Guidebook for Toronto

Natalie
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Delicious Italian, wine by the ounce, covered patio (ok on a rainy day), awesome for groups
395 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gusto 101
101 Portland St
395 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious Italian, wine by the ounce, covered patio (ok on a rainy day), awesome for groups
Intimate spot with tapas-style food and delicious drinks! Can get busy on weekends but otherwise worth a stop.
164 (рекомендации местных жителей)
416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst St
164 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Intimate spot with tapas-style food and delicious drinks! Can get busy on weekends but otherwise worth a stop.
Great for groups. It's like a German beer hall with a huge selection of sausages and beers on tap. Try the duck fat fries!
198 (рекомендации местных жителей)
WVRST
609 King St W
198 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great for groups. It's like a German beer hall with a huge selection of sausages and beers on tap. Try the duck fat fries!
Our favourite hole-in-the-wall. It's a dive bar, but we go for the home-cooked Russian food, especially borscht and khinkali dumplings.
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Ossington
61 Ossington Ave
54 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Our favourite hole-in-the-wall. It's a dive bar, but we go for the home-cooked Russian food, especially borscht and khinkali dumplings.
Stop in when you're exploring King West
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Quantum Coffee
482 King St W
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Stop in when you're exploring King West
Escape to Paris. Get the macarons.
183 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St W
183 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Escape to Paris. Get the macarons.
Coffee to go when you're heading to the park
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St W
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Coffee to go when you're heading to the park
Coffee to go or on the patio before heading to Trinity Bellwoods
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tokyo Smoke
76 Stafford St
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Coffee to go or on the patio before heading to Trinity Bellwoods
For indulgent French weekend brunch, with turn-of-the-century Parisian decor
155 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St W
155 (рекомендации местных жителей)
For indulgent French weekend brunch, with turn-of-the-century Parisian decor
Cheap and delicious Vietnamese noodle soup (under $10). Cash only. Patio in the summer. Eat in or take out.
120 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington Ave
120 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cheap and delicious Vietnamese noodle soup (under $10). Cash only. Patio in the summer. Eat in or take out.
Modern vegetarian/vegan food, but there's something for everyone. There's another location at Richmond and Spadina.
143 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street West
143 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Modern vegetarian/vegan food, but there's something for everyone. There's another location at Richmond and Spadina.
One huge advantage of staying here... you can keep an eye on the massive line up at Bang Bang! So many unique artisan flavours, like London Fog, ginger milk, or espresso made with beans from the coffee shop down the street. If it's just too packed, head to Sweet Olenka's on Queen.
171 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One huge advantage of staying here... you can keep an eye on the massive line up at Bang Bang! So many unique artisan flavours, like London Fog, ginger milk, or espresso made with beans from the coffee shop down the street. If it's just too packed, head to Sweet Olenka's on Queen.
One of our favourite date night spots. Doesn't take reservations. Asian-fusion tapas and a yummy wine list. Try the short ribs!
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Foxley
207 Ossington Ave
80 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of our favourite date night spots. Doesn't take reservations. Asian-fusion tapas and a yummy wine list. Try the short ribs!
Delicious, affordable, takeout tacos. The octopus is yummy!
115 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Seven Lives
72 Kensington Ave
115 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Delicious, affordable, takeout tacos. The octopus is yummy!
Clean, hip, inexpensive, delicious! Tacos, guac, and chips. A real crowd-pleaser.
142 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St W
142 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Clean, hip, inexpensive, delicious! Tacos, guac, and chips. A real crowd-pleaser.
Go-to spot for dim sum in Chinatown
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.
78 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Go-to spot for dim sum in Chinatown
Le Neuf Cafe. Serene place for a park-front brunch, but still in the middle of the city.
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Clarence Square
25 Clarence Square
25 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Le Neuf Cafe. Serene place for a park-front brunch, but still in the middle of the city.
Ethiopian food. $12 feeds two people and you might even have leftovers! Super casual, cash only. Get there before 5:30 to avoid lineups.
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street West
71 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ethiopian food. $12 feeds two people and you might even have leftovers! Super casual, cash only. Get there before 5:30 to avoid lineups.
Take your spouse, take your parents, or just take yourself. Modern/upscale Greek food. Reservations required.
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington Ave
102 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Take your spouse, take your parents, or just take yourself. Modern/upscale Greek food. Reservations required.
Farm-to-table / Canadian. Vegetarian friendly. A bit pricey.
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Woodlot
293 Palmerston Ave
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Farm-to-table / Canadian. Vegetarian friendly. A bit pricey.
Coffee and hipster people watching
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St W
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Coffee and hipster people watching
Argentinean cafe known for empanadas & brewing traditional mate (a drink of steeped yerba leaves, simlar to tea).
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
El Almacen
1720 Queen St W
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Argentinean cafe known for empanadas & brewing traditional mate (a drink of steeped yerba leaves, simlar to tea).
Thin-crust pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven with creative toppings
69 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles Ave
69 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Thin-crust pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven with creative toppings

Arts & Culture

Beautiful architecture. I particularly like the modern art. Free on Wednesday evenings.
2262 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Художественная галерея Онтарио
317 Dundas St W
2262 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beautiful architecture. I particularly like the modern art. Free on Wednesday evenings.
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Галерея современного искусства «Power Plant»
231 Queens Quay W
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This is a the old TTC (streetcar) storage barns converted to a park and events space with lots of great live in artists, coffee shop and things to do. Farmer's Market every Saturday morning from 8am-12pm and lots of special events.
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie St
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This is a the old TTC (streetcar) storage barns converted to a park and events space with lots of great live in artists, coffee shop and things to do. Farmer's Market every Saturday morning from 8am-12pm and lots of special events.

Parks & Nature

Bring a blanket, pour your wine into a coffee cup, chill all day with the hipsters.
590 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trinity - Bellwoods
590 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bring a blanket, pour your wine into a coffee cup, chill all day with the hipsters.
Long lakefront trail for running & biking
98 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Martin Goodman Trail
98 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Long lakefront trail for running & biking
Toronto Islands are an oasis in the city, accessed via ferry. I suggest taking the ferry to Ward's Island, which is residential and therefore very quiet, or to Hanlan's Point, which is mostly parkland. There are a couple cafes on the island but I recommend packing snacks as well.
1035 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Острова Торонто
1035 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Toronto Islands are an oasis in the city, accessed via ferry. I suggest taking the ferry to Ward's Island, which is residential and therefore very quiet, or to Hanlan's Point, which is mostly parkland. There are a couple cafes on the island but I recommend packing snacks as well.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rotating selection, great (but busy) patio, or buy some bottles to go
374 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
374 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rotating selection, great (but busy) patio, or buy some bottles to go
Café by day, bar by night, with a patio
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Northern Belle
913 Dundas St W
29 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Café by day, bar by night, with a patio
All day hangout spot. Daytime coffee shop, nighttime cocktail bar / craft beer, patio, and weekend brunch
92 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Northwood
815 Bloor St W
92 (рекомендации местных жителей)
All day hangout spot. Daytime coffee shop, nighttime cocktail bar / craft beer, patio, and weekend brunch
Hidden back patio for hot summer days. Happy hour 5-7pm with $1 oysters.
106 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Bar Neon
1226 Bloor St W
106 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hidden back patio for hot summer days. Happy hour 5-7pm with $1 oysters.
As close to a speakeasy as you'll find in TO. Good luck finding it. Go down a storefront alley to find this hidden bar. Amazing cocktails and chill patio.
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cold Tea
1186 Queen Street West
96 (рекомендации местных жителей)
As close to a speakeasy as you'll find in TO. Good luck finding it. Go down a storefront alley to find this hidden bar. Amazing cocktails and chill patio.
Molecular cocktails... Yours may come smoking with dry ice! Be prepared to spend some $$. It's a real mixology experience.
145 (рекомендации местных жителей)
BarChef
472 Queen St W
145 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Molecular cocktails... Yours may come smoking with dry ice! Be prepared to spend some $$. It's a real mixology experience.
Mellow live music, best tequila selection, cozy back patio, funky crowd. If you only have one night to chill out with friends, go here.
101 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Reposado
136 Ossington Ave
101 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Mellow live music, best tequila selection, cozy back patio, funky crowd. If you only have one night to chill out with friends, go here.

Shopping

Iconic Canadian stuff / souvenirs, with a bunch of things you didn't realize you want.
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Drake General Store
1151 Queen St W
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Iconic Canadian stuff / souvenirs, with a bunch of things you didn't realize you want.
Canadiana / souvenirs / expensive hipster stuff
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
North Standard Trading Post
1535 Queen St W
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Canadiana / souvenirs / expensive hipster stuff

Sightseeing

Spend a couple hours strolling around the converted factories, galleries, etc. Check out El Catrin for brunch, SoMa for chocolate, and Balzac's for the most gorgeous cafe in the city.
1704 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Дистиллери-Дистрикт
55 Mill St
1704 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Spend a couple hours strolling around the converted factories, galleries, etc. Check out El Catrin for brunch, SoMa for chocolate, and Balzac's for the most gorgeous cafe in the city.
An eclectic mixture of people and places. Vintage shops, street musicians, record shops, fascinating people-watching. The last Sunday of each month (in the summer) is pedestrian only.
1699 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Кенсингтон-Маркет
1699 (рекомендации местных жителей)
An eclectic mixture of people and places. Vintage shops, street musicians, record shops, fascinating people-watching. The last Sunday of each month (in the summer) is pedestrian only.

Entertainment & Activities

A permanent location for our famous film festival, the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). Offers a great selection of independent films, documentaries and classics.
582 (рекомендации местных жителей)
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A permanent location for our famous film festival, the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). Offers a great selection of independent films, documentaries and classics.
Great sketch comedy and improv. You may even be able to get same-day tickets if lucky
156 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Секонд Сити Торонто
110 Mercer St
156 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great sketch comedy and improv. You may even be able to get same-day tickets if lucky
Local community theatre
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Театр Lower Ossington
100 Ossington Ave
43 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local community theatre