8 Toronto Restaurants That Are Closing Their Doors & Saying Goodbye After So Many Years
Say it ain't so! 😢
Some of the city's beloved restaurants recently announced that they are closing their doors, and dining just won't be the same without them.
While a few spots have closed for good, others plan to open new locations in the future.
Wise Bagel
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Bagels
Address: 1007 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
About: After nearly eight years, this cozy spot serving traditional Jewish bagels closed for good on September 25. New owners will be taking over the space in November.
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Vanta Coffee Club & Eatery
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Cafe
Address: 2101 Brimley Rd. #111, Scarborough, ON
About: The cafe, which started its own gelato concept during the pandemic, closed on September 29 after five years. Don't worry, another location is in the works.
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Daddyo's Pasta & Salads
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Pasta
Address: 673 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
About: This pasta spot, which is been in the community for 15 years, posted a heartfelt goodbye on Instagram announcing that it has closed due to staffing issues.
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The Simple Kitchen
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Health food
Address: 73 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
About: The venue revealed on Instagram that the Roncesvalles location sadly closed on October 9 due to a rent increase. You can still visit the Oakville shop, and another location plans to open soon at the First Canadian Place.
ROSY Kitchen
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Pub fare
Address: 2620 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: In an Instagram post, the comfort food spot announced that it is closing its location. However, it hinted that it could pop up again in the future.
Kekou Gelato
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Gelato
Address: 394 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
About: The Queen Street location of this gelato shop closed on October 10, but you can still enjoy the treats from the Yonge Street venue during the spring and summer months.
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Hanabusa Café
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Japanese pancakes
Address: 77 Kensington Ave., Toronto, ON
About: This sweet little spot in Kensington Market was known for its fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes, but sadly, the venue announced on Instagram that it has closed.
Wong's Ice Cream
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Ice cream
Address: 617 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, ON
About: This iconic ice cream spot specializing in Asian flavours announced on Instagram that it will be closing for good on Christmas Eve.