Now & Later

What is Now & Later? Perched along Bloor Street West near Dovercourt in Dufferin Grove, Now & Later is an easygoing day-to-night hybrid that bridges third-wave coffee culture with a low-intervention wine and cocktail bar. Spearheaded by owner Jeff, the storefront pairs minimalist wood furnishings and warm ambient lighting with a surprisingly expansive, leafy backyard patio tucked away from the street. By day, the front counter draws neighborhood locals for laptop sessions and espresso, while evenings morph into an intimate social room with rotating DJ sets, comedy nights, and casual conversation.

Now & Later Menu & What to Order Morning service starts with expertly pulled espresso, velvety matcha lattes, and artisan baked goods, including pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth crullers. As the afternoon wanes, the taps and chalkboard shift attention toward a curated roster of low-intervention and skin-contact orange wines, Ontario craft beers, and sharply mixed house cocktails like their textbook dirty martini. Sustenance comes via specialty pantry snacks and regularly scheduled kitchen collaborations—ranging from Bahamian bites by Gran Bahama to one-off tasting menus by guest chefs—with abundant vegan and vegetarian snack options.

Know Before You Go All seating is first-come, first-served, so show up early if you plan to snag a table on the coveted back patio on sunny afternoons or weekend evenings. The bar sits just a five-minute walk west from Ossington subway station, with metered street parking available along Bloor. Doors open daily at 8:00 a.m., running late into the night through the weekend.