The city's food scene won't be the same without these spots. Toronto restaurant closures this month include some local favourites. Many places announced that the reason for the closure was due to pandemic-related challenges. Some spots are open for a few more days, so you still have a chance to enjoy one last visit. The recent closures add to a growing list of eateries that have said goodbye this year. Libertad Mexicana Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: Mexican Address: 133 Jefferson Ave., Toronto, ON About: The taco joint announced on Instagram that it is permanently closed. You can still visit sister restaurants Seven Lives and Maizal for similar dishes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Libertad Cocina Mexicana (@libertadto) Website Fran's Restaurant Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: American Address: #104-33 Yonge St., Toronto, ON About: The iconic Fran's on Front location is permanently closing at the end of the month according to a heartfelt Instagram post. Other locations are still offering takeout. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Frans Restaurant and Bar (@fransrestaurant) Website Hush Hush* Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: Bar Address: 2952 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON About: The venue announced on an Instagram story that the speakeasy-style location is closing as the building is being torn down. However, the bar hinted that plans for a new location are in the works. View this post on Instagram A post shared by vikkivansickle (@vikkivansickle) Website Rikkochez Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: Levantine & Eastern Mediterranean Address: 341 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON About: The restaurant officially closed on December 7. "In these times we wanted to remain hopeful," Rikkochez said in an Instagram post, "but the uncertainty of what comes next and when it will come, was too much to bear for the future of our restaurant." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rikkochez (@rikkochez) Website The Cold Pressery Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: Vegan Address: 4310 Sherwoodtowne Blvd. Unit 5, Mississauga, ON About: The vegan cafe will officially be closed on December 20 due to the "challenges" faced this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Cold Pressery (@thecoldpressery) Website Sam James Coffee Bar Price: 💸 Cuisine: Cafe Address: 917 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON About: The Queen Street location is saying goodbye on December 24 after announcing on Instagram that, "even the best things end eventually." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SJCB (@samjamescoffeebar) Website Chakula Hut Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: East-African Indian Address: 1871 O'Connor Dr., Toronto, ON About: Known for its samosas, this restaurant has now permanently closed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ChakulaHut (@chakulahut) Website Artisano Bakery Price: 💸💸 Cuisine: Italian, baked goods Address: 1020 Islington Ave., Toronto, ON About: The beloved bakery has closed, saying on Instagram that it had, "hoped to weather the storm and see this pandemic through to the end but regrettably we were unable to do so." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artisano Bakery Café (@artisanobakery) Website *Editor's note: This article has been updated.
