CaféTO – Outdoor Dining

The CaféTO Program provides restaurants and bars in Toronto with the opportunity to access public space and expand their outdoor dining space through sidewalk cafés, curb lane cafés or patios on private property. Learn more about the permit, registration and zoning bylaws for the three café types below as well as funding opportunities for operators.

Curb Lane Cafés

Apply for a curb lane café permit to install a temporary curb lane café on the street, adjacent to the curb.

Sidewalk Cafés

Apply for a sidewalk café permit to serve food and drinks on the sidewalk year round.

Patios on Private Property

Find details about the rules for installing or expanding patios on private property, such as parking lots.

CaféTO Grant

Improve the appearance and/or function of your curb lane cafés, commercial patios and sidewalk cafés.

CaféTO Map

The CaféTO map shows locations of curb lane cafés, sidewalk cafés, and private patios in Toronto.

Watch the below video series to learn more about all of the options and application details for businesses considering participation in CaféTO. Use the menu in the top right corner of the video to select the video you would like to watch.