Free Times Cafe
opens at 11:00 today
Diner Cafe Restaurant
A Toronto Institution, great home-made food, Micro-Brewery pints & an Authentic Jewish Dairy & Fish Sunday Brunch. All food and beer available for Takeout! For over 30 years, Free Times Cafe has been a staple on the Toronto roots music scene, with nightly live music showcasing some the best folk and acoustic artists in the country.
In addition to a diverse menu of Jewish, Middle Eastern, and Canadian dishes, we also serve up daily market-fresh specials, and are famous for the traditional Jewish fish and dairy buffet on Sundays. Read more
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Leah M. 2016-04-28
I go there every year for my birthday (more than that if I can make the time for it!) The staff is wonderful, the food is fantastic, and the...
I go there every year for my birthday (more than that if I can make the time for it!) The staff is wonderful, the food is fantastic, and the...
David S. 2016-04-27
First visit to Free Times? About 1982. Most recent visit? Two weeks ago. Great food, big supporter of live music, Toronto institution. Ya gotta...
First visit to Free Times? About 1982. Most recent visit? Two weeks ago. Great food, big supporter of live music, Toronto institution. Ya gotta...
Roxanne B. 2015-07-03
The food, service and atmosphere are all spectacular! The prices are great too! I especially love their mojitos....fantastic on a summer...
The food, service and atmosphere are all spectacular! The prices are great too! I especially love their mojitos....fantastic on a summer...
Rick V. 2018-04-21
I attended Brian Gladstone's open mic event today for the first time on Saturday. I had 'mixed feelings about it There was a charming wit and...
I attended Brian Gladstone's open mic event today for the first time on Saturday. I had 'mixed feelings about it There was a charming wit and...
Karen K. 2018-03-07
Free Times Cafe and Judy are incredible - food, thought, generosity, space for artists to do their thing, a place to nourish oneself! And the food is...
Free Times Cafe and Judy are incredible - food, thought, generosity, space for artists to do their thing, a place to nourish oneself! And the food is...
Tournel H. 2018-02-22
The staff was friendly. The food was okay. Though, the place feels European in its architecture. It's so tiny and tight, but organised. I had a hard...
The staff was friendly. The food was okay. Though, the place feels European in its architecture. It's so tiny and tight, but organised. I had a hard...
Anastasia S. 2018-02-20
love this place! they serve excellent dishes and drinks!
love this place! they serve excellent dishes and drinks!
Harriet L. 2018-02-16
We had a party there for our 50th anniversary, and they did us proud. Have been to several other events there, especially Wednesday folk concerts, and...
We had a party there for our 50th anniversary, and they did us proud. Have been to several other events there, especially Wednesday folk concerts, and...
Heather H. 2018-01-29
We all had a fabulous time at the Free Times Cafe!
We all had a fabulous time at the Free Times Cafe!
Doris E. 2018-01-21
Stay away from this place. I went this morning for brunch. The owner Judy is rude and bossy and creepy - when I lined up for the second time to get...
Stay away from this place. I went this morning for brunch. The owner Judy is rude and bossy and creepy - when I lined up for the second time to get...
יוסף �. 2017-12-31
I love this place so much. The food is good. The portions are ample. The service is friendly and homelike. 10 stars.
I love this place so much. The food is good. The portions are ample. The service is friendly and homelike. 10 stars.
Sameer K. 2017-10-21
The place looks fine but the service is pathetic as if they are doing a favour. The wedges were oily I did not even touch them. The server who was...
The place looks fine but the service is pathetic as if they are doing a favour. The wedges were oily I did not even touch them. The server who was...
Diane P. 2017-09-01
This is my favourite restaurant in Toronto! The Jewish food is absolutely delicious, and I thoroughly love the ambiance and the great entertainment...
This is my favourite restaurant in Toronto! The Jewish food is absolutely delicious, and I thoroughly love the ambiance and the great entertainment...
Sputnik L. 2017-08-23
Great food, great drinks, service was excellent. Played the open mic and the hosts were very hospitable and accommodating.
Great food, great drinks, service was excellent. Played the open mic and the hosts were very hospitable and accommodating.
Adina Z. 2017-08-06
Beautiful old world jewish brunch with bagels, lox, blintzes and Klezmer/ yiddish music.
Beautiful old world jewish brunch with bagels, lox, blintzes and Klezmer/ yiddish music.
Jodi M. 2017-08-01
The Sunday klezmer brunch is a lot of fun. The food is good and the music is excellent.
The Sunday klezmer brunch is a lot of fun. The food is good and the music is excellent.
Tammy L. 2017-06-22
I was strolling through Kensington Market while my hubby was having day surgery at Toronto Western hospital when I spotted the Free Cafe. For some...
I was strolling through Kensington Market while my hubby was having day surgery at Toronto Western hospital when I spotted the Free Cafe. For some...
Louise A. 2017-05-04
What a delightful little cafe. If you love homemade food, especially Jewish or Middle Eastern, you must try. The latke's are delish! Service is...
What a delightful little cafe. If you love homemade food, especially Jewish or Middle Eastern, you must try. The latke's are delish! Service is...
George W. 2017-04-19
It's definitely not a free time ! , 9 bucks for a glass of wine is outrageous ........and no heat in the back room .....uncomfortable to say the least...
It's definitely not a free time ! , 9 bucks for a glass of wine is outrageous ........and no heat in the back room .....uncomfortable to say the least...
Igor O. 2017-04-17
Great food, music, service too! One of my most favourite places in Toronto!
Great food, music, service too! One of my most favourite places in Toronto!
Updates from Free Times Cafe
Free Times C. 2015-11-02
Tonight at Free Times Café Dylan Hennessy hosts Open Stage Mondays 7:30pm: Monday, November 2nd, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 Dylan Hennessy (voice/guitar) * * * Signup at 7pm. Every Monday, all artists are welcomed to sign up a
Tonight at Free Times Café Dylan Hennessy hosts Open Stage Mondays 7:30pm: Monday, November 2nd, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 Dylan Hennessy (voice/guitar) * * * Signup at 7pm. Every Monday, all artists are welcomed to sign up a
Free Times C. 2015-11-01
Tonight at Free Times Café Best of the Open Stage: Callie Deacon, Janice Ho, Michael Richards, Lesley Traballo 8pm: Sunday, November 1st, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 Callie Deacon (voice/guitar), Janice Ho (voice/guitar), Michael
Tonight at Free Times Café Best of the Open Stage: Callie Deacon, Janice Ho, Michael Richards, Lesley Traballo 8pm: Sunday, November 1st, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 Callie Deacon (voice/guitar), Janice Ho (voice/guitar), Michael
Free Times C. 2015-11-01
This Morning at Free Times Café Jewish Brunch Buffet with The Shpeelers 11am/1:15pm: Sunday, November 1st, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 $19.95 The Shpeelers * * * ### Live music as part of the "Bella did you eat" Sunday brunch. 1
This Morning at Free Times Café Jewish Brunch Buffet with The Shpeelers 11am/1:15pm: Sunday, November 1st, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 $19.95 The Shpeelers * * * ### Live music as part of the "Bella did you eat" Sunday brunch. 1
Free Times C. 2015-10-31
This Afternoon at Free Times Café Dr. B's Acoustic Medicine Show 2pm: Saturday, October 31st, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 Brian Gladstone (voice/guitar) * * * Join us for an intimate afternoon of great acoustic music, every Satu
This Afternoon at Free Times Café Dr. B's Acoustic Medicine Show 2pm: Saturday, October 31st, 2015 320 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2K3 Brian Gladstone (voice/guitar) * * * Join us for an intimate afternoon of great acoustic music, every Satu
Free Times C. 2015-10-30
Free Times Cafe Celebrates 20 Years of 'Bella! Did Ya Eat?' Jewish Sunday Brunch Nov 8th! Free mimosas, Raffle prizes & more. Join us!
Free Times Cafe Celebrates 20 Years of 'Bella! Did Ya Eat?' Jewish Sunday Brunch Nov 8th! Free mimosas, Raffle prizes & more. Join us!
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Free Times Cafe has a total of 7475 visitors (checkins) and 3254 likes.
20 reviews of Free Times Cafe.
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