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Food Scene

The best pad thai in town and friendly owners!
Tibet Café and Bar
51 Kensington Ave
The best pad thai in town and friendly owners!
Vegan, organic and lots of love.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Loving Hut
140 Spadina Ave.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Vegan, organic and lots of love.
LOVE this restaurant. Amazing, no fuss Italian, open till 7pm only!
34 paikallista suosittelee
Fusaro's Italian Kitchen
147 Spadina Ave.
34 paikallista suosittelee
LOVE this restaurant. Amazing, no fuss Italian, open till 7pm only!
Out of the way and a bit worn but very good and authentic sushi with a great vegetarian menu too.
9 paikallista suosittelee
Rikishi Japanese Restaurant
833 Bloor St W
9 paikallista suosittelee
Out of the way and a bit worn but very good and authentic sushi with a great vegetarian menu too.
Jules is an authentic bistro and a charming man :) Nice patio right on Spadina.
50 paikallista suosittelee
Jules Bistro
147 Spadina Ave.
50 paikallista suosittelee
Jules is an authentic bistro and a charming man :) Nice patio right on Spadina.
If you like fish, fish tacos, fish sandwiches and a nice atmosphere this place is very very close.
34 paikallista suosittelee
The One That Got Away
581 King St W
34 paikallista suosittelee
If you like fish, fish tacos, fish sandwiches and a nice atmosphere this place is very very close.
Classic late-night Chinese food.
38 paikallista suosittelee
Swatow Restaurant
309 Spadina Ave.
38 paikallista suosittelee
Classic late-night Chinese food.
yummy food and a beautiful place. Great for a date :)
14 paikallista suosittelee
Peter Pan Bistro
373 Queen St W
14 paikallista suosittelee
yummy food and a beautiful place. Great for a date :)
Delicious slices.
43 paikallista suosittelee
Pizzaiolo Gourmet Pizza
550 Yonge Street
43 paikallista suosittelee
Delicious slices.
Italian, very cool and good.
445 paikallista suosittelee
Terroni
720 Queen St W
445 paikallista suosittelee
Italian, very cool and good.
I don't eat meat but the place looks good.
13 paikallista suosittelee
Lou Dawgs on King
589 King Street West
13 paikallista suosittelee
I don't eat meat but the place looks good.
Great place! All around comfortable.
12 paikallista suosittelee
Tequila Bookworm
512 Queen St W
12 paikallista suosittelee
Great place! All around comfortable.
Ethiopian cuisine, freshly roasted coffee and gracious service.
Addis Ababa Restaurant
1184 Queen St W
Ethiopian cuisine, freshly roasted coffee and gracious service.
Oysters!
74 paikallista suosittelee
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St W
74 paikallista suosittelee
Oysters!
My favourite neighbourhood coffee place. Friendly, comfortable and good brew!
267 paikallista suosittelee
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland St
267 paikallista suosittelee
My favourite neighbourhood coffee place. Friendly, comfortable and good brew!
Vegan cuisine, gorgeous place.
Fressen
478 Queen St W
Vegan cuisine, gorgeous place.
Close and very cute. Authentic diner but contemporary too. Vegan options. Super coffee.
17 paikallista suosittelee
Sadie's Diner And Juice Bar
17 paikallista suosittelee
Close and very cute. Authentic diner but contemporary too. Vegan options. Super coffee.
Inexpensive and popular place.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Java House
537 Queen St W
33 paikallista suosittelee
Inexpensive and popular place.
So many screens and lovely staff.
11 paikallista suosittelee
The Football Factory
164 Bathurst St
11 paikallista suosittelee
So many screens and lovely staff.
Famous Susur Lee chef. Exotic. Expensive.
230 paikallista suosittelee
Lee
497 King St W
230 paikallista suosittelee
Famous Susur Lee chef. Exotic. Expensive.
Classic neighbourhood resto and bar. Patio. Famous brunch and generally a great hangout. Nice lighting, very cosy. Excellent and a short walk away.
47 paikallista suosittelee
Old York Bar & Grill
167 Niagara St
47 paikallista suosittelee
Classic neighbourhood resto and bar. Patio. Famous brunch and generally a great hangout. Nice lighting, very cosy. Excellent and a short walk away.
Trendy, very.
99 paikallista suosittelee
Brassaii
461 King St W
99 paikallista suosittelee
Trendy, very.
Fantastic fish n chips right across from the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. Eat and watch locals relax :)
22 paikallista suosittelee
Hooky's Fish and Chips
486 Queen St W
22 paikallista suosittelee
Fantastic fish n chips right across from the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. Eat and watch locals relax :)
The best roti in town. Bar none.
29 paikallista suosittelee
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St W
29 paikallista suosittelee
The best roti in town. Bar none.
This place is far, tiny, loud and a little bit crazy but the food is incredible. Run by Nazareth herself who makes the food, serves it up, works the bar and acts as the dj. Props.
71 paikallista suosittelee
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street West
71 paikallista suosittelee
This place is far, tiny, loud and a little bit crazy but the food is incredible. Run by Nazareth herself who makes the food, serves it up, works the bar and acts as the dj. Props.
Open all night in the old club district, yummy burritos.
116 paikallista suosittelee
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St W
116 paikallista suosittelee
Open all night in the old club district, yummy burritos.
Incredible menu, Persian food!!
32 paikallista suosittelee
Pomegranate Restaurant
420 College St
32 paikallista suosittelee
Incredible menu, Persian food!!
Icon diner. A bit over-rated imho.
MARS FOOD
432 College St
Icon diner. A bit over-rated imho.
Love this place.Near the AGO, off of McCaul is Baldwin Street, a lovely street, especially in the summer, and John's Italian Cafe is awesome. Famous pizza!!
John's Italian Caffe
27 Baldwin St
Love this place.Near the AGO, off of McCaul is Baldwin Street, a lovely street, especially in the summer, and John's Italian Cafe is awesome. Famous pizza!!
In an old bank building, very swanky sushi!
KATANA ON BAY
333 Bay St.
In an old bank building, very swanky sushi!
Historical building and bar - I believe Toronto's very first pub. Excellent patio, and if you need a shot of televised big-screen sports look no further. Classic.
65 paikallista suosittelee
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St W
65 paikallista suosittelee
Historical building and bar - I believe Toronto's very first pub. Excellent patio, and if you need a shot of televised big-screen sports look no further. Classic.
Something about this place... call first to make sure they are open. Last time I was there the original King Kong was quietly playing on a discreet TV. Great food!
Politica Resto Bar
127 Strachan Ave
Something about this place... call first to make sure they are open. Last time I was there the original King Kong was quietly playing on a discreet TV. Great food!
This King West entry focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with a feel-go vibe. Upscale.
80 paikallista suosittelee
Marben
488 Wellington St W
80 paikallista suosittelee
This King West entry focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with a feel-go vibe. Upscale.
Pretty good Thai and very close by. Affordable too. Mango salad is good!
18 paikallista suosittelee
Coco Rice Thai Cuisine
669 King St W
18 paikallista suosittelee
Pretty good Thai and very close by. Affordable too. Mango salad is good!
Must admit I've not been here but it's on my list! Looks amazing and has only good reviews. Cozy. Lovely too.
Niagara Street Cafe
Must admit I've not been here but it's on my list! Looks amazing and has only good reviews. Cozy. Lovely too.
This is the hidden gem of sushi in town :) Seriously, tiny place and AMAZING sushi! Seared tuna if you like. Home made wasabi and yummy soy sauce. Walk over!
8 paikallista suosittelee
Sushi 930
930 King Street West
8 paikallista suosittelee
This is the hidden gem of sushi in town :) Seriously, tiny place and AMAZING sushi! Seared tuna if you like. Home made wasabi and yummy soy sauce. Walk over!
I've not been but it is said that Wvrst is the new King West version of a Munich-style beer hall, takes a simple concept and provides enormous variety...
198 paikallista suosittelee
WVRST
609 King St W
198 paikallista suosittelee
I've not been but it is said that Wvrst is the new King West version of a Munich-style beer hall, takes a simple concept and provides enormous variety...
Close, good.
119 paikallista suosittelee
Portland Variety
587 King St W
119 paikallista suosittelee
Close, good.
Backed goods, coffee, bread.
14 paikallista suosittelee
Zoe's Toronto
548 King St W
14 paikallista suosittelee
Backed goods, coffee, bread.
Italian food. Nice rooftop patio too.
153 paikallista suosittelee
Buca
604 King St W
153 paikallista suosittelee
Italian food. Nice rooftop patio too.
Italian and popular. Good outdoor patios.
395 paikallista suosittelee
Gusto 101
101 Portland St
395 paikallista suosittelee
Italian and popular. Good outdoor patios.
Vegan! Organic! Ignore the television programming but the food is good if you're after clean and healthy.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Loving Hut
140 Spadina Ave.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Vegan! Organic! Ignore the television programming but the food is good if you're after clean and healthy.
Closest Greek resto if in the mood for Greek food. In the theater district.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Penelope Restaurant
225 King St W
18 paikallista suosittelee
Closest Greek resto if in the mood for Greek food. In the theater district.
In the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex. I liked the tagine and it's a cool place. Great if you're going to see a film in the building.
40 paikallista suosittelee
O&B Canteen
330 King St W
40 paikallista suosittelee
In the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex. I liked the tagine and it's a cool place. Great if you're going to see a film in the building.

Everything Else

Yoga!!
17 paikallista suosittelee
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
30 Ossington Ave
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Yoga!!
Catch a ferry to the island! A 7 minute boat ride any time of year.
1035 paikallista suosittelee
Toronto Islands
1035 paikallista suosittelee
Catch a ferry to the island! A 7 minute boat ride any time of year.
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
QSMC - Chiropractic Clinic
1539 Queen St W
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Swim, work out. Nice Y.
52 paikallista suosittelee
West End YMCA
931 College St
52 paikallista suosittelee
Swim, work out. Nice Y.
LOVE this park!!! People, dogs, kites, tennis, swimming, skating! FUN!!
743 paikallista suosittelee
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 paikallista suosittelee
LOVE this park!!! People, dogs, kites, tennis, swimming, skating! FUN!!
need wheels? http://www.zipcar.com/toronto/find-cars
Zipcar
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Emergencies here.
60 paikallista suosittelee
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
60 paikallista suosittelee
Emergencies here.
Emergencies here.
43 paikallista suosittelee
The Hospital for Sick Children
170 University Ave
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Emergencies here.
Emergencies here.
55 paikallista suosittelee
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
55 paikallista suosittelee
Emergencies here.
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
168 Bathurst St
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Nice neighbourhood park.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Victoria Memorial Square
10 Niagara St
26 paikallista suosittelee
Nice neighbourhood park.
Spoil yourself like they do in the therapeutic baths of Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and Spain, starting with a hearty dose of steam. Luxury right around the corner!!
34 paikallista suosittelee
Hammam Spa, Toronto
602 King St W
34 paikallista suosittelee
Spoil yourself like they do in the therapeutic baths of Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and Spain, starting with a hearty dose of steam. Luxury right around the corner!!
It’s all about the water. Great packages!
26 paikallista suosittelee
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St W
26 paikallista suosittelee
It’s all about the water. Great packages!
Chocolate! Good chocolate!
104 paikallista suosittelee
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House Lane
104 paikallista suosittelee
Chocolate! Good chocolate!
Decent selection of beer, wine, alcohol.
957 paikallista suosittelee
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 paikallista suosittelee
Decent selection of beer, wine, alcohol.
Large
The Gym at 99 Sudbury
99 Sudbury St
Large
Gym. Close. Trainers.
8 paikallista suosittelee
Totum Life Science: King
445 King St W
8 paikallista suosittelee
Gym. Close. Trainers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighbourhood pub, close and very friendly.
80 paikallista suosittelee
Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St W
80 paikallista suosittelee
Neighbourhood pub, close and very friendly.
Classic large patio.
18 paikallista suosittelee
The Black Bull
298 Queen St W
18 paikallista suosittelee
Classic large patio.
Drinks, food, rooftop, music in a boutique hotel. Very cool.
538 paikallista suosittelee
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 paikallista suosittelee
Drinks, food, rooftop, music in a boutique hotel. Very cool.
Icon. Flash from the past, specifically the 80's artscene watering hall and performance space. Any time of day.
88 paikallista suosittelee
Cameron House
408 Queen St W
88 paikallista suosittelee
Icon. Flash from the past, specifically the 80's artscene watering hall and performance space. Any time of day.
Toronto icon, old hotel recently renovated and now rather trendy. Worth checking out for its architecture and vibe. Lovely place.
194 paikallista suosittelee
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 paikallista suosittelee
Toronto icon, old hotel recently renovated and now rather trendy. Worth checking out for its architecture and vibe. Lovely place.
Posh and swanky across the street from home. I've never been but the rooftop lounge could be cool. There's an all night resto on premises too. Nice for a drink perhaps.
129 paikallista suosittelee
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St W
129 paikallista suosittelee
Posh and swanky across the street from home. I've never been but the rooftop lounge could be cool. There's an all night resto on premises too. Nice for a drink perhaps.

Essentials

Groceries near home. Expensive side but very good and very fresh.
92 paikallista suosittelee
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.
92 paikallista suosittelee
Groceries near home. Expensive side but very good and very fresh.
Simply amazing. Go there. Very inexpensive produce, cafes, lively streets and vintage if you like.
1698 paikallista suosittelee
Kensington Market
1698 paikallista suosittelee
Simply amazing. Go there. Very inexpensive produce, cafes, lively streets and vintage if you like.
Excellent selection of groceries and take out foods. Organic too.
1112 paikallista suosittelee
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1112 paikallista suosittelee
Excellent selection of groceries and take out foods. Organic too.

Arts & Culture

Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Swipe Design books + objects
401 Richmond St W
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Festival theatre, movies, shows and a gift store.
582 paikallista suosittelee
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 paikallista suosittelee
Festival theatre, movies, shows and a gift store.
Lots of galleries and an amazing old building with a green roof that's open only till 5pm in the summer (the roof). Highly recommend a walk around.
35 paikallista suosittelee
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street West
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Lots of galleries and an amazing old building with a green roof that's open only till 5pm in the summer (the roof). Highly recommend a walk around.
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Ago
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Great gallery. then just walk west and find more smaller galleries. Very nice walk and lots to see!
129 paikallista suosittelee
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
158 Sterling Rd
129 paikallista suosittelee
Great gallery. then just walk west and find more smaller galleries. Very nice walk and lots to see!
Right on the waterfront and a great walk. Check website for current shows but highly recommend. Skating in the winter!!
68 paikallista suosittelee
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
231 Queens Quay W
68 paikallista suosittelee
Right on the waterfront and a great walk. Check website for current shows but highly recommend. Skating in the winter!!
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Leo's Textiles
473 Queen St W
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Awesome repertory cinema on College Street which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. Little Italy. http://www.theroyal.to/
57 paikallista suosittelee
The Royal Cinema
608 College St
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Awesome repertory cinema on College Street which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. Little Italy. http://www.theroyal.to/
The oldest and perhaps the finest repertory cinema in Toronto. On Bloor street west - the Annex - which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. http://bloorcinema.com/
161 paikallista suosittelee
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St W
161 paikallista suosittelee
The oldest and perhaps the finest repertory cinema in Toronto. On Bloor street west - the Annex - which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. http://bloorcinema.com/
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
358 paikallista suosittelee
Scotiabank-teatteri
259 Richmond St W
358 paikallista suosittelee
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.

Shopping

The best outdoor clothing and gear store in town. Must go.
27 paikallista suosittelee
MEC Toronto
300 Queen St W
27 paikallista suosittelee
The best outdoor clothing and gear store in town. Must go.
Groovy and cool shoes.
C Squared
693 Queen Street West
Groovy and cool shoes.
Clothing, household, and inexpensive.
22 paikallista suosittelee
Winners
57 Spadina Avenue
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Clothing, household, and inexpensive.
Groovy hats!!!
Big It Up International
24 Ripley Avenue
Groovy hats!!!
This is the Fashion District and just up on Queen are numerous amazing textile stores with broad and interesting stock. Inexpensive. Start at Leo's and walk west. Look both sides!
Trendy Fabric
473 Queen St W
This is the Fashion District and just up on Queen are numerous amazing textile stores with broad and interesting stock. Inexpensive. Start at Leo's and walk west. Look both sides!
The coolest and likely oldest art supply store in TO. Check it out.
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
448 Spadina Ave.
The coolest and likely oldest art supply store in TO. Check it out.
Vinyl!!!
14 paikallista suosittelee
Rotate This
186 Ossington Ave
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Vinyl!!!
Vinyl!!! Gear!!! Cool store.
Moog Audio
442 Queen St W
Vinyl!!! Gear!!! Cool store.
Kiehl's if you like it.
Kiehl's
407 Queen St W
Kiehl's if you like it.
Like to knit? Go here.
Romni Wools
658 Queen St W
Like to knit? Go here.
Great store, name says it all.
Come As You Are
254 Augusta Ave
Great store, name says it all.
Another Toronto icon and a mecca for surplus electronics, blinking lights and things you'd never expect to find.
Active Surplus Electronics
347 Queen St W
Another Toronto icon and a mecca for surplus electronics, blinking lights and things you'd never expect to find.
Anything to do with PC's and Macs + peripherals can be found on the College strip just west of Spadina. Famously so. Walk and check out the many stores.
Jump+ - Apple premium Retailer (Toronto)
275 College St
Anything to do with PC's and Macs + peripherals can be found on the College strip just west of Spadina. Famously so. Walk and check out the many stores.
The narrowest and I think coolest hardware store in town. Where they pack the stuff away I'm not sure but go and ask for anything -- odds are they'll have it.
Jacobs Hardware
410 Queen St W
The narrowest and I think coolest hardware store in town. Where they pack the stuff away I'm not sure but go and ask for anything -- odds are they'll have it.
Best window displays in town and an amazing store/experience by designer Pam Chorley. Fancy, fun, eclectic and cool!
Fashion Crimes
706 Queen St W
Best window displays in town and an amazing store/experience by designer Pam Chorley. Fancy, fun, eclectic and cool!
Excellent contemporary design collection
Design Within Reach
214 King St E
Excellent contemporary design collection