Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Portland Variety
587 King St WGreat coffee & brunch - get the eggs benedict!
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StLocal chain coffee shop.
Campechano Taquería
504 Adelaide St WAuthentic tacos with made-to-order tortillas. yum!
Quantum Coffee
482 King St WGreat Italian place in the neighbourhood, with $1 an ounce house wine! You may want to make a reservation or be ready to wait.
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGreat Italian place in the neighbourhood, with $1 an ounce house wine! You may want to make a reservation or be ready to wait.
Terroni
720 Queen St WMy all-time favourite Italian restaurant in Toronto!
Sud Forno
716 Queen St WTake-out, easy Italian bites (from the owners of Terroni).
A great iconic nieghbourhood, with food, vintage stores, bars.
89 locals recommend
Kensington Fruit Market
36 St Andrew StA great iconic nieghbourhood, with food, vintage stores, bars.
One of Toronto's most favourite Pho restaurants.
119 locals recommend
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveOne of Toronto's most favourite Pho restaurants.
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveGreat upscale Greek food!
Delicious seasonal menu and great vibe for friends or a date. There is a nice peaceful patio in the summer too!
32 locals recommend
RASA
196 Robert StDelicious seasonal menu and great vibe for friends or a date. There is a nice peaceful patio in the summer too!
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EIndoor food market!
Lahore Tikka House
1365 Gerrard St EBest Indian food in Toronto.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mahjong Bar
1276 Dundas St WGreat cocktails and music.
Hidden, local spot that has all-day BBQ and dance party every Sunday. Every other day it's a restaurant.
96 locals recommend
Cold Tea
1186 Queen Street WestHidden, local spot that has all-day BBQ and dance party every Sunday. Every other day it's a restaurant.
416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StGreat bar, with rap music and snacks.
Track & Field
582 College StPlay Bocce and shuffle board while you enjoy beer and cocktails.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveGreat local brewery with patio! Excellent people watching.
Poetry Jazz Cafe
1078 Augusta AveGreat live jazz in a cozy spot!
The Ossington
61 Ossington AveSteam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdLocal brewery built in the old rail roundhouse.
Sightseeing
Food, bars, shops, grocery markets. Overall an iconic spot with local vendors and a great hip vibe.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Food, bars, shops, grocery markets. Overall an iconic spot with local vendors and a great hip vibe.
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdPedestrian cobblestone streets with local shops, restaurants in our old Distillery District.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StPedestrian cobblestone streets with local shops, restaurants in our old Distillery District.
Parks & Nature
The perfect place to grab some food or coffee and picnic in the park. On summer weekends this park is packed with locals hanging out all day long.
590 locals recommend
Trinity - Bellwoods
The perfect place to grab some food or coffee and picnic in the park. On summer weekends this park is packed with locals hanging out all day long.
Three great beaches on the peaceful Toronto Island.
Tips:
- take a water taxi (Spadina & Queens Quay) to avoid ferry lines on the way over and then take the ferry back for free.
- if you aren't shy, Hanlan's Point (the nude beach) is actually the best beach. You can shed your bathing suit or not!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Three great beaches on the peaceful Toronto Island.
Tips:
- take a water taxi (Spadina & Queens Quay) to avoid ferry lines on the way over and then take the ferry back for free.
- if you aren't shy, Hanlan's Point (the nude beach) is actually the best beach. You can shed your bathing suit or not!
Large beach in the east end. Streetcar there along Queen St. or bike over!
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
Large beach in the east end. Streetcar there along Queen St. or bike over!
Entertainment & Activities
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayScotiabank Arena
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WRoyal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkFour Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WShopping
Stroll Queen for great shops. From Ossington to Yonge (Eaton Centre Mall).
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestStroll Queen for great shops. From Ossington to Yonge (Eaton Centre Mall).
Yorkville
Upscale shopping area with designer stores along Bloor St.