Winter in Toronto calls for food that warms you up, keeps you energized, and supports your well-being — without sacrificing flavour. At El Tenedor Café & Bar in Rosedale and Summerhill, we believe healthy eating shouldn’t be bland or restrictive. It should be comforting, generous, and deeply satisfying, especially during the colder months when your body craves warmth and nourishment.
That’s why our winter-friendly menu focuses on wholesome bowls, vibrant vegetables, slow-cooked flavours, and organic ingredients whenever possible. Each dish is made to help you feel good while enjoying the richness of real food.
Why Eating Healthy in Winter Matters
Winter often brings a natural shift toward heavier, heartier meals — but that doesn’t mean you need to give up balanced eating. Nutrient-dense foods help:
- Support your immune system
- Boost energy during shorter days
- Improve mood
- Keep you warm with wholesome, slow-cooked ingredients
- Prevent the craving cycle of empty carbs and sugar
Our bowls and soups deliver all of this through fresh vegetables, legumes, whole grains, slow-roasted flavours, and warming spices.
Warm, Nourishing Bowls Perfect for Cold Days
Our signature bowls are designed to be healthy, filling, and convenient — ideal for busy winter days when you want something comforting, real, and ready when you are.
⭐ Moroccan Bowl – A Winter Favourite
Packed with roasted eggplant, red peppers, bulgur, lentils, mint, herbs, and a bright lemon finish, this bowl delivers warmth, texture, and plant-rich nutrition.
⭐ Chicken Picante Bowl – Comfort Meets Energy
Chipotle-tomato chicken, hearty farro, avocado, sweet corn, black beans, and goat cheese combine heat, richness, and balance — perfect for cold afternoons or an early dinner.
⭐ Danish Bowl – Cozy, Balanced, & Satisfying
Eggs, Romesco sauce, ricotta, greens, and a buttery croissant hit that winter sweet spot between comfort and nourishment.
Our bowls are not only delicious but ready-to-eat, portable, and perfect for workdays, making healthy eating convenient even when your schedule isn’t.
Winter Soups That Warm You From the Inside Out
Nothing says winter comfort like a steaming bowl of soup, and ours are crafted with depth, texture, and nutrient-rich ingredients:
- Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup – Immune-boosting and naturally sweet with a warm ginger kick
- Cauliflower Chipotle Soup – Silky, smoky, and deeply comforting
- Mushroom & Chestnut Soup – Earthy, aromatic, and perfect for cozy evenings
Each soup is served with our flaky, everything-seasoned butter croissant — a customer favourite.
Healthy Food Made Easy — All Week Long
We’re here to make winter eating simpler, healthier, and more enjoyable.
Tuesday to Friday: 11am–8pm
Saturdays: an intimate 5–6 course tasting menu with optional wine pairing (limited to 8–10 guests).
Whether you’re craving a wholesome winter lunch near Rosedale, a balanced dinner on Yonge Street, or comforting bowls to take home, El Tenedor Café & Bar brings warmth, flavour, and nourishment to your table.
Visit Us This Winter
Stay warm, stay nourished, and eat well — without complicating your day.
El Tenedor Café & Bar is steps from Rosedale Station and Yorkville, offering real food made with intention.