HEURS (formerly Café Cancan)

What is HEURS (formerly Café Cancan)? Occupying the storied address at 89 Harbord Street in Harbord Village, HEURS represents the latest evolution of chef-restaurateur Victor Barry’s French bistro space. The room retains the whimsical pastel aesthetics and intimate bistro charm of its Café Cancan roots, outfitted with plush banquettes, brass fixtures, and a slender cocktail bar alongside a secluded back garden patio. It balances the easygoing warmth of a neighbourhood hangout with polished, technique-driven French hospitality.

HEURS (formerly Café Cancan) Menu & What to Order Dinner leans heavily on Gallic brasserie staples dialed in with Barry's trademark precision. Start with the rich French onion soup topped with braised short rib and melted Gruyère, or the finely hand-cut steak tartare paired with house-made fingerling potato crisps. For the main course, Barry’s Burger—a cult-favourite double patty stacked on a milk bun—and the pan-seared skate wing in brown-butter caper sauce remain perennial crowd-pleasers. Pair your spread with a crisp crémant or a classic French 75 from the well-curated beverage list.

Know Before You Go Operating hours and daytime service windows are variable, so double-check cafecancan.com/heurs before visiting as regular daytime brunch is less consistent than in past seasons. Table reservations are recommended for prime evening seatings, though walk-ins can often snag bar stools or back patio seating on weekdays. Street parking along Harbord is limited, making the 94 Wellesley bus or a short stroll from Spadina subway station the most dependable transit route.