Guidebook for Toronto

Emily
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Good for a quick breakfast for small groups (4 or less). Greasy spoon style breakfast options all at reasonable prices!
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Ok Ok Diner
1128 Queen St E
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Good for a quick breakfast for small groups (4 or less). Greasy spoon style breakfast options all at reasonable prices!
YAYA is a cozy brunch spot with a menu inspired by a multitude of cuisines ranging from Mexican to Italian to Greek and beyond. The dishes also feature unique twists to traditional brunch fixtures. -BlogTO
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YAYA
186 Queen St E
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YAYA is a cozy brunch spot with a menu inspired by a multitude of cuisines ranging from Mexican to Italian to Greek and beyond. The dishes also feature unique twists to traditional brunch fixtures. -BlogTO
Good for a small group (5-6 or less) and be prepared to wait in line - unless you are getting there very early (before 9 am) - but it is worth it! CASH ONLY They offer locally sourced organic food, and plenty of options for vegetarians.
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Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview Ave
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Good for a small group (5-6 or less) and be prepared to wait in line - unless you are getting there very early (before 9 am) - but it is worth it! CASH ONLY They offer locally sourced organic food, and plenty of options for vegetarians.
Great coffee, great vibe and the closest one to the house! They also offer a ton of delicious baked goods (even for those who are gluten sensitive).
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Remarkable Bean
2242 Queen St E
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Great coffee, great vibe and the closest one to the house! They also offer a ton of delicious baked goods (even for those who are gluten sensitive).
Nice patio to sip on a coffee or a treat!
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Te Aro
983 Queen St E
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Nice patio to sip on a coffee or a treat!
Probably the best pizza I have ever had. It is a Detroit style deep dish pizza and they have some very interesting varieties. It's a small space so might be hard to get seating for more than 2 people but they do take out and can be delivered using Uber Eats.
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Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
1168 Queen St E
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Probably the best pizza I have ever had. It is a Detroit style deep dish pizza and they have some very interesting varieties. It's a small space so might be hard to get seating for more than 2 people but they do take out and can be delivered using Uber Eats.
TACOS!! Enough said... oh and they have an awesome outdoor patio.
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Chula Taberna Mexicana
1058 Gerrard St E
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TACOS!! Enough said... oh and they have an awesome outdoor patio.
The name should tell you exactly what kind of place this is. It is one of my favourite restaurants in the area, I have to stop myself from always going back. It is an Italian restaurant with a very casual and relaxed atmosphere with great service! You will be able to tell you are at the correct restaurant when you see the giant nose that they have decided to hang on the storefront instead of a sign :)
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Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen Street East
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The name should tell you exactly what kind of place this is. It is one of my favourite restaurants in the area, I have to stop myself from always going back. It is an Italian restaurant with a very casual and relaxed atmosphere with great service! You will be able to tell you are at the correct restaurant when you see the giant nose that they have decided to hang on the storefront instead of a sign :)
This is a more pricey option but the food and cocktails are fantastic. Maple Leaf Tavern is an old bar with a contemporary finish - resulting in a really fun atmosphere to have an intimate dinner or a group dinner!
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Maple Leaf Tavern
955 Gerrard St E
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This is a more pricey option but the food and cocktails are fantastic. Maple Leaf Tavern is an old bar with a contemporary finish - resulting in a really fun atmosphere to have an intimate dinner or a group dinner!
It is a tapas style menu with a Prohibition-era speakeasy type atmosphere, makes you feel like you've fallen into a cozy 1930's tavern.
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Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St E
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It is a tapas style menu with a Prohibition-era speakeasy type atmosphere, makes you feel like you've fallen into a cozy 1930's tavern.

Drinks & Nightlife

Who doesn't like fancy cocktails while listening to 90's alt-rock? They do offer some good looking snacks as well!
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Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St E
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Who doesn't like fancy cocktails while listening to 90's alt-rock? They do offer some good looking snacks as well!
This Toronto based cider company just opened a Ciderhouse nearby in February 2018. It has double story windows which make for a really cool atmosphere. They serve three ciders which are also available at the LCBO but what is really exciting is that it is also a testing ground for dozens of experimental new ciders. There is also a big food menu. I suggest grabbing dinner and a flight of ciders here! Always best if you can make reservations to ensure you don't have to wait too long.
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Brickworks Ciderhouse
709 Queen St E
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This Toronto based cider company just opened a Ciderhouse nearby in February 2018. It has double story windows which make for a really cool atmosphere. They serve three ciders which are also available at the LCBO but what is really exciting is that it is also a testing ground for dozens of experimental new ciders. There is also a big food menu. I suggest grabbing dinner and a flight of ciders here! Always best if you can make reservations to ensure you don't have to wait too long.
Really awesome local Brewery and they also serve snacks and have a pretty good brunch menu.
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Eastbound Brewing Company
700 Queen St E
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Really awesome local Brewery and they also serve snacks and have a pretty good brunch menu.
This is the closest brewery to our house and it has amazing beers and a really cozy atmosphere. They also serve delicious food.
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Radical Road Brewing Co.
1177 Queen St E
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This is the closest brewery to our house and it has amazing beers and a really cozy atmosphere. They also serve delicious food.
Another local brewery, this one is usually packed with people having some beer with their dogs!
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Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff Dr
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Another local brewery, this one is usually packed with people having some beer with their dogs!

Entertainment & Activities

I highly recommend checking out a Blue Jays game while you're in town. You can get really cheap tickets on SeatGiant or StubHub ($15-20 each) and if the weather is nice the dome is open and there is a spectacular view of the city. I recommend getting seats in sections 524-538 so that you get a nice view of the CN tower during the game!!
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Роджерс Сентр
1 Blue Jays Way
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I highly recommend checking out a Blue Jays game while you're in town. You can get really cheap tickets on SeatGiant or StubHub ($15-20 each) and if the weather is nice the dome is open and there is a spectacular view of the city. I recommend getting seats in sections 524-538 so that you get a nice view of the CN tower during the game!!
Improv Comedy show - very highly recommend this, however, it is 19+
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Секонд Сити Торонто
110 Mercer St
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Improv Comedy show - very highly recommend this, however, it is 19+

Parks & Nature

The Toronto Islands are located on Lake Ontario and you can catch a ferry to take you there from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The islands offer a full view of the city from across the lake. I suggest bringing snacks and drinks with you!
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Острова Торонто
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The Toronto Islands are located on Lake Ontario and you can catch a ferry to take you there from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The islands offer a full view of the city from across the lake. I suggest bringing snacks and drinks with you!
There is a lovely and large beach about 40 min walk from our place. It almost feels as though you are by the ocean - but it's just Lake Ontario! There are a few spots to get food and drinks along the boardwalk as well.
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Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd E
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There is a lovely and large beach about 40 min walk from our place. It almost feels as though you are by the ocean - but it's just Lake Ontario! There are a few spots to get food and drinks along the boardwalk as well.

Sightseeing

The historic Distillery district offers many great dining options as well as local art and shops. It is a very pleasant 35-minute walk to get there from our house if you're interested in walking! It is where my husband and I got married and you will likely see some of our wedding photos in the house that will make you want to go check it out even more!
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Дистиллери-Дистрикт
55 Mill St
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The historic Distillery district offers many great dining options as well as local art and shops. It is a very pleasant 35-minute walk to get there from our house if you're interested in walking! It is where my husband and I got married and you will likely see some of our wedding photos in the house that will make you want to go check it out even more!

Arts & Culture

Very nice museum. If you're interested, certain Fridays of every month they do Friday Night at the ROM and they have DJ's playing and bars set up throughout the museum. You do need to get tickets in advance and you will likely have to wait in line but it is really cool!
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Королевский музей Онтарио
100 Queens Park
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Very nice museum. If you're interested, certain Fridays of every month they do Friday Night at the ROM and they have DJ's playing and bars set up throughout the museum. You do need to get tickets in advance and you will likely have to wait in line but it is really cool!
The AGO often has very interesting exhibits - definitely worth a stop!
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Художественная галерея Онтарио
317 Dundas St W
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The AGO often has very interesting exhibits - definitely worth a stop!

Essentials

Fancy grocery store - they also sell beer and wine at this location.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St W
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Fancy grocery store - they also sell beer and wine at this location.
Very basic grocery store but it is the closest one to our place and you can find most things you would need there.
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Food Basics
1000 Gerrard St E
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Very basic grocery store but it is the closest one to our place and you can find most things you would need there.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St W
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Walmart Gerrard Square (Toronto) Store
1000 Gerrard St E
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