Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
A proponent of good beer for over 30 years, we support local craft and fine import brews. With over 230 bottles and cans as well as 25 local craft brews on tap, there is something for everybody. They participate in Toronto Beer Week, OCB Week, and hold our own beer festival 4 times a year. The Only is about supporting the ever-growing local craft brew by providing the segment a stage on which to perform. They also have an adjoining juice bar with amazing freshly made juices.
69 locals recommend
Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EA proponent of good beer for over 30 years, we support local craft and fine import brews. With over 230 bottles and cans as well as 25 local craft brews on tap, there is something for everybody. They participate in Toronto Beer Week, OCB Week, and hold our own beer festival 4 times a year. The Only is about supporting the ever-growing local craft brew by providing the segment a stage on which to perform. They also have an adjoining juice bar with amazing freshly made juices.
Finished dinner and want to go for some drinks? Victorian-chic fixtures adorn this lounge serving '20s-style drinks & nibbles amid live jazz music.
22 locals recommend
Sauce on Danforth
1376 Danforth AveFinished dinner and want to go for some drinks? Victorian-chic fixtures adorn this lounge serving '20s-style drinks & nibbles amid live jazz music.
Food Scene
Snug, below-grade cafe offering espresso-based drinks, teas & baked goods, plus free WiFi & a patio. The staff is super friendly and the shop offers a good amount of seating (couches, chairs, etc.). Books available if you looking for something to read while you have your coffee.
58 locals recommend
Red Rocket Coffee
1364 Danforth AveSnug, below-grade cafe offering espresso-based drinks, teas & baked goods, plus free WiFi & a patio. The staff is super friendly and the shop offers a good amount of seating (couches, chairs, etc.). Books available if you looking for something to read while you have your coffee.
A staple on the Danforth, this neighbourhood haunt has a sunny patio & a menu of casual eats, from burgers to souvlaki to gyros. Cash only, so go prepared!
16 locals recommend
Square-Boy Drive-In
875 Danforth AveA staple on the Danforth, this neighbourhood haunt has a sunny patio & a menu of casual eats, from burgers to souvlaki to gyros. Cash only, so go prepared!
The new Marvel Coffee Co opened just steps from the Donlands subway station, bringing some fine coffee and treats to your TTC travels, or a stroll on that stretch of the Danforth. You can notice it as you exit the subway by the bright mural along the side.
10 locals recommend
Marvel Coffee Co.
792 Carlaw AveThe new Marvel Coffee Co opened just steps from the Donlands subway station, bringing some fine coffee and treats to your TTC travels, or a stroll on that stretch of the Danforth. You can notice it as you exit the subway by the bright mural along the side.
The classic Canadian coffee choice. This location is tucked away in a renovated theatre right beside the Esso Gas Station. Great when you need a quick coffee or bagel.
143 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
1500 O'Connor DrThe classic Canadian coffee choice. This location is tucked away in a renovated theatre right beside the Esso Gas Station. Great when you need a quick coffee or bagel.
A bourbon menu compliments house-smoked meats & BBQ-style veggie plates at this narrow, rustic spot.
Excellent food, good craft beers and friendly, unpretentious service!
19 locals recommend
Greenwood Smokehouse BBQ
673 Danforth AveA bourbon menu compliments house-smoked meats & BBQ-style veggie plates at this narrow, rustic spot.
Excellent food, good craft beers and friendly, unpretentious service!
Rotating taps of local craft brews & clever Southern chow in a quaint, ranch-style watering hole. Very popular spot in the area.
Featured on Season 4 of You Gotta Eat Here!
106 locals recommend
The Wren
1382 Danforth AveRotating taps of local craft brews & clever Southern chow in a quaint, ranch-style watering hole. Very popular spot in the area.
Featured on Season 4 of You Gotta Eat Here!
Amazing pizza... You will not regret this choice. Neapolitan pizza with local ingredients & Italy-grown tomatoes, served in a colourful, open space.
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveAmazing pizza... You will not regret this choice. Neapolitan pizza with local ingredients & Italy-grown tomatoes, served in a colourful, open space.
Long-standing, no-frills hub with an old-world vibe, serving up classic pizza in simple digs.
16 locals recommend
Danforth Pizza House
920 Danforth AveLong-standing, no-frills hub with an old-world vibe, serving up classic pizza in simple digs.
Dangerous Dan's Diner first opened in 1999. Since this time, Dangerous Dan's has been supplying the Riverdale community with excellent burgers, and has also been actively involved with many community events.
Featured on Season 1 of You Gotta Eat Here!
13 locals recommend
Dangerous Dan's Diner
714 Queen Street EastDangerous Dan's Diner first opened in 1999. Since this time, Dangerous Dan's has been supplying the Riverdale community with excellent burgers, and has also been actively involved with many community events.
Featured on Season 1 of You Gotta Eat Here!
Lahore Tikka House is a colourful, basic eatery serving halal Pakistani and North Indian cuisine.
Featured on Season 4 of You Gotta Eat Here!
100 locals recommend
Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St ELahore Tikka House is a colourful, basic eatery serving halal Pakistani and North Indian cuisine.
Featured on Season 4 of You Gotta Eat Here!
Everything Else
Sweet tooth? VON Doughnuts are handmade throughout the day by VON’s brilliant doughnut gurus. They make all of their icings, fillings, custards, and jams from scratch.
Featured on You Gotta Eat Here! Season 4.
11 locals recommend
Von Doughnuts
713 Danforth AveSweet tooth? VON Doughnuts are handmade throughout the day by VON’s brilliant doughnut gurus. They make all of their icings, fillings, custards, and jams from scratch.
Featured on You Gotta Eat Here! Season 4.
Arts & Culture
Originally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919, the building was first known as the Allen's Danforth, after its owner the Allen Theatre Chain. The theatre gained the Music Hall name when it started featuring live acts in the late 1970s.
Renamed “The Danforth Music Hall” in 2011 when Impresario Inc. took over ownership. Remodelled and renovated, the DMH is a now major attraction for Concerts featuring International and Local artists.
See http://thedanforth.com/ for upcoming events.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveOriginally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919, the building was first known as the Allen's Danforth, after its owner the Allen Theatre Chain. The theatre gained the Music Hall name when it started featuring live acts in the late 1970s.
Renamed “The Danforth Music Hall” in 2011 when Impresario Inc. took over ownership. Remodelled and renovated, the DMH is a now major attraction for Concerts featuring International and Local artists.
See http://thedanforth.com/ for upcoming events.