Local Gems

Matthew
Local Gems

Food and Drink

Italian-American food in a casual, unpretentious setting. Delicious and great value!
86 locals recommend
Sugo
1281 Bloor St W
86 locals recommend
Italian-American food in a casual, unpretentious setting. Delicious and great value!
Beautiful back patio, Greek-inspired snack menu and great cocktails.
106 locals recommend
Bar Neon
1226 Bloor St W
106 locals recommend
Beautiful back patio, Greek-inspired snack menu and great cocktails.
Amazing selection of craft beer, nice patio, great snacks and occasionally will have live music.
149 locals recommend
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St W
149 locals recommend
Amazing selection of craft beer, nice patio, great snacks and occasionally will have live music.
Craft brewery with a patio overlooking the rail path
63 locals recommend
Henderson Brewing co
128A Sterling Rd
63 locals recommend
Craft brewery with a patio overlooking the rail path
The best Jamaican food in town - make sure you get a beef patty!
19 locals recommend
Caribbean Queen of Patties
1294 Bloor St W
19 locals recommend
The best Jamaican food in town - make sure you get a beef patty!
Delicious Viet-style sandwiches.
Komi Banh Mi Bar
1100 Bloor Street West
Delicious Viet-style sandwiches.
Local spot with authentic style tacos
Balam Toronto
Local spot with authentic style tacos
French bistro with great wine and food options.
Milou
French bistro with great wine and food options.
Good place to grab brunch and coffee
6 locals recommend
Daily Grind
426 St Clarens Ave
6 locals recommend
Good place to grab brunch and coffee

Sightseeing

Recreational trail that runs parallel to the train tracks featuring large murals and sculptures by local artists. Great for cycling, running or a nice walk.
10 locals recommend
West Toronto Railpath
West Toronto Railpath
10 locals recommend
Recreational trail that runs parallel to the train tracks featuring large murals and sculptures by local artists. Great for cycling, running or a nice walk.
Chill park for picnics, people watching, playing park games and enjoying the sun.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin St
208 locals recommend
Chill park for picnics, people watching, playing park games and enjoying the sun.
Toronto's premiere park famous for its cherry blossoms. Featuring trails, an extensive off-leash dog area, a large pond, tennis courts, and much more!
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 locals recommend
Toronto's premiere park famous for its cherry blossoms. Featuring trails, an extensive off-leash dog area, a large pond, tennis courts, and much more!
Modern art museum around the corner.
129 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
158 Sterling Rd
129 locals recommend
Modern art museum around the corner.
Eclectic artsy and hippy neighbourhood with lots of quirky shops, bars, and places to eat
Kensington Market
Eclectic artsy and hippy neighbourhood with lots of quirky shops, bars, and places to eat
Happening neighbourhood with lots of great restaurants, bars and shops
Ossington Strip
Happening neighbourhood with lots of great restaurants, bars and shops
If the weather is nice take a trip to the island and enjoy the best view of the city skyline from the water! Lots of beaches and parks to have a picnic in. Tip: take the water taxi to the island instead of the ferry to save yourself some time (it doesn't cost much more) and take the ferry back to the city for free!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
1035 locals recommend
If the weather is nice take a trip to the island and enjoy the best view of the city skyline from the water! Lots of beaches and parks to have a picnic in. Tip: take the water taxi to the island instead of the ferry to save yourself some time (it doesn't cost much more) and take the ferry back to the city for free!

Coffee

Good coffee and snacks, friendly people, has a little skate shop in the back with products from independent local and international brands.
26 locals recommend
The Brockton Haunt
1150 College St
26 locals recommend
Good coffee and snacks, friendly people, has a little skate shop in the back with products from independent local and international brands.
Good place to grab coffee and brunch around the corner
6 locals recommend
Daily Grind
426 St Clarens Ave
6 locals recommend
Good place to grab coffee and brunch around the corner
Coffee and delicious baked goods and breakfast sandwiches
Nofa's Coffee and Bakery
Coffee and delicious baked goods and breakfast sandwiches

Misc. Shops

Best place to get a haircut in the city. Book with Josh, tell him Matt sent you!
The Fantail Barbers
1122 College Street
Best place to get a haircut in the city. Book with Josh, tell him Matt sent you!
The best skate shop in the city, carrying the hottest skateboarding and streetwear brands.
Blue Tile Lounge
822 Dundas Street West
The best skate shop in the city, carrying the hottest skateboarding and streetwear brands.
"The Mall With it All". Not very fancy or hip at all, but a great place to find any essentials you might need during your stay. Has staples like No Frills (large discount grocery chain), Walmart, the liquor & beer stores, the dollar store etc. all in one place. Right across from Dufferin Grove Park.
289 locals recommend
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin St
289 locals recommend
"The Mall With it All". Not very fancy or hip at all, but a great place to find any essentials you might need during your stay. Has staples like No Frills (large discount grocery chain), Walmart, the liquor & beer stores, the dollar store etc. all in one place. Right across from Dufferin Grove Park.
No Frills is a large discount grocery store just down the street.
85 locals recommend
Peter's No Frills
2150 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
85 locals recommend
No Frills is a large discount grocery store just down the street.