Sue & Chris’ guidebook
Local food scene
This is one of our go to spots for pulled pork sandwiches. The fried chicken sandwich is worth trying too!
53 locals recommend
Porchetta & Co
825 Dundas St WThis is one of our go to spots for pulled pork sandwiches. The fried chicken sandwich is worth trying too!
Great Mexican take out spot! The patios are usually open in the summer
142 locals recommend
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WGreat Mexican take out spot! The patios are usually open in the summer
Head up to the second floor and look for a restaurant named Canteen for authentic Malaysian food. We highly recommend the Nasi Lemak if you are a fan of spicy food!
Dragon City Mall
280 Spadina Ave.Head up to the second floor and look for a restaurant named Canteen for authentic Malaysian food. We highly recommend the Nasi Lemak if you are a fan of spicy food!
A little mom and pop joint for authentic Korean food! It can get fairly packed on weekends for dinner so we recommend going early! There is a 5% discount available for cash payments
25 locals recommend
Sunrise House
661 Bloor St WA little mom and pop joint for authentic Korean food! It can get fairly packed on weekends for dinner so we recommend going early! There is a 5% discount available for cash payments
The best Hong Kong milk tea we’ve ever had in Toronto and the GTA!
Cuppa Tea Harbourfront | Drinks & Pastries
105 Queens Quay WestThe best Hong Kong milk tea we’ve ever had in Toronto and the GTA!
We highly recommend the Aloette Burger and Fries. You won’t be disappointed!
35 locals recommend
Aloette Restaurant
163 Spadina Ave.We highly recommend the Aloette Burger and Fries. You won’t be disappointed!
Roywoods
121 Fort York BlvdAmazing place for Caribbean food!
One of the best Japanese katsu places in town! We recommend the Beef Tongue Gyukatsu, the Original Chuck Flap Gyukatsu and the Kyoto Sansho Aji Fry
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
134 Dundas Street EastOne of the best Japanese katsu places in town! We recommend the Beef Tongue Gyukatsu, the Original Chuck Flap Gyukatsu and the Kyoto Sansho Aji Fry
Our go to Indian restaurant for tasty butter chicken that hits all the right spots!
158 locals recommend
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WOur go to Indian restaurant for tasty butter chicken that hits all the right spots!
Toronto’s first market housed in shipping container! If you’re thinking of a place to grab a beer outdoors, hit up the Belgian Moon Brewery
38 locals recommend
Stackt
28 Bathurst StToronto’s first market housed in shipping container! If you’re thinking of a place to grab a beer outdoors, hit up the Belgian Moon Brewery
Located inside Village by the Grange, on St Patrick street, this small little hole in the wall has amazing udon. Portions can be a tad small though
6 locals recommend
Manpuku Japanese Eatery
105 McCaul StLocated inside Village by the Grange, on St Patrick street, this small little hole in the wall has amazing udon. Portions can be a tad small though
Located right next to the condo, this is a nice spot for drinks and a hearty Italian meal. We loved this place so much we had our wedding reception here! We highly recommend the arancini balls, seafood risotto, calamari, and tiramisu!
Vagabondo Restobar
310 Front Street WestLocated right next to the condo, this is a nice spot for drinks and a hearty Italian meal. We loved this place so much we had our wedding reception here! We highly recommend the arancini balls, seafood risotto, calamari, and tiramisu!
This is a well known spot for Thai food in Toronto! We recommend getting the Pad Thai here!
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan StThis is a well known spot for Thai food in Toronto! We recommend getting the Pad Thai here!
Another Thai spot! We recommend getting the Islamic noodles or Green Curry here. If you don’t see the Islamic noodles on the menu, it’s because it’s a secret menu item!!
34 locals recommend
Salad King
340 Yonge StAnother Thai spot! We recommend getting the Islamic noodles or Green Curry here. If you don’t see the Islamic noodles on the menu, it’s because it’s a secret menu item!!
There are a couple spots around the city; we recommend getting your hands on their drip coffee if you’re in the vicinity of one!
Mos Mos Coffee
20 Bay St.There are a couple spots around the city; we recommend getting your hands on their drip coffee if you’re in the vicinity of one!
Popular neighbourhood brunch spot that’s only a 3-minute walk from the condo
9 locals recommend
Siempre Breakfast & Lunch
348 Front St WPopular neighbourhood brunch spot that’s only a 3-minute walk from the condo
Excellent spot for ramen. The broth at this restaurant is one of the best we’ve had
Konjiki Ramen (Downtown)
41 Elm StExcellent spot for ramen. The broth at this restaurant is one of the best we’ve had
Fox on John
106 John StThey have $9 early bird brunch from 9-10 am
RUDY
Great smash burger! We love the Rude Dude with a side of fries!
They have a sister restaurant that does chicken ramen, if that’s your thing. But we highly recommend the ramen here
7 locals recommend
Ikkousha Ramen Toronto
249 Queen St WThey have a sister restaurant that does chicken ramen, if that’s your thing. But we highly recommend the ramen here
Travel & Sightseeing
Lovely place for sightseeing! The garden is located close to the waterfront and is perfect for a leisurely stroll
117 locals recommend
Toronto Music Garden
479 Queens Quay WestLovely place for sightseeing! The garden is located close to the waterfront and is perfect for a leisurely stroll
The bluffs are breathtakingly beautiful and perfect for picnics. We recommend driving there if you can as it takes a fair bit of time to get to by public transit
198 locals recommend
Scarborough Bluffs Park
The bluffs are breathtakingly beautiful and perfect for picnics. We recommend driving there if you can as it takes a fair bit of time to get to by public transit
We recommend going here on Saturdays for the farmers market!
28 locals recommend
Evergreen Brick Works Skating Rink
550 Bayview AveWe recommend going here on Saturdays for the farmers market!
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThere’s always interesting exhibits here!
Vincent van Gogh exhibition
1 Yonge StWe recommend Gogh-ing here to experience his art coming alive! ;)
Our building is the closest residential condo to Toronto's iconic CN Tower across the street. Take a ride up and enjoy the entire Toronto skyline view from the peak!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdOur building is the closest residential condo to Toronto's iconic CN Tower across the street. Take a ride up and enjoy the entire Toronto skyline view from the peak!
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdToronto Railway Museum
255 Bremner BlvdGreat spot for photos!
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WScotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.There is a mini amusement park for young kids; bikes are also available to rent to help you get around the island (including tandem bikes)! Pack a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy the sunshine and nature!
Centre Island, Toronto, ON, Canada
There is a mini amusement park for young kids; bikes are also available to rent to help you get around the island (including tandem bikes)! Pack a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy the sunshine and nature!
Cooking & Groceries
Located within 10 minutes walk from the condo or 3 minutes by car
350 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh Spadina
22 Fort York BlvdLocated within 10 minutes walk from the condo or 3 minutes by car
Ideal grocery spot if you want to drive. There is free parking for an hour if you spend $20 or more. Ensure that you validate your parking ticket at the checkout to get the free parking.
7 locals recommend
FreshCo Bathurst & Nassau
410 Bathurst StIdeal grocery spot if you want to drive. There is free parking for an hour if you spend $20 or more. Ensure that you validate your parking ticket at the checkout to get the free parking.
Asian grocery store. This is a great place to get fruits at a cheaper price. It can get a bit hectic because of how small the place is.
13 locals recommend
Kai Wei Supermarket
253 Spadina Ave.Asian grocery store. This is a great place to get fruits at a cheaper price. It can get a bit hectic because of how small the place is.
29 Bathurst St, Unit 1
Groceries here are on the higher price end. It is a great place to get dips, and snacks though!
Within 15 minutes walking distance or a 3 minute drive from the unit
29 locals recommend
Farm Boy
1005 Lake Shore Blvd E29 Bathurst St, Unit 1
Groceries here are on the higher price end. It is a great place to get dips, and snacks though!
Within 15 minutes walking distance or a 3 minute drive from the unit
Food scene
Fox on John
106 John StTraveler advice
Getting around
TTC subway
Both St Andrew and Union stations are 10 minutes away from the condo
Ways to save
Presto Discounts
We recommend getting a Presto card if you’ll be travelling by public transit! Not only are TTC fares cheaper with Presto, there are also discounts for admissions to certain attractions in the city for those with Presto cards.
Getting around
The Underground PATH
The PATH is an underground network that connects most major buildings in the financial district in Downtown Toronto. It is an excellent way to get around on days where it is too hot or if it is raining. The closest PATH entrance to our unit is via the CBC entrance on John St. You can go on pathmap.ca to map out your route! We recommend doing this if you are not familiar with the PATH system … we speak from experience when we say it’s possible to get lost in the PATH