Square Boy is one of the best contemporary restaurants in Toronto for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Danforth.
Square Boy has been making the same quiet argument on the Danforth, and sixty years of cash-only loyalty suggests it does not need to raise its voice.
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Square Boy is an easy yes in Danforth when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chicken Souvlaki Dinner and Gyros on a Pita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,783 Google reviews.
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Square Boy is a Contemporary restaurant located in Danforth, Toronto. Square Boy has been making the same quiet argument on the Danforth, and sixty years of cash-only loyalty suggests it does not need to raise its voice.
Square Boy is best for date night, group dinner, cocktail bar, east end dinner, lively, stylish. Square Boy is an easy yes in Danforth when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chicken Souvlaki Dinner and Gyros on a Pita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,783 Google reviews.
Square Boy is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 2,783 reviews
Start with Chicken Souvlaki Dinner, Gyros on a Pita and Banquet Burger. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Square Boy holds a 9.2 Google rating from 2,783 reviews. Square Boy is an easy yes in Danforth when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chicken Souvlaki Dinner and Gyros on a Pita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,783 Google reviews.
Square Boy is located at 875 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Square Boy is tagged for date night dining. Square Boy is an easy yes in Danforth when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chicken Souvlaki Dinner and Gyros on a Pita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 2,783 Google reviews.
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