Tried & Tested Toronto: A Collection
Summer Favs (Eat & Drink)
These are our go-to spots. The crowd's a little older but the music plays all night and is busy all evening.
It's best to visit these places on Friday nights.
Lavelle is a rooftop pool, patio, bar and restaurant situated on top of 627 King Street West. It presents itself as an urban playground and hotspot.
26 locals recommend
Lavelle
627 King Street WestLavelle is a rooftop pool, patio, bar and restaurant situated on top of 627 King Street West. It presents itself as an urban playground and hotspot.
The Broadview Hotel has an amazing rooftop patio and hip vibes at a walking distance from our place.
129 locals recommend
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveThe Broadview Hotel has an amazing rooftop patio and hip vibes at a walking distance from our place.
Everyone flocks to this West Queen West patio decorated with local art and serving bespoke cocktails year-round, but in summer it opens up more and really comes into its own.
538 locals recommend
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WEveryone flocks to this West Queen West patio decorated with local art and serving bespoke cocktails year-round, but in summer it opens up more and really comes into its own.
Spanish tapas, but with a casual atmosphere that involves mostly standing room and a bar laden with pintxos.
235 locals recommend
Bar Raval
505 College StSpanish tapas, but with a casual atmosphere that involves mostly standing room and a bar laden with pintxos.
Rustic tavern serving drinks & a varied global menu in a space with brick & wood decor.
39 locals recommend
Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St ERustic tavern serving drinks & a varied global menu in a space with brick & wood decor.
Coffeeee (In the area)
Here are our favorite coffee places in Leslieville - all within walking distance!
Te Aro
983 Queen St ESuper trendy spot on Queen Street - short 5 minute walk
Grinder Coffee
1021 Gerrard St EA really homey, comfortable spot on Gerrard Street - 5-minute walk
Bobbette & Belle
1121 Queen St EVery cute, has amazing desserts - Also 5 minutes away on Queen
Dineen Outpost
1042 Gerrard St EA new chic spot on Gerrard - also 5 minutes away
Sightseeing
A list of places you shouldn't miss if you're visiting Toronto.
Sometimes referred to by its adjoining alley Rush Lane, Graffiti Alley is more than a series of murals, mesmerizing as they are: it represents a watershed moment in Toronto's relationship with legalized street art.
86 locals recommend
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleySometimes referred to by its adjoining alley Rush Lane, Graffiti Alley is more than a series of murals, mesmerizing as they are: it represents a watershed moment in Toronto's relationship with legalized street art.
On Toronto's waterfront, Harbourfront center is a cultural center that creates events and activities that educates and entertains a diverse public.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WOn Toronto's waterfront, Harbourfront center is a cultural center that creates events and activities that educates and entertains a diverse public.
St. Lawrence Market is a major public market in Toronto. It was even ranked as the best food market in the world by National Geographic.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ESt. Lawrence Market is a major public market in Toronto. It was even ranked as the best food market in the world by National Geographic.
Toronto Islands - Ward's Island Park
17 Lakeshore AveCN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdIt wouldn't be fair if we didn't add it here.
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StA really neat area that has great restaurants.
Yorkville
Great for walking around and high-end stores.
Kensington Market
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveWoodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EAmazing food - not super expensive!
It's Northern Thai Street food. It's always busy - be prepared to wait 30-45 minutes.
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan StIt's Northern Thai Street food. It's always busy - be prepared to wait 30-45 minutes.
Completo
5 Coady AveClose to our house, and ammazing sandwiches!
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WAnthony Bordain's recommendation. Best food ever!
Seven Lives
72 Kensington AveBest tacos, I swear!
Ultimate TO Bar hop
The Lockhart
1479 Dundas St WLee's Palace
529 Bloor St WMadison
14 Madison AveBar Hop Brewco
137 Peter StAvling Kitchen and Brewery
1042 Queen St E