Guidebook for Toronto
Essentials
Metro
89 Gould StOpen 24 hours. Okay prices. A 10 minute walk from the condo.
Loblaws
585 Queen St WConvenient for groceries if you're out on Queen West.
FreshCo
22 Northcote AveBest prices for groceries in the neighbourhood.
Right across the street! Lots of gourmet goodies. On the pricey side but oh, the convenience!
73 locals recommend
Independent City Market
1022 King St WRight across the street! Lots of gourmet goodies. On the pricey side but oh, the convenience!
The Beer Store
5804 Hwy 7Closest beer store. Does not carry wine or liquour.
Independent grocery store. Has lots of organic and local options for veggies, meat, dairy etc. Slightly pricier than the average grocery store but no where near Wholefoods prices.
184 locals recommend
Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StIndependent grocery store. Has lots of organic and local options for veggies, meat, dairy etc. Slightly pricier than the average grocery store but no where near Wholefoods prices.
Food Scene
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St WGreat coffee, right across from the park.
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WExquisite pastries, croissants, good coffee.
Foggy Dew Irish Pub
803 King St WGood pub food, drinks. Nice patio.
Old York Bar & Grill
167 Niagara StGreat neighbourhood bar. Very good food. Nice little patio
Midfield Wine Bar
1434 Dundas St WGood food, nice patio.
A Toronto tradition! Amazing pizza and pasta. Lovely back patio in summer.
445 locals recommend
Terroni
720 Queen St WA Toronto tradition! Amazing pizza and pasta. Lovely back patio in summer.
Me & Mine
1144 College StreetReally good food for decent prices.
Union
72 Ossington AveGreat food.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveAmazing food. A romantic night out.
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveExcellent and cheap pho noodles.
Anchan Thai Kitchen
934 King St WGood for fast thai takeout.
Crush Wine Bar
455 King Street WestReally good food. Great for a special occasion.
Right in TIFF territory. Great traditional Thai food. No reservations however so lineups can be long.
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StRight in TIFF territory. Great traditional Thai food. No reservations however so lineups can be long.
Lee
497 King St WSusur Lee's restaurant.
RaviSoups
322 Adelaide St WConvenient for TIFF goers. Great soup and wraps.
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.Great coffee, near TIFF.
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St WGood cheap food near TIFF
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestReally good vegetarian food.
Karelia Kitchen
Authentic Danish style sandwiches. Yumm!
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WThe best Indian food in the city.
Great food. Small plates or tasting dishes. The bar is great for solo diners.
65 locals recommend
Chantecler Restaurant | Boucherie
1318 Queen St WGreat food. Small plates or tasting dishes. The bar is great for solo diners.
Great Indian food, lunch buffet. Good for TIFF goers. Entrance is actually on John Street around the corner, next to the Subway sandwich shop.
21 locals recommend
Aroma Fine Indian Cuisine
287 King St WGreat Indian food, lunch buffet. Good for TIFF goers. Entrance is actually on John Street around the corner, next to the Subway sandwich shop.
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St WDelicious and well priced. Friendly staff. Good for solo diners too.
Spice
499 King St WGreat cocktails and food. Lovely patio and a fun night out.
Good food. You can get gluten free pasta options. Friendly staff. Great for TIFF goers.
Paese Ristorante
333 King St WGood food. You can get gluten free pasta options. Friendly staff. Great for TIFF goers.
One of the city's best restaurants and right in our neighbourhood. You'll need a reservation.
51 locals recommend
Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara StOne of the city's best restaurants and right in our neighbourhood. You'll need a reservation.
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St WGreat place for brunch.
Lobster! What more can I say. There's another location on Ossington Ave.
21 locals recommend
Rock Lobster
538 Queen St WLobster! What more can I say. There's another location on Ossington Ave.
Fabulous food. Not far from TIFF. You'll need a reservation but can also eat in the lounge/bar area.
33 locals recommend
Planta Queen
180 Queen St WFabulous food. Not far from TIFF. You'll need a reservation but can also eat in the lounge/bar area.
Amazing food, great atmosphere and decor. Really good service. Highly recommended. But make a reservation.
102 locals recommend
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveAmazing food, great atmosphere and decor. Really good service. Highly recommended. But make a reservation.
Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WVery popular spot within a walking distance.
Her Majesty's Pleasure
556 King St WCoffee and Tea in the neighbourhood. Lovely place.
Si Espresso & Pasticceria Bar
Great coffee if you're in this neighbourhood.
Woodlot
293 Palmerston AveFarm to table cuisine. Highly recommended.
Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St WThe best ice cream and a short walk from the condo!
Bakerbots Baking
1242 Delaware AveIce cream sandwiches. OMG!
Old fashioned ice cream sodas and floats. Not far from Christie Pits park.
8 locals recommend
Bean & Baker Malt Shop
326 Harbord StOld fashioned ice cream sodas and floats. Not far from Christie Pits park.
Sweet Lulu
696 Queen Street WestFast and tasty noodles!
Boralia
Rated one of the best restaurants in Toronto!
Rated one of the best new restaurants in Toronto in 2015 by the Globe and Mail.
25 locals recommend
Nana
785 Queen St WRated one of the best new restaurants in Toronto in 2015 by the Globe and Mail.
Alo
163 Spadina Ave.Rated one of the best new restaurants in Toronto.
Everything Else
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St WGreat spa for women only.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Nearest store to buy wine, beer, liquor.
RBC Royal Bank
6 Fort York BlvdNearest full service bank branch with ATMs. Open Saturdays too
THE TEN SPOT queen west
749 Queen St WExcellent manicures/pedicures
Yogaspace
148 Ossington AveLovely yoga studio near the condo. A variety of classes.
Good place for multi-day bike rentals. They will even deliver the bike to you but they are not far from Bathurst Subway station.
11 locals recommend
Bateman's Bicycle Company
960 Bathurst StGood place for multi-day bike rentals. They will even deliver the bike to you but they are not far from Bathurst Subway station.
Good place for multi-day bike rentals. They are not far from Bathurst Subway station.
6 locals recommend
Curbside Cycle
412 Bloor St WGood place for multi-day bike rentals. They are not far from Bathurst Subway station.
Shopping
Shoppers Drug Mart
620 Keele StNearest pharmacy. Also sells basic groceries at good prices.
Arts & Culture
Alex Colville exhibit begins August 23rd. One of Canada's most famous and iconic modern painters.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WAlex Colville exhibit begins August 23rd. One of Canada's most famous and iconic modern painters.
Hugh's Room Live
296 Dundas St WGreat for live jazz.
Drinks & Nightlife
Park Hyatt Toronto
4 Avenue RoadThe roof top bar is beautiful and has great views of the city.
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WGreat drinks, great food. Place to party.
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestLive music, cheap drinks. Great place to end the night.
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveFun little bar. Film stars occasionally drop in to guest bar tend.
SpiritHouse Toronto
16 Trinity StreetGreat cocktails.
Miss Thing's
1279 Queen Street WestA tiki bar (the hottest new trend) with some amazing food too!
Sightseeing
Here's where you catch the ferry to Toronto Island. A lovely place to enjoy a picnic, explore by bike and get great views of the city from the lake.
52 locals recommend
Jack Layton Ferry Terminal station
9 Queens Quay WHere's where you catch the ferry to Toronto Island. A lovely place to enjoy a picnic, explore by bike and get great views of the city from the lake.