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The Only Cafe
About The Only Cafe
Welcome to The Only Cafe, a welcoming Bar in Toronto, ON M4J 1M1, where great drinks and a lively atmosphere come together. With a 4.60-star rating from 1794 reviews, guests enjoy a spot known for Bar games, Great beer selection, Live music, Live performances, Restroom and Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
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From our beloved regulars
Victoria L.T a month ago
A fantastic and eclectic spot in the East end with fun decor, interesting people and good food and drink. Their back patio is one of Torontos best hidden gems.
Parmis Meshgi a year ago
Amazing place with great vibe and friendly staff! There are two bars in one space that does not serve food and focus on the drinks. One of them serves beer on tap with a good variety to select from, and there is another bar with live music (We were there on a Friday night) and cocktails to choose from You can bring your own food and we grabbed pizza from a nearby pizza place (🤌🤌🤌) and ordered a couple of beers as well Very nice place to hangout It is a bar service with two nice bartenders snd great suggestions.
Vishnu Rajkumar 3 years ago
Lovely wee space to have a few beers. Their selection, both on draught and cans is pretty amazing, they even have a cask pull. Tyler who served us was very easy going & I think the other person who served us was called Max, she had great knowledge about dark beers & was fun to discuss beers with. Been a couple times and noticed the clientiele is also usually pretty good here and the atmosphere super relaxed. Definitely going back for a few more pints soon
Anoop Achuta 2 months ago
Grateful we live minutes away from this place - an absolute Toronto legend. Extra props for everything still being reasonably priced.
Justin Jonany a year ago
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!
Rebecca Audette 4 months ago
I'm still thinking about the mocha I got from here! So creamy and delicious. The atmosphere here is amazing too, great service, well worth the trip.
Tahera Sudha 9 months ago
Found this cozy neighborhood cafe perfect for studying or working! Great coffee, chill vibes, and plenty of outlets. Gets busy sometimes, but worth it. A new favorite spot!
Amanda Bond (they, she) a year ago
Have been coming here almost daily for coffee since moving into the neighborhood five years ago. The staff are like family and go out of their way to treat my children with kindness and enthusiasm. Coffee is Detour and there is no charge for alternative milks. I miss when they had a lunch/dinner menu! But the snacks and pastries they have now are really good also. My favourite back patio in the city.
WAY EASY LIFE Edited 2 years ago
The Only Cafe is the most popular cafe/bar in this neighborhood. It’s less than a min walk from Donlands station. I really like the coffee and pastries here. Their salads and yogurt/cereal jars are also very yummy （vegan& gluten free) ! The atmosphere is great, very warming and cozy. They often have events and bands playing live music. It’s a great place to relax, to meet people and to hang out with friends. I come here mostly during the day for coffee, but if you like beer, they have a huge collection of beers. Great fun in the bar. Highly recommended!
Shireen a month ago
My boyfriend and I absolutely love this café. He stayed at the inn above in the past and we have so many sweet memories from here. The service is incredible every single time. Even today, we had the pleasure of meeting the sweetest staff ever. Look at their latte art skills! They made my whole day. ❤️
Popular Items
Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Only Cafe
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Blueberry Banana Bread
Apricot Sour
Turkey and Swiss Sandwich
Great Selection of Craft Beer
Butter Croissant
Craft Beer Taps
Pecge Mortel
Coffee with Blueberry Loaf
Popular
Buffalo Burger
Chocolate Chip Cookie with Coffee
Vegan Huevos Rancheros
Pepperoni Pizza
Beau's Lugtread Ale
Mango Flight
Falafel Wrap
It's Why You'Re Broke Toast
Food & Drinks
Menu & Prices
Coffee & Tea
Drip Coffee
CA$2.45
Choose a Medium or Dark roast. We use Detour coffee beans for all of our coffee.
Espresso Double Shot
CA$3.20
Freshly prepared Detour Punch Buggy Espresso beans. It's rich & aromatic, with a natural layer of 'crema' on top. Perfect for coffee purists.
Americano
CA$3.50
2 oz of espresso with hot water. The size of the cup determines how much water is added/ how strong your Americano will be.
Latte
CA$4.70
Espresso (2 oz), steamed milk (10-14 oz) & a layer of foam on top. The classic milk & espresso drink.
Cappuccino
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with a layer of velvety milk (6 oz).
Flat White
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with fresh, steamed milk (6 oz) poured over it. Perfect for those who like a latte with a little less foam.
Cortado
CA$4.25
Espresso (2 oz) cut with a small amount of warm milk (3 oz). Perfect for those who like a milky, but strong, coffee.
Macchiato
CA$3.50
Espresso (2 oz) with a small dollop of foam. Perfect for those looking to take the edge off their espresso.
Cafe Misto
CA$3.40
Brewed coffee blended with steamed milk.
Americano Misto
CA$4.00
Half Americano, half steamed milk with foam.
Nitro Cold Brew
CA$4.25
16oz of house made nitro cold brew, infused with nitrogen, served over ice.
Matcha Latte
CA$4.75
Sweetened matcha green powder blended with steamed milk.
Mocha
CA$4.90
Espresso (2 oz) with chocolate syrup & steamed milk (10-12 oz or iced).
Hot Chocolate
CA$4.75
Monin Dark Chocolate Syrup & hot steamed milk with foam.
Kids Hot Chocolate
CA$3.00
Nesquick Chocolate Syrup & (not too hot) steamed milk with a little foam in an 8oz cup.
Steamer
CA$3.25
Steamed milk with foam
Kids Steamer
CA$3.00
Not too hot steamed milk and foam in an 8oz cup.
London Fog
CA$4.75
Cream of Earl Grey from Genuine tea, in hot water, with vanilla syrup, topped with steamed milk and foam 16oz.
Green Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Herbal Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Black Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Nitro Cold Brew Latte
CA$4.75
Our house made Nitro Cold Brew, topped off with milk foam of your choice, and any flavour shot (16oz)
Exclusive Perks
Drip Coffee
CA$2.45
Choose a Medium or Dark roast. We use Detour coffee beans for all of our coffee.
Green Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
London Fog
CA$4.75
Cream of Earl Grey from Genuine tea, in hot water, with vanilla syrup, topped with steamed milk and foam 16oz.
Espresso Double Shot
CA$3.20
Freshly prepared Detour Punch Buggy Espresso beans. It's rich & aromatic, with a natural layer of 'crema' on top. Perfect for coffee purists.
Americano
CA$3.50
2 oz of espresso with hot water. The size of the cup determines how much water is added/ how strong your Americano will be.
Macchiato
CA$3.50
Espresso (2 oz) with a small dollop of foam. Perfect for those looking to take the edge off their espresso.
Cortado
CA$4.25
Espresso (2 oz) cut with a small amount of warm milk (3 oz). Perfect for those who like a milky, but strong, coffee.
Cappuccino
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with a layer of velvety milk (6 oz).
Flat White
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with fresh, steamed milk (6 oz) poured over it. Perfect for those who like a latte with a little less foam.
Latte
CA$4.70
Espresso (2 oz), steamed milk (10-14 oz) & a layer of foam on top. The classic milk & espresso drink.
Mocha
CA$4.90
Espresso (2 oz) with chocolate syrup & steamed milk (10-12 oz or iced).
Hot Chocolate
CA$4.75
Monin Dark Chocolate Syrup & hot steamed milk with foam.
Matcha Latte
CA$4.75
Sweetened matcha green powder blended with steamed milk.
Herbal Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Black Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Kids Hot Chocolate
CA$3.00
Nesquick Chocolate Syrup & (not too hot) steamed milk with a little foam in an 8oz cup.
Kids Steamer
CA$3.00
Not too hot steamed milk and foam in an 8oz cup.
Most Popular
Cappuccino
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with a layer of velvety milk (6 oz).
Snacks
M-Bars
CA$3.30
M-Bars are a vegan protein bars. With a combination of rolled oats, molasses, sesame seeds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, they come in a variety of flavours like Chocolate Chip Banana, Cherry Chocolate, Apricot-Ginger, and Hazelnut-Date. Feel free to pick a flavour when you come in to collect your order. The flavours change often.
Freedom Salads
CA$10.99
Fresh Salads - various flavors, please choose upon arrival
Freedom Breakfast Jars
CA$9.24
Choose from a selection of fresh granola and/or chia.
Baked Goods
Squares
CA$3.30
Choose from a variety of flavours.
Courage Cookie
CA$3.50
Choose from a variety of flavours upon Pickup
Croissants
CA$3.05
Baked in house. Choose from Chocolate, or Butter
Bistro Pastries
CA$3.50
Baked in house. Choose from our sweet or savoury options: Blueberry Cream cheese, Spinach and Feta or Tomato and Olive (Black)
Loaves
CA$3.05
Our loaves are baked in house. Choose from a variety of flavours.
Beverages
Black River Juice
CA$3.50
Choose from a variety of flavours.
Canned Pop
CA$2.21
355 ml. Choose from a variety of flavours.
Flow Spring Water
CA$3.00
500 ml.
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Waters
CA$2.85
Pick from a variety of flavours. Four sizes: 250ml can, 330ml glass bottle, 750ml glass bottle, 1L plastic bottle.
Akwa Botanical Water
CA$3.50
473ml Can of sparkling hop infused botanical water.
Coffee Beans
Punch Buggy Espresso
CA$20.00
Notes: Chocolate, Nut, Subtle Fruit. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Detour Dark
CA$20.00
Notes: Dark Chocolate, Molasses, Toasted Nuts. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Bottle Neck
CA$20.00
Notes: Toffee, Fig, Balanced. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Decaf San Sebastian Columbia
CA$20.00
Notes:Caramel, Green Grape, Apple. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Bouncy Castle Espresso
CA$22.00
Notes: Floral, Citrus, Sparkling. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Outpost Coffee Beans
CA$20.00
Choose from a small selection of on hand varietals.
Others
Drip Coffee
CA$2.45
Choose a Medium or Dark roast. We use Detour coffee beans for all of our coffee.
Espresso Double Shot
CA$3.20
Freshly prepared Detour Punch Buggy Espresso beans. It's rich & aromatic, with a natural layer of 'crema' on top. Perfect for coffee purists.
Americano
CA$3.50
2 oz of espresso with hot water. The size of the cup determines how much water is added/ how strong your Americano will be.
Latte
CA$4.70
Espresso (2 oz), steamed milk (10-14 oz) & a layer of foam on top. The classic milk & espresso drink.
Cappuccino
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with a layer of velvety milk (6 oz).
Flat White
CA$4.30
Espresso (2 oz) with fresh, steamed milk (6 oz) poured over it. Perfect for those who like a latte with a little less foam.
Cortado
CA$4.25
Espresso (2 oz) cut with a small amount of warm milk (3 oz). Perfect for those who like a milky, but strong, coffee.
Macchiato
CA$3.50
Espresso (2 oz) with a small dollop of foam. Perfect for those looking to take the edge off their espresso.
Cafe Misto
CA$3.40
Brewed coffee blended with steamed milk.
Americano Misto
CA$4.00
Half Americano, half steamed milk with foam.
Nitro Cold Brew
CA$4.25
16oz of house made nitro cold brew, infused with nitrogen, served over ice.
Matcha Latte
CA$4.75
Sweetened matcha green powder blended with steamed milk.
Mocha
CA$4.90
Espresso (2 oz) with chocolate syrup & steamed milk (10-12 oz or iced).
Hot Chocolate
CA$4.75
Monin Dark Chocolate Syrup & hot steamed milk with foam.
Kids Hot Chocolate
CA$3.00
Nesquick Chocolate Syrup & (not too hot) steamed milk with a little foam in an 8oz cup.
Steamer
CA$3.25
Steamed milk with foam
Kids Steamer
CA$3.00
Not too hot steamed milk and foam in an 8oz cup.
London Fog
CA$4.75
Cream of Earl Grey from Genuine tea, in hot water, with vanilla syrup, topped with steamed milk and foam 16oz.
Green Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Herbal Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Black Tea
CA$3.25
Genuine Loose Leaf Tea. Choose from a variety of flavours. 16 oz.
Nitro Cold Brew Latte
CA$4.75
Our house made Nitro Cold Brew, topped off with milk foam of your choice, and any flavour shot (16oz)
M-Bars
CA$3.30
M-Bars are a vegan protein bars. With a combination of rolled oats, molasses, sesame seeds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, they come in a variety of flavours like Chocolate Chip Banana, Cherry Chocolate, Apricot-Ginger, and Hazelnut-Date. Feel free to pick a flavour when you come in to collect your order. The flavours change often.
Freedom Salads
CA$10.99
Fresh Salads - various flavors, please choose upon arrival
Freedom Breakfast Jars
CA$9.24
Choose from a selection of fresh granola and/or chia.
Squares
CA$3.30
Choose from a variety of flavours.
Courage Cookie
CA$3.50
Choose from a variety of flavours upon Pickup
Croissants
CA$3.05
Baked in house. Choose from Chocolate, or Butter
Bistro Pastries
CA$3.50
Baked in house. Choose from our sweet or savoury options: Blueberry Cream cheese, Spinach and Feta or Tomato and Olive (Black)
Loaves
CA$3.05
Our loaves are baked in house. Choose from a variety of flavours.
Black River Juice
CA$3.50
Choose from a variety of flavours.
Canned Pop
CA$2.21
355 ml. Choose from a variety of flavours.
Flow Spring Water
CA$3.00
500 ml.
Perrier Sparkling Mineral Waters
CA$2.85
Pick from a variety of flavours. Four sizes: 250ml can, 330ml glass bottle, 750ml glass bottle, 1L plastic bottle.
Akwa Botanical Water
CA$3.50
473ml Can of sparkling hop infused botanical water.
Punch Buggy Espresso
CA$20.00
Notes: Chocolate, Nut, Subtle Fruit. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Detour Dark
CA$20.00
Notes: Dark Chocolate, Molasses, Toasted Nuts. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Bottle Neck
CA$20.00
Notes: Toffee, Fig, Balanced. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Decaf San Sebastian Columbia
CA$20.00
Notes:Caramel, Green Grape, Apple. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Bouncy Castle Espresso
CA$22.00
Notes: Floral, Citrus, Sparkling. 300g bag of whole beans from Detour Coffee Roasters.
Outpost Coffee Beans
CA$20.00
Choose from a small selection of on hand varietals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Only Cafe
- Thursday: 8 AM-2 AM
- Friday: 8 AM-2 AM
- Saturday: 8 AM-2 AM
- Sunday: 8 AM-2 AM
- Monday: 8 AM-2 AM
- Tuesday: 8 AM-2 AM
- Wednesday: 8 AM-2 AM
The Only Cafe is located at 966 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1M1, Canada, Toronto, ON M4J 1M1, Canada.
You can reach The Only Cafe by calling +1 416-463-3249.
The Only Cafe has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1794 customer reviews.
The Only Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair-accessible car park.
The Only Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Only Cafe features the following highlights: Bar games, Great beer selection, Live music, Live performances.
The Only Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Food, Spirits, Wine.
The Only Cafe features the following dining options: Outside food allowed, Seating, Table service.
The Only Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Only Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Only Cafe features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Only Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Only Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Only Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Come Say Hi
We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.
Location
966 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1M1, CanadaPhone
+1 416-463-3249Hours
Open Now
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Saturday
8 AM-2 AM
Thursday
8 AM-2 AM
Friday
8 AM-2 AM
Saturday
8 AM-2 AM
Sunday
8 AM-2 AM
Monday
8 AM-2 AM
Tuesday
8 AM-2 AM
Wednesday
8 AM-2 AM
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