Toronto Restaurants Late Night Resto Guide
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If you’re a night owl +/or you work late - shoutout hospitality, shift workers, emergency services, students, creatives, and anyone navigating the city after dark - grabbing a bite or a drink after 10pm is simply routine. Recently however, I discovered if you’re out and about trying to find somewhere that isn’t a bar, pub or nightclub, it ain’t what it used to be.
This required further investigation. After all, Toronto not long ago boasted a vibrant nightlife, especially when it came to dining. Post-pandemic however, operating hours have changed dramatically. The brutal winter weather hasn’t helped any either, causing earlier/longer closures. This not only has impacted businesses’ bottom lines, it leaves diners with fewer options of places to go irl. So I took to the streets to see what was happening across different neighbourhoods. What I uncovered: While it depends on vicinity and day of the week, the majority of establishments downtown open past midnight early in the week are fast food chains no matter what nabe you’re in. Options improve later in the week and on weekends (Thurs-Sat), but not as much as you might think. Even in the popular stretches, it can be a grind to find something suitable - and may involve a long walk/short drive. And if you’re out on a Sunday? Good luck. I witnessed ol’ standbys like popular pizzerias and go-to burger joints closing up shop by 10pm, sometimes earlier. Eep.
Not willing to accept this is what my city had come to without further examination, I hit the road to set the record straight. I scoured Toronto proper and beyond to find as many options as possible that are open around the clock. The result? Good news: Apart from the usual fast food suspects, a drool-inducing lineup of good grub awaits, including diner classics, bagels, breakfast. burgers, hot dogs, doubles, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Nigerian, Korean, and Vietnamese, to name a few.
That’s not all. I wanted to find places open 2pm or later* because midnight is the new 10pm and at least one person in your friend group stayed up until 3am last night bingewatching a series. I wasn’t sure how T.O. would fare, but the results are overwhelmingly on the side of nighthawks: Introducing 60+ establishments ready to feed you, and not just in the downtown core either. Psst. With more to come. TR Pro Tip: Bookmark this page and visit often. More places will be added on the regular.
Bonus: Should you wish to stock the pantry +/or get your snack on after hours, I also sought out as many grocers and convenience stores open all night or at least until the wee hours.
My goal? To create the most comprehensive guide to late night eats in Toronto/GTA. Consider it a love letter to everyone up late. Because for many, the day doesn’t end at midnight - hospitality included. xo
Note: Operating hours are subject to change. Re Chains: Hours may vary between locations. Contact individual branches for info.
*To qualify for listing below, establishments must be open at least two days until 2am according to the hours on their Google profile +/or website at time of publication.
Restaurants OPEN 24/7
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Restaurants OPEN 24/7 •
A&W
Fast Food Chain
Mulitple locations
The Bagel House
Bakery
Multiple locations
Dear Delhi
Indian & Hakka Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
680 Silver Creek Blvd., Unit 18
Mississauga
437-879-6007
Denny’s
Diner
Multiple locations
Dhaka Kebab
South Asian Restaurant
3040 Danforth Ave.
Scarborough
416-551-0284
Dilli Wala
Indian Restaurant
2537 and 2539 Pharmacy Ave.
Scarborough
416-499-4640
Grillies
Mexican Restaurant
Multiple locations
Kara Dogs
Hot Dog Cart
Bay & Queens Quay
647-878-3720
Kettlemans Bagel Co.
Bakery
Mulitple locations
Kish’s Roti & Doubles
Caribbean Restaurant
344 Queen St. E.
Toronto
416-850-8886
The Lakeview
Diner
1132 Dundas St. W.
Toronto
416-850-8886
Little Bangladesh Restaurant
Bangladeshi Restaurant
2940 Danforth Ave.
Toronto
416-690-6565
Markham Station
Breakfast Restaurant
Mulitple locations
McDonald’s
Fast Food Restaurant
Multiple locations
More Than Noodles - Authentic Chinese Food & BBQ
Chinese Restaurant
Mulitple locations
My Roti Place/My Dosa Place
Indian Restaurant
Multiple locations
Naija Jollof
Nigerian Restaurant
Multiple locations
Owl of Minerva
Korean Restaurant
Multiple locations
Perfect Chinese Restaurant
Chinese Restaurant
4386 Sheppard Ave. E.
Scarborough
416-297-6100
Pho Pasteur Restaurant
Vietnamese Restaurant
525 Dundas St. W.
Toronto
416-351-7188
Note: Cash only.
Subway
Fast Food Restaurant
Mulitple locations
T-Bones
Burger Restaurant
2540 Eglinton Ave. E.
Scarborough
416-269-5757
T.O. Dickens
International Restaurant
276 Augusta Ave.
Toronto
416-960-3333
Vesta Lunch
Diner
474 Dupont St.
Toronto
416-537-4318
7 West Cafe
Comfort Food
7 Charles St. W.
Toronto
416-928-9041
24/7 STORES
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24/7 STORES •
Aisle 24
Convenience Store
Multiple locations
Circle K
Convenience Store
Multiple locations
Convenience Canada
Convenience Store
Multiple locations
The Corner Convenience 2
Convenience Store
310 Queen St. E.
Toronto
416-214-2918
Hasty Market
Convenience Store
Multiple locations
Rabba Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Multiple locations
Sam's Food Store
Grocery Store
Multiple locations
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy/Grocery Store
Multiple locations
You and Me Smoke and Gift Shop
Convenience Store
1712 Queen St. E.
Toronto
416-690-0196
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Multiple locations
Restaurants Open Late
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Restaurants Open Late •
Apache Burgers
Burger Restaurant
5236 Dundas St. W.
Etobicoke
416-233-3046
Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine
Middle Eastern Restaurant
Multiple locations
Almadina Bistro
Halal Pizzeria
10 Edward St., 2nd Fl.
Toronto
416-546-1113
Atithi
Indian Restaurant
1131 Markham Rd.
Scarborough
647-350-1516
Alpha’s Shawarma
Syrian Restaurant
Multiple locations
BBoyz - The Burger Architects
Burger Restaurant
Multiple locations
BBQ at Bloor
Barbecue Restaurant
914 Bloor St. W.
Toronto
416-533-0940
Biryaniwalla Scarborough
Indian Restaurant
2300 Lawrence Ave. E., Suite 11
Scarborough
416-792-2088
Burger Street
Fast Food Restaurant
4218 Lawrence Ave. E
Scarborough
416-286-1000
Burrito Boyz
Mexican Restaurant
Multiple locations
Cafe Diplomatico
Italian Restaurant
594 College St.
Toronto
416-534-4637
Chachu’s
Pakistani Restaurant
Multiple locations
Chat Bar
Chinese Restaurant
307 Spadina Ave.
Toronto
416-551-9191
Church’s Texan Chicken
Fast Food Restaurant
Multiple locations
Culture Crust
Pizzeria
1095 Ellesmere Rd., Unit-3
Scarborough
942-882-7880
Danny's Pizza Tavern
Pizzeria
613 College St.
Phone N/A
Daldongnae Korean BBQ
Korean Restaurant
Multiple locations
Firefly Burger Toronto
Fast Food Restaurant
355 Yonge St.
647-360-8799
The Fry
Korean Restaurant
Multiple locations
Gabby’s
Restaurant & Sports Bar
Multiple locations
Haidilao Hot Pot
Hot Pot Restaurant
Multiple locations
Hapa Toronto
Japanese Restaurants
602 College St.
Toronto
647-748-4272
Hey Noodles
Chinese Restaurants
Multiple locations
Hyderabad Palace
Indian Restaurant
4810 Sheppard Ave. E., Unit 208
Scarborough
647-786-0030
Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge
Global Restaurant
563 Bloor St. W.
Toronto
416-588-3907
Joey Restaurants
Global Restaurant
Multiple locations
Johnny's Hamburgers
Burger Restaurant
2595 Victoria Park Ave.
Toronto
416-491-7222
Ju Sushi & Bar
Japanese Restaurant
383 Dundas St. E.
416-594-0383
Kerala Nook Indian Cuisine
Indian Restaurant
1570 Midland Ave.
Scarborough
416-609-9231
King Slice
Pizzeria
Multiple locations
Lait Night
Dessert Cafe
81 Huron St., Main Fl.
Toronto
416-792-5248
Madras Peppers
South Indian Restaurant
285 Enfield Pl., Unit R104
Mississauga
289-212-1283
Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant
Asian Restaurant
4186 Finch Ave. E., Unit 21-22
Scarborough
416-800-8238
Mr. Singh's Pizza
Pizzeria
Multiple locations
New Ho King
Chinese Restaurant
410 Spadina Ave.
Toronto
416-595-1881
Osmow’s
Mediterranean Restaurant
Multiple locations
Petra Restaurant
Mediterranean Restaurant
1100 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga
437) 224-3800
Philthy Philly's
Sandwich Shop
Multiple locations
Pho Do Thi
Vietnamese Restaurant
25 Dundas St. E.
Mississauga
905-615-9696
Pizza Pizza
Pizzeria
Multiple locations
Popeyes
Fast Food Restaurant
Multiple locations
Queens Harbour
Mediterranean Restaurant
245 Queens Quay W.
416-572-4300
Rol San
Dim Sum Restaurant
390 Spadina Ave.
Toronto
416-977-1128
Rosewood Asian Cuisine
Dim Sum Restaurant
463 Dundas St. W.
Toronto
416-593-9998
Sake Sushi
Japanese Restaurant
20 Roncesvalles Ave.
Toronto
416-516-7253
Shaaz
Indian Restaurant
2043 Eglinton Ave. E.
Scarborough
416-285-0800
Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma
Middle Eastern Restaurant
Multiple locations
Sheryl’s Caribbean Cuisine
Caribbean Restaurant
558 Queen St. W.
416) 304-0767
Sneaky Dee’s
Dive Bar, Restaurant, & Live Music Venue
431 College St.
Toronto
416-603-3090
Spice Lounge and Tapas
Spanish Restaurant
52 Lakeshore Rd. E.
Mississauga
905-891-8463
The Spicy Grill
Bangladeshi Restaurant
Multiple locations
Swaagath Grand Kitchen
Indian Restaurant
2893 Lawrence Ave. E., Unit 11
Scarborough
416-266-2555
Tahini’s Mediterranean Fusion
Mediterranean Restaurant
Multiple locations
Taste of China Seafood Restaurant
Chinese Restaurant
338 Spadina Ave.
Toronto
416-348-8828
Tebasaki Wing House
Chicken Restaurant
638 College St.
Toronto
437-913-9488
Tharavadu Home Of Kerala Cuisine
South Indian Restaurant
292 Markham Rd.
Scarborough
416-792-9270
TK Ultra Lounge
Indian Restaurant
1 Derry Rd. E.
Mississauga
905-901-0222
The Wing Spot
Chicken Restaurant
Multiple locations
Wally's Family Restaurant
American
3480 Hurontario St.
Mississauga
905-279-0975
Woondall Restaurant
Bangladeshi Restaurant
3000 Danforth Ave.
Toronto
416-691-4000
Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice
Chinese Restaurant
Multiple locations
Yunshang Rice Noodle
Chinese Restaurant
Multiple locations
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