Guidebook for Mimico - Toronto
Food Scene
Popular eateries in the area and neighboring places
Pastries, pizzas, coffee, donuts, etc. Free wifi. Famous Italian bakeshop that serves yummy pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, cakes and pastries, pies, donuts, coffee and drinks. Self-served. Free wifi. Best donuts in Toronto www.sanremo.com
374 Royal York Road 416-255-2808 Closed on Mondays
65 locals recommend
Sanremo Bakery
374 Royal York RdPastries, pizzas, coffee, donuts, etc. Free wifi. Famous Italian bakeshop that serves yummy pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, cakes and pastries, pies, donuts, coffee and drinks. Self-served. Free wifi. Best donuts in Toronto www.sanremo.com
374 Royal York Road 416-255-2808 Closed on Mondays
Best roti, naan bread, biryani, and samosa with tamarind sauce. Yum yum! East Indian Roti place, pretty good rotis and curries! www.mauryaeastindianroti.ca
2481 Lakeshore Boulevard W 647-748-6001
11 locals recommend
Maurya East Indian Roti
2481 Lake Shore Blvd WBest roti, naan bread, biryani, and samosa with tamarind sauce. Yum yum! East Indian Roti place, pretty good rotis and curries! www.mauryaeastindianroti.ca
2481 Lakeshore Boulevard W 647-748-6001
Muffins and breakfast cookies! Boutique coffee house with back patio. Free wifi, coffee, espresso, lattes, yummy breakfast cookies, muffins, soup, and empandas. Sustainable, fair trade, organic coffee place. Beside Amos Waites Park. www.birdsandbeans.ca
2413 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-913-9221 Closes at 6 pm daily.
25 locals recommend
Birds & Beans Coffee
2413 Lake Shore Blvd WMuffins and breakfast cookies! Boutique coffee house with back patio. Free wifi, coffee, espresso, lattes, yummy breakfast cookies, muffins, soup, and empandas. Sustainable, fair trade, organic coffee place. Beside Amos Waites Park. www.birdsandbeans.ca
2413 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-913-9221 Closes at 6 pm daily.
Authentic pad thai! Just down the street. Serves popular thai foods such as pad thai, noodles, curries, seafoods, etc. Voted "The Top 10 Best Pad Thai in Toronto" by blogTO. www.nimman.ca
2451 Lakeshore Boulevard W 416-255-4224
19 locals recommend
Nimman Thai Cuisine
2451 Lake Shore Blvd WAuthentic pad thai! Just down the street. Serves popular thai foods such as pad thai, noodles, curries, seafoods, etc. Voted "The Top 10 Best Pad Thai in Toronto" by blogTO. www.nimman.ca
2451 Lakeshore Boulevard W 416-255-4224
Take out sushi place. Sushi, sashimi, and maki. If you like salmon, ask for Salmon Lovers combo. Great for after stroll by the lake, grab a picnic bench and enjoy. www.pearlsushi.ca
2391 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-255-7275
15 locals recommend
Pearl Sushi
2391B Lake Shore Blvd WTake out sushi place. Sushi, sashimi, and maki. If you like salmon, ask for Salmon Lovers combo. Great for after stroll by the lake, grab a picnic bench and enjoy. www.pearlsushi.ca
2391 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-255-7275
Fast and quick. Drive thru, late hours if not 24 hours. Fast food chain with drive-thru and renovated McD with playplace for kids
2736 Lake Shore Blvd W (30 minutes walk)
159 locals recommend
McDonald's
1185 Dupont StFast and quick. Drive thru, late hours if not 24 hours. Fast food chain with drive-thru and renovated McD with playplace for kids
2736 Lake Shore Blvd W (30 minutes walk)
Chicken! Quick bite! Louisiana chicken fast food chain
2765 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-259-4023 (30 minutes walk)
19 locals recommend
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2515 Hurontario StChicken! Quick bite! Louisiana chicken fast food chain
2765 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-259-4023 (30 minutes walk)
Yummy burritos! Specializes in Mexican cuisine and features take out, open on sunday, open late hours in a casual atmosphere. www.burritoboyz.ca
1197 The Queensway 416-354-2699
116 locals recommend
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St WYummy burritos! Specializes in Mexican cuisine and features take out, open on sunday, open late hours in a casual atmosphere. www.burritoboyz.ca
1197 The Queensway 416-354-2699
Eat all you can, famous buffet restaurant. With great variety of foods, including American/Canadian staples. Not just Chinese foods; they also have Sushi, and seasonal specialty. Noodles, soups, rice, and bread, as well as salad bar. Great selection of desserts including ice cream. Weekend lunch for best value. Closes between lunch and dinner so call ahead. www.mandarinrestaurant.com
1255 The Queensway 416-252-5000
66 locals recommend
Mandarin Restaurant
1255 The QueenswayEat all you can, famous buffet restaurant. With great variety of foods, including American/Canadian staples. Not just Chinese foods; they also have Sushi, and seasonal specialty. Noodles, soups, rice, and bread, as well as salad bar. Great selection of desserts including ice cream. Weekend lunch for best value. Closes between lunch and dinner so call ahead. www.mandarinrestaurant.com
1255 The Queensway 416-252-5000
Yummy special savoury pies! Best meat pies in Toronto! www.piecommission.com
935 Queensway 416-848-7424
18 locals recommend
The Pie Commission
927 The QueenswayYummy special savoury pies! Best meat pies in Toronto! www.piecommission.com
935 Queensway 416-848-7424
voted "best pizza delivery in Toronto" by BlogTO and "best pizza from a box" by Toronto Life Magazine www.fbipizza.com
2336 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-251-0101
21 locals recommend
FBI Pizza
2336 Lake Shore Blvd Wvoted "best pizza delivery in Toronto" by BlogTO and "best pizza from a box" by Toronto Life Magazine www.fbipizza.com
2336 Lake Shore Blvd W 416-251-0101
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York BlvdDrive thru coffee, etc.
Pasta and pizza. Long-time classic Italian eatery with a laid-back ambiance & a menu of pastas, sandwiches & pizzas www.mammamartinos.ca
624 The Queensway 416-251-3337
11 locals recommend
Mamma Martino’s Restaurant
624-B The QueenswayPasta and pizza. Long-time classic Italian eatery with a laid-back ambiance & a menu of pastas, sandwiches & pizzas www.mammamartinos.ca
624 The Queensway 416-251-3337
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
197 North Queen St
24 locals recommend
Panera Bread
55 Square One DrCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
197 North Queen St
Roadside Queensway attraction! Retro burger shack with old fashioned drive-in soft ice cream joint, walk-up window with picnic tables, seasonal peak summer season only, #7 ice cream place in the whole Toronto by blogto.com
630 The Queensway 416-259-1846
18 locals recommend
Tom's Dairy Freeze
630 The QueenswayRoadside Queensway attraction! Retro burger shack with old fashioned drive-in soft ice cream joint, walk-up window with picnic tables, seasonal peak summer season only, #7 ice cream place in the whole Toronto by blogto.com
630 The Queensway 416-259-1846
All-you-can-eat Japanese & Thai cuisine, plus à la carte menu options, in a spacious modern setting. www.spoonandfork.ca
1233 The Queensway 416-201-8688
21 locals recommend
Spoon & Fork
1233 The QueenswayAll-you-can-eat Japanese & Thai cuisine, plus à la carte menu options, in a spacious modern setting. www.spoonandfork.ca
1233 The Queensway 416-201-8688
Ed’s Real Scoop
2370 Lake Shore Blvd WTry the flavours before deciding which one to get. They have gelatos as well.
Subway
127 Bremner BlvdPizza Hut
462 Birchmount RdEverest Hakka House
2356 Lake Shore Blvd WTich
2314 Lake Shore Blvd WNobuya
285 Royal York RdCurrently closed. Check their FB account before going. They have unpredictable open hours.
Tita's Mexican Food
2491 Lake Shore Blvd WLe Gourmand Bakery
2897 Lake Shore Blvd WEssentials
Lakeshore valu-mart
2399 Lake Shore Blvd WGrocery with organic sections
This is not the closest No Frills but I can't seem to add Mario and Selina's No Frills, a few steps away from the building.
17 locals recommend
Cosimo's No Frills
748 The QueenswayThis is not the closest No Frills but I can't seem to add Mario and Selina's No Frills, a few steps away from the building.
LCBO
3730 Lake Shore Blvd WWine and beer store
7-Eleven
873 Queen St WQuick and convenient
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave WOpen late
Sobeys Queensway
125 The QueenswayOpen late
Shoppers Drug Mart
5230 Dundas St WArts & Culture
30 minutes walk gets you there! Plus with VIP theatre where you can order from a gourmet menu delivered to your lounge seat, and they have a drinks menu.
103 locals recommend
Cineplex Cinemas Queensway & VIP
1025 The Queensway30 minutes walk gets you there! Plus with VIP theatre where you can order from a gourmet menu delivered to your lounge seat, and they have a drinks menu.
Fun full day activity. To avoid the crowd, visit 2 hours before closing time.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdFun full day activity. To avoid the crowd, visit 2 hours before closing time.
Great arts scene and artisan shopping. Can combine visit with Chinatown.
12 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Great arts scene and artisan shopping. Can combine visit with Chinatown.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCasa Loma
1 Austin TerraceDistillery District
Check online for event listing. Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s main venue
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StCheck online for event listing. Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s main venue
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor Street WestVent venue for film festivals, etc. Hip eateries and shopping, many upscale boutiques.
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
Vent venue for film festivals, etc. Hip eateries and shopping, many upscale boutiques.
Sightseeing
Boardwalk, lakeview, playground and outdoor pool. Great for biking, running, or just for a stroll.
7 locals recommend
Amos Waites Park
2441 Lake Shore Blvd WBoardwalk, lakeview, playground and outdoor pool. Great for biking, running, or just for a stroll.
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdToronto landmark
Chinatown Centre
222 Spadina Ave.City's main chinatown
Starting June 24 to September 5, and over the Thanksgiving weekend, October 7 through 10, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, there is a service going to Niagara Falls via Go train. Please ask the attendant at the staion or research online for more details.
41 locals recommend
Mimico station
Starting June 24 to September 5, and over the Thanksgiving weekend, October 7 through 10, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, there is a service going to Niagara Falls via Go train. Please ask the attendant at the staion or research online for more details.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkCombine with Ripley’s Aquarium, CN tower, Harbourfront, and Train Museum
466 locals recommend
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StCombine with Ripley’s Aquarium, CN tower, Harbourfront, and Train Museum
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WOntario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd WCheck online for event listing. This is one stop from Mimico GO station to Exhibition station.
Canadian National Exhibition
Check online for event listing. This is one stop from Mimico GO station to Exhibition station.
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St ECombine with Eaton’s Center mall visit
Toronto Railway Museum
255 Bremner BlvdYonge Street The Longest Street in the World
1 Yonge StWear comfortable footwear!
Shopping
Upscale shopping as well as basics. With brand names and high-end department stores.
150 locals recommend
CF Sherway Gardens
25 The West MallUpscale shopping as well as basics. With brand names and high-end department stores.
Dixie Outlet Mall
1250 S Service RdOutlet shopping
Winners
167 N Queen StBrand name clothes at discounted prices.
Beer Store
323 Symington AveAfter a fun-filled day, relax and grab a beer.
Walmart Estevan Supercentre
165 North Queen StreetDriving distance for all your Walmart needs!
One hour 501 streetcar ride (local scenic ride) from Lakeshore Blvd W. and you’re there. Might have to transfer at Humber loop.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StOne hour 501 streetcar ride (local scenic ride) from Lakeshore Blvd W. and you’re there. Might have to transfer at Humber loop.
Drinks & Nightlife
A perfect place to meet up with friends. Bustling small-chain venue pairing Belgian fare with a large array of beers, live music & a patio.
238 locals recommend
Bier Markt
600 King St WA perfect place to meet up with friends. Bustling small-chain venue pairing Belgian fare with a large array of beers, live music & a patio.
Parks & Nature
Humber Bay Park
36 Park Lawn RdAmos Waites Park
2441 Lake Shore Blvd WHigh Park Zoo
High Park
1873 Bloor St WCenter Island Ferry
11 Queens Quay WCombine visit with Harbourfront
Mimico Waterfront Park