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

1455 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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O&B Canteen is a bright and casual restaurant located in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District at the TIFF Bell 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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(647) 288-4710
Website
http://obcanteen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Wilson
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
Neighborhood
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!

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What 1,455 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
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Gluten-free-friendly
Old Toronto
Healthy
Old Toronto
Great for outdoor dining
Old Toronto
Vegetarian-friendly

1,455 Reviews

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Munchie
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
My party of six and I were very satisfied with our short quick dinner at o &B canteen. We were late past our reservation but they still held it . We were so short on time as we had a show to get to. Our server was amazing, promptly took our order, and served it within 15-20mins. Fasted service we have ever received in a sit down restaurant. Very good food, great service!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was perfect for a pre-theatre experience! Everything was timed beautifully, and we were served by a friendly, attentive server. Everyone was the same; I felt like we were dining in an establishment that valued both their guests and their staff equally. A perfect recipe for success. Bravo to O&B Canteen, and thank you!
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ScottA
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
O&B Canteen is the fantastic option for a pre-matinee theatre brunch - Service is always excellent and the food is creative and really tasty.
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Bella714
Chicago
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
Service was great. Food was ok. Had steak and eggs. The steak was a bit tough.
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Theatregoer
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience2
Our server was excellent and the new suggested menu items were amazing!! We did make an online reservation and were seated at a random table in middle of the walkway between two other tables (There were two like this in the restaurant). I didn’t feel comfortable sitting at this table and asked to be moved, our server spoke to the manager who said nothing else was available and were told we weren’t allowed to move. We decided to leave, and then as we were were leaving a table close by became available and our server moved us. I can understand not being moved or accommodating a request in a full restaurant. There were 2 other empty tables for 2 and 6 tables for 4 open. It wasn’t a great start to our meal but thanks to Preet for making our evening so enjoyable and moving us before we left to go elsewhere. We eat here often and will be sure to request a booth or table along the window moving forward. Thanks Preet and chef for saving our experience!!
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foodie
San Diego
66 reviews
3.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Service was slow; spicy tuna pokey bowl was overpowered by the sauce; calamari not crisp. Very average.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
It is perfect before a movie. I had the fish and chips and found them both very very salty. Service was great and will go again but choose something else. It is a little noisy and definitely make reservations. I did enjoy the happy hour rose.
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KingWest
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great and friendly service and a menu with decent variety. Taco appetizers continue to excel. Good selection of wines, Shiraz was our choice this time. Smashburgers were ok but a bit less oil would be good. The folks at the coffee bar really know their stuff. My flat white was right on point.
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warren
Toronto
107 reviews
vip
2.0
107 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
A real disappointment. I’ve been to this restaurant before and have enjoyed it. The service was terrific and the location is great. The “avocado salad “would have been more accurately called the “iceberg lettuce salad with specks of avocado”. Really disappointing as it was difficult to find any avocado at all. Fortunately, when asked the manager provided some additional avocado. In addition, the” extra protein” for the salad: chicken tenders was $10 for five little pieces of chicken.. In previous years, the food portions seem to be ample. But something has changed.
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birthday5
Toronto
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
I thought your beet salad was too vinegary, the figs overdone and the presentation poor The mushroom soup was just ok
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Lulu
Toronto
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I Love canteen. Very consistently good. Great casual ambiance and experience. Perfect for a nite out at the theatre.
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VeraW
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Have eaten here many times and it’s always excellent ! Creative cocktails!
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MargaretK
Toronto
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
When we go to one of the theatres on King Street, we have fallen into the habit of having brunch first at the O&B Canteen. The service is friendly and efficient, and there is an interesting choice of brunch type dishes. I usually go for the traditional breakfast, but this time I tried the Cinnamon French Toast and it was excellent.
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PaulaS
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Some food too spicy for people. Should be more accurate on descriptions of food
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AnneH
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
As always O&B delivered reliably. They were very helpful with my non mushroom eating vegetarian children I was with, who wanted the Mac and cheese. Thank you!
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JanetG
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Super convenient when going to the theatre; Our server was great as one of our party was unavoidably arriving much later than planned. Enjoyed a lovely glass of rose bubbles and delicious chips & avocado while waiting for her arrival. Tuna poke bowl was amazing; mushroom pesto pizza was meh…
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NadiaT
Toronto
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and exceptional service. Only thing is that it was my birthday and nothing was given my the restaurant as a treat.
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Joieberd
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
We were seated promptly when we arrived. The food was very good and we finished wit lots of time to get to the theatre.
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RonS
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice to get back to lunch at restaurant. Service good but server was too busy to check on coffee after meal. Food tasty, and will return.
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JacquelineH
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
It was nice over all. Excellent service and great atmosphere, however, the the portions were very small for the price point and quality. For example I got the pasta. It was a vegetarian dish and it was a main course option for something like $26. It came in a small bowl and the dish only filled 1/3 of the bowl. For a vegetarian pasta dish with relatively cheap ingredients for a main course item it was decidedly too small. If I’m going to pay for a main course it’s upsetting to be given an appetizer sized portion of food. If not for being able to have some my partners steak, which was cooked beautifully, I would have left starving - or be forced to buy some other over priced small portion food option.
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MarilynD
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our Sunday brunch. The service was prompt, our server courteous and helpful. The food was delicious. We made a reservation for our next Brunch before we left. Thank you.
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LilianneG
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
The restaurant was clearly having a problem in their kitchen. We waited an hour to get our food. It was not the wait staff, as there were many waiters and our waiter came by many times to apologize for the wait. The manager was also seen trying to help out. We appreciate being compensated 15% off our bill for the long wait.
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BusinessLunch
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The service is excellent and the food came out very quickly! I didn’t used to be like this but now it is. We had the cheese cake for dessert and I heard this is being discontinued. Too bad. It is a favourite.
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JulietS
Toronto
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as usual - service is fast and friendly and staff ensure you get to your performance on time. Best of all, the new menu includes the Mac and Cheese again - yay! Had it with the Rose All Day and my friend had the Lamb Tagine which was also very tasty.
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MarjO
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food with a good variety of menu choices. Servers are consistently very efficient, knowledgable about the menu and extremely pleasant.
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TeresaG
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Very Reasonable cost for 4 people in downtown T.O. Good service. Much appreciated the staff attention to allergy concerns. Food was good!
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ElliottM
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
French Connection Burger is good - service can be very unprofessional/inattentive
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ScottA
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Like the new menu items - manager was great when I called the day before to update the reservation from 4 to 6 people.
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BrunchieLee
Toronto
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
The food was terrible. It was not served the way we had ordered it. The eggs were not over easy . it took a long time to get the food and there were many errors on our order. We would not recommend this restaurant
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JeanB
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
great location, good food, energetic upbeat ambiance!
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AnneG
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Food was mediocre at best. The menu is very limited which is what restaurants are forced to do to these days to keep prices somewhat affordable. They get you on the booze! My glass of wine was $21 for an average wine. Lights were very bright and we were pushed through very quickly. It felt rushed and overpriced. Welcome to the new dining experience!
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StBc
Toronto
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
My french connection burger was good. The fries were bland and seemed frozen vs fresh cut? My friend’s fish looked dry & overcooked. Not much of a selection for dessert. The small cup of vegan choc mousse seemed overpriced at $12 and was bitter tasting. Only thing going for it was the raspberries on top. Cocktails were decent. Would be nice if there was more of a variety for Happy Hour.
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Karyn
Toronto
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
We used to eat here often but lately menu, prices and service changed for the worse. After this time, we'll never return. When we came home (each one of us to seperate homes), after an hour of sitting in the Canteen, our clothes and hair stank of burnt food. Disgusting! The kitchen is right next to the guests and there's hardly any ventilaion. The kitchen pollution index must be extremely high in there . Add slow service, high prices and small portions of an unimaginative menu to keep us away.
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nooneknowsme
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Nice place. Good food, but the wait staff seemed to be rushing us. Please don’t rush customers, or attempt to remove their plates before they have finished eating.
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elained
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love coming to Canteen. Reservations are easy to make, the food is always great, the service wonderful, and always a memorable experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
They were very careful about allergies and the complimentary birthday cake was wonderful!
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Justalillost
Toronto
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
The ambiance, service and music were great for this brunch/lunch time. I did find the eggs Benedict a bit small and basic for the cost. Was surprised it looked so lacklustre in a restaurant with so many other delicious menu items.
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JulietS
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pretheatre spot - food is delicious and good value for the area and service is fast and efficient. They know most people are there before a show and make sure you are served quickly. But PLEASE bring back the Mac & Cheese!
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Dukeofdownsview
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Jumped in before a show. Very loud. First drink was fast. Subsequent took a bit. Calimari were ok. Nothing new to me. Fish chips very salty. Good but salty. I will return though. Try something else . Very loud!
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BarbaraG
Toronto
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
My main that I wanted wasn’t available. Then my husband’s dessert ( your special butter tart) wasn’t available. This was very disappointing. The server was great though. Only the proximity to Mirvish would make me go again and surely not my first choice.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from O&B Canteen using the Order Online button.

O&B Canteen is rated 4.2 stars by 1455 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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
Neighborhood
Entertainment District
Hours of operation
Tue 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 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
Michael Wilson
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

Popular dishes

Mac & Cheese

Steak Frites

Steak & Eggs

Menu

What 1,455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

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