In a busy restaurant or cafe, a uniform does two jobs. It tells guests who to flag down, and it puts your name in front of everyone who walks past the window or scrolls past a photo of your patio. Printing Uncle makes custom staff uniforms for Toronto restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food trucks and bars: branded aprons, chef coats, tees and caps, ordered online with your logo and priced per piece before you pay.
Who this is for
Independent cafes on Queen Street, family restaurants in Scarborough, bakeries in the east end, food trucks working summer festivals and ghost kitchens that only need shirts for the delivery team. Front-of-house, back-of-house and catering staff all have different needs, and you can order them all with one logo. There is no minimum on printed items, so you can outfit a new hire without placing a big order, and we can bring free samples to your business so staff can try aprons and sizes first.
Choosing aprons, coats, tees and caps
Aprons
Aprons are the most visible piece of a food service uniform and a great place for your logo.
- Q-Tees Waist Apron with Pockets: the go-to for servers and baristas who need a spot for pens, order pads and cards.
- Q-Tees Full-Length Apron with Pockets: full coverage for kitchen staff, line cooks and counter service.
- Q-Tees Butcher Apron: a heavier classic bib apron for delis, butchers and pizza shops.
- Artisan Collection Calibre Heavy Cotton Canvas Pocket Apron: a premium canvas look for coffee bars and open kitchens.
See every style in our Aprons collection.
Chef coats
The Artisan Collection Unisex Short Sleeve Chef Coat keeps kitchen teams cool on a hot line. A small embroidered logo on the chest gives it a finished, professional look. Browse Chef Wear.
Tees
For casual counter service, food trucks and delivery staff, a printed tee is comfortable and affordable. The Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt is a durable everyday tee, the Gildan Heavy Cotton Pocket T-Shirt adds a handy chest pocket, and the Gildan DryBlend T-Shirt is a cotton-poly blend that dries quickly. More in T-Shirts.
Caps
Caps keep hair back and finish the look. The Valucap Bio-Washed Classic Dad Hat and Valucap Mesh-Back Twill Trucker Cap are easy, low-cost picks. Caps are usually embroidered, so contact us with your logo and quantity for a quote. See all Headwear, or our Food & Drink picks.
Printing or embroidery in a kitchen?
DTF printing is ideal for aprons and tees. It handles full-colour logos, fine lettering and illustrations, there is no minimum, and the Design Studio prices it instantly. From 25 pieces the studio also prices screen printing and automatically uses it whenever it works out cheaper for your design, with no separate setup fee. Screen printed orders take one business day longer.
Embroidery is the classic choice for chef coats and caps, and it stands up well to frequent laundering. It is quoted per job, usually from 6 pieces, with a one-time $35 digitizing fee per design, so reorders for new staff skip that fee. Knit beanies, sweaters, fleece and towels are embroidery-only, which is handy if you want branded bar towels. Learn more on our embroidery page.
Worked price examples
These use a single DTF print with your logo. Prices are per piece, in CAD, before tax, and start from the lowest-priced colour and size of each item.
- 8 server waist aprons: Q-Tees Waist Apron with Pockets from $5.33 + first print $14 (6 to 11 pieces) = from $19.33 per apron.
- 15 kitchen aprons: Q-Tees Full-Length Apron with Pockets from $6.99 + first print $11 (12 to 24 pieces) = from $17.99 per apron.
- 20 staff tees: Gildan Heavy Cotton T-Shirt from $4.13 + first print $11 (12 to 24 pieces) = from $15.13 per tee.
Prices drop as quantities grow. The Design Studio shows your exact all-in price for every item before checkout, and chef coat and cap embroidery is quoted separately.
Turnaround, pickup and delivery
Most orders are ready within 72 hours, counting Monday to Friday, once your artwork is approved. Screen printed orders take one business day longer. Opening soon or short on time before a big event? See our rush printing options.
Pickup is free by appointment at 16 Bermondsey Rd, East York (entrance on Cranfield Rd). Standard shipping is free on orders of $250 or more before tax to most of Canada (Ontario and Quebec at any size; other provinces up to $2,000; not the territories). See shipping across Canada.
How to order
- Open the Design Studio and choose an apron, tee or other item.
- Upload your restaurant or cafe logo and place it.
- Add quantities and sizes, check the preview and price, and order.
For chef coats, caps or anything embroidered, or if you would like to mix several items in one order, call 437-424-3934 or email meet@printinguncle.com, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Restaurant uniform FAQ
Will a printed apron hold up to kitchen laundry?
DTF prints are made for everyday wear and washing. For the longest life, wash inside out in cold or warm water and avoid ironing directly on the print.
Can I order just a few aprons for new staff?
Yes. There is no minimum on printed items, so you can order one apron at a time whenever someone joins the team.
Can I put my logo on a chef coat?
Yes. Chef coats are usually embroidered. Send us your logo and quantity for a quote. Embroidery usually starts at 6 pieces.
Do you make branded bar towels?
Yes, towels can be embroidered. They are embroidery-only, so contact us for a quote.
Can front-of-house and kitchen staff have different items with the same logo?
Yes. Use the same logo on waist aprons for servers, full-length aprons for the kitchen and tees for delivery staff. Each item is priced on its own quantity.