O&B Canteen

4.2

1693 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Canadian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

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

Location
330 King Street W, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Toronto, ON M5V 3X2
Phone number
(647) 288-4710
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
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ryan Lister
Delivery & takeout
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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!

Offers

Half-priced Wine Thursday
Multiple dates available
Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM
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 PM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 9:45 PM
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 $10 handcrafted cocktails, $10 glasses of sangria, $6 seltzers and $6 beers! Join us for a happy hour that is easy on the wallet but heavy on the atmosphere!

What 1,693 people are saying

O&B Canteen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

O&B Canteen, conveniently located near theaters, impresses with its "excellent service" and "delicious" food, making it a favorite for pre-show dining. The menu offers variety with standout dishes like squid tacos and lamb tagine. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and efficient service, ensuring a memorable experience.

1,693 Reviews

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Lucy VIP
Toronto41 reviews
2.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The service was great. We had a wonderful waitress. She was very attentive and friendly ! I was extremely disappointed in the food quality. I was expecting more of the same calibre of all other Oliver and Bonacini restaurants.
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Dianne VIP
Toronto29 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our usual spot before the Symphony. Food is great, reasonably priced and service is friendly.
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Janice
Toronto15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour cocktails and beer and sangria. No wine
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eric
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I made breakfast plans with a dear friend. The service was exceptional. Our server Maddie was very attentive, not too over-bearing, and was managing multiple tables at once. Her knowledge and bright energy was a warm welcome. The food was divine, however the wait for it to appear on our table took a little longer than anticipated. Would recommend this spot if you’re going to see a play, concert or movie at the Bell TIFF Lightbox.
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Heather VIP
Toronto7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Time to change the menu - please!!! We know you’re trying to serve the theatre and RTH and other event attendees - but we’d like some variety please - it’s time!
O&B CanteenResponded on March 5, 2025
Hi Heather, thank you for dining with us and sharing your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with this feedback, so that we can continue to refine our guests’ dining experience. We regularly update and revise our menu, so we hope to host you again soon for a better experience with us. Thank you!
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Edward
Toronto11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good location at King and John. Had a good burger and great service.
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Quavo
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Canteen is a great spot with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent service. The staff is not only friendly but also very knowledgeable, always ready to recommend the best dishes or drinks. They make you feel comfortable and well taken care of from start to finish. The food is also good!
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Patricia
Toronto6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Maddie was a super attentive server that made our special occasion extra special for our niece. Food was delicious. Service was great
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Patricia
Toronto2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The main drawback was the limited number of vegetarian meals, especially hot entrees. Although the menu said the curry could be made vegetarian when I asked about it I was told that it was not possible. If that is the case the menu is misleading and another vegetarian hot entree should be added to the menu.
O&B CanteenResponded on March 5, 2025
Hi Patricia, thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. Please can you send us a note through our website, so we may look into this further? Thank you.
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Glenda
Toronto1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fish and Chips were very good!! My husband loved the burger also! Food was a bit pricey but delicious!
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