“What’s a vegetarian butcher?” is usually the first question Jess Abramson gets asked when someone learns about YamChops. “We have made a lot of people wonder,” she says.
And a lot of the people doing the wondering aren’t vegetarians. “About half of our customers are still eating meat,” explains Jess. “They just want to reduce the amount of meat they eat without sacrificing taste and texture.”
YamChops accomplishes this in some pretty creative ways. Tunaless-Tuna is made from specially prepared chickpeas and Mongolian Beef is made from soy and wheat protein. The store is also known for its Carrot Lox, a smoked salmon served in the traditional way, sans the salmon. The taste is so convincing some may be fooled into thinking there is fish in the dish. “It’s a fun take on traditional meat dishes.”
While the goal is to provide a “centre-of-plate plant-based protein alternative” it’s not always an imitation of meat. YamChops offers salads, house-made veggie burgers and more.
CUMIN-LIME BLACK BEAN & QUINOA BOWL
Cumin-Lime Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl
(Vegan, Mostly Raw, Gluten-Free)
Spring mix, quinoa, black beans, carrot, roasted sweet potato and parsley served with our delicious cumin-lime dressing.
FREE-RANGE CHICK-PEA CASHEW HUMMUS ROLL BOX
(VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE OPTION)
Finally, a new (and delicious) take on hummus. Our CCH Roll is wrapped in Middle Eastern flatbread and topped with lettuce, carrots, cucumber and our own Mango-Tamarind Chutney. Served with mixed greens and our Maple Mustard Dressing.
Warning: if you’re expecting that super-smooth, over processed stuff you get from the grocery store…you will be disappointed!
GRILLED INDONESIAN TOFU BOX
(VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE)
YamChops’ Indonesian spiced and grilled tofu topped with our Mango-Cashew Salsa. Served with baby greens, carrot, cauliflower, sprouts and green bean salad with our Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette.
It’s sort of like a quick trip to Bali…from your desk chair. Buckle up!
KALE CAESAR! BOX
People are lovin' our new Kale Caesar Salad – and its now available with breaded vegan chick*n in a lunch box! Torn kale with sun dried tomatoes and diced red onion…topped with cashew-hemp “parmesan”…and sprinkled with our own Coconut Ba-con. We finish it all with grilled vegan chick*n.
And then there's the dressing. Ahhh – the dressing. Our dressing would make Caesar Cardini proud! (Dressing served on the side.)
Kale Caesar!
RAW PAD THAI BOX
(Vegan, Raw, Gluten-Free)
Spiralized carrots, zucchini, beets, bean sprouts and our house-made Pad Thai Dressing. Topped with our Nut and Seed Blend.
Raw has never tasted like this!
SZECHUAN NOODLE SALAD BOWL
Szechuan Noodle Salad Bowl
(Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Spring mix, GF soba noodles and julienned vegetables topped with our Szechuan dressing and roasted cashews.
TUNA-LESS “TUNA” SANDWICH BOX
Tuna – the classic comfort food takes a walk on the vegan side with our tuna-less “tuna”…and its now available in a lunch box.
Its a combination of chickpeas (mashed to a tuna like consistency), vegan mayonnaise, pickles, capers, celery and a bit of nori. Served with our Kale Caesar salad.
This one definitely swims with the big fish!
Home deliveries of our butcher counter items are available now. Weekday next day deliveries only. For example – orders placed on Monday will be delivered Tuesday…orders placed on Tuesday will be delivered Wednesday…etc.
Weekend delivery service is not available at this time.
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ORDERING INFORMATION: All of our butcher counter selections are sold in 100 gram measures, and each 100 gram measure is one unit on the ordering page. Thus…if you want 200 grams of, for example, our Tuna-less Tuna – simply enter the number 2 in the quantity box. That means you’ll be ordering 2 x 100 gram measures – or 200 total grams. Make sense?
If anything’s not clear simply give us a call or send us an email. We’d be happy to help!
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BEET BURGER
VEGAN • GF
Beets, carrots, turnips, zucchini, potatoes, brown rice, parsley, tarragon…this burger leads the way to deliciousness land. We prepare these burgers fresh and in small batches – thus we apologize in advance if we're out of stock.
Each ordering unit equals 1 beet burger. So…if you’re looking for 2 beet burgers (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGER
VEGAN
Black beans, stone ground oats, sunflower seeds, almonds, carrot, zucchini…yum! That's all we have to say.
Each ordering unit equals 1 veggie burger. So…if you’re looking for 2 veggie burgers (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
CARROT LOX
VEGAN • GLUTEN-FREE
Acknowledged by wild salmon across Canada with a “Two Pectoral Fins Up” rating… our Carrot Lox is made with organic carrots cured in our own secret marinade. Top it off with capers, red onion, dill and cashew sour cream…and…smile!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you're looking for 200 grams of carrot lox, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column
CHICK*N PARM CUTLET
VEGAN
Our vegan chick*n is panko breaded and baked to golden goodness. Then, we top it with our house made tomato sauce and vegan mozzarella cheese. And, then we bake it again.
Each ordering unit equals 1 Chick*n Parm Cutlet.
CHICK*N SCALLOPINI
VEGAN
Our vegan chick*n is panko breaded and baked to golden goodness. It's the perfect canvas for toppings of your choice.
Each ordering unit equals 1 Chick*n Scallopini.
CHICK*N SHAWARMA
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
Organic, non-GMO, gluten free veg chick*n done shawarma style. Accompanied with our own cashew cream tzatziki or tahini sauce on the side. Roll it up in a pita with pickled turnips and hummus – or dip and eat…the choice is yours!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of chick*n shawarma, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
COCONUT BA-CON
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
Our signature Coconut Ba-con takes coconut flakes (and bacon) to whole ‘nother level. Organic coconut flakes are marinated in our own slightly smoky, slightly salty, slightly maple-y marinade and then baked off ’til golden and crisp. I like it in a coconut ba-con, lettuce and tomato sandwich, Toni likes it on her salad, Jess likes it on her ice cream sundae, and Leya likes by the handful. Warning – it can be addictive!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of Coconut Ba-con, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column
FINGERLING POTATO SALAD
VEGAN • GLUTEN-FREE
Ugghhh! Potato salads can be so pedestrian. Until you try ours. Fingerling potatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh herbs and our tangy grainy dijon, lemon vinaigrette make this classic a classic classic!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of fingerling potato salad, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column
HICKORY BBQ PULLED CHICK*N
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So… if you’re looking for 200 grams of Hickory BBQ Chick*n, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
INDONESIAN GRILLED TOFU
VEGAN • GLUTEN-FREE
Local, organic, nonGMO tofu – spiced with our own Indonesian spice marinade – and then grilled until we get those really nice grill marks! We top these slabs of goodness with our own mango-cashew salsa. Serve it warm or serve it at room temperature…the choice is yours!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of Indonesian grilled tofu, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
KALE CAESAR! DRESSING - JAR
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
And then there’s the dressing. Ahhh – the dressing. Our dressing would make Caesar Cardini proud!
Our most popular dressing in a jar! Take it home…make a Caesar salad…dip your roasted potato wedges…spread it on grilled veggies…add a dollop to your baked potato…liven up your carrot & celery sticks…
The possibilities…ohhhh, the possibilities!
KOREAN BBQ CHICK*N
VEGAN
Organic, non-GMO veg chick*n in our house made Korean BBQ Sauce. Our sweet and mouth-tingingly spicy gochujang sauce takes this popular street food to the vegansphere! On its own or in a slider with a little pickled slaw – this one is a keeper. First – because it tastes great…and second – because we love saying the word gochujang!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of Korean bbq chick*n, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column
MANGO TAMARIND CHUTNEY
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
Its kinda the perfect topping for just about anything!
Spoon it on chick*n cutlets – on crackers – on curry bowls – on grilled sweet potato… (we could go on – but you get the picture!)
MEATLESS “MEAT” BALLS - FROZEN
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE • SOY FREE
The debate is on! Are these better simmered in classic tomato sauce and served over pasta…or are they better simmered in a spiced up chipotle-tinga sauce and then piled into a meatless “meat” ball sub…?
KALE CAESAR
VEGAN • GLUTEN-FREE
OK – here’s a proven fact…people will not believe that this caesar salad is vegan! In our never too humble opinion, we believe that if Caesar Cardini were vegan we’re sure this is what he’d have come up with. Trust us on this one – you’ll love it too!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of kale caesar, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column
MOROCCAN QUINOA SALAD
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
With highlights of cinnamon, cumin, coriander and nutmeg – and dressed in our cranberry citrus vinaigrette – this salad is how we imagine a Moroccan market would make us feel.
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of Moroccan quinoa salad, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
Mushroom Barley Soup MUSHROOM-BARLEY SOUP
VEGAN
This smell of this soup takes me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. Rich, thick, satisfying…its the perfect foil to the cold weather. This is, without doubt, our most popular soup.
But – just in case any of you knew my grandmother – don’t worry…our’s taste nothing like hers did. And, that’s a good thing, my grandma was a pretty bad cook!
NO PORK PULLED PORK
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
Trust us. Mound our No Pork Pulled Pork on a bun – top it with some pickled daikon and carrot – add some pickled jalapeño – and add a spoonful of chipotle veganaise. Grab some napkins… and, take a bite. Your eyes will open wide and your heart will beat happy beats. Cabbage – marinated in our own hickory bbq sauce… its NPPPP – No Pork Pulled Pork Perfection!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So… if you’re looking for 200 grams of no pork pulled pork, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So… if you’re looking for 200 grams of no pork pulled pork, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
TOFU MAKHANI
VEGAN
Organic, nonGMO tofu makhani – a delicious blend of garam masala, chili, turmeric, cashew cream, heirloom tomatoes and plant based “butter”.
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of tofu makhani, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
SAMOSA BURGER
VEGAN • GF
The classic flavours of “samosa” captured in a burger that we aptly call our Samosa Burger. We prepare these burgers fresh and in small batches – thus we apologize in advance if we’re out of stock.
Each ordering unit equals 1 veggie burger. So…if you’re looking for 2 veggie burgers (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
TOMATO JAM
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
We originally created this spicy-sweet jam to be used as a topping for our grilled veggie sandwich. We now use it as a topping for virtually everything
SZECHUAN *BEEF
VEGAN Heralded as the most popular beef dish in America – we've taken this star vegan. Organic, non-GMO veg “beef” in our house made Mongolian “Beef” Sauce…its probably the most popular “beef” dish in our butcher counter too. It's been pointed out to me that the fact that it is the only “beef” dish currently in our butcher counter may have something to do with its number 1 ranking. To that, I say, poppycock! Try it…I'm sure you'll agree.
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of Mongolian “beef”, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
TUNA-LESS TUNA
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
Tuna – the classic comfort food takes a walk on the vegan side with our tuna-less tuna – a combination of chickpeas (mashed to a tuna like consistency), veganaise, pickles, capers and celery. As a sandwich, in a lettuce wrap, in a tuna-less tuna noodle casserole, or straight out of the container this one definitely swims with the big fish!
Each ordering unit equals 100 grams. So…if you’re looking for 200 grams of tuna-less tuna, (for example), please enter the number 2 in the quantity column.
YAMCHOPS
VEGAN • GLUTEN FREE
We take yams…cut them into chops…grill them off…top them with our maple-mirin-mint-mustard glaze…bake it again…and then you eat!
Each ordering unit equals 100 g of YamCHOPS. If you're looking for 200 g of YamCHOPS (for example) please enter 2 as the quantity
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A butcher shop for vegetarians, Yam Chops has a cornered a unique market in the city. From meat alternatives to Daiya products, to the famous take-home meals, Yam Chops has built a strong following in the few years that it’s been open. It’s located on College Street or you can order some of the items online.
View this Smart ListLucky for the healthy-minded in the 6, Canada’s first official vegan butcher finds its home in Toronto’s Little Italy. Although specializing in finely prepared vegan meat alternatives, they also pack a mean juice. In fact, they created their own brand of raw cold-pressed juices called AuJus, a playful selection that ranges from the El Greengo to the True Blood (a ruby red liver cleansing beet and orange mix). In addition to lunch and dinner delivery, Yam Chops also offers morning juice delivery.
View this Smart ListYam Chops is Canada’s first official ‘vegan butcher’ and purveyor of finely prepared vegan foods. The Yam Chops menu changes often and playfully transforms the most traditional meat dishes using plant-based recipes, like their Chick’n milanese and barbeque seitan ribs.
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