Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Cocina Economica
141 Berkeley StThe BEST Mexican food in the area
Aft Bar
686 Queen St EGreat BBQ and Bourbon selection in a cool, modern space
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.Great coffee spot
Odin Cafe + Bar
514 King St EAwesome coffee shop - cool modern design
Impact Kitchen
573 King St EHealthy eats at this casual, airy and modern spot
Great french restaurant and bar - a little pricey but well worth it. Good brunch.
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Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie
35 Tank House LaneGreat french restaurant and bar - a little pricey but well worth it. Good brunch.
Modern taco spot – good margaritas and tacos, I prefer the Mexican food here to El Catrine in the distillery
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La Carnita
501 College StModern taco spot – good margaritas and tacos, I prefer the Mexican food here to El Catrine in the distillery
Delicious Lebanese/Mediterranean food in a stylish modern environment
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Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street EastDelicious Lebanese/Mediterranean food in a stylish modern environment
Known as one of the top brunch/lunch spots in Toronto. Expect a line – try to go for weekday lunch or breakfast as it’s less crowded, great patio for people watching on the side
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Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St EKnown as one of the top brunch/lunch spots in Toronto. Expect a line – try to go for weekday lunch or breakfast as it’s less crowded, great patio for people watching on the side
Frankie's Italian
892 Queen St ELovely Italian restaurant with a cozy interior
Best brunch in the East End – also usually has a line but as long as it’s less than 20 mins it’s worth it
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Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveBest brunch in the East End – also usually has a line but as long as it’s less than 20 mins it’s worth it
Go here for the huge, beautiful patio and the great margaritas. I haven’t really loved the food here but it may have improved!
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El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House LaneGo here for the huge, beautiful patio and the great margaritas. I haven’t really loved the food here but it may have improved!
worth a trip just for the beautiful building and art on the second floor – the coffee’s great too!
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Balzac's Distillery District
1 Trinity Stworth a trip just for the beautiful building and art on the second floor – the coffee’s great too!
Morning Glory Cafe
457 King St EGood breakfast can be found here
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdThe iconic Canadian Coffee Shop
Subway
20 Bathurst StSubs and sandwiches
Mezes
440 Danforth AveThe best Greek restaurant in Toronto. A proper sit down experience.
Shopping
The BEST hot chocolate and gelato in Toronto - a great place to buy high end chocolate as well of course!
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Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneThe BEST hot chocolate and gelato in Toronto - a great place to buy high end chocolate as well of course!
Open until 11PM most nights - good in a pinch for mediocre wine - but try to get to the LCBO for better selection
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Wine Rack
746 King St WOpen until 11PM most nights - good in a pinch for mediocre wine - but try to get to the LCBO for better selection
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Large wine and beer store with great selection.
Beer Store
500 Dupont StThe place to buy all your beer - no other drinks are sold here though
Great menswear store. Similar to Harry Rosen but aiming for a slightly more hip clientele. Perfect for stylish presents or a new suit.
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Gotstyle
21 Trinity StGreat menswear store. Similar to Harry Rosen but aiming for a slightly more hip clientele. Perfect for stylish presents or a new suit.
A cool 6000 square foot gallery of industrial design. The ultimate store for those looking for that special gift, or piece to take home. It has housewares, jewelry, decorative items and furniture.
Bergo Designs
28 Tank House LaneA cool 6000 square foot gallery of industrial design. The ultimate store for those looking for that special gift, or piece to take home. It has housewares, jewelry, decorative items and furniture.
Sports Themed Fine Art Photography & Vintage-Inspired Apparel From Sports' Golden Era
The SPORT Gallery (SPORT at the Distillery)
15 Tank House LaneSports Themed Fine Art Photography & Vintage-Inspired Apparel From Sports' Golden Era
Essentials
A true butcher shop if you need top quality meats for the BBQ, these guys know their stuff!
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Butchers of Distinction
738 Queen St EA true butcher shop if you need top quality meats for the BBQ, these guys know their stuff!
Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St EGrocery store for all the essentials
Small convenience store with groceries and some fresh fruits and veggies. This isn't a full blown grocer like No Frill's - it is more if you need to pick up a few essentials like milk or butter.
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Riverside Market
720 Queen St ESmall convenience store with groceries and some fresh fruits and veggies. This isn't a full blown grocer like No Frill's - it is more if you need to pick up a few essentials like milk or butter.
The nicest grocery store in Toronto! It used to be an NHL hockey arena for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Converted to a fantastic grocery store with anything your heart desires. Also an LCBO upstairs.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WThe nicest grocery store in Toronto! It used to be an NHL hockey arena for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Converted to a fantastic grocery store with anything your heart desires. Also an LCBO upstairs.
Good grocery store - lots of selection and higher end products than No Frills
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WGood grocery store - lots of selection and higher end products than No Frills
Drinks & Nightlife
The Comrade
758 Queen St Eromantic and laid-back cocktail bar, exposed-brick, very cool.
Funky and fun faux-dive bar with pin ball tables. This is usually our last stop for a few night caps before coming home
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Hi-Lo
753 Queen St EFunky and fun faux-dive bar with pin ball tables. This is usually our last stop for a few night caps before coming home
popular and loud bar with a really colourful interior and a ping pong table upstairs. They have especially good mojitos here. Good place to start the night with a few drinks
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Pacific Junction Hotel
234 King St Epopular and loud bar with a really colourful interior and a ping pong table upstairs. They have especially good mojitos here. Good place to start the night with a few drinks
Sightseeing
This whole area is great – lots of art galleries that encourage browsing – great way to spend an afternoon. AND the magical Christmas Market runs from Nov 20th - Dec 20th
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Brennivínsmiðstöðin
55 Mill StThis whole area is great – lots of art galleries that encourage browsing – great way to spend an afternoon. AND the magical Christmas Market runs from Nov 20th - Dec 20th
Great strip of quirky shops, galleries and restaurants. The brunch mecca in Toronto.
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Leslieville
Great strip of quirky shops, galleries and restaurants. The brunch mecca in Toronto.
AWESOME Park - a great place for a morning walk with coffee. Also a small water park for kids (or adults) to cool off.
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Corktown Common
155 Bayview AvenueAWESOME Park - a great place for a morning walk with coffee. Also a small water park for kids (or adults) to cool off.
BEST viewpoint of Toronto. Great for taking pictures of the skyline and taking a walk.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StBEST viewpoint of Toronto. Great for taking pictures of the skyline and taking a walk.
Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StGreat beach for a walk
Tommy Thompson Park
1 Leslie StGreat park for a bike ride or walk
The longest beach in Toronto - Public swimming pool, beach volleyball etc.
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Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EThe longest beach in Toronto - Public swimming pool, beach volleyball etc.
The Beaches
Funky and fun neighborhood, great for a walk
Walk the Danforth to experience Toronto's awesome Greek Village. Mezes restaurant is the best of the bunch for authentic greek cuisine.
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The Danforth
Walk the Danforth to experience Toronto's awesome Greek Village. Mezes restaurant is the best of the bunch for authentic greek cuisine.
A summer MUST. Very peaceful and beautiful park system. A great place to rent bikes and explore or picnic in the summer with iconic views. The clothing optional beach is a must for the adventurous!
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Toronto Islands - Ward's Island Park
17 Lakeshore AveA summer MUST. Very peaceful and beautiful park system. A great place to rent bikes and explore or picnic in the summer with iconic views. The clothing optional beach is a must for the adventurous!
Everything Else
Corktown Cleaners
569 King St EDry Cleaners