Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
location - across the street from my loft (i usually grab a burger and beer/wine)
The Richmond Rogue Kitchen + Bar
284 Richmond St Elocation - across the street from my loft (i usually grab a burger and beer/wine)
location - across the street. simple italian eats. quick sandwiches/paninis, or pizza's, pastas to go or eat in. Def not the best in the city but decent if you don't want to trek far
18 locals recommend
Fusaro's East
294 Richmond St Elocation - across the street. simple italian eats. quick sandwiches/paninis, or pizza's, pastas to go or eat in. Def not the best in the city but decent if you don't want to trek far
My favorite italian restaurant. Never fails me! Everything is amazing. I usually order the funghi asoluti salad and a pizza (wood oven)
445 locals recommend
Terroni
720 Queen St WMy favorite italian restaurant. Never fails me! Everything is amazing. I usually order the funghi asoluti salad and a pizza (wood oven)
The George Street Diner
129 George Stlocation - across the street. great brunch spot
my favorite brunch spot. cute little french bakery with a whole lot of charm. Don't be fooled though, besides their croque monsieurs and poached eggs, famous for their sandwiches. heavenly!
144 locals recommend
Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St Emy favorite brunch spot. cute little french bakery with a whole lot of charm. Don't be fooled though, besides their croque monsieurs and poached eggs, famous for their sandwiches. heavenly!
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview Avebrunch spot
Aunties & Uncles
74 Lippincott Sthip trendy brunch spot
School
70 Fraser Avehip, trendy lunch spot
Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St Wbest oysters!
Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St Eclose by seafood
Mengrai Thai
82 Ontario Stclose by and great thai!
location and quick, cheap eats, nice atmosphere and lot of selection (chinese / thai)
7 locals recommend
Spring Rolls
85 Front Street Eastlocation and quick, cheap eats, nice atmosphere and lot of selection (chinese / thai)
new trendy mexican hot spot! great atmosphere, well designed. hip spot and close!
121 locals recommend
El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House Lanenew trendy mexican hot spot! great atmosphere, well designed. hip spot and close!
amazing thai food for the young and trendy. inside is made to feel like more street like eating. def worth a visit but lines are long.... 30-1hr usually
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte Stamazing thai food for the young and trendy. inside is made to feel like more street like eating. def worth a visit but lines are long.... 30-1hr usually
thai food for cheap! know for quick eats, yet awesomely good and cafeteria style seating.
34 locals recommend
Salad King
340 Yonge Stthai food for cheap! know for quick eats, yet awesomely good and cafeteria style seating.
trendy / hipster / loud one of a kind japanese fusion izakaya. when you walk in, you will be blown away and feels like you are in japan tucked in some small underground resto/bar
96 locals recommend
KINKA IZAKAYA
398 Church Sttrendy / hipster / loud one of a kind japanese fusion izakaya. when you walk in, you will be blown away and feels like you are in japan tucked in some small underground resto/bar
japanese and korean eats for cheap! after shopping along queen west perfect spot to grab some sushi.
7 locals recommend
Hosu
254 Queen St Wjapanese and korean eats for cheap! after shopping along queen west perfect spot to grab some sushi.
new trendy spanish restaurant with a good vibe. when you find the young and trendy. gals and dudes all dolled up. fashion and socialism are two musts at this resto.
120 locals recommend
Patria
478 King St Wnew trendy spanish restaurant with a good vibe. when you find the young and trendy. gals and dudes all dolled up. fashion and socialism are two musts at this resto.
same owners as patria. young, hip, trendy. where you'll find the younger generation all dolled up guys and girls before hitting the town.
84 locals recommend
Weslodge Saloon
480 King St Wsame owners as patria. young, hip, trendy. where you'll find the younger generation all dolled up guys and girls before hitting the town.
best steak in toronto. pricey though $50. in my opinion worth it! its in an old house. very rustic feeling. kind of reminds me of an old scottish bar. its quiet and propoer.
33 locals recommend
Barberian's Steak House
7 Elm Stbest steak in toronto. pricey though $50. in my opinion worth it! its in an old house. very rustic feeling. kind of reminds me of an old scottish bar. its quiet and propoer.
close by if you want a steak and bar. pretty standard american like chain restaurant
33 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Esplanade
26 The Esplanadeclose by if you want a steak and bar. pretty standard american like chain restaurant
Vagabondo Italian Restaurant + Lounge
32 Wellington St Eclose by nice italian restaurant
BerBer Social
49 Front St Emediterrian / middle eastern food
lovely sushi but on the pricey side. depending on what your budget is.
11 locals recommend
Nami Japanese Restaurant
55 Adelaide St Elovely sushi but on the pricey side. depending on what your budget is.
Maquette A Berkeley Event Venue
111 King St Efrench restaurant
Le Papillon On Front
69 Front St Eclose by french resto option
HOTHOUSE
35 Church Stclose italian resto option
Bravi
40 Wellington St Eclose by italian resto
Bombay Palace
71 Jarvis Stclose by indian option
Tim Hortons
1500 O'Connor Drtimmie's right across the street :)
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.always need a coffee to start your day :)
Churrasco Of The St Lawrence
91 Front St Eportuguese bbq
Bikkuri Japanese Restaurant
2197 Queen St Eclose japanese resto
classic restaurant. old spaghetti factory. been around forever and will. just a classic
32 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory
54 The Esplanadeclassic restaurant. old spaghetti factory. been around forever and will. just a classic
Ole Ole Restaurant & Tequila Wine Bar
169 King St Eclose by new mexican spanish restaurant. good reviews.
Harlem Restaurant
67 Richmond Street Eastclose by cajun / creole restaurant
close by and fancier restaurant in the distillery
21 locals recommend
Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill
17 Tank House Laneclose by and fancier restaurant in the distillery
Archeo
31 Trinity Stclose by lovely resto
Essentials
landmark so you'll have to check out regardless. I say its a great place to have lunch and enjoy the bussle! Make sure you check out buster's sea cove. Famous for their seafood. fish&chips, sandwiches
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St Elandmark so you'll have to check out regardless. I say its a great place to have lunch and enjoy the bussle! Make sure you check out buster's sea cove. Famous for their seafood. fish&chips, sandwiches
Matt's No Frills
449 Parliament Stgrocery store
Sobeys
grocery store
Metro
89 Gould Stgrocery store
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.liquor store
Sightseeing
The Distillery District is a historic and entertainment precinct. It contains numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops housed within heritage buildings of the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe Distillery District is a historic and entertainment precinct. It contains numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops housed within heritage buildings of the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery.
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvdlandmark
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge Stour famous shopping mall in the downtown core
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Wayour baseball stadium. home of the toronto blue jays
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.our hockey arena. home of the toronto maple leafs
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.every city has their own version of chinatown
hippie street with street vendors, artsy fatsy shops, unique shops, cute new restos, small imported grocery stores. great area to get lost in!
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
hippie street with street vendors, artsy fatsy shops, unique shops, cute new restos, small imported grocery stores. great area to get lost in!
Palmerston - Little Italy
every city has a little italy!
Little Portugal
every city has a little portugal!
Koreatown
every city has a korea town!
our harbourfront / lake view. great place to walk in the summer time. always something going on and some nice outdoor patio bars
52 locals recommend
Central Waterfront
our harbourfront / lake view. great place to walk in the summer time. always something going on and some nice outdoor patio bars
The Danforth
every city has a greektown!
rainbow flags everywhere. if you are gay or bi this is where you want to be. lovely even if you aren't just to pass through and see all the colors and happy people :)
115 locals recommend
Chelsea Area
rainbow flags everywhere. if you are gay or bi this is where you want to be. lovely even if you aren't just to pass through and see all the colors and happy people :)
Drinks & Nightlife
chain bar & grill. if your looking for something basic, bar like scene. this will be for you
138 locals recommend
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
144 Front St Wchain bar & grill. if your looking for something basic, bar like scene. this will be for you
close by known for their import of hundreds of beers from all around the world. cute place actually. has a dancefloor too on the week with a live band. so sing and dance along with you beer.
238 locals recommend
Bier Markt
600 King St Wclose by known for their import of hundreds of beers from all around the world. cute place actually. has a dancefloor too on the week with a live band. so sing and dance along with you beer.
voted best north american bar. if your a sports fan. be sure to watch a game here.... its like no other.
200 locals recommend
Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York Stvoted best north american bar. if your a sports fan. be sure to watch a game here.... its like no other.
one of my fav hipster / dive bars. always busy. filled with locals just hanging out holding a beer and strangers chatting you up. chilled small bar.
164 locals recommend
416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst Stone of my fav hipster / dive bars. always busy. filled with locals just hanging out holding a beer and strangers chatting you up. chilled small bar.
great trendy little bar. can be quiet if you don't go at the right time though, but if you do it an awesome time!
145 locals recommend
BarChef
472 Queen St Wgreat trendy little bar. can be quiet if you don't go at the right time though, but if you do it an awesome time!
one of the first and best bars on the ossington strip. usually a line up and 5$ cover on the music but its a hot spot for those hipsters!
6 locals recommend
Levack Block
89 Ossington Aveone of the first and best bars on the ossington strip. usually a line up and 5$ cover on the music but its a hot spot for those hipsters!
ever been to a russian vodka bar? if not, def need to check it out! walking distance so there is no excuse
76 locals recommend
Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St Eever been to a russian vodka bar? if not, def need to check it out! walking distance so there is no excuse
fav spot. its a staple. always been good and still us. 2 levels, live band on main floor on weekend, rooftop patio, good vibe and always busy! cover and line on wkend if you dont go early enough!
538 locals recommend
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St Wfav spot. its a staple. always been good and still us. 2 levels, live band on main floor on weekend, rooftop patio, good vibe and always busy! cover and line on wkend if you dont go early enough!
Brassaii
461 King St Wgood club. always busy. couple rooms. good music
great looby bar. smart, chic, trendy, hip, happening spot. if your looking for something a little classier, but not a club or over the top. sip on a cocktail at the main bar and watch then passerbyers
129 locals recommend
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St Wgreat looby bar. smart, chic, trendy, hip, happening spot. if your looking for something a little classier, but not a club or over the top. sip on a cocktail at the main bar and watch then passerbyers
Wine Bar
9 Church Stnice wine bar
P.J. O'Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant
39 Colborne Stalways looking for a dive irish pub!
The Black Bull
298 Queen St Wbest patio spot in the summer!
C'est What?
67 Front St Eclose by for the locals in the area
close by and if you haven't already. must try our local mill street brewery beer!
84 locals recommend
Mill St. Brew Pub & The Beer Hall
21 Tank House Laneclose by and if you haven't already. must try our local mill street brewery beer!
Salt Wine Bar Ltd
225 Ossington Avenueclose by and lovely wine bar
Everything Else
BeHot Yoga Toronto
43 Colborne Stneed i say more? great yoga studio
The Yoga Lounge
80 Sherbourne Styoga yoga yoga
Esso
150 Dupont Stgas station