Erica’s guidebook
Food scene
We highly recommend this place for a unique cultural experience! If you go, its best to let the servers guide you through your meal.
27 locals recommend
Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
1408 Danforth AveWe highly recommend this place for a unique cultural experience! If you go, its best to let the servers guide you through your meal.
1904 Danforth Ave
1904 Danforth AvenueThis restaurant is great for their samosas. Take-out only.
GYOKO SUSHI
2143 Danforth AveGreat restaurant for sushi!
If the French press doesn't meet your needs, check out Zav's for a coffee and various breakfasts treats.
29 locals recommend
Zav Coffee Shop
2048 Danforth AveIf the French press doesn't meet your needs, check out Zav's for a coffee and various breakfasts treats.
This is some of the best Jamaican food in the city. We've dined here close to 10 times, always trying different stuff and always satisfied.
18 locals recommend
Simone's Caribbean Restaurant
596 Danforth AveThis is some of the best Jamaican food in the city. We've dined here close to 10 times, always trying different stuff and always satisfied.
Shops
Great place for all things vintage. Fun to walk around as well, with friendly staff! Affordable prices. Make sure to check it out!
The Handwork Department
1884 Danforth AveGreat place for all things vintage. Fun to walk around as well, with friendly staff! Affordable prices. Make sure to check it out!
Great store that hosts locally sourced items from independent artisans. Worth a visit if you're looking for unique gifts!
The Nooks Danforth
2001 Danforth AveGreat store that hosts locally sourced items from independent artisans. Worth a visit if you're looking for unique gifts!
Groceries
Royal Beef
1968 Danforth AveNeighbourhood butcher. Great selection, decent prices.
This is our grocery store. Similar selection to Loblaw's but a bit more affordable. 2 minute walk from the house!
66 locals recommend
Davidson's valu-mart
985 Woodbine AveThis is our grocery store. Similar selection to Loblaw's but a bit more affordable. 2 minute walk from the house!
Another grocery store just down the street. This one is a 10 minute walk from the house.
68 locals recommend
Sobeys Danforth
2451 Danforth AveAnother grocery store just down the street. This one is a 10 minute walk from the house.
Neighbourhoods
Great in the summertime! Enjoy the beach, boardwalk and some beach volleyball. Water not suitable for swimming.
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
Great in the summertime! Enjoy the beach, boardwalk and some beach volleyball. Water not suitable for swimming.
Amazing strip of Greek restaurants that's a must see, while visiting the Danforth! Messini and Soulas are our favourites!
34 locals recommend
The Danforth
Amazing strip of Greek restaurants that's a must see, while visiting the Danforth! Messini and Soulas are our favourites!
Music Venue
Check out their schedule during your stay to catch amazing artists, in an intimate setting. We love to stop by Messini beforehand for a delicious gyro!
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveCheck out their schedule during your stay to catch amazing artists, in an intimate setting. We love to stop by Messini beforehand for a delicious gyro!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Don't be scared of transit
Super straight forward with only 2 main subway lines. Check Google Maps for detailed instructions that can get you to most destinations in the city, with ease. We will provide you with a Presto card during your stay which can be loaded with funds at Woodbine subway station.