GUIDEBOOK for The Embiria House & Suite
Favourite Neighbourhood Places
Here are a few parks, landmarks and things to do during your stay!
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveCheck out the lobby bar and the rooftop for a great view
Only a 10 minute walk from our place! Great to visit any time of the year with a beautiful boardwalk to enjoy.
359 locals recommend
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EOnly a 10 minute walk from our place! Great to visit any time of the year with a beautiful boardwalk to enjoy.
Perfect place for a picnic or game of frisbee, with a great view of the downtown skyline! If you're visiting in the Summer, check out the Leslieville Farmer's Market.
50 locals recommend
Greenwood Park
150 Greenwood AvePerfect place for a picnic or game of frisbee, with a great view of the downtown skyline! If you're visiting in the Summer, check out the Leslieville Farmer's Market.
Takes place in the Summer on Sundays from 9am - 2pm at Greenwood Park. Lots of local vendors selling fruits and veggies, cheese, meats, baked goods and more!
17 locals recommend
The Leslieville Farmers' Market
150 Greenwood AveTakes place in the Summer on Sundays from 9am - 2pm at Greenwood Park. Lots of local vendors selling fruits and veggies, cheese, meats, baked goods and more!
Located a quick streetcar or Uber ride away, be sure to visit the Distillery and be transported. Grab a coffee, have brunch at one of the incredible restaurants, and visit the local shops.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StLocated a quick streetcar or Uber ride away, be sure to visit the Distillery and be transported. Grab a coffee, have brunch at one of the incredible restaurants, and visit the local shops.
Catch a movie at the theatre, located a quick walk away!
93 locals recommend
Alliance Cinemas - The Beach
1651 Queen St ECatch a movie at the theatre, located a quick walk away!
Favourite Restaurants
Here's our selection of the best restaurants in the area! You'll find a ton of variety all within walking distance.
Looking to have a fancy or celebratory dinner. Look no further. One of Toronto's most popular restaurants.
47 locals recommend
Lake Inez
1471 Gerrard St ELooking to have a fancy or celebratory dinner. Look no further. One of Toronto's most popular restaurants.
Mattachioni
1501 Gerrard St EItalian bodega featuring pizza, sandwiches, salads and pantry items.
Kibo Sushi
1169 Queen St EOur go-to spot for takeout sushi, every time.
Casual middle eastern restaurant. Amazing hummus! Lots of vegetarian and gf options.
6 locals recommend
Limon
1968 Queen St ECasual middle eastern restaurant. Amazing hummus! Lots of vegetarian and gf options.
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen Street EastGreat Italian comfort food with a super fun vibe!
Chula Taberna Mexicana
1058 Gerrard St EGo for the gauc and margaritas!
MotiMahal Restaurant
1422 Gerrard St EDelicious Indian take-out, located in Little India.
You'll feel like you've been transported to Miami at this swanky restaurant with an upbeat vibe and great music.
8 locals recommend
Toronto Beach Club
1681 Lake Shore Boulevard EastYou'll feel like you've been transported to Miami at this swanky restaurant with an upbeat vibe and great music.
Coffee and Pastries
Our favourites for a good coffee, tea or sweet treat!
Great place for coffee with a lovely patio! Located beside Flying Squirrel, a very cool motorcycle shop.
Omnia Coffee Roasters
1347 Queen Street EastGreat place for coffee with a lovely patio! Located beside Flying Squirrel, a very cool motorcycle shop.
Grab a muffin or cookie to go from their cute little takeout window.
23 locals recommend
Sweet Bliss Baking Company
1304 A Queen St EGrab a muffin or cookie to go from their cute little takeout window.
Amazing French bistro café with croissants, pastries, savoury treats and a large wine selection.
6 locals recommend
Le Conciliabule
1300 Gerrard St EAmazing French bistro café with croissants, pastries, savoury treats and a large wine selection.
Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St ETake a lovely stroll here for a morning coffee and croissant.
Bobbette & Belle
1121 Queen St EA beautiful bakery with the most delectable desserts.
The Sidekick
1374 Queen St EComfy and cozy local café, just a few mins away.
Take a walk through the Beaches neighbourhood and stop by this neighbourhood shop for a great cup of coffee!
23 locals recommend
Bud's Coffee
1966 Queen St ETake a walk through the Beaches neighbourhood and stop by this neighbourhood shop for a great cup of coffee!
One of the most lovely coffee shops in the city! They make a great latte.
24 locals recommend
Dineen Outpost
1042 Gerrard St EOne of the most lovely coffee shops in the city! They make a great latte.
Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St WNew gourmet flavours on rotation every week!
Brunch
Mira Mira Diner (Beaches)
1963 Queen Street EastTrendy diner in the Beaches neighbourhood, great patio.
Bodega Henriette
1801 Gerrard St EOpen on the weekdays as well for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
KASPACE Cafe
1183 Queen St EPlant-based soul food in a beautiful light filled space.
One of the most popular brunch places in Toronto. Go early or on a weekday morning to avoid long lines! Great classic Egyptian brunch. Lots of vegetarian options.
108 locals recommend
Maha's
226 Greenwood AveOne of the most popular brunch places in Toronto. Go early or on a weekday morning to avoid long lines! Great classic Egyptian brunch. Lots of vegetarian options.
Gardel
1020 Gerrard Street EastEuro-latin influenced food. Lovely interior and patio.
Lazy Daisy's Cafe
1515 Gerrard St EKnown for their buttermilk biscuits & breakfast sandwiches.
Hastings Snack Bar
5 Hastings AvePolish comfort food - get the doughnuts!
Beautiful bakery and brunch place specializing in Turkish fare. Open during the weekdays as well - a must visit if you want to take some stunning photos!
10 locals recommend
Pasaj
1100 Queen Street EastBeautiful bakery and brunch place specializing in Turkish fare. Open during the weekdays as well - a must visit if you want to take some stunning photos!
Local Shops
Coal Miner's Daughter
744 Queen St WBoutique shop featuring local designers.
Province of Canada
1004 Queen St ESweatsuits, toques and other comfy wear made and manufactured in Canada.
Health Hut
786 College StGreen beauty, lifestyle and self-care products, in a beautiful shop.
Scout
1140 Queen St EGift shop with artisan and handmade goods.
The Side Kitchen
1093 Queen St ELocal pantry and gift shop.
Good Neighbour
935 Queen St EGreat store with local Canadian goods - clothes, home decor, etc.
Queen Books
914 Queen St EBeautiful little bookstore
Bars
Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St EClassic drinks and small bites with a cool vibe.
Craft beers, cocktails and snack foods. Great patio.
9 locals recommend
The Black Pony Café and Snack Bar
1481 Gerrard Street EastCraft beers, cocktails and snack foods. Great patio.
One of our favourite cocktail bars in the city - be sure to check it out if you like good drinks in a great ambience.
39 locals recommend
Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St EOne of our favourite cocktail bars in the city - be sure to check it out if you like good drinks in a great ambience.
Vatican Gift Shop
1047 Gerrard St EA hidden speakeasy with awesome pizza.
Eulalie's Corner Store
1438 Gerrard St EComfort food and drinks, with a nice patio.
Poor Romeo
1029 Gerrard St ESibling bar to Pinkerton's. Also has fantastic drinks and a fun vibe.
Grocery
Farm Boy
1005 Lake Shore Blvd EBruno's Fine Foods
1882 Queen St ELoblaws
585 Queen St WUrban Bulk & Refill
1380 Queen St EBespoke Butchers
171 E Liberty StDave & Charlotte's No Frills
449 Carlaw Avenue