Downtown Toronto Lunch Spots for Every Day of the Week
As Toronto’s downtown core bustles with busy office-dwellers, the midday dilemma of where to grab lunch can easily become a daily occurrence. Throw in group dining requirements, dietary restrictions and endless options to sift through, and it can become downright overwhelming.
To help ease the lunchtime decision conundrum, we’ve rounded up a selection of downtown restaurants offering midday meals for the lunch crowd.
Aera
Find it at: Spadina between Front & Wellington
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
As a new contender for Toronto’s most impressive lunch destination, Aera raises the stakes (or should we say steaks) when it comes to a knockout midday meal. Offering elevated classics, sushi and steakhouse favourites that pair beautifully with panoramic city views, this oasis above the clouds is a can’t-miss. Reserve a table for your next lunch meeting or afternoon escapade and take in the scenic atmosphere from The Well’s penthouse floor.
The Joneses
Find it at: Yonge & Wellington
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
Welcoming neighbours for delicious eats throughout the week, rediscover retro charm from the comfort of The Joneses’ eclectic abode. Offering a funky mix of old and new, dig into premium steaks and superior sides, along with pressed sushi, salads, Detroit-style pizza and more. Creatively pushing the culinary envelope while playfully nodding to nostalgia, get your fill of classic Americana in Toronto’s lively downtown core.
Jump
Find it at: Wellington between Yonge & Bay
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
A pillar in the downtown dining scene and pioneer restaurant in the Financial District, Jump offers North American cuisine with Italian influences and reinvented classics. A busy hub for business lunches that will have diners feeling as if they’ve touched down in Manhattan, experience Jump’s irresistible energy and don’t forget to visit the hidden-gem courtyard terrace while you’re at it. Need something quick? For just $28, enjoy a weekly inspired sandwich, soup and salad combo for dine-in or takeout.
The Rabbit Hole
Find it at: Bay & Adelaide
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
You may lose track of time at this wild and whimsical gastropub, where British-inspired cuisine is served with a side of Canadian hospitality. When the weather cooperates, The Rabbit Hole‘s three-level outdoor patio is the perfect location for a mid-afternoon bite with colleagues. Sample a ‘sarnie’ served with chunky chips or green salad and stick around for happy hour specials and scrumptious snacks. In the colder months, cozy up indoors where classic British comforts keep diners warm.
Leña
Find it at: Yonge & Richmond
Visit for lunch on: Tue–Fri
Experience the vibrant essence of South American cuisine while taking in Leña’s stunning interior. Pull up a seat at the bar or grab a table with your group and enjoy unique and imaginative dishes rooted in tradition. Sample small plates and apps, try a handheld Spanish-inspired sándwich, or choose from a variety of tasty entrées where flavour is always on offer.
Canoe
Find it at: Bay & Wellington
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
Celebrating something special? Looking to impress a client? Or just feeling fancy? Visit Canoe, one of Canada’s most iconic restaurants, located on the 54th floor of the TD Bank Tower. With over 25 years of culinary history, enjoy artfully crafted dishes inspired by Canada’s diverse landscape and featuring some of the finest ingredients from farmers and suppliers across the nation.
