Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Cute dessert shop serving many delicious French pastries.
I love their caneles! They're baked in copper molds, just like the authentic Bordelaise caneles in France. The shop is small with limited seating, though. There is a patio at the back. Staffs are very friendly!
25 locals recommend
Roselle Desserts
362 King St ECute dessert shop serving many delicious French pastries.
I love their caneles! They're baked in copper molds, just like the authentic Bordelaise caneles in France. The shop is small with limited seating, though. There is a patio at the back. Staffs are very friendly!
Best ramen in town! Long queue around lunch/dinner time (up to 30 minutes wait). I always order Spicy Miso Ramen (less salty) and Edamame and Saporo Beer. Ahhh good combo!
46 locals recommend
Ramen Isshin
421 College StBest ramen in town! Long queue around lunch/dinner time (up to 30 minutes wait). I always order Spicy Miso Ramen (less salty) and Edamame and Saporo Beer. Ahhh good combo!
If you've watched and loved the documentary film "Jiro Dream of Sushi" then you should check this place out!
29 locals recommend
Yasu Toronto
81 Harbord StIf you've watched and loved the documentary film "Jiro Dream of Sushi" then you should check this place out!
Eulalie's Corner Store
1438 Gerrard St EOccasions Restaurant And Pub
30 Eastwood RdFrench bistro with unique menu, great ambiance and amazing staff!
43 locals recommend
Sauvignon Bistro
1862 Queen St EFrench bistro with unique menu, great ambiance and amazing staff!
Creative dishes inspired by Asian cuisine plus an extensive beer list in a quirky yet refined space. Great cocktails!
47 locals recommend
Lake Inez
1471 Gerrard St ECreative dishes inspired by Asian cuisine plus an extensive beer list in a quirky yet refined space. Great cocktails!
Best gelato in town! They also serve espresso, sandwiches, pizza & sweet treats.
24 locals recommend
G For Gelato
75 Jarvis StreetBest gelato in town! They also serve espresso, sandwiches, pizza & sweet treats.
Inventive breakfasts & globally inspired lunches served in a bright, art-filled space. Great place for brunch. Family friendly!
207 locals recommend
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveInventive breakfasts & globally inspired lunches served in a bright, art-filled space. Great place for brunch. Family friendly!
Cozy & picturesque spot specializing in organic, plant-based desserts, plus coffee & sandwiches. Famous for their cupcakes.
21 locals recommend
Tori's Bakeshop
2188 Queen St ECozy & picturesque spot specializing in organic, plant-based desserts, plus coffee & sandwiches. Famous for their cupcakes.
Homey Celtic pub with hearty Irish fare & oysters, plus a long whisky list & heated winter patio. It's a great Monday night hangout for the 'buck a shuck" oysters!
74 locals recommend
The Céilí Cottage
1301 Queen Street EastHomey Celtic pub with hearty Irish fare & oysters, plus a long whisky list & heated winter patio. It's a great Monday night hangout for the 'buck a shuck" oysters!
Getting Around
The affordable and fun way to get around the city. No need to return the car, just pick it up anywhere and leave it at your destination (within the home area.) Check their website for more details. I've been using them for a year already. My favourite model is Smart ForTwo!
12 locals recommend
car2go
240 Richmond Street WestThe affordable and fun way to get around the city. No need to return the car, just pick it up anywhere and leave it at your destination (within the home area.) Check their website for more details. I've been using them for a year already. My favourite model is Smart ForTwo!
Arts & Culture
Make sure you check out their Christmas Market this year!
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St Make sure you check out their Christmas Market this year!
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StFour Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WCheck on their website at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
to see if they're performing in Toronto during your stay. Great show to watch with family and friends.
Cirque du Soleil
2150 Lake Shore Boulevard WestCheck on their website at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/
to see if they're performing in Toronto during your stay. Great show to watch with family and friends.
Parks & Nature
Lakefront park that's popular for outdoor events, with beach swimming, volleyball, picnic spots, trails & a skateboard park. Just 5 minutes walk from the house!
359 locals recommend
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd ELakefront park that's popular for outdoor events, with beach swimming, volleyball, picnic spots, trails & a skateboard park. Just 5 minutes walk from the house!
A great place for day trip. Pack your picnic basket and take the ferry to Toronto's most loved park. You can rent a bike on the island to discover many secret spots, or to admire some beautiful residential houses.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
A great place for day trip. Pack your picnic basket and take the ferry to Toronto's most loved park. You can rent a bike on the island to discover many secret spots, or to admire some beautiful residential houses.
Scarborough Bluffs Park
Sightseeing
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveCasa Loma
1 Austin TerraceShopping
Yorkville
Great place to shop for designers' products
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StGerrard Square Shopping Centre
1000 Gerrard St EA small neighborhood / district with various restaurants and unique vintage shops. You can see just how diverse Toronto is just in these few blocks. There are so many cool, unique shops and restaurants. Some of the shops are vintage clothing shops with a bit of a thrift store feel. Others are quirky knick knack shops, or specialty shops. There are even some produce stands that make it a little like a farmers market.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
A small neighborhood / district with various restaurants and unique vintage shops. You can see just how diverse Toronto is just in these few blocks. There are so many cool, unique shops and restaurants. Some of the shops are vintage clothing shops with a bit of a thrift store feel. Others are quirky knick knack shops, or specialty shops. There are even some produce stands that make it a little like a farmers market.
This is an indoor market and a foodie's heaven. The array of gourmet fruits, vegetables, baked goods, European and Canadian gourmet specialty gifts, handmade artisan wares, unique and quirky gifts and stock souvenirs is outstanding. You can find little tables and bar style seating, on the second floor if you'd like to have a casual meal from one or a combination of vendors.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EThis is an indoor market and a foodie's heaven. The array of gourmet fruits, vegetables, baked goods, European and Canadian gourmet specialty gifts, handmade artisan wares, unique and quirky gifts and stock souvenirs is outstanding. You can find little tables and bar style seating, on the second floor if you'd like to have a casual meal from one or a combination of vendors.
Essentials
T&T Supermarket
222 Cherry StClean Asian supermarket with huge selection for food and snacks
The Leslieville Farmers' Market
150 Greenwood AveEvery Sundays from May to October
Loblaws
585 Queen St WLocal's favourite grocery chain. Large selection of products
Dollarama
590 King St WA place for cheap & basic stuffs selling at $1 to $3 price range
LCBO
2300 Yonge StGet your beer & wine & alcoholic drink here