Guidebook for Toronto

Brenna And Avsky
Brenna And Avsky
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Cafe, bar and restaurant that focuses on using local foods in their menu. They are big supporters of Toronto's art and music culture, and you'll come across art/music events happening here.
194 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cafe, bar and restaurant that focuses on using local foods in their menu. They are big supporters of Toronto's art and music culture, and you'll come across art/music events happening here.
awesome gelato! also a cafe and bistro.
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Boreal Gelato
1312 Queen Street West
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
awesome gelato! also a cafe and bistro.
great coffee!
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St W
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
great coffee!
very good coffee, one of our faves. Has an industrial-Parisan vibe to it. also good pastries, handmade on-site. Mmm, chocolate croissants~
51 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St W
51 (рекомендации местных жителей)
very good coffee, one of our faves. Has an industrial-Parisan vibe to it. also good pastries, handmade on-site. Mmm, chocolate croissants~
Indian food, roti, samosa, pekora, biryani.
Glory of India
1407 Queen St W
Indian food, roti, samosa, pekora, biryani.
cafe, bar, restaurant
538 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 (рекомендации местных жителей)
cafe, bar, restaurant
Try gourmet doughnuts~
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St W
53 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Try gourmet doughnuts~
Indian and Tibetan restaurant-- great food and lovely patio.
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St W
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Indian and Tibetan restaurant-- great food and lovely patio.
the best ramen i've ever had
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ramen Isshin
421 College St
46 (рекомендации местных жителей)
the best ramen i've ever had
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Expect a loud atmosphere with graffiti all over the walls-- in a charming kind of way.
131 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sneaky Dee's
431 College St
131 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Expect a loud atmosphere with graffiti all over the walls-- in a charming kind of way.
great ice cream spot, as well as baked goods and general yummy sweet things
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St W
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
great ice cream spot, as well as baked goods and general yummy sweet things
Famous quick/to-go Poutine with a variety of toppings to choose from
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Smoke's Poutinerie
203 Dundas St E
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Famous quick/to-go Poutine with a variety of toppings to choose from
Quick place to grab a burrito
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fat Bastard Burrito
628 King St W
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Quick place to grab a burrito
Have you ever tried a Sushi Burrito?
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rolltation Sushi Burrito
207 Dundas St W
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Have you ever tried a Sushi Burrito?
an amazing vegetarian/vegan/health conscious restaurant with super tasty food. You can eat-in or take your food to-go to enjoy it in the nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park just behind the restaurant.
143 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street West
143 (рекомендации местных жителей)
an amazing vegetarian/vegan/health conscious restaurant with super tasty food. You can eat-in or take your food to-go to enjoy it in the nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park just behind the restaurant.
A "vegan junk-food" restaurant
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Doomie's
1265 Queen St W
33 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A "vegan junk-food" restaurant
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi
584 Bloor St W
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Slow-cooked Mexican cuisine, "Quesadilla-cafe". Artisanal food including handmade corn tortillas and drinks ranging from cocktails to rich hot chocolates. Lovely little patio for the summer months but the interior is equally as lovely.
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Maizal
110 Ossington Ave
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Slow-cooked Mexican cuisine, "Quesadilla-cafe". Artisanal food including handmade corn tortillas and drinks ranging from cocktails to rich hot chocolates. Lovely little patio for the summer months but the interior is equally as lovely.
takeaway plant-based fresh bar; smoothies, juices, salads, grain-bowls, soups. and more
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bolt Fresh Bar
1170 Queen St W
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
takeaway plant-based fresh bar; smoothies, juices, salads, grain-bowls, soups. and more
Mexican/taco restaurant and bar, they carry a wide selection of bourbon for the bourbon enthusiast. This place can get pretty busy around supper~
292 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St W
292 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mexican/taco restaurant and bar, they carry a wide selection of bourbon for the bourbon enthusiast. This place can get pretty busy around supper~
BBQ grill and bar
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock Ave
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
BBQ grill and bar
Argentinian Yerba Mate Cafe, as well as coffee, sandwiches, soups, and handmade empanadas. Their soy milk mate lattes are the besssssttttt.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
El Almacen
1720 Queen St W
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Argentinian Yerba Mate Cafe, as well as coffee, sandwiches, soups, and handmade empanadas. Their soy milk mate lattes are the besssssttttt.
A good place to go for brunch style food nearby; coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a small patio in the back if you're looking for a cozy lounge spot in the summer.
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rustic Cosmo Cafe
1278 Queen St W
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A good place to go for brunch style food nearby; coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a small patio in the back if you're looking for a cozy lounge spot in the summer.
A seafood focused restaurant
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Commodore
1265 Queen Street West
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A seafood focused restaurant
A patisserie/desert shop near Trinity Bellwoods Park for your sweet-tooth needs
183 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St W
183 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A patisserie/desert shop near Trinity Bellwoods Park for your sweet-tooth needs
This snug take-out spot offers vegetarian sandwiches, vegan soups, juices, smoothies & more
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Veghed
1199 Dundas St W
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This snug take-out spot offers vegetarian sandwiches, vegan soups, juices, smoothies & more
Ethiopian cafe serving coffee that is hand roasted every half hour throughout the day, either as a traditional ceremony or as a quick modern espresso poured instantly. They also offer delicious food such as samosas and sweet or savory crepes. The interior is lovely and is a great place to sit and enjoy the unique taste of the Ethiopian coffee, smells of roasting beans, and burning of frankincense. A must for every coffee lover!
Bu'na: The Soul Of Coffee
Ethiopian cafe serving coffee that is hand roasted every half hour throughout the day, either as a traditional ceremony or as a quick modern espresso poured instantly. They also offer delicious food such as samosas and sweet or savory crepes. The interior is lovely and is a great place to sit and enjoy the unique taste of the Ethiopian coffee, smells of roasting beans, and burning of frankincense. A must for every coffee lover!
A great local Japanese restaurant; good food and service, lovely interior and patio.
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
KOTTA SUSHI
1226 King St W
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A great local Japanese restaurant; good food and service, lovely interior and patio.

Drinks & Nightlife

cool bar with dim red lighting, fancy lamps, and a neat atmosphere
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Motel Bar
1235 Queen St W
10 (рекомендации местных жителей)
cool bar with dim red lighting, fancy lamps, and a neat atmosphere
Bar and cafe-bistro.
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beaver Cafe
1192 Queen St W
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bar and cafe-bistro.
A 50's themed bar and restaurant
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St W
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A 50's themed bar and restaurant
A pub and eatery for a beer enthusiast-- with over 100 different beers to choose from.
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Rhino
1249 Queen St W
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A pub and eatery for a beer enthusiast-- with over 100 different beers to choose from.
Nearby brewpub with craft beer to drink-in or for purchase to take home
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Duggan's Brewery Parkdale
1346 Queen St W
20 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nearby brewpub with craft beer to drink-in or for purchase to take home
Tiki themed bar and restaurant
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St W
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tiki themed bar and restaurant
Brewpub, craftbeer, as well as food, with a lovely large patio. They have a bottleshop too~
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W
94 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Brewpub, craftbeer, as well as food, with a lovely large patio. They have a bottleshop too~
Dimly lit hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters! A great place for the quality cocktail enthusiast or couples on a date.
145 (рекомендации местных жителей)
BarChef
472 Queen St W
145 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dimly lit hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters! A great place for the quality cocktail enthusiast or couples on a date.

Entertainment & Activities

try out 'floating' in a sensory deprivation tank!
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Float Toronto
1159 Queen St W
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
try out 'floating' in a sensory deprivation tank!
Indoor obstacle course and movement training centre for all fitness levels. 20$ for a class or all-day pass. 40$ for a cryotherapy treatment if you're brave!
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pursuit OCR
75 Westmore Drive
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Indoor obstacle course and movement training centre for all fitness levels. 20$ for a class or all-day pass. 40$ for a cryotherapy treatment if you're brave!
Film festivals, documentaries, and international film theatre. Great selection of interesting movies and documentaries that you don't usually see at common "big-box" movie cinemas.
582 (рекомендации местных жителей)
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Film festivals, documentaries, and international film theatre. Great selection of interesting movies and documentaries that you don't usually see at common "big-box" movie cinemas.
A great yoga studio
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
30 Ossington Ave
17 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A great yoga studio
A sci-fi bar and gaming cafe. Themed sci-fi booths, boardgames and videogames, art gallery, restaurant, drinks, and event space. Karaoke every thursday!
See-Scape
347 Keele St
A sci-fi bar and gaming cafe. Themed sci-fi booths, boardgames and videogames, art gallery, restaurant, drinks, and event space. Karaoke every thursday!
A stunning women-only spa with water treatment baths/sauna/steam room and spa services. Relaxing and rejuvenating. Highly recommend.
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St W
26 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A stunning women-only spa with water treatment baths/sauna/steam room and spa services. Relaxing and rejuvenating. Highly recommend.
Yoga, reiki, tai chi/qi gong, and meditation classes.
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Parkdale Prana Room
1273 Queen St W
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Yoga, reiki, tai chi/qi gong, and meditation classes.

Essentials

a locally owned produce shop to buy some fruit and veggies. debit or cash only.
Sol Produce
1220 King St W
a locally owned produce shop to buy some fruit and veggies. debit or cash only.
Grocery store
339 (рекомендации местных жителей)
FreshCo
22 Northcote Ave
339 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Grocery store
Wine and Beer store
957 (рекомендации местных жителей)
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wine and Beer store
health food store, many items local and organic.
49 (рекомендации местных жителей)
West End Food Co-op
1229 Queen Street West
49 (рекомендации местных жителей)
health food store, many items local and organic.

Parks & Nature

A very large park with diverse areas consisting of groomed trails and open grass, as well as wild dirt trails. Also has a small petting zoo.
1205 (рекомендации местных жителей)
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A very large park with diverse areas consisting of groomed trails and open grass, as well as wild dirt trails. Also has a small petting zoo.
A park with a year-round organic Farmers Market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm.
208 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Дафферин Гроув
875 Dufferin St
208 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A park with a year-round organic Farmers Market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm.
A park located in the heart of downtown Queen-West, about a 20-minute walk from our home.
743 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Тринити Беллвудс
790 Queen St W
743 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A park located in the heart of downtown Queen-West, about a 20-minute walk from our home.
Farmers Market every Monday from 3pm-7pm
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles Ave
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Farmers Market every Monday from 3pm-7pm
Take a ferry about 10-15mins to the Toronto Islands, where there are beaches, a petting zoo, and a small amusement park
1035 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Острова Торонто
1035 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Take a ferry about 10-15mins to the Toronto Islands, where there are beaches, a petting zoo, and a small amusement park

Getting Around

Dufferin Subway Station is about a 10-15 minute bus ride from our home
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Dufferin station
84 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dufferin Subway Station is about a 10-15 minute bus ride from our home
The Queen streetcar runs all the way down Queen Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
723 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Queen streetcar runs all the way down Queen Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
The King streetcar runs all the way down King Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
204 (рекомендации местных жителей)
King Street West
King Street West
204 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The King streetcar runs all the way down King Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!

Arts & Culture

2332 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Королевский музей Онтарио
100 Queens Park
2332 (рекомендации местных жителей)
2262 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Художественная галерея Онтарио
317 Dundas St W
2262 (рекомендации местных жителей)