The Only Cafe
#1,123 in Toronto. 44 Redditors across 61 mentions, Jan 2024 to Aug 2026.
What Reddit says
A Danforth craft beer bar near Donlands station, loved by locals as a relaxed hangout. Redditors stress it is a hipster beer bar rather than a dive bar. Also mentioned as kid-friendly for an after-school cookie.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- Craft Beer4 Redditors
- Coffee2 Redditors
- Cookies1 Redditor
- Pastries1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I LOVE the Only, but it's a hipster beer bar, not a dive bar.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The only cafe might be a good option, right by the subway too”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I love The Only but it def isn't a dive.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “They do in fact have Nitro-Cold brew and great vibes.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Only Cafe at Donlands is great for craft beer and hanging out.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Square Boy + a drink after at The Only Cafe”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Feb 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The Only is great, though they do have limited seating outside.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Thirsty and Miserable, The Only, Eulalies”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “But for anyone east who wants this. The answer is The Only”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The only cafe isn't that great anymore because they have live music blasting from Thursday to Sunday all night”
Not a fanr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I spent countless hours in there from 2003 to 2006. Almost every Friday night. Good times.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I bring my kid there for a cookie after school”
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