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O&B Canteen, Toronto, ON

O&B Canteen

4.2
4.2
1667 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
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
  • Website
    http://obcanteen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    330 King Street W, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON M5V 3X2
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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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

  • New Year's Specials

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us Dec 31 starting from 3pm and add a touch of glamour to your toast and as we bid farewell to the year gone by and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. Embrace the excitement of 2025 with our exquisite New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials. Elevate your evening with Korean Fried Pork Belly Bites or dig into a Truffle Steak Sandwich before you say “see you later” to 2024 with the sweetness of a Black Forest Baked Alaska with amarena cherries, meringue, chocolate sponge cake, and vanilla ice cream. Book your table today!

Offers

  • Half-priced Wine Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:30 - 15:45, 16:00 - 20:45
    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 - 15:00 - 15:45, 16:00 - 18:00, 20:00 - 20:45,Fri - 15:00 - 15:45, 16:00 - 18:00, 20:00 - 21:45,Sat - 15:00 - 15:30, 16:00 - 18:00, 20:00 - 21:45
    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

Menu

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What 1,667 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Old Toronto

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O&B Canteen offers "amazing food" and "great service," making it a popular choice for pre-theatre dining. Guests appreciate the "delicious, fresh, and fun" menu options, with standout items like the tuna bowl and signature cocktails. While some reviews note inconsistencies, the restaurant excels in creating memorable dining experiences with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

1,667 Reviews

  1. Ellen

    VIP

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m not one to gush so take this as an excellent review. Service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious. I wish their menu was a more extensive as I am a picky eater. This is a great pre show dining experience.

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  2. James

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I highly recommend this restaurant. Very affordable. Good selection of food. Good size portions. Excellent staff.

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  3. Judy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good. Food was ok. Actually the menu isn’t the best. Could be better choices I think. Otherwise very nice. Will go Back for sure.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. colleen

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our favourite pre theatre lunch spot. The food was excellent and diverse and consistent. They made the best spicy Caesars. Now their food is mediocre, not imaginative and fairly pricey . The dill pickle Caesar had no dill ,no pickle ,very watery Clamato juice , limp celery, and a few pickled vegetables that looked like they had expired a couple weeks ago. A simple classic 101 cocktail butchered. I had the single slice of avocado toast ( the bread was delicious but untoasted) and my husband had an egg McMuffin Sammy, 2 cocktails. That worked out to be over $40 per person. From the murmuring around the very close neighbouring tables others felt the same way about the menus and the food. Such a shame. The staff were friendly and polite, so I’ll give them that, but we will not be repeat customers.

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  5. Lois

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Customer service was great. We ordered a Benny with medium eggs and they were very runny and barely cooked. The toast on the avocados was so hard I couldn’t cut it and had to send it back. Second time around was better!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Susan

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Location great as close to theatres. Service was attentive and friendly. All 4 of us had the steak and we were very pleased with it. Birthday “girl” enjoyed dessert on the house. We were there after a matinee and would have appreciated being able to linger a little longer however we were informed that there was a reservation waiting for our table so we left sooner than we had hoped but we were there for 2 hours. Would recommend especially for theatre crowd.

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  7. Laurine

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    waiters were fast and friendly and food was Very good

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  8. Karim

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Not a good value for money option. The food was not the greatest and the servers were rushing us.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Eileen

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately it didn’t go well today. Fish tacos were cold, tacos stale and our other order was incorrect / that food was good though. First time this has happened.

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  10. John

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place before the theatre. Great food Fast service but not rushed

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FAQs

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O&B Canteen is rated 4.2 stars by 1667 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://obcanteen.com/
  • 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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