We are excited to announce that THE ISLAND CAFE is now open!

Cafe Kiosk

Friday to Tuesday

11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Closed Wednesday and Thursday

Join us on our beautiful Wards Island garden patio for a delightful experience that features a variety of offerings including espresso, coffee, pastries, with much more to come in May 2025!!

Full Restaurant Reopening

Mid May 2025

New this Season: Added Patio Space, Bar Area, Live Music Week Nights and Weekend Days, Liquor Licence and more fun filled events!

THE ISLAND CAFE ON WARD’S ISLAND

Every day, The Island Cafe offers pastries from La Bastille Boulangerie Patisserie.

Flaky croissants (both sweet and savory), delicious quiches, fluffy muffins, buttery cookies, and irresistible beignets.

The Island Cafe offers high-quality coffee from local Reunion Coffee Roasters.

From lattes to cortados, espressos to macchiatos, and everything in between—if you love it, we’ll make it! Whether you’re craving a rich cappuccino, a smooth drip coffee, or something customized just for you, our baristas have you covered.

Planning a Gathering? We’ve Got You Covered!

Now accepting bookings for larger groups (6+), family gatherings, and company retreats! 🌿✨

Enjoy fresh pastries, island-inspired drinks, and stunning outdoor dining, now with an expanded menu featuring a taqueria-themed selection, vibrant salads, and shareable plates. 🌮🍹🥗

📩 Reach out to eyren@islandcafeto.com to start planning! 📩

GETTING HERE:

BY FERRY: SCHEDULE

BY WATER TAXI : TDOT | PIRATE TAXI | TORONTO WATER TAXI

ADDRESS:

45 Channel Avenue

Ward’s Island, Toronto, ON

Steps from the Ward’s Island Ferry Terminal, our Cafe Kiosk offers a delightful tasty escape.

Enjoy the best of Toronto Island life with us!

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Green initiatives

Sustainability at The Island Café 🌿

Caring for the environment is at the heart of what we do. From building our patio furniture with recycled wood to maintaining our on-site compost heap, we take steps every day to reduce our footprint. We also say no to single-use plastics—all of our takeout materials are 100% compostable.

Join us in enjoying the island while keeping it beautiful for future generations! 💚✨

Our Commitment to Local & Green Eating 🌿

At The Island Café, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how we operate.

🌱 GrowTO Greens: In 2016, Co-Owner Maura McIntyre launched this initiative to explore how much kale can be grown in just 1/100 of an acre. Each summer, we harvest around 480 pounds of kale, donating it to local food banks and community members.

♻️ Recycled Coffee Grounds: Since January 2023, we’ve been collecting used coffee grounds from cafés across Toronto, biking over 2,800 pounds to our gardens. Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, help deter pests naturally, and attract beneficial earthworms—keeping our gardens thriving!

Join us in supporting a greener, more sustainable future. 💚🌎

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View fullsize 🌿 Spring into Summer Sale Starts is ON! 🌿 Our Store-Wide Merch Sale is now LIVE! For one week only (until March 28th), enjoy 15-30% off your Island Café favourites! ☀️🛍️ 🚴‍♂️ FREE local delivery within 7 km of Jack Layton Ferry Term
View fullsize 🌿 Spring into Summer Sale Starts NOW! 🌿 Our Store-Wide Merch Sale is now LIVE! ✨ For one week only (until March 28th), enjoy 15-30% off your Island Cafe favourites! ☀️🛍️ 🚴‍♂️ FREE local delivery within 7 km of Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. S
View fullsize 🌿 Something exciting is coming…☀️ ✨ Get ready to 🌸Spring into Summer🌸 with us! ✨ Next week, we’re launching a one-week-only merch sale with a special surprise for our local community. 👀 Any guesses? Drop them below! 👇 Stay tuned f
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View fullsize We wanted to thank every one of you that took the time to write in to the City and join in person or virtually to our Community Meeting last week. ✨ We look forward to the 2025 season ahead offering you more! ✨Live Music 🎶 ✨More Patio Seating 🪑 ✨Li
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View fullsize 🌴☕️Big things are brewing at The Island Cafe! ☕️🌴 Want the inside scoop 📰on our upcoming Community Meeting and all the exciting plans we have in store? 📢 Drop us a DM with your email 📩, and we’ll add you to our mailing list for exclusive
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View fullsize Farewell friends! Another season at island cafe comes to a close today. Wishing ya'll a great holiday season! Open today 10 am to 5 pm. Time for one last visit:) Xoxo Island Cafe

Live Music Bookings and Events coming soon!