Applications for CaféTO Curb Lane Cafés for new operators and renewal permits are now closed.

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

Resources for new CaféTO Applicants.

Returning Operators

Resources for returning CaféTO operators.

Timelines for CaféTO 2025 Season

Complete: New Permit Applications and Renewals
01/22 to 02/19/2025 – Complete.

The application portals are closed.

Current: 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.