Toronto businesses that closed in February were a mix of old and new school. From a beloved community hangout to a popular barbecue joint, there were quite a few surprises.

Here are the most notable Toronto businesses that closed in February.

Coyote Willie

After 28 years in business, this Tex-Mex diner in Riverside finally closed up shop.

Dac Biet Burger

Some were heartbroken to learn that this Vietnamese burger joint on Church St. by Dundas St. E. shuttered. Its pho and banh mi burgers will be missed.

Dolce 21

This dessert shop known for its cotton candy soft serve and Maltesers and Ferrero Rocher shakes inside Markham's Pacific Mall has served its final sugar rush.

Hey Meatball

Leslieville's was the last location standing of chef Rodney Bowers's meatball and pasta mini-chain, and now it's papered up and looks to be under renovations for a new concept.

Holy Oak

Ahuge rent hikeforced this beloved Bloordale community venue and hangout to close in February, but hopefully it'll find a new location soon and live on.

College Street Bar

Following sexual assault and forcible confinementcharges to owner Gavin MacMillan, the bar has beenshut down until at least Mayby Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards with the cooperation of MacMillan.

Hopgood’s Foodliner

Geoff Hopgood decided to bid his Maritimes-inspired restaurant adieu in February, after five years on Roncesvalles. Fans will be happy to hear that it sounds likehe has something else in the works.

JanieJones

Chef Davy Love's British pub and brunch spot at Gerrard & Jones sadly didn't manage to make it past the six-month mark.

J&J Bar-b-que

Food would regularly sell out at this Kensington Market smokehouse, so it was surprising to discover thatthis popular place closedwith intentions to reopen as the polar opposite of itself—a raw vegan eatery.

Stelvio

Specializing in northern Italian cuisine from the Lombardia region of Italy, this Queen West restaurant recently opened a location in Milan andhas temporarily shutteredthis one with the intention of reopening with a brand new look and menu in April.Alla prossima?