Outdoor Cafes or Patios in Toronto?

Question

I am a long time Toronto resident, born and raised, but I often have a hard time finding nice outddor cafes or patios to hang out at?

Any recommedations of some really great unique places, (kinda like the ones you can find in Montreal), within the Greater Toronto Area?

Thanks!

Answer 1

I'm looking for the same thing, cause I'm still fairly new to Toronto. I would just drive downtown and look, but I'm still learning to drive and don't have my car insured. I want to know quickly, cause I already made plans with someone and need to tell them where we are going. I'm looking for some place that isn't too up scale, just a nice place to relax and have a drink or two, mainly beer. In response to the question, I found this site: http://www.dine.to/toronto_patios_patio.... but I'm sure there are a lot more places around not listed here. I like this site because it shows you pictures of what the place looks like. Anyone got a better site similar to this one to help us out?

EDIT: Ok nevermind, I found a solution to my problem. I'm just going to walk around until I find one on the day I go out, but maybe the above link will still help the one who posted this question.

Answer 2

Try    www.nowtoronto.com/restaurant/

or

    www.nowtoronto.com/food/

    storywide.cfm?content+163041

Answer 3

Go to the BierMarket (its a Dutch-style beer hall complete with a patio and great food) its on The Esplanade, one block south of Front street near Union station.

Answer 4

Downtown...... Queen West, King West, Queen East

Answer 5

You mentioned the GTA...if you are in Mississauga go to the Pump at Lakeshore Road and Clarkson (south side).  It has a patio in the back that is really nice and away from the traffic noise.  It is almost like hanging out in someone's backyard and the food is good too.