Island Cafe

Island Cafe The Island Cafe. Your cozy getaway on Toronto Island! We are OPEN full time starting May 21! Come on over for an awesome brunch on our garden patio!
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We serve fresh pastries, locally roasted coffee, island-inspired drinks, and a new taqueria-themed menu—all in a stunning outdoor setting. We accept cash, debit, and credit cards

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We are proud to offer local beers on tap, and a selection of Ontario and international wines. Enjoy a cold beer or glass of sangria at our beautiful outdoor bar! We also offer custom cakes and catering

for your Island events! Check out our wall for the latest news about our special events, and Summer Concert Series.

Join us on July 24 at 7:00 PM for an evening with Nhapitapi😍Meaning “sweet sounds” in Shona, Nhapitapi brings together Z...
07/17/2026

Join us on July 24 at 7:00 PM for an evening with Nhapitapi😍
Meaning “sweet sounds” in Shona, Nhapitapi brings together Zimbabwean musicians, singers, and dancers in a vibrant celebration of African music and culture. Their sound blends traditional African rhythms with Afro-jazz, funk, reggae, rock, and ska, creating an experience that’s both deeply rooted and wonderfully uplifting.
🌿 Live music by the water
🍽️ Food & drinks available
🎶 July 24 | 7:00 PM
Take the ferry, grab a table, and experience the sweet sounds of Nhapitapi on the island.

🎸 Live Music at 📍The Island CafeJoin us on July 17 at 7 PM for a live performance by the Mike T. Kerr Trio.Blending jazz...
07/16/2026

🎸 Live Music at 📍The Island Cafe
Join us on July 17 at 7 PM for a live performance by the Mike T. Kerr Trio.
Blending jazz, country, ragtime, and swing, Mike’s energetic guitar style makes for the perfect summer evening by the water.

07/16/2026

Happy Pies will be popping up at The Island Cafe every long weekend this summer, as well as during the Toronto Island Folk Festival🍕❤️
Hear from Zorah as he walks us through the craft behind the pies that have everyone talking!
Come join us! We’re one ferry ride away!


Our patio is closed today, due to continued smoke. Our kiosk cafe and kiosk ice cream will remain open until 5pm.Art ses...
07/16/2026

Our patio is closed today, due to continued smoke.
Our kiosk cafe and kiosk ice cream will remain open until 5pm.
Art session is cancelled today, Thursday July 16❌

Sorry! Tonight’s show is cancelled due to bad air quality❌ IslandCafeTO is open ✅
07/15/2026

Sorry! Tonight’s show is cancelled due to bad air quality❌

IslandCafeTO is open ✅

Ireland’s stories were never meant to stay on the page.Join us at Island Cafe Backspace for an evening celebrating the l...
07/15/2026

Ireland’s stories were never meant to stay on the page.
Join us at Island Cafe Backspace for an evening celebrating the launch of Brideen — featuring readings, conversation, live music by kith and kin, an Irish Old-Fashioned, light bites, and the stories that connect generations across oceans.
📅 Monday, July 20
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Island Cafe Backspace
Paperback copies available for purchase, plus door prizes and a chance to win a Brideen audiobook. Reserve your spot via the link in bio🍀📚🎶

🚨The match today is delayed to 3pm ⚽️Visit our Link in bio if you haven’t booked your table yet😉 See you 📍Island Cafe ...
07/14/2026

🚨The match today is delayed to 3pm ⚽️
Visit our Link in bio if you haven’t booked your table yet😉 See you 📍Island Cafe

The Final deserves more than your living room.⚽ 🚨Watch the biggest match of the tournament with us on the patio, surroun...
07/13/2026

The Final deserves more than your living room.
⚽ 🚨Watch the biggest match of the tournament with us on the patio, surrounded by fellow fans, waterfront views, and all the excitement of championship day.

Tables are limited. Reserve yours through the link in bio.

Live on the island.Chuskupura brings the rich musical traditions of Ecuador’s Kichwa Nations to The Island Cafe on July ...
07/10/2026

Live on the island.
Chuskupura brings the rich musical traditions of Ecuador’s Kichwa Nations to The Island Cafe on July 15 at 7 PM.
🎶 Great music, waterfront views, and a summer evening worth slowing down for.
Visit our link in bio to reserve your seat😍

🎸 Live Music at The Island CafeJoin us on July 17 at 7 PM for a live performance by the Mike T. Kerr Trio.Blending jazz,...
07/10/2026

🎸 Live Music at The Island Cafe
Join us on July 17 at 7 PM for a live performance by the Mike T. Kerr Trio.
Blending jazz, country, ragtime, and swing, Mike’s energetic guitar style makes for the perfect summer evening by the water.
📍 Ward’s Island @ island cafe

Born in Toronto, Life Sized blends tender vocals with waves of strumming guitars and a rhythm section that thrives in be...
07/09/2026

Born in Toronto, Life Sized blends tender vocals with waves of strumming guitars and a rhythm section that thrives in beautiful chaos.
Drawing inspiration from 60s psychedelia, folk rock, and R&B, their music moves between introspection and celebration, from the quietly somber to the joyfully unruly.
Life Sized is the collaborative project of Alex Forsyth, Lee Rosensweet, Henry Lewis, Ian Mergelas, and Atticus Cabral.
Catch them live on July 10 at 7 PM for an evening of music that lingers long after the last song ends.

Reserve your table through the link in our bio.

Let’s get creative with nature! 🦆🐍🐸Kids will paint their very own wooden island animals while learning about the wildlif...
07/09/2026

Let’s get creative with nature! 🦆🐍🐸
Kids will paint their very own wooden island animals while learning about the wildlife that calls Toronto Island home. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, imagination, and outdoor fun!

📅 July 9 4pm to 6 pm & July 12 1 pm to 4 pm
🍎PWYC, suggested $10-20 per participant.

Summer is in your hands! ☀️🍉🌷
Kids will bring their favourite summer memories to life using colourful modelling clay.

📅 July 16 & July 19
🍎 PWYC, suggested $10-20 per participant.

What does your dream world look like?
Using magazine clippings, textures, and found objects, kids will create one-of-a-kind dreamscapes inspired by their imagination.
✨ There are no rules, just creativity!!

📅 July 23 & July 26
🍎 PWYC, suggested $10-20 per participant.

The messier, the better! 🌈
It’s Tie-Dye Party time! Bring a white T-shirt, socks, or any white clothing and transform it into a colourful masterpiece to take home.

📅 July 30 & August 2
🍎 PWYC, suggested $10-20 per participant.
Bring your creativity, we’ll bring the colour.

Let’s get creative with nature! 🦆🐍🐸Kids will paint their very own wooden island animals while learning about the wildlif...
07/08/2026

Let’s get creative with nature! 🦆🐍🐸
Kids will paint their very own wooden island animals while learning about the wildlife that calls Toronto Island home. It’s the perfect mix of creativity, imagination, and outdoor fun!

📅 July 9 4pm to 6 pm & July 12 1 pm to 4 pm
🍎 $20 includes all materials plus a vegetarian snack.
Swipe for more fun 👉

Summer is in your hands! ☀️🍉🌷
Kids will bring their favourite summer memories to life using colourful modelling clay.

📅 July 16 & July 19
🍎 $20 includes all materials plus a vegetarian snack.
Reserve your little artist’s spot through the link in our bio!

What does your dream world look like?
Using magazine clippings, textures, and found objects, kids will create one-of-a-kind dreamscapes inspired by their imagination.
✨ There are no rules, just creativity.

📅 July 23 & July 26
🍎 $20 includes all materials plus a vegetarian snack.
Reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

The messier, the better! 🌈
It’s Tie-Dye Party time! Bring a white T-shirt, socks, or any white clothing and transform it into a colourful masterpiece to take home.

📅 July 30 & August 2
🍎 $20 includes all materials plus a vegetarian snack.
Bring your creativity, we’ll bring the colour.
Reserve your spot through the link in our bio!

⚽ The tournament is heating up, and so is our back patio.July 14 🕐1pmJuly 15 🕒3pmJoin us at The Island Cafe as we transf...
07/07/2026

⚽ The tournament is heating up, and so is our back patio.
July 14 🕐1pm
July 15 🕒3pm
Join us at The Island Cafe as we transform our outdoor space into the perfect spot to catch the action.
Reserve your table through the link in bio.

🎾 Wimbledon reaches its final stages, and we’re showing every match.Women’s Semi-Finals — July 9Women’s Final — July 11M...
07/06/2026

🎾 Wimbledon reaches its final stages, and we’re showing every match.
Women’s Semi-Finals — July 9
Women’s Final — July 11
Men’s Semi-Finals — July 10
Men’s Final — July 12
📍Join us at The Island Cafe for great food, cold drinks, and all the action from tennis’ most prestigious tournament.
Visit our link in bio to reserve your table today☀️

Big match coming up?We’ve got the screens, the food, the drinks, and the space for your crew.⚽ Host your watch party wit...
07/04/2026

Big match coming up?
We’ve got the screens, the food, the drinks, and the space for your crew.
⚽ Host your watch party with us.
Book through the link in bio.

🎶 Live Music at The Island Cafe 🎶Join us on Friday, July 10th for an unforgettable evening with Nii Osabu.A celebrated G...
07/03/2026

🎶 Live Music at The Island Cafe 🎶
Join us on Friday, July 10th for an unforgettable evening with Nii Osabu.
A celebrated Ghanaian highlife musician, songwriter, and producer, Nii has performed at festivals and venues across Canada, captivating audiences with his vibrant blend of African traditional music and highlife rhythms.
Now he’s bringing that energy to Ward’s Island.
🌿 Live music by the water
🍽️ Great food & drinks
☀️ Island vibes

Golden hour starts here.🌅 Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM – 6 PM🍹 June 1 – September 30Join us for drinks, waterfront views, and...
07/02/2026

Golden hour starts here.

🌅 Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM – 6 PM
🍹 June 1 – September 30
Join us for drinks, waterfront views, and one of the best sunset and skyline experiences in the city.

Their fathers started the band years ago.Today, they’re carrying on the tradition and bringing that signature Southern O...
06/30/2026

Their fathers started the band years ago.
Today, they’re carrying on the tradition and bringing that signature Southern Ontario rock ‘n’ roll sound to The Island Cafe.
Join us for live music by the water🎶😍

One order of our Jerk Pork Tacos may not be enough! 🔥😉
06/29/2026

One order of our Jerk Pork Tacos may not be enough! 🔥😉

Come cook with Katie on Island Cafe. This class is geared for parents and children. Each ticket is good for one parent a...
06/29/2026

Come cook with Katie on Island Cafe. This class is geared for parents and children. Each ticket is good for one parent and one child to enjoy a day of cooking at the Island Cafe with Chef Katie Leckie. Katie brings a wealth of cooking knowledge to the Island Cafe to host you for a day of cooking. At the end of the class you will enjoy the meal you cooked and bring home a bunch of leftovers. Appropriate for children aged 8-12 yrs old. Check out the menu below:

Menu

Miso Ginger Cucumber salad
Bun Cha Pork Pucks with maple syrup,
vermicelli noodle nets and accoutrements
(vegetarian option available)
Quick Daikon and Carrot pickles
Tahini Rye Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Minty Lemonade

$150 per parent/child pair

Looking for a fresh new shirt? Try on a Island Cafe t-shirt😍🌴
06/29/2026

Looking for a fresh new shirt? Try on a Island Cafe t-shirt😍🌴

06/28/2026

Planning a watch party? We’ve got the food, the drinks, and the perfect space to bring everyone together😍
Book your group today! Link in bio😉🔥⚽️🍻

06/26/2026

🎶 Live music Wednesdays & Fridays!
Reserve your seat now! Link in bio!

Address

45 Channel Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5J2C4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8pm
Sunday 8:30am - 8pm

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