Key Takeaways

A fully plant-based restaurant in downtown Oshawa, founded in 2018 by owner Mathilda Irawan.
International-inspired menu with soups, sandwiches, pasta, chick'n shawarma, banh mi, and mac and cheeze, much of it also gluten-free, sugar-free, and oil-free.
Grew from Alam Catering, which began in June 2018, with the Simcoe Street restaurant opening in August 2018.
Top-rated at 5.0 stars from around 700 Google reviews, a favourite for vegans and gluten-free eaters across Durham Region.
More than a restaurant, with catering, meal prep, frozen meals, and retail treats like desserts, baking mixes, and sauces.

Mathilda's is a fully plant-based restaurant at 29 Simcoe Street South in downtown Oshawa, Ontario, in Durham Region, and it has become a destination for healthy, flavour-packed eating across the region. Since 2018, it has been proving that food that is good for you never has to be boring.

Healthy Food That Never Tastes Like a Compromise

Mathilda's began as Alam Catering in June 2018, started by owner Mathilda Irawan, and the Simcoe Street restaurant opened that August. The philosophy is personal: the owner's own journey from illness to wellbeing inspired a menu built on real, whole ingredients that still delivers big flavour, and the result is vibrant, satisfying comfort food that happens to be entirely plant-based.

The menu travels the world, from soups and sandwiches to pasta, chick'n shawarma, banh mi, and mac and cheeze, with much of it also gluten-free, sugar-free, and oil-free. Beyond the dining room, Mathilda's offers catering, meal prep, frozen meals, and retail, so the kitchen's care can follow you home.

Why Mathilda's Stands Out in Durham Region

Mathilda's stands out because it makes healthy eating feel easy rather than effortful. The bright, clean space welcomes everyone, from committed vegans to curious first-timers, and the made-from-scratch quality is consistent whether you dine in, pick up frozen meals for the week, or order catering. That care is reflected in a 5.0-star rating from roughly 700 Google reviews.

For downtown Oshawa, a restaurant like this is exactly what a growing downtown needs. Students from nearby campuses, young families, long-time residents, and visitors all have a dependable spot for a good meal that also happens to be good for them.

Who Would Love This Spot

Vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free eaters, health-conscious families, and anyone who enjoys a growing downtown food scene will love Mathilda's, whether for lunch, dinner, or stocking the freezer for the week. If you are considering Oshawa for your next home, a meal here is a delicious introduction to the neighbourhood, and if you are comparing what it costs to own a home in Durham Region in 2026, downtown dining like this is part of the appeal.

A Local Business That Anchors Oshawa

Downtown Oshawa is a mix of students, families, and long-time residents, and its dining scene has grown more diverse. Mathilda's sits at the heart of that energy, supporting the community through good food, meal-prep options, and catering for local gatherings. Whether you live in Oshawa now or are working through the Oshawa community guide before a move, this restaurant is a great reason to spend an afternoon downtown. If you are thinking about buying a home in Durham Region, come for a meal and see why Oshawa is worth a closer look.

Mathilda's

Plant-Based Restaurant | Oshawa

Address	29 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, ON L1H 4G1
Rating	5.0 (710 Google reviews)
Hours	Tue - Sat12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sun - MonClosed
Phone	(365) 688-3663
Website	mathildas.ca
Directions	Open in Google Maps

Colourful plant-based bowls with chickpea shawarma, rice, fresh greens, and tahini drizzle on ceramic plates at Mathilda's in Oshawa, with a banh mi sandwich in the background

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food does Mathilda's serve?

Mathilda's serves fully plant-based, international-inspired dishes including soups, sandwiches, pasta, chick'n shawarma, banh mi, and mac and cheeze, with much of the menu also gluten-free, sugar-free, and oil-free. It also offers catering, meal prep, frozen meals, and retail items like desserts, baking mixes, and sauces.

Where is Mathilda's located?

Mathilda's is at 29 Simcoe Street South in downtown Oshawa, open Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and closed Sundays and Mondays. The kitchen began as Alam Catering in June 2018, and the restaurant opened in August 2018.

Is Oshawa a good place to live?

Oshawa offers Lake Ontario waterfront, parks like Lakeview and Harmony Valley, Ontario Tech University and Durham College, a growing downtown with a lively food scene, and some of the most affordable family homes in Durham Region. Learn more in our Oshawa community guide.

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