The Only Cafe, Danforth
32 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO, r/toronto30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
The Only Cafe on the Danforth, near Donlands station, is repeatedly recommended for its beer selection and laid-back feel. Commenters also appreciate being able to get coffee, and one describes a calmer coffee side beside a livelier bar. Two treat it as a hidden gem; another suggests bringing a burger from across the street for a pint. A dissenting commenter doubts it is as good as it used to be.
Address
The Only Cafe, 966 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1M1, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Craft beer, Budget
- Known for
- Beer selection, Coffee, Dive bar atmosphere
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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/RemarkableEar2836 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Lists it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/bellsbliss in r/askTO · Nov 2026ambience
Calls it a pleasant, laid-back spot.
- Recommendsu/megamike in r/askTO · Nov 2026
Says they love this spot.
- Recommendsu/ReverendRocky in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Names The Only when asked where a couple can get drinks and coffee.
- Recommendsu/Drank_tha_Koolaid in r/toronto · Dec 2024variety
Says it also has a good beer selection at low prices.
- Recommendsu/Shittalking_mushroom in r/askTO · Nov 2023
Praises its beer and coffee, plus the music.
- Recommendsu/xHelpless in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/CalligrapherRare3957 in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024
Points to Only Cafe's bar area and asks people to keep it quiet.
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- Recommendsu/harmoniousradiance in r/askTO · Jun 2026
Suggests it as the place for a pint after picking up a burger across the street.
- Recommendsu/ElectronicSelf7225 in r/askTO · Nov 2026ambience
Says they've been there; notes a calmer coffee side and a livelier bar side.
- Recommendsu/NondualStoic in r/askTO · Jul 2025variety
Praises its beer selection, though says it's too good for a dive.
- Recommendsu/nervousTO in r/askTO · Feb 2024
Says they'd take an out-of-town visitor there.
- Recommendsu/leggingarepants in r/askTO · Nov 2026
Named in a list of recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/rungenies in r/askTO · Nov 2026
Named as one of the recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/did_i_or_didnt_i in r/toronto · Sep 2025ambience
Suggests this Danforth spot as a comparable old-school alternative to the Imperial.
- Recommendsu/markymarksson in r/askTO · Aug 2026ambience
Calls it a fully dive bar where people are always welcome.
- Recommendsu/darlingmagpie in r/askTO · Jun 2024
Named as a suggestion in reply to the question about bars without required seating.
- Recommendsu/Im_Ur_Huckleberry77 in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Caveatu/KnoddingOnion in r/askTO · Jul 2025hygiene
Dislikes its daytime atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/whateverfyou in r/FoodToronto · Apr 2025
Suggests a pre-drinks stop there before a bowling night.
- Recommendsu/shreddy99 in r/askTO · Nov 2026
Named as one of two suggestions.
- Recommendsu/buddroyce in r/FoodToronto · Mar 2026
Names it as a dive bar recommendation.
- Recommendsu/ComeGetYourOzymans in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Says the place justifies travelling there.
- Recommendsu/yoitsme666 in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Names The Only Cafe as a suggested spot.
- Recommendsu/whiskybaker in r/FoodToronto · Nov 2024
Strongly prefers The Only as the spot to go.
- Recommendsu/Bamres in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Names it alongside Room Coffee as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/lookatmycharts in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2026
Names the cafe near Donlands station as the pick.
- Recommendsu/faceintheblue in r/askTO · Sep 2025variety
Recommends the Danforth bar for its international beer selection.
- Recommendsu/Rairn7 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2025
Simply agrees with the Only Cafe tip.
- Caveatu/WillingBake9330 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2026
Doubts it's still good, suggesting it was worthwhile only long ago.
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