Mandate
Renowned in the Villeray neighbourhood for several years, Le Toasteur – a breakfast restaurant cherished by loyal customers – needed to expand its space to better meet demand. By utilizing the apartment located upstairs, we proposed a natural and authentic transformation, resulting in an obvious and fluid evolution.
Approach
Our mandate was to design a dining room equipped with a bar counter and an additional kitchen, all inspired by the habits of customers who love summer patios. Once the warm season ended, our vision was to recreate this atmosphere indoors: a warm, open, and inviting space. In harmony with an aesthetic already established in the dining room and on the patio, the design of the new space was developed through an organic process and co-creation sessions.
ResultS
From a residential apartment to a functional restaurant, the addition of a second kitchen upstairs not only allows for more customers but also alleviates pressure on the ground-floor kitchen's operations, thereby optimizing service and comfort. The Rümker team is proud to have designed a unique and harmonious extension that will prolong Le Toasteur's authentic experience for neighbourhood regulars and refined brunch enthusiasts.