Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
The owners are super friendly, make great Macha lattes and baked goods and they place japanese disco
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Red Line Coffee
354 Queen St EThe owners are super friendly, make great Macha lattes and baked goods and they place japanese disco
Very intimate spot, great Mexican food on a quiet street with a streetside patio
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Cocina Economica
141 Berkeley StVery intimate spot, great Mexican food on a quiet street with a streetside patio
Best bbq joint in my opinion, the cajun fries and smoked wings are a personal favourite. Great back patio as well for weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and late night drinks
36 Einheimische empfehlen
Aft Bar
686 Queen St EBest bbq joint in my opinion, the cajun fries and smoked wings are a personal favourite. Great back patio as well for weekend brunch, lunch, dinner and late night drinks
Small french bakery that makes fresh baguettes and desserts as well as serving amazing brunch
144 Einheimische empfehlen
Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St ESmall french bakery that makes fresh baguettes and desserts as well as serving amazing brunch
Coffee with a kick. Original East End hipster coffee shop with a great side patio thats super sunny in the morning.
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Rialto Espresso Bar
266 Adelaide St WCoffee with a kick. Original East End hipster coffee shop with a great side patio thats super sunny in the morning.
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street EastAmazing upper scale middle eastern cuisine
Great place to get a coffee, fresh juices, power bowls and vegan food. Not cheap though.
50 Einheimische empfehlen
Impact Kitchen
573 King St EGreat place to get a coffee, fresh juices, power bowls and vegan food. Not cheap though.
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview Aveanother cozy coffee shop
Another great Japanese coffee coffee bar, serving Japanese desserts made in house
22 Einheimische empfehlen
NEO COFFEE BAR
161 Frederick StAnother great Japanese coffee coffee bar, serving Japanese desserts made in house
Huge modern French bistro with updated classic fare & Gallic feel, from marble bar to tiled floors
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie
35 Tank House LaneHuge modern French bistro with updated classic fare & Gallic feel, from marble bar to tiled floors
The Corktown Kitchen
354 King Street EastCasual spot with abstract art serving burgers, wings & globally inspired dishes
Housed in a former distillery, this laid-back seafood spot features a raw bar & a large patio
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Pure Spirits Oyster House & Grill
17 Tank House LaneHoused in a former distillery, this laid-back seafood spot features a raw bar & a large patio
Lebanese take out dishes plus coffee, pastries & groceries offered in a modern setting with soaring windows
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Souk Tabule
494 Front St ELebanese take out dishes plus coffee, pastries & groceries offered in a modern setting with soaring windows
Casual spot serving classic Japanese dishes, including sushi, tempura, udon, teriyaki & bento boxes. Best for take out or delivery. Interior decor is someone tacky but don't be fooled, the food is amazing.
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Sushi Bar
348 Broadview AveCasual spot serving classic Japanese dishes, including sushi, tempura, udon, teriyaki & bento boxes. Best for take out or delivery. Interior decor is someone tacky but don't be fooled, the food is amazing.
a bit further east but worth it for wood oven pizzas in an bright industrial lofty space. I recommend the San Giorgio pizza Mmmmmm
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Queen Margherita Pizza
1402 Queen St Ea bit further east but worth it for wood oven pizzas in an bright industrial lofty space. I recommend the San Giorgio pizza Mmmmmm
best coconut cream pies.... ever. Everything else is amazing but those coconut cream pies ughhh...
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Gerrard St. Bakery
635 Gerrard St Ebest coconut cream pies.... ever. Everything else is amazing but those coconut cream pies ughhh...
Shopping
Toronto largest indoor farmers market with everything you need from fruits and veggies, to seafood, cheese an exotic meats
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St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EToronto largest indoor farmers market with everything you need from fruits and veggies, to seafood, cheese an exotic meats
T&T Supermarket
222 Cherry StHuge selection of asian groceries
East Chinatown is my favourite place to buy fruits and veggies at a good price, also you can pick up sticky buns and asian pastries from the bakeries nearby
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East Chinatown
East Chinatown is my favourite place to buy fruits and veggies at a good price, also you can pick up sticky buns and asian pastries from the bakeries nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
Prohibition Era inspired deocor, dim lighting, great cocktails and delisious snacks... get the burger
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Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St EProhibition Era inspired deocor, dim lighting, great cocktails and delisious snacks... get the burger
Hip spot for Mexican tapas and Margaritas with a great outdoor patio
121 Einheimische empfehlen
El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House LaneHip spot for Mexican tapas and Margaritas with a great outdoor patio
Unpretentious spot pulling 24 taps of craft beer with live music Thursday to Saturday
49 Einheimische empfehlen
Dominion Pub and Kitchen
500 Queen St EUnpretentious spot pulling 24 taps of craft beer with live music Thursday to Saturday
Craft brews, snacks & cheeses served in homey digs decorated with rock posters & pinball machines
28 Einheimische empfehlen
Hi-Lo
753 Queen St ECraft brews, snacks & cheeses served in homey digs decorated with rock posters & pinball machines
Airy brewpub with several beers that are only available on-site plus bar food classics
84 Einheimische empfehlen
Mill St. Brew Pub & The Beer Hall
21 Tank House LaneAiry brewpub with several beers that are only available on-site plus bar food classics
Hidden gem of a dive bar. Cheap drinks, tiki bar, records plastered all over the walls, you feel like you're tripping on something in your buddies apartment
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Bill Hicks Bar
946 Queen Street EastHidden gem of a dive bar. Cheap drinks, tiki bar, records plastered all over the walls, you feel like you're tripping on something in your buddies apartment
Supposedly the newest spot in the city. formerly and Strip club in a revived historic building but falls a bit short in authenticity. Still looks like a place worth checking out though.
129 Einheimische empfehlen
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveSupposedly the newest spot in the city. formerly and Strip club in a revived historic building but falls a bit short in authenticity. Still looks like a place worth checking out though.
Best uncensored comedy in the city. Small room, new york speak easy style with the entrance in the side alley.
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The Corner Comedy Club
243 Queen St WBest uncensored comedy in the city. Small room, new york speak easy style with the entrance in the side alley.
Parks & Nature
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton Ststunning view of the city skyline, especially at sunset
Take a ferry to the islands for biking and hiking trails, Hanlans point beach, stunning views of the city
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Toronto Islands
Take a ferry to the islands for biking and hiking trails, Hanlans point beach, stunning views of the city
largest beach in the city with a huge boardwalk, biking, running trails, volleyball nets, stand up paddle rentals, and an olympic pool
359 Einheimische empfehlen
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd Elargest beach in the city with a huge boardwalk, biking, running trails, volleyball nets, stand up paddle rentals, and an olympic pool
Corktown Common is just southwest of my place which was build for the PanAM games in 2013. Great walking trails and perfect for quiet activities.
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Corktown Common
155 Bayview AvenueCorktown Common is just southwest of my place which was build for the PanAM games in 2013. Great walking trails and perfect for quiet activities.
Sackville Playground
420 King St Esmall quiet park across the street
Essentials
Rocco's No Frills
200 Front St Eits a 5-10 minute but I go there for essentials
Corktown Cleaners
569 King St EDry Cleaning Service just up the street
great 24hr convenience store that sells groceries and specialty products
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Riverside Market
720 Queen St Egreat 24hr convenience store that sells groceries and specialty products
Green Panda Convenience
6 Rack House MewsConvenience store in the Distillery District thats open from 8am - 11pm
Body Blitz Spa East
497 King St EAll female spa right next door to my building
Cooper Koo Family YMCA
461 Cherry StBrand new YMCA facility built during the PanAM games
Sightseeing
Photo friendly Underpass Skate Park and basketball courts
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Der Unterführungspark
29 Lower River StreetPhoto friendly Underpass Skate Park and basketball courts
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
947 Dovercourt RdCar rental spot 2 minute walk around the corner
King St Subway station on the Yonge St line will take you south last union station and back up university ave with stops at the Royal Ontario Museum and north to Yorkdale Shopping Mall
King St West at Yonge St (King Station)
King St Subway station on the Yonge St line will take you south last union station and back up university ave with stops at the Royal Ontario Museum and north to Yorkdale Shopping Mall
504 King St Street cars go east and north to Broadview Station as well as go West across the downtown core
507 King St E
507 King Street East504 King St Street cars go east and north to Broadview Station as well as go West across the downtown core