Here's where to eat at every stop of Toronto's shiny new Line 5 Eglinton

After 15 painstaking years of construction and missteps along the way, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opened to the public on Feb. 8, 2026.

And, while most of the city is celebrating newfound mobility when travelling east to west, I'm more focused on the edible implications.

As someone who runs perpetually hungry (hence why I became a food writer, obviously), it's imperative to know, when on public transit, where I can stop off for a bite to eat. 

So lucky for you, I've taken the guesswork out of it and compiled a list of where to eat at every stop along the Eglinton LRT line.

Or, you can turn it into a sort of celebratory event to commemorate the line finally opening and see how many stops you can eat at in one go. Just don't blame me when they have to roll you off at Kennedy.

For some stops along the line, choosing just one restaurant per intersection is a needlessly limiting act. For others, on the other hand, finding one at all is Herculean.

From west to east, here's where to eat at (almost) every stop on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line.

Mount Dennis

At the western end of the line, V's Caribbean Restaurant is a can't-miss spot that serves vegan and vegetarian takes on Caribbean classics, like soups, salads and curries.

Keelesdale

Though The Jerk Box was actually born on Jane Street, its second location can be found just east of the Eglinton and Keele intersection. Here, you can sink your teeth into a broad selection of Caribbean staples, which includes, unlike the entry above, plenty of jerk chicken.

Caledonia

Perched on the edge of the Castlefield Design District, Lavrador BBQ is a quintessential spot for Portuguese takeout. 

Fairbank

Whether you're in the mood for empanadas or arepas, you can find them at Colombian staple Rincon Paisa. If the aromas from Little Jamaica wafting your way impede your sense of navigation, however, Kingston 12 has your beef patty fix covered.

Oakwood

Few patty shops in the city come anywhere close to the level of fame that Randy's Patties has achieved over its decades in business, and, lucky for us, it's located just across the street from Oakwood station.

Cedarvale

By now, you may have gathered that Caribbean food is to Eglinton West what Chinese food is to Spadina and RAP's, just a short walk away from Cedarvale station, does some of the best in the entire city.

Forest Hill

One of Toronto's oldest standing Middle Eastern restaurants, Jerusalem Restaurant, has been around for more than 40 years, and a quick trip along your commute for falafel, hummus and kabob will show you why.

Chaplin

For a truly retro taste of Canadian-Chinese cuisine is waiting for you at House of Chan. Around since the 1950's, here you can dive into a smorgasbord of Cantonese classics, or opt for a big, juicy steak. I don't judge, and neither does the team at House of Chan.

Avenue

The fittingly-named Crosstown Coffee Bar feels like a necessary addition to this list, and that's not only because it shares a name with the very subway line it now sits close to. The cafe serves Hale coffee beans and a selection of sweet treats that'll fuel you up for your commute.

Eglinton

At one of the city's busiest intersections, you have no shortage of fast food and chain options to choose from, but venture a few blocks south of the hustle and bustle to stalwart Italian deli, La Salumeria, and you can get your hands on a house sandwich that's totally one of a kind.

Mount Pleasant

A pioneer on the Toronto craft brewing scene, you can't go wrong with a visit to Granite Brewery for a cheeky pint and a bit of pub food to fuel you up for the rest of your commute. 

Leaside

A Bayview staple and permanent Michelin entry, Indian Street Food Co. delivers on all its promises.

Laird

Congratulations! You've made it halfway across the Crosstown. Celebrate with a Japanese food feast at Kintako Sushi on Laird Avenue, lauded as one of the best sushi spots in the neighbourhood.

Sunnybrook Park

Nothing to see here, folks. If you're hungry, it's best to keep on moving past this stop, because you won't find much by way of a hot meal here. That is, unless you bring leftovers from your prior stops along the line, or do some foraging for edible flora in the stop's namesake park.

Don Valley

Due north from Don Valley station (hey, didn't this station have a different name before?), you'll find The Queen Seafood Cuisine. Here, you can dig into a selection of Chinese seafood dishes as well as dim sum.

Aga Khan Park & Museum

The breathtaking Aga Khan Museum has its own restaurant, Diwan, although it is currently closed for a little refresh. In the meantime, you can still pick up light bites and caffeinated beverages at the museum's Courtyard Cafe.

Wynford

The slight exertion of a 15-minute stroll up from this station will be well rewarded with a kaiseki feast at Kaiseki Yu-Zen Hashimoto, which specializes in Japanese fine dining and a truly memorable experience.

Sloane

It's all too easy to miss the original location of Circles and Squares Bakery, which lives among industrial units just off Bermondsey, south of Eglinton, but you'd be remiss to do so. Here, you'll find some of the best baked treats in the city, so it's worth the walk.

O'Connor

Tucked away in Eglinton Square Shopping Centre, Ruby's Mediterranean Cuisine serves up some seriously droolworthy bites, like falafel, shawarma and kafta, on top of a handful of North American items like poutine and burgers.

Pharmacy & Hakimi Lebovic

Talk about a two-for-one deal. Located in Scarborough's The One Centre, Chatorey is, more or less, equidistant from both Pharmacy and Hakimi Lebovic stations. Stop by for a full suite of Indian-inspired snacks.

Golden Mile

The further one gets into Scarborough, the more bountiful the food options will become. At the heart of this local shopping district, you can score heaping bowls of noodle soup at the very popular Pho Saigon.

Birchmount

Shaaz Indian Cuisine, a funky halal spot that serves Indian, Saudi Arabian and Hakka dishes, is located just a stone's throw away from this station at the intersection of Eglinton and Birchmount.

Ionview

Speaking of Hakka cuisine, one stop over from Birchmount, you'll land on Chung Moi. This old-school spot has been a local stalwart for nearly 30 years and, once you lay eyes on their heaping portions and get a smell of sizzling Szechuan spices, you'll quickly understand why.

Kennedy

If all that crosstown travel has worked up a king-sized appetite, there's nowhere better to round out your Eglinton adventure than T-Bones. A retro relic, this spot serves diner staples and, yes, full T-bone steaks, at some seriously impressive prices, 24-hours a day.