Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Incredible southwestern style food and microbrews on tap! Everything is made in-house. The guacamole, pulled pork and fried chicken are MUST BUYS.
106 locals recommend
The Wren
1382 Danforth AveIncredible southwestern style food and microbrews on tap! Everything is made in-house. The guacamole, pulled pork and fried chicken are MUST BUYS.
Food made with LOVE! For brunch, make sure to try the Newfoundland Breakfast Special.
21 locals recommend
Melanie's Bistro & Patisserie
1870 Danforth AvenueFood made with LOVE! For brunch, make sure to try the Newfoundland Breakfast Special.
Some of the best coffee on the planet -- PLUS they also serve freshly made juices and mouth-watering rice bowls.
36 locals recommend
Circus Coffee House
7 Woodmount AveSome of the best coffee on the planet -- PLUS they also serve freshly made juices and mouth-watering rice bowls.
Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth AveA great place for tapas, microbrews and live music.
Some of the best Thai food in the city. Try their lemon soups, their curry pad thai and their spicy salmon.
36 locals recommend
Thai Room
2063 Danforth AveSome of the best Thai food in the city. Try their lemon soups, their curry pad thai and their spicy salmon.
A pub with class: staple dishes with a gourmet touch and great beers on tap.
24 locals recommend
Morgans On The Danforth
1282 Danforth AvenueA pub with class: staple dishes with a gourmet touch and great beers on tap.
If you want a great patio, go here! And if you like mussels, you will be in heaven as they have many mussel dishes.
28 locals recommend
Sarah's Café & Bar
1426 Danforth AveIf you want a great patio, go here! And if you like mussels, you will be in heaven as they have many mussel dishes.
Cake Town Cafe
2039 Danforth AvenueAnother great pastry/coffee shop.
A classic Greek place near Chester station. Menu includes souvlaki, golden fried kalamari, et.c
29 locals recommend
Astoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth
390 Danforth AveA classic Greek place near Chester station. Menu includes souvlaki, golden fried kalamari, et.c
Incredible pizza made in house with an authentic, certified Italian wood-burning oven. One of the best pizzas in the city (well, the best one, in my opinion).
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveIncredible pizza made in house with an authentic, certified Italian wood-burning oven. One of the best pizzas in the city (well, the best one, in my opinion).
As The Culture Trip webiste says, this is "A hip restaurant between Coxwell and Woodbine, Local 1794 offers daily specials, 24 beers on tap, and great food. With décor that gives off a handmade vintage vibe and television screen showing black and white films, Local 1794 has a classic, comfy ambience. This restaurant offers a unique menu including woodfired pizza, caveman game board (wild boar smoked sausage, smoked venison and elk biftekia), and fish tacos."
45 locals recommend
Local 1794
1794 Danforth AveAs The Culture Trip webiste says, this is "A hip restaurant between Coxwell and Woodbine, Local 1794 offers daily specials, 24 beers on tap, and great food. With décor that gives off a handmade vintage vibe and television screen showing black and white films, Local 1794 has a classic, comfy ambience. This restaurant offers a unique menu including woodfired pizza, caveman game board (wild boar smoked sausage, smoked venison and elk biftekia), and fish tacos."
The Friendly Greek Mediterranean Grill
494 Danforth AvenueAnother classic Greek place.
La Diperie
372 Danforth AveAmazing ice cream!
As Blogto.com explains, "The seasonally driven menu will change frequently and is listed under the headings "snacks," "appetizers," "mains" and "for two," meaning large format, date-worthy dinners like whole roast chicken ($59) or rack of lamb ($89) with all the trimmings."
9 locals recommend
Forth Avenue Kitchen & Bar
1820 Danforth AvenueAs Blogto.com explains, "The seasonally driven menu will change frequently and is listed under the headings "snacks," "appetizers," "mains" and "for two," meaning large format, date-worthy dinners like whole roast chicken ($59) or rack of lamb ($89) with all the trimmings."
I LOVE this place for brunch. They brew their own beer. Really tasty stuff.
33 locals recommend
Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth AveI LOVE this place for brunch. They brew their own beer. Really tasty stuff.
Greenwood Smokehouse BBQ
673 Danforth AveAmazing bbq.
Nice pub with beer on tap and brunch, lunch and dinner options. Has a patio, too.
10 locals recommend
Fox & Fiddle Danforth
535 Danforth AveNice pub with beer on tap and brunch, lunch and dinner options. Has a patio, too.
The Combine Eatery
162 Danforth AveAnother great brunch spot.
Pantheon Restaurant
407 Danforth AveAnother great, classic Greek place.
Mezes
440 Danforth AveThis is my absolute favourite Greek spot.
Traditional Brazilian steak house where they bring a selection of meats to your table and have really fun entertainment -- like flamenco dancers -- and a dance floor.
Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse Rodizio
95 Danforth AveTraditional Brazilian steak house where they bring a selection of meats to your table and have really fun entertainment -- like flamenco dancers -- and a dance floor.
IL FORNELLO on Danforth
576 Danforth AveGreat Italian food
Mambo Lounge
120 Danforth AveReally good food and fun. Spanish flair.
Christina's
492 Danforth AveAnother classic Greek spot. Good brunch.
Ouzeri
500A Danforth AvenueAnother classic Greek spot.
One of my favourites. Has a mix of foods and a beautiful patio in the back.
56 locals recommend
Allen's
143 Danforth AveOne of my favourites. Has a mix of foods and a beautiful patio in the back.
Drinks & Nightlife
A sexy, dimly lit cocktail lounge that has incredible drinks and saloon-style piano playing that will make you feel transported to New Orleans.
22 locals recommend
Sauce on Danforth
1376 Danforth AveA sexy, dimly lit cocktail lounge that has incredible drinks and saloon-style piano playing that will make you feel transported to New Orleans.
Everything Else
I get all my organic food and health products from here. Amazing customer service.
22 locals recommend
Moberly Natural Foods
688 St Clair Ave WI get all my organic food and health products from here. Amazing customer service.
You like vintage clothing? Looking for a unique, second-hand gem or a cool costume? Then look no further.
28 locals recommend
Value Village
1319 Bloor St WYou like vintage clothing? Looking for a unique, second-hand gem or a cool costume? Then look no further.
Davidson's valu-mart
985 Woodbine AveA great grocery store with everything you'll need.
Beer Store
1270 Woodbine AveThe Beer Store is Ontario's main outlet for all your favourite brews.
Families pack into here on weekends to snatch up the fresh bread and pastries. A great place to sit with a laptop and do some work.
47 locals recommend
Celena's Bakery
1938 Danforth AveFamilies pack into here on weekends to snatch up the fresh bread and pastries. A great place to sit with a laptop and do some work.
Shopping
Possibly the cutest little ice cream shop you ever did see. A frequent haunt for families around here.
35 locals recommend
Carter's Ice Cream
3 Woodmount AvePossibly the cutest little ice cream shop you ever did see. A frequent haunt for families around here.
Constantly regarded as one of the best butchers in the city. 'Nuff said.
11 locals recommend
Royal Beef
1968 Danforth AveConstantly regarded as one of the best butchers in the city. 'Nuff said.
The best organic grocery store in the city. Has a vegan deli counter with amazing dishes, a section with all-natural products for the home and the body, a juice bar in the square, a holistic apothecary in the square, and much more.
86 locals recommend
The Big Carrot
320 Danforth AveThe best organic grocery store in the city. Has a vegan deli counter with amazing dishes, a section with all-natural products for the home and the body, a juice bar in the square, a holistic apothecary in the square, and much more.
A must-visit for foodies. The market is open on Saturdays and has the best array of fresh produce and meats and fish in the city. Hundreds of vendors, including places to dine, are inside the main market building. Really gorgeous, quaint neighbourhood.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EA must-visit for foodies. The market is open on Saturdays and has the best array of fresh produce and meats and fish in the city. Hundreds of vendors, including places to dine, are inside the main market building. Really gorgeous, quaint neighbourhood.
An incredible array of art, jewelry, handbags, clothing and so much more from artisans. All one-of-a-kind stuff.
Artisans At Work
An incredible array of art, jewelry, handbags, clothing and so much more from artisans. All one-of-a-kind stuff.
A must-see for tourists. A huge array of shops, a pretty building, and located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Eaton Centre is located at Yonge-Dundas square, which is like the Times Square of Toronto.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StA must-see for tourists. A huge array of shops, a pretty building, and located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Eaton Centre is located at Yonge-Dundas square, which is like the Times Square of Toronto.
Just steps from the house, the little shop has such great art and other items beautifully handmade by a sweet couple who live in the building. Check out their cards -- they're really fun for birthdays, etc.
Gotamago
1231 Woodbine AveJust steps from the house, the little shop has such great art and other items beautifully handmade by a sweet couple who live in the building. Check out their cards -- they're really fun for birthdays, etc.
Sightseeing
The beach has everything you want in a beach experience -- sand, beach volleyball courts, water to swim, an Olympic pool, a boardwalk, a trail to run or bike, restaurants, etc. A must-see.
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
The beach has everything you want in a beach experience -- sand, beach volleyball courts, water to swim, an Olympic pool, a boardwalk, a trail to run or bike, restaurants, etc. A must-see.
Our iconic tower. You can take the elevator ride up (for a fee) and even do a daredevil experience hanging off a cable at the top.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdOur iconic tower. You can take the elevator ride up (for a fee) and even do a daredevil experience hanging off a cable at the top.
Beautiful area by the water, filled with activities, major events, restaurants, live music, festivals, boats that you can ride and a canoeing and kayaking centre.
217 locals recommend
Harbourfront
Beautiful area by the water, filled with activities, major events, restaurants, live music, festivals, boats that you can ride and a canoeing and kayaking centre.
A historic neighbourhood with quaint, cobblestone streets and an old brewery that has AMAZING beer. A gorgeous spot to walk around, shop in the little boutiques and eat incredible food at a multitude of restaurants with huge patios.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StA historic neighbourhood with quaint, cobblestone streets and an old brewery that has AMAZING beer. A gorgeous spot to walk around, shop in the little boutiques and eat incredible food at a multitude of restaurants with huge patios.
Parks & Nature
The biggest park in the city. A wonderful sight to behold, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WThe biggest park in the city. A wonderful sight to behold, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.
The best lookout on the city, especially at sunset. This park has a track to run on and has access to the Martin Goodman Trail, which takes you all the way downtown. I love to sit at on the giant hill, have a picnic and look at the city view.
231 locals recommend
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StThe best lookout on the city, especially at sunset. This park has a track to run on and has access to the Martin Goodman Trail, which takes you all the way downtown. I love to sit at on the giant hill, have a picnic and look at the city view.
Arts & Culture
Frank Gehry designed the building, which is worth seeing on its own. The gallery is always filled with world-renowned art.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WFrank Gehry designed the building, which is worth seeing on its own. The gallery is always filled with world-renowned art.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park