Tayo Cafe

What is Tayo Cafe? Tayo Cafe is an East African and Somali cafe situated at 262 Parliament Street, near Dundas Street East in the heart of Toronto's Regent Park and Cabbagetown community. Functioning as a warm neighborhood social hub, it caters to area locals, elders, and commuters with freshly brewed spiced teas, espresso drinks, and traditional Somali pastries.

Tayo Cafe Menu & What to Order The centerpiece drink is the freshly steeped Somali Shaah—black tea simmered with whole cardamom pods, cinnamon bark, cloves, and sweetened condensed milk. Pair your tea with handmade crispy Somali Sambusas filled with seasoned minced beef, onions, and green chilies, served with fiery green bisbaas dipping sauce. The counter also prepares sweet fried Mandazi dough squares, spongy Anjero flatbreads, light morning breakfast eggs, and full espresso bar lattes and cappuccinos.

Know Before You Go Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The cafe operates with counter ordering and cozy indoor seating, making it a popular spot for morning tea or relaxed evening conversation. The 505 Dundas streetcar and 65 Parliament bus stop right nearby. Payment is accepted via cash and interac debit at the front register.