Best bar in Toronto. Amazing selection of beer, great vibes and friendly staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Em W
Friendly vibe, lots of options. I like that they have boiled eggs for a dollar. Sometimes you just want a healthy cheap snack at a bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melody Mastache
Only ordered a mocha. All the sugar was at the bottom, completely unmixed and way too much even though I asked for less sugar. I also wasn't expecting it because the first half was really delicious, so I could not finish it.
I like the idea that it's half cafe and half bar. There was what seemed to be a student strings group playing: violin, viola, and cello. The vibe on the cafe side I went to is homey and cute with ceramic (or clay?) mugs and wooden tables and seats. I would come here again and be sure to mix my drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Peter Lount
We recently hosted an event at The Only Café, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out. Liz and her team were absolutely fantastic—attentive, professional, and so easy to work with.
The venue was a perfect fit for our gathering, offering a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere that made everyone feel welcome. The live music added an amazing touch, creating just the right vibe for the evening.
If you’re looking for a unique, versatile venue with great service, The Only Café is the place to go. A huge thank you to Liz and her staff for helping make our event such a success!
PS, Order up the Pretzels. They were delicious!
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Silver
The only cafe that has truly stolen my heart. I had my first date with my husband here and have kept coming back no matter how far I’ve moved away. A snapshot of what Toronto used to be like in real life. Been coming for years. They have the best beer rotation in the city. I love their coffee. You can come and spend an entire day here in good company. Thank you so much for being here and for everything. I love you guys so much ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Lancaster
Loved this place! Yummy food. Cool vibe. Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Banana Bread
Extension Room
I hosted my husband’s surprise 50th birthday party at The Only and I could not have imagined a more wonderful experience. From the day I reached out with inquiries, Liz was prompt and extremely helpful, offering solutions for timing, layout, in-house food and catering, and going above and beyond to assist through every step of the process. And she helped keep it a surprise! It was like having a personal event planner, who we now call a friend. Our guests absolutely loved the vibe and warm atmosphere and everyone raved about the party. I’m so happy I made the decision to hold the party here, and now we have a new favourite local spot to bring our family. Thank you! Jennifer Nichols ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ray Zhong
Cute and spacious coffee shop
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tristan Laing
The only is the best bar in Toronto because you have the loud pub side and also the quiet coffee shop side. Plus they have music four nights a week. It's a happening place. Think Paris 1920s. Why go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Jonany
One of my favorite cafe in the area! Their Mocha is really good (10/10), the chocolate is the perfect sweetness, and the coffee is also perfect. I also got the blueberry banana bread, it was pretty decent and really worth the price $ 3.2 , definitely an 8/10.
The cafe is always crowded, but in general, it shouldn't be too hard to get a table. Place is cozy and clean, highly recommended!
Great for students who can have their packed lunch there.
Atmosphere: 5
Kanza Elmes
One of my favourite cafes in the city. It's a fantastic community space where people are doing everything from studying, to playing DnD, to socializing. They have live music too. Staff is very chill. It's also an enormous space with plenty of seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Area Man
Best bar in the city, hands down.
Amazing service, incredible selection of local craft beers, wonderful laid-back vibe.
Tim D
Large menu of coffees available, and teas. The highlight of the Only for our family though is the great selection of real fruit juices from Black River, and other assorted cold drinks such as yerba mate, sodas, lemonade. For food, the cookies and breads are superb. There's also a fridge with salads and chia bowls. The cafe is multi-rooms so there's always a place to sit. In warmer weather the back patio is A+.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ryan
The bartender (I think her name is Lindsay) made me wait until she went out for a cigarette before getting me my drink and when I tipped $2 on the one beer I had during my stay - She proceeded to make a comment in front of all the customers saying "Find a new bar to drink at next time". Find better staff that treat customers with respect and decency.
Best bar in Toronto. Amazing selection of beer, great vibes and friendly staff!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly vibe, lots of options. I like that they have boiled eggs for a dollar. Sometimes you just want a healthy cheap snack at a bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only ordered a mocha. All the sugar was at the bottom, completely unmixed and way too much even though I asked for less sugar. I also wasn't expecting it because the first half was really delicious, so I could not finish it.
I like the idea that it's half cafe and half bar. There was what seemed to be a student strings group playing: violin, viola, and cello. The vibe on the cafe side I went to is homey and cute with ceramic (or clay?) mugs and wooden tables and seats. I would come here again and be sure to mix my drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
We recently hosted an event at The Only Café, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out. Liz and her team were absolutely fantastic—attentive, professional, and so easy to work with.
The venue was a perfect fit for our gathering, offering a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere that made everyone feel welcome. The live music added an amazing touch, creating just the right vibe for the evening.
If you’re looking for a unique, versatile venue with great service, The Only Café is the place to go. A huge thank you to Liz and her staff for helping make our event such a success!
PS, Order up the Pretzels. They were delicious!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only cafe that has truly stolen my heart. I had my first date with my husband here and have kept coming back no matter how far I’ve moved away. A snapshot of what Toronto used to be like in real life. Been coming for years. They have the best beer rotation in the city. I love their coffee. You can come and spend an entire day here in good company. Thank you so much for being here and for everything. I love you guys so much ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loved this place! Yummy food. Cool vibe. Recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Blueberry Banana Bread
I hosted my husband’s surprise 50th birthday party at The Only and I could not have imagined a more wonderful experience. From the day I reached out with inquiries, Liz was prompt and extremely helpful, offering solutions for timing, layout, in-house food and catering, and going above and beyond to assist through every step of the process. And she helped keep it a surprise! It was like having a personal event planner, who we now call a friend. Our guests absolutely loved the vibe and warm atmosphere and everyone raved about the party. I’m so happy I made the decision to hold the party here, and now we have a new favourite local spot to bring our family. Thank you! Jennifer Nichols ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute and spacious coffee shop
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The only is the best bar in Toronto because you have the loud pub side and also the quiet coffee shop side. Plus they have music four nights a week. It's a happening place. Think Paris 1920s. Why go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite cafe in the area! Their Mocha is really good (10/10), the chocolate is the perfect sweetness, and the coffee is also perfect. I also got the blueberry banana bread, it was pretty decent and really worth the price $ 3.2 , definitely an 8/10.
The cafe is always crowded, but in general, it shouldn't be too hard to get a table. Place is cozy and clean, highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great for students who can have their packed lunch there.
Atmosphere: 5
One of my favourite cafes in the city. It's a fantastic community space where people are doing everything from studying, to playing DnD, to socializing. They have live music too. Staff is very chill. It's also an enormous space with plenty of seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Best bar in the city, hands down.
Amazing service, incredible selection of local craft beers, wonderful laid-back vibe.
Large menu of coffees available, and teas. The highlight of the Only for our family though is the great selection of real fruit juices from Black River, and other assorted cold drinks such as yerba mate, sodas, lemonade. For food, the cookies and breads are superb. There's also a fridge with salads and chia bowls. The cafe is multi-rooms so there's always a place to sit. In warmer weather the back patio is A+.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The bartender (I think her name is Lindsay) made me wait until she went out for a cigarette before getting me my drink and when I tipped $2 on the one beer I had during my stay - She proceeded to make a comment in front of all the customers saying "Find a new bar to drink at next time". Find better staff that treat customers with respect and decency.
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