What to Eat at OssFest 2026: Lunch Lady, Favorites Thai and No Vacancy Reveal Festival Plans
Exclusive dishes, street food specials and one-day collaborations are heading to Ossington this July.
TORONTO, ON — One of Toronto’s busiest summer street festivals is returning to Ossington Avenue.
On Saturday, July 25, OssFest 2026 will bring together restaurants, bars, and local businesses along Ossington Avenue, between Dundas Street West and Queen Street West. Includes award-winning Vietnamese restaurant Lunch Lady, acclaimed cocktail destination No Vacancy, and MICHELIN-recognized Favorites Thai.
Visitors can explore festival-exclusive menus, limited-time collaborations, live music, and outdoor activations from some of the neighbourhood’s most recognized destinations.
Lunch Lady Brings Vietnamese Street Food to OssFest
Lunch Lady will be serving a festival-exclusive menu inspired by the street food culture of Saigon.
From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., or while supplies last. Located at 93 Ossington Avenue. The menu features Vietnamese beverages alongside a selection of grilled skewers designed for festival-goers.
Guests can choose from:
- Vietnamese Coffee
- Sugarcane Juice
- Octopus Skewers with Green Chili Sauce
- Pork Skewers with Red Chili Sauce
- Beef Skewers with Red Chili Sauce
Menu items will be priced between $9 and $14.
No Vacancy Takes Over Ossington with a One-Day Block Party
Just a short walk away, No Vacancy is extending its hospitality beyond its walls with a full-day outdoor celebration.
No Vacancy is marking OssFest with a large-scale block party at 77 Ossington Avenue.
Running from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the event will feature grilled skewers prepared by Chef Brian Kang, along with beer and spirit cans supported by Steam Whistle and Suntory, plus access to a full-service bar.
Throughout the day, guests can enjoy DJ sets, including performances from Toronto DJs Deecee and Quim, before the celebration moves indoors.
Once the outdoor festivities wrap up, No Vacancy will continue service with its regular lounge menu and a late-night after-party beginning at 10 p.m.
Favorites Thai Teams Up with Lambo’s Deli
Meanwhile, Favorites Thai is bringing together two popular names in Toronto’s food scene for a special collaboration.
The four-time MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recipient is partnering with Lambo’s Deli to create a limited-edition sandwich inspired by Thai flavours and Lambo’s signature style.
The collaboration will be available throughout OssFest and served on Favorites Thai’s spacious alleyway patio, where guests can also enjoy DJ sets and pours from the Therianthropy Wine Truck.
Located at 141 Ossington Avenue, Favorites Thai has become known for balancing traditional Thai flavours with a contemporary approach, making this one-day partnership one of the festival’s anticipated culinary offerings.
A Day Built Around Food, Drinks and Community
Every year, OssFest highlights the businesses that have helped make Ossington one of Toronto’s most active dining and nightlife districts.
With exclusive menus, outdoor activations, live entertainment, and collaborations that won’t be available after the festival, this year’s event offers visitors several reasons to spend the day exploring the neighbourhood.
Whether it’s Vietnamese street food from Lunch Lady, cocktails and DJs at No Vacancy, or a one-day collaboration at Favorites Thai, OssFest 2026 brings together some of the area’s most celebrated destinations for a single day of food and culture.
About the Participating Businesses
Lunch Lady
A Toronto destination for Vietnamese cuisine inspired by the legendary street food vendor made famous in Ho Chi Minh City. Fresh off the Canada’s 100 Best Recommends 2026 list.
For more information, you can go through their website and social media account.
No Vacancy
An award-winning Toronto cocktail bar recognized by No. 14 on Canada’s 100 Best Bars list, awarded Best New Bar, and ranked No. 82 on the extended North America’s 50 Best Bars list.
For more information, you can go through their website and social media account.
Favorites Thai
A MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant known for its approachable Thai dishes and vibrant dining experience.
For more information, you can go through their website and social media account.
