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Night owls rejoice! Whether that quick drink before dinner turned into a three-hour minglefest or the rigors of clubbing have left you craving a proper re-fuel, these after-hours kitchens will delight discerning palates and cosmo-coated bellies alike. From midnight dinners to pre-dawn feasts, these Late-Night Eats are all worth keeping your eyelids raised a little longer.
Best Late-Night Eats in....
Best Late-Night Eats
Toronto
Sneaky Dee’s 431 College St. W., Little Italy, 416-603-3090 sneaky-dees.com
The Draw: Tex-Mex in the middle of the night—what more can you ask for pardner? The Scene: Students, bar hoppers, and 30-something night owls, all with a slightly alternative bent, stop in at this colorful spot to nosh on pub-influenced classics that include crowd favorites like nachos, burritos, and wings. Mon–Wed 11am–3am, Thu–Fri 11am–4:30am, Sat–Sun 9am–3am. $ Hot Tip: Drop by earlier in the evening to enjoy edgier live music perfomed on the venue’s stage.
7 West Cafe 7 Charles St. W., Bloor/Yorkville, 416-928-9041 7westcafe.com
The Draw: This charming, artsy, and romantic cafe in a restored semi-detached Victorian draws patrons any hour, day or night. The Scene: A kitchen that’s open 24/7 can attract all sorts. Here you can expect a hip crowd with a solid quotient of club refugees in the wee hours. Twinkling lights and antique mirrors accent bare brick walls and wood furnishings, which are all the right ingredients for the inspired late-night bites from a casual menu of pasta, pizza, and panini. Add a patio deck in summer, and it’s the perfect solution to hunger pains with an uptown gloss. Daily 24 hours. $ Hot Tip: The panini are both quickly served and superb no matter what the hour.
Cafe Diplomatico 594 College Street, Little Italy, 416-534-4637 diplomatico.ca
The Draw: In the heart of Little Italy’s College Street strip, this corner resto is perfect to satiating post–bar-hopping cravings and for people-watching—whether it’s fashionable 20-somethings and 30-something hipsters. The Scene: Although surrounded by trendy dining spots, this old-school Italian resto offers up simple favorites: pastas, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, calzones, as well as strong espresso and cappuccino. Also on offer are daily specials and basic 'western' items to calm your grilled cheese cravings. Those with a sweet tooth are satisfied by homemade tiramisu and gelato. Sun–Thu 8am–2am, Fri–Sat 8am–3am. $ Hot Tip: In warmer weather, head straight to the patio—it’s one of the largest in the neighborhood and a well-known local hangout.
