O&B Canteen

Name: O&B Canteen
Address: 330 King Street W, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 3X2
Telephone: (647) 288-4710
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

1668 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

O&B Canteen is a bright and casual restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District at the TIFF Lightbox. Canteen’s all-day menu draws inspiration from simple recipes using fresh ingredients. Chef-prepared offerings range from housemade soups and sandwiches to hearty salads and tasty mains.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 288-4710
Website
http://obcanteen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ryan Lister
Catering
Our partner restaurant Luma and Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering offer full off-site catering opportunities throughout the entire TIFF Bell Lightbox facility including the sixth floor event space and outdoor amphitheatre.

Location
330 King Street W, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON M5V 3X2
Neighbourhood
Entertainment District
Cross Street
King and John Streets
Parking details
Paid parking is available underneath the TIFF Bell Lightbox and there are plenty of private lots within a short walking distance. Street parking can also be found nearby.
Public transit
By subway, exit at St. Andrew station on Yonge-University Spadina line, north west corner. Travel two blocks west on King Street. By streetcar, access the King St. (504) streetcar to John St.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Weekend Brunch
Multiple dates available
Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 10am–4pm to enjoy everyone’s favourite meal! Nothing says brunch like waking up late on the weekend and heading out for the best cross-over meal we could imagine. Whether you’re in the mood for some classics, like our Canteen Breakfast and Avocado Toast, or looking to kick your brunch in overdrive with our Love my Tender & French Toast with crispy fried chicken tenders, harmonizing flawlessly with cinnamon-infused challah bread and a generous drizzle of mixed berry compote and organic maple syrup, we’ve got a dish for you. So join us for our carefully curated brunch creations. Your tastebuds with thank you!
New Year's Specials
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us Dec 31 starting from 3pm and add a touch of glamour to your toast and as we bid farewell to the year gone by and welcome the possibilities of the year ahead. Embrace the excitement of 2025 with our exquisite New Year’s Eve Dinner Specials. Elevate your evening with Korean Fried Pork Belly Bites or dig into a Truffle Steak Sandwich before you say “see you later” to 2024 with the sweetness of a Black Forest Baked Alaska with amarena cherries, meringue, chocolate sponge cake, and vanilla ice cream. Book your table today!

Offers

Half-priced Wine Thursday
Multiple dates available
Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
If Thursday has you thirsty, what better excuse to relax and unwind than with half-priced bottles of wine! Whether you’re joining us for a boozy lunch, celebratory dinner, or a quick bite, we’re ready to make all your vino dreams come true. Raise your glasses with us every Thursday!
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.,Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Whether you’re looking to wind down after a long day at work or kickstart your night out with friends, join us Tuesday–Saturday, 3–6pm and 8pm until close for that magical time of discounted drinks. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails like a Moscow Mule or dive into a $6 beer while you dine on delectable bites. Join us for a happy hour that is easy on the wallet but heavy on the atmosphere!

Popular dishes

What 1,668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

O&B Canteen offers "amazing food" and "great service," making it a popular choice for pre-theatre dining. Guests appreciate the "delicious, fresh, and fun" menu options, with standout items like the tuna bowl and signature cocktails. While some reviews note inconsistencies, the restaurant excels in creating memorable dining experiences with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

1,668 Reviews

T
Taivi
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was with my nieces for a theatre night - this place was perfect! Awesome attitude from staff - great kids menu, crayons provided for drawing and everyone felt at home (with a couple of memorable pieces of artwork resulting). Loved the menu choices for kids and adults. Perfect for pre-show dining) - and noise level still allowed for easy conversation. Will return!
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Ellen
VIP
Toronto
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I’m not one to gush so take this as an excellent review. Service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious. I wish their menu was a more extensive as I am a picky eater. This is a great pre show dining experience.
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James
Toronto
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I highly recommend this restaurant. Very affordable. Good selection of food. Good size portions. Excellent staff.
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Judy
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good. Food was ok. Actually the menu isn’t the best. Could be better choices I think. Otherwise very nice. Will go Back for sure.
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colleen
Toronto
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was our favourite pre theatre lunch spot. The food was excellent and diverse and consistent. They made the best spicy Caesars. Now their food is mediocre, not imaginative and fairly pricey . The dill pickle Caesar had no dill ,no pickle ,very watery Clamato juice , limp celery, and a few pickled vegetables that looked like they had expired a couple weeks ago. A simple classic 101 cocktail butchered. I had the single slice of avocado toast ( the bread was delicious but untoasted) and my husband had an egg McMuffin Sammy, 2 cocktails. That worked out to be over $40 per person. From the murmuring around the very close neighbouring tables others felt the same way about the menus and the food. Such a shame. The staff were friendly and polite, so I’ll give them that, but we will not be repeat customers.
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Lois
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Customer service was great. We ordered a Benny with medium eggs and they were very runny and barely cooked. The toast on the avocados was so hard I couldn’t cut it and had to send it back. Second time around was better!
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S
Susan
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Location great as close to theatres. Service was attentive and friendly. All 4 of us had the steak and we were very pleased with it. Birthday “girl” enjoyed dessert on the house. We were there after a matinee and would have appreciated being able to linger a little longer however we were informed that there was a reservation waiting for our table so we left sooner than we had hoped but we were there for 2 hours. Would recommend especially for theatre crowd.
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Laurine
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
waiters were fast and friendly and food was Very good
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Karim
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Not a good value for money option. The food was not the greatest and the servers were rushing us.
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Eileen
Toronto
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Unfortunately it didn’t go well today. Fish tacos were cold, tacos stale and our other order was incorrect / that food was good though. First time this has happened.
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O&B Canteen is rated 4.2 stars by 1668 OpenTable diners.

O&B Canteen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

330 King Street W, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON M5V 3X2

Additional information

Cross Street
King and John Streets
Neighbourhood
Entertainment District
Hours of Operation
Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Canadian, Comfort Food, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Paid parking is available underneath the TIFF Bell Lightbox and there are plenty of private lots within a short walking distance. Street parking can also be found nearby.
Public transit
By subway, exit at St. Andrew station on Yonge-University Spadina line, north west corner. Travel two blocks west on King Street. By streetcar, access the King St. (504) streetcar to John St.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ryan Lister
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://obcanteen.com/
Phone number
(647) 288-4710
Catering
Our partner restaurant Luma and Oliver & Bonacini Events and Catering offer full off-site catering opportunities throughout the entire TIFF Bell Lightbox facility including the sixth floor event space and outdoor amphitheatre.

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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O&B Canteen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Weekend Brunch

New Year's Specials

Offers

Half-priced Wine Thursday

Happy Hour

Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Canteen Burger

Big Green Burger

Menu

What 1,668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does O&B Canteen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is O&B Canteen restaurant rated?

Does O&B Canteen offer gift cards?

Is O&B Canteen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card