Toronto’s streets are once again set to come alive with vibrant outdoor dining opportunities as CaféTO 2025 kicks off this Victoria Day weekend. Like most Torontonians, I'm looking forward to enjoying a bite and a drink outdoors. From May through October, residents and visitors are encouraged to explore CaféTO patios and support local businesses. Below, please find a list of establishments with CafeTO curb lane cafes, sidewalk cafes or private patios for you to visit!
More than 280 local restaurants and bars are participating in this year’s curb lane cafe program, as well as more than 550 sidewalk cafes and more than 700 private patios, helping to energize neighbourhoods, support small businesses and create dynamic public spaces that bring people together.
Participating establishments in Toronto Centre with Curb Lane Cafes, Sidewalk Cafes and Private Patios include:
*note: patio location address is provided; this may differ from the business address for CafeTO installations.
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More information about CaféTO is available on the City’s website: toronto.ca/cafeTO.
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