Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Allen's
143 Danforth AveA cozy upscale pub with one of the best patios in the city.
The perfect creative comfort food resto. Hip vibe, cool interior, and a fantastic tap list.
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The Wren
1382 Danforth AveThe perfect creative comfort food resto. Hip vibe, cool interior, and a fantastic tap list.
The Danforth's souvlaki/burger mainstay. 50 years of the best in fast food. Classic Greek staff, and cash only!!
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Square-Boy Drive-In
875 Danforth AveThe Danforth's souvlaki/burger mainstay. 50 years of the best in fast food. Classic Greek staff, and cash only!!
The Nose!! Our beloved noisy and delicious Italian eatery on Queen East. It's a classic... try the Involtini and Rapini!
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Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen Street EastThe Nose!! Our beloved noisy and delicious Italian eatery on Queen East. It's a classic... try the Involtini and Rapini!
Cozy bistro on Queen East with stellar craft cocktails and an inventive menu.
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Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St ECozy bistro on Queen East with stellar craft cocktails and an inventive menu.
Traditional Ethiopian on the Danforth. A great introduction to the cuisine.
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Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
1408 Danforth AveTraditional Ethiopian on the Danforth. A great introduction to the cuisine.
The ideal classic breakfast diner/counter. Enjoy the old TVs on display, the genius Eggs Bennys and Jazz FM 91 on the speaker system.
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Ok Ok Diner
1128 Queen St EThe ideal classic breakfast diner/counter. Enjoy the old TVs on display, the genius Eggs Bennys and Jazz FM 91 on the speaker system.
A bit of the Parisian brought to Riverdale. Delicious French-style brunch and lunch.
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Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St EA bit of the Parisian brought to Riverdale. Delicious French-style brunch and lunch.
A new addition to the casual dining roster on the Danforth. Great burgers, ribs & brews.
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Greenwood Smokehouse BBQ
673 Danforth AveA new addition to the casual dining roster on the Danforth. Great burgers, ribs & brews.
A true original on Queen East. Irish cuisine, spirit and spirits alongside music, storytelling and former automotive repair ambiance.
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The Céilí Cottage
1301 Queen Street EastA true original on Queen East. Irish cuisine, spirit and spirits alongside music, storytelling and former automotive repair ambiance.
Delicious and healthy breakfast and lunch right on the Danforth. A local favorite.
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Mocha Mocha
489 Danforth AveDelicious and healthy breakfast and lunch right on the Danforth. A local favorite.
More or less like the name of the place. Inventive, juicy, delicious burgers. Quality and sustainable meat sources too.
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Great Burger Kitchen
1056 Gerrard Street EastMore or less like the name of the place. Inventive, juicy, delicious burgers. Quality and sustainable meat sources too.
This colourful eatery serves halal Pakistani & North Indian cuisine, complete with classic tandoor ovens. Not to be missed for those looking for a Little India experience.
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Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St EThis colourful eatery serves halal Pakistani & North Indian cuisine, complete with classic tandoor ovens. Not to be missed for those looking for a Little India experience.
This Egyptian family run restaurant is open from 7-7, is closed on Wednesdays, and is a true brunch/lunch gem in the east end. Try the Cairo Classic!
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Maha's
226 Greenwood AveThis Egyptian family run restaurant is open from 7-7, is closed on Wednesdays, and is a true brunch/lunch gem in the east end. Try the Cairo Classic!
For your trip to Chinatown East, try this tasty Vietnamese lunch and dinner spot.
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Hanoi 3 Seasons
1135 Queen St EFor your trip to Chinatown East, try this tasty Vietnamese lunch and dinner spot.
Just a cute little coffeeshop in the midst of the neighbourhood and south of Withrow Park.
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Riverdale Perk Cafe
Just a cute little coffeeshop in the midst of the neighbourhood and south of Withrow Park.
Lovely for a light lunch (baguette/fromage), and well known for sweet treats on-site, or to take home.
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Patisserie La Cigogne
1419 Danforth AveLovely for a light lunch (baguette/fromage), and well known for sweet treats on-site, or to take home.
You won't find a Dairy Queen with a better view than this one. Enjoy a blizzard overlooking the Don Valley and the cityscape.
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Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
1040 Broadview AveYou won't find a Dairy Queen with a better view than this one. Enjoy a blizzard overlooking the Don Valley and the cityscape.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza baked in their wood fired oven. An upscale pie for sure!
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Queen Margherita Pizza
1402 Queen St EAuthentic Neapolitan pizza baked in their wood fired oven. An upscale pie for sure!
Pan
516 Danforth AvenueUpscale Greek food with amazing mains and appys
A fresh spin on authentic Greek. Beautiful ambiance and a classic sidewalk patio.
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Mezes
440 Danforth AveA fresh spin on authentic Greek. Beautiful ambiance and a classic sidewalk patio.
A popular upscale bar and eatery at the busy corner of Broadview and Queen East
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Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St EA popular upscale bar and eatery at the busy corner of Broadview and Queen East
Nestled into the vibrant Evergreen Brickworks park complex. Have a great meal and then walk the trails.
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Cafe Belong
550 Bayview AveNestled into the vibrant Evergreen Brickworks park complex. Have a great meal and then walk the trails.
Starbucks
978 Coxwell AveStarbucks
978 Coxwell AveGrinder Coffee
1021 Gerrard St EOne of the best bakeries around. Dough even carries a delicious flourless chocolate cake with no skimping on moistness or flavour!
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Dough Bakeshop
173 Danforth AveOne of the best bakeries around. Dough even carries a delicious flourless chocolate cake with no skimping on moistness or flavour!
Drinks & Nightlife
A Toronto institution. Microbrews a-go-go and a funky neighbourhood atmosphere.
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Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EA Toronto institution. Microbrews a-go-go and a funky neighbourhood atmosphere.
Just south of the Pocket, our hidden gem brewery tucked into an alleyway.
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Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff DrJust south of the Pocket, our hidden gem brewery tucked into an alleyway.
Parks & Nature
Until recently it was one of the best kept nature walk secrets in Toronto. The crowds are there on the weekends, but weekdays are still serene and beautiful. Wonderful walking trails, elevated views of the city, and plenty of industry history.
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Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveUntil recently it was one of the best kept nature walk secrets in Toronto. The crowds are there on the weekends, but weekdays are still serene and beautiful. Wonderful walking trails, elevated views of the city, and plenty of industry history.
A 10 minute walk from Earl Grey Gardens. A big beautiful space with lots of trees and great views of the city. The park has an off leash dog park, kid's play area, tennis courts, plus skating and tobogganing in the winter.
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Withrow Park
725 Logan AveA 10 minute walk from Earl Grey Gardens. A big beautiful space with lots of trees and great views of the city. The park has an off leash dog park, kid's play area, tennis courts, plus skating and tobogganing in the winter.
The green space closet to Earl Grey Gardens. A 3 minute walk gets you to open spaces, a kid's play area, a running track, ping pong, a wading pool and plenty of room for dogs and sitting.
Phin Park
115 Condor AveThe green space closet to Earl Grey Gardens. A 3 minute walk gets you to open spaces, a kid's play area, a running track, ping pong, a wading pool and plenty of room for dogs and sitting.
One of our largest east end parks. Many believe Riverdale offers the best views of the city, overlooking the Don Valley. Tennis courts, dog park, swimming pool, baseball and it connects to Riverdale Park West and the Toronto trail system.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StOne of our largest east end parks. Many believe Riverdale offers the best views of the city, overlooking the Don Valley. Tennis courts, dog park, swimming pool, baseball and it connects to Riverdale Park West and the Toronto trail system.
A great park with lots of walking and playing spaces. It includes an off leash dog park, swimming pool and beautiful old trees.
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Monarch Park
115 Felstead AveA great park with lots of walking and playing spaces. It includes an off leash dog park, swimming pool and beautiful old trees.
One of the most popular "Beach" destinations in Toronto's beloved east end community. Swimming, trails, a charming boardwalk, volleyball and much more!
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Ashbridge's Bay Park
1561 Lake Shore Blvd EOne of the most popular "Beach" destinations in Toronto's beloved east end community. Swimming, trails, a charming boardwalk, volleyball and much more!
A working farm in the heart of downtown Toronto. Great for kids, but the farm does not allow dogs.
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Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StA working farm in the heart of downtown Toronto. Great for kids, but the farm does not allow dogs.
Stunning views of Lake Ontario, elevated walking trails on the bluffs, and the strange and fascinating spires that rise from the beach. A truly original Toronto experience.
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Scarborough Crescent Park
61 Undercliff DrStunning views of Lake Ontario, elevated walking trails on the bluffs, and the strange and fascinating spires that rise from the beach. A truly original Toronto experience.
Sightseeing
Bike, walk or drive through one of Toronto's oldest and most affluent neighbourhoods. Get ready for a dose of old Toronto at its best.
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Rosedale
Bike, walk or drive through one of Toronto's oldest and most affluent neighbourhoods. Get ready for a dose of old Toronto at its best.
The former Gooderham and Worts Distillery is now home to numerous shops, restaurants, galleries, The Mill Street Brewery and the Soulpepper Theatre. It's charming bricked centre square dates back to the early 1800s. Not to be missed.
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Distillery Altstadt
55 Mill StThe former Gooderham and Worts Distillery is now home to numerous shops, restaurants, galleries, The Mill Street Brewery and the Soulpepper Theatre. It's charming bricked centre square dates back to the early 1800s. Not to be missed.
Take a walk from Riverdale Farm into the quaint charm of Cabbagetown. It comprises one of the largest continuous areas of preserved Victorian housing in all of North America.
Cabbagetown BIA
237 Carlton StTake a walk from Riverdale Farm into the quaint charm of Cabbagetown. It comprises one of the largest continuous areas of preserved Victorian housing in all of North America.
The heart of Toronto's Beach neighbourhood. Lots of white sand, gorgeous views, picturesque lakeside homes and even swimming. It's hard to believe you are so close to downtown!
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The Beaches
The heart of Toronto's Beach neighbourhood. Lots of white sand, gorgeous views, picturesque lakeside homes and even swimming. It's hard to believe you are so close to downtown!
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdA Toronto must. See the entire city from high above.
Some of Toronto's finest shopping, dining and people watching. Glam it up!
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Yorkville
Some of Toronto's finest shopping, dining and people watching. Glam it up!
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestA hub of culture and transportation, not to mention architecture.
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Union Station
55 Front St WA hub of culture and transportation, not to mention architecture.
One of the great day trips in Toronto. Take the ferry over to the island and marvel that you are still in North America's forth largest city
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Toronto Islands
One of the great day trips in Toronto. Take the ferry over to the island and marvel that you are still in North America's forth largest city
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Spring/Summer/Fall - get out to a ball game.
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Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome of the Toronto Blue Jays. Spring/Summer/Fall - get out to a ball game.
Home of the Leafs, the Raptors and dozens of music concerts.
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Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Home of the Leafs, the Raptors and dozens of music concerts.
Ripleys Aquarium von Kanada
288 Bremner BlvdArts & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkArt Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WOne of Toronto's most celebrated and award winning Theatre companies.
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Soulpepper Theatre Co
50 Tank House LaneOne of Toronto's most celebrated and award winning Theatre companies.
A new addition to Toronto's Theatre scene - right on the Danforth and minutes away from Earl Grey Gardens.
The Coal Mine Theatre
2076 Danforth AveA new addition to Toronto's Theatre scene - right on the Danforth and minutes away from Earl Grey Gardens.
Die Oper
735 Queen St EA well worn rock venue at the gateway to the east end.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StTarragon Theatre
30 Bridgman AveRoy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StHome of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Massey Hall
178 Victoria StOne of Toronto's most famous and best sounding concert halls!
Home of the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada
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Das Four Seasons Center für darstellende Künste
145 Queen St WHome of the Canadian Opera Company and the National Ballet of Canada
Ed Mirvish Theater
244 Victoria StPrincess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WCAA Theatre
651 Yonge StRoyal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WShopping
Venture into one of Toronto's true cultural and architectural gems. Some believe the St Lawrence is one of the best markets on the planet!
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St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EVenture into one of Toronto's true cultural and architectural gems. Some believe the St Lawrence is one of the best markets on the planet!
Wonderful personal service, put never pushy at Erietta's boutique in the Carrot Common. Chic but hip you'll pay moderate prices for well-chosen pieces and stock that is frequently revolving, earning the shop a bit of a cult following of regulars over the years. Erietta’s is the perfect place to scout out a complete and stylish work wardrobe and maybe even pick up a few casual weekend pieces, as well. Erietta carries some Montreal designers as a bonus!
Erietta Boutique
320 Danforth AveWonderful personal service, put never pushy at Erietta's boutique in the Carrot Common. Chic but hip you'll pay moderate prices for well-chosen pieces and stock that is frequently revolving, earning the shop a bit of a cult following of regulars over the years. Erietta’s is the perfect place to scout out a complete and stylish work wardrobe and maybe even pick up a few casual weekend pieces, as well. Erietta carries some Montreal designers as a bonus!
Known for their fabulous selection of jeans for women and men. They say: Classic fits and dark washes from Seven, Citizens of Humanity, AG, Paige, and Fidelity are Body Blue’s highly recommended essentials.
Body Blue
199 Danforth AveKnown for their fabulous selection of jeans for women and men. They say: Classic fits and dark washes from Seven, Citizens of Humanity, AG, Paige, and Fidelity are Body Blue’s highly recommended essentials.