Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great selection of micro beers and very nice food. A little too hipster at times but worth the visit.
149 locals recommend
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WGreat selection of micro beers and very nice food. A little too hipster at times but worth the visit.
Lovely vegan and vegetarian food at incredibly affordable prices. Plus the family who runs it are so kind.
40 locals recommend
South Indian Dosa Mahal (Bloor/Lansdowne)
1285 Bloor Street WestLovely vegan and vegetarian food at incredibly affordable prices. Plus the family who runs it are so kind.
Very nice vegan food. They do take out. I love getting a basket of fries. They are simply the best fries ever!
76 locals recommend
The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St WVery nice vegan food. They do take out. I love getting a basket of fries. They are simply the best fries ever!
If you got some cash you want to blo then go. I found it a bit much scene wise but to each his/ her own.
152 locals recommend
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WIf you got some cash you want to blo then go. I found it a bit much scene wise but to each his/ her own.
Home Baking Co.
1242 Bloor St WVery nice bake goods and espresso based coffees.
Nice place to have dinner and catch up. Not too big and definitely not too small. Just right :)
24 locals recommend
Drift Bar
1063 Bloor Street WestNice place to have dinner and catch up. Not too big and definitely not too small. Just right :)
This place is smack in the middle of College Street Neighborhood. Another lively hood for cafes, bars, restos. Not great for shopping but socializing over food and drink. Can walk from our place.
68 locals recommend
Cafe Diplomatico Restaurant & Pizzeria
594 College StThis place is smack in the middle of College Street Neighborhood. Another lively hood for cafes, bars, restos. Not great for shopping but socializing over food and drink. Can walk from our place.
Drinks & Nightlife
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WA night time bar for hanging out with the hipsters.
Bar Neon
1226 Bloor St WDrinking and tapas available at this night time hang out. Great music.
I haven't been because I have kids. So let me know what you think?
56 locals recommend
The Whippoorwill Restaurant & Tavern
1285 Bloor Street WestI haven't been because I have kids. So let me know what you think?
I've never been to this bar but I recommend a visit to the neighborhood for super expensive hip shopping and trendy restos/ cafes. Ossington street btwn Queen St W and Dundas St. W. Can walk there!
54 locals recommend
The Ossington
61 Ossington AveI've never been to this bar but I recommend a visit to the neighborhood for super expensive hip shopping and trendy restos/ cafes. Ossington street btwn Queen St W and Dundas St. W. Can walk there!
Entertainment & Activities
Great brunch on the weekends. They specialize in smoked meats and fish.
26 locals recommend
Karelia Kitchen
Great brunch on the weekends. They specialize in smoked meats and fish.
Huge breakfast for a great price. I take my kid there and split the food. Very relaxed and easy going. Just the way a diner should be.
86 locals recommend
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueHuge breakfast for a great price. I take my kid there and split the food. Very relaxed and easy going. Just the way a diner should be.
Great playground for kids. Ice skating rink and Thursday 3 - 7pm is the Farmer's market.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StGreat playground for kids. Ice skating rink and Thursday 3 - 7pm is the Farmer's market.
Shopping
You can find everything there. Plus is is a 10 minute walk from our house to the mall.
289 locals recommend
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StYou can find everything there. Plus is is a 10 minute walk from our house to the mall.
Sightseeing
Got to love the subway. Take it anywhere and enjoy all the cool neighborhoods in the city.
84 locals recommend
Dufferin station
Got to love the subway. Take it anywhere and enjoy all the cool neighborhoods in the city.
Everything Else
Beautiful Sun-filled Library. Can bring in a beverage and catch up on news with access to latest mags, etc.
34 locals recommend
Toronto Public Library - Bloor/Gladstone Branch
1101 Bloor St WBeautiful Sun-filled Library. Can bring in a beverage and catch up on news with access to latest mags, etc.
For all you gentlemen who want to treat yourself to a shave and a cut this is the place! Tip go there early and sign up on their list. Ask them based on the list how long it will be? Return later :)
Hollow Ground Barber Shop
1053 Bloor St WFor all you gentlemen who want to treat yourself to a shave and a cut this is the place! Tip go there early and sign up on their list. Ask them based on the list how long it will be? Return later :)
Nice neighborhood for shopping and dining. Check out Defina Pizzeria and Doll Factory by Damzels. Also a nice walk from our place!
135 locals recommend
Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AveNice neighborhood for shopping and dining. Check out Defina Pizzeria and Doll Factory by Damzels. Also a nice walk from our place!
Essentials
Lots of organic products including the basics like milk, bread, eggs, and cheese. Plus cooks will love the spices, selection of olive oils, etc. Best, it is walking distance from our house!!
49 locals recommend
Nuthouse
1256 Bloor St WLots of organic products including the basics like milk, bread, eggs, and cheese. Plus cooks will love the spices, selection of olive oils, etc. Best, it is walking distance from our house!!