Guidebook for Toronto

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Easy and quick access to the subway.
25 locals recommend
Donlands Station
25 locals recommend
Easy and quick access to the subway.
The best small grocer in the city. Family run with great service and great quality. All you grocery needs in one store.
14 locals recommend
Masellis Supermarket
906 Danforth Ave
14 locals recommend
The best small grocer in the city. Family run with great service and great quality. All you grocery needs in one store.
Best butcher in the city.
18 locals recommend
The Meat Department
207 Danforth Ave
18 locals recommend
Best butcher in the city.
Easy walk to Shoppers Drug Mart
180 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
710 Mt Pleasant Rd
180 locals recommend
Easy walk to Shoppers Drug Mart
in the heart of Greektown, this place is usually packed on a weekend night till about 2am. They serve food until they close.
Mr. Greek Mediterranean Bar + Grill
25 Woodbine Downs Blvd
in the heart of Greektown, this place is usually packed on a weekend night till about 2am. They serve food until they close.
Beer and wine.
74 locals recommend
LCBO
3111 Danforth Ave
74 locals recommend
Beer and wine.
Sight seeing.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
Sight seeing.
Shopping.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 locals recommend
Shopping.
Haute Couture | Fine Dining | Art | Shopping Cross over into the world of Bloor-Yorkville - the ultimate fusion of historic charm and modern seduction. We are Toronto's most celebrated neighbourhood
26 locals recommend
Village of Yorkville Park
115 Cumberland St
26 locals recommend
Haute Couture | Fine Dining | Art | Shopping Cross over into the world of Bloor-Yorkville - the ultimate fusion of historic charm and modern seduction. We are Toronto's most celebrated neighbourhood
Petrol Station.
60 locals recommend
Esso
150 Dupont St
60 locals recommend
Petrol Station.
this shop specializes in getting people into, not out of, the right pair of pants. Walls and racks of styles from over two dozen different labels—AG, 7 for All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity among t
Body Blue
199 Danforth Ave
this shop specializes in getting people into, not out of, the right pair of pants. Walls and racks of styles from over two dozen different labels—AG, 7 for All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity among t
The bustling market remains the heart of the operation, with its compostable take-away deli containers and for its stand against artificial colours and refined sugar.
86 locals recommend
The Big Carrot
320 Danforth Ave
86 locals recommend
The bustling market remains the heart of the operation, with its compostable take-away deli containers and for its stand against artificial colours and refined sugar.
The Cook’s Place Living up to its name, the Cook’s Place is an excellent destination for the latest gadgets and gifts for home chefs.
501 Danforth Ave
The Cook’s Place Living up to its name, the Cook’s Place is an excellent destination for the latest gadgets and gifts for home chefs.
With a limited selection of Greek pastries, Athens is one of the best bake shops on the strip and has been for over 30 years. The no-frills shop’s signature phyllo pastry is renowned far beyond the Da
19 locals recommend
Athens Pastries
509 Danforth Ave
19 locals recommend
With a limited selection of Greek pastries, Athens is one of the best bake shops on the strip and has been for over 30 years. The no-frills shop’s signature phyllo pastry is renowned far beyond the Da

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Cafe, but also a bar with extensive selection of beers. Very hip and trendy hangout. Also has a juice bar.
69 locals recommend
Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St E
69 locals recommend
Great Cafe, but also a bar with extensive selection of beers. Very hip and trendy hangout. Also has a juice bar.
The 13-year-old pub has a cozy interior with a tin ceiling, wood-panelled walls, copper tables, bench and stool seating and, in winter, a crackling fire.Celtic musicians jam onn Thursday and Sunday
22 locals recommend
Dora Keogh
141 Danforth Ave
22 locals recommend
The 13-year-old pub has a cozy interior with a tin ceiling, wood-panelled walls, copper tables, bench and stool seating and, in winter, a crackling fire.Celtic musicians jam onn Thursday and Sunday

Entertainment & Activities

Huge public pool, perfect for a hot sunny day when you want to cool off.
42 locals recommend
Monarch Park
115 Felstead Ave
42 locals recommend
Huge public pool, perfect for a hot sunny day when you want to cool off.
large beutiful green space with a tennis courts, hockey rink, baseball diamond and wading pool, two jungle gyms for the kids. On Saturdays mornings in the summer there is a farmers market
73 locals recommend
Withrow Park
725 Logan Ave
73 locals recommend
large beutiful green space with a tennis courts, hockey rink, baseball diamond and wading pool, two jungle gyms for the kids. On Saturdays mornings in the summer there is a farmers market
playground & wading pool. farmers market on Thursdays between 3-7pm from late May to early October.
45 locals recommend
East Lynn Park
1949 Danforth Ave
45 locals recommend
playground & wading pool. farmers market on Thursdays between 3-7pm from late May to early October.

Food Scene

Right in the heart of Greek Town. Great restaurant.
13 locals recommend
Christina's
492 Danforth Ave
13 locals recommend
Right in the heart of Greek Town. Great restaurant.
Great BBQ smokehouse.
19 locals recommend
Greenwood Smokehouse BBQ
673 Danforth Ave
19 locals recommend
Great BBQ smokehouse.
Brilliant hand made Dim Sum.
9 locals recommend
Ha Gow Dim Sum House
988 Danforth Ave
9 locals recommend
Brilliant hand made Dim Sum.
Great hand made Pizza's.
16 locals recommend
Danforth Pizza House
920 Danforth Ave
16 locals recommend
Great hand made Pizza's.
Great Sushi.
9 locals recommend
Katsu Japanese Restaurant
572 Danforth Ave
9 locals recommend
Great Sushi.
Big Pub style bar with a million TVs and Big screen. Great for sports.
10 locals recommend
Fox & Fiddle Danforth
535 Danforth Ave
10 locals recommend
Big Pub style bar with a million TVs and Big screen. Great for sports.
Greek Restaurant.
15 locals recommend
Pan
516 Danforth Avenue
15 locals recommend
Greek Restaurant.
Not just great tapas. There is more than just food here: flamenco is performed five times a week
6 locals recommend
Tapas at Embrujo
97 Danforth Ave
6 locals recommend
Not just great tapas. There is more than just food here: flamenco is performed five times a week
At this locavore hot spot, chef Kevin McKenna applies the lessons he picked up from Eigensinn Farm’s Michael Stadtländer, mostly crafting international dishes out of Ontario ingredients
18 locals recommend
Globe Bistro
124 Danforth Ave
18 locals recommend
At this locavore hot spot, chef Kevin McKenna applies the lessons he picked up from Eigensinn Farm’s Michael Stadtländer, mostly crafting international dishes out of Ontario ingredients
This space may have spent 17 years as an adult entertainment store, but these days, when the windows steam up, it’s because the espresso machine is producing some of the area’s best coffee.
24 locals recommend
Broadview Espresso
817 Broadview Ave
24 locals recommend
This space may have spent 17 years as an adult entertainment store, but these days, when the windows steam up, it’s because the espresso machine is producing some of the area’s best coffee.
The legendary and charming back patio here features dozens of tables set in the shade of a century-old willow. Crisp service, mile-long beer menu—are as reliable as ever.
56 locals recommend
Allen's
143 Danforth Ave
56 locals recommend
The legendary and charming back patio here features dozens of tables set in the shade of a century-old willow. Crisp service, mile-long beer menu—are as reliable as ever.
The cozy, cheerful shop specializes in a rotating lineup of seasonal, prepared meals to go, though local favourites like mac-and-cheese ($5.50) are always on the menu.
Dash Kitchen
The cozy, cheerful shop specializes in a rotating lineup of seasonal, prepared meals to go, though local favourites like mac-and-cheese ($5.50) are always on the menu.
Avli stands out for its warm Old World feel and above-average fare. The narrow, arched ground-floor room has recently been expanded to a more spacious second level.
11 locals recommend
Avli Restaurant
401 Danforth Ave
11 locals recommend
Avli stands out for its warm Old World feel and above-average fare. The narrow, arched ground-floor room has recently been expanded to a more spacious second level.
The ornate decor, like the lone Ionic column in the middle of the room, might suggest Mediterranean pastiche, but the authentic Greek seafood is consistently excellent. The sidewalk patio is a great p
7 locals recommend
Ouzeri
500A Danforth Avenue
7 locals recommend
The ornate decor, like the lone Ionic column in the middle of the room, might suggest Mediterranean pastiche, but the authentic Greek seafood is consistently excellent. The sidewalk patio is a great p
Sweet Tooth With cupcakes voted best in the city by Susur Lee’s son Jet and an apple pie adored by Michael Stadtländer, it’s no wonder the fresh-baked sweets here sell out almost every day.
508 Danforth Ave
Sweet Tooth With cupcakes voted best in the city by Susur Lee’s son Jet and an apple pie adored by Michael Stadtländer, it’s no wonder the fresh-baked sweets here sell out almost every day.

Shopping

Gourmet doughnuts! My favorite is Creme Brule.
11 locals recommend
Von Doughnuts
713 Danforth Ave
11 locals recommend
Gourmet doughnuts! My favorite is Creme Brule.
Empire by Bullet Focusing on products made in France and Britain, Stearne has lined one wall almost entirely in French beauty products and the opposite wall with English food goods and accessories
239 Danforth Ave
Empire by Bullet Focusing on products made in France and Britain, Stearne has lined one wall almost entirely in French beauty products and the opposite wall with English food goods and accessories
this small, bright shop is like a decked-out dorm room overflowing with the clothes popular with shopaholic girls in their late teens and early 20s. Lockets and charm bracelets are on hand to accessor
Social Butterfly
this small, bright shop is like a decked-out dorm room overflowing with the clothes popular with shopaholic girls in their late teens and early 20s. Lockets and charm bracelets are on hand to accessor
Not only has Gatos been in business for close to two decades, but she knows many of her devoted clients by name and has a knack for stocking exactly what they like. The inventory is updated weekly wit
Erietta Boutique
320 Danforth Ave
Not only has Gatos been in business for close to two decades, but she knows many of her devoted clients by name and has a knack for stocking exactly what they like. The inventory is updated weekly wit
Geared toward the young and label-loving, this tiny outpost, with a sister store in the Vaughan Mills mall, carries such sought-after brands as Religion, Gentle Fawn and Soïa and Kyo.
Fiveoseven Clothing
496 Danforth Ave
Geared toward the young and label-loving, this tiny outpost, with a sister store in the Vaughan Mills mall, carries such sought-after brands as Religion, Gentle Fawn and Soïa and Kyo.
Jennifer Park’s brand new shop (her first, which she opened after spending years as a designer for Le Château) combines vintage pieces that she refurbishes—by adding a modern hemline to a classic summ
Tabula Rose
745 Broadview Ave
Jennifer Park’s brand new shop (her first, which she opened after spending years as a designer for Le Château) combines vintage pieces that she refurbishes—by adding a modern hemline to a classic summ

Sightseeing

The Distillery District is a historic and entertainment precinct located east of Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It contains numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops housed within heritage buildings
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
1704 locals recommend
The Distillery District is a historic and entertainment precinct located east of Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It contains numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops housed within heritage buildings