Best Patios in North York
Toronto patio season is short. Here is where to spend it without leaving North York.
Quick Takeaway: The strongest North York patios are Auberge du Pommier's terrace for atmosphere, Miller Tavern for space, Cafe Landwer for people watching on Yonge, and Cactus Club for a busy social night.
Auberge du Pommier
4150 Yonge Street
The best patio in North York, and it is not particularly close. A terrace attached to two restored 1860s cottages, quiet and green, with fine dining service. Reserve the terrace specifically. Closed Sundays.
Miller Tavern
3885 Yonge Street
A large and genuinely popular patio at Yonge and York Mills. Ask for patio seating when you book, because it fills first. Art deco interior if the weather turns.
Cafe Landwer
5000 Yonge Street
Right on Yonge with wide sidewalks, so this is the people watching patio. Open from 8am, which makes it one of the few good morning patios in the area. Fair warning, Yonge Street is six lanes here and it is not quiet.
Cactus Club Cafe
4841 Yonge Street
Busy, social and reliable. Good for groups. Open until 1am on weekends.
Evviva Breakfast and Lunch
5221 Yonge Street
Daytime only, closing between 4pm and 5pm, but the best breakfast patio option on the strip.
A Note on Condo Terraces
Some of the best outdoor space in North York is not a restaurant at all. Several Yonge corridor buildings have rooftop terraces with barbecues and lounge seating that residents barely use. When I tour buildings with clients, this is one of the first amenities I check.
Q&A for Fast Answers
Q: What is the best patio in North York?
A: The terrace at Auberge du Pommier, 4150 Yonge Street, is the top choice for atmosphere, set against restored 1860s cottages with fine dining service.
Q: Are there patios near Yonge and Sheppard?
A: Yes. Cafe Landwer at 5000 Yonge Street and Cactus Club Cafe at 4841 Yonge Street both have street facing patios within walking distance of Sheppard Yonge station.
Outdoor space matters more than buyers expect, whether it is a patio down the street or a terrace in your building. Book your free consultation with Felipe Lopez, REALTOR® at RE/MAX Realtron.