Sleepless in Toronto: What to Do When the Midnight Munchies Attack
We've all heard of cities that never sleep. Well, Toronto isn't one of them. The city's restaurant scene starts to doze off around 10pm, even on weekends. Sure, there are 24-hour doughnut shops, but if you're looking for something more substantial, try one of the following late-night options.
- Hair of the Dog sounds like a bar, but it's a low-key restaurant in Toronto's Gay Village that's open every night till 2am. The eclectic menu includes plenty of seafood and Asian-inspired dishes. 425 Church St. tel. 416/964-2708. Subway: College.
- Happy Seven serves Chinese food in a kitschy setting until 5am.
- Rodney's Oyster House is open till 1am 6 nights a week, with the city's freshest oysters served in a relaxed, informal restaurant (just remember the patio closes before the rest of the restaurant does).
- 7 West Café is open 24 hours a day. Delish sandwiches and pasta platters hit the spot. Those with serious sugar cravings can indulge in cakes and pies from several of the city's best bakers. 7 Charles St. W. tel. 416/928-9041. Subway: Yonge/Bloor.
- If you're on the Danforth, you're in luck: Many of the terrific Greek tavernas and restaurants there, like Myth, stay open until the wee hours, even on weeknights.
