Boxcar Social - Harbourfront

4.5 (31)

CAN$30 and under

Global, International

235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Great for craft beers

The Harbourfront location is our third shop, built in partnership with the Harbourfront Centre.

This space is easily our most ambitious, with inside capacity of more than two hundred and a patio that seems to feed endlessly into Lake Ontario.

Bringing high-quality coffee, a full food menu, and craft alcohol to a reimagined waterfront is a challenge we couldn’t wait to take on.

The reward was immediate upon opening: a coffee on the boardwalk in the summer, or chasing a skate on the outdoor rink with a glass of wine are experiences unique to our small plot of real estate.

We’re so excited to be a part of the reinvigoration of Toronto's waterfront.

For Parties of 20 and over, please contact events@boxcarsocial.ca

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon 8:30 am–5:00 pm Tue, Wed 8:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Contact
reservations@boxcarsocial.ca
Website
https://www.boxcarsocial.ca/harbourfront
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Available. Please email us at events@boxcarsocial.ca
Private party facilities
For private events, please complete this Typeform questionnaire: https://boxcarsocial.typeform.com/to/eESYyJ

Location
235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Area
Entertainment District
Cross street
Lower Simcoe and Queens Quay West
Parking Details
Parking is located underground in the Harbourfront Centre via Lower Simcoe.
Public transport
Harbourfront Centre Stop on the 510 and 509 streetcar lines. Martin Goodman Trail.Seven minute walk from Union Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Boxcar Social - Harbourfront.

4.5

(31)

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Kid-friendly
Old Toronto
Great for outdoor dining
Old Toronto
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boxcar Social - Harbourfront offers a "great location" with stunning lake views, making it the perfect spot for brunch or a summer evening. Guests praise the "friendly staff" and "excellent service." The menu includes delicious options like calamari, flatbread, and salads, with standout breakfast options and a welcoming atmosphere.

31 Reviews

D
Deanna
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We stopped for brunch outdoors. The food was really tasty and the service was friendly. Nice view too.
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Lynda
Toronto / Ontario45 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an unpretentious bar in a great location on the Harbourfront with a beautiful view. The food is excellent and I love that it is not noisy (or at least it wasn't at lunch time) with loud blaring music. Our group of six shared calamari, flatbread, sliders and both sweet potato and regular fries. All was delicious.
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Adele
Surrey4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff, the sharing nachos were very good. We found the natural wines not to our taste and the espresso coffee was very bitter. The setting was very attractive.
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kat
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
arrived, didn’t get menus for awhile. Tried to order a drink but got told they don’t know when the bar tender was coming in. We had a group of 6 so we had the automatic 20% gratuity but did not receive 20% tip service.
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Kim Gold
St. Louis53 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We both had salads.. would HIGHLY recommend the Caesar. They also have really good n/a wine. Indoor and outdoor seating right on the water.
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Trish
Toronto / Ontario21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Its a good place for coffee or drinks and light meal. Nice location. Staff is friendly. Nothing to rave about but if it’s a nice day you can be on the deck near water.
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Warwick
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location and good service. Went for brunch and all the food was good.
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John Gold
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is limited and pretty standard things. Not the best quality and on the expensive side. But it's hard to beat the location with it's lake view and water spray. We were there during their happy hour on a Thursday. The place was less than half full. Maybe because of that, the service was fast, friendly, and top notch.
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Jody Gold
Calgary / Southern Alberta1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation for 25 and had some unexpected invitation sprawl: I give huge accolades to Rowen and her team for providing exceptional service to a larger party than they had anticipated. The entire team was enthusiastic, friendly and just dang impressive. Thank you so much for being such great hosts. We’ll be back!
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Chris
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on 23 July 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Had booked reservation with stools but was put at picnic table outside. Music was very loud due to private party I was not made aware of prior to arrival. Not enough washrooms for the size of the place!
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Global, International
Hours of Operation
Mon 8:30 am–5:00 pm Tue, Wed 8:30 am–9:00 pm Thu 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–7:00 pm
Contact
reservations@boxcarsocial.ca
Website
https://www.boxcarsocial.ca/harbourfront
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Available. Please email us at events@boxcarsocial.ca
Private party facilities
For private events, please complete this Typeform questionnaire: https://boxcarsocial.typeform.com/to/eESYyJ

Location
235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
Area
Entertainment District
Cross street
Lower Simcoe and Queens Quay West
Parking Details
Parking is located underground in the Harbourfront Centre via Lower Simcoe.
Public transport
Harbourfront Centre Stop on the 510 and 509 streetcar lines. Martin Goodman Trail.Seven minute walk from Union Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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