cuisine for various events, from casual to formal gatherings. Our catering services adapt to different settings, ensuring a memorable meal at any venue. With a customizable menu, we accommodate your event's needs, providing a fitting and delightful dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event in our cozy dining room and savour our artful vegan creations with your guests. Our intimate setting can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests across our intimate dining room. Cherish an exclusive dining experience amidst an earthy decor and inviting setting.
  • Neighbourhood
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Cross Street
    College and Augusta Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • Hawker Wala: $10 Gourmet Sandwiches, & Street Eats

    $10.00 - $22.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our weekly lunch popup Hawker Wala is serving up the ultimate lunch experience—$10 hearty & gourmet sourdough sandwiches in 7 knockout varieties, including the must-try Wala Banh Mi! Choose from 7 different sandwich flavors to satisfy your cravings. Hungry for more? Dive into our crispy Oyster or Lion's Mane mushroom wings with sauces that slap, or grab a bowl of our fragrant, flavourful biryani. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 3pm, you can walk in, self-seat, take out, or order on Uber Eats, Ritual or DoorDash - no reservations, just big flavours and unbeatable prices!
    Hawker Wala: $10 Gourmet Sandwiches, & Street Eats photo
  • Chef's Table Tasting Experience

    $80.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join and watch us prepare a Chef's choice six-course tasting menu for you, inspired by our à la carte menu. Each course will be served and explained to you by our Chef while seated at the bar style counter overlooking our open kitchen. The fine print: Your seating is for 2 hours. We will hold the table for 15 minutes before your reservation is released. Give us a call if you're running late! Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will result in a $25 per person charge being applied to the credit card used at the time of booking. The tasting menu is offered at $70 per guest and does not include beverages, gratuity, and tax.
    Chef's Table Tasting Experience photo
  • Indian-Inspired Brunch

    $40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our 5-course Indian-inspired tapas style brunch featuring dishes from our small plates menu as well as some brunch exclusives.
    Indian-Inspired Brunch photo

Offers

  • 50% off Wine Bottles, Cocktails & Mocktails

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Every Wednesday enjoy half price bottles from our vegan wine selection, cocktails, and mocktails with your small plates or tasting menu experiences.

    50% off Wine Bottles, Cocktails & Mocktails photo
  • Hawker Wala: $10 Gourmet Sandwiches, & Street Eats

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Our weekly lunch popup Hawker Wala is serving up the ultimate lunch experience—$10 hearty & gourmet sourdough sandwiches in 7 knockout varieties, including the must-try Wala Banh Mi! Choose from 7 different sandwich flavors to satisfy your cravings. Hungry for more? Dive into our crispy Oyster or Lion's Mane mushroom wings with sauces that slap, or grab a bowl of our fragrant, flavourful biryani. Open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 3pm, you can walk in, self-seat, take out, or order on Uber Eats, Ritual or DoorDash - no reservations, just big flavours and unbeatable prices!

    Hawker Wala: $10 Gourmet Sandwiches, & Street Eats photo

What 253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Healthy

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Toronto

    Healthy

  • Toronto

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hawker offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "extraordinary service." Guests rave about the "phenomenal creativity" in dishes, especially the vegan options. The ambience is inviting and perfect for intimate gatherings. The tasting bar is a highlight, with "unique and satisfying" plates. A must-visit for culinary adventurers!

253 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Highly recommend. A group of us went for dinner so we ordered all the plates on the menu. Each dish was delicious, beautifully presented and described in just enough detail by the servers. While each of us had a few favourites, all of us thoroughly enjoyed every single dish. The service was attentive and generous. It felt that they were happy to tell us about the dishes and that we were in a friends' kitchen. This is a place that demonstrates care and creativity in each plate, a magical spot for anyone (plant forward or not) who loves good food.

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  2. Ray

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family style dinner of elevated small plates. Everything was exquisite

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

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  4. Giuliana

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent elevated cuisine in a laid back environment. Enjoyable for omnivorous as well as plant-based diets. Fully plant-based restaurant, which is fantastic. Service was fantastic.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I really loved the food here. Delicious vegetable first plant based food. Some of the best oyster mushorooms I’ve had. Even the garnish added to the experience of the dishes we had where it feels totally redundant in most places.

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  6. KirstenM

    New Mexico

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A celebration with two friends who are vegetarians. We all found the small plates very innovative and would return.

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  7. Julie

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the chef counter - fun to watch the creations and enjoyed the wine pairing as well. The food was beautiful but so delicious! This restaurant is intimate and has a beautiful back patio as well. Easy to talk - no loud music playing - it’s about the food and the people. Really great experience and for anyone who hasn’t tried incredible vegan - go here it’s incredible

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  8. TomS

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Astonishing food. Perfect place to wow out of town guests!

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  9. DeLa

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fantastic experience! All six courses were memorable and delicious

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  10. Brenda

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great and the food was wonderful. We can’t wait to try the brunch!

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FAQs

Hawker is rated 4.8 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

Hawker does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hawker

291 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College and Augusta Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Chinatown / Kensington Market
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Indian, Vegan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeff Merkel
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (416) 628-1905
  • Catering
    Enjoy Hawker's naturalist cuisine for various events, from casual to formal gatherings. Our catering services adapt to different settings, ensuring a memorable meal at any venue. With a customizable menu, we accommodate your event's needs, providing a fitting and delightful dining experience.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your private event in our cozy dining room and savour our artful vegan creations with your guests. Our intimate setting can comfortably accommodate up to 18 guests across our intimate dining room. Cherish an exclusive dining experience amidst an earthy decor and inviting setting.
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