Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Dovercourt Village

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1. Lyla Toronto

4.6

Exceptional(373)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Queen West

Booked 15 times today

☀️ NEWLY RENOVATED PATIO NOW OPEN | ONE OF QUEEN WEST'S MOST ANTICIPATED PATIO OPENINGS THIS SUMMER | WEEKDAY LUNCH NOW AVAILABLE MON–FRI 12PM–4PMLocated in Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood, Lyla is a refined yet approachable Mediterranean restaurant featuring exceptional seafood, handmade pasta, premium steaks, a raw bar, and handcrafted cocktails. Inspired by the coastal cuisines of the Mediterranean with subtle Asian influences, Lyla combines elevated dining with a relaxed atmosphere.Enjoy our newly renovated patio with comfortable booth seating, lush greenery, and a stylish outdoor setting for lunch, cocktails, and dinner. Guests can also enjoy Lyla's Golden Hour, available Monday–Friday from 4pm–6pm.Menu highlights include oysters, caviar, seafood towers, Atlantic lobster, whole branzino, handmade pasta, and Canadian prime steaks. Private dining is available in The Grotto (2–6 guests) and The Gold Room (8–20 guests). Weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas is available.

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2. TOCA - The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

4.8

Exceptional(2215)

$$$$

• Italian • Entertainment District

Booked 10 times today

TOCA is a modern Italian dining destination, showcasing refined recipes and timeless flavours crafted by Chef Alessandro Panattoni, a native of Rome, Italy. This versatile venue provides distinctive experiences, such as an exclusive Chef’s Table Culinary Adventure in a unique interactive setting. TOCA also offers a lovely bistro area as well as a private dining room, ideal for those planning special events.

3. The Lunch Lady

4.8

Exceptional(956)

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• Vietnamese • Ossington

Booked 130 times today

The Lunch Lady Toronto is the next chapter in the remarkable story of Mrs. Nguyễn Thị Thanh — known around the world as "The Lunch Lady" — after her unforgettable appearance on Chef Anthony Bourdain’s "No Reservations". Her food, humble in origin but bold in flavour, moved Bourdain and went on to capture hearts across the globe.In 2020, we partnered with Mrs. Thanh to bring her vision of sharing Vietnamese cuisine with the world to life, beginning in Vancouver. The Lunch Lady Vancouver quickly became a beloved fixture, earning three consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand distinctions.Now, in Toronto, we carry her legacy forward. Our menu honours the cuisine that Mrs. Thanh perfected over decades, reimagined for the next generation while remaining true to where it all began.From the alleys of Saigon to the heart of Toronto, we are proud to offer a dining experience that is rooted in heritage, driven by innovation, and carried by the belief that a great meal can tell a powerful story.

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4. Amal Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3198)

$$$$

• Lebanese • Yorkville

Booked 73 times today

Welcome to Amal, where the Lebanese spirit of joie de vivre comes to life. It’s a voyage through time and place that embraces the pursuit of pleasure. Amal aims to feed and provoke your soul, but above all, nourish it with hope. Amal is a story. Amal is home. One may come as a guest, but one always leaves as family.2023 & 2022 MICHELIN Guide RecommendedPlease note that Amal is closed for Lunch service every Monday, we are open for Dinner. Our kitchen closes from 3pm -5pm (daily) between Lunch and Dinner service.For parties of 6+ please direct your inquiries to info@amaltoronto.com for further planning.We look forward to hosting you!Please note that our voicemail services are currently experiencing technical difficulties. For urgent inquiries please email info@amaltoronto.com

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5. Old School - Toronto

4.6

Exceptional(1243)

$$$$

• Comfort Food • Ossington

Booked 47 times today

Serving brunch 7 days a week starting at 10AM on Weekdays and 9AM on Weekends. For group bookings larger than 8 or private events, please email info@oldschoolyyz.com.Dinner is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with happy hour and nightly specials!Home to the legendary Blueberry Hill Pancakes stack - We offer a fresh perspective on the classic neighbourhood eatery, throwing back to a simpler, more wholesome time when eating out was fun, approachable and most importantly, accessible. It brings patrons back to the mid-twentieth century – an era defined by a feel-good, optimistic mentality that influenced popular culture and food. Think Leave it to Beaver, Superbad, and Saved By The Bell came together in the most epic way possible.

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6. Brazen Head Irish Pub

4.4

Awesome(335)

$$$$

• Irish • Liberty Village

Booked 41 times today

Brazen Head is Liberty Village’s go-to restaurant for lively nights, casual lunches, and weekend celebrations. Two floors of dining rooms and bars, plus a spacious patio, create the perfect setting for groups, colleagues, and friends looking to connect over food and drinks. The energy is high every day, whether you are meeting after work, gathering before a match at BMO Field, or staying late into the night.All-day Happy Hour keeps the atmosphere social seven days a week, and a daily late-night menu makes it easy to extend the evening. Weekly specials add even more reason to plan your visit: Burger Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, and Fish & Chips Friday bring a sense of tradition and fun to every night of the week.Whether it is your first time in Liberty Village or your regular neighbourhood stop, Brazen Head delivers a welcoming experience that makes every visit worth booking.

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7. Azhar Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(454)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Ossington

Booked 25 times today

Azhar Kitchen & Bar is a neighbourhood gathering place on Ossington, where fire-driven cooking and Eastern Mediterranean influence shape everything we do. Anchored by a wood-fired grill, the menu balances time-honoured flavours with thoughtful, modern touches. Intimate, warm, and alive with smoke and spice, Azhar is a space meant for sharing, settling in, and coming back to.

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8. Café Boulud

4.6

Exceptional(3740)

$$$$

• French • Yorkville

Booked 27 times today

Café Boulud is Chef Daniel Boulud’s reimagined French Brasserie located in the Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto. The restaurant serves a seasonally changing menu rooted in French tradition, highlighting both bistro classics and contemporary dishes inspired by Chef Daniel’s family meals in Lyon.

9. REIGN

4.7

Exceptional(1833)

$$$$

• Canadian • Financial District

Booked 15 times today

Influenced by Canada’s rich bounty, REIGN is our manor house and distinguished dining room. Featuring sophisticated cuisine and offering the perfect setting for a breakfast meeting, power lunch, or an elevated dinner experience with exceptional wine.

10. LOUIX LOUIS

4.5

Awesome(2881)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Financial District

Booked 32 times today

At this time, we do not accept reservations for bar bites however we welcome you to walk in between 2 - 5pm daily.A mystical and alluring place to enjoy forgotten classics and rediscover the lost charm of conversation, LOUIX LOUIS soars 31 floors above the glittering skyline atop The St. Regis Toronto. Inspired by Toronto’s heritage as one of the largest distillery districts in the world during the turn of the 19th century, the dramatic interior is designed to represent the inside of a glistening crystal whiskey glass, each sip revealing a new layer of discovery. At the heart of the restaurant is the glamorous two-story-high grand bar showcasing over 500 dark spirits – one of the largest collections in North America.View our menus at www.LOUIXLOUIS.com. Please note a credit card is required to reserve large party reservations of 6 guests and more. Follow us on social media: @LOUIXLOUIS #LOUIXLOUIS

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