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 Cafe 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 and Ouzeri, stay open until the wee hours, even on weeknights.
