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The Copper Boot

Discovery District·171 College St.·Opened March 20, 2026
The Copper Boot in Downtown
Address

171 College St.

Neighbourhood

Discovery District

Cuisine

Tex-Mex

Opened

March 20, 2026

Website

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Phone

(416) 593-4440

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The Copper Boot is a lively Tex-Mex sports bar situated at 171 College Street, right near the University of Toronto campus in downtown Toronto. Taking over a historic hospitality corner at College and McCaul Streets, this concept serves up comfort food made entirely from scratch alongside pints and game-day programming. The interior features main-floor dining with tables, booths, and bar seating, all centered around a casual, energetic atmosphere tailored for students, locals, and sports fans looking to unwind.

First-time visitors can expect an approachable menu featuring made-in-house grub like loaded queso fries, stuffed brisket burgers, smashed chorizo sandwiches, and playful desserts including apple pie cheesecake tacos and fry bread with ice cream. Operating Tuesday through Saturday from noon to late, the venue also hosts weekly events like trivia nights and music bingo. It is a straightforward, unpretentious spot well-suited for casual group hangouts, catching a game on TV, or shooting a round of pool after classes.

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