CaféTO
Potential Vendors
| Suppliers | EZblocks | Pop-up Street Patios | ANEX (Custom Build) |
|---|---|---|---|
| About | EZblocks (formerly GRIPBlock) is an innovative full-service patio provider that complies with all CaféTO 2024 standards. We are 100% Toronto-made and have been recognized in assisting restaurants generate revenue through our outdoor patios since 2020. Our full-service, custom patios include: -Free Customer Design -Free Engineer-Approved Drawings -Free Delivery, Installation and Removal -Free Storage for the Off Season Book your patio today! | Manufacturing and distributing engineer approved community parklets, mobile outdoor patios, and pedestrian by-passes since 2017. Pop-Up Street Patios comply with all Café TO 2023 requirements and accessibility standards. Our product maximizes your patio floor space. Pop-Up Street Patio’s turnkey service includes: -Delivery, Installation and Removal included -Engineer Approved designs included -Storage for the off season included We accept Visa and Mastercard. Contact us today! | Anex is a multi-disciplinary team of craftspeople with a unique creative bent. Anex will provide standard or fully customizable deck platforms for businesses. Anex's service includes: -Delivery, Installation and Removal included -Ongoing maintenance -Engineer Approved designs included -Storage for the off season included Contact us today! |
| Pricing | The cost for a single patio (approx. 18ft x 7ft) including engineer-approved platform is $3,000.00/year. Additional sizes are available at extra cost: Extra full patio + $2,250.00 Extra 9' length + $1,125.00 Extra 7'” length + $875.00 Extra 5' length + $625.00 Extra 4' length + $500.00 | The cost for a single patio (approx. 18ft x 7ft) would be $3,200.00/year. A reduced price for multiple units or extra length would apply as follows; Extra full patio + $2,900.00 Extra 10’ 4” length + $1,600.00 Extra 6’ 9” length + $1,100.00 Extra 3’ 3” length + $650.00 *Please see attached PDFs for all pricing an lease information. | The cost for a single patio (approx. 18ft x 7ft) would be $3,600.00/year. Additional sizes are available at extra cost: Extra full patio + $3,200.00 Extra 9' length + $1,700.00 Extra 7'” length + $1,500.00 Extra 5' length + $1,200.00 Extra 4' length + $950.00 |
| Additional details (including pricing, lease arrangements, and sample contracts) | Please visit our CafeTO 2024 Information Page for all info related to pricing, lease, and more. | Patio Leasing Arrangements Overview Sample Contract Template | Please visit the CafeTO 2023 Information Page for all info related to pricing, lease, and more. |
| Contact Details | Phone: 416-627-4632 E-mail: mark.lavelle@nucap.com www.gripblock.com/cafeto | Phone: 905-578-4141 E-mail: info@streetpatios.ca www.streetpatios.ca/ | Phone: 416-931-6577 E-mail: alexw@anexworks.com www.anexworks.com/ |
| ***Please review the available grant information below for potential subsidies of up to 50% of the above noted pricing for your patio installation. | |||
| ***Please ensure that you review all documents and reach out to the supplier directly if you have any questions or would like to move forward. | |||
Grants & Financial Support
CaféTO Property Improvement Program (50% up to $7,500.00 available for your CaféTO installation)
The CaféTO Property Improvement Program is available to owners and tenants of commercial and industrial properties in Toronto to improve the appearance and/or function of exterior spaces associated with the property. This program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
Funding Available
Grants cover one-half of the costs of eligible property or site improvements up to a maximum amount of $5,000 (based on a minimum of $10,000 of improvements). Funding can include patio improvements on private property and spaces on public property for which a valid permit has been issued.
Additional grant funding of up to $2,500 is available for exterior accessibility improvements such as the installation of temporary platforms level to the sidewalk for a curb lane café (rented, leased, or purchased), accessible ramps for patios on private property, handrails and other exterior accessibility devices which meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) design standards.
Architectural, engineering from a certified Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) specialist and Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) registered designer fees may be covered to a maximum of $1,000 per application.
For more information, please visit: City of Toronto CaféTO Property Improvement Program
Sample Drawings
Click the image above to view the full sample drawings.
Important: Below must be completed in order to receive drawings
Please click here to access the necessary PLANT Indemnity (Waiver) Agreement. This must be filled out in full using your registered corporate name or number (as it appears on your incorporation/registration documents). Upon completion please send the signed waiver to info@toronto-bia.com along with a copy of your articles of incorporation with the Subject Line: “CafeTO Patio Waiver – Business Name”.
Upon receipt and review/validation, TABIA and PLANT will countersign and release construction drawings to be submitted to the City of Toronto as part of your application.
**If you have any drawings from previous years that you would like to share, please send them to info@toronto-bia.com.
Other Resources
Types of Cafés
Amplified Live Music on Patios
Learn about the City of Toronto’s Amplified Live Music on Patios program that allows for amplified live music on CaféTO cafés from May through October 2024.
If participating in the program, patios must comply with the City’s Noise Bylaw, at all times. Only cafés on main streets are included – cafés on local roads are not permitted to host amplified live music performances through this program. More information available in the CaféTO staff report.
Curb Lane Cafés Map
The Curb Lane CaféTO map will return in 2024 (link will be updated)
The Curb Lane Café map shows the locations of curb lane cafés, as well as, installations of public parklet cafés, temporary bicycle parking and temporary advisory loading zones.
Key Contacts
For general questions about the CaféTO program:
Email: cafeto@toronto.ca