Toronto restaurants & cafes

Toronto is Canada’s biggest and most multicultural food scene - from Chinatown and Kensington Market to steakhouses and patio season. This page is being prepared.

This page is being prepared. We’ll gather vetted places in Toronto by neighbourhood and occasion - global kitchens, coffee, markets and special-night-out spots.

Each venue will be verified, with the check date noted. What exactly to order will be in the guide to the cuisine.

What to try in Canada: a guide to the cuisine

Our vetted places

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Neo Coffee Bar

King East (Frederick x King, a few minutes from St. Lawrence Market) Specialty coffee, Japanese-inspired bakery C$

Toronto's original Neo location near St. Lawrence Market, running since 2008, known for house-roasted espresso alongside matcha and hojicha lattes and spongy Japanese roll cakes.

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-20:00, Sat-Sun 8:00-20:00 (please confirm)

Picked as one of Toronto's most-recommended specialty coffee bars, repeatedly featured by blogTO and coffee-industry guides for its Japanese-inspired roll cakes and matcha drinks.

Verified · August 9, 2026 On the map Website

St. Lawrence Market

Old Town (South Market, at Front & Jarvis) Food market, prepared foods and produce C$

A working public market since 1803, its South Market hall packed with butchers, bakers, cheesemongers and prepared-food counters under one roof, best known for the peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery.

Opening hours: South Market: Tue-Fri 9:00-19:00, Sat 7:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mon; North farmers' hall: Sat only 5:00-15:00 (please confirm)

Picked as Toronto's flagship food market: in continuous operation since 1803 and named one of the world's top food markets by National Geographic.

Verified · August 9, 2026 On the map Website