Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Discover a vibrant culinary landscape featuring an array of bakeries, eateries, fine dining establishments, and bustling farmers markets. Indulge in delectable pastries and artisanal breads from charming bakeries, savor diverse flavors from local eateries offering global cuisines, and elevate your dining experience with exquisite meals at renowned fine dining establishments. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the freshest local produce and artisanal goods at bustling farmers markets, showcasing the city's rich culinary diversity.
They Roast their coffee in house, and have great loose teas. Just a few min walk, west on Bloor Street
17 locals recommend
Outpost Coffee Roasters Ltd
1578 Bloor St W
17 locals recommend
They Roast their coffee in house, and have great loose teas. Just a few min walk, west on Bloor Street
Local Favorite! Located in the flourishing neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, Defina is a bustling wood fired pizzeria. Inspired by rustic tradition, they offer a blistering thin Napoletana-style dough, a crispier firm Roma-style crust or for an adventurous palate, the ancient grain Kamut. At Defina, their warmth and communal energy is what makes them a popular host for our friends and neighbours. Local patrons and visitors alike meet for our weekly Defina Night Specials: good value, great quality and friendly service. 321 Roncesvalles Ave M6R 2M6 416-534-4414 HOURS Monday: 5pm - 10pm Tuesday to Thursday: 12pm - 10pm Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 10:30 Sunday: 12pm - 9:30pm
69 locals recommend
Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles Ave
69 locals recommend
Local Favorite! Located in the flourishing neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, Defina is a bustling wood fired pizzeria. Inspired by rustic tradition, they offer a blistering thin Napoletana-style dough, a crispier firm Roma-style crust or for an adventurous palate, the ancient grain Kamut. At Defina, their warmth and communal energy is what makes them a popular host for our friends and neighbours. Local patrons and visitors alike meet for our weekly Defina Night Specials: good value, great quality and friendly service. 321 Roncesvalles Ave M6R 2M6 416-534-4414 HOURS Monday: 5pm - 10pm Tuesday to Thursday: 12pm - 10pm Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 10:30 Sunday: 12pm - 9:30pm
All Day Breaky- Incredible HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS $14.95 The house speciality: 2 sunny eggs on a corn tortilla with spicy green & red salsa, re-fried black beans with side guacamole, ancho jam, toasted baguette – with salad or homefries. 1645 QUEEN ST WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO 416-537-4893 EASYRESTAURANT@HOTMAIL.COM . OPEN DAILY AT 9 AM | CLOSE 4 PM ON WEEKENDS
57 locals recommend
Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St W
57 locals recommend
All Day Breaky- Incredible HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS $14.95 The house speciality: 2 sunny eggs on a corn tortilla with spicy green & red salsa, re-fried black beans with side guacamole, ancho jam, toasted baguette – with salad or homefries. 1645 QUEEN ST WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO 416-537-4893 EASYRESTAURANT@HOTMAIL.COM . OPEN DAILY AT 9 AM | CLOSE 4 PM ON WEEKENDS
Susur Lee is one of Toronto's Top Chef's- and the Singapore Slaw is NOT to be missed! One of our favourite Friday night hot spots, located in the restaurant district of King West.
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St W
230 locals recommend
Susur Lee is one of Toronto's Top Chef's- and the Singapore Slaw is NOT to be missed! One of our favourite Friday night hot spots, located in the restaurant district of King West.
Its delicious. Every last morsel. Also a fave King Street hot spot. Buca Osteria & Enoteca opened in 2009 and since then Chef Director Rob Gentile has been internationally celebrated for Buca's locally sourced, constantly changing menu. Ingredients are seasonal and source specific where the “nose to tail” philosophy of cooking is embraced. Guests are drawn to return for the warm hospitality and artisanal fare, including famed house-cured meats, pizza, and pasta, inspired by the classic traditions of Italy with a contemporary culinary touch. Consistently rated one of Canada’s top restaurants by critics since its opening, Buca is a modern classic built on the perfect balance of old world
48 locals recommend
Buca Osteria & Bar
48 locals recommend
Its delicious. Every last morsel. Also a fave King Street hot spot. Buca Osteria & Enoteca opened in 2009 and since then Chef Director Rob Gentile has been internationally celebrated for Buca's locally sourced, constantly changing menu. Ingredients are seasonal and source specific where the “nose to tail” philosophy of cooking is embraced. Guests are drawn to return for the warm hospitality and artisanal fare, including famed house-cured meats, pizza, and pasta, inspired by the classic traditions of Italy with a contemporary culinary touch. Consistently rated one of Canada’s top restaurants by critics since its opening, Buca is a modern classic built on the perfect balance of old world
Farmer's Market: Saturdays from 5am / 3pm South Market: Tuesday - Thursday - 8am / 6pm Fridays - 8am / 7pm Saturdays - 5am / 5 pm . http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St E
1398 locals recommend
Farmer's Market: Saturdays from 5am / 3pm South Market: Tuesday - Thursday - 8am / 6pm Fridays - 8am / 7pm Saturdays - 5am / 5 pm . http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
Internationally inspired, locally sourced vegan fare served in a calm eatery with an open kitchen. PAY WHAT YOU CAN!
7 locals recommend
Avelo Restaurant
51 St Nicholas St
7 locals recommend
Internationally inspired, locally sourced vegan fare served in a calm eatery with an open kitchen. PAY WHAT YOU CAN!
This rustic, snug spot features Spanish- & Italian-style dishes, plus cured meats & cheeses.
17 locals recommend
Campo
244 Jane St
17 locals recommend
This rustic, snug spot features Spanish- & Italian-style dishes, plus cured meats & cheeses.
Exposed-brick cafe offering espresso drinks & pastries, plus wood-fired pizza & wines.
40 locals recommend
Lit Espresso Bar
221 Roncesvalles Ave
40 locals recommend
Exposed-brick cafe offering espresso drinks & pastries, plus wood-fired pizza & wines.
Casual Italian fare & old-world wines served in a chic minimalist space with tables and bar seating.
18 locals recommend
Bricco Kitchen And Wine Bar
3047 Dundas St W
18 locals recommend
Casual Italian fare & old-world wines served in a chic minimalist space with tables and bar seating.
ICONIC VIEWS OF THE CITY_ inspirational!
30 locals recommend
Bisha Hotel Toronto
80 Blue Jays Way
30 locals recommend
ICONIC VIEWS OF THE CITY_ inspirational!

Essentials

FRESH LOCAL ORGANIC CHEAP AWESOME https://thesweetpotato.ca/ Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-8pm Thursday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm
91 locals recommend
2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont St
91 locals recommend
FRESH LOCAL ORGANIC CHEAP AWESOME https://thesweetpotato.ca/ Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-8pm Thursday-Friday 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm
619 queen st west for your beer and wine needs. 🍷
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 locals recommend
619 queen st west for your beer and wine needs. 🍷

Parks & Nature

High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year. Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Summer: Shakespeare in the park: http://bit.ly/2tU3oBd http://www.highparktoronto.com/
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
494 locals recommend
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year. Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Summer: Shakespeare in the park: http://bit.ly/2tU3oBd http://www.highparktoronto.com/
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology. Royal Ontario Museum Address: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 Telephone: 416.586.8000
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 locals recommend
Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology. Royal Ontario Museum Address: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6 Telephone: 416.586.8000
312 locals recommend
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St
312 locals recommend

Shopping

Mjölk (Milk) is pure, honest, and essential. Started in 2009 by husband-and-wife team John and Juli Baker, Mjölk is a lifestyle shop and gallery, representing work with an emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship, and timelessness.We look to our daily lives to find inspiration for the products we carry. In our view, there is a beauty to be found in even the most simple, everyday tools. Our gallery exhibits work by artists and artisans from Scandinavia and Japan, and we have worked on several exclusive product collections, all of which explore the theme of daily ritual. Each collection is a collaboration between Mjölk and a prominent international designer, and produced locally by artisans
19 locals recommend
Mjolk
2959 Dundas St W
19 locals recommend
Mjölk (Milk) is pure, honest, and essential. Started in 2009 by husband-and-wife team John and Juli Baker, Mjölk is a lifestyle shop and gallery, representing work with an emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship, and timelessness.We look to our daily lives to find inspiration for the products we carry. In our view, there is a beauty to be found in even the most simple, everyday tools. Our gallery exhibits work by artists and artisans from Scandinavia and Japan, and we have worked on several exclusive product collections, all of which explore the theme of daily ritual. Each collection is a collaboration between Mjölk and a prominent international designer, and produced locally by artisans

Drinks & Nightlife

PING PONG! SPiN TORONTO IS A 12,000 SQ FT PING PONG SOCIAL CLUB LOCATED AT 461 KING STREET WEST IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO! THE CLUB BOASTS 2 FULLY LICENSED BARS, 12 PING PONG TABLES, COCKTAIL MENU, FULL FOOD MENU, A LOUNGE AND A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE MORE OBSESSED PLAYERS, BUT NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE PART IN ALL THAT SPIN HAS GOING ON; EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS, PRIVATE PING PONG INSTRUCTION CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE, DJ’S, BAR AND KITCHEN SPECIALS, STUDENT NIGHTS, INDUSTRY NIGHTS, AND GENERAL PONG PARTY VIBES 7 DAYS A WEEK. MONDAY NOON - 1AM TUESDAY NOON - 1AM WEDNESDAY NOON - 1AM THURSDAY NOON - 2AM FRIDAY NOON - 2AM SATURDAY NOON - 2AM SUNDAY NOON - 1AM
155 locals recommend
SPIN Toronto
155 locals recommend
PING PONG! SPiN TORONTO IS A 12,000 SQ FT PING PONG SOCIAL CLUB LOCATED AT 461 KING STREET WEST IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO! THE CLUB BOASTS 2 FULLY LICENSED BARS, 12 PING PONG TABLES, COCKTAIL MENU, FULL FOOD MENU, A LOUNGE AND A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE MORE OBSESSED PLAYERS, BUT NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE PART IN ALL THAT SPIN HAS GOING ON; EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS, PRIVATE PING PONG INSTRUCTION CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE, DJ’S, BAR AND KITCHEN SPECIALS, STUDENT NIGHTS, INDUSTRY NIGHTS, AND GENERAL PONG PARTY VIBES 7 DAYS A WEEK. MONDAY NOON - 1AM TUESDAY NOON - 1AM WEDNESDAY NOON - 1AM THURSDAY NOON - 2AM FRIDAY NOON - 2AM SATURDAY NOON - 2AM SUNDAY NOON - 1AM
MicroBrewery & Resto (great food) WELCOME TO THE INDIE ALEHOUSE BREWING COMPANY. We make and serve beer. Not cocktails. Not shots. Not Caesars or Martinis. It’s not that kind of place and that’s fine with us. We’re not fans of rules, beer style guidelines, or people telling us what we can or can’t do. Our beers and food reflect this attitude and our quest to make something that will leave an impression. http://www.indiealehouse.com/food/#food-detail
119 locals recommend
Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St W
119 locals recommend
MicroBrewery & Resto (great food) WELCOME TO THE INDIE ALEHOUSE BREWING COMPANY. We make and serve beer. Not cocktails. Not shots. Not Caesars or Martinis. It’s not that kind of place and that’s fine with us. We’re not fans of rules, beer style guidelines, or people telling us what we can or can’t do. Our beers and food reflect this attitude and our quest to make something that will leave an impression. http://www.indiealehouse.com/food/#food-detail
Close by- great patio, tv's to watch the game. Cheap and cheerful
30 locals recommend
The Mugshot Tavern
1729 Bloor St W
30 locals recommend
Close by- great patio, tv's to watch the game. Cheap and cheerful
Rooftop patio
129 locals recommend
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St W
129 locals recommend
Rooftop patio
Live music, lots of great restaurants- a great place to tour during the day or night!
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
1704 locals recommend
Live music, lots of great restaurants- a great place to tour during the day or night!
Intimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
71 locals recommend
Reservoir Lounge
52 Wellington St E
71 locals recommend
Intimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.

Getting Around

Steps from this Air B and B! Day Pass$12.50 Group / Family Day Passes are available for use on Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holidays. Weekly PassAdult Senior (65+) and Student (13-19) $43.7 $34.75 Cash single fare $3.50 $2.50 https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Prices/Prices.jsp
37 locals recommend
Keele Station
21 Keele St
37 locals recommend
Steps from this Air B and B! Day Pass$12.50 Group / Family Day Passes are available for use on Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holidays. Weekly PassAdult Senior (65+) and Student (13-19) $43.7 $34.75 Cash single fare $3.50 $2.50 https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Prices/Prices.jsp