Cafe 85
Downtown Yonge, Toronto
Restaurant in Toronto, Canada
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Cafe 85 is a weekday breakfast and lunch counter at 695 Bay St. that opens early (7 AM Monday through Friday, 8 AM weekends) and closes by 4 or 5 PM. Best for downtown workers who need a reliable daytime meal without a reservation, or weekend brunch seekers willing to trade menu transparency for walk-in ease. Lunch is busier than breakfast; weekends offer a quieter room.
About Cafe 85
Cafe 85 is a Toronto venue with daytime hours: Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The dress code is casual. Beyond those basics, details such as menu items, pricing, reservations, capacity, chef information, service format are not included, so plan a first visit around the published hours rather than specifics.
Weekday and Weekend Timing
Cafe 85 is open during daytime hours throughout the week: 7 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Because no specific lunch or brunch service is listed, it is safest to treat those hours simply as the known operating window. Compared with Donatello or Adega Restaurante, Cafe 85 is best understood through its schedule and casual dress code rather than through a defined dining format.
What to Order and When to Skip
There are no signature dishes, cuisine details, menu categories, prices, or chef details listed for Cafe 85. First-time visitors should check the venue’s current offerings directly before ordering. If you want to compare other Toronto dining possibilities, Bangkok Garden, Osmow's Shawarma, Barberian's are other names to consider.
Booking, Capacity, Group Logistics
Reservation availability, seating capacity, group accommodation, service style are not listed for Cafe 85. The planning details are its Toronto location, casual dress code, hours: 7 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. Within Toronto's broader restaurant landscape, Cafe 85 should be approached with those basics in mind.
Planning details
- Location
- 695 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5G 0C3, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cafe85.ca
- Phone
- +14165910022
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cafe 85 reads like an earnest downtown neighbourhood cafe rather than a destination restaurant. It sits at street level on Bay Street and serves the steady mix of office workers, residents and hospital traffic that defines this corridor. The tone is unpretentious and serviceable—fast-casual by design—so you encounter practical, well-executed dishes in a setting built for repeat visits rather than special occasions. The place leans into everyday comfort: efficient, approachable and quietly reliable, the kind of spot locals drop into regularly for a solid meal without ceremony.
Best For
This is a practical pick for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch rhythms. The kitchen leans into classic morning and midday fare—signature items such as Shakshuka, Benedict Royale and the 85 Breakfast Champion speak directly to those dayparts—making it a natural stop for commuters, hospital staff and nearby office teams. It’s well suited to solo diners grabbing a quick bite, colleagues meeting for an informal lunch, or neighbourhood regulars who want a dependable meal on the way to or from work. It is not positioned as a destination for special-occasion dining.
Ordering Tips
Expect counter-style, fast-casual service and steady turnover during peak hours; the cafe is designed for efficiency and repeat custom. If you’re coming for the breakfast classics—Shakshuka or the Benedict Royale—plan to arrive during mid-morning to avoid the busiest rush. The menu favors straightforward, well-executed plates rather than elaborate tasting sequences, so ordering the signature breakfast items is an easy way to sample what the kitchen does consistently well. The spot is optimized for quick sit-downs or takeout for nearby offices and residences.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, nicely styled casual cafe with pleasant aesthetics and moderate noise.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Shakshuka
- Benedict Royale
- 85 Breakfast Champion
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Donatello, Notable alternative
- Adega Restaurante, Notable alternative
- Bangkok Garden, Notable alternative
- Osmow's Shawarma, Notable alternative
- Barberian’s, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Cafe 85 operates in a different lane from Donatello and Adega Restaurante, both of which anchor their reputations on dinner service and published menus. If you need a daytime counter with no booking friction, Cafe 85 wins on convenience and early-morning access. If you want transparent pricing and a known menu before you walk in, Bangkok Garden and Osmow's Shawarma deliver that clarity at the cost of slightly less central geography.
Barberian's sits at the opposite end of the formality spectrum, with a disclosed wine program and a reservation-required dinner format that makes it a splurge-night choice rather than a casual weekday default. For regulars who rotate among downtown options, Cafe 85 is the easiest to book (no booking required) and the fastest to exit, but offers the least menu detail upfront. Choose it when time and location matter more than culinary polish, shift to Donatello or Adega when you want a sit-down evening meal with verifiable credentials.
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Compare Cafe 85
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe 85 | Toronto | No published awards |
| Donatello | Toronto | No published awards |
| Adega Restaurante | Toronto | No published awards |
| Bangkok Garden | Toronto | No published awards |
| Osmow's Shawarma | Toronto | No published awards |
| Barberian’s | Toronto | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #93 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Cafe 85 accommodate groups?
Group accommodation and seating capacity are not listed for Cafe 85. If you are planning to visit with a group, confirm current arrangements directly with the venue.
What should a first-timer know about Cafe 85?
Cafe 85 is in Toronto, has a casual dress code, is open Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Other specifics, including menu, pricing, reservations, service format, are not listed.
What should I order at Cafe 85?
No menu items, signature dishes, cuisine details, or chef information are listed for Cafe 85. Check the current offerings directly with the venue before deciding what to order.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cafe 85?
Cafe 85’s hours are 7 AM–4 PM Monday through Friday and 8 AM–5 PM Saturday and Sunday. A specific lunch, brunch, or dinner service is not listed.
What are alternatives to Cafe 85 in Toronto?
Other Toronto dining names to consider include Donatello, Adega Restaurante, Bangkok Garden, Barberian’s, Osmow's Shawarma.
