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Posted by Staff / April 25, 2009

Pulp KitchenYears ago, before there was such a think as vegan restaurants in Toronto, Pulp Kitchen was one of my faves. It was my go to brunch spot in Leslieville before there, uh, was a Leslieville. But over the years, my visits started to decline. Better options surfaced elsewhere, and it was always a struggle to convince by non-vegan friends to sacrifice a brunch here as their breakfasty options were very limited.

Now, Pulp Kitchen is no more. The sign has come down, newspaper covers the windows, but there is a sign on the door hinting that a new brunch spot will be opening here soon. Victoria's Lady Marmalade will be spreading their wings east, and hopefully bringing their amazing looking brunch menu with them that includes such offerings as Good Morning Poutine and Cheddar and Spinach Waffles. Now that's hangover food.

UPDATE: Pulp Kitchen has now re-opened.

Lady Marmalade

Discussion

20 Comments

Dred / April 25, 2009 at 11:00 am
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Good riddance. Small portions, high prices, just-OK food...never understood the appeal. And then there was the whole kerfuffle about baby carriages a few years back. If only Cafe Vert hadn't gone under...*sob*
J / April 25, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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Lady Marmalade is in Victoria, not Vancouver.
MK / April 25, 2009 at 12:39 pm
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Man, this just stabbed me in the heart. I loved going to Pulp Kitchen on a lazy sunday afternoon! I think their downfall was that they only opened for breakfast and lunch. They really should have catered to the dinner crowd. What a great opportunity for another restaurant to offer vegan options in Leslieville!
Jeslyn / April 25, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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The note on the door does say that Pulp is "moving and coming back better than ever." I sure hope so...
Neville / April 25, 2009 at 02:15 pm
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I second Dred's comment and add: crappy service. Plus, my clothes always smelled like fried food afterward.
jamesmallon / April 25, 2009 at 03:11 pm
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Leslieville is starting to get a lot of empty storefronts...
JenC / April 25, 2009 at 04:15 pm
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The owner of Pulp Kitchen posted the following on the Leslieville Facebook page on Monday...
"We're just moving to another Leslieville location which we will announce very soon - some last minute details still to be finalised! Thanks for the message and you can look forward to a new and improved PK in the 'hood! I have set up a Pulk Kitchen group on facebook for people to keep updated..."
karoumy / April 25, 2009 at 07:36 pm
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to add to the pulp kitchen haterade. i like to go to restaurants that make food that i can't make myself at home cheaper and faster.
zeeMAN / April 25, 2009 at 10:39 pm
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Actually, Leslieville is getting a lot less of the empty storefronts. Looking forward to the ceili cottage! www.ceilicottage.com

Colleen / April 27, 2009 at 09:11 am
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I think it was the food that killed them. In a city with as many kick-ass veg restaurants as Toronto has, just being okay isn't good enough.
t-dot gal / April 29, 2009 at 11:16 pm
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The last few times I ventured into Pulp Kitchen it looked filthy! It looks like the Lady Marmalade people are cleaning it up at least. Checked out their menu online www.ladymarmalade.ca looks like there is a decent amount of vegan and veggie options...
yummum / April 30, 2009 at 09:37 pm
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Excited about lady marmalade - ate there in Victoria - it was fantastic - lots of delicious vegan and veg options, with lotsa meat too. Unique and delicious. It will fit right in.
Rachel / May 1, 2009 at 12:52 pm
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Lady Marmalade in Victoria is excellent - very tasty. Definitely in a much higher price range than PK, though. I hope PK re-opens soon.
yummum / May 1, 2009 at 08:06 pm
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I totally disagree - Lady M in Victoria was not expensive - the portions were really big and the food was excellent. I still can't wait for it to open.
Pulp Kitchen / May 27, 2009 at 12:11 pm
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Hi all - I am terribly embarrassed about the level of service and appeal the PK sufferd when I sold it three years ago. I am the original owner and have repurchased the name and juice menus and am definately moving it to 1127 Queen east at Jones ave. There were a lot of problems with the old location regarding ventilation and age, and I'm very excited about the new and improved location which will open just as soon as the building permit office will let us! We'll be offering much more substantial foods and am very interested in hearing (other than what I've already read!) your thoughts on what you'd like to see different, what you'd like to keep the same etc...

You can join the Pulp Kitchen group on facebook to be keep abreast of all the details and to give me your feedback!

Much thanks,

Marie
brunchjunkie / July 3, 2009 at 11:07 am
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Yes!! just returned from the Lady after opening day breakfast, and was very impressed. bright and clean, very funky vibe with lots of cool art on the walls. had the fresh tomato and basil benny, which was absolutely wonderful. excellent coffee, fast & friendly service too! welcome to queen east - can't wait to go back for more happiness on a plate!
kgirl / July 16, 2009 at 10:51 am
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If Pulp Kitchen does reopen, I hope Marie remembers the boycott and works hard to make families feel a little more welcome.
jokes_ame / November 12, 2009 at 11:07 am
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YAY PULP KITCHEN is now OPEN! review in sight?
SG replying to a comment from jamesmallon / November 15, 2009 at 07:00 pm
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I agree Zeeman Empty store fronts in Leslieville?? I had a vacancy in a store I owned on Queen East in the middle of Leslieville. It leased in 48 hours and we fielded 30 calls.
Smed replying to a comment from kgirl / July 19, 2010 at 02:16 am
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kgirl needs to spend a little less time on the internet and alot more time parenting her daughters. This is a well established fact.

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