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O&B Canteen, Toronto, ON

O&B Canteen

4.2
4.2
1648 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
O&B Canteen is a bright and casual restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District at the TIFF Lightbox. Canteen’s all-day menu draws inspiration from simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Chef-prepared offerings range from housemade soups and sandwiches to hearty salads and tasty mains.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (647) 288-4710
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Lister
  • Catering
    Our partner restaurant Luma and Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering offer full off-site catering opportunities throughout the entire TIFF Bell Lightbox facility including the sixth floor event space and outdoor amphitheatre.
  • Neighbourhood
    Entertainment District
  • Cross Street
    King and John Streets
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is available underneath the TIFF Bell Lightbox and there are plenty of private lots within a short walking distance. Street parking can also be found nearby.
  • Public transit
    By subway, exit at St. Andrew station on Yonge-University Spadina line, north west corner. Travel two blocks west on King Street. By streetcar, access the King St. (504) streetcar to John St.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Weekend Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 10am–4pm to enjoy everyone’s favourite meal! Nothing says brunch like waking up late on the weekend and heading out for the best cross-over meal we could imagine. Whether you’re in the mood for some classics, like our Canteen Breakfast and Avocado Toast, or looking to kick your brunch in overdrive with our Love my Tender & French Toast with crispy fried chicken tenders, harmonizing flawlessly with cinnamon-infused challah bread and a generous drizzle of mixed berry compote and organic maple syrup, we’ve got a dish for you. So join us for our carefully curated brunch creations. Your tastebuds with thank you!
    Weekend Brunch photo

Offers

  • Half-priced Wine Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
    If Thursday has you thirsty, what better excuse to relax and unwind than with half-priced bottles of wine! Whether you’re joining us for a boozy lunch, celebratory dinner, or a quick bite, we’re ready to make all your vino dreams come true. Raise your glasses with us every Thursday!

    Half-priced Wine Thursday photo
  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Thu - 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
    Whether you’re looking to wind down after a long day at work or kickstart your night out with friends, join us Tuesday–Saturday, 3–6pm and 8pm until close for that magical time of discounted drinks. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails like a Moscow Mule or dive into a $6 beer while you dine on delectable bites. Join us for a happy hour that is easy on the wallet but heavy on the atmosphere!

    Happy Hour photo

What 1,648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Great for brunch

  • Old Toronto

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O&B Canteen is a vibrant spot perfect for pre-theatre dining, praised for its "friendly staff" and "yummy food." Diners appreciate the "great location" and consistently "excellent service." While some find the menu limited, dishes are well-prepared, making it a reliable choice with a "comfortable ambiance" for casual, enjoyable meals.

1,648 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service very good, ambiance good, but for the cost of my Kale Csesar Salad with chicken, I felt the salad could have been a bit bigger.

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  2. Brad

    Atlantic Canada

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great lunch with excellent service. Food was very good.

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  3. Dianne

    Toronto

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a reliable place to come before the Symphony (or theatre). Food is good and reasonably priced. Without Mirvish on this evening it was very quiet and not rushed which was very nice.

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  4. Mairi

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent spot for a casual and fantastic meal. Food and service were top-notch.

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  5. Katia

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Attentive Managers. I recommend the mushroom and asparagus pizza, Very flavourful. The brownie dessert was delicious (and I’m not a chocolate lover). Great place for a quick meal.

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  6. Kelsey

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and wonderful service. They asked if we were going to a play after so they could prepare our order on time. Very fast and tasty!

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  7. Tara

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Great service and consistently delicious food. Highly recommended

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  8. Natalie

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We originally thought this was Oliver & B.  it was like a cafeteria on the inside the outside was quite nice  staff did not know how to make a spritzer white wine with soda over 15 minutes to get the drink. Don’t think we’d go back. It was before Theatre and thought it was going to be. O & B

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  9. Fowad

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The staff was very friendly, and the food was good. The appetizers portions are really small. It took an hour and half for them to get our food. We only salad bowls - the wait time was ridiculous and would not go here again.

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  10. claude

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the Canteen was a great place to enjoy brunch. It has been about 4 months since our last visit, and it was great to see that things are the same. Our meal was well prepared and tasty. Service was prompt but not hurried; as always we could linger over coffee once our meal was finished. The premises are always clean, particularly the washrooms. The employees make a difference; as we had not been in for a while it was nice to be greeted with a “ nice to see you again, we haven’t seen you for a while”. It is a great place in the entertainment district.

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FAQs

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O&B Canteen is rated 4.2 stars by 1648 OpenTable diners.

O&B Canteen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O&B Canteen

330 King Street W, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON M5V 3X2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King and John Streets
  • Neighbourhood
    Entertainment District
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Comfort Food, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Paid parking is available underneath the TIFF Bell Lightbox and there are plenty of private lots within a short walking distance. Street parking can also be found nearby.
  • Public transit
    By subway, exit at St. Andrew station on Yonge-University Spadina line, north west corner. Travel two blocks west on King Street. By streetcar, access the King St. (504) streetcar to John St.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryan Lister
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (647) 288-4710
  • Catering
    Our partner restaurant Luma and Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering offer full off-site catering opportunities throughout the entire TIFF Bell Lightbox facility including the sixth floor event space and outdoor amphitheatre.
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