
OPEN FOR DINING AT 1265 DUNDAS WEST
HOURS
MON & TUES
Open: 4:30 PM
Last Seating: 9:15 PM
WEDNESDAY: CLOSED
THU
Open: 12:30 PM
Last Seating: 9:15 PM
FRI
Open: 12:30 PM
Last Seating: 10:30 PM
SATURDAY
Brunch: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
SUNDAY
Brunch: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
THANKSGIVING
Sunday Oct 11 REGULAR HOURS
Monday Oct 12 CLOSED
437-318-8697 | info@stefanosdiner.com
Our sister restaurant Gia is located at 1214 Dundas and offers a number of plant based options
DELIVERY & PICKUP
15% off Pick Up Orders on Ambassador
MENUS
All items are plant-based.
Several items can be made gluten-free. Please ask your server for details.
SMALL PLATES & THINGS
FOCACCIA – 4 pcs 10 / 2 pcs 5
extra virgin olive oil
ROASTED SQUASH SOUP 10
with parmesan crostini
ARANCINI 14
two arborio rice balls, peas, mozzarella, sugo, parmesan
BABY GEM SALAD 10 / 19
gem lettuce, almond vinaigrette, crispy shallot, pangritata, pickled organic mushrooms
(can be made gluten free)
*contains nuts
PLANT-BASED BRIE 20
ripened cashew brie, fig jam, crostini
ARUGULA & BEET SALAD 11
arugula, pickled beets, feta, white balsamic
ARTICHOKE FRITTI 12
lightly fried artichoke hearts, citrus herb aioli
POTATO SALAD 8
red skin potatoes, corn, green beans, dill, chives, feta, pickled onion, creamy dijon dressing
FRIES 6 / ONION RINGS 6
SUGO 3 / CHILI OIL 2
MAINS
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 22
plant-based ragu, parmesan, basil
BAKED MAC & CHEESE 21
vegan cashew cheddar sauce, pangritata
NEW/SCHOOL FOODS PLANT BASED SALMON 32
with mash potatoes, green beans, bérnaise
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA 23
breaded eggplant layered with sugo, mozzarella
HANDHELDS
STEFANO’S STACKED FOCACCIA SANDWICH 20
Gia’s red fife focaccia, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, arugula, Italian dressing,
mustard aioli, muffaletta, roasted red pepper
STEFANO’S FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH & FRIES 22
fried chicken breast in Stefano’s secret spice blend, iceberg lettuce, pickles,
spicy mayo, sesame bun
make it “hot maple” +1
STEFANO’S SMASH BURGER & FRIES 21
plant-based meat & farro patty, cheddar, iceberg lettuce, caramelized onions,
pickles, our special sauce, sesame bun
make it a double +5 / add yuba bacon +4 / add organic mushrooms +2
MEATBALL SUB & FRIES 25
house-made meatballs, spicy sugo, basil, mozzarella, Italian bun
FRIED MUSHROOM SANDWICH & POTATO SALAD 24
crispy fried organic oyster mushrooms (Holburne Mushroom Farm), red cabbage coleslaw, garlic mayo, pickles,
Blackbird Baking Co. sesame bun, served with potato salad
DESSERT
TIRAMISU 14
coffee cream, biscoff cookies, dark cocoa powder
CHOCOLATE GELATO 10
house-made chocolate gelato
FEATURE DESSERT
please as your server
MERCH
STEFANO’S DINER MUG – 10
GIFT CARDS – 50, 75, 100
Thursdays & Fridays
12 pm to 3:45 pm
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA SANDWICH 14
lightly fried eggplant, sugo, mozzarella, aioli, muffaletta spread on an Italian bun
MINI PANINO 9
STEFANO’S ITALIAN SUB 16
mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini peppers, Italian dressing, mustard aioli
MINI PANINO 9
FRIED MUSHROOM SANDWICH 15
crispy fried organic oyster mushrooms (Holburne Mushroom Farm), red cabbage coleslaw, garlic mayo, pickles
Blackbird Baking Co. sesame bun
STEFANO’S VEG SANDWICH 15
brodflour seeded bread, roasted sweet potato, tomato, arugula, miso marinated tofu, cashew cheese, pickled onions
substitute buckwheat sourdough gluten-free bread +2
*contains nuts
STEFANO’S SMASH BURGER 14
plant-based meat & farro patty, cheddar, iceberg lettuce, caramelized onions, pickles, our special sauce, sesame bun
make it a double +5 / add yuba bacon +4 / add organic mushrooms +2
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST 16
Bad Attitude brioche, cashew butter, whipped cream
*contains nuts
CHEF LAUREN TOYOTA’S HOT FOR FOOD BREAKFAST SANDWICH 12
sesame bagel, tofu & chickpea flour “egg”, yuba bacon, cheddar, tomato,
arugula, spicy mayo
SIDES
POTATO SALAD 6
ARUGULA & BEET SALAD 6
arugula, pickled beets, feta, white balsamic
FRIES 6
BABY GEM SALAD 8
SQUASH SOUP 6
YUBA BACON 4
10am-3pm Saturday & Sunday
SMALL PLATES & THINGS
BABY GEM SALAD 10 / 19
gem lettuce, almond vinaigrette, crispy shallot, pangritata, pickled organic mushrooms
(can be made gluten free)
*contains nuts
POTATO SALAD 8
red skin potatoes, corn, green beans, dill, chives, feta, pickled onion, creamy dijon dressing
MOZZARELLA STICKS 10
ARANCINI 14
two arborio rice balls, peas, mozzarella, sugo, parmesan
BRUNCH
SAUSAGE & EGG 21
Italian sausage, mung bean eggs, fried potatoes, buttered sourdough multigrain from brodflour
substitute gluten-free buckwheat sourdough toast +2
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST 19
Bad Attitude brioche, cashew butter, whipped cream
*contains nuts
EGGS IN PURGATORY 21
roasted tomato & pepper sauce with mung bean eggs, garlic aioli,
crispy chickpea & sesame, served with sourdough multigrain from brodflour
substitute gluten-free toast +2
CHEF LAUREN TOYOTA’S HOT FOR FOOD BREAKFAST SANDWICH 15
sesame bagel, tofu & chickpea flour “egg”, yuba bacon, cheddar, tomato,
arugula, spicy mayo
SMOKED SALMON BAGEL 17
open faced sesame bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon,
dill, red onion
EGGS BENNY 21
mung bean eggs, avocado, béarnaise on english muffins, served with fried potatoes
add pinto bean sausage +3
SMOKED SALMON BENNY 26
mung bean eggs, béarnaise on english muffins, smoked salmon, dill, served with fried potatoes
HANDHELDS
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA SANDWICH 16
lightly fried eggplant, sugo, mozzarella, aioli, muffaletta spread on an Italian bun
STEFANO’S FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH & FRIES 22
fried chicken breast in Stefano’s secret spice blend, iceberg lettuce, pickles,
spicy mayo, sesame bun
make it “hot maple” +1
STEFANO’S VEG SANDWICH 16
brodflour seeded bread, roasted sweet potato, tomato, arugula, miso marinated tofu, cashew cheese, pickled onions
substitute buckwheat sourdough gluten-free bread +2
*contains nuts
STEFANO’S SMASH BURGER & FRIES 21
plant-based meat & farro patty, cheddar, iceberg lettuce, caramelized onions,
pickles, our special sauce, sesame bun
make it a double +5 / add yuba bacon +4 / add organic mushrooms +2
ADD-ONS
FRIED POTATOES 5 / ONION RINGS 6 / FRIES 6 / YUBA BACON 6
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS 2.5
SUGO 3 / CHILI OIL 2
GIARDINIERA 4
Italian pickled vegetables
DESSERT
TIRAMISU 14
coffee cream, biscoff cookies, dark cocoa powder
CHOCOLATE GELATO 10
house-made chocolate gelato
BEVERAGES
ORANGE JUICE 6
DRIP COFFEE 4.25
LOOSE LEAF TEA 5
ginger / peppermint / green / black / earl grey / feng shui
ICED MATCHA LATTE 7
house-made almond mylk, Matcha Dive ceremonial matcha
add strawberry cold foam +1
MATCHA LATTE 7
house-made almond mylk
HIBISCUS LEMONADE 9
hibiscus, lemon, sparkling water
MIMOSA (4oz) 10
prosecco
STEFANO’S SPICY CAESAR (1.5oz) 12 / (2oz) 15
vodka, caesar mix, worcestershire, sea salt, celery
BRIGHT N’ ORANGEY (4oz) 12
vodka, ginger syrup, fresh orange juice
COCKTAILS
2oz
PICANTE PANINI 19
mezcal, reposado, grapefruit, red aperitivo, thai chili, lime
GRAPES OF COMPASSION 18
gin, red grape, sparkling wine, lemon
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY 18
CC 12yr, cardamom simple, tobacco bitters
CAFETINI 17
vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, cointreau, chocolate & orange bitters
IF YOU NEED TO ESCAPE 18
rum, pineapple, coconut, lime, kaffir lime
I SHOULD LIVE IN SALT 17
vodka or gin, tomato, brine, basil oil
THE JASMINE 18
gin, aperitivo rosso, dry curacao, fresh lemon, jasmine tea foam
MOCKTAILS
STEFANO’S ARANCIATA 10
fresh orange juice, ginger spice, lemon, sparkling water
SPICY P 10
grapefruit, n/a tequila, n/a red aperitif, thai chili, lime
HIBISCUS LEMONADE 9
hibiscus, lemon, sparkling water
SOFT DRINKS
Fever Tree: Ginger Beer / Lime Yuzu 6
Coke / Diet Coke / Ginger Ale 4
ZAMALEK HIBISCUS JUICE 355 ml 6
DRIP COFFEE 4.25
LOOSE LEAF TEA 5
from House of Tea
ginger spice / peppermint / green / black
earl grey / feng shui
ITALIAN SPARKLING OR STILL WATER 750ml 6.5
WINE BY THE GLASS
5oz / btl
Ask your server for our non-alcoholic selection
SPARKLING
BOTTEGA PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy
15 / 60
SPARKLING RED
RIUNITE LAMBRUSCO REGGIANO 1950 AMABIL
Emilia-Romagna, Italy
15 / 60
WHITE
FERZO ABRUZZO PECORINO SUPERIORE,
Abruzzo, Italy
15 / 60
MOSOLE DELLE VENEZIE PINOT GRIGIO 2023
Veneto, Italy
17 / 68
RED
EL GORU MONASTRELL/SYRAH/PETIT VERDOT
Jumilla, Spain
15 / 60
DOMAINE BOUSQUET MALBEC
Mendoza, Argentina
17 / 68
ROSE
VENTOUX
Rhone Valley, France
14 / 56
BEER
473 ml
ROMAN CANDLE IPA 6.8%, Bellwoods 11
JELLY KING DRY HOPPED SOUR ALE 5.6%, Bellwoods 11
BELLWEISER PILSNER 4.8%, Bellwoods 10
SAINTLY DRY IRISH STOUT 4.1%, Fairweather 11
Non-Alcoholic
0.5%
JELLY KING DRY HOPPED SOUR ALE, Bellwoods 11
JELLY KING DRY HOPPED SOUR RASPBERRY & BLACKBERRY, Bellwoods 11
STAY CLASSY I.P.A, Bellwoods 11
MYTHMAKER PILSNER, Bellwoods 11
CIDER
SIDRO UK STYLE CIDER 5.8% 473ml, Revel 11
Place your Thanksgiving order before Friday Oct 9 11:59 pm EST for pick up or delivery on Sunday October 11 between 2 pm – 7 pm
(P) Plant-based, (N) Contains nuts, (OS) Contains organic soy,
(GF) Gluten-free, (E) Contains egg
MEAL FOR 2 = $90 + HST
INCLUDES:
FOCACCIA (2 pc)
red fife focaccia, extra virgin olive oil
BABY GEM
almond vinaigrette, crispy shallot, pangritata, pickled organic mushrooms
(P, N, S)
MAPLE SAGE GLAZED SQUASH
roasted buttercup squash, butter, maple syrup, sage, toasted pumpkin seeds
(P, GF)
GREEN BEANS
butter, lemon, parmesan
(P or Vegetarian, GF)
CHOOSE 1 MAIN (serves 2):
RISOTTO FUNGHI
slow cooked Carnaroli rice with organic mushrooms, garlic, white wine,
white truffle essence, parmigiano
(P or Vegetarian, GF)
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE
plant-based ragu, parmesan, basil
(P, S)
GNOCCHI POMODORO
ricotta gnocchi, pomodoro, creamy stracciatella cheese
(E, Vegetarian)
LION’S MANE BISTECCA
pan seared organic lion’s mane, mashed potatoes, rich demi
(P, GF)
ADDITIONAL A LA CARTE
FOCACCIA (2 pc) 5 / (4 pc) 10
red fife focaccia, extra virgin olive oil
BABY GEM 20
almond vinaigrette, crispy shallot, pangritata, pickled organic mushrooms
(P, N, S)
MAPLE SAGE GLAZED SQUASH 12
roasted buttercup squash, butter, maple syrup, sage, toasted pumpkin seeds
(P, GF)
GREEN BEANS 13
butter, lemon, parmesan
(P or Vegetarian, GF)
PLANT-BASED BRIE 30
ripened cashew brie (200g wheel), fig compite , crostini
(P, N)
RISOTTO FUNGHI 27
slow cooked Carnaroli rice with organic mushrooms, garlic, white wine,
white truffle essence, parmigiano
(P or Vegetarian, GF)
RIGATONI BOLOGNESE 24
plant-based ragu, parmesan, basil
(P, S)
GNOCCHI POMODORO 26
ricotta gnocchi, pomodoro, creamy stracciatella cheese
(E, Vegetarian)
DESSERT
OLIVE OIL CAKE 14 / (7×9 tray, serves 4 to 6) 32
lemon buttercream, raspberry compote
(P, S)
TIRAMISU 14 / (7×9 tray, serves 4 to 6) 32
coffee cream, biscoff cookies, dark cocoa powder
(P, S)
SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE 14 / (9” round) 48
graham cracker walnut crust, caramel, walnuts
(P, N, GF)
PRESS
MICHELIN GUIDE
“My Toronto with Jennifer Coburn”
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OPEN TABLE
“12 of the best vegan restaurants in Toronto to try ASAP”
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TASTETORONTO
Stefano’s Diner profile
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TORONTO LIFE
“What’s on the menu at Stefano’s, a vegan diner from the owner of Gia”
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TASTE TORONTO
“Real Quick Rundown”
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VEGGIE IN THE 6IX
“The Best Vegan Corned Beef Sandwich”
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AUBURN LANE
“Vegan Spotlight: Stefano’s Sandwiches”
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