ABOUT US
It all begins with an idea.
Welcome to Lettuce Love Café, your home away from home, where every dish is a testament to our love for plant-based nutrition and the incredible power of nature's flavors. Nestled in the heart of our vibrant community, we are more than just a restaurant; we are a sanctuary for those seeking a meal that nourishes the body, soul, and planet.
Founded by a a team of individuals who share a passion for healthy eating and sustainability. Lettuce Love Café opened its doors with its first location in 2010 in Burlington, Ontario. Serving up innovative, mouth-watering dishes that celebrate the diversity of plant-based ingredients. Our mission is simple: to create a space where everyone can come together to enjoy meals that are freshly prepared, ethically sourced, and environmentally sustainable. At Lettuce Love Café, we're passionate about showing the world that plant-based eating isn't just good for you; it's a joyful discovery of flavours, textures, and aromas. Join us on this delicious journey of love, health, and lettuce.
OUR VALUES
HEALTH
Each item on our menu has health benefits. Our restaurant was created solely with your health in mind. The ingredients and products that we use are sourced from sustainable, non-GMO sources.
Study after study has shown that a mostly plant-based diet rich in nutrients reduces the risk of cancer, strokes, heart disease, auto-immune diseases, arthritis, diabetes and obesity just to name a few. Improved health also has a "happiness" effect.
Plant-based, non-processed foods, rich in nutrients and vitamins have proven to be a decisive factor for improved immune system, cognitive thinking, stronger bones, abundant energy and a reduced risk in most all diseases and illnesses. Studies have shown people reversing their diagnosed illnesses and diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and auto-immune diseases simply with a plant-based diet.
MINDFULNESS
Over ten thousand years ago our species discovered, and honoured, that nutrient dense plants were capable of sustaining human life. Further, they also discovered that plants have a much higher vibrational value than meat.
This higher frequency, or energy, is believed to create a higher state of mind and wellbeing. It has been scientifically studied and proven that a diet that is aligned with peacefulness and compassion translates to your outer behaviour, actions and thoughts. In other words; "you are what you eat"; Eat from a place of peace, compassion and love.
When eating nutritious food, and taking the time to eat it mindfully, one can improve digestion, bodily filtration and saturation of vitamins and nutrients needed to create optimal health benefits, vitality, longevity and strength.
COMPASSION
We love animals. We think that all animals and creatures are citizens of our planet; we need them to be part of Mother Nature's plan and orchestrated symmetry. We think we should be living with nature, in respect, and honouring all life. A dog loves her pups no more than a cow loves her calves, or hens love their chicks, or an elephant and their young. All animals have the same needs we do; food, shelter, safety, belonging & love.
SUSTAINABILITY
We hope to educate and inspire everyone on the many benefits of eating a plant-based diet. Animal livestock production for meat is not sustainable and the World Health Organization has sent issued repeated warning against it in their reports.
Each day, a person who eats a vegan diet saves 1,100 gallons of water, 45 pounds of grain, 30 sq ft of forested land, 20 lbs CO2 equivalent, and one animal's life.
We think these numbers are important. So let's be kind to the environment, and all sentient beings, and vote with our forks and be a part of the solution. The most powerful tool you have to change the environment, your health and brain functioning is your fork.
GIVING
Most of the greatest people in history who have inspired positive change in our world say that "giving is living".
Everyone has something to give; a flower, a smile, a helping hand across the street, food, money, time, a shoulder to lean on, a pat on the back. We believe that being of service to our fellow humans, community, animals, and plants is a good investment in our futures and collective happiness. Give generously; believe in karma. Get involved. This is what LOVE is all about.