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Summary

7 Toronto Restaurants That Have Closed Their Doors For Good This Month

It's time to say goodbye to these spots.
Lead Writer, Travel

It's time to say goodbye to some members of the city's beloved food scene.

Toronto's permanent restaurant closures this month include some spots that will certainly be missed.

While the reason for the closures is not always clear, some places have revealed that they cannot continue to operate due to pandemic restrictions.

On October 10, indoor dining ceased as Toronto moved back into Stage 2 for 28 days.

Outdoor and patio dining is still permitted but with the temperatures dropping, bars and restaurants are having to find creative ways to keep guests warm.

Pete's Corner Grill

Price: 💸

Cuisine: American 

Address: 1582 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON

About: The beloved family restaurant announced that October 17 would be its last day of operation.

Athena Bakery

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Baked goods

Address: 598 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: According to BlogTO, the Greek bakery has permanently closed. 

Victorian Monkey

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Pub fare

Address: 2386 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, ON

About: The steampunk-themed restaurant announced its closing on October 6, according to BlogTO.

The Elm Tree

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Mediterranean 

Address: 43 Elm St., Toronto, ON

About: The restaurant posted an update on their website, stating that they "cannot continue to operate under these circumstances."

Ruby Watchco

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Farm-to-table

Address: 730 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON

About: After 10 years, Ruby Watchco has closed its doors for good.

The Walton

Price: 💸💸💸

Cuisine: Cocktails and snacks

Address: 607 College St., Toronto, ON

About: In a heartfelt Instagram post, the owner of The Walton announced it would be closing for good on October 3.

Wayne Gretzky's Toronto

Price: 💸💸

Cuisine: Pub fare

Address: 99 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: The landmark eatery announced on Instagram that October 8 would be its last day in operation.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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