Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Friendly, lots of choice, tasty, and good value for the money.
52 locals recommend
Green Eggplant
2024 Queen St E
52 locals recommend
Friendly, lots of choice, tasty, and good value for the money.
Best espresso in the hood
23 locals recommend
Bud's Coffee
1966 Queen St E
23 locals recommend
Best espresso in the hood
Best pastries. The blueberry danish is my favourite!
27 locals recommend
Zane Patisserie
1842 Queen St E
27 locals recommend
Best pastries. The blueberry danish is my favourite!
A local diner that serves up great breakfasts.
149 locals recommend
Sunset Grill
2006 Queen St E
149 locals recommend
A local diner that serves up great breakfasts.
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
30 locals recommend
Vivetha Bistro
2485 Queen St E
30 locals recommend
Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
For some finer dining.
43 locals recommend
Sauvignon Bistro
1862 Queen St E
43 locals recommend
For some finer dining.
Lively atmosphere and great Indian food! But you'll have to drive here - it's not right in the Beach.
100 locals recommend
Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St E
100 locals recommend
Lively atmosphere and great Indian food! But you'll have to drive here - it's not right in the Beach.
Best burgers in the city (in my humble opinion). But it's a small place, so best to do take out and if the weather is nice, have a picnic on the beach :)
88 locals recommend
The Burger's Priest
1636 Queen St E
88 locals recommend
Best burgers in the city (in my humble opinion). But it's a small place, so best to do take out and if the weather is nice, have a picnic on the beach :)
We love this place for Mexican food, and the ambiance is fabulous both outside on the patio and inside when weather is cooler.
121 locals recommend
El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House Lane
121 locals recommend
We love this place for Mexican food, and the ambiance is fabulous both outside on the patio and inside when weather is cooler.
Also a favourite Mexican spot that is closer to home and not quite as expensive as El Catrin. But tasty with a great vibe.
47 locals recommend
Chula Taberna Mexicana
1058 Gerrard St E
47 locals recommend
Also a favourite Mexican spot that is closer to home and not quite as expensive as El Catrin. But tasty with a great vibe.
Excellent pizza with an urban industrial vibe. Don't forget to make a reservation!
121 locals recommend
Queen Margherita Pizza
1402 Queen St E
121 locals recommend
Excellent pizza with an urban industrial vibe. Don't forget to make a reservation!
Great place to grab an after dinner treat!
8 locals recommend
Brett's Ice Cream
3148 Queen St E
8 locals recommend
Great place to grab an after dinner treat!
Nice local pub that has both a roof top patio and a back patio for the warmer weather.
33 locals recommend
Murphy's Law Pub And Kitchen
1702 Queen St E
33 locals recommend
Nice local pub that has both a roof top patio and a back patio for the warmer weather.

Everything Else

Local library
19 locals recommend
Toronto Public Library - Beaches Branch
2161 Queen St E
19 locals recommend
Local library
Delicious cakes and baked goods!
9 locals recommend
Dufflet Pastries - Beach
1917 Queen Street East
9 locals recommend
Delicious cakes and baked goods!
Beautiful flowers - why not brighten up the apartment during your stay :)
Beachwood Flower Shop
1916 Queen Street East
Beautiful flowers - why not brighten up the apartment during your stay :)
So many teas, so little time.
18 locals recommend
DAVIDsTEA
2010 Queen St E
18 locals recommend
So many teas, so little time.
If you need a hair cut, this is a great place.
Fiorio Beauty Academy
1981 Queen St E
If you need a hair cut, this is a great place.
My favourite spot to get my nails done and it's pretty reasonable :)
Rainbow Nails
My favourite spot to get my nails done and it's pretty reasonable :)
Bookstore
Coles
2169 Queen St E
Bookstore
Book store
17 locals recommend
Book City
348 Danforth Ave
17 locals recommend
Book store
CIBC Bank & ATM
16 locals recommend
CIBC Branch with ATM
199 Bay St.
16 locals recommend
CIBC Bank & ATM

Essentials

Grocery store is a 10 minute walk along Queen Street and will have everything you need.
104 locals recommend
Foodland - Toronto
623 Danforth Ave
104 locals recommend
Grocery store is a 10 minute walk along Queen Street and will have everything you need.
Great specialty store for meats, veggies and some groceries. But it's pretty pricey so you might want to do your bigger shop at IGA.
21 locals recommend
Meat on the Beach
1860 Queen St E
21 locals recommend
Great specialty store for meats, veggies and some groceries. But it's pretty pricey so you might want to do your bigger shop at IGA.

Arts & Culture

For all your art lovers <3
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals recommend
For all your art lovers <3

Entertainment & Activities

A great place to explore!
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 locals recommend
A great place to explore!
I've heard amazing things about this place! Still need to check it out myself :)
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
2071 locals recommend
I've heard amazing things about this place! Still need to check it out myself :)

Sightseeing

A funky neighbourhood with lots of vintage/used stores and places to eat.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1698 locals recommend
A funky neighbourhood with lots of vintage/used stores and places to eat.
You can't miss the tallest tower in the world! (I think it still has that title).
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
You can't miss the tallest tower in the world! (I think it still has that title).

Drinks & Nightlife

A beautiful Victorian hotel that has been recently renovated and restored. Great roof top for a drink in the evening.
129 locals recommend
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview Ave
129 locals recommend
A beautiful Victorian hotel that has been recently renovated and restored. Great roof top for a drink in the evening.