CaféTO
The CaféTO program aims to provide more outdoor dining areas to help restaurants and bars create physical distancing for patrons on patios. In 2020, working with the City of Toronto, we installed 20 new patio spaces and 4 public parklets in the Junction, allowing for our restaurants to open safely, increasing foot traffic to the neighbourhood, and bringing some vibrancy back to our community.
Here’s looking forward to CaféTO 2021 – Coming soon!
Public Response
Survey Results of local business owners and residents found:
- Over 1/3rd of businesses saw an increase in revenue by an average of 60%.
- Average spend $77 by CaféTO patrons within the Junction per visit.
- 72% of visitors discovered other shops and restaurants when visiting a CaféTO patio.
- Finding parking was not an issue.
- 95% would like to see this program implemented next year.
“It improves the energy of a neighbourhood, not just for bars and restaurants but for retailers too, because more people are simply interested in walking through the neighborhood when things are happening visually.”
- Business Owner -
“The Junction lacked patio options in the past and now with CaféTO I see the Junction in a whole new light, where the streets are warm, inviting, lively and attractive … it’s a place I want to be.”
- Junction Resident -
