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.
Queen’s Cross Food Hall
Find it at: CF Toronto Eaton Centre
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Sun
If you’ve ever been bored of your usual lunchtime selection, Queen’s Cross Food Hall is a haven for quick, casual eats with an emphasis on variety. With a rotating lineup of stalls, you can find everything from diner-style burgers at Swanky Burger to fresh sushi at Captain Neon and Latin-inspired bites at Lala’s Cantina, plus a full-service bar and so much more.
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. Looking for something quick? Jump offers a different lunch special each day of the week, Monday through Friday.
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 30 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.
Biff’s Bistro
Find it at: Yonge & Front
Visit for lunch on: Tues–Fri
Indulge in quintessential French fare at Biff’s Bistro! Featuring a cozy, charming dining room and unparalleled service, classic brasserie cooking meets an easy midday pace here — perfect for a leisurely déjeuner or a working lunch that doesn’t feel rushed. It’s an iconic Toronto room that’s been getting lunch right for decades.
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, expect premium steakhouse cooking alongside globally inspired shareables, playfully pushing the culinary envelope while nodding to nostalgia — get your fill of the classics with a twist in Toronto’s lively downtown core.
Auberge du Pommier
Find it at: Yonge & York Mills
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
Escape the office for a proper French lunch at Auberge du Pommier. Rooted in classic technique with a refined, seasonal touch, the midday table d’hôte is an easy way to enjoy an elevated three-course lunch without derailing the afternoon. It’s the kind of quietly impressive spot that makes any lunch feel like an occasion.
Bridgette Bar
Find it at: The Well, Front & Spadina
Visit for lunch on: Tues–Fri
Calgary favourite Bridgette Bar brings its chef-driven, share-friendly menu to The Well, pairing seasonal, local ingredients with a playful, globally inspired point of view. Set in a mid-century-modern space with a Scandinavian fireplace and long banquettes, it’s an easy midday spot to settle in with colleagues over a mix of small and large plates built for the table.
Canteen
Find it at: TIFF Lightbox, King W & John
Visit for lunch on: Tues-Sun
Bright, casual and endlessly convenient, Canteen inside the TIFF Lightbox is built for an easy, no-fuss lunch. The all-day menu leans into simple, fresh, chef-prepared comfort food — think wraps, salads, and pizza — making it a reliable go-to whether you’re making a quick stop at the grab-and-go counter, catching a bite solo or grabbing a table with the team.
La Plume
Find it at: The Well, Front & Spadina
Visit for lunch on: Tues–Fri
Take a quick vacation to the South of France and say oui to lunch at La Plume. Marrying the cozy romance of a classic French bistro with the unruffled flair of a laid-back brasserie, celebrate l’art de vivre over relaxed, market-driven French cooking. Bring your littles — there’s a kids menu to boot!
Maison Selby
Find it at: Sherbourne & Bloor
Visit for lunch on: Mon–Fri
Housed in a beautifully restored century-old mansion, Maison Selby serves French classics with a philosophy that good food should invite rather than intimidate. Expect elevated bistro cooking that leans comforting more than fussy, served across a handful of elegant, character-filled rooms — a lunch spot with genuine old-world charm in the heart of downtown.
Parcheggio
Find it at: Bayview & Sheppard
Visit for lunch on: Wed–Fri
A dynamic neighbourhood favourite with a stylish interior, Parcheggio keeps its lunch menu simple, confident and unmistakably Italian. Warm, energetic service and a big patio make it an easy spot to linger over relaxed, trattoria-style cooking any midweek afternoon.
The Dorset
Find it at: The Well, Front & Spadina
Visit for lunch on: Tues–Fri
While the dining room at The Dorset is focused on dinner service, the main floor bar boasts an all-day menu that will make all your lunch dreams come true. Inspired by the British coast and countryside, expect scratch-made pub classics done with real care — the kind of comforting, unpretentious cooking that’s easy to come back to.
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. In the colder months, cozy up indoors where classic British comforts keep diners warm.
