ConvoPlaces

Best first date spots in Toronto

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone needs a low-pressure venue for a first meeting. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in Toronto. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Hours Access Smoking Indoor A/C Wi-Fi
1 Matagali Indian & Thai Cuisine Yes Limited No smoking Not recorded No Not recorded
2 nutbar Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded Not recorded
3 Nutbar Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded Not recorded
4 Music Garden Cafe Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded Not recorded
5 Parisco Cafe Yes Limited No smoking Yes Yes Not recorded
6 Maguro House Yes Yes No smoking Yes Not recorded Not recorded
7 Starbucks Yes Limited No smoking Yes Yes Not recorded
8 The Island Cafe Yes Yes No smoking Not recorded Not recorded No
9 See-Scape Yes Limited No smoking Not recorded Yes Not recorded
10 Famous Last Words Yes Yes Outside Not recorded Yes Not recorded
11 Cafe LinX Yes Yes No smoking Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
12 Dineen Coffee Yes Yes No smoking Not recorded Not recorded Yes
13 Starbucks Yes Not recorded No smoking Yes Yes Yes
14 Buvette Pacey Yes Not recorded Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded
15 Fresh Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
16 Butcher Chef Not recorded Not recorded No smoking Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
17 The Old Spaghetti Factory Yes Yes No smoking Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
18 Jack Astor's Yes Yes No smoking Yes Yes Not recorded
19 Hooters Yes Limited No smoking Yes Not recorded Not recorded
20 The Oxley Yes No No smoking Yes Not recorded Not recorded

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The ranked list

  1. Matagali Indian & Thai Cuisine

    Restaurant · 69 Elm Street

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–9:30pm; Sat 12pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  2. nutbar

    Restaurant · 425 Adelaide Street West, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 8am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  3. Nutbar

    Restaurant

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–8pm; Sun 9am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  4. Music Garden Cafe

    Cafe · 466 Queens Quay West, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  5. Parisco Cafe

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  6. Maguro House

    Restaurant

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9:30pm; Fri–Sun 11am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  7. Starbucks

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm; Sat–Sun 6:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Vegetarian options

  8. The Island Cafe

    Cafe · 20 Withrow Street, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30am–8pm; Fri–Sun 8:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  9. See-Scape

    Bar

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Tue 7pm–2am; Wed–Sun 5pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  10. Famous Last Words

    Bar

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon closed; Tue–Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 5pm–1am…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  11. Cafe LinX

    Bar · 205 Humber College Boulevard, Etobicoke, M9W 5L7

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Wed 10am–8pm; Thu 10am–2am; Fri 10am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  12. Dineen Coffee

    Cafe · 140 Yonge Street, Toronto, M5C 1X6

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–7pm; Sat–Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access · Has a website

  13. Starbucks

    Cafe · 439 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G 2H6

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–7pm; Sat–Sun 7am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  14. Buvette Pacey

    Cafe · 141 Berkeley Street, Toronto, M5A 2X1

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Wed–Fri 8am–7pm; Sat–Sun 9am–7pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Opening hours published · Has a website

  15. Fresh

    Restaurant · 147 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, M5V 2L7

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am–10pm; Sat–Sun 10:30am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Vegetarian options · Has a website

  16. Butcher Chef

    Restaurant · 8 Harbour Street, M5J 3B1

    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations
    • Non-smoking

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Takes reservations · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  17. The Old Spaghetti Factory

    Restaurant · 54 The Esplanade, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 12pm–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  18. Jack Astor's

    Restaurant · 1090 Don Mills Road

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–1am; Thu–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 11am–1am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  19. Hooters

    Restaurant

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–midnight; Thu 11am–1am; Fri–Sat 11am–2am…

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Step-free access

  20. The Oxley

    Restaurant · 121 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, M5R 1C4

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11:30am–2am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  21. Limon

    Restaurant · 1968 Queen Street East

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  22. East Side Mario's

    Restaurant · 12 Lebovic Avenue, Toronto, M1L 4V9

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri–Sat 11am–10pm; Sun 11am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  23. Wild Oregano

    Restaurant · 2024 Queen Street East

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–10pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  24. Aroma Espresso Bar

    Cafe

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  25. Otto's Berlin Döner

    Restaurant · Augusta Avenue, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking
    • Takeaway
    • Seats: 25

    Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–9pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  26. Rachel's Coffee House

    Cafe · 2011 Yonge Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Non-smoking
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  27. Swiss Chalet

    Restaurant · 266 Queens Quay West, Toronto, M5J 1B5

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sat 11:30am–10pm; Sun 11am–9:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Non-smoking indoors · Has a website

  28. Harmony Cafe

    Cafe · 75 Nassau Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Thu 8am–8pm; Fri–Sat 8am–midnight; Sun 8am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  29. Amelia's Market

    Restaurant · 340 Westmoreland Avenue North, Toronto, M6H 3A7

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Tue–Sun 10am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  30. First and Last Coffee Shop

    Cafe · 346 Dupont Street, M5R1V9

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7:30am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  31. Big Trouble Pizza

    Restaurant · 191 Geary Avenue, Toronto, M6H 2C1

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  32. Aunty Em's Deli & Coffee

    Cafe · 1672 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, M6N 1H8

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Vegan

    Hours: Wed–Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 10am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  33. Cheese Boutique Cafe

    Cafe · 29 Ripley Avenue

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  34. Riverdale Perk Cafe

    Cafe · 633 Logan Avenue

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7:30am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  35. Food & Liquor

    Bar · 1610 Queen Street West, Toronto

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5pm–2am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  36. Second Cup

    Cafe · 544 Church Street, Toronto, M4Y 2E1

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–8pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  37. Jack Astor's

    Restaurant · 25 Carlson Court, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–1am; Thu–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 11am–1am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  38. IRENE Restaurant

    Restaurant

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 11am–9pm; Sat–Sun 10:30am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  39. Chatime

    Cafe · 337 Bloor Street West

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 11:30am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

  40. Java House

    Restaurant · 537 Queen Street West, Toronto

    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 10:30am–3am

    Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many Toronto venues are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 1430 venues in Toronto that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 7 have Wi-Fi recorded and 39 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Toronto venues have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Dineen Coffee, Starbucks, Rachel's Coffee House, Harmony Cafe and First and Last Coffee Shop all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these venues stay open late?

See-Scape, Famous Last Words, Cafe LinX, Jack Astor's and Hooters are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these venues are step-free?

nutbar, Nutbar, Music Garden Cafe, Maguro House and The Island Cafe are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - outdoor seating, takes reservations, opening hours published, non-smoking indoors, no live music - easier to talk - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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