boxcar social toronto

Toronto cafe with outdoor patio opens next to Toronto's waterfront

It's back! One of Toronto's best cafes has reopened its waterfront location just steps from the Power Plant, Harbourfront Centre and other lakeside attractions.

Boxcar Social Harbourfront officially reopened on May 19 just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.

The cafe first opened at this location back in 2016 but was closed during the winter. 

Boxcar Social is one of Toronto's favourite independent cafe chains with locations on the east and west side of the city including the beautiful Boxcar Social Laneway in Little Italy.

The reopened lakeside location has all the usual drinks and pastries Boxcar Social is known for including pourovers, espresso-based drinks and cocktails.

There's also a lunch and dinner menu that keeps the place open to as late as midnight on some days.

Boxcar Social Harbourfront is located at 235 Queens Quay West.

Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Eat & Drink

McDonald's is launching the viral sensation Grimace Shake across Canada

New supermarket opening in Toronto neighbourhood that's had enough of Metro

Eataly is opening a new Toronto location this month

Toronto ice cream joint finally responds to years of criticism for using plastic spoons

Toronto chocolate shop and bakery that was a local favourite has closed

Toronto bar and restaurant is reopening after long closure to delight of locals

Toronto has a secret new spot for pizza but it's hard to get

People are obsessing over a new Toronto pie shop and it keeps selling out