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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

The best pad thai in town and friendly owners!
Tibet Café and Bar
51 Kensington Ave
The best pad thai in town and friendly owners!
Vegan, organic and lots of love.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Loving Hut
140 Spadina Ave.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegan, organic and lots of love.
LOVE this restaurant. Amazing, no fuss Italian, open till 7pm only!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Fusaro's Italian Kitchen
147 Spadina Ave.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
LOVE this restaurant. Amazing, no fuss Italian, open till 7pm only!
Out of the way and a bit worn but very good and authentic sushi with a great vegetarian menu too.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Rikishi Japanese Restaurant
833 Bloor St W
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Out of the way and a bit worn but very good and authentic sushi with a great vegetarian menu too.
Jules is an authentic bistro and a charming man :) Nice patio right on Spadina.
50 helybéli ajánlásával
Jules Bistro
147 Spadina Ave.
50 helybéli ajánlásával
Jules is an authentic bistro and a charming man :) Nice patio right on Spadina.
If you like fish, fish tacos, fish sandwiches and a nice atmosphere this place is very very close.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
The One That Got Away
581 King St W
34 helybéli ajánlásával
If you like fish, fish tacos, fish sandwiches and a nice atmosphere this place is very very close.
Classic late-night Chinese food.
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Swatow Restaurant
309 Spadina Ave.
38 helybéli ajánlásával
Classic late-night Chinese food.
yummy food and a beautiful place. Great for a date :)
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Peter Pan Bistro
373 Queen St W
14 helybéli ajánlásával
yummy food and a beautiful place. Great for a date :)
Delicious slices.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Pizzaiolo Gourmet Pizza
550 Yonge Street
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Delicious slices.
Italian, very cool and good.
445 helybéli ajánlásával
Terroni
720 Queen St W
445 helybéli ajánlásával
Italian, very cool and good.
I don't eat meat but the place looks good.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Lou Dawgs on King
589 King Street West
13 helybéli ajánlásával
I don't eat meat but the place looks good.
Great place! All around comfortable.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Tequila Bookworm
512 Queen St W
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Great place! All around comfortable.
Ethiopian cuisine, freshly roasted coffee and gracious service.
Addis Ababa Restaurant
1184 Queen St W
Ethiopian cuisine, freshly roasted coffee and gracious service.
Oysters!
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St W
74 helybéli ajánlásával
Oysters!
My favourite neighbourhood coffee place. Friendly, comfortable and good brew!
267 helybéli ajánlásával
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland St
267 helybéli ajánlásával
My favourite neighbourhood coffee place. Friendly, comfortable and good brew!
Vegan cuisine, gorgeous place.
Fressen
478 Queen St W
Vegan cuisine, gorgeous place.
Close and very cute. Authentic diner but contemporary too. Vegan options. Super coffee.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Sadie's Diner And Juice Bar
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Close and very cute. Authentic diner but contemporary too. Vegan options. Super coffee.
Inexpensive and popular place.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Java House
537 Queen St W
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Inexpensive and popular place.
So many screens and lovely staff.
11 helybéli ajánlásával
The Football Factory
164 Bathurst St
11 helybéli ajánlásával
So many screens and lovely staff.
Famous Susur Lee chef. Exotic. Expensive.
230 helybéli ajánlásával
Lee
497 King St W
230 helybéli ajánlásával
Famous Susur Lee chef. Exotic. Expensive.
Classic neighbourhood resto and bar. Patio. Famous brunch and generally a great hangout. Nice lighting, very cosy. Excellent and a short walk away.
47 helybéli ajánlásával
Old York Bar & Grill
167 Niagara St
47 helybéli ajánlásával
Classic neighbourhood resto and bar. Patio. Famous brunch and generally a great hangout. Nice lighting, very cosy. Excellent and a short walk away.
Trendy, very.
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Brassaii
461 King St W
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Trendy, very.
Fantastic fish n chips right across from the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. Eat and watch locals relax :)
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Hooky's Fish and Chips
486 Queen St W
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Fantastic fish n chips right across from the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. Eat and watch locals relax :)
The best roti in town. Bar none.
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St W
29 helybéli ajánlásával
The best roti in town. Bar none.
This place is far, tiny, loud and a little bit crazy but the food is incredible. Run by Nazareth herself who makes the food, serves it up, works the bar and acts as the dj. Props.
71 helybéli ajánlásával
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street West
71 helybéli ajánlásával
This place is far, tiny, loud and a little bit crazy but the food is incredible. Run by Nazareth herself who makes the food, serves it up, works the bar and acts as the dj. Props.
Open all night in the old club district, yummy burritos.
116 helybéli ajánlásával
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St W
116 helybéli ajánlásával
Open all night in the old club district, yummy burritos.
Incredible menu, Persian food!!
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Pomegranate Restaurant
420 College St
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Incredible menu, Persian food!!
Icon diner. A bit over-rated imho.
MARS FOOD
432 College St
Icon diner. A bit over-rated imho.
Love this place.Near the AGO, off of McCaul is Baldwin Street, a lovely street, especially in the summer, and John's Italian Cafe is awesome. Famous pizza!!
John's Italian Caffe
27 Baldwin St
Love this place.Near the AGO, off of McCaul is Baldwin Street, a lovely street, especially in the summer, and John's Italian Cafe is awesome. Famous pizza!!
In an old bank building, very swanky sushi!
KATANA ON BAY
333 Bay St.
In an old bank building, very swanky sushi!
Historical building and bar - I believe Toronto's very first pub. Excellent patio, and if you need a shot of televised big-screen sports look no further. Classic.
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St W
65 helybéli ajánlásával
Historical building and bar - I believe Toronto's very first pub. Excellent patio, and if you need a shot of televised big-screen sports look no further. Classic.
Something about this place... call first to make sure they are open. Last time I was there the original King Kong was quietly playing on a discreet TV. Great food!
Politica Resto Bar
127 Strachan Ave
Something about this place... call first to make sure they are open. Last time I was there the original King Kong was quietly playing on a discreet TV. Great food!
This King West entry focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with a feel-go vibe. Upscale.
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Marben
488 Wellington St W
80 helybéli ajánlásával
This King West entry focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with a feel-go vibe. Upscale.
Pretty good Thai and very close by. Affordable too. Mango salad is good!
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Coco Rice Thai Cuisine
669 King St W
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Pretty good Thai and very close by. Affordable too. Mango salad is good!
Must admit I've not been here but it's on my list! Looks amazing and has only good reviews. Cozy. Lovely too.
Niagara Street Cafe
Must admit I've not been here but it's on my list! Looks amazing and has only good reviews. Cozy. Lovely too.
This is the hidden gem of sushi in town :) Seriously, tiny place and AMAZING sushi! Seared tuna if you like. Home made wasabi and yummy soy sauce. Walk over!
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Sushi 930
930 King Street West
8 helybéli ajánlásával
This is the hidden gem of sushi in town :) Seriously, tiny place and AMAZING sushi! Seared tuna if you like. Home made wasabi and yummy soy sauce. Walk over!
I've not been but it is said that Wvrst is the new King West version of a Munich-style beer hall, takes a simple concept and provides enormous variety...
198 helybéli ajánlásával
WVRST
609 King St W
198 helybéli ajánlásával
I've not been but it is said that Wvrst is the new King West version of a Munich-style beer hall, takes a simple concept and provides enormous variety...
Close, good.
119 helybéli ajánlásával
Portland Variety
587 King St W
119 helybéli ajánlásával
Close, good.
Backed goods, coffee, bread.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Zoe's Toronto
548 King St W
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Backed goods, coffee, bread.
Italian food. Nice rooftop patio too.
153 helybéli ajánlásával
Buca
604 King St W
153 helybéli ajánlásával
Italian food. Nice rooftop patio too.
Italian and popular. Good outdoor patios.
395 helybéli ajánlásával
Gusto 101
101 Portland St
395 helybéli ajánlásával
Italian and popular. Good outdoor patios.
Vegan! Organic! Ignore the television programming but the food is good if you're after clean and healthy.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Loving Hut
140 Spadina Ave.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegan! Organic! Ignore the television programming but the food is good if you're after clean and healthy.
Closest Greek resto if in the mood for Greek food. In the theater district.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Penelope Restaurant
225 King St W
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Closest Greek resto if in the mood for Greek food. In the theater district.
In the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex. I liked the tagine and it's a cool place. Great if you're going to see a film in the building.
40 helybéli ajánlásával
O&B Canteen
330 King St W
40 helybéli ajánlásával
In the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex. I liked the tagine and it's a cool place. Great if you're going to see a film in the building.

Everything Else

Yoga!!
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
30 Ossington Ave
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Yoga!!
Catch a ferry to the island! A 7 minute boat ride any time of year.
1035 helybéli ajánlásával
Toronto Islands
1035 helybéli ajánlásával
Catch a ferry to the island! A 7 minute boat ride any time of year.
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
QSMC - Chiropractic Clinic
1539 Queen St W
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Swim, work out. Nice Y.
52 helybéli ajánlásával
West End YMCA
931 College St
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Swim, work out. Nice Y.
LOVE this park!!! People, dogs, kites, tennis, swimming, skating! FUN!!
743 helybéli ajánlásával
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 helybéli ajánlásával
LOVE this park!!! People, dogs, kites, tennis, swimming, skating! FUN!!
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Emergencies here.
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
60 helybéli ajánlásával
Emergencies here.
Emergencies here.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
The Hospital for Sick Children
170 University Ave
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Emergencies here.
Emergencies here.
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
55 helybéli ajánlásával
Emergencies here.
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
168 Bathurst St
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Nice neighbourhood park.
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Victoria Memorial Square
10 Niagara St
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Nice neighbourhood park.
Spoil yourself like they do in the therapeutic baths of Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and Spain, starting with a hearty dose of steam. Luxury right around the corner!!
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Hammam Spa, Toronto
602 King St W
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Spoil yourself like they do in the therapeutic baths of Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and Spain, starting with a hearty dose of steam. Luxury right around the corner!!
It’s all about the water. Great packages!
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St W
26 helybéli ajánlásával
It’s all about the water. Great packages!
Chocolate! Good chocolate!
104 helybéli ajánlásával
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House Lane
104 helybéli ajánlásával
Chocolate! Good chocolate!
Decent selection of beer, wine, alcohol.
957 helybéli ajánlásával
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 helybéli ajánlásával
Decent selection of beer, wine, alcohol.
The Gym at 99 Sudbury
99 Sudbury St
Large
Gym. Close. Trainers.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Totum Life Science: King
445 King St W
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Gym. Close. Trainers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighbourhood pub, close and very friendly.
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St W
80 helybéli ajánlásával
Neighbourhood pub, close and very friendly.
Classic large patio.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
The Black Bull
298 Queen St W
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Classic large patio.
Drinks, food, rooftop, music in a boutique hotel. Very cool.
538 helybéli ajánlásával
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 helybéli ajánlásával
Drinks, food, rooftop, music in a boutique hotel. Very cool.
Icon. Flash from the past, specifically the 80's artscene watering hall and performance space. Any time of day.
88 helybéli ajánlásával
Cameron House
408 Queen St W
88 helybéli ajánlásával
Icon. Flash from the past, specifically the 80's artscene watering hall and performance space. Any time of day.
Toronto icon, old hotel recently renovated and now rather trendy. Worth checking out for its architecture and vibe. Lovely place.
194 helybéli ajánlásával
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 helybéli ajánlásával
Toronto icon, old hotel recently renovated and now rather trendy. Worth checking out for its architecture and vibe. Lovely place.
Posh and swanky across the street from home. I've never been but the rooftop lounge could be cool. There's an all night resto on premises too. Nice for a drink perhaps.
129 helybéli ajánlásával
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St W
129 helybéli ajánlásával
Posh and swanky across the street from home. I've never been but the rooftop lounge could be cool. There's an all night resto on premises too. Nice for a drink perhaps.

Essentials

Groceries near home. Expensive side but very good and very fresh.
92 helybéli ajánlásával
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.
92 helybéli ajánlásával
Groceries near home. Expensive side but very good and very fresh.
Simply amazing. Go there. Very inexpensive produce, cafes, lively streets and vintage if you like.
1698 helybéli ajánlásával
Kensington Market
1698 helybéli ajánlásával
Simply amazing. Go there. Very inexpensive produce, cafes, lively streets and vintage if you like.
Excellent selection of groceries and take out foods. Organic too.
1112 helybéli ajánlásával
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1112 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent selection of groceries and take out foods. Organic too.

Arts & Culture

Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Swipe Design books + objects
401 Richmond St W
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Festival theatre, movies, shows and a gift store.
582 helybéli ajánlásával
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 helybéli ajánlásával
Festival theatre, movies, shows and a gift store.
Lots of galleries and an amazing old building with a green roof that's open only till 5pm in the summer (the roof). Highly recommend a walk around.
35 helybéli ajánlásával
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street West
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Lots of galleries and an amazing old building with a green roof that's open only till 5pm in the summer (the roof). Highly recommend a walk around.
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Ago
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Great gallery. then just walk west and find more smaller galleries. Very nice walk and lots to see!
129 helybéli ajánlásával
Toronto Kanada Kortárs Művészeti Múzeum
158 Sterling Rd
129 helybéli ajánlásával
Great gallery. then just walk west and find more smaller galleries. Very nice walk and lots to see!
Right on the waterfront and a great walk. Check website for current shows but highly recommend. Skating in the winter!!
68 helybéli ajánlásával
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
231 Queens Quay W
68 helybéli ajánlásával
Right on the waterfront and a great walk. Check website for current shows but highly recommend. Skating in the winter!!
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Leo's Textiles
473 Queen St W
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Awesome repertory cinema on College Street which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. Little Italy. http://www.theroyal.to/
57 helybéli ajánlásával
The Royal Cinema
608 College St
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Awesome repertory cinema on College Street which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. Little Italy. http://www.theroyal.to/
The oldest and perhaps the finest repertory cinema in Toronto. On Bloor street west - the Annex - which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. http://bloorcinema.com/
161 helybéli ajánlásával
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St W
161 helybéli ajánlásával
The oldest and perhaps the finest repertory cinema in Toronto. On Bloor street west - the Annex - which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. http://bloorcinema.com/
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
358 helybéli ajánlásával
Scotiabank mozi
259 Richmond St W
358 helybéli ajánlásával
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.

Shopping

The best outdoor clothing and gear store in town. Must go.
27 helybéli ajánlásával
MEC Toronto
300 Queen St W
27 helybéli ajánlásával
The best outdoor clothing and gear store in town. Must go.
Groovy and cool shoes.
C Squared
693 Queen Street West
Groovy and cool shoes.
Clothing, household, and inexpensive.
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Winners
57 Spadina Avenue
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Clothing, household, and inexpensive.
Big It Up International
24 Ripley Avenue
Groovy hats!!!
This is the Fashion District and just up on Queen are numerous amazing textile stores with broad and interesting stock. Inexpensive. Start at Leo's and walk west. Look both sides!
Trendy Fabric
473 Queen St W
This is the Fashion District and just up on Queen are numerous amazing textile stores with broad and interesting stock. Inexpensive. Start at Leo's and walk west. Look both sides!
The coolest and likely oldest art supply store in TO. Check it out.
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
448 Spadina Ave.
The coolest and likely oldest art supply store in TO. Check it out.
Vinyl!!!
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Rotate This
186 Ossington Ave
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Vinyl!!!
Vinyl!!! Gear!!! Cool store.
Moog Audio
442 Queen St W
Vinyl!!! Gear!!! Cool store.
Kiehl's if you like it.
Kiehl's
407 Queen St W
Kiehl's if you like it.
Like to knit? Go here.
Romni Wools
658 Queen St W
Like to knit? Go here.
Great store, name says it all.
Come As You Are
254 Augusta Ave
Great store, name says it all.
Another Toronto icon and a mecca for surplus electronics, blinking lights and things you'd never expect to find.
Active Surplus Electronics
347 Queen St W
Another Toronto icon and a mecca for surplus electronics, blinking lights and things you'd never expect to find.
Anything to do with PC's and Macs + peripherals can be found on the College strip just west of Spadina. Famously so. Walk and check out the many stores.
Jump+ - Apple premium Retailer (Toronto)
275 College St
Anything to do with PC's and Macs + peripherals can be found on the College strip just west of Spadina. Famously so. Walk and check out the many stores.
The narrowest and I think coolest hardware store in town. Where they pack the stuff away I'm not sure but go and ask for anything -- odds are they'll have it.
Jacobs Hardware
410 Queen St W
The narrowest and I think coolest hardware store in town. Where they pack the stuff away I'm not sure but go and ask for anything -- odds are they'll have it.
Best window displays in town and an amazing store/experience by designer Pam Chorley. Fancy, fun, eclectic and cool!
Fashion Crimes
706 Queen St W
Best window displays in town and an amazing store/experience by designer Pam Chorley. Fancy, fun, eclectic and cool!
Excellent contemporary design collection
Design Within Reach
214 King St E
Excellent contemporary design collection