Patio season is officially back. With temperatures rising to 15°C, check out these seven spots with open patios.
There’s nothing better than sipping on a nice coffee, drinking a refreshing cocktail, or eating some tasty food on a patio.
With the weather finally warming up, check out these seven spots for your next patio visit.
Cherry’s High Dive
- Location: 488 Wellington St W.
Cherry’s High Dive, a cute spot for a girls’ night out or to potentially spot some celebs – such as the Jonas brothers – has officially opened its patio on Sunday. Open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily, this spot offers its famous tavern-style pizzas, cheesy mozzarella sticks, and a variety of drinks. Reserve a spot for lunch from Monday to Friday; otherwise, walk in to get a spot on the patio.
Butter & Blue
- Location: 7 Baldwin St
Taste Asian-inspired pastries or unique drinks on Butter & Blue’s patio. The cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday, with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Known for its charming vibe inside a 100-year-old former bed and breakfast, the cafe is also popular for its whimsical outdoor environment filled with greenery.
Pennies
- Locations: 127 Strachan Ave | 667 College St
No one can miss Pennies’ flashy yellow patio. This bar is known for its free popcorn, sliders, and delicious tater tots. Open Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to late and Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to late, this spot has cheap eats for any time of day. They have vegan options too. Take advantage of this warm weather on Pennies’ pet-friendly patio.
El Catrin
- Location: 18 Tank House Lane
Distillery District’s beloved El Catrin’s patio opened over the weekend and will stay open when the weather permits. The authentic traditional restaurant offers modern Mexican cuisine, a selection of over 120 mezcal and tequila labels, and a view of a mural that took over 100 days for Mexican artist Oscar Flores to create. The restaurant is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., except on Fridays and Saturdays, when it closes one hour later.
LOCAL Public Eatery
- Location: 171 E. Liberty St, Unit 100
LOCAL Public Eatery’s Liberty Village location has opened its patio for Torontonians to enjoy. Located in the industrial-chic neighbourhood, this restaurant and bar offers everything from comfort food to over 20 craft beer taps and a lively patio with games. The spot’s open Monday to Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday. They also have varying happy hours to look out for!
Earls
- Locations: 601 King St W., Unit 595 | 150 King St W, Unit 100
Earls had opened its patio at its King W. location for the season. This restaurant is known for its happy hours, drinks and truffle fries. Its hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. from Monday to Friday, except the weekends opening at 11 a.m.
King Taps
- Locations: 620 King St W., Unit 101 | 100 King St W.
Kick off your Friday night or post-work activities on King Taps’ patio on King W. This late-night spot (open on average till 12 a.m. all the way up to 2 a.m.) is known for its extensive craft beer selection with up to 50 taps, high-quality artisanal pizzas, and a multi-level, multi-patio atmosphere.
