About "First seen" dates
"First seen" reflects when each restaurant first surfaced in our combined evidence — City permit, public-health inspection, social media — usually within a few weeks of opening, but a permit can lead actual opening by months. How we verify ›
Banh Mi Journey is a Vietnamese sandwich counter on Yonge St in East Toronto, built around the Banh Mi itself rather than a broader menu.
AND Banh Mi is a Vietnamese bánh mì counter on Elm St in Downtown, specializing in the iconic Vietnamese sandwich format.
Dulzura Mexican Desserts is a counter-service bakery on Dupont St in Downtown Toronto specializing entirely in Mexican sweets and pastries.
Jardin Noir is a French patisserie-café on Dufferin St in West Toronto, operating as a counter-service spot focused on handmade pastries and baked goods. · No website yet.
Masala Story is a Indian takeout operation on Davenport Rd in Downtown Toronto, focusing on the food of Delhi and Punjab. · No website yet.
Gelateria Dolce Mia is a take-out gelato counter on Bloor St W in West Toronto, operating as a dedicated ice cream shop rather than a café hybrid.
Aunt Kui Rice Noodles is a Sichuan Chinese kitchen on Spadina Ave · No website yet.
Tamil cuisine arrives on Finch Ave E in Scarborough at Thirumalai Eats, a neighbourhood kitchen built around South Indian Street food and breakfast staples. · No website yet.
Halal Hakka and Indo-Chinese takeaway operating on Lockport Ave in Etobicoke, Happy Panda specializes in the Hakka diaspora cuisine that sits between Chinese technique and…
Aroi Thai Dining & Bar is a full-service Thai kitchen on Queen St E in East Toronto, newly licensed and operating with a bar counter and sit-down dining.
Tonton on Bloor is a Japanese matcha and coffee café on Bloor St W in West Toronto, operating a dual-focus counter service built around ceremonial-grade matcha.
Waffle de Rêve is a Belgian waffle specialist on Eglinton Ave E in East Toronto, operating from a compact storefront in the Eplace RU shopping complex.
LA VITRINE BAR AND KITCHEN is a Turkish and Mediterranean kitchen on Queen St E in East Toronto, operating as a full sit-down bar and restaurant. · No website yet.
Bánh Mì Happy is a Vietnamese bánh mì and coffee shop On St Clair Ave W in West Toronto, operating from a compact counter space.
La Casa de la Abuela is a Mexican kitchen On St Clair Ave W in West Toronto, operated by Francisco Javier Hernandez Delgado. · No website yet.
Turkish Shawarma and meze sit on Eglinton Ave W in West Toronto at a counter-service spot run by a chef trained in Bingöl, Turkey two decades of kitchen experience. · No website yet.
Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches and specialty drinks operate from a counter setup on Bloor St W in West Toronto.
California Beef Noodle King USA is a Chinese noodle counter on Midland Ave in Scarborough, operating 24 hours to serve the local diaspora community.
Pho 128 is a Vietnamese Pho restaurant on Bloor St E in East Toronto, operating a straightforward counter-and-table format focused on noodle soups. · No website yet.
Dilli Wala is a North Indian kitchen on Pharmacy Ave in Scarborough, serving Dal makhani, Butter Chicken, Chole Bhature Parathas from a family-run operation rooted in Delhi…
Shaheen Shinwari Karahi serves Pakistani and Indian curry on Kingston Rd in Scarborough, anchored by the namesake karahi, a wok-style braise of meat and tomato cooked and… · No website yet.
Ariete e Toro is a Florentine Focaccia-sandwich counter on Dundas St W in West Toronto, operating as a takeout-focused kitchen built entirely around the schiacciata, Florence's…
Café Negin is a Persian café operating on King St W in Downtown, newly licensed in 2025.
Old Soul Pizzeria is a wood-fired Neapolitan pizzeria on Lawrence Ave E in Scarborough, operating from a newly licensed kitchen. · No website yet.
Korean makgeolli brewery and restaurant on Dundas St W in West Toronto, Gyopo Brewery distinguishes itself by brewing its own craft makgeolli in-house rather than importing…
Botanic Coffee & Caphe is a Vietnamese café on Queen St W in West Toronto, serving espresso drinks and Vietnamese coffee alongside pastries and light fare.
Sushi Yeon is a Japanese Sushi counter tucked into Merchants' Wharf in Downtown Toronto, licensed in spring 2026. · No website yet.
Zafraan Indian Cuisine operates a full sit-down kitchen on Queen St W in West Toronto, serving South Asian cuisine to the neighbourhood's mix of longtime residents and newer… · No website yet.
Som Tum Jinda is an Isaan Thai kitchen on College St in Downtown Toronto, specializing in the fiery, sour-forward cuisine of northeast Thailand rather than the coconut-heavy…
Pizza Fun is an Italian pizzeria on Danforth Ave in East Toronto, operating a dual concept that serves both pizza and Greek Souvlaki from the same kitchen.
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