The Riviera + Runaway Cafe

This cafe in an Airstream is an eclectic place; no doubt. If you are into funky stuff, come here. I visited on a sunny day of September and the line was short; but this place is usually busy -again, I am talking about the Airstream. I had a sandwich and a a coffee. All delicious. They have lots of seating space. It can't get more eclectic than this. Well, I guess it could...

October 20, 2024 on Google

This is definitely an interesting place with a unique interior and a pleasant atmosphere. When it comes to the food, it's a mixed experience. The Montreal sandwich was disappointing—definitely not what we expected. However, the hot dog was quite good and worth trying. Overall, it's a nice spot to relax with a scenic view, but the food could use some improvement.

September 18, 2024 on Google

We have a fantastic first visit to the place. The staff were all nice, made some good recommendations on choices and all around terrific. The view and ambiance in the patio is awesome and I found some nice nostalgia from an old stomping ground that really made my day. Looking forward to my next visit.

September 2, 2024 on Google

RUNAWAY CAFE which is at the strong. The cutest set up and honestly, one of the best drinks and food ever I’ve ever had. I got the NEW strawberry matcha. Iced. Fresh clean flavours, had it as a dessert because it was so yummy and sweet!! I had their tomato & cheese on focaccia and I could of eaten like 2 more of those, it was THAT good, yet the portions were big and kept me energized & full for the entire 6 hours we were there. Worth going to, and it’s one of my most favourite parts of the island: Ward Island. Will be back soon!

August 25, 2024 on Google

Average coffee that's very overpriced. The coffee tasted like they needed to service and give the machine a proper cleaning. But the ambiance is pretty nice and since there are not many other options around it's a decent place to stop. Just beware that they charge extra for iced drinks and try to take advantage of the summer heat!

August 17, 2024 on Google

My first time there with my friend we went in hungry. We waited forever to be noticed just and it took a while for the drinks to come as well. When ordering the food we were not asked which side we want. The hamburger was not bad but the fact that next to the hamburger we had chips that were basically out of chip bag probably from the dollar store and 1 tini silver of pickle was a most unimpressive and quite disappointing experience. My friend's drink was most definitely not satisfactory and my drink was so watered down that I could see a slight color it was supposed to be a Canada dry and it was almost colorless and there was so much ice that I couldn't even taste it. Never again 😒!!!

July 3, 2024 on Google

The Riviera + Runaway Cafe at Ward's Island is a true hidden treasure in Toronto's dining scene. Whether you're a local or a visitor to Toronto, I highly recommend taking the ferry to Ward's Island and experiencing this delightful café for yourself. You'll leave feeling refreshed and eager to return to this serene oasis by the lake.

June 28, 2024 on Google

A cute restaurant and the view is amazing. We ordered lasagna, loaded nachos and coffee. The lasagna was delightful and nachos was okay too. The service wasn’t that great, it felt that the server was always in a hurry and one server was serving the entire place. The loaded hot chocolate was unavailable and I was really craving for one. The drinks menu was interesting and they also had games, a nice place to get together with your friends and family.

April 3, 2023 on Google