The PATH runs more than 30 km under downtown Toronto, with over 1,200 shops. Most people only know the food court under their own tower. The best Toronto PATH restaurants tend to be the mom-and-pop counters, the basement pasta bar and the $8.50 lunch that somehow still exists.
Cheap lunch in the PATH, around $10 or less
These were the community’s top value picks. Prices are what regulars reported in late October 2026, so check before you go.
- Hoga$8.50
One of the last sub-$10 lunches downtown. A regular who has photographed it yearly since 2019 says portions have shrunk, so some order two.
- Sundays Pasta LabFrom $10
First Canadian Place, lower level. Fresh pasta made on-site and cooked to order, in the shape you choose. A Toronto Star food writer vouched for it in the thread.
- Kibo30% off after 6 p.m.
Union Station. Kimbap drops to about $7–8 in the evening, and it’s filling enough for dinner on the train.
- The Chinese bun shopBudget
Atrium on Bay, lower level. Cheap, tasty buns plus HK milk tea and bubble tea.
- Longo’s hot food barPay by weight
First Canadian Place. Pack your box with protein and vegetables for more food per dollar.
The best PATH food courts, building by building
The PATH is easiest to explore one tower at a time. Here’s where the favourites are.
Commerce Court
Next to the King Station entrance
- The tropical smoothie place. A family-run counter that fans call the best smoothie in the city, with wraps and hard-boiled eggs for a quick protein hit.
- Buster’s Sea Cove. About $6 more than a typical PATH lunch, but regulars say the portions earn it when you want fish and chips. Treat
- Jacob & Sebastian. A dependable weekday lunch that got repeat mentions.
Scotia Plaza
- Mahbanoo. A newer family-run Persian spot with big portions and bold flavour. Several commenters backed it at once.
- Dapper Doughnuts. Fresh mini doughnuts at a surprisingly low price.
First Canadian Place
- Sundays Pasta Lab. Made-to-order pasta across from Longo’s. From $10
- Forno Cultura. An Italian bakery that makes a nice change from food court fare.
- Longo’s hot food bar. A flexible, build-your-own lunch.
Metro Hall
Near Roy Thomson Hall
- Harvest Green. Fresh and healthy, and some regulars rank it above Pantry. Also under the RBC Centre.
- Bún & Cơm Vietnamese Eatery. A solid Vietnamese lunch.
Brookfield Place
- Tiger’s Cup Bap. A big plate for the price, and one of the newest picks in the thread.
Worth the walk, wherever you are
These came up again and again. Open NavDeals to find the closest location.
- Zen Kyoto. Takeout sushi with three locations now. The unagi don and salmon don are standouts. Order ahead on Ritual to skip the line.
- Ruby Thai. The made-to-order stir-fry can stretch to two lunches, and the noodle soup has fans too.
- Hometown Road. Beef brisket noodle soup, the community’s pick for a cold day.
- Pantry. A crowd favourite for fresh bowls.
- Onigiri & Co. A pleasant surprise for many, though some find it small for the price.
- What-a-Jerk and Penny’s Fried Chicken. Reliable comfort food.
- Burger King, Exchange Tower. Praised for fast, friendly staff and normal prices despite the address.
Lunch tips from PATH regulars
A deal is only a deal if it fills you up.
- Watch portions, not just prices. Hoga and Ruby Thai both came up for shrinking or uneven servings.
- Chains vary by location. One regular rated PATH Subways as hit-and-miss and suggested skipping Exchange Tower’s.
- Tasty isn’t always good value. Sultan’s Mediterranean Grill got praise for flavour, and pushback on price.
- Time your lunch. Evening discounts like Kibo’s can cut your bill by almost a third.
Goodbye, Noodle King
Noodle King in the Sheraton Centre closed in late October 2026, with huge lineups on its final days. For many regulars it was a weekly ritual. If you need a new noodle spot, Ruby Thai and Hometown Road are good places to start.
Toronto PATH food FAQ
Where can I get a cheap lunch in the Toronto PATH?
Hoga still offers lunch for about $8.50, and Sundays Pasta Lab in First Canadian Place starts at $10. Kibo at Union Station takes 30% off kimbap after 6 p.m.
What is the best food court in the PATH?
It depends on what you want. Commerce Court has smoothies, fish and chips and Jacob & Sebastian. First Canadian Place has fresh pasta, an Italian bakery and Longo’s. Scotia Plaza has Mahbanoo for Persian food.
Are there healthy lunch options in the PATH?
Yes. Harvest Green (Metro Hall and RBC Centre), Pantry, the Commerce Court smoothie shop and Longo’s hot food bar are all popular healthy picks.
Is Noodle King in the Sheraton Centre still open?
No. Noodle King in the Sheraton Centre closed in late October 2026.
How do I find deals in the PATH?
NavDeals is the deals map for Toronto’s PATH, with live deals and walking directions to the door. The iOS beta is open now at navdeals.ca.
Recommendations come from our r/askTO thread on underrated PATH spots, posted in late October 2026. Prices and openings change fast down here. Spotted something we missed? Tell us at info@navdeals.ca.