What to know
- Toronto’s Union Station ranked 7th in a global study of 43 train stations for food and drink options, conducted by Japanese Rail Pass.
- The ranking assessed quality, variety, and value, using six factors including restaurant ratings, prices, and number of dining options.
- New York’s Grand Central Terminal took the top spot, while Montreal Central also made the top 10 at number 10.
- Union Station was highlighted for its expanding mix of global cuisines and popular chains like Shake Shack, Jersey Mike’s, and Craig’s Cookies.
Attention foodies: Toronto’s Union Station has been ranked as one of the top 10 train stations in the world for food and drink options, according to a new study by Japanese Rail Pass.
The research evaluated 43 major train stations globally, assessing the quality, variety, and value of food and beverage offerings.
Union Station placed 7th overall, ahead of several major international hubs. New York City’s Grand Central Terminal took the top spot.
Toronto was not the only Canadian city to make the list: Montreal Central Station also earned a place in the top 10, coming in at number 10.
Top 10 train stations for food and drink:
- Grand Central Terminal (New York)
- Tokyo Station (Tokyo)
- Shinjuku Station (Tokyo)
- Washington Union Station (Washington, D.C.)
- Paris Saint-Lazare (Paris)
- Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zurich)
- Toronto Union Station (Toronto)
- Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt)
- Roma Termini (Rome)
- Montréal Central Station (Montreal)
Stations were also evaluated across six key factors: number of food and drink outlets, rating of the most-reviewed restaurant, proximity to the nearest highly rated (4.5-star) restaurant, café review scores, cost of an inexpensive meal, and average price of a domestic beer.
Union Station’s strong showing is perhaps unsurprising. Over the years, it has significantly expanded its food and beverage offerings, now featuring a wide range of options including Shake Shack, Jersey Mike’s, Bingz, Craig’s Cookies, and Blondies Pizza.
Reflecting Toronto’s cultural diversity, the station also offers a variety of global cuisines, including Indian, Thai, Venezuelan, and Jamaican food, among others.
For a full list of dining options, visit Union Station’s official website.
