Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great for weekend brunch or dinner & drinks. Get the pad thai fries. Tuesday night bingo!
26 locals recommend
Lisa Marie
638 Queen St WGreat for weekend brunch or dinner & drinks. Get the pad thai fries. Tuesday night bingo!
Clafouti
915 Queen Street WestThe best croissants
Awesome Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant, or just pop in for a grab-n-go green juice!
143 locals recommend
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestAwesome Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant, or just pop in for a grab-n-go green juice!
The County General
936 Queen St WCozy weekend brunch
Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara StRomantic and delicious, mainly seafood. Such a treat...
Terroni
720 Queen St WFavourite Italian in the hood
Nana
785 Queen St WTraditional Thai (Khoa San Road spin-off)
White Squirrel Coffee Shop
907 Queen St WThe ice cream though....
Mr. Flamingo
1265 Dundas St WCocktail bar with eclectic, delicious menu.
Sukhothai
1442 Dundas St WJust go and eat the Khao Soi.
Bar Fancy
1070 Queen St WThe.fried.chicken. So good for drinks too.
The Garrison
1197 Dundas St WDelish burger; but really the entire menu is fantastic
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AvePizza napoli style!
Everything about this place is amazing - Great vibe, delicious food, awesome prices. Mmm the loosey....
87 locals recommend
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveEverything about this place is amazing - Great vibe, delicious food, awesome prices. Mmm the loosey....
The best restaurant in the city - seriously. This is how passionate I am about it!
232 locals recommend
Bar Isabel
797 College StThe best restaurant in the city - seriously. This is how passionate I am about it!
Big Crow
176 Dupont StGood food and intimate atmosphere. Great for brunch or dinner.
Big Crow
176 Dupont StRight behind rose & sons. Rose & Son's super awesome backyard BBQ joint.
Seven Lives
72 Kensington AveThe.Best.Tacos.In.The.City.
More Tacos. More deliciousness. This place is popular and there is usually a wait because it's so freaking good. The music is always great too!
239 locals recommend
La Carnita
501 College StMore Tacos. More deliciousness. This place is popular and there is usually a wait because it's so freaking good. The music is always great too!
The original - I can't say enough good things about this group of restaurants and this is the original. This location is very cozy and provides an incredible mexican dining experience!!
43 locals recommend
Playa Cabana
111 Dupont StThe original - I can't say enough good things about this group of restaurants and this is the original. This location is very cozy and provides an incredible mexican dining experience!!
See Playa Cabana... and don't cross this place off your list if you don't have time for dinner---it's awesome for brunch too!
40 locals recommend
Playa Cabana Hacienda
14 Dupont StSee Playa Cabana... and don't cross this place off your list if you don't have time for dinner---it's awesome for brunch too!
Singapore street food - this place is so wicked cool they had to open up a 2nd floor!
20 locals recommend
Hawker Bar
164 Ossington AvenueSingapore street food - this place is so wicked cool they had to open up a 2nd floor!
Rose and Sons
176 Dupont StBrunch nearby!
Geraldine
1564 Queen Street WestSeafood + Cocktails
BRUNCH. You'll have to wait a while but I promise it is so worth it!
112 locals recommend
Saving Grace
907 Dundas St WBRUNCH. You'll have to wait a while but I promise it is so worth it!
One of the players in the Black Hoof love triangle... Rhum Corner has delicious Haitian grub, creative tasty rum cocktails, and a super cozy intimate atmosphere.
56 locals recommend
Rhum Corner
926 Dundas St WOne of the players in the Black Hoof love triangle... Rhum Corner has delicious Haitian grub, creative tasty rum cocktails, and a super cozy intimate atmosphere.
I have loved this place dearly for many years. It's definitely meat-centric and there are often fish choices (as they describe on their site). It's always a ton of fun. And the cocktails....
29 locals recommend
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas Street WestI have loved this place dearly for many years. It's definitely meat-centric and there are often fish choices (as they describe on their site). It's always a ton of fun. And the cocktails....
Delish Italian in a lively atmosphere! Rooftop and front patio are great in the summer.
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland StDelish Italian in a lively atmosphere! Rooftop and front patio are great in the summer.
If you can't stay for dinner, pop in for coffee & a croissant when you're out and about one day.
119 locals recommend
Portland Variety
587 King St WIf you can't stay for dinner, pop in for coffee & a croissant when you're out and about one day.
I frequent this place for brunch; but the dinner is also excellent and the drinks too! Affiliated to Buca restaurant on King St.
126 locals recommend
Bar Buca
2 Portland StI frequent this place for brunch; but the dinner is also excellent and the drinks too! Affiliated to Buca restaurant on King St.
Buca
604 King St WFancy Italian!
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St W24 hour fancy diner - say no more.
Rock Lobster
538 Queen St WLobster EVERYTHING. Great patio in the back!
This place is so unassuming, and you may not believe me until you try it; but it's one of my favourite sushi spots in the city. Take out only!
8 locals recommend
Sushi 930
930 King Street WestThis place is so unassuming, and you may not believe me until you try it; but it's one of my favourite sushi spots in the city. Take out only!
Modern yet totally relaxed atmosphere, great for bigger brunch groups.
143 locals recommend
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveModern yet totally relaxed atmosphere, great for bigger brunch groups.
You may know the local chain from other parts of Canada. Go for brunch or to watch the game!
107 locals recommend
Local Liberty Village
171 E Liberty StYou may know the local chain from other parts of Canada. Go for brunch or to watch the game!
WVRST
609 King St WGerman beer hall vibe... delish sausages and craft brews
Brioche Dorée
222 Bay StreetBaked goods & coffee
Branca
1727 Dundas Street WestDelicious authentic Argentinian!
Lee
497 King St WYou fancy? This place is incredible...
Queen Margherita Pizza
1402 Queen St EPIZZA!!!!
L'Ouvrier
791 Dundas Street WestGood tasting menu, awesome vibe
Campagnolo
832 Dundas St WItalian coziness...
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WFor the taco lover
Bar Raval
505 College StBarcelona feel.. fantastic atmosphere and food
R2 Cafe
668a Queen Street WestFav coffee in the hood
Aunties & Uncles
74 Lippincott StDelicious brunch
FARMHOUSE tavern
1627 Dupont StDelish farm to table brunch
Chantecler Restaurant | Boucherie
1318 Queen St WSeasonal cozy deliciousness
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot for a pint to catch up with friends. Also great for brunch... Must try the Mados hot sauce!
47 locals recommend
Old York Bar & Grill
167 Niagara StGreat spot for a pint to catch up with friends. Also great for brunch... Must try the Mados hot sauce!
Small craft brew pub... Wicked patio, cozy on the inside... must go!
373 locals recommend
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveSmall craft brew pub... Wicked patio, cozy on the inside... must go!
Parts & Labour
1566 Queen St WGood food and a wicked saturday night dance party
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestDo you like blue grass?
Really.. a Toronto icon. It's owned by the lead guitarist of Rush Alex Lifeson. It's fantastic for live music, drinking, dancing, and have a super fun night out.
36 locals recommend
The Orbit Room
580 College StReally.. a Toronto icon. It's owned by the lead guitarist of Rush Alex Lifeson. It's fantastic for live music, drinking, dancing, and have a super fun night out.
Baby Huey
110 Ossington AveA fav watering hole...
Also affiliated to The Black Hoof - a very cool intimate atmosphere to enjoy some of the best cocktails in the city!
923 Dundas St W
923 Dundas Street WestAlso affiliated to The Black Hoof - a very cool intimate atmosphere to enjoy some of the best cocktails in the city!
Apparently one of the oldest watering holes in Toronto.. and the wings are freaking great!
65 locals recommend
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WApparently one of the oldest watering holes in Toronto.. and the wings are freaking great!
Foggy Dew Irish Pub
803 King St WWings & Beer, nice and close!
Meat, meat, meat. A cozy but polished spot with fantastic food. They also feature a Beast 120 "happy hour" like menu Tues-Fri 5-7pm
152 locals recommend
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WMeat, meat, meat. A cozy but polished spot with fantastic food. They also feature a Beast 120 "happy hour" like menu Tues-Fri 5-7pm
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WGood dance party on the weekends.. also great for brunch!
Churchill pub & bar
1212 Dundas Street WestStop by for a drink or 5
Montauk Bar
765 Dundas St WDrinks drinks drinks
Camp 4
1173 Dundas St WGood for drinks
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street WestGo play some old school arcade games!
The Painted Lady
218 Ossington AveFun bar/dance party
Communist's Daughter
1149 Dundas St WTiny little watering hole
The Garrison
1197 Dundas St WCheck the website for shows!
The Contender
1166 Dundas St Whip sports bar.. yet again :)
The Dock Ellis
1280 Dundas St Whip sports bar
Brazen Head Irish Pub
165 E Liberty StHuge Irish pub with massive patio
Essentials
Independent City Market
1022 King St WGroceries - open 7am-10pm (7 days/week)
Sightseeing
Sightseeing & recreational. Awesome in the summer...bring your park blanket!
743 locals recommend
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WSightseeing & recreational. Awesome in the summer...bring your park blanket!
Exhibits change often - check out the site http://www.mocca.ca/
129 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
158 Sterling RdExhibits change often - check out the site http://www.mocca.ca/
Kensington Market
Lookin for a little hippie vibe?
Arts & Culture
BMO Field
170 Princes' BlvdHome of the TFC
Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd WConcert venue
Echo Beach
909 Lake Shore Blvd WConcert venue