Guidebook for Toronto

Matt & Catherine
Matt & Catherine
Guidebook for Toronto

Parks & Nature

590 locals recommend
Trinity - Bellwoods
590 locals recommend
A 56 km waterfront trail great for walking, running and biking. Rent a bike from "Bike Share" at the north end of Trinity Bellwoods Park and ride down to the lakeshore or take a stroll down to enjoy a picnic or eat in one of the cafes along the way.
98 locals recommend
Martin Goodman Trail
98 locals recommend
A 56 km waterfront trail great for walking, running and biking. Rent a bike from "Bike Share" at the north end of Trinity Bellwoods Park and ride down to the lakeshore or take a stroll down to enjoy a picnic or eat in one of the cafes along the way.

Food Scene

Delicious coffee and treats.
10 locals recommend
Empire Espresso
668 College St
10 locals recommend
Delicious coffee and treats.
Range of hot drinks and homemade sweets and healthy snacks.
27 locals recommend
Tampered Press
Dundas Street West
27 locals recommend
Range of hot drinks and homemade sweets and healthy snacks.
Local institution where you can grab all manner of baked treats.
7 locals recommend
Riviera Bakery
576 College St
7 locals recommend
Local institution where you can grab all manner of baked treats.
Excellent tacos and great margaritas.
239 locals recommend
La Carnita
501 College St
239 locals recommend
Excellent tacos and great margaritas.
A classic breakfast diner. Reasonably priced drink and eats.
351 locals recommend
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street West
351 locals recommend
A classic breakfast diner. Reasonably priced drink and eats.
Classic Italian sandwiches in a classic setting. Delicious.
55 locals recommend
California Sandwiches
244 Claremont St
55 locals recommend
Classic Italian sandwiches in a classic setting. Delicious.
Best family run authentic pizza and panzerotti in the neighbourhood. Great prices and 80's classic video games to entertain you as you wait.
30 locals recommend
Bitondo Pizzeria
11 Clinton St
30 locals recommend
Best family run authentic pizza and panzerotti in the neighbourhood. Great prices and 80's classic video games to entertain you as you wait.
Classic Portuguese bakery with a great range of lunch/snacks. The custard tarts are a must to try.
12 locals recommend
Golden Wheat Bakery & Pastry
652 College St
12 locals recommend
Classic Portuguese bakery with a great range of lunch/snacks. The custard tarts are a must to try.
This is a College Street institution. Cozy in Winter and a patio haven in Summer. Great place to get a feel for the community.
10 locals recommend
Il Gatto Nero
720 College St
10 locals recommend
This is a College Street institution. Cozy in Winter and a patio haven in Summer. Great place to get a feel for the community.
Just the best ice cream sandwiches in the West End.
171 locals recommend
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 locals recommend
Just the best ice cream sandwiches in the West End.
Excellent range of ice-creams. Home made waffles and cookies for sandwiches. Cash only.
14 locals recommend
The Big Chill
566 College St
14 locals recommend
Excellent range of ice-creams. Home made waffles and cookies for sandwiches. Cash only.
Love the lamb burger. Something for everyone here and not too pricey.
29 locals recommend
Utopia Cafe & Grill
586 College St
29 locals recommend
Love the lamb burger. Something for everyone here and not too pricey.
A local institution. When the sun is shining, or Italy is playing, this is the patio to be on.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Diplomatico Restaurant & Pizzeria
594 College St
68 locals recommend
A local institution. When the sun is shining, or Italy is playing, this is the patio to be on.
Local food, well prepared. Fun to sit at the bar.
128 locals recommend
Union
72 Ossington Ave
128 locals recommend
Local food, well prepared. Fun to sit at the bar.
Staff are knowledgable and passionate about their oysters! Classic fish and chips is excellent.
74 locals recommend
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St W
74 locals recommend
Staff are knowledgable and passionate about their oysters! Classic fish and chips is excellent.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fabulous interior, well-crafted drinks, delicious tapas and excellent service.
235 locals recommend
Bar Raval
505 College St
235 locals recommend
Fabulous interior, well-crafted drinks, delicious tapas and excellent service.
Excellent cocktails, excellent staff. Sit at the bar for best experience.
44 locals recommend
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St W
44 locals recommend
Excellent cocktails, excellent staff. Sit at the bar for best experience.
The best range of craft beer in town. Knowledgeable staff.
23 locals recommend
Birreria Volo
612 College St
23 locals recommend
The best range of craft beer in town. Knowledgeable staff.
Gather a group or join some new friends to play bocce, shuffleboard or crokinole. Tons of fun.
43 locals recommend
Track & Field
582 College St
43 locals recommend
Gather a group or join some new friends to play bocce, shuffleboard or crokinole. Tons of fun.
A local institution for live music, local beers and down right good times.
9 locals recommend
Monarch Tavern
12 Clinton St
9 locals recommend
A local institution for live music, local beers and down right good times.
Great range of bands for the late night crowd. Check their website for details.
36 locals recommend
The Orbit Room
580 College St
36 locals recommend
Great range of bands for the late night crowd. Check their website for details.
Best Bluegrass venue in town. Check out the Bluegrass Brunch on the weekends.
351 locals recommend
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street West
351 locals recommend
Best Bluegrass venue in town. Check out the Bluegrass Brunch on the weekends.
Live music and burlesque performances.
50 locals recommend
The Painted Lady
218 Ossington Ave
50 locals recommend
Live music and burlesque performances.

Arts & Culture

Their "Live on the Patio" series always has an amazing array of free music concerts during July and August. Get there early to grab a spot and relax with a drink and snacks.
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St
312 locals recommend
Their "Live on the Patio" series always has an amazing array of free music concerts during July and August. Get there early to grab a spot and relax with a drink and snacks.

Essentials

Our closest grocery store that's open 24 hours.
310 locals recommend
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave W
310 locals recommend
Our closest grocery store that's open 24 hours.
Nearest pharmacy normally open until 12am. Sells TTC tokens for transit as well.
209 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave W
209 locals recommend
Nearest pharmacy normally open until 12am. Sells TTC tokens for transit as well.