Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Balzac's Liberty Village
43 Hanna AveBest local coffee.
Bar Fancy
1070 Queen St W Best fried chicken!
Pho Tien Thanh
57 Ossington AveWhere the locals eat pho. I recommend their Pho Tai!
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveNo reservations, worth the wait!
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveExcellent Greek!
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveAmazing fresh ice cream sandwiches!
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveTasty cuban sandwiches!
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WWhere locals grab brunch.
Across from Trinity Bellwoods Park - fantastic coffee.
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White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St WAcross from Trinity Bellwoods Park - fantastic coffee.
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St WImpressive selection of oysters!
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St WShrimp + halibut highly recommended!
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
650 Queen St WQuick, cheap and YUM.
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WVery good macarons.
Excellent Italian and house wine ($1 an ounce I believe!) Mafaldi ai funghi pasta and calvolo nero salad highly recommended!
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Gusto 101
101 Portland StExcellent Italian and house wine ($1 an ounce I believe!) Mafaldi ai funghi pasta and calvolo nero salad highly recommended!
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveChill vibes, stone oven pizza.
Pinky's Ca Phe
50c Clinton StTrendy Vietnamese snack bar. Excellent cocktails.
Casa La Palma
849 Dundas St WAmazing interior, tasty eats.
Cafe Cancan
89 Harbord StGorgeous interior, excellent food.
Alo
163 Spadina Ave.Amazing, Michelin star level. Tricky getting reservations.
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestVegan, vegetarian.
La Banane
227 Ossington AveGreat for special celebrations. Disco egg is a must.
P.G Clucks
610 College StBest fried chicken sandwiches EVER.
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WTasty tacos in the area!
PLENTEA
Amazing tea cocktails (non-alcoholic) - the owner is so kind!
Bar Isabel
797 College StOne of Toronto's best restaurants - the octopus is phenom.
Bar Raval
505 College StSame owners as Bar Isabel - fantastic tapas!
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.For those who must have Starbucks.
Terroni
720 Queen St WTasty Italian. Amazing flourless chocolate cake!
Hello 123 (Queen West)
1122 Queen St WDelicious vegan, tapas-style.
PAI
18 Duncan StTry the Khao Soi - pure bliss.
Sukhothai
1442 Dundas St WExcellent Thai - must try!
Giulietta
972 College StDelicious homestyle Italian.
SARA
98 Portland StThis place smells amazing! Unique, phone-free dining experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
Apt 200
1034 Queen St WHip hop / rap, a millennial fave.
Great local beer garden! Tip: their beer shop is open late and on holidays!
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveGreat local beer garden! Tip: their beer shop is open late and on holidays!
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WAmazing (seasonal) white wine sangria!
The Garrison
1197 Dundas St WRelaxed vibe.
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street WestBeer and late night pizza bar.
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St WGreat cocktails, cosy interior.
416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StLoud, finger foods.
Cold Tea
1186 Queen Street WestHidden, drinks and dumplings!
Otto's Bierhalle
1087 Queen St WGreat beer selection - press button in bathroom!
Reposado
136 Ossington AveUsually live music - great cocktails!
Bar Poet
1090 Queen St WIncredible interior - worth a visit.
Otto's Bierhalle
1087 Queen St WExcellent beer selection, lively atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WPerfect for picnics and people watching!
Trillium-puisto
955 Lake Shore Blvd WNew, off the beaten path.
Sightseeing
A cultural melting pot - Seven Lives (tacos) is a must!
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Kensington Market
A cultural melting pot - Seven Lives (tacos) is a must!
Rol San (dim sum), and Swatow (beef with black bean sauce on fried noodles!)
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Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Rol San (dim sum), and Swatow (beef with black bean sauce on fried noodles!)
Great for wandering in and out of shops. Reunion Island is a great coffee spot!
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Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AveGreat for wandering in and out of shops. Reunion Island is a great coffee spot!
Known for shopping. Very busy East of Bathurst. I personally enjoy all shopping West of Bathurst.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street WestKnown for shopping. Very busy East of Bathurst. I personally enjoy all shopping West of Bathurst.
Enjoy brunch at Mill Street Brewery or tacos at El Catrin - great place for wandering - especially during the holiday season.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StEnjoy brunch at Mill Street Brewery or tacos at El Catrin - great place for wandering - especially during the holiday season.
CN-torni
290 Bremner BlvdDrake approved, slightly overrated.
Ripley's Aquarium Kanadassa
288 Bremner BlvdGreat for kids!
Arts & Culture
Ontarion taidemuseo
317 Dundas St WAimia exhibit (on until Jan 2018) is great!
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
231 Queens Quay WUnique exhibits year-round.
See performances by the National Ballet of Canada.
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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WSee performances by the National Ballet of Canada.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkA city staple.
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WFor the shoe-lover.
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WWorth catching a show! Buzzing during TIFF.
Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WCheck out what's on - beautiful old architecture!
Essentials
Metro
89 Gould StGroceries within walking distance.
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
15 York StBMO Bank of Montreal
26 Fort York BlvdScotiabank
1616 Dundas St WRBC Royal Bank
6 Fort York BlvdBody Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St WSekai Nail & Beauty Bar
968 Queen St WRelaxing place to get your nails done.
Her Majesty's Pleasure
556 King St WEnjoy a cocktail while getting a manicure.
Town Barber
1114 Dundas St WReally good "hipster" barber shop.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
30 The QueenswaySt. Michael's Hospital
36 Queen St EEntertainment & Activities
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WGreat for indie movies.
Echo Karaoke
693 Bloor St WIn the heart of Koreatown!
SPIN Toronto
Great for ping pong, beer and munchies!
Tilt Arcade Bar
1255 Dundas St WFor the arcade lover - they have N64!
BMO Field
170 Princes' BlvdCatch a TFC or Argo game!
Scotiabank Arena
Watch the Leafs or Raptors!
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WaySee the Blue Jays play!
The Rec Room
255 Bremner BlvdBrand new - VR room is a must!
Scotiabank-teatteri
259 Richmond St WThe closest mainstream movie theatre to LV!