The Best Places to Eat on a Budget in Downtown Toronto!
Published: November 11, 2024
The Best Places to Eat on a Budget in Downtown Toronto with PRESTO
Are you HUNGRY — for savings? And fantastic food!
With PRESTO Perks, you can fill your plate without emptying your wallet. There are so many downtown Toronto restaurants with delicious food, but the best places to eat are the ones where you also get a great discount!
Whether you’re travelling to downtown Toronto for business or recreation, use your PRESTO card or the card in your mobile wallet to save cash at several dining locations that are steps from UP Union Station. Your travel into downtown Toronto is easy and convenient on UP Express (just a 25-minute ride from Pearson Airport!), and PRESTO makes dining out easy on your budget, too!
Find Affordable Fare in CIBC SQUARE
Have your next business dinner at TABLE Fare + Social in CIBC SQUARE and save 15% at select restaurants when you show your physical PRESTO card or the card in your mobile wallet. Attached to the Union Station Bus Terminal, CIBC SQUARE brings people together to work, socialize, and relax. TABLE Fare + Social, on the 4th floor, offers the perfect atmosphere and convenient location for meeting with your downtown team or out-of-town clients. Pick up food from one (or more) of the various vendors and celebrate the opportunity to collaborate, converse, and connect!
Aloette Go
Experience Aloette classics to go with Aloette Go’s convenient takeout and delivery menu!
Find fresh salads, perfectly fried chicken, and delicious burgers at Aloette Go. You’ll also find yourself saving 15% off your entire order when you show your PRESTO card or mobile wallet after 2 pm!
Chaiyo by PAI
Have a Thai street market experience in downtown Toronto at Chaiyo by PAI! From their signature Pad Thai and chicken rice to rotating daily specials, you’ll want to return again and again to try all the authentic Thai options. Make those visits after 2 pm so you can enjoy 15% off your order by showing your PRESTO card.
Friday Burger
Will you choose the traditional or the chili cheeseburger? Or maybe a fried chicken sandwich instead? You’ll get 10% off whichever option you’re craving when you show your PRESTO card or card in your mobile wallet at Friday Burger!
Sip & Save at Coco Fresh Tea & Juice
We’ll spill the tea! You can get cool savings at CoCo Bubble Tea! Enjoy 10% off your bubble tea, fruit tea, slush & more when you show your PRESTO card or card in your mobile wallet. With over 60 locations across Ontario, it’s easy to stop in and grab something to sip while enjoying the city sights.
Get a Fantastic Freebie at Kinton Ramen
When it comes to dining discounts, you can’t get better than FREE! In fact, we bet your stomach perked up just reading that word! Show your PRESTO card when you dine-in at any Kinton Ramen location in Ontario and you’ll receive 4 free pieces of Gyoza ($6.99 value!) with every bowl of ramen you purchase. That will keep your belly full and happy! The Kinton Ramen Harbourfront location is just a 10-minute walk from UP Union Station so it’s perfect for a budget-friendly lunch on your next visit to downtown Toronto.
There’s Savings to Savour Inside Union Station
For extra convenience when you’re travelling into or out of downtown Toronto, enjoy the eateries right inside Union Station! You might be surprised by all the amazing options, and you’ll definitely be delighted with the discounts. Just remember to show your PRESTO card (the card in your mobile wallet works too!) to take advantage of savings at these select restaurants.
Union Chicken
Union Chicken will satisfy your craving for all the Southern-style flavours — Fried Chicken, Rotisserie Chicken, Delicious Sides, Salads and more. Your PRESTO Perks dine-in discount includes 20% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages so sit down and get ready to dig in!
Amano Italian Kitchen
Top off your day in Toronto with a plate of fresh pasta, seafood, or a classic Italian sandwich from Amano Italian Kitchen. Their focus on traditional Italian dishes with modern flair is what makes Amano one of Toronto’s best Italian restaurants. Dine-in and enjoy 20% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages with PRESTO Perks!
MightyBird
Fried chicken sandwiches, chicken & waffles, loaded fries and more! At MightyBird, there is no shortage of tasty chicken dishes to choose from. Try a different one every time you visit. Find MightyBird in the Foodie Aisle at Union Station — and don’t forget to show your PRESTO card to get 20% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages!
Dining in Downtown Toronto Doesn’t Have to be Expensive
You don’t need to skip eating at some of the best restaurants in Toronto to stay on budget. Just use PRESTO Perks! Remember, your PRESTO card isn’t only a convenient way to pay your UP Express fare, it also lets you enjoy great food at great discounts. And while you’re visiting downtown Toronto, you can pair your meal with other PRESTO Perks savings at over 50 attractions, events, and more. It just makes sense (and cents!).