Applications for new operators and renewal permits are now open and close on February 19 at 11:59 p.m.

Curb lane cafés provide expanded temporary outdoor dining space for use by licensed food and drink establishments. Curb lane cafés are outdoor dining areas located on the street, directly adjacent to a curb.

New Applicants

Interested in having a curb lane café for the first time?

Returning Operators

Want to renew your curb lane café permit?

Information Sessions

Join us at one of our online information sessions to learn more about the basic requirements of curb lane cafés and to help prepare for your application submission.

New & Returning Applicants

January 27, 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Register

January 30, 2 to 2:30 p.m.

Register

If you are not available to attend a live information session, a recorded session will be posted online afterwards.

Timelines for CaféTO 2025 Season

Current: New Permit Applications and Renewals
01/22 to 02/19/2025 – Open

The application portal closes on February 19 at 11:59 p.m.

Incomplete: Platform Designs Due
03/15 to 04/15/2025 – Next Up

Temporary platform design submissions are due by April 15.

Incomplete: Permit Processing
04/15 to 06/01/2025 – Upcoming

Approval and completion of all submissions.

Incomplete: Curb Lane Cafés Open
05/17/2025 – Upcoming

Installations are 90 per cent completed by the Victoria Day long weekend.

Incomplete: KeKey Deadline: Platform Installation Complete
06/01/2025 – Upcoming

Temporary platforms must be installed by June 1 for the duration of the café season.

Incomplete: Season Ends: Removal of Curb Lane Café Patios and Platforms
10/01 to 10/15/2025 – Upcoming

Operators must remove curb lane café patios and platforms before the scheduled removal date.