Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
I'm in love with their americanos and nostalgic decor. They use exclusively Kona beans from Hawaii. This is for the serious coffee drinker and occasional sipper alike. SO GOOD!!!
28 locals recommend
Hula Girl Espresso Boutique
2473 Dundas St WI'm in love with their americanos and nostalgic decor. They use exclusively Kona beans from Hawaii. This is for the serious coffee drinker and occasional sipper alike. SO GOOD!!!
This is my favourite pizza delivery place. Soooo good! Have it delivered home and enjoy. :-)
13 locals recommend
Pizzaville
375 Howden BlvdThis is my favourite pizza delivery place. Soooo good! Have it delivered home and enjoy. :-)
Osaka Sushi Japanese Restaurant
1620 Bloor St WCheap lunch specials and veggie options.
More than pub food, this joint has a fantastic menu. Their fried pickles and fried chicken are out of this world. Great selection of interesting brews. Peculiar mugshots decorate the walls.
30 locals recommend
The Mugshot Tavern
1729 Bloor St WMore than pub food, this joint has a fantastic menu. Their fried pickles and fried chicken are out of this world. Great selection of interesting brews. Peculiar mugshots decorate the walls.
Seriously amazing vegan comfort food. You won't believe there's no meat or dairy here.
76 locals recommend
The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St WSeriously amazing vegan comfort food. You won't believe there's no meat or dairy here.
When you are hungry for a big slice of 'za, this is the place to go. Walking distance and oh so delicious. They also deliver.
33 locals recommend
King Slice
1598 Bloor St WWhen you are hungry for a big slice of 'za, this is the place to go. Walking distance and oh so delicious. They also deliver.
Honestly, this is so delicious, it is worth the price tag. If you love meaty BBQ, drop by to pick up a lunch deal, or take your sweetie on a dinner date! Call for evening reservations.
133 locals recommend
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles AveHonestly, this is so delicious, it is worth the price tag. If you love meaty BBQ, drop by to pick up a lunch deal, or take your sweetie on a dinner date! Call for evening reservations.
A Tex-Mex diner, this is my favourite brunch spot in the city! I always order the Huevos Divorciados, a masterpiece of eggs, tortillas, and red and green salsas. Order half salad/half fries.
57 locals recommend
Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St WA Tex-Mex diner, this is my favourite brunch spot in the city! I always order the Huevos Divorciados, a masterpiece of eggs, tortillas, and red and green salsas. Order half salad/half fries.
This fantastic little bakery features soups and sandwiches that are to die for. Don't leave without trying a chocolate coconut macaroon! I mean it.
21 locals recommend
Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe
2232 Bloor St WThis fantastic little bakery features soups and sandwiches that are to die for. Don't leave without trying a chocolate coconut macaroon! I mean it.
I highly recommend making a reservation at the 360 for a nice lunch with a friend or a romantic dinner out! This revolving restaurant does a full 360 in one hour! Includes free lift up the CN Tower!
81 locals recommend
The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St WI highly recommend making a reservation at the 360 for a nice lunch with a friend or a romantic dinner out! This revolving restaurant does a full 360 in one hour! Includes free lift up the CN Tower!
For sausage snobs and hot dog fiends! Also includes an impressive craft beer menu. Not the cheapest, but oh so yummy!
198 locals recommend
WVRST
609 King St WFor sausage snobs and hot dog fiends! Also includes an impressive craft beer menu. Not the cheapest, but oh so yummy!
Best nachos in town and cheap beer specials. This dirty, graffitied college bar is cheap and cheerful, but not the cleanest.
131 locals recommend
Sneaky Dee's
431 College StBest nachos in town and cheap beer specials. This dirty, graffitied college bar is cheap and cheerful, but not the cleanest.
The epitome of hipster cafes, this small restaurant may not look like much on the outside, but have one of their sandwiches, muffins, or breakfast biscuits, and you'll be in love. Wine, beer, Caesars.
62 locals recommend
Saving Gigi
859 Bloor St WThe epitome of hipster cafes, this small restaurant may not look like much on the outside, but have one of their sandwiches, muffins, or breakfast biscuits, and you'll be in love. Wine, beer, Caesars.
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! If you need food or coffee, it's late, and all else fails, you can always rely on McDonald's. So close to home and always open. Great for early airport trips.
2365 Dundas St W
2365 Dundas Street WestOpen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! If you need food or coffee, it's late, and all else fails, you can always rely on McDonald's. So close to home and always open. Great for early airport trips.
If all else fails, this coffee shop is open 24 hours a day. They also have fairly edible and affordable sandwiches and sweets if you're in a pinch.
497 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdIf all else fails, this coffee shop is open 24 hours a day. They also have fairly edible and affordable sandwiches and sweets if you're in a pinch.
Mattachioni
1617 Dupont StDecent wood-burning oven pizza.
Go for the afternoon tea service with fancy sandwiches and cakes. It's not too pricy (around $30/person), and it's right next to the Humber Trail for a long walk before or after.
12 locals recommend
Old Mill Toronto Hotel
9 Old Mill RdGo for the afternoon tea service with fancy sandwiches and cakes. It's not too pricy (around $30/person), and it's right next to the Humber Trail for a long walk before or after.
The food here is not the greatest, but that's not why you go. You go because it's right in the middle of High Park, so it's the perfect pit stop for a coffee or ice cream before or after your walk through the park and/or visit to the park zoo.
24 locals recommend
The Grenadier Cafe
200 Parkside DrThe food here is not the greatest, but that's not why you go. You go because it's right in the middle of High Park, so it's the perfect pit stop for a coffee or ice cream before or after your walk through the park and/or visit to the park zoo.
Very noisy restaurant that is almost always full for dinner. You can wait for a table, or they will call you when your table is ready after you've checked in. Despite this setback, their wood-burning-oven pizzas are delicious! I recommend the eggplant pizza or arugula pizza. Try going at lunchtime for a much quieter atmosphere and guaranteed table. No reservations.
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveVery noisy restaurant that is almost always full for dinner. You can wait for a table, or they will call you when your table is ready after you've checked in. Despite this setback, their wood-burning-oven pizzas are delicious! I recommend the eggplant pizza or arugula pizza. Try going at lunchtime for a much quieter atmosphere and guaranteed table. No reservations.
Essentials
FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave WFor cheap groceries, this is the place to go.
Steps away from home, this neighbourhood gym has everything you need for your workout. Try a free week pass before signing up.
6 locals recommend
Bloor Street Fitness & Boxing 24/7
2295 Dundas St WSteps away from home, this neighbourhood gym has everything you need for your workout. Try a free week pass before signing up.
Shopping
I can provide you with some toiletries, but for a wider selection, this place has you covered.
209 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave WI can provide you with some toiletries, but for a wider selection, this place has you covered.
For last minute gifts, cards, handmade accessories, and novelty items. Ranges from cheap to expensive.
24 locals recommend
Scout
1140 Queen St EFor last minute gifts, cards, handmade accessories, and novelty items. Ranges from cheap to expensive.
Everything Else
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Grab some beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy in the backyard.
A hardcore Bikram hot yoga class that is strangely both challenging and relaxing at the same time.
Active Yoga
2281 Dundas Street WestA hardcore Bikram hot yoga class that is strangely both challenging and relaxing at the same time.
Yoga Village
240 Roncesvalles AveThis studio offers pay-per-class yoga.
I recommend the off-leash dog park to go see other people's doggies run wild and play! Then, head down to the zoo or to walk by the pond. If you are here in the summer, they sometimes have live Shakespeare theatre in the outdoor amphitheater, and it's pay-what-you-can.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WI recommend the off-leash dog park to go see other people's doggies run wild and play! Then, head down to the zoo or to walk by the pond. If you are here in the summer, they sometimes have live Shakespeare theatre in the outdoor amphitheater, and it's pay-what-you-can.
A nice walk not to far from home. Great view of Lake Ontario. Bring your swimsuit and towel and hang out at the beaches.
22 locals recommend
Sunnyside Boardwalk
Sunnyside BoardwalkA nice walk not to far from home. Great view of Lake Ontario. Bring your swimsuit and towel and hang out at the beaches.
This place has a fantastic farmer's market. Check the Internet first to see if it's open.
57 locals recommend
Don Valley Brick Works Park
550 Bayview AveThis place has a fantastic farmer's market. Check the Internet first to see if it's open.
Sightseeing
This Toronto landmark is a must see! It's pricey to go up the tower, but well worth it! Even better, avoid paying for the lift when you go dine at the 360 revolving restaurant! So nice!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThis Toronto landmark is a must see! It's pricey to go up the tower, but well worth it! Even better, avoid paying for the lift when you go dine at the 360 revolving restaurant! So nice!
Though expensive, this aquarium is so amazing and beautiful and worth it, especially on a gloomy day when you don't want to be walking outside. Kids and adults love it.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdThough expensive, this aquarium is so amazing and beautiful and worth it, especially on a gloomy day when you don't want to be walking outside. Kids and adults love it.
Grenadier Pond
This area is so beautiful for a walk on a sunny day.
Admittedly very far from home and outside of Toronto, this park has, however, spectacular cliffs and views of Lake Ontario.
87 locals recommend
Scarborough Crescent Park
61 Undercliff DrAdmittedly very far from home and outside of Toronto, this park has, however, spectacular cliffs and views of Lake Ontario.
Their guided tour is quite a lot of fun, and their pilsner is my personal favourite.
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdTheir guided tour is quite a lot of fun, and their pilsner is my personal favourite.
Entertainment & Activities
Free admission! This outdoor zoo is small but always entertaining. It makes for a great walk on a nice day.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WFree admission! This outdoor zoo is small but always entertaining. It makes for a great walk on a nice day.
Getting Around
I highly recommend the UP Train for going to and from the airport. The Bloor station is so close to our place, and it takes only 20 minutes to get to Pearson Airport, Terminal 1.
83 locals recommend
UP Express Bloor Station
1456 Bloor St WI highly recommend the UP Train for going to and from the airport. The Bloor station is so close to our place, and it takes only 20 minutes to get to Pearson Airport, Terminal 1.