The Only Cafe
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Menu
- Rotating Ontario Craft Beers on Tap
- Artisanal Grilled Cheese Sandwich
- Warm Morning Scone with Jam
A priced menu is not on this page.
What is The Only Cafe? The Only Cafe is a legendary bohemian coffeehouse and craft beer tavern located at 972 Danforth Avenue in Toronto's East Danforth district. Established in the early 1980s, this eclectically decorated neighborhood salon operates as a daytime espresso sanctuary before shifting into one of the city's foremost independent craft beer bars.
The Only Cafe Menu & What to Order Daytime patrons drop in for freshly pulled flat whites, Americanos, and baked pastries. By the afternoon, the focus turns to the rotating twenty-four tap lines featuring rare Ontario craft breweries, farmhouse saisons, and hard ciders. Food offerings are simple, comforting, and vegetarian-friendly, centered around hearty grilled cheese sandwiches on sourdough and savory bar snacks.
Know Before You Go The secluded, graffiti-lined backyard beer garden patio is an iconic summer retreat. Donlands subway station is located only steps away, making transit access quick and easy.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Only Cafe
Menu highlights at The Only Cafe include Rotating Ontario Craft Beers on Tap, Artisanal Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Warm Morning Scone with Jam, House Paloma Cocktail, Specialty Flat White Espresso, Chilled Local Craft Ciders. A priced menu is not on this page.