When is Poetry Jazz Cafe open?
Mon closed; Tue 5:30 PM–12:30 AM; Wed–Sat 5:30 PM–2 AM; Sun closed.
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Poetry Jazz Cafe
- 4.5865 reviews
- $$
- Closed now
An intimate, music-forward cafe-bar blending handcrafted cocktails and specialty coffee with nightly live jazz and spoken-word sets. Expect a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere perfect for relaxed conversation, small groups, or a romantic evening; small plates and attentive service round out the experience. Visit for the vibrant local music scene and artful drinks in a stylish Queen West setting.
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Poetry Jazz Cafe in short
When is the best time to visit Poetry Jazz Cafe?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Poetry Jazz Cafe indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Poetry Jazz Cafe cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Poetry Jazz Cafe?
1078 Queen St W,Toronto, ON M6J 1H8,Canada.
Right now · 3:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Tue 12 am.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
16°
Clear
- Feels
- 14°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 4pm
15° - 5pm12°
- 6pm
11°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 5:30 PM–12:30 AM
- wednesday
- 5:30 PM–2 AM
- thursday
- 5:30 PM–2 AM
- friday
- 5:30 PM–2 AM
- saturday
- 5:30 PM–2 AM
- sundayToday
- Closed
Where and how
- 1 Poetry Jazz Cafe
- 2 Bar Poet · 1 min
- 3 Sweaty Betty's · 4 min
- 4 HamsArt Market, Souk Café · 5 min
- 5 Central Restaurants · 6 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 865 reviews
Known for
- Date night
- Late night
- Weekend outings
- Live music
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
The feel
- Cozy
- Intimate
- Lively
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo friendly
What people say
Didn’t stay long but enjoyed the time we spent there. Drinks were good too.
Poetry Jazz Café has one of the worst examples of customer service I’ve experienced in the city. There’s a serious lack of professionalism, organization, and basic respect toward guests. Staff act impatient and dismissive, and instead of making people feel welcome, the energy is tense and uncomfortable. The service…
Around Ossington
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Bar PoetBar · 1 min walk
Sweaty Betty'sBar · 4 min walkGood nowHamsArt Market, Souk CaféCafé · 5 min walk
Central RestaurantsRestaurant · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Light layer until 5 pm. Jacket from 5 pm.
JacketFrom 5 pm
Light layerUntil 5 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.