Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
It's the only Egyptian Brunch/Lunch restaurant in the city...and it's a stone's throw from the house. But, this place is super popular - lots of lines - so plan on going when it opens or build in a wait time to your plans.
108 locals recommend
Maha's
226 Greenwood AveIt's the only Egyptian Brunch/Lunch restaurant in the city...and it's a stone's throw from the house. But, this place is super popular - lots of lines - so plan on going when it opens or build in a wait time to your plans.
The last time I was there, I saw Gord Downey...and if Mr. Downey eats there, we all should!
34 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Tavern
955 Gerrard St EThe last time I was there, I saw Gord Downey...and if Mr. Downey eats there, we all should!
Pizza Pide
949 Gerrard St EIt's the best Turkish pizza outside of Turkey!
Great Burger Kitchen
1056 Gerrard Street EastHuge Poutine. Locally sourced meat. Delicious.
Great mexican fusion restaurant with a hip interior. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner! There's a small patio, too.
106 locals recommend
The Wren
1382 Danforth AveGreat mexican fusion restaurant with a hip interior. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner! There's a small patio, too.
Little Coxwell Restaurant
986 Coxwell AveGreat vietnamese - order the pho, 29a. Not 29 - 29A!
This coffee shop has limited hours (not open on the weekends!) because it is primarily a roaster. However, the beans are amazing and are worth the trip. They do make coffee but you can also purchase beans for home use.
40 locals recommend
Pilot Coffee Roasters
50 Wagstaff DrThis coffee shop has limited hours (not open on the weekends!) because it is primarily a roaster. However, the beans are amazing and are worth the trip. They do make coffee but you can also purchase beans for home use.
One of the best pubs in Cabbagetown! Great wings, good prices, and awesome specials.
159 locals recommend
House on Parliament
454 Parliament StOne of the best pubs in Cabbagetown! Great wings, good prices, and awesome specials.
Chef Lynn Crawford runs this place. It's a family style meal with only two seatings (though you can walk up to the bar) and reservations are recommended well in advance. The food and atmosphere are both worth every effort to get to this place.
66 locals recommend
Ruby Watchco
730 Queen St EChef Lynn Crawford runs this place. It's a family style meal with only two seatings (though you can walk up to the bar) and reservations are recommended well in advance. The food and atmosphere are both worth every effort to get to this place.
Everyone loves ice cream! Wander along queen and treat yourself to a scoop (or two!).
80 locals recommend
Ed's Real Scoop - Leslieville
920 Queen St EEveryone loves ice cream! Wander along queen and treat yourself to a scoop (or two!).
Essentials
If you're cooking, stock up on great meat at this Butcher Shop! Owned by a few ex-chefs, it's the best!
9 locals recommend
Stock in Trade
307 Danforth AvenueIf you're cooking, stock up on great meat at this Butcher Shop! Owned by a few ex-chefs, it's the best!
Loblaws
585 Queen St WOne of the only east end grocery stores that also sells beer and cider.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.In Ontario, this is where you buy your booze!
Arts & Culture
Crow's Theatre
345 Carlaw AveA new local theatre that has a wide variety of events.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local brewery has a variety of staples and seasonal beers and is a great place to watch the Jay's games.
77 locals recommend
Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff DrOur local brewery has a variety of staples and seasonal beers and is a great place to watch the Jay's games.
One of the busier bars in Leslieville. Even on a Monday night! They do have food, too.
112 locals recommend
Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St EOne of the busier bars in Leslieville. Even on a Monday night! They do have food, too.
Parks & Nature
A great view of Lake Ontario and a great board walk to get a bit of exercise. The parking here gets busy in the summer and there's usually a festival on - so check that out before you go!
359 locals recommend
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EA great view of Lake Ontario and a great board walk to get a bit of exercise. The parking here gets busy in the summer and there's usually a festival on - so check that out before you go!
There's a farmer's market here on Wednesdays from 3-7pm. There's also a great playground and splashpad for the kiddos.
50 locals recommend
Greenwood Park
150 Greenwood AveThere's a farmer's market here on Wednesdays from 3-7pm. There's also a great playground and splashpad for the kiddos.