Free Times Cafe
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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. Food delivery by DoorDash & UberEats, and by Free Times for special events (Passover, Christmas, Mother's Day...)
10/18/2024
Join us for our trivia night every Wednesday. It’s really a fantastic event sign up on Eventbrite or just come on down for 630.
09/21/2024
Don't Delay!
Order your Full course Rosh Hashanah meals now-Now with delivery & Pickup Wed, Thurs & FRI!
visit www.freetimescafe.com to order & see full menu including a la carte extras!
09/13/2024
Rosh Hashanah Catering Menu
Full course Dinners & More available for Pickup & Delivery
See full menu & Order NOW on
www.freetimescafe.com
Free Times Cafe Celebrating 39 years as Toronto's cultural and food institution. Fully licensed restaurant and bar hosting live original music & entertainment 7 days a week.
08/15/2024
$5 Daily Tapas from 3pm-7pm at Free Times Cafe. Bistro and patio area only. 🥙🥗🥘
07/30/2024
Come play your best 2 songs/10 mins of material at tonight’s Free Times Open Mic!
320 College Street
Signup in person from 6:30
Music starts 7:30
Toronto’s best-sounding room for music performance. Really supportive crowd. Delicious homemade food, and craft drinks all night long!
Happy hour special 🍺🍺
$6.50 20oz Pints rotating taps. From 3-7pm daily. Come visit us at Free Times Cafe. Bistro and patio area only.
07/19/2024
FRI JULY 26 is available to book your event at FREE TIMES.
Call 416-967-1078 or e-mail [email protected]
07/18/2024
FRI JULY 26 is available to book your event at FREE TIMES.
Call 416-967-1078 or e-mail [email protected]
OPEN MIC tonight, hosted by Pat Power!
6:30pm signup, 7:30pm start
NOTE: Next open mics are TUES JULY 25 & TUES AUG 27. Come tonight!!
06/02/2024
Tonight at Free Times Live! Dave & Connor McCauley perform originals, covers, ballads, and bangers!
05/26/2024
Celebrate Father's Day with us!
Live Klezmer by Rob Thaller and Joanna Reynolds!
Call 416-967-1078 to book your reservation now!
05/04/2024
Mother's Day Next Sunday May 12th!
Book your tickets to this one-of-a-kind incredible experience!
Call 416-967-1078
04/05/2024
Passover Catering Menu!
Pickup and Delivery
Sun April 2st, Mon 22nd, and Tues 23rd
Go to www.freetimescafe.com to Order
Free Times Cafe Celebrating 39 years as Toronto's cultural and food institution. Fully licensed restaurant and bar hosting live original music & entertainment 7 days a week.
03/17/2024
Tonight’s The Night! Celebrate Saint Patrick’s day at Free Times, with Irish singer Benny Caruana, Judy’s Irish Stew, and Beer-Battered Fish & Chips.
Music from 7:30pm
Reserve Now: 416-967-1078
or just come and we’ll fit you in with some new friends!
03/17/2024
Tonight's The Night! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Free Times, with Irish singer Benny Caruana, Judy's Irish Stew, and Beer-Battered Fish & Chips. Music from 7:30pm
Reserve Now: 416-967-1078
or just come and we'll fit you in with some new friends!
02/11/2024
Call 416-967-1078 or email [email protected] to discuss your event idea for FRI FEB 16 at the Free Times Live Club Room!
SHARE THIS with your networks- a Friday night at one of Torontos best venues?!
Get.In.On.This.
02/03/2024
FREE TIMES CAFE - 320 COLLEGE STREET (Toronto)
SAT FEB 3, signup starts 7:30pm!! SEE BELOW!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mic-saturdays-an-open-mic-comedy-show-tickets-821764408467
All Comedians Welcome, at a one-off Free Times Comedy Open Mic!
Come do your best bit, or try out some new stuff at one of the best rooms in the city.
Sign up in-person starts at 7:30pm. SHOW AT 8pm!!
Set up & hosted by Marwan AlShaffey, of The Laugh House comedy.
We welcome all comics, but everyone must order *something* to drink or eat. Pretty easy “in” for a good night of connection and comedy, eh!
Good Times at Free Times!
OPEN MIC SATURDAYS - An Open Mic Comedy Show Wanna try comedy or just watch a show? Come Watch Toronto's pro and up-and-coming comedians tonight at our open mic!
12/30/2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Join us for New Year's Eve at the ICONIC Free Times Cafe for a hilariously amazing magic show, with two of Toronto's finest comedy magicians! You'll laugh, cheer, and be absolutely amazed. It's a great way to spend your New Year's Eve.
GET TICKETS ASAP! --> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laugha-cadabra-a-new-years-eve-comedy-magic-show-tickets-779518981257
We have an 8pm show for those who want to go out and party after, and a 10:30pm show for those who want to do the countdown together!
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For the 8pm show, we recommend making dinner reservations starting at 7pm. CALL 416-967-1078 to reserve.
For the 10:30pm show, there will be party favours AND a midnight champagne toast included.
🍾🎉
*There is a $20 purchase minimum for all guests.
This show is geared towards adults, but is appropriate for all ages.
NEW YEARS EVE at FREE TIMES LIVE!
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12/14/2023
1 more sleep until... Free Times Cafe's 43rd Anniversary!
Come tomorrow night - FRI DEC 15 - and enjoy a night of entertainment and socializing!
Featuring an open mic night curated by our Tuesday Open Mic host Pat Power, a short documentary-screening about Free Times, a free drink for all attendees, hors d’oeuvres, and speech by owner Judy Perly…
Come join some old and new friends, and help us ring in a new year of Free Times!!
** RESERVE WITH FOOD TO GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE CLUB ROOM: 416-967-1078 **
Otherwise just come!
Eventbrite:
43 years! Free Times Cafe Anniversary Celebrating 43 YEARS! Toronto's home of Jewish, Middle-Eastern, and classic Canadian foods, & best-sounding acoustic entertainment venue!
12/13/2023
Please join us Fri Dec 15 from 7 pm to celebrate our 43 Anniversary. Free Drink, snacks, music, movies. Love Judy
12/13/2023
This Friday Dec 15, come celebrate 43 YEARS OF FREE TIMES!
7pm. FREE admission
Featuring music curated by open mic host Pat Power, a short documentary about Free Times, a *free drink for all attendees*, hors d’oeuvres, and speech by owner Judy Perly…
Reservations with food guarantee you a seat: 416-967-1078
Come celebrate with us on Friday night!! 🎉🥳🍔🍜🍻🎶🎥
11/24/2023
Latkes! Latkes! Latkes!
Our famous latkes, and extras like gefilte fish, full course meals, and more available for preorder ONLINE ONLY!
Order online at www.freetimescafe.com
Free Times Cafe Celebrating 39 years as Toronto's cultural and food institution. Fully licensed restaurant and bar hosting live original music & entertainment 7 days a week.
11/24/2023
Read the BlogTO article posted last year after our Hannukah season to prep for this one!
https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2023/01/free-times-cafe-toronto/
Order your latkes for this coming Hanukkah today at www.freetimescafe.com
This soup and latke combo looks TOO GOOD! Come to 320 College street for this YEAR ROUND staple!
11/11/2023
CELEBRATING 28 Years of "Bella! Did Ya Eat?" Sunday Brunch Buffet tomorrow Nov 12th!
Enjoy a free mimosa or Small OJ with every buffet brunch every Sunday until 2024! Seatings at 11am and 1pm Call 416-967-1078 to reserve.
Free Times Cafe Celebrating 39 years as Toronto's cultural and food institution. Fully licensed restaurant and bar hosting live original music & entertainment 7 days a week.
10/24/2023
Next TUESDAY
A HORRIFYING OPEN STAGE!
Hosted by Pat Power, come by Free times for a costume contest, and raffle with prizes!
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Our Story
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 city.
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.
We cater any event, and food delivery/pickup is also available via Foodora, UberEats, & Ritual.
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320 College Street
Toronto, ON
M5T1S3
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 2am |
| Wednesday | 11am - 2am |
| Thursday | 10am - 2am |
| Friday | 11am - 2:30am |
| Saturday | 11am - 1am |
| Sunday | 11am - 11pm |
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