On a warm summer day, there’s nothing quite like sipping a cold drink on a patio—especially in the lively streets (and rooftops) of Toronto! There are plenty of patios nestled in the city offering great sips, bites, and vibes—if you know where to look. You’re going to want to visit these patios before summer is over!
Here are 8 of the best patios to visit in Toronto:
Grape Witches
Visit Grape Witches at 1247 Dundas Street West to sip over 350 natural wines on its relaxing front or back patio! The back patio is fully covered, offering weather protection and much-needed shade on a hot summer day, and features an adorable fountain, adding to the serene ambiance. Oh, and it’s dog friendly!
Pennies
If you’re in the mood for affordable bevies and easy bites in a bright and fun atmosphere, head over to Pennies. The patio has an assortment of picnic tables and benches (and umbrellas for extra shade), perfecting for enjoying a few drinks nd laughs with friends!
Sky Yard At The Drake Hotel
Enjoy a weekend brunch, sunset dinner, or evening cocktail on the rooftop patio of The Drake Hotel! Overlooking Toronto’s iconic Queen West neighborhood, Sky Yard provides great views alongside its thoughtful artistic design (and impressive food and drinks).
Bellwoods Brewery
Bellwoods Brewery’s Ossington location has a dreamy patio with a white picket fence, giving the ultimate backyard vibes, great for enjoying a specialty beer (or two). The brewery is known for its wide selection of tasty house-brewed beers.
Sunnys Chinese
Inspired by the high energy dining cultures found throughout China, Sunnys offers regional chinese food, that yes, you can enjoy patio-side! From noodles, skewers, slushies, and more, you’re sure to leave Sunnys vibrat patio feeling full and satisfied.
The Rooftop At The Broadview Hotel
Who doesn’t love a rooftop bar on a nice summer day? The Rooftop at The Broadview Hotel in the east end of Toronto is a must-visit if you love great food, delicious drinks, and picturesque views!
The Porch
Tourists and locals alike flock to The Porch to enjoy cocktail-filled sand buckets, ice-cold margaritas, and, of course, spectacular views. It offers views of the CN Tower and is just three blocks from the Rogers Centre. If you find yourself craving a drink while downtown and are up for lively party vibes, head over to this rooftop patio!
KŌST
Sitting 44 stories up on Bisha Hotel’s rooftop is Kōst restaurant; inspired by the Baja Peninsula, Kōst offers a quick escape to the California coastline right here in Toronto. Its infinity pool provides a refreshing element to the elevated patio dining experience, which features seasonal menus with modern cuisine and fresh cocktails.
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The iconic iced tea, now with 5% alcohol, is bringing back our fave ‘90s trends for its OG price tag, and we’re here for it!
You’ve likely seen the platform sandals in shop windows, noticed the return of low-rise jeans, or maybe even purchased a pair of your dad’s favourite New Balances. The ‘90s are new again, so it’s only fitting that AriZona Hard – a ‘90s staple now with 5% alcohol, is bringing back some of our fave ‘90s trends this summer for the great buy of ¢99, inspired by the original Green Tea tall can.
We all love a retro look and an even better deal, and Canadians can look no further than 90stalgiadrop.ca for some ultimate finds this summer.
Starting August 2 at 1:00 p.m. EST, Canadians can get their hands on a timeless accessory: a chunky, big-faced digital watch. Inspired by AriZona Hard’s Lemon Iced Tea flavour, this bold statement piece is primed to stand the test of time – and turn a few heads – so you can enjoy summer around the clock.
There’s no time like the present (or the ‘90s of course), so set your watches for the chance to snag one of these items – they will go fast, it’s first come, first served while quantities last!
You can visit @arizonahardca for more information or 90stalgiadrop.ca to subscribe to the AriZona Hard e-newsletter for updates on drop timing and more merch to come this summer.
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Is it officially summer now? McDonald’s Summer Drink Days have finally arrived across the country today and there’s an exclusive deal.
If you order through the McDonald’s app, you can get ANY SIZE fountain drink or iced coffee for just $1 (plus tax).
Additionally, while making a purchase through the app, you’ll collect points to eventually use for free food at the fast-food chain. A win-win.
You can also walk into any participating locations to enjoy the drink days in which the fountain and iced coffee beverages begin at $1 for a small and increase by $0.25 per size.
McDonald’s is also offering a medium Vanilla Chai, Coffee Frappé, or smoothie for just $2 (plus tax).
Don’t miss out on trying its brand new Peach Passionfruit Smoothie, made with all the good stuff like real fruit purée and yogurt.
Happy early Summer!
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Let us introduce to you the best new drink of the summer—the Georgian Bay Half Smash!™ This craft cocktail in a can has been flying off store shelves and once you try it, you’ll understand why!
Crafted by Georgian Bay Spirit Co™, the same Canadians who created the record-breaking Gin Smash,™ The Half Smash has all the same great flavour but with half the alcohol, sugar and calories!
One could say, it’s smashing expectations!
And the timing for this new bevvy couldn’t be better considering the rise in low alcohol preferences today. Not only is this gin-based craft cocktail in a can fewer than 100 calories it’s also 2.5% alcohol, so you can sip away without going overboard.
Denzil Wadds, co-founder of Georgian Bay Spirit Co raves about their latest innovation as it fits the bill for weekday lunches, post-yoga sips and for any mindful drinkers who want to indulge in a full-flavour cocktail without overindulging in alcohol or calories.
We love seeing small Canadian brands really making a splash in the market, which the Georgian Bay Spirit Co has done over the past few years. They’re now one of the top ten canned cocktails in Canada, going head-to-head with the big global brands! Go Canada! That definitely speaks volumes about their taste and quality.
There are two flavours that you can try out. The Georgian Bay Half Smash Peach™, which is made with Georgian Bay™ Gin and enhanced with juicy peach, lime, and fresh mint, and the Georgian Bay Half Smash Citrus™, which contains Georgian Bay Gin and accented with flavours of Japanese yuzu, fresh lime, and a herbaceous hint of rosemary.
These refreshing craft cocktails are available at liquor stores across the country, so grab a can (or two) today and try them out for yourself! You can thank us later.
Our fave way to enjoy the Half Smash is on its own, but if you’re feeling fancy, you can totally spice it up with the recipe below.
Cheers!
Peach Smash Mimosa
3oz Georgian Bay Peach Half Smash™
1.5oz Orange Juice
3oz Prosecco
Add ingredients to a sparkling wine glass, garnish with a peach slice and enjoy.
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