Shayna and Andrew’s neighbourhood guidebook
Food scene
A great cappuccino or americano is only a short walk away. Open at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends.
14 locals recommend
Cygnet Coffee
1691 Dundas Street WestA great cappuccino or americano is only a short walk away. Open at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends.
For a tasty brunch or a late afternoon beverage on the patio this is a great spot any time of day. Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio.
15 locals recommend
The Commoner Restaurant and Bar
2067 Dundas St WFor a tasty brunch or a late afternoon beverage on the patio this is a great spot any time of day. Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio.
It's easy to walk by this place but behind the door is a cool moody vibe and amazing food.
20 locals recommend
Seoul Shakers
1241 Bloor St WIt's easy to walk by this place but behind the door is a cool moody vibe and amazing food.
Ruru Baked
659 Lansdowne AveIt's worth the wait in line for this ice cream
Sugo
1281 Bloor St WClassic casual Italian with classic red and white checked tablecloths.
Bar Neon
1226 Bloor St WOysters, brunch, or a patio beer, this place just checks all the boxes.
An eclectic mix of food, made from scratch, in a cozy space. The food is not only tasty but beautiful.
8 locals recommend
Alma
1194 Bloor St WAn eclectic mix of food, made from scratch, in a cozy space. The food is not only tasty but beautiful.
Enjoy a beverage or pick up a pack to go. Access directly from the rail line after a bike ride or walk or stop by after a trip to the MoMA next door. There is a large patio in warmer months that is quite sunny. This place is dog friendly.
63 locals recommend
Henderson Brewing co
128A Sterling RdEnjoy a beverage or pick up a pack to go. Access directly from the rail line after a bike ride or walk or stop by after a trip to the MoMA next door. There is a large patio in warmer months that is quite sunny. This place is dog friendly.
With a convertible covered patio this place is an option on a rainy day. Enjoy a flight and a burger. Call in advance to confirm if there is space for your pup.
94 locals recommend
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WWith a convertible covered patio this place is an option on a rainy day. Enjoy a flight and a burger. Call in advance to confirm if there is space for your pup.
A must stop for traditional Portuguese custard tarts. If you need a sweet fix or caffeine joint early in the morning this bakery opens at 5 am on weekdays or 6 or 7 on weekends.
Brockton Village Bakery
A must stop for traditional Portuguese custard tarts. If you need a sweet fix or caffeine joint early in the morning this bakery opens at 5 am on weekdays or 6 or 7 on weekends.
This taco spot is open from lunch to super late. Stop by for an al pastor taco and a margarita at any time at a great price point.
PINATA TACOS INC
This taco spot is open from lunch to super late. Stop by for an al pastor taco and a margarita at any time at a great price point.
A brunch hot spot and for good reason. Serving Iranian food amongst the beautiful Persian décor. Check out their sister restaurant Pomegranate.
54 locals recommend
Takht-e Tavoos Restaurant
1120 College StA brunch hot spot and for good reason. Serving Iranian food amongst the beautiful Persian décor. Check out their sister restaurant Pomegranate.
Le Baratin
1600 Dundas St WServing rustic-chic french food nightly and weekend brunch.
Viaggio means journey and it's only a short journey from the Airbnb to enjoy wonderful modern Italian food. Sitting on the side patio under the lights provides a lovely atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Viaggio
1727 Dundas St WViaggio means journey and it's only a short journey from the Airbnb to enjoy wonderful modern Italian food. Sitting on the side patio under the lights provides a lovely atmosphere.
Chill location with craft beer. Find hoppy, sour, juicy or just easy drinking beers along with delicious Canadian fare. There is also a live music venue.
149 locals recommend
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WChill location with craft beer. Find hoppy, sour, juicy or just easy drinking beers along with delicious Canadian fare. There is also a live music venue.
A cozy bar in Bloordale with heated patio, weekend brunch, craft beer, cocktails, great wine list, and friendly service.
165 locals recommend
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WA cozy bar in Bloordale with heated patio, weekend brunch, craft beer, cocktails, great wine list, and friendly service.
Sukhothai
1442 Dundas St WThe best spot for Thai in the neighbourhood, dine in or take-out.
No trip to Toronto is complete without a stop by Terroni. Never a bad meal and long a short walk away. Pick-up some packaged food and wine or stay for a meal.
Terroni Sterling (Spaccio West)
No trip to Toronto is complete without a stop by Terroni. Never a bad meal and long a short walk away. Pick-up some packaged food and wine or stay for a meal.
Grape Witches
Great spot to pick up a bottle of wine.
The Federal
An awesome brunch!
Sakai Bar
Tasty Japanese food. There is also a cozy back patio
Good Fork
1550 Dundas St WA tasty brunch spot with a focus on locally sourced food.
Gift Shop with food and drink options
A wonderful floral and gift shop that serves coffee and pastries and wine and snacks. The Swedish candy is very addictive!
Miss Pippa's
1158 College StA wonderful floral and gift shop that serves coffee and pastries and wine and snacks. The Swedish candy is very addictive!
The "Duff" is the mall in the city that you didn't know you'd love so much. Find anything in a pinch or just observe the "mall rats" while enjoying a Orange Julius.
289 locals recommend
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StThe "Duff" is the mall in the city that you didn't know you'd love so much. Find anything in a pinch or just observe the "mall rats" while enjoying a Orange Julius.
Neighbourhoods
Dundas Street West was included in Timeout's 51 Coolest Neighbourhood. Head south on Marguretta until it meets Dundas and check it out for yourself. Dundas Street is packed with cute little vintage stores including VSP a luxury consignment store, textiles and gift stores to find unique and rare finds. Also, find an array of restaurants and coffee shops to satisfy any thirst or food craving. If you are visiting in June the DO West Fest is a street festival that is fun for the whole family.
Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
Dundas Street West was included in Timeout's 51 Coolest Neighbourhood. Head south on Marguretta until it meets Dundas and check it out for yourself. Dundas Street is packed with cute little vintage stores including VSP a luxury consignment store, textiles and gift stores to find unique and rare finds. Also, find an array of restaurants and coffee shops to satisfy any thirst or food craving. If you are visiting in June the DO West Fest is a street festival that is fun for the whole family.
Roncesvalle or Roncy is Toronto's little Poland. Check out the many shops and restaurants between Dundas Street and Queen Street.
Roncesvalles
Roncesvalle or Roncy is Toronto's little Poland. Check out the many shops and restaurants between Dundas Street and Queen Street.
Favourite Shops
If you like fashion particularly Japanese style, we can't recommend this shop enough. Beautiful clothes and a beautiful shop.
Blue Button Shop
1499 Dundas St WIf you like fashion particularly Japanese style, we can't recommend this shop enough. Beautiful clothes and a beautiful shop.
Issues Magazine Shop
Find magazines on unique and niche topics.
The Toronto luxury consignment store. Amazing finds, some still with tags.
17 locals recommend
VSP Consignment
1410 Dundas St WThe Toronto luxury consignment store. Amazing finds, some still with tags.
The Wanderly
1613 Dundas St WThis store sells the best socks, yes socks, in addition to new and vintage finds.
Day or night, Ossington is always bustling. Between Dundas and Queen street enjoy a numberous restaurants, bars, coffee shops, wine bars, breweries, furniture and clothing shops.
Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Day or night, Ossington is always bustling. Between Dundas and Queen street enjoy a numberous restaurants, bars, coffee shops, wine bars, breweries, furniture and clothing shops.