Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Considered by many as "the best coffee this side of Italy!" Rated "Best Toronto coffee shop" by Dine.TO (May 2014).
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadview Espresso
817 Broadview AveConsidered by many as "the best coffee this side of Italy!" Rated "Best Toronto coffee shop" by Dine.TO (May 2014).
McDonald's
1000 Gerrard St EOpen 24 hours.
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveExcellent gourmet pizza.
Family-owned for decades, with great food, wine, and beer selections. Big screen TV at the bar to catch a game.
Whistler's
995 Broadview AveFamily-owned for decades, with great food, wine, and beer selections. Big screen TV at the bar to catch a game.
Lively sports bar with dozens of big screen TVs. This is THE place to be for World Cup soccer, NHL playoffs, or UFC events.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fox & Fiddle Danforth
535 Danforth AveLively sports bar with dozens of big screen TVs. This is THE place to be for World Cup soccer, NHL playoffs, or UFC events.
Popular restaurant with excellent "Southern Cal" menu.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Combine Eatery
162 Danforth AvePopular restaurant with excellent "Southern Cal" menu.
Soft serve ice cream, blizzards, and sundaes, with one of the best patios overlooking the Don Valley.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
1040 Broadview AveSoft serve ice cream, blizzards, and sundaes, with one of the best patios overlooking the Don Valley.
The strongest and tastiest lattes in the city. Always shows the Tour de France in July. Loved by locals and hard-core cyclists.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JetFuel Coffee Shop
519 Parliament StThe strongest and tastiest lattes in the city. Always shows the Tour de France in July. Loved by locals and hard-core cyclists.
If you like chicken wings, this is the place to go!
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Louis Bar & Grill
808 York Mills RdIf you like chicken wings, this is the place to go!
Awesome fish 'n chips restaurant, with gluten-free batter available on request.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Off The Hook Fishbar
749 Broadview AveAwesome fish 'n chips restaurant, with gluten-free batter available on request.
Awesome brunch spot in the middle of Toronto's popular gay district.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hair Of The Dog Neighbourhood Pub & Restaurant
425 Church StAwesome brunch spot in the middle of Toronto's popular gay district.
Messini Authentic Gyros
445 Danforth AveUnbelievably popular gyros!
The Edmund Burke
107 Danforth AveTry the burger!
On-site brewery with a nice food menu, including weekend brunch.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth AveOn-site brewery with a nice food menu, including weekend brunch.
Great place to grab lunch, dinner and a drink. Can be noisy at night, but a lively and friendly atmosphere!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Auld Spot Pub
347 Danforth AveGreat place to grab lunch, dinner and a drink. Can be noisy at night, but a lively and friendly atmosphere!
Very trendy pub with unique menu offerings and many craft beers on tap.
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wren
1382 Danforth AveVery trendy pub with unique menu offerings and many craft beers on tap.
Fun pub with a nice patio, awesome food, and good draft beer list.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rebel House
1068 Yonge StreetFun pub with a nice patio, awesome food, and good draft beer list.
Patisserie La Cigogne
1419 Danforth AveTraditional French bakery.
Very good Greek restaurant at reasonable prices! It's one of our favourites!
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mezes
440 Danforth AveVery good Greek restaurant at reasonable prices! It's one of our favourites!
Middle Eastern takeout - beef/chicken shawarma wraps (2 for 1 on Tuesday's!!!), falafel plates/sandwiches, etc. Very popular!
Ali Baba’s Middle Eastern Cuisine
113 Danforth AveMiddle Eastern takeout - beef/chicken shawarma wraps (2 for 1 on Tuesday's!!!), falafel plates/sandwiches, etc. Very popular!
Trendy gourmet ice cream shop. Google it to see the craziness!!! Expect a lineup, but it's worth it.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Jesus
106 John StTrendy gourmet ice cream shop. Google it to see the craziness!!! Expect a lineup, but it's worth it.
Japanese cheesecake shop that is VERY popular. Expect a lineup.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uncle Tetsu
595 Bay St.Japanese cheesecake shop that is VERY popular. Expect a lineup.
Traditional Indian restaurant in "Little India". Popular with the local Indian residents...so you know it's "like home"!
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St ETraditional Indian restaurant in "Little India". Popular with the local Indian residents...so you know it's "like home"!
Dough Bakeshop
173 Danforth AveSmall but good bakery.
Essentials
Open 24 hours, and a 5 minute walk from our house!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sobeys Todmorden
1015 Broadview AveOpen 24 hours, and a 5 minute walk from our house!
Loblaws
585 Queen St WWide selection of fresh fruit and groceries.
The best spot for organic products, including fruits, vegetables, ethically-raised meats, etc. Expensive but this is THE place for organic groceries.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Carrot Common
348 Danforth AveThe best spot for organic products, including fruits, vegetables, ethically-raised meats, etc. Expensive but this is THE place for organic groceries.
Large pharmacy with toiletries, food, and many other household items. Open late.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoppers Drug Mart
710 Mt Pleasant RdLarge pharmacy with toiletries, food, and many other household items. Open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best backyard patios in Toronto, fantastic pub food, and a huge selection of beers from around the world.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Allen's
143 Danforth AveOne of the best backyard patios in Toronto, fantastic pub food, and a huge selection of beers from around the world.
Very traditional Irish pub, complete with live music!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dora Keogh
141 Danforth AveVery traditional Irish pub, complete with live music!
Unpretentious bar featuring an unbelievable selection of craft brews and board games to-boot! Nice backyard patio. Very good coffee next door (same owners).
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EUnpretentious bar featuring an unbelievable selection of craft brews and board games to-boot! Nice backyard patio. Very good coffee next door (same owners).
Very affordable bar food and drinks, and extremely gay-friendly.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Old Nick
123 Danforth AveVery affordable bar food and drinks, and extremely gay-friendly.
An upscale pub in a trendy neighbourhood called "Riverside", surrounded by lots of galleries, independent coffee shops, and clothing stores.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St EAn upscale pub in a trendy neighbourhood called "Riverside", surrounded by lots of galleries, independent coffee shops, and clothing stores.
Everything Else
A must-see for museum go-ers. Easy access via subway.
2332 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Real de Ontario
100 Queens ParkA must-see for museum go-ers. Easy access via subway.
A nice neighbourhood walk exploring North America's largest collection of Victorian homes.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cabbagetown
A nice neighbourhood walk exploring North America's largest collection of Victorian homes.
Outdoor public pool (open late during heat waves), tennis courts, dog park, running track, and soccer pitch.
231 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StOutdoor public pool (open late during heat waves), tennis courts, dog park, running track, and soccer pitch.
Chelsea Area
Heart of Toronto's popular gay district.
Arts & Culture
A must-see for tourists while in Toronto (if you're into art, that is...).
2262 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería de Arte de Ontario
317 Dundas St WA must-see for tourists while in Toronto (if you're into art, that is...).
Historic "green" site that produced most of the bricks used to build Toronto. Great place to hike, explore the on-site galleries, eat brunch or dinner at the restaurant, or take in a farmer's market every Saturday morning...not to mention many evening events throughout the summer. Check website for details.
275 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveHistoric "green" site that produced most of the bricks used to build Toronto. Great place to hike, explore the on-site galleries, eat brunch or dinner at the restaurant, or take in a farmer's market every Saturday morning...not to mention many evening events throughout the summer. Check website for details.
Gardiner Museum
111 Queens ParkIt's a museum worth checking out.
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Everything to do with the NHL.
466 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salón de la Fama del Hockey
30 Yonge StEverything to do with the NHL.
Museo Aga Khan
77 Wynford DrEntertainment & Activities
Take in a baseball game with the Toronto Blue Jays.
1459 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Rogers
1 Blue Jays WayTake in a baseball game with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Indoor trampoline facility. You MUST try this. Kids can play trampoline dodgeball and basketball, adults can take a trampoline fitness class or just bounce to your hearts' content!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sky Zone Toronto
45 Esandar DriveIndoor trampoline facility. You MUST try this. Kids can play trampoline dodgeball and basketball, adults can take a trampoline fitness class or just bounce to your hearts' content!
Acuario de Ripley en Canadá
288 Bremner BlvdHarbourfront
283 Queens Quay WVarious types of yoga classes. Check website for prices and schedule.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modo Yoga Danforth
372a Danforth AveVarious types of yoga classes. Check website for prices and schedule.
Sightseeing
One of the world's tallest free-standing structures. Take a ride to the top for unbelievable city views.
3509 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre CN
290 Bremner BlvdOne of the world's tallest free-standing structures. Take a ride to the top for unbelievable city views.
Walk around the corner from our house to a terrific lookout with excellent sunset views.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mirador de Chester Hill
Chester Hill RoadWalk around the corner from our house to a terrific lookout with excellent sunset views.
One of the largest neighbourhoods of Victorian houses in North America. Fun to take a stroll around this beautiful neighbourhood...stick to the houses on the EAST side of Parliament.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cabbagetown
One of the largest neighbourhoods of Victorian houses in North America. Fun to take a stroll around this beautiful neighbourhood...stick to the houses on the EAST side of Parliament.
Ridiculously expensive neighbourhood for shopping, eating, nightlife, etc.
651 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yorkville
Ridiculously expensive neighbourhood for shopping, eating, nightlife, etc.