20 Best Lunch Restaurants in Toronto
20 Toronto restaurants worth the midday plan — from quick business lunches to longer weekend meals.
Who this guide is for
The best lunch spots in Toronto understand that the midday meal has a different pace. These picks balance speed, quality, and room energy for everything from a working lunch to a leisurely Saturday. Picks span Kensington Market, East Chinatown and Scarborough.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. Momo Kensington market
- 2. Haidilao Hot Pot Toronto Downtown
- 3. Di An Vietnamese Cuisine Scarborough
- 4. The Burger Monk (Flame Grilled)
- 5. Machida Shoten (College St)
- 6. Crack Burger Toronto
- 7. Placos Tacos Mexican Food & Bar
- 8. Sprouty
- 9. Social Llama Cafe
- 10. Rose's Viet Subs
- 11. Gyubee Japanese Grill (Bloor)
- 12. Lebanese Garden
- 13. Laylak Lebanese Cuisine Toronto
- 14. Rikki Tikki
- 15. PHO DAY
- 16. Pho Hue (Vietnamese Cuisine 最美味的越南河粉汤)
- 17. Lang Chai Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
- 18. Mabelle Turkish Restaurant
- 19. Grandma Kitchen阿婆私房菜
- 20. Woojoo Bunsik - Bloor
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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