Walk through West Queen West on a Saturday morn, and it’s hard to miss the gaggle of people congregating around Bolt Fresh Bar. Outside, you’ll find a quad of artsy types perched on the vintage theatre flip seats; inside, young families with babes in arms will crane their necks to read the sky high smoothie menu. Manager Danielle Dutra’s quip is apt: Bolt is indeed the healthy version of Cheers.
While the juice bar is a relatively new addition to the west end landscape, Bolt has already made quite the impression. Toronto has been slower to pick up on the health juice craze than, say, yogi-favourite Van City or its American counterparts. Although other areas of T.O. have places that spin out healthful smoothies, salads and power bowls to go, Parkdale was visibly lacking a piece of the puzzle. Owner and neighbourhood entrepreneur Eddie Chan — recognized for his past endeavor, The Mascot café — is passionate about nutrition and the holistic side of food. While the ’hood is now known for being a hot-to-trot foodie locale — housing eateries like Chantecler and Electric Mud BBQ — Chan saw a gap that needed to be filled and jumped at the chance to open up a space the area was craving.
Spicy Citrus
orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, cayenne
Beet Red
beet, green apple, pear, lemon, ginger
Green Pineapple
pineapple, cucumber, celery, lemon, spinach, kale
Carrot
carrot, orange, lemon
Refresher
pear, cucumber, celery, lemon, spirulina, ginger
Garden
kale, spinach, Swiss chard, dandelion greens, cucumber, celery, lemon, lime, ginger
High Boltage (immunity boost)
lemon, ginger, cayenne, orange, oil of oregano, colloidal silver
E3 Live Power On (brain boosting algae)
Ginger
Chocolate Thunder
ChocoSol dark chocolate, ChocoSol raw cacao, peanut butter, banana, sprouted flax+chia seed, almond milk, maple syrup (add Station Cold Brew coffee shot 1.5)
Almond Delight
almond butter, banana, cinnamon, vanilla, maca, almond milk, maple syrup (add Station Cold Brew coffee shot 1.5)
Berry Blast
strawberry, blackberry, goji berry, acai berry powder, banana, spinach, coconut water
Greena Colada
pineapple, shredded coconut, hemp hearts, sprouted flax+chia seed, kale, coconut milk
Power Plant
green apple, kale, spinach, cucumber, spirulina, avocado, sprouted flax+chia seed, hemp hearts, lemon, ginger, coconut water, maple syrup
Sunwarrior Protein
Vega Protein
Spirulina
Maca
Hemp Hearts
Sprouted Flax+Chia Seed
Herbal Mushroom Powder
Kale
kale, shredded carrot, crunchy sprouts, shredded jicama, avocado, sunflower seed, raisins, hemp hearts, Himalayan salt, lemon+olive oil
Rainbow
spinach, shredded beet, shredded carrot, shredded butternut squash, cherry tomato, pepita, Zesty Green dressing
Kelp
kelp noodle, shredded butternut squash, crumbled cauliflower, shredded beet, shaved red cabbage, radish, scallions, black sesame seed, Bonzai dressing
Design Your Own Salad
Choose your greens Choose up to 5 toppings Choose a dressing: Zesty Green, Carrot Miso, Creamy Lemon Tahini, Maple Balsamiq, Lemon+Olive Oil, Bonzai
Energy Bowl
açaí berry, raspberry, strawberry, banana, lucuma, kuzu, coconut milk, granola
Power Bowl
açaí berry, mango, pineapple, shredded coconut, banana, lucuma, kuzu,
coconut milk, granola (add whipped coconut cream - 1.5) (sub trail mix for granola - 1)
Protein Bowl
brown rice, bean medley, marinated tofu, crunchy sprouts, shredded butternut squash, cherry tomato, pepita, Carrot Miso dressing
Mazzy Bowl
millet, kale, shredded jicama, edamame, shredded carrot, cucumber, shaved Brussels sprout, dried cranberry, sunflower seed, Bonzai dressing
Vitamin Sea Bowl
millet, shredded carrot, avocado, seaweed salad, shaved red cabbage, sesame seed, kimchi, Creamy Lemon Tahini dressing
Design Your Own Grain Bowl
Choose your grains
Choose up to 5 toppings
Choose a dressing: Zesty Green, Carrot Miso, Creamy Lemon Tahini, Maple Balsamiq, Lemon+Olive Oil, Bonzai
SOUPS
STEWS
(served on bed of grains add - 2)
Chaga
immunity
Reishi
anti-stress
Cordyceps
energy
Maitake
balance blood sugar levels
Shitake
detox
Lion's Mane
memory
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This west-end eatery is designed to make healthy eating simple for everyone, whether you’re on the go, on a date or on a budget. The menu offers a variety of nutritious meals suitable for morning, noon and night, including a delicious lemon tart smoothie, a crunchy antioxidant salad, cold pressed juices and super-filling grain bowls that are packed with vitamins and proteins.
View this Smart ListBolt Fresh Bar may be known for its cold pressed juices and smoothies, but the salad menu is becoming a must-have among regulars. Choose from three types: Hermosa with spinach, carrots, cucumber, marinated tofu, avocado and lime jalapeno dressing, Kale Caesar and Antioxidant with spinach, shredded bet, carrots, squash, red cabbage, cauliflower and more. You can also create your own with your choice of greens, five toppings and dressing.
View this Smart ListThis healthy spot on Queen West has fascinating selections, everything from Antioxidant Salad ($10.50 - spinach, goji berry, shredded beet, tomato, shredded carrot, shredded butternut squash, cauliflower, shaved red cabbage, pepita, goji berry dressing) to Soups ($6), Stews ($6) and antioxident-packed Acai Parfaits ($8). To keep you warm, forget the usually caffeinated fare and try their mushroom coffee ($3) and herbal super mushroom tea ($3) for an added boost of energy.
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