Ted's Collision
21 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/toronto, r/FoodToronto, r/askTO27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Ted's Collision on College Street draws recommendations for a dark, laid-back dive-bar atmosphere and a pool table in the back. A visitor enjoyed a sludge-metal set, while another recalls using it for department gatherings. Views on value differ: two describe cheap, cash-only drinks, but others find it pricey or say it used to be cheaper. A former regular stopped going when the music became too loud.
Address
Ted’s Collision & Body Repair, 573 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1B2, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Groups
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Dive bar, Pool table, Live music
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Pinwurm in r/toronto · Apr 2026ambience
Describes it as a real dive with a live metal set that was fun.
- Recommendsu/GraphicBlandishments in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026service
Names it among bars that serve from the bar only, offered as a counterexample to the complaint.
- Recommendsu/TorontoProper in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Includes it in a list of favourite dive bars.
- Recommendsu/jdoe1213 in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested dive bars.
- Recommendsu/lightningtrip in r/askTO · Sep 2026price
Describes Ted's Collision as inexpensive.
- Recommendsu/yoaahif in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Lists it among west end dive-style picks.
- Recommendsu/phuckdub in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar pick.
- Recommendsu/3madu in r/askTO · Sep 2024
Lists it among personal favourites.
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- Recommendsu/Mr_Funky_Cat in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026
Says it's great as well.
- Recommendsu/FearlessTomatillo911 in r/askTO · Dec 2024ambience
Calls Ted's Collision, up on College, a pretty laid-back spot.
- Caveatu/PastryGirl in r/askTO · Sep 2026price
Disagrees that Ted's is cheap, calling it fairly pricey.
- Recommendsu/Dogs_Outdoors_Baking in r/askTO · Jul 2025price
Used it for department socials; likes that it is cheap, cash only, dark, and has a pool table in the back.
- Mixedu/9continents in r/askTO · Dec 2024
Disputes the claim that Ted's lacks seating at a bar, with no broader verdict.
- Recommendsu/Regular_Hat_9368 in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested dive bars.
- Recommendsu/javajunkie10 in r/toronto · Apr 2026
Says it was their regular spot when they lived nearby; a long-standing positive.
- Caveatu/Paythefi in r/askTO · Sep 2026
Says Ted's has changed and used to be a cheaper place.
- Mixedu/innercitykitty1282 in r/askTO · Jul 2025ambience
Used to be a regular spot, but stopped going once the music got too loud.
- Recommendsu/gailanisgood in r/askTO · Aug 2026
Lists it among suggested dive bars.
- Recommendsu/Independent_Club9346 in r/askTO · Dec 2024
Says they've only drunk alone there, enjoyed a chat with someone, and recommends it for dive-bar fans.
- Recommendsu/cordeliaviolet in r/askTO · Mar 2024
Lists it among suggested hangout spots.
- Mixedu/eastsidemariobadda in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026ambience
Calls it an enjoyable dive, though that may reflect years-old visits.
- Recommendsu/Master-Defenestrator in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026
Endorses it, seconding an earlier suggestion.
- Recommendsu/endav in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/james_bongd in r/toronto · Nov 2025
Suggests this bar as a similar pub when asked.
- Recommendsu/KnightHart00 in r/askTO · Jul 2025
Fits the dive image and even hosts punk and hardcore shows.
- Recommendsu/Citykittycat416 in r/askTO · May 2024
Fondly recalls going there regularly years ago and wonders if people still do.
- Caveatu/Javaaaaale_McGee in r/askTO · Dec 2024
Claims Ted's has no bar counter, so it's a poor pick for solo bar-sitting.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.