Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Best coffee in the neighbourhood, and the owner Justin is a swell guy.
Doubles as a bar in the evening.
35 locals recommend
Black Cat Espresso Bar Specialty coffee shop cafe bar
1104 College StBest coffee in the neighbourhood, and the owner Justin is a swell guy.
Doubles as a bar in the evening.
Great brunch spot, great ambiance. A nice place to grab some food after a night of fun.
130 locals recommend
The Federal
1438 Dundas Street WestGreat brunch spot, great ambiance. A nice place to grab some food after a night of fun.
Three Hands
1532 Dundas St WGreat food here, owned by three great people
Drinks & Nightlife
An old jukebox spins a curated set of 7" vinyl, the music punctuated by the clicks and dings of a vintage pinball machine that somehow still works. Rare imported Japanese whisky is on tap along with some choice craft brews from the area.
If you like rock 'n' roll, this is the place to be.
31 locals recommend
Black Dice Cafe
1574 Dundas St WAn old jukebox spins a curated set of 7" vinyl, the music punctuated by the clicks and dings of a vintage pinball machine that somehow still works. Rare imported Japanese whisky is on tap along with some choice craft brews from the area.
If you like rock 'n' roll, this is the place to be.
Shopping
If you're hunting for vinyl in the city, check out this little-known gem. Owner Steve Yorke has spent the majority of his life working in record shops, using this wealth of knowledge to keep the store well-stocked.
14 locals recommend
Dead Dog Records
1277 Bloor St WIf you're hunting for vinyl in the city, check out this little-known gem. Owner Steve Yorke has spent the majority of his life working in record shops, using this wealth of knowledge to keep the store well-stocked.
Dufferin Mall is a rare shopping mall not found within the suburbs of the city. It features a grocery store and Wal-Mart, both of which will provide you with just about all the basics you'll need while staying here.
It also has a wealth of different shops. Clothing, electronics, jewelry, self-care, tchotchkes, and more. The food court provides many different food options as well.
289 locals recommend
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StDufferin Mall is a rare shopping mall not found within the suburbs of the city. It features a grocery store and Wal-Mart, both of which will provide you with just about all the basics you'll need while staying here.
It also has a wealth of different shops. Clothing, electronics, jewelry, self-care, tchotchkes, and more. The food court provides many different food options as well.
Mellah features a collection of Moroccan rugs curated by the owners John and Miriam. Each rug is hand-made and unique, which means your rug will truly be a one-of-a-kind piece.
Mellah - Moroccan Rugs
309 Roncesvalles AvenueMellah features a collection of Moroccan rugs curated by the owners John and Miriam. Each rug is hand-made and unique, which means your rug will truly be a one-of-a-kind piece.
Parks & Nature
Right around the corner from the space you'll find a large public park. It features a playground for kids, a basketball court, skateboard park, skating rink (in the winter), soccer fields, picnic areas, and more.
This is also the only park in the city where you can have an open fire in the evenings - rent a fire pit and enjoy the sounds of the city.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StRight around the corner from the space you'll find a large public park. It features a playground for kids, a basketball court, skateboard park, skating rink (in the winter), soccer fields, picnic areas, and more.
This is also the only park in the city where you can have an open fire in the evenings - rent a fire pit and enjoy the sounds of the city.
Sightseeing
One of the coolest, most interesting neighbourhoods in Toronto is just a streetcar ride away!
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
One of the coolest, most interesting neighbourhoods in Toronto is just a streetcar ride away!