Island Cafe

Island Cafe The Island Cafe. Your cozy getaway on Toronto Island! We are OPEN full time starting May 21! Come on over for an awesome brunch on our garden patio!
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We serve fresh pastries, locally roasted coffee, island-inspired drinks, and a new taqueria-themed menu—all in a stunning outdoor setting. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards

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We are proud to offer local beers on tap, and a selection of Ontario and international wines. Enjoy a cold beer or glass of sangria at our beautiful outdoor bar! We also offer custom cakes and catering for your Island events! Check out our wall for the latest news about our special events, and Summer Concert Series.

09/29/2026

Island days are better with ice cream🍦 Stop by our Ice Cream Kiosk, choose your favourite flavour and enjoy it with a side of island views.
Kiosk hours:
Sunday–Thursday: 9 AM – 7PM
Friday–Saturday: 9 AM – 8PM

Which flavour are you trying first? 👇

THE ISLAND CAFE’S LAST CONCERT 🚨‼️Join us Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM for live music with Shak Shak ❤️ bringing classic ca...
09/28/2026

THE ISLAND CAFE’S LAST CONCERT 🚨‼️
Join us Sunday, October 4 at 4 PM for live music with Shak Shak ❤️ bringing classic calypso and Eastern Caribbean rhythms to the island cafe 😊

Good music, good food, one ferry ride away⛴️

Reserve your table through the link in bio.

New fall hours 🍁😊Visit our link in bio to reserve your table
09/25/2026

New fall hours 🍁😊
Visit our link in bio to reserve your table

09/24/2026

Beat the end-of-summer FOMO with waterfront views!
Full service patio ends October 4th! and we’re only one ferry ride away!!
Reserve your table through the link in bio.

Fresh, colourful and made for sunny island afternoons. Our Caprese Salad tastes even better with a patio view. Explore o...
09/22/2026

Fresh, colourful and made for sunny island afternoons. Our Caprese Salad tastes even better with a patio view. Explore our menu through the link in bio❤️😊

The Spare Parts are bringing folk, country and rock ’n’ roll to the Island. With music that hits the head, heart and hip...
09/21/2026

The Spare Parts are bringing folk, country and rock ’n’ roll to the Island. With music that hits the head, heart and hips, this Toronto Island–rooted band knows how to keep a crowd moving.
📅 Wednesday, September 23 at 6 PM
📍 Island Cafe
🎟️ PWYC!

The Spare Parts are bringing folk, country and rock ’n’ roll to the Island. With music that hits the head, heart and hip...
09/20/2026

The Spare Parts are bringing folk, country and rock ’n’ roll to the Island. With music that hits the head, heart and hips, this Toronto Island–rooted band knows how to keep a crowd moving.
📅 Wednesday, September 23 at 7 PM
📍 Island Cafe
🎟️ PWYC!

09/19/2026

Good food, island views and a little escape from the city, just one ferry ride away.
Plan your visit through the link in our bio❤️

New Fall Hours 🍂🍁
09/16/2026

New Fall Hours 🍂🍁

09/14/2026

September tastes even better on the island 🍽️
Our rotating specials are made to celebrate the season, so swing by and ask what we’re serving today.
Plan your visit through the link in our bio.

The Honey Runners are bringing their Northern take on Southern Soul and Americana—hot-blooded, heartfelt and filled with...
09/10/2026

The Honey Runners are bringing their Northern take on Southern Soul and Americana—hot-blooded, heartfelt and filled with the poetry of heartache.
📅 Friday, September 18 at 7 PM.
📍 Island Cafe
🎟️ PWYC!

09/09/2026

Centre Island with kids = the perfect Toronto day trip! ⛴️🌿

There are SO many free things to do, including playgrounds, the splash pad, beach, maze, Franklin Children’s Garden and Far Enough Farm. 🐐

Our favourite kid-friendly restaurant:

📍 Island Café, Toronto Islands IslandCafeTO

Great kids’ menu, outdoor seating and even a sandbox for the kids! ☕️

Save this for your next family day on the Island! ❤️

Due to rain, we will close our patio at 4:30 PM and close cafe kiosk at 5 PM today Wednesday, September 9th
09/09/2026

Due to rain, we will close our patio at 4:30 PM and close cafe kiosk at 5 PM
today Wednesday, September 9th

09/07/2026

The Summer Concert Series continues! 🎶
Join us for live music at 7 PM:
September 9 — Porch Couch
September 18 — The Honey Runners
September 23 — The Spare Parts
One ferry ride away. Reserve your table through the link in bio! 🏝️

Join our community on September 20 for the Ward’s Island Annual Terry Fox Run. 💙Run, walk, volunteer, donate — however y...
09/07/2026

Join our community on September 20 for the Ward’s Island Annual Terry Fox Run. 💙

Run, walk, volunteer, donate — however you choose to take part, you’re helping continue Terry’s legacy and support cancer research.

📍 Ward’s Island
🗓 September 20, 2026
⏰ Registration begins at 9:00 AM

Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your dog — and come be part of a morning that makes a difference.

Scan the QR code or click the link in Terry Fox Island Run ‘s bio to register, donate or volunteer. You can also access other details such as run start time and the Toronto ferry schedule.

See you all there!

09/06/2026

With the help of our incredible volunteers, 60–70% of the produce grown in our garden—primarily kale—is regularly donated to Fort York Food Bank and Parkdale Community Food Bank. The rest makes its way into the Island Cafe kitchen.
A small garden making a meaningful difference. 💚
Visit the link in bio to reserve your table.

The biggest matches of the US Open are coming to the Island 🎾Women’s Semifinals — Thursday, September 10 at 7 PMMen’s Se...
09/05/2026

The biggest matches of the US Open are coming to the Island 🎾
Women’s Semifinals — Thursday, September 10 at 7 PM
Men’s Semifinals — Friday, September 11 at 7 PM
Women’s Final — Saturday, September 12 at 4 PM
Men’s Final — Sunday, September 13 at 2 PM
Catch the ferry, grab a seat and watch every match at Island Cafe.

Paddle into the season with TISUP, rent a bike and browse island art at Island Outpost, or enjoy a weekend at Centrevill...
09/05/2026

Paddle into the season with TISUP, rent a bike and browse island art at Island Outpost, or enjoy a weekend at Centreville.
Swipe through the guide, and make Island Cafe part of your day! We’re one ferry ride away❤️

09/04/2026

Good food is better when it’s shared🌿

Come hungry, bring the crew, and make a day of it. Reserve your table through the link in bio.

09/03/2026

Labour Day weekend calls for Happy Pies Pizza on the island🍕🏝️
Happy Pies is back at Island Cafe from September 4–6, serving fresh, wood-fired pizzas from 12–7 PM.
Order on our patio, at the takeaway kiosk or directly from the pop-up on our back patio. No pre-orders—just come hungry!
We’re one ferry ride away ⛴️

Bluegrass, old-time fiddle, and pure Ward’s Island soul. 🎻📅 Friday, September 4 at 7 PM📍 Island Cafe🎟️ PWYC
09/03/2026

Bluegrass, old-time fiddle, and pure Ward’s Island soul. 🎻

📅 Friday, September 4 at 7 PM
📍 Island Cafe
🎟️ PWYC

🏈 LABOUR DAY. ARGOS. ON THE ISLAND. 🏝️💙Skip the QEW this Labour Day and head to Toronto Island for the ARGOS vs. TICATS ...
09/03/2026

🏈 LABOUR DAY. ARGOS. ON THE ISLAND. 🏝️💙

Skip the QEW this Labour Day and head to Toronto Island for the ARGOS vs. TICATS LABOUR DAY CLASSIC!

We’re turning our private tented patio into game-day headquarters.

📺 BIG SCREEN
🍺 $7 DRAFTS
🌮 $20 TACOS
🧀 $20 NACHOS
🏝️ ISLAND VIEWS
💙 DOUBLE BLUE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
KICKOFF 2:30 PM

Come early. Grab a snack. Head to the beach. Explore the Island. Come back and settle in for one of the biggest rivalries in Canadian football.

Wear your Double Blue and let’s make some noise from the Island.

ARGOOOOOOOS! 💙🏈

Happy Pies is popping up at Island Cafe for Labour Day weekend, September 4, 5 & 6Catch the ferry, bring your appetite a...
09/03/2026

Happy Pies is popping up at Island Cafe for Labour Day weekend, September 4, 5 & 6
Catch the ferry, bring your appetite and enjoy a slice by the lake⛴️

Happy Pies is popping up at Island Cafe for Labour Day weekend, September 5, 6 and 7Catch the ferry, bring your appetite...
09/02/2026

Happy Pies is popping up at Island Cafe for Labour Day weekend, September 5, 6 and 7
Catch the ferry, bring your appetite and enjoy a slice by the lake⛴️

Address

45 Channel Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5J2C4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8pm

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