Top 5 patios in Toronto

Foodism described Grape Witches' back patio as dog-friendly and weather-proof, decorated by local artists and filled with foliage and a fountain. TasteToronto called it a secret-garden-like space for natural wines and snacks. Narcity wrote that visitors walk through the bottle shop into a secluded backyard complete with string lights, a fountain and colour.

• “The only thing more glorious than Grape Witches' shop is their dog-friendly, weather-proof back patio, which opens on May 9. The foliage-heavy space, complete with an iconic fountain, was decorated by local artists and designers.”

  Foodism · best-of list · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “You walk through the bottle shop before entering the secluded backyard complete with string lights, a fountain and colour.”

  Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “Flaunting a newly renovated, weather-proofed patio, the team at Grape Witches is embracing the season of outdoor sipping with open arms.”

  TasteToronto · best-of list · August 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Grape Witches's website

blogTO called Queen's Harbour one of the city's ultimate destinations for dining and drinking al fresco, noting its patio seating along the east side and a retractable roof that opens the back half of the restaurant to the outdoors. Narcity called it massive, glamorous and one of the city's biggest summer destinations.

• “The mother of all waterfront restaurants in Toronto has officially opened its doors at 245 Queens Quay W., and it's secured a spot among the city's ultimate destinations for dining and drinking al fresco.”

  blogTO, Phoebe Knight · best-of list · July 16, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Queen's Harbour is massive, glamorous and truly impossible to ignore, even if you tried. Between its two patios, retractable roof and waterfront location, it's one of the city's biggest summer destinations.”

  Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “Queens Harbour will feature a massive outdoor patio with over 800 seats and a retractable roof.”

  Now Toronto, Anushka Yadav · news · June 18, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Queen's Harbour's website

TasteToronto wrote that Pennies draws half the population of the city's west end. Narcity said it is loud and lively, and it always feels like someone at the next table is having the time of their life.

• “Not every patio needs to be fancy, and Pennies is proof of that. It's loud, it's got a punch, and it always feels like someone at the next table is having the time of their life.”

  Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• “Can't find your friends? They're at Pennies, along with half the population of the city's west end.”

  TasteToronto · best-of list · August 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Foodism described The Drake's Sky Yard rooftop as a covered and heated space good for brunching, afternoon drinks or dinner. Narcity wrote that The Drake lets you move from the street-level cafe patio to the Sky Yard rooftop, which has views, DJs, a live-fire grill and a photo booth.

• “We've spent many a blurry night on The Drake's infamous rooftop patio, The Sky Yard. The covered and heated beauty is a great spot for weekend brunching, afternoon drinks or dinner.”

  Foodism · best-of list · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “The Drake gives you the chance to patio crawl without actually leaving the building. With rooftop views, DJs, a live-fire grill, a photo booth, and a constantly updated atmosphere.”

  Narcity, Lauren DiBenedetto · best-of list · August 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: The Drake's website

Foodism described Bandit Brewery's expansive patio as a spot that feels like it is away from the street despite sitting right on Dundas West, and noted dogs are welcome. TasteToronto called it Roncesvalles' go-to destination for patio beers, with trees, picnic benches and greenery.

• “Bandit Brewery's expansive patio feels like a hidden oasis, despite being right on Dundas West, or perhaps it's because dogs can get in on the patio action? Either way, it's the perfect place to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon.”

  Foodism · best-of list · May 7, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “A former auto-shop turned brewery, this craft taproom and patio is Roncesvalles' go-to destination for patio beers. With trees adorned in twinkly lights, picnic benches and lush greenery.”

  TasteToronto · best-of list · August 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Bandit Brewery's website