Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
A Peaceful atmosphere and rich coffee are a great way to start or finish off your day
17 locals recommend
Grinder Coffee
1021 Gerrard St EA Peaceful atmosphere and rich coffee are a great way to start or finish off your day
For fresh, juicy burgers just steps away from your front door
24 locals recommend
Great Burger Kitchen
1056 Gerrard Street EastFor fresh, juicy burgers just steps away from your front door
Sushi on Gerrard
1289 Gerrard St EGreat tasting sushi just steps away from your home
Chula Taberna Mexicana
1058 Gerrard St EDelicious mexican cuisine and rooftop patios
Tea N Bannock
1294 Gerrard St EGreat place for healthy eatery
Hakka Wow
1433 Gerrard Street EastThe chili shrimp is a must try!
Batifole
744 Gerrard St EQuite French bistro
Freshii
140 Spadina Ave.Great place to get some healthy food at a reasonable price.
Loaded Pierogi
1044 Gerrard Street EastIts a great place to relax and enjoy some amazing food
It is a great place to get a taste of the islands while visiting the city
54 locals recommend
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street EastIt is a great place to get a taste of the islands while visiting the city
Real Fruit Bubble Tea
1000 Gerrard St EBubble tea
barBURRITO
1000 Gerrard St ETasty burritos
Yummy House
234 Jones AveTheir bbq pork is amazing!
Sugar Loaf Bakery
1062 Gerrard Street EastGreat place to enjoy breakfast, brunch, and pastries
Double D's | EAST | Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
1020 Gerrard St EChicago style deep dish pizza
Tiem Banh Mi Dieu Ky
1046 Gerrard St EGreat vietnamese Sandwich shop
A cafe that's put a twist on traditional Middle Eastern coffee. Arabic coffee is served in handless small glasses and coffee is "hailed" with cardamom.
10 locals recommend
Hailed Coffee - Riverdale
801 Gerrard St EA cafe that's put a twist on traditional Middle Eastern coffee. Arabic coffee is served in handless small glasses and coffee is "hailed" with cardamom.
Dineen Outpost
1042 Gerrard St EThis is an amazing Coffee Shop right across the street!
Entertainment & Activities
You have to go see the giant Stingrays they are definitely worth the visit
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdYou have to go see the giant Stingrays they are definitely worth the visit
For great laughter and a good time out, this is the place to be
89 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WFor great laughter and a good time out, this is the place to be
Cineplex Cinemas Yonge Dundas & VIP
10 Dundas St EFor the latest flicks on the big screen
Rogers Centre, originally named SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in Downtown Toronto, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB).
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayRogers Centre, originally named SkyDome, is a multi-purpose stadium in Downtown Toronto, it is home to the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB).
Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Rock (NLL).
175 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA) and the Toronto Rock (NLL).
The Opera House is a unique and intimate venue still holding all the charm of its original 1900’s vaudeville theatre architecture. For the past 25 years, this landmark facility in Toronto’s downtown core has been host to some of the biggest, original and unique concert and special events in the area.
66 locals recommend
The Opera House
735 Queen St EThe Opera House is a unique and intimate venue still holding all the charm of its original 1900’s vaudeville theatre architecture. For the past 25 years, this landmark facility in Toronto’s downtown core has been host to some of the biggest, original and unique concert and special events in the area.
Originally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919, the building was first known as the Allen’s Danforth, after its owner the Allen Theatre Chain. Remodelled and renovated, the DMH is a now major attraction for Concerts featuring International and Local artists.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveOriginally constructed as a movie theatre in 1919, the building was first known as the Allen’s Danforth, after its owner the Allen Theatre Chain. Remodelled and renovated, the DMH is a now major attraction for Concerts featuring International and Local artists.
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveCanada's largest amusement park
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.
213 locals recommend
Toronto Zoo station
The Toronto Zoo is Canada's premier zoo known for its interactive education and conservation activities.
Parks & Nature
St. James Park
120 King Street East Great for a peaceful nature walk
HTO Beach
Beautiful beach all year round
This is a great place to go for nature walks, or to visit the farmers market on weekends.
275 locals recommend
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveThis is a great place to go for nature walks, or to visit the farmers market on weekends.
This 6.2 hectare park lies on Greenwood Avenue north of Dundas Street East. It features two lit ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, a dog off-leash area, a community garden, a splash pad and a children's playground.
8 locals recommend
Greenwood Park Swimming Pool
209 Alton AveThis 6.2 hectare park lies on Greenwood Avenue north of Dundas Street East. It features two lit ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, a dog off-leash area, a community garden, a splash pad and a children's playground.
Woodbine Beach is the largest of the four beaches in the Beaches in Toronto, Located along Lake Shore Boulevard at the foot of Woodbine Avenue.
359 locals recommend
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EWoodbine Beach is the largest of the four beaches in the Beaches in Toronto, Located along Lake Shore Boulevard at the foot of Woodbine Avenue.
56km long trail along Toronto's waterfront. Perfect for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, etc.
98 locals recommend
Martin Goodman Trail
56km long trail along Toronto's waterfront. Perfect for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, etc.
Take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands, rent a bike and spend the entire day exploring! Great place for a picnic and swimming in the summer time.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry over to the Toronto Islands, rent a bike and spend the entire day exploring! Great place for a picnic and swimming in the summer time.
Arts & Culture
Best place to be on a friday night for a fun, unique and artistic night out.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkBest place to be on a friday night for a fun, unique and artistic night out.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WVisit Toronto's largest art gallery
This is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
326 locals recommend
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WThis is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
401 Richmond Street West is a restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.
35 locals recommend
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street West401 Richmond Street West is a restored, heritage-designated, industrial building turned arts-and-culture hub. It is home to over 140 artists, cultural producers, social innovators, microenterprises, galleries, festivals, and shops.
Essentials
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.For all your liquor needs this is where you go.
This bank is great for quick money withdrawals and other financial management tasks
28 locals recommend
RBC Royal Bank
809 O'Connor DrThis bank is great for quick money withdrawals and other financial management tasks
BJ Supermarket
1449 Gerrard St EFood Basics
1000 Gerrard St EGrocery store
Nature's Health Food
1000 Gerrard St EGreat for organic food choices
Large grocery store with everything you might need and reasonable prices.
68 locals recommend
Dave & Charlotte's No Frills
449 Carlaw AvenueLarge grocery store with everything you might need and reasonable prices.
One Academy is a 10,000-square foot training playground for anyone that loves anything fitness related.
One Academy
858 Eastern AveOne Academy is a 10,000-square foot training playground for anyone that loves anything fitness related.
Shopping
It is one of the biggest malls in Ontario and definitely worth a looksee
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StIt is one of the biggest malls in Ontario and definitely worth a looksee
This indoor market has over 100 different vendors and unique shops
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EThis indoor market has over 100 different vendors and unique shops
Infuse Tea
1000 Gerrard Street Easttea shop
Yorkville
This is Toronto's ritziest shopping district.
Walmart Gerrard Square (Toronto) Store
1000 Gerrard St EAll you need at great prices
Sells mostly a curated selection of contemporary fiction in a quaint environment.
6 locals recommend
Queen Books
914 Queen St ESells mostly a curated selection of contemporary fiction in a quaint environment.
Queen Street West was named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine. The strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques, art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestQueen Street West was named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue magazine. The strip between Bathurst and Gladstone is home to some of the city’s most cutting edge boutiques, art galleries and hip bars and restaurants.
Vaughan Mills
1 Bass Pro Mills DrPremier outlet mall
Drinks & Nightlife
Farside
600 Gerrard St EFor fresh and unique drinks this is a great place to try.
For elevated comfort food and great cocktails this is a great place to try.
34 locals recommend
Maple Leaf Tavern
955 Gerrard St EFor elevated comfort food and great cocktails this is a great place to try.
Eulalie's Corner Store
1438 Gerrard St Ecasual bar with a wide selection of small plate items
Two Headed Dog
1469 Gerrard St EAmazing food and drink specials
cozy setting that is opened late and serving tasty late night dishes.
38 locals recommend
Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St Ecozy setting that is opened late and serving tasty late night dishes.
Luxury outdoor bar and lounge centered around a large pool with private cabanas, DJs and upscale eats.
82 locals recommend
Cabana Poolbar
11 Polson StLuxury outdoor bar and lounge centered around a large pool with private cabanas, DJs and upscale eats.
One of the best rooftop bars in the city. The funky midcentury interiors are comfortable and quirky, without overshadowing the staggering views of the skyline.
24 locals recommend
The Rooftop
106 Broadview AvenueOne of the best rooftop bars in the city. The funky midcentury interiors are comfortable and quirky, without overshadowing the staggering views of the skyline.
Bar Isabel takes its beer, wine, and cocktails all very seriously. Critics call the craft-beer list one of the best in Toronto, and have given similar accolades to the wines.
232 locals recommend
Bar Isabel
797 College StBar Isabel takes its beer, wine, and cocktails all very seriously. Critics call the craft-beer list one of the best in Toronto, and have given similar accolades to the wines.
Located in a former art gallery space, this all-day wine bar has giant plate-glass windows that let in light. The interior design features exposed brick, lots of wood, industrial bar stools, and potted plants, creating an atmosphere that's at once relaxed and refined. Pass over the simple mixed drinks for the wines.
63 locals recommend
Paris Paris
1161 Dundas St WLocated in a former art gallery space, this all-day wine bar has giant plate-glass windows that let in light. The interior design features exposed brick, lots of wood, industrial bar stools, and potted plants, creating an atmosphere that's at once relaxed and refined. Pass over the simple mixed drinks for the wines.