Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Fresh on Bloor
326 Bloor St W Best vegitarian food in the city. Try the date almond smoothie!
Chadwick's Craft Kitchen & Bar
268 Howland AveGreat for brunch. Try the home made ketchup!
Tacos El Asador
689 Bloor St W Authentic Mexican food. Best in the city
Jerk King
522 Bloor St WBurrito Bandidos
2 Grosvenor StAmazing authentic Parisian crepes run by an authentic Parisian. A slice of Paris.
13 locals recommend
Crêpes à GoGo
Amazing authentic Parisian crepes run by an authentic Parisian. A slice of Paris.
Sam James Coffee Bar
297 Harbord StFor coffee aficionados
Creative Middle Eastern eatery that makes its own sesame butter on site in an industrial setting.
48 locals recommend
Parallel
217 Geary AveCreative Middle Eastern eatery that makes its own sesame butter on site in an industrial setting.
PAI
18 Duncan StOne of my fave places to eat in the city if you're willing to make the trek
New Generation Sushi
486 Bloor St WThe Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WBy The Way
400 Bloor St WGreat local bruch place just up the street.
Offers a variety of seasonal oyster options from around the world. Sit at the bar and watch the bartenders shuck!
97 locals recommend
Rodney’s Oyster House
469 King St WOffers a variety of seasonal oyster options from around the world. Sit at the bar and watch the bartenders shuck!
N'Awlins
299 King St WFlavour of New Orleans! Live Jazz music every night.
Sightseeing
An distinctive multicultural neighbourhood of the city just a short 10 minute walk away. The Market is an older neighbourhood and one of the city's most well-known hosting numerous shops, cafes, bars, etc. Worth a visit.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
An distinctive multicultural neighbourhood of the city just a short 10 minute walk away. The Market is an older neighbourhood and one of the city's most well-known hosting numerous shops, cafes, bars, etc. Worth a visit.
Historic district of Toronto that combines the romance and relaxing atmosphere of European walking and patio districts with the hip, cool dynamic of an area like New York City’s SoHo or Chelsea. A great afternoon excursion and must see.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StHistoric district of Toronto that combines the romance and relaxing atmosphere of European walking and patio districts with the hip, cool dynamic of an area like New York City’s SoHo or Chelsea. A great afternoon excursion and must see.
A Gothic Revival style mansion (castle) and garden in midtown Toronto (a short walk from the house), now a historic house museum and landmark that has been a popular filming location for movies and TV. Also a popular venue for wedding ceremonies.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceA Gothic Revival style mansion (castle) and garden in midtown Toronto (a short walk from the house), now a historic house museum and landmark that has been a popular filming location for movies and TV. Also a popular venue for wedding ceremonies.
Orginally named after the intersetion of two First Nations trails and then of the CP Railway's Ontario and Quebec lines with the Toronto, The Junction has quickly become one of the most “hip” and “stylish” neighborhoods boasting some of the the city's most interesting shopping destinations for eclectic art and design, home décor, and antiques. At night, the neighborhood comes alive as its many restaurants and bars create a buzzing nightlife.
113 locals recommend
The Junction
Orginally named after the intersetion of two First Nations trails and then of the CP Railway's Ontario and Quebec lines with the Toronto, The Junction has quickly become one of the most “hip” and “stylish” neighborhoods boasting some of the the city's most interesting shopping destinations for eclectic art and design, home décor, and antiques. At night, the neighborhood comes alive as its many restaurants and bars create a buzzing nightlife.
Set on a strip of College Street, buzzy Little Italy's main draw is its classic pizzerias, trattorias and gelato shops, as well as its international restaurants and produce markets. Sleek martini bars, trendy pubs, and concerts at the famous Mod Club round out the area's nightlife, which mostly attracts students and hipsters. In summer, locals and visitors flock to outdoor patios lined with casual cafes.
296 locals recommend
Little Italy
Set on a strip of College Street, buzzy Little Italy's main draw is its classic pizzerias, trattorias and gelato shops, as well as its international restaurants and produce markets. Sleek martini bars, trendy pubs, and concerts at the famous Mod Club round out the area's nightlife, which mostly attracts students and hipsters. In summer, locals and visitors flock to outdoor patios lined with casual cafes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rustic-chic haunt with a vibrant mural serving local cider on tap & in bottles plus Canadian fare.
21 locals recommend
Her Father's Cider Bar + Kitchen
119 Harbord StRustic-chic haunt with a vibrant mural serving local cider on tap & in bottles plus Canadian fare.
Craft beer & cocktail bar with pub eats & live music amid a candlelit interior or an outdoor patio.
23 locals recommend
Trinity Common
303 Augusta AveCraft beer & cocktail bar with pub eats & live music amid a candlelit interior or an outdoor patio.
Laid back vibe with cheap cover and great hip hop music! This place gets pretty packed by 12AM so I recommend you go early. End the night at Lakeview Diner for some great after bar food!
20 locals recommend
Baby Huey
110 Ossington AveLaid back vibe with cheap cover and great hip hop music! This place gets pretty packed by 12AM so I recommend you go early. End the night at Lakeview Diner for some great after bar food!
Affordable drinks, great music, and a fine Burlesque show - an actual lady dancing, teasing, and stripping on top of the bar!
50 locals recommend
The Painted Lady
218 Ossington AveAffordable drinks, great music, and a fine Burlesque show - an actual lady dancing, teasing, and stripping on top of the bar!
Bar in the front room with tables -- walk through to the back room and there's dance floor with another bar. Very casual. They play new and old school hip hop and R&B
54 locals recommend
The Ossington
61 Ossington AveBar in the front room with tables -- walk through to the back room and there's dance floor with another bar. Very casual. They play new and old school hip hop and R&B
Spot known for brunch (highly recommend the benny's) & late-night eats mixes global comfort food & 50 martinis
100 locals recommend
Insomnia
563 Bloor St WSpot known for brunch (highly recommend the benny's) & late-night eats mixes global comfort food & 50 martinis
Arts & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkArt Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W Free on Wednesdays 6pm -9pm
Recently reopened in a new histoic site the museum aims to exhibit, research, collect and nurture innovative contemporary art and cultural practices that engage with and address issues and themes relevant to our times. Recent Exhibits include the Art of Banksy and DEMOS - A Reconstruction at Nuit Blanche.
129 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
158 Sterling RdRecently reopened in a new histoic site the museum aims to exhibit, research, collect and nurture innovative contemporary art and cultural practices that engage with and address issues and themes relevant to our times. Recent Exhibits include the Art of Banksy and DEMOS - A Reconstruction at Nuit Blanche.
Parks & Nature
Toronto Islands
A great day trip!
Trinity - Bellwoods
A great local hangout place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Ashbridge's Bay Park
1561 Lake Shore Blvd EThe best beach in the city!
Getting Around
Spadina station
7 Spadina RdBathurst Station
Entertainment & Activities
Open till 1pm on most nights. The Friday night jazz once a month is a rare treat.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdOpen till 1pm on most nights. The Friday night jazz once a month is a rare treat.