Coffee Shop Renovation in Toronto: A Second Cup Makeover
If you’re a business owner in Toronto looking to renovate a café, retail store, or restaurant, this real renovation project at Second Cup Café (289 King St W) is the perfect example of what’s possible.
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We recently worked with RMU General Contractor, one of our signed-on partners, to upgrade the layout and features of this downtown Toronto café. This article gives you a full breakdown of the project and what goes into a modern commercial renovation.
Why This Renovation Was Needed
Second Cup Café needed a full update to meet new safety and accessibility standards, including:
- ✅ Building two washrooms, including one fully accessible washroom
- ✅ Removing and reinforcing staircases
- ✅ Upgrading to LED lighting throughout the café
- ✅ Creating custom storage spaces and closet doors
- ✅ Adding commercial-grade retractable safety gates
- ✅ Installing fire code–compliant exit doors and signage
- ✅ Supporting future plumbing rough-ins for upstairs expansion
- ✅ Adding shelving and railings for a staff costume storage area (used for theater-related events)
These types of renovations are common for franchise cafés, independent coffee shops, and retail locations that need to stay compliant, efficient, and on-brand.
What Makes a Good Commercial Renovation?
Whether you’re running a coffee shop, barbershop, clinic, or boutique retail business, a strong renovation should:
- Be fully up to building code
- Make your space more accessible and efficient
- Use commercial-grade materials
- Improve lighting, flow, and energy efficiency
- Consider long-term needs (like future plumbing or equipment)
This project checked all the boxes, and the client was involved every step of the way.
Who Handled the Construction?
All construction and renovation work for this project was completed by RMU General Contractor, a vetted and trusted contractor partner of Mister Contractor.
Note: Mister Contractor is not a licensed general contractor. We are a trusted marketing and lead generation agency that helps connect verified, capable renovation contractors like RMU with serious business owners across the GTA.
Thinking of Renovating Your Café or Commercial Space?
We specialize in helping business owners in the Greater Toronto Area plan and connect with experienced, licensed contractors.
Whether you’re running:
- A coffee shop or franchise café
- A barbershop or beauty salon
- A restaurant or food court stall
- A boutique retail store
- A commercial office or shared space
…we can help you plan your renovation and refer you to a verified pro who can execute it properly.
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