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Toronto food calendar
What is in season in Toronto, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Toronto
A hard monthThe best of January: Peameal bacon sandwich, Prix-fixe menus at 200 plus restaurants and Winterlicious.
In season
- Prix-fixe menus at 200 plus restaurants
Winterlicious and Summerlicious run three-course menus.
Jan–Feb, Jul
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- Winterliciouslate January to February
Prix-fixe lunches and dinners at around 200 restaurants.
Jan–Feb
Plan around
- Cold
Very cold, windy winters.
Jan–Feb
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Toronto
A hard monthThe best of February: Peameal bacon sandwich, Prix-fixe menus at 200 plus restaurants and Winterlicious.
In season
- Prix-fixe menus at 200 plus restaurants
Winterlicious and Summerlicious run three-course menus.
Jan–Feb, Jul
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- Winterliciouslate January to February
Prix-fixe lunches and dinners at around 200 restaurants.
Jan–Feb
Plan around
- Cold
Very cold, windy winters.
Jan–Feb
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Toronto
The best of March: Peameal bacon sandwich and Ontario maple syrup.
In season
- Ontario maple syrup
Sugar-bush season; general knowledge, not tied to a source above.
Mar–Apr
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Toronto
The best of April: Peameal bacon sandwich, Ontario maple syrup, T.O. Food and Drink Fest.
In season
- Ontario maple syrup
Sugar-bush season; general knowledge, not tied to a source above.
Mar–Apr
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- T.O. Food and Drink Fest
Expected 2 to 4 Apr 2027, from $35, not yet confirmed
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Toronto
Shoulder seasonThe best of May: Peameal bacon sandwich, Ontario asparagus and strawberries.
In season
- Ontario asparagus and strawberries
First local produce at farmers' markets.
May–Jun
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Toronto
Peak seasonThe best of June: Peameal bacon sandwich, Ontario asparagus and strawberries, Taste of Little Italy.
In season
- Ontario asparagus and strawberries
First local produce at farmers' markets.
May–Jun - Doubles and roti street snacks
Best outdoors; sold year-round in Scarborough and Parkdale.
Jun–Aug
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- Taste of Little Italy
12 to 14 Jun 2027 on College Street, free entry
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Toronto
Peak seasonThe best of July: Peameal bacon sandwich, Ontario corn, peaches and tomatoes, Summerlicious.
In season
- Ontario corn, peaches and tomatoes
From Niagara.
Jul–Sep - Prix-fixe menus at 200 plus restaurants
Winterlicious and Summerlicious run three-course menus.
Jan–Feb, Jul - Doubles and roti street snacks
Best outdoors; sold year-round in Scarborough and Parkdale.
Jun–Aug
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- SummerliciousJuly
The summer edition of the prix-fixe festival.
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Toronto
Peak seasonThe best of August: Peameal bacon sandwich, Ontario corn, peaches and tomatoes, Taste of the Danforth.
In season
- Ontario corn, peaches and tomatoes
From Niagara.
Jul–Sep - Doubles and roti street snacks
Best outdoors; sold year-round in Scarborough and Parkdale.
Jun–Aug
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- Taste of the Danforthsecond weekend of August
Greektown's street festival: souvlaki, loukoumades and grilled octopus along Danforth Avenue.
- Canadian National Exhibition
21 Aug to 7 Sep in 2026, known for deep-fried foods
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Toronto
Peak seasonThe best of September: Peameal bacon sandwich and Niagara harvest.
In season
- Niagara harvest
Wineries an hour and a half away pick in autumn; icewine grapes wait for the first hard freeze in December or January.
Sep–Oct - Ontario corn, peaches and tomatoes
From Niagara.
Jul–Sep
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Toronto
Shoulder seasonThe best of October: Peameal bacon sandwich and Niagara harvest.
In season
- Niagara harvest
Wineries an hour and a half away pick in autumn; icewine grapes wait for the first hard freeze in December or January.
Sep–Oct - Apples and fall squash
Late-season farmers' market staples.
Oct–Nov
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Toronto
The best of November: Peameal bacon sandwich, Apples and fall squash, Distillery Winter Village.
In season
- Apples and fall squash
Late-season farmers' market staples.
Oct–Nov
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
On the calendar
- Distillery Winter Village
12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027, food cabins and mulled wine
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Toronto
The best of December: Peameal bacon sandwich.
Eat it now
- Peameal bacon sandwich
Toronto's own, at Carousel Bakery in St Lawrence Market.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.