Guidebook for Toronto
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.
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.
Dufferin Mall is a rarity here in Toronto. Not only is it a shopping mall not found in the suburbs, it doesn't suck like most other malls in 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 rarity here in Toronto. Not only is it a shopping mall not found in the suburbs, it doesn't suck like most other malls in 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.
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laylow prides itself on being "Toronto's smallest brewery". They create their own craft beer and cook some delicious food as well. Good for a relaxing evening where you want to, ahem, lay low. They have a brunch menu on weekends.
9 locals recommend
Laylow Brewery
1144 College StLaylow prides itself on being "Toronto's smallest brewery". They create their own craft beer and cook some delicious food as well. Good for a relaxing evening where you want to, ahem, lay low. They have a brunch menu on weekends.
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.
Do you like to dance? Do you like salsa music? If so, Lula Lounge is your jam.
120 locals recommend
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St WDo you like to dance? Do you like salsa music? If so, Lula Lounge is your jam.
This two-floor venue has a wide range of music playing here just about every night.
8 locals recommend
The Smiling Buddha
961 College StThis two-floor venue has a wide range of music playing here just about every night.
Food Scene
A great laid back spot to relax with a group. It's better in the summer because of their amazing patio, but you'll enjoy it in the winter as well.
165 locals recommend
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WA great laid back spot to relax with a group. It's better in the summer because of their amazing patio, but you'll enjoy it in the winter as well.
I dare you to go to Tavoos and not have an amazing time. Their brunch is out of this world, seriously.
54 locals recommend
Takht-e Tavoos Restaurant
1120 College StI dare you to go to Tavoos and not have an amazing time. Their brunch is out of this world, seriously.
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.
Quick, cheap, and most importantly, delicious. The best shawarma in town!
14 locals recommend
Lebanon Express
327 Roncesvalles AveQuick, cheap, and most importantly, delicious. The best shawarma in town!
Arts & Culture
One of the busiest branches of the Toronto public library system.
34 locals recommend
Toronto Public Library - Bloor/Gladstone Branch
1101 Bloor St WOne of the busiest branches of the Toronto public library system.