café/bar
We’re part of The Theatre Centre, but we are also our own thing. A workspace, a coffee shop, a bar, a performance space, a gathering place. Coffee, cocktails, delicious treats, and free wifi—spend an hour or the whole day. This place is for you.
*holiday hours
The Theatre Centre Café/Bar will be open for reduced hours during the holiday season.
December 23: 10am-5pm
December 24-26: CLOSED
December 27-30: 10am-5pm
December 31-January 1: CLOSED
January 2: 10am-5pm
January 3 (Regular Hours Resume): 8:30am-6pm
hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am-6pm
Saturdays: 9am-6pm
Sundays: 10am-6pm
On performance nights we are often open late!
happy hour
$10 spritzes 3-6pm every day!
coffee, tea & cocktails
Barista drinks, $2.50 drip coffee, and great selections of tea. We’ve got a full shelf of booze — ask about our happy hour specials!
*We use classic coffee from Rufino Espresso
sweet and savoury treats
Our Baker In Residence, Akash Swar, designs a rotating menu of scones, cookies, and cakes baked daily in our kitchen.
Try our popular savoury scones and the vegetarian breakfast sandwich!
a gathering place
Come spend an hour, or the whole day.
Find some gems in our little free library (all books are free to take). If you sit by our large café windows, you’ll get a full view of our pollinator garden (full of native Toronto plants) and their bee-sitors!
café/bar rental
The café/bar is a wonderful space to host many kinds of events from book launches to comedy nights, birthdays, karaoke parties, meetings, and more. If you have questions, check out our handy FAQ.
If you’re interested in renting the café, please fill out this rental form and we’ll get back to you. We look forward to hosting your next event!
![audiences debate and raise their hands to the questions of RAP SHEETS trivia](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rapsheets_1-500x500.jpg)
![illustrations of characters, dancing and posing, wearing fun vibrant outfits.](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/wegolow-500x500.jpg)
![Stewart performs to the audience against the beautiful night city view](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/stewartconcert1-copy-500x500.jpg)
Private events and parties — starting at $1250 for a night
The Theatre Centre café/bar can be your next spot for private events and parties! We offer competitive rates in a great spot in the city (right on Queen Street West/Lisgar Street), friendly staff, and good vibes. Specially designed cocktails? Fun lights? Let’s chat about what’s possible. Please fill out this rental form and we’ll get back to you. We look forward to hosting your next event!
Independent artists — starting at $0 for a night
For independent artists, we often waive our rental rates, depending on space and staff availability at The Theatre Centre. We don’t charge commission for merch table or your ticket sales.
Have an idea? Tell us what you need! Please fill out this rental form and our bookings committee will get back to you.
Nonprofits and Community organizations — starting at $625 for a night
The Theatre Centre has been a long term rental space for many nonprofits in the city. If our café (or any other space at The Theatre Centre) inspires you, please fill out this rental form and our bookings committee will get back to you with our nonprofit rates!
baked goods
Our menu changes on the regular, but we almost always have some type of cookie, loaf, square, sandwich, scone (if you get here early enough) and we always have all the drinks. Our Baker in Residence, Akash Swar, is often in the kitchen baking something brand new. If something smells good, make sure to try them before they’re gone. If you really love something, let us know so that we can bake it more often!
Interested in ordering in bulk? Send your questions to our baker in residence at [email protected]
![dark chocolaty cookie with specks of chips, m&ms, pretzels](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/snackattack-500x500.jpg)
![big round Chocolate chip cookies](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/breakfastsand_4-500x500.jpg)
![brownie with chocolate on one side, oreo crumble on the other](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Brownie-500x500.jpg)
![cute mini round apple pies and lavender cookie sandwiches](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/appliepie-500x500.jpg)
![fluffy yellow scone with specks of cheddar and chives](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Scones-500x500.jpg)
![two big pieces of tofu with spicy sauce, arugula](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/breakfastsand_2-500x500.jpg)
![English muffin surrounding melty yellow cheddar cheese, arugula, and soppressata ham](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/breakfastsand_1-500x500.jpg)
![Slice of chicken pot pie filled with chicken and beans](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/breakfastsand_3-500x500.jpg)
![Crispy fluffy slices of pastry filled with spinach and cheese](https://theatrecentre.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/spinach_4-500x500.jpg)
café/bar team!
Drawings made by the super talented barista, Shannon!
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Header: The Theatre Centre café/bar. Photo by Jae Yang