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Our Favourite Toronto Restaurants to Open in 2020
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Posted Dec 16, 2020
Our Favourite Toronto Restaurants to Open in 2020
Written By
Posted Dec 16, 2020
I don't need to be the one to tell you that 2020 was quite a year. Unfortunately, we all know that our beloved restaurants, bars and cafes suffered the brunt of it. With one too many closures to mention them all, we saw several Toronto institutions shutter their doors this year -- unable to keep up rent payments or negotiate with impossible landlords. Nothing is the same and this year, we have witnessed a major transformation in the Toronto food scene and the industry in general. From meal kits to pop-ups and the constant mantra delivered to owners to "pivot" and "adapt," -- this turbulent year has not been an easy one to navigate.
With a demand for comfort food and meals that are designed for takeaway, we have seen the success of several restaurants and shops that opened this year (believe it or not). So, as this end nears, we want to salute those who have managed to stay afloat, bow our heads for those who have lost their storefronts and commend those brave enough to open a new venture in the hardest 12 months the hospitality industry has ever faced.
Below is not an exhaustive list but we have compiled some of our favourite restaurants to open in 2020; whether it was prior to the March apocalyptic mayhem or in the midst of our "new normal," these new openings have all lent a slight glimmer of hope, that one day (hopefully not too far off), our industry will rebound.
Dundas West
1665 Dundas St W
Saint Island Pies - CLOSED
Pizza
This popular pop-up took over Wallflower's Dundas West restaurant permanently this past November and is doling out Detroit-style pies with a Filipino twist. Saint's owners, Chuck Ortiz and Sean Santos, are bringing creative pies to the neighbourhood and are another example of just how many pop-ups turned storefronts we have seen this year.
Saint Island Pies - CLOSED
Dundas West
1665 Dundas St W
This popular pop-up took over Wallflower's Dundas West restaurant permanently this past November and is doling out Detroit-style pies with a Filipino twist. Saint's owners, Chuck Ortiz and Sean Santos, are bringing creative pies to the neighbourhood and are another example of just how many pop-ups turned storefronts we have seen this year.
Pizza
Etobicoke
847 Brown's Line
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
Bagels
Kettleman's Bagel Co. is an Ottawa-based chain that specializes in traditional Montreal bagels. Ever since their first store back in 1993, founder and Montreal native Craig Buckley has been committed to making the best bagels you can find, all while doing it the old-fashioned way. After 27 years of serving the Ottawa community, Craig has finally opened up his first Toronto location in Etobicoke. Everything is made fresh on-site, including their baked treats and proteins. The only things they don't make are the smoked salmon and Montreal smoked meat obtained directly from Montreal.
Kettleman's Bagel Co.
Etobicoke
847 Brown's Line
Kettleman's Bagel Co. is an Ottawa-based chain that specializes in traditional Montreal bagels. Ever since their first store back in 1993, founder and Montreal native Craig Buckley has been committed to making the best bagels you can find, all while doing it the old-fashioned way. After 27 years of serving the Ottawa community, Craig has finally opened up his first Toronto location in Etobicoke. Everything is made fresh on-site, including their baked treats and proteins. The only things they don't make are the smoked salmon and Montreal smoked meat obtained directly from Montreal.
Bagels
The Annex
1071 Shaw St
Maison T
French
Helmed by well-known Toronto chef Masayuki Tamaru and his wife, Carolina Avaria, comes Maison T, a cozy French bistro serving refined plates in the Annex. After years of experience and over a dozen restaurants under his belt, Tamaru is ready to open his own venture. Tamaru gets immense pleasure from giving other people memorable experiences from enjoying his dishes. You will find classic French bistro favourites like duck confit, endive salad, and braised short rib made using classic French cooking techniques on the menu. Maison T showcases chef Tamaru's years of professional experience and culinary finesse.
Maison T
The Annex
1071 Shaw St
Helmed by well-known Toronto chef Masayuki Tamaru and his wife, Carolina Avaria, comes Maison T, a cozy French bistro serving refined plates in the Annex. After years of experience and over a dozen restaurants under his belt, Tamaru is ready to open his own venture. Tamaru gets immense pleasure from giving other people memorable experiences from enjoying his dishes. You will find classic French bistro favourites like duck confit, endive salad, and braised short rib made using classic French cooking techniques on the menu. Maison T showcases chef Tamaru's years of professional experience and culinary finesse.
French
Church and Wellesley
5 St Joseph St
Salvo
Italian
Simple, high-quality and affordable Italian food is not always easy to come by in the city, so we are thankful for Salvo's arrival. Find plenty of pasta, pizzas and salads at this spot near Yonge and Wellesley.
Salvo
Church and Wellesley
5 St Joseph St
Simple, high-quality and affordable Italian food is not always easy to come by in the city, so we are thankful for Salvo's arrival. Find plenty of pasta, pizzas and salads at this spot near Yonge and Wellesley.
Italian
Davenport Park
33 Powerhouse St
Century Park Tavern
Century Park Tavern, a haven for comfort food classics, officially opened October 16 in Davenport Village by business partners Jim Shelton and Paul Marshall, of fried chicken joint Love Chix. Century Park Tavern is winning over the neighbourhood with its creative menu and instant hits.
Century Park Tavern
Davenport Park
33 Powerhouse St
Century Park Tavern, a haven for comfort food classics, officially opened October 16 in Davenport Village by business partners Jim Shelton and Paul Marshall, of fried chicken joint Love Chix. Century Park Tavern is winning over the neighbourhood with its creative menu and instant hits.
East York
1400 O'Connor Dr Unit 4 & 5
Slayer Burger
With an influx of burger joints making their way onto the scene this year (nothing screams comfort like meat and cheese) comes Slayer Burger. Slinging out indulgent and over-the-top creations, the demand for comfort is apparent in this opening.
Slayer Burger
East York
1400 O'Connor Dr Unit 4 & 5
With an influx of burger joints making their way onto the scene this year (nothing screams comfort like meat and cheese) comes Slayer Burger. Slinging out indulgent and over-the-top creations, the demand for comfort is apparent in this opening.
Financial District
10 Temperance St Fl 1
Planta Cocina
Vegan
The pandemic had us all reevaluating what fare was best suited for takeout and patio dining and that was no exception for the Chase Hospitality Group. After retrofitting the old space that once housed The Chase Fish & Oyster (the lower-level, casual sister restaurant to The Chase) to a New Mexican vegan joint -- an extension of the Planta family -- the new spot welcomed a fresh start. Find plant-based tacos, tequila heavy cocktails and plenty of guacamole (as they like to quip).
Planta Cocina
Financial District
10 Temperance St Fl 1
The pandemic had us all reevaluating what fare was best suited for takeout and patio dining and that was no exception for the Chase Hospitality Group. After retrofitting the old space that once housed The Chase Fish & Oyster (the lower-level, casual sister restaurant to The Chase) to a New Mexican vegan joint -- an extension of the Planta family -- the new spot welcomed a fresh start. Find plant-based tacos, tequila heavy cocktails and plenty of guacamole (as they like to quip).
Vegan
Midtown
1595 Bayview Ave
Bom-Bay Snack Bar
From celebrity chef and restaurateur Hemant Bhagwani comes another 2020 opening. Bom-Bay Snack Bar is introducing Torontonians to authentic, Bombay street food. This Irani-Indian snack bar is rooted in a long history dating back to the 19th century. Irani cafés were brought to Mumbai by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants escaping religious persecution. These cafés weren't only a place to enjoy food, but rather, they functioned as a social meeting place to connect with other Zoroastrian Irani refugees. Relish in an unfamiliar facet of Indian cuisine and find the likes of Parsi Akuri, a spiced scrambled egg, Bombay sandwiches, chaat, vada pau, and keema on the menu.
Bom-Bay Snack Bar
Midtown
1595 Bayview Ave
From celebrity chef and restaurateur Hemant Bhagwani comes another 2020 opening. Bom-Bay Snack Bar is introducing Torontonians to authentic, Bombay street food. This Irani-Indian snack bar is rooted in a long history dating back to the 19th century. Irani cafés were brought to Mumbai by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants escaping religious persecution. These cafés weren't only a place to enjoy food, but rather, they functioned as a social meeting place to connect with other Zoroastrian Irani refugees. Relish in an unfamiliar facet of Indian cuisine and find the likes of Parsi Akuri, a spiced scrambled egg, Bombay sandwiches, chaat, vada pau, and keema on the menu.
Kensington Market
214 Augusta Ave
Birria Catrina
Mexican
This tiny stall in Kensington Market specializes in birria, a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. This meat stew is traditionally made from goat meat but beef and mutton are also used. With limited options for birria in the city, it is nice to see a spot solely dedicated to it. Tacos filled with birria are ideal for dipping in a hearty bowl of birria consomé and must orders are the Gringa and Pizzadilla, crispy griddled tortillas filled with birria and cheese.
Birria Catrina
Kensington Market
214 Augusta Ave
This tiny stall in Kensington Market specializes in birria, a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. This meat stew is traditionally made from goat meat but beef and mutton are also used. With limited options for birria in the city, it is nice to see a spot solely dedicated to it. Tacos filled with birria are ideal for dipping in a hearty bowl of birria consomé and must orders are the Gringa and Pizzadilla, crispy griddled tortillas filled with birria and cheese.
Mexican
Entertainment District
132 John St
Marked
South American
Another sprawling addition to the buzzy Entertainment District comes this 10,000 square-foot South American restaurant and cocktail bar -- brought to you by the team behind Coffee Oysters Champagne. Even though the restaurant is definitely noteworthy because of its ambience and decor, the food is well-executed and adds to the landscape of South American fare in Toronto.
Marked
Entertainment District
132 John St
Another sprawling addition to the buzzy Entertainment District comes this 10,000 square-foot South American restaurant and cocktail bar -- brought to you by the team behind Coffee Oysters Champagne. Even though the restaurant is definitely noteworthy because of its ambience and decor, the food is well-executed and adds to the landscape of South American fare in Toronto.
South American
Cabbagetown
229 Carlton St
DOVA Restaurant
Italian
From chef Roberto Marotta (of popular Corktown establishment ARDO) comes an elegant and modern intersection of Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisines that highlights fresh, ethically-sourced and ingredient-forward dishes. Located in Cabbagetown, DOVA is a sophisticated neighbourhood spot equipped with a wine cellar, a beautiful indoor dining space and a lush back patio, tucked away in a hidden oasis.
DOVA Restaurant
Cabbagetown
229 Carlton St
From chef Roberto Marotta (of popular Corktown establishment ARDO) comes an elegant and modern intersection of Sicilian and Mediterranean cuisines that highlights fresh, ethically-sourced and ingredient-forward dishes. Located in Cabbagetown, DOVA is a sophisticated neighbourhood spot equipped with a wine cellar, a beautiful indoor dining space and a lush back patio, tucked away in a hidden oasis.
Italian
Yorkville
131 Bloor St W 2nd Floor
Amal Toronto
Lebanese
We may not have been able to relish in the grandiose and elegant dining room of this new Midtown restaurant, but at least we can enjoy takeout from this spot specializing in Lebanese cuisine. From Beirut-born Executive Chef Rony Ghaleb and owned by Toronto nightclub giant and Lebanese Canadian Charles Khabouth, the venture merges both style and taste.
Amal Toronto
Yorkville
131 Bloor St W 2nd Floor
We may not have been able to relish in the grandiose and elegant dining room of this new Midtown restaurant, but at least we can enjoy takeout from this spot specializing in Lebanese cuisine. From Beirut-born Executive Chef Rony Ghaleb and owned by Toronto nightclub giant and Lebanese Canadian Charles Khabouth, the venture merges both style and taste.
Lebanese
Queen Street West
536 Queen St W
Pizzeria Du
Pizza
From the team behind Avelo Restaurant, this completely vegan pizza joint, which took over the space of Away Kitchen, was erected back in the spring. The venture is in honour of chef Dualco and replaced the grand opening of Vitalia, a plant-based Italian restaurant that the rest of the team didn't want to pursue without Dualco. Another welcome addition to the influx of high-end vegan dining options in the city.
Pizzeria Du
Queen Street West
536 Queen St W
From the team behind Avelo Restaurant, this completely vegan pizza joint, which took over the space of Away Kitchen, was erected back in the spring. The venture is in honour of chef Dualco and replaced the grand opening of Vitalia, a plant-based Italian restaurant that the rest of the team didn't want to pursue without Dualco. Another welcome addition to the influx of high-end vegan dining options in the city.
Pizza
Little Italy
760 College St
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Pizza Bar
Italian
In Little Italy, this family-run Italian restaurant opened back in June and brought plenty of pasta, pizza, and carbs into our lives. Run by Executive Chef and owner Marianna Andreacchi, the restaurant offered a sprawling patio back in the summer and a market to shop.
Giovanni's Italian Kitchen & Pizza Bar
Little Italy
760 College St
In Little Italy, this family-run Italian restaurant opened back in June and brought plenty of pasta, pizza, and carbs into our lives. Run by Executive Chef and owner Marianna Andreacchi, the restaurant offered a sprawling patio back in the summer and a market to shop.
Italian
Little Italy
597 College St
Pompette
This refined and modern French restaurant and cocktail bar opened this summer in Little Italy with seasonal, no-fuss dishes rooted in French techniques. Find their "COVID Offer" on their website, which features a "Pomette At Home" offering, consisting of a 4-course meal.
Pompette
Little Italy
597 College St
This refined and modern French restaurant and cocktail bar opened this summer in Little Italy with seasonal, no-fuss dishes rooted in French techniques. Find their "COVID Offer" on their website, which features a "Pomette At Home" offering, consisting of a 4-course meal.
Queen Street West
257 Queen St West
Ikkousha Ramen Chicken
Japanese
Popular global chain, Ikkousha Ramen, known for its authentic tonkotsu (pork bone) broth ramen, opened up a second location called Ikkousha Ramen Chicken, solely dedicated to chicken ramen, making it the first of its kind in Canada.
Ikkousha Ramen Chicken
Queen Street West
257 Queen St West
Popular global chain, Ikkousha Ramen, known for its authentic tonkotsu (pork bone) broth ramen, opened up a second location called Ikkousha Ramen Chicken, solely dedicated to chicken ramen, making it the first of its kind in Canada.
Japanese
Queen Street West
30 St Patrick St
Muni Robata
Japanese
Opened back in March near Osgoode station, this Japanese barbecue restaurant specializes in cooking from the traditional robata open flame grill. Find wood-fired meats and seafood, tataki, sushi and maki.
Muni Robata
Queen Street West
30 St Patrick St
Opened back in March near Osgoode station, this Japanese barbecue restaurant specializes in cooking from the traditional robata open flame grill. Find wood-fired meats and seafood, tataki, sushi and maki.
Japanese
Upper Beaches
452 Kingston Rd
Boukan
Haitian
An outpost for delicious French-Creole street food, native to Haiti, made its way onto the Toronto food scene back in March. Helmed by chef Marc-elie Lissade, Boukan is a representation of the passionate crusade Lissade took to introduce the community to his food. Located in the Upper Beaches, Boukan also showcases a curated collection of pieces by local artists.
Boukan
Upper Beaches
452 Kingston Rd
An outpost for delicious French-Creole street food, native to Haiti, made its way onto the Toronto food scene back in March. Helmed by chef Marc-elie Lissade, Boukan is a representation of the passionate crusade Lissade took to introduce the community to his food. Located in the Upper Beaches, Boukan also showcases a curated collection of pieces by local artists.
Haitian
Bloordale Village
1279 Bloor Street West
Conzo's
A highly anticipated opening, the team behind beloved Italian-American spot Sugo opened Conzo's back in February. Dishing out wood-fired pizza, with no one particular influence to reference -- a hybrid of New York-, LA- and Detroit-style pizzas -- this Bloordale Village pizzeria became an instant favourite.
Conzo's
Bloordale Village
1279 Bloor Street West
A highly anticipated opening, the team behind beloved Italian-American spot Sugo opened Conzo's back in February. Dishing out wood-fired pizza, with no one particular influence to reference -- a hybrid of New York-, LA- and Detroit-style pizzas -- this Bloordale Village pizzeria became an instant favourite.
North York
2901 Bayview Ave
Pōpa
Burmese
Another venture by celebrity chef Hemant Bhagwani, this Burmese fusion restaurant opened back in February. You'll find influences from Indian, Portuguese and Chinese cuisines in Burmese food, which is reflected on the menu. With quite an expansive selection, you'll find things like lamb leg buns, Burmese fried rice, eggplant mash, sopa de laksa and mint chicken -- to name a few dishes.
Pōpa
North York
2901 Bayview Ave
Another venture by celebrity chef Hemant Bhagwani, this Burmese fusion restaurant opened back in February. You'll find influences from Indian, Portuguese and Chinese cuisines in Burmese food, which is reflected on the menu. With quite an expansive selection, you'll find things like lamb leg buns, Burmese fried rice, eggplant mash, sopa de laksa and mint chicken -- to name a few dishes.
Burmese
Bloorcourt Village
1006a Bloor St W
Osteria Rialto and Bar Biltmore
Italian
This sophisticated Italian restaurant and bar opened back in February inside the complex that houses the Paradise Theatre -- an old Art Deco relic. You'll find fluffy focaccia, fresh pasta, elevated proteins and veg, served alongside citrusy cocktails and finished with creative desserts on the menu.
Osteria Rialto and Bar Biltmore
Bloorcourt Village
1006a Bloor St W
This sophisticated Italian restaurant and bar opened back in February inside the complex that houses the Paradise Theatre -- an old Art Deco relic. You'll find fluffy focaccia, fresh pasta, elevated proteins and veg, served alongside citrusy cocktails and finished with creative desserts on the menu.
Italian
Corktown
501 King St E
Gusto 501
Italian
Another venture by the Gusto 54 Restaurant Group and the successor of popular King West Italian hotspot Gusto 101, comes this neighbourhood spot for Italian fare in Corktown. Find classic Gusto dishes like the Mafalde ai Funghi, as well as new additions like the Risotto Verde.
Gusto 501
Corktown
501 King St E
Another venture by the Gusto 54 Restaurant Group and the successor of popular King West Italian hotspot Gusto 101, comes this neighbourhood spot for Italian fare in Corktown. Find classic Gusto dishes like the Mafalde ai Funghi, as well as new additions like the Risotto Verde.
Italian
Little Italy
76 Lippincott St
Happy Burger
Popular pop-up turned brick-and-mortar location for Toronto's latest craze -- smash burgers. This takeout-only spot in Little Italy is from chef Chris Kalisperas who previously cooked at both Mamakas Taverna and Bar Koukla.
Happy Burger
Little Italy
76 Lippincott St
Popular pop-up turned brick-and-mortar location for Toronto's latest craze -- smash burgers. This takeout-only spot in Little Italy is from chef Chris Kalisperas who previously cooked at both Mamakas Taverna and Bar Koukla.
Dundas West
823 Dundas St W
The Heartbreak Chef
Comfort Food
Beloved chef Jerome Robinson, more widely known as The Heartbreak Chef, opened up his first brick-and-mortar location back in March. The extremely popular caterer and important figure in Toronto's food scene is slinging his fried chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese and other comfort food favourites from his Dundas West shop.
The Heartbreak Chef
Dundas West
823 Dundas St W
Beloved chef Jerome Robinson, more widely known as The Heartbreak Chef, opened up his first brick-and-mortar location back in March. The extremely popular caterer and important figure in Toronto's food scene is slinging his fried chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese and other comfort food favourites from his Dundas West shop.
Comfort Food
Baldwin Village
308 Dundas St W
Dzo Viet Eatery
Vietnamese
This shop for eclectic and creative Vietnamese dishes opened this summer in Baldwin Village, with the intent to introduce patrons to Vietnamese fare that goes beyond pho. Find tacos with Vietnamese flavours, poutine, hearty noodle soups and robust meat dishes.
Dzo Viet Eatery
Baldwin Village
308 Dundas St W
This shop for eclectic and creative Vietnamese dishes opened this summer in Baldwin Village, with the intent to introduce patrons to Vietnamese fare that goes beyond pho. Find tacos with Vietnamese flavours, poutine, hearty noodle soups and robust meat dishes.
Vietnamese
Parkdale
296 Brunswick Ave
Aunty Lucy's Burgers
A welcome addition to black-owned businesses in the city, this popular burger joint operating out of the Annex Hotel comes from the 29-year-old entrepreneur Chieff Bosompra in collaboration with Adrian Forte of Dirty Bird Chicken and Waffles. Smash burgers are at the heart of the menu at Aunty Lucy's, offered up in single- or double-patty style and dressed with melted American cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and Lucy's special sauce.
Aunty Lucy's Burgers
Parkdale
296 Brunswick Ave
A welcome addition to black-owned businesses in the city, this popular burger joint operating out of the Annex Hotel comes from the 29-year-old entrepreneur Chieff Bosompra in collaboration with Adrian Forte of Dirty Bird Chicken and Waffles. Smash burgers are at the heart of the menu at Aunty Lucy's, offered up in single- or double-patty style and dressed with melted American cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and Lucy's special sauce.
Parkdale
Back lane entrance
Gianna's Patties and Pies
Helmed by Toronto restaurateur and chef Grant van Gameren, Gianna's Patties and Pies opened back in the summer after van Gameren closed Tennessee Tavern following the realization that people were looking for comfort food in the time of a pandemic. The Parkdale spot is slinging Detroit-style pies and stacked patties, with an Italian-American flair.
Gianna's Patties and Pies
Parkdale
Back lane entrance
Helmed by Toronto restaurateur and chef Grant van Gameren, Gianna's Patties and Pies opened back in the summer after van Gameren closed Tennessee Tavern following the realization that people were looking for comfort food in the time of a pandemic. The Parkdale spot is slinging Detroit-style pies and stacked patties, with an Italian-American flair.
Baldwin Village
294 Dundas St W
Tala
Filipino
Another addition to Filipino restaurants in the city, this Downtown joint specializes in Kamayan feasts, a communal-style spread of various grilled meats and seafood, traditionally served on a banana leaf and typically eaten without utensils.
Tala
Baldwin Village
294 Dundas St W
Another addition to Filipino restaurants in the city, this Downtown joint specializes in Kamayan feasts, a communal-style spread of various grilled meats and seafood, traditionally served on a banana leaf and typically eaten without utensils.
Filipino
Fashion District
567 King St W
Tut's Egyptian Street Food
Egyptian
A unique offering to the sometimes saturated Toronto food scene comes this minimal and bright spot for Egyptian street food. Specializing in sandwiches filled with falafel, fried cauliflower, grilled chicken, beef sausage, kofta and pan-fried liver -- all baked on a house-made fluffy bun. An immediate hit that has resonated with Toronto patrons Tut's is the ideal to-go offering.
Tut's Egyptian Street Food
Fashion District
567 King St W
A unique offering to the sometimes saturated Toronto food scene comes this minimal and bright spot for Egyptian street food. Specializing in sandwiches filled with falafel, fried cauliflower, grilled chicken, beef sausage, kofta and pan-fried liver -- all baked on a house-made fluffy bun. An immediate hit that has resonated with Toronto patrons Tut's is the ideal to-go offering.
Egyptian
Liberty Village
116 Atlantic Ave
Burger Drops
Burgers
Founded by chef Greg Bourolias, comes this insanely popular word-of-mouth pop-up that finally opened a brick-and-mortar location back in August. The Liberty Village locale has become another destination to get a coveted smash burger and the team remains serious when it comes to the composition of a perfect burger.
Burger Drops
Liberty Village
116 Atlantic Ave
Founded by chef Greg Bourolias, comes this insanely popular word-of-mouth pop-up that finally opened a brick-and-mortar location back in August. The Liberty Village locale has become another destination to get a coveted smash burger and the team remains serious when it comes to the composition of a perfect burger.
Burgers
Yonge and Dundas
88 Dundas St E
Egg Club
Breakfast
Fluffy, rich eggs served sandwiched between Japanese milk bread is all I need to know when considering what spots deserve a notable mention for new 2020 restaurants. Located in Yonge-Dundas square, this tiny takeaway spot is a welcome addition to Toronto's roster of breakfast sandwiches. After two years of putting the name, concept and menu together, owners Jason, Tim and Jun have brought their business to life. To them, Egg Club isn’t viewed as a business but rather a start-up with the goal of bettering their customers’ daily life.
Egg Club
Yonge and Dundas
88 Dundas St E
Fluffy, rich eggs served sandwiched between Japanese milk bread is all I need to know when considering what spots deserve a notable mention for new 2020 restaurants. Located in Yonge-Dundas square, this tiny takeaway spot is a welcome addition to Toronto's roster of breakfast sandwiches. After two years of putting the name, concept and menu together, owners Jason, Tim and Jun have brought their business to life. To them, Egg Club isn’t viewed as a business but rather a start-up with the goal of bettering their customers’ daily life.
Breakfast
West Queen West
923a Queen St W
Matty's Patty's Burger Club
American
From celebrity chef, cookbook author and all-around character, Matty Matheson's storefront opening, Matty's Patty's, was met with resounding excitement from the community.
Matty's Patty's Burger Club
West Queen West
923a Queen St W
From celebrity chef, cookbook author and all-around character, Matty Matheson's storefront opening, Matty's Patty's, was met with resounding excitement from the community.
American
Church and Wellesley
9 Charles St W
8Mile Detroit Style Pizza
Pizza
Detroit-style pizza is having a moment, so what better time to open a pizza joint dedicated to the unbelievably thick and crisp-bottomed pies. Find 8Mile near Yonge and Bloor for insane cheese pulls and to fulfill insatiable hunger pangs.
8Mile Detroit Style Pizza
Church and Wellesley
9 Charles St W
Detroit-style pizza is having a moment, so what better time to open a pizza joint dedicated to the unbelievably thick and crisp-bottomed pies. Find 8Mile near Yonge and Bloor for insane cheese pulls and to fulfill insatiable hunger pangs.
Pizza
Dundas West
176 Bellwoods Ave
Lambo's Deli & Grocery
Deli sandwiches were undoubtedly a trend for the year, brimming with thinly shaved meats and stuffed into freshly baked loaves -- there is no better meal suited for on-the-go dining. With ridiculous wait times, a trendy convenient store turned takeaway shop and all in close proximity to Trinity Bellwoods Park, it is no wonder Lambo's was an instant hit.
Lambo's Deli & Grocery
Dundas West
176 Bellwoods Ave
Deli sandwiches were undoubtedly a trend for the year, brimming with thinly shaved meats and stuffed into freshly baked loaves -- there is no better meal suited for on-the-go dining. With ridiculous wait times, a trendy convenient store turned takeaway shop and all in close proximity to Trinity Bellwoods Park, it is no wonder Lambo's was an instant hit.
Scarborough
371 Old Kingston Rd
Mark's Pizzas
Pizza
Pizza and burgers seem to be all we want to eat this year and with plenty of new pizza joints opening in 2020, Mark's Pizza was definitely a diamond in the rough. This operation located in a tiny storefront in Scarborough is named after head pizza maker, Mark Alousis. After a slew of pop-ups and frequenting the festival circuit, Alousis finally opened this past spring -- with astounding demand from patrons wanting to try Mark's pies.
Mark's Pizzas
Scarborough
371 Old Kingston Rd
Pizza and burgers seem to be all we want to eat this year and with plenty of new pizza joints opening in 2020, Mark's Pizza was definitely a diamond in the rough. This operation located in a tiny storefront in Scarborough is named after head pizza maker, Mark Alousis. After a slew of pop-ups and frequenting the festival circuit, Alousis finally opened this past spring -- with astounding demand from patrons wanting to try Mark's pies.
Pizza
Beaconsfield Village
202 Dovercourt Rd
Taverne Bernhardt’s
From Joe Beef alumn and the team behind Dreyfus, this spot that took over Julie's Cuban in Dovercourt became a local haunt for rotisserie birds, seasonal Ontario veg and plenty of excellent wine.
Taverne Bernhardt’s
Beaconsfield Village
202 Dovercourt Rd
From Joe Beef alumn and the team behind Dreyfus, this spot that took over Julie's Cuban in Dovercourt became a local haunt for rotisserie birds, seasonal Ontario veg and plenty of excellent wine.