Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
World-renown as a cultural melting-pot, Toronto serves up incredible fusion food, Barrio Coreano is our favourite example of this serving up Mexican-Korean fusion. Their tacos are incredible and we love their cocktails too! Be sure to book in advance as this place fills up quickly!
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Barrio Coreano
690 Bloor St WWorld-renown as a cultural melting-pot, Toronto serves up incredible fusion food, Barrio Coreano is our favourite example of this serving up Mexican-Korean fusion. Their tacos are incredible and we love their cocktails too! Be sure to book in advance as this place fills up quickly!
If we’re talking about the best brunch places in Toronto, we’re talking about School. This stylish restaurant serves delicious food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Their factory-like decor and 2 patios provide an exciting atmosphere to converse and have a delicious meal.
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School
70 Fraser AveIf we’re talking about the best brunch places in Toronto, we’re talking about School. This stylish restaurant serves delicious food for brunch, lunch and dinner. Their factory-like decor and 2 patios provide an exciting atmosphere to converse and have a delicious meal.
Maizal is a quesadilla and taco cafe that serves flavourful Mexican cuisine. Their tortillas are made from scratch using a homemade recipe that has been passed on for generations. The restaurant has a beautiful colourful decor, that is accessorized with terracotta accents, folk art and ornate moldings, an overall a design that perfectly reflects Mexican culture.
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Maizal
110 Ossington AveMaizal is a quesadilla and taco cafe that serves flavourful Mexican cuisine. Their tortillas are made from scratch using a homemade recipe that has been passed on for generations. The restaurant has a beautiful colourful decor, that is accessorized with terracotta accents, folk art and ornate moldings, an overall a design that perfectly reflects Mexican culture.
Williams Landing is a stylish bar offering a lengthy wine list, 16 beers on tap & an eclectic menu, plus a spacious patio. We love the food here at any time of the day!
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Williams Landing
120 Lynn Williams StWilliams Landing is a stylish bar offering a lengthy wine list, 16 beers on tap & an eclectic menu, plus a spacious patio. We love the food here at any time of the day!
If you're looking for something different, this is our favourite place in Toronto to mix things up. A family-run restaurant serving up traditional Ethopian food with amazing flavours and a full on cultural experience. **Hint** the vegetarian options are some of our favourite!
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Lalibela Restaurant - Bloor St
869 Bloor St WIf you're looking for something different, this is our favourite place in Toronto to mix things up. A family-run restaurant serving up traditional Ethopian food with amazing flavours and a full on cultural experience. **Hint** the vegetarian options are some of our favourite!
For vegetarian options in Toronto, Fresh is by far our favourite place to go. With a creative fusion menu there's something for everyone. Pro-tip: try the quinoa-battered onion rings with mushroom gravy, they're incredible. Fresh has 3 other locations in Toronto though this one is the most central.
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Fresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.For vegetarian options in Toronto, Fresh is by far our favourite place to go. With a creative fusion menu there's something for everyone. Pro-tip: try the quinoa-battered onion rings with mushroom gravy, they're incredible. Fresh has 3 other locations in Toronto though this one is the most central.
FIGO offers Italian inspired cuisine in a stylishly elegant setting. Using the freshest and finest ingredients, Executive Chef Anna Chen brings her own distinctive take on Italian cuisine using contemporary techniques. The menu features house-made ricotta, wood-fired pizzas, and made-from-scratch pastas.
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Figo Toronto
295 Adelaide St WFIGO offers Italian inspired cuisine in a stylishly elegant setting. Using the freshest and finest ingredients, Executive Chef Anna Chen brings her own distinctive take on Italian cuisine using contemporary techniques. The menu features house-made ricotta, wood-fired pizzas, and made-from-scratch pastas.
Just steps from Woodbine beach, this is one of our favourite places to grab a great plate of sushi after hitting up the beach on a weekend.
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Japango
122 Elizabeth StJust steps from Woodbine beach, this is one of our favourite places to grab a great plate of sushi after hitting up the beach on a weekend.
The first time we went to Hogtown we were blown away by their slow cooked southern bbq meats and incredible home made bbq sauces. A must try is their kitchen sink fries, they're incredible!
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Hogtown Smoke
1959 Queen St EThe first time we went to Hogtown we were blown away by their slow cooked southern bbq meats and incredible home made bbq sauces. A must try is their kitchen sink fries, they're incredible!
In case you can't tell, we're big fans of slow-cooked southern bbq. This is another fantastic spot that's just steps from High Park, combining these together makes a great evening.
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Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles AveIn case you can't tell, we're big fans of slow-cooked southern bbq. This is another fantastic spot that's just steps from High Park, combining these together makes a great evening.
The first time my family came to Toronto we ate at this French Bistro and we've been coming back ever since. Steps from St Lawrence market and across the street from Toronto's Iconic Flatiron building this is right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Classic favourites such as French onion soup and Crêpes Bretonnes, while also providing selection of steaks, as well as duck, seafood and pasta dishes. Also not to be missed is a list of homemade classic French desserts.
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Le Papillon On Front
69 Front St EThe first time my family came to Toronto we ate at this French Bistro and we've been coming back ever since. Steps from St Lawrence market and across the street from Toronto's Iconic Flatiron building this is right in the heart of downtown Toronto. Classic favourites such as French onion soup and Crêpes Bretonnes, while also providing selection of steaks, as well as duck, seafood and pasta dishes. Also not to be missed is a list of homemade classic French desserts.
A great spot to grab a quick on the go bite on your way out to see the city. A What A Bagel offers a huge variety of bagels, all made in house and with endless topping options so you can create your own masterpiece. Their smoothies are also to die for.
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What A Bagel
130 Spadina Ave.A great spot to grab a quick on the go bite on your way out to see the city. A What A Bagel offers a huge variety of bagels, all made in house and with endless topping options so you can create your own masterpiece. Their smoothies are also to die for.
This is one of our favourite spots in Toronto to grab cup of coffee and a beautiful desert. The owner Bellucci is a friend of ours and makes the best espresso in Toronto. We're totally unbiased here. ;)
Cafe Jules patisserie *french bakery**
120 Peter StThis is one of our favourite spots in Toronto to grab cup of coffee and a beautiful desert. The owner Bellucci is a friend of ours and makes the best espresso in Toronto. We're totally unbiased here. ;)
Our favourite place downtown to grab a coffee and relax with a book. Also a great spot to grab a light sandwich for lunch or a morning snack. They have amazing baked goods. The architecture and decor of the building is absolutely beautiful.
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Commerce Court WEST
140 Yonge StreetOur favourite place downtown to grab a coffee and relax with a book. Also a great spot to grab a light sandwich for lunch or a morning snack. They have amazing baked goods. The architecture and decor of the building is absolutely beautiful.
Another contender for the best coffee in Toronto. Dark Horse has amazing espresso, baked goods and fresh juices.
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Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.Another contender for the best coffee in Toronto. Dark Horse has amazing espresso, baked goods and fresh juices.
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St WGreat coffee. Great food.
The best place to take in High Tea in Toronto. It's hard to find a booking here for Tea in the summer (weekends are almost impossible) but aim for a weekday and call ahead!
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Windsor Arms Hotel Spa
18 St Thomas StThe best place to take in High Tea in Toronto. It's hard to find a booking here for Tea in the summer (weekends are almost impossible) but aim for a weekday and call ahead!
If you're looking for something a little off the beaten track, and with a much shorter line than Sweet Jesus, Kekou serves up some of the best gelato in Toronto. With inventive flavours as well as classics we're sure you'll love this place as much as we do.
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Kekou Gelato
394 Queen St WIf you're looking for something a little off the beaten track, and with a much shorter line than Sweet Jesus, Kekou serves up some of the best gelato in Toronto. With inventive flavours as well as classics we're sure you'll love this place as much as we do.
The best soft serve Ice Cream in Toronto hands-down. We love this place, but go early in the day (like opening time). Lines are around the block for this place almost all summer long. Torontonians and tourists alike love this place, there's a reason the wait time is up to 2 hours!
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Sweet Jesus
106 John StThe best soft serve Ice Cream in Toronto hands-down. We love this place, but go early in the day (like opening time). Lines are around the block for this place almost all summer long. Torontonians and tourists alike love this place, there's a reason the wait time is up to 2 hours!
Parks & Nature
Toronto's largest park features acres of rolling landscape including a zoo and beautiful gardens. The Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in the early spring here are especially beautiful, usually around April. It also features one of our summertime favourite pass times in Toronto: Shakespeare in the Park. More info below
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WToronto's largest park features acres of rolling landscape including a zoo and beautiful gardens. The Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in the early spring here are especially beautiful, usually around April. It also features one of our summertime favourite pass times in Toronto: Shakespeare in the Park. More info below
The 15 minute ferry ride from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal gives you one of the best ways to experience the Iconic Toronto Skyline. Centre-Island features a small amusement park for children, beautiful lakefront beaches, and a petting zoo. Enjoy a beautiful walks along the waterfront boardwalk, or rent a tandem bicycle to see the island in style
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Toronto Islands - Ward's Island Park
17 Lakeshore AveThe 15 minute ferry ride from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal gives you one of the best ways to experience the Iconic Toronto Skyline. Centre-Island features a small amusement park for children, beautiful lakefront beaches, and a petting zoo. Enjoy a beautiful walks along the waterfront boardwalk, or rent a tandem bicycle to see the island in style
Arts & Culture
Put on by the Canadian Stage company every summer, Shakespeare in the Park is a summertime classic for Torontonians. 2016 featured Hamlet and All's Well That Ends Well and the 2017 lineup should be announced soon! Two plays usually alternate nights and run 6 days a week from Tuesday-Sunday. FREE ADMISSION!
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Shakespeare in High Park
1873 Bloor St WPut on by the Canadian Stage company every summer, Shakespeare in the Park is a summertime classic for Torontonians. 2016 featured Hamlet and All's Well That Ends Well and the 2017 lineup should be announced soon! Two plays usually alternate nights and run 6 days a week from Tuesday-Sunday. FREE ADMISSION!
With a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. From the vast body of Group of Seven and signature Canadian works to the African art gallery, from cutting-edge contemporary art to Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers an incredible art experience with each visit.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WWith a collection of more than 90,000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America. From the vast body of Group of Seven and signature Canadian works to the African art gallery, from cutting-edge contemporary art to Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece The Massacre of The Innocents, the AGO offers an incredible art experience with each visit.
Essentials
Metro
89 Gould StOur recommendation for groceries nearby.
Shopping
CF Toronto Eaton Centre is Toronto’s premier shopping centre. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a premium selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. The home of the first Saks 5th Avenue in Canada, and future home of Toronto’s first Nordstrom, CF TEC has welcomed over 30 new retailers since 2015. Located at the south-west corner of Yonge St and Dundas St, CF TEC is easily accessible via transit, by foot, or by car.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StCF Toronto Eaton Centre is Toronto’s premier shopping centre. Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a premium selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services. The home of the first Saks 5th Avenue in Canada, and future home of Toronto’s first Nordstrom, CF TEC has welcomed over 30 new retailers since 2015. Located at the south-west corner of Yonge St and Dundas St, CF TEC is easily accessible via transit, by foot, or by car.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cabana Pool Bar at Polson Pier transforms Toronto’s waterfront into a “Day-to-Night” party spot with private cabanas, daybeds & room for 2500 Sun Worshippers.
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Cabana Poolbar
11 Polson StCabana Pool Bar at Polson Pier transforms Toronto’s waterfront into a “Day-to-Night” party spot with private cabanas, daybeds & room for 2500 Sun Worshippers.
Located in the heart of Yorkville, Hemmingways is famous as being one of the few year-round patios in Toronto (there are heaters in the winter don't worry!) We love this place, and it's an awesome spot to grab an afternoon drink (or three) on a hot day to take a break from touristy things.
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Hemingway's Restaurant
142 Cumberland StLocated in the heart of Yorkville, Hemmingways is famous as being one of the few year-round patios in Toronto (there are heaters in the winter don't worry!) We love this place, and it's an awesome spot to grab an afternoon drink (or three) on a hot day to take a break from touristy things.
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of our local favourites! BATL an amazing Axe Throwing experience on the Toronto Harbourfront. An amazing location and an amazing event to do with a large group of friends or family.
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BATL - The Backyard Axe Throwing League
33 Villiers StThis is one of our local favourites! BATL an amazing Axe Throwing experience on the Toronto Harbourfront. An amazing location and an amazing event to do with a large group of friends or family.
Snakes and Lattes is our favourite board game cafe in Toronto and a great spot to post up on a rainy day, we love this place. Great for a date, or a family visit, there's a great selection of board games and food to choose from.
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Snakes & Lattes Annex
600 Bloor St WSnakes and Lattes is our favourite board game cafe in Toronto and a great spot to post up on a rainy day, we love this place. Great for a date, or a family visit, there's a great selection of board games and food to choose from.