
Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business
Sabrina Gamrot
created: Aug. 19, 2025, 3:50 p.m. | updated: Aug. 20, 2025, 8:53 p.m.
Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.
BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.
"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.
"It's the people who made By The Way a successful business and our home here on Bloor Street.
By the Way now joins the graveyard of other shuttered Toronto restaurants, like the now-gone Mattachioni East, La Bartola, Rosalinda, Banu, Runway06, and more.
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