Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

Open now

• Drippin Coffee has opened at Bayview station, helmed by teen celeb chef Zac Kara.
• Chicha's is now serving "Asli Hyderabadi" food near Lawrence and Kennedy.
• Bulldog Coffee has reopened at their original location at 89 Granby.
• Naanspot has opened at Spadina and College.

Recently reviewed

• Darna
• MIA Brunch Bar
• The Grand Elvis
• FreePlay

Opening soon

• Green tea speakeasy Matcha byMinistry is opening in mid-February.
• Robin Goodfellow (Bar Raval) and Amanda Bradley (Alo) will be opening Vela this spring, "a large space in a beautiful historical building in one of the busiest areas in Toronto."
• Pizza Shab is opening a location near Davisville station.

Other news

• Expect a burger pop-up at the Bay in March from Joe Friday (Friday Roots and Vibes), with a Shake Shack style burger restaurant to follow.
• Good Hombres has expanded their space and is now licensed.
• Reservations are now open for Le Phenix.