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The Best Late Night Restaurants in Toronto

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Toronto

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Toronto

Toronto's best spots for late-night eats range from darling dives to refined rooms, each serving up an array of treats that satisfy, any time of day. Though Toronto has no shortage of eateries open past dinnertime, these spots offer something beyond the usual. From an upscale upgrade on a Big Mac to noodle bowls, shareable nachos and tapas, you can tuck into anything you crave, even in the dead of night. With options for takeout, delivery, and dine-in, there's food to be had, whether you're winding down, winding up or simply need a snack to fuel your Netflix binge. The next time you're hungry and it feels as though the city is slumbering, Toronto's best spots for late-night eats will have you licking your lips, and planning your next all-nighter.

1132 Dundas St W

The Lakeview

The Lakeview

Offering the type of classic diner food late nights demand, The Lakeview Restaurant is the constant companion to many a local's nighttime shenanigans. Few things taste as joyous at 2 a.m. as a milk shake sipped alongside a classic triple-decker club.

2 280 Spadina Avenue DragonCity Unit A

The Famous Owl of Minerva

The Famous Owl of Minerva

At The Famous Owl of Minerva, you'll find the type of nourishing, wholesome food you should be eating daily. Happily, it's also loaded with savoury flavour, and filling enough to tide you over until breakfast. With so many options, you may want to order a few extra dishes to tote home.

488 Wellington St W

The Cloak Bar

The Cloak Bar

A secluded, sister speakeasy to Marben Restaurant, it's no wonder that The Cloak Bar serves great bites. Settle into the moody space and enjoy a sampling of snacks from the menu. Whatever you choose — whether the Japanese Pancake, Chorizo Hand Pie, or Quinoa Tots — you're sure to be pleasantly surprised.

218 Adelaide St W

Smoke's Poutinerie

Smoke's Poutinerie

If, after too many wobbly pops only poutine will do, direct yourself toward Smoke's for some of the heartiest versions out there. Topped with an unholy combination of ingredients — from pulled pork and popcorn chicken to perogies, fried pepperoni and much, much more — Smoke's has a poutine guaranteed to to help hush all that hooch.

7 Charles St W

7 West Cafe

7 West Cafe

A Yorkville mainstay for over 30 years, 7 West Café is a family-favourite spot that offers comfort food around the clock. Whether you're dining late, or very, very early, this is the place to assuage hunger pangs with pizzas, pastas, breakfast staples, and more.

146 Ossington Ave

Paris Paris

Paris Paris

For one last glass of wine, accompanied by something stellar, Paris Paris has the table you seek. On the menu, find cheese and charcuterie, seafood, salads and, hefty, crackly onion rings fried to the perfect hue. In other words, the perfect late-night nibble.

90 Ossington Ave

Oddseoul

Oddseoul

A favourite Ossington haunt, Oddseoul is open "until late," to meet all of your gustatory needs. Casual and down-to-earth, Oddseoul's snacks pack a disarming amount of flavour into each bold, bright, bewitching bite. Sit on the back patio and don't be surprised if you end up ordering the entire menu.

1214 Queen St W

Melody Bar

Melody Bar

Though Melody Bar serves a tempting assortment of snacks until late, don't be surprised if you're too distracted by the karaoke, dancing and all-out merriment around you to focus on the food. Still, with many memorable bites on offer, you'll want to give chef Richard Singh's menu its moment before joining in the fun.

503 College St

LoPan

LoPan

Located above Dailo, LoPan features a similar menu of new-Asian snacks, with creative cocktails to enjoy alongside. Chef Nick Liu's Big Mac Bao is reason enough to stop in when you need a late-night pick-me-up.

129 Jefferson Ave

Liberty Eats

Liberty Eats

Ideal for night noshing in the comfort of home, Liberty Eats has a menu that covers cravings from poutine to burritos. Open until 2 a.m. nightly, this spot hits the spot, whether you've just finished a shift, need to fuel a Netflix binge or simply need sustenance beyond what your kitchen can provide.

563 Bloor St W

Insomnia

Insomnia

The Bloor Street spot you know and love for brunch, is also open late, offering a menu of light bites and shareable eats until 2 a.m. daily. Elegant and full-service, you can expect quality drinks, service and food whether you're having trouble sleeping or are simply squeezing life for every ounce of pleasure it has to offer.

454 Parliament St

House on Parliament

House on Parliament

There's comfort, and then there's House on Parliament. It's a place that's so well-versed in hospitality and casual contentment that visiting feels like popping in to see dear friends. Stop in, even late, and enjoy a rotating menu of classic, comfort-food favourites.

484 Dundas St W

House of Gourmet

House of Gourmet

It's hard to beat the soul-affirming, nourishing, wholly satisfying nature of late-night Chinese food. Whether you crave a snack, or an entire spread fit for a small army, House of Gourmet has what you want, into the wee hours of the morning.

181 Bathurst St

416 Snack Bar

416 Snack Bar

If you staunchly believe that late-night eats shouldn't require cutlery, then 416 Snack Bar just might be your mecca. A place that's been reservation- and cutlery-free since 2011, it boasts a menu of handheld delights, ranging from oysters and crunchy tofu to bao, sandwiches, and more. Best of all? It's open until 2 a.m., every day of the week.

2a Kensington Ave

El Rey Mezcal Bar

El Rey Mezcal Bar

End your night at El Rey, with its tempting menu of tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and more. Available until midnight, Wednesday to Sunday, they're all perfect accompanied by the restaurant's Mexican-inspired cocktails and impressive array of namesake booze.

158 Cumberland St

Bar Reyna

Bar Reyna

Bar Reyna is a welcome respite in the heart of Yorkville. With a menu of Mediterranean eats, most made for sharing, there's something to satisfy, whether it's your last stop of the night, or there's plenty more fun to be had.

485 King St W

Baro

Baro

With three options for where to dine — the main dining room, Pablo's Snack House and the rooftop patio — heading to Baro for a nightcap, is as worry-free as possible. Whether you prefer to focus on food, or keep the party going, there's a room for that, with a menu to match.

797 College St

Bar Isabel

Bar Isabel

Open seven days a week until 11 p.m., Bar Isabel turns snack time, into tapas time. Trust us when we say, the latter is infinitely more elegant and satisfying. Nibble on pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and the fanciest tin fish money can buy, and rest easy knowing you won't go to bed hungry.

75 Portland St

Bar Chica

Bar Chica

Fuel a night at Bar Chica with a menu of modern tapas, available until 1:30 a.m. from Thursday to Saturday. Served alongside Spanish wines, craft cocktails and an intriguing sherry selection, each bite will transport you to Barcelona via Portland Street.

The Best Late Night Restaurants in Toronto

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The Best Late Night Restaurants in Toronto

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Toronto's best spots for late-night eats range from darling dives to refined rooms, each serving up an array of treats that satisfy, any time of day. Though Toronto has no shortage of eateries open past dinnertime, these spots offer something beyond the usual. From an upscale upgrade on a Big Mac to noodle bowls, shareable nachos and tapas, you can tuck into anything you crave, even in the dead of night. With options for takeout, delivery, and dine-in, there's food to be had, whether you're winding down, winding up or simply need a snack to fuel your Netflix binge. The next time you're hungry and it feels as though the city is slumbering, Toronto's best spots for late-night eats will have you licking your lips, and planning your next all-nighter.

90 Ossington Ave

Oddseoul

Oddseoul

A favourite Ossington haunt, Oddseoul is open "until late," to meet all of your gustatory needs. Casual and down-to-earth, Oddseoul's snacks pack a disarming amount of flavour into each bold, bright, bewitching bite. Sit on the back patio and don't be surprised if you end up ordering the entire menu.

1214 Queen St W

Melody Bar

Melody Bar

Though Melody Bar serves a tempting assortment of snacks until late, don't be surprised if you're too distracted by the karaoke, dancing and all-out merriment around you to focus on the food. Still, with many memorable bites on offer, you'll want to give chef Richard Singh's menu its moment before joining in the fun.

563 Bloor St W

Insomnia

Insomnia

The Bloor Street spot you know and love for brunch, is also open late, offering a menu of light bites and shareable eats until 2 a.m. daily. Elegant and full-service, you can expect quality drinks, service and food whether you're having trouble sleeping or are simply squeezing life for every ounce of pleasure it has to offer.

181 Bathurst St

416 Snack Bar

416 Snack Bar

If you staunchly believe that late-night eats shouldn't require cutlery, then 416 Snack Bar just might be your mecca. A place that's been reservation- and cutlery-free since 2011, it boasts a menu of handheld delights, ranging from oysters and crunchy tofu to bao, sandwiches, and more. Best of all? It's open until 2 a.m., every day of the week.

485 King St W

Baro

Baro

With three options for where to dine — the main dining room, Pablo's Snack House and the rooftop patio — heading to Baro for a nightcap, is as worry-free as possible. Whether you prefer to focus on food, or keep the party going, there's a room for that, with a menu to match.

797 College St

Bar Isabel

Bar Isabel

Open seven days a week until 11 p.m., Bar Isabel turns snack time, into tapas time. Trust us when we say, the latter is infinitely more elegant and satisfying. Nibble on pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and the fanciest tin fish money can buy, and rest easy knowing you won't go to bed hungry.