Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
AMAZING thai food! basically our second kitchen. Try their Pad Thai and Pad Gra Prow.
Careful their line-up can get very long. Try to go very early, or if you're like us, leave your number there, come home and relax for a while, then go there when they call you.
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan StAMAZING thai food! basically our second kitchen. Try their Pad Thai and Pad Gra Prow.
Careful their line-up can get very long. Try to go very early, or if you're like us, leave your number there, come home and relax for a while, then go there when they call you.
If you are feeling a bit fancy and adventurous, this is the place to be. They specialize in Mediterranean food. Literally you can close your eyes and just point to random things on the menu and I'm sure you will love them (dietary restrictions aside). But you probably don't want to do that either because the decor is so nice!
111 locals recommend
Byblos
11 Duncan StIf you are feeling a bit fancy and adventurous, this is the place to be. They specialize in Mediterranean food. Literally you can close your eyes and just point to random things on the menu and I'm sure you will love them (dietary restrictions aside). But you probably don't want to do that either because the decor is so nice!
Expensive I know, but one of the best sushi places in Toronto. Sashimi and Aburi, you can't go wrong.
48 locals recommend
JaBistro
222 Richmond St WExpensive I know, but one of the best sushi places in Toronto. Sashimi and Aburi, you can't go wrong.
Pho Tien Thanh
57 Ossington AveHands down best place to get pho in Toronto!
Sweet Jesus
106 John StVery popular ice cream shop, super rich and creamy!
Richmond Station
1 Richmond St WJust try their burger! Very cozy and nice presentation
A collection of Toronto's best restaurants all in one place, complete with lively patio! No more fighting over what cuisine fits the mood, just get them all!
23 locals recommend
Assembly Chef's Hall
111 Richmond St WA collection of Toronto's best restaurants all in one place, complete with lively patio! No more fighting over what cuisine fits the mood, just get them all!
Sister restaurant of Alo! Skip the formal dining for a casual but equally delicious meal. Burger and lemon meringue pie are must haves. Reservation recommended but also accept walk-ins.
35 locals recommend
Aloette Restaurant
163 Spadina Ave.Sister restaurant of Alo! Skip the formal dining for a casual but equally delicious meal. Burger and lemon meringue pie are must haves. Reservation recommended but also accept walk-ins.
Coffee Shops
Commerce Court WEST
140 Yonge StreetHip, chic, industrial style coffee house!
Really good coffee is always a must. The owner is very firendly and she cares about her shop. If you got the time, go to the back patio!
10 locals recommend
HotBlack Coffee
245 Queen St WReally good coffee is always a must. The owner is very firendly and she cares about her shop. If you got the time, go to the back patio!
Quantum Coffee
482 King St WAmazing coffee and croissants! Not many seats but that's okay!
Sightseeing
If you're new to the city, this is probably the place to be. If you dine at the 360 restaurant, you don't need to buy a ticket to go up.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdIf you're new to the city, this is probably the place to be. If you dine at the 360 restaurant, you don't need to buy a ticket to go up.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdStunning underwater tunnel
Take the boat there (during Summer months) for some views of downtown Toronto, beautiful beach, and a relaxing day.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
Take the boat there (during Summer months) for some views of downtown Toronto, beautiful beach, and a relaxing day.
Pretty area to walk around, take great photos, and explore the shops and art galleries. Great coffee place and lots of bars. There's a Christmas market in December too!
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StPretty area to walk around, take great photos, and explore the shops and art galleries. Great coffee place and lots of bars. There's a Christmas market in December too!
Always something new to check out at ROM! Plus there's Friday night live music (ticket required).
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkAlways something new to check out at ROM! Plus there's Friday night live music (ticket required).
Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, local shops of all sorts of things. Really it's where you need to be if you want the true local scene.
89 locals recommend
Kensington Fruit Market
36 St Andrew StLots of restaurants, coffee shops, local shops of all sorts of things. Really it's where you need to be if you want the true local scene.
Great place to browse around, enjoy some coffee, and grab a quick lunch. Farmer's market every Saturday morning!
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EGreat place to browse around, enjoy some coffee, and grab a quick lunch. Farmer's market every Saturday morning!
High Park
1873 Bloor St WLots of walking trails, great place for picnic, and a zoo!!
Where most locals go to enjoy the weather, have picnic, and just hang out.
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WWhere most locals go to enjoy the weather, have picnic, and just hang out.
Essentials
Wine Rack
746 King St WClosest store to get VQA wine!
24hr grocery store right downstairs! Surprisingly good selection.
228 locals recommend
Rabba Fine Foods
361 Front St W24hr grocery store right downstairs! Surprisingly good selection.
The 24-hour drug store. They sell everything from over-the-counter medicine, common household items, beauty products, and snacks. Best of all, it is 3min walking distance.
109 locals recommend
Rexall
474 Spadina Ave.The 24-hour drug store. They sell everything from over-the-counter medicine, common household items, beauty products, and snacks. Best of all, it is 3min walking distance.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StMost popular mall for all your shopping needs