About 400,000 years ago Homo erectus started cooking food, and the age of raw food snobbery began.

In 2009, Organic Lives started a movement to reverse the trend.

Organic Lives takes a holistic approach not only to the food they prepare but to their entire business model and role within the community. It’s not just a unique organic raw food restaurant, it’s also a health food store, cooking school, community centre and online retailer - all in one tasty place.

The original restaurant on Quebec Street*** is clean, modern and simple with high ceilings, stainless steel highlights, big bright windows and a clear view of the prep kitchen. It reminds you life is calm and cool, just like your meal.

A raw food diet isn’t restricted to salads (although their Mexi Spirals is worthy of a full time commitment).  At Organic Lives, some food is cooked but it’s never cooked to death – this is living food.  

Surprise yourself with the Pizza, Ravioli or the Pad Thai. The entrées are warm, flavourful, and fresher than you’d ever imagine. 

And this place has enough imagination to go around. Select from creative concoctions like Vegan Sushi, Coconut Masala Dosa, or dig into the most amazing Aloo Tikki (chick pea and spinach curry) you’ve ever tasted. 

With food this good, you’ll want to drag it back to the cave just so you don’t have to share.

**Due to the unforunate fire that took place back in the summer, the Quebec store not no longer open. However, you can purchase their amazing superfoods and more via online, delivery, or pick up at their warehouse location in Richmond.