Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great "hot table" - cheap, great Italian fare, eat-in or take-home. Also fantastic cannoli and amaretti.
The big secret is their home-made ice cream.
35 locals recommend
Tre Mari Bakery
1311 St Clair Ave WGreat "hot table" - cheap, great Italian fare, eat-in or take-home. Also fantastic cannoli and amaretti.
The big secret is their home-made ice cream.
Good burgers and simple fair. Nice patio. Neighbourhood spot. Not at all touristy.
45 locals recommend
DeSotos Eatery
1079 St Clair Ave WGood burgers and simple fair. Nice patio. Neighbourhood spot. Not at all touristy.
More modern-style espresso bar. really fantastic coffee and pastries.
24 locals recommend
The Sovereign Cafe
1359 Davenport RdMore modern-style espresso bar. really fantastic coffee and pastries.
Great vibe. The owner Shamez is a man at the heart of the Toronto cultural scene. Amazing french bistro. Try the horse tenderloin.
43 locals recommend
La Palette
492 Queen St WGreat vibe. The owner Shamez is a man at the heart of the Toronto cultural scene. Amazing french bistro. Try the horse tenderloin.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great small place. It's where I work. Everybody is welcome regardless of age or social scene. Amazing Jazz Manouche show Saturday afternoons, 4pm - 7pm. Other times there's a great Juke Box.
93 locals recommend
Communist's Daughter
1149 Dundas St WGreat small place. It's where I work. Everybody is welcome regardless of age or social scene. Amazing Jazz Manouche show Saturday afternoons, 4pm - 7pm. Other times there's a great Juke Box.
Always great bands, usually roots-rock, Americana. Great Blue Grass Brunch
351 locals recommend
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestAlways great bands, usually roots-rock, Americana. Great Blue Grass Brunch
Legendary spot in the Canadian art and music scene. Home to many artists and great music nightly in front room and back.
88 locals recommend
Cameron House
408 Queen St WLegendary spot in the Canadian art and music scene. Home to many artists and great music nightly in front room and back.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WJust a great collection and a wonderful space.
Essentials
From our place it's a 10 minute drive, 15 minutes on a bike or about a $10 taxi ride. But a great family run grocery store, with a nice selection of organic food and produce in addition to the usual fare.
184 locals recommend
Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StFrom our place it's a 10 minute drive, 15 minutes on a bike or about a $10 taxi ride. But a great family run grocery store, with a nice selection of organic food and produce in addition to the usual fare.
Entertainment & Activities
Giant public swimming pool. And a huge park with a playground and a running track.
16 locals recommend
Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre
1369 St Clair Ave WGiant public swimming pool. And a huge park with a playground and a running track.