Toronto restaurants and bars that have permanently closed since the start of 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to dismantle Toronto’s restaurant industry, more locations have succumbed to the pressures and have made the decision to permanently close.

With more and more cases being reported in the city, chances of normalcy for the food scene does not seem likely.

Though several food and drink establishments made the choice to hibernate in the meantime, others had to make the difficult decision to permanently shutter their doors for good.

We’re keeping track of those that have closed as of 2021, and we will continue to update the list below so you are in the loop.

Toronto restaurant closures since the start of the year:

Funnel Cake Express – 8 Wellesley Street East

Gordons Pub Kitchen – 993 Queen Street East

Fernando’s Hideaway – 785 Danforth Avenue

Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar – 382 Yonge Street

Bacon Nation – 249 Augusta Avenue

Reds Midtown Tavern – 382 Yonge Street

Prairie Girl Bakery – 18 King Street East

Duke’s Refresher & Bar – 382 Yonge Street

Starbucks – Several locations across Toronto