Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Southern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting plus wine on tap
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland StSouthern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting plus wine on tap
Sister restaurant to Grand Electric. Hipster, BBQ restaurant! Fantastic food, great prices, very casual atmosphere
102 locals recommend
Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock AveSister restaurant to Grand Electric. Hipster, BBQ restaurant! Fantastic food, great prices, very casual atmosphere
A little farther afield but if you find yourself in this neck of the woods, definitely go!! One of out faves in the city. Hipster, Taco and Bourbon bar with an outdoor patio. Open for lunch and dinner. Inexpensive, great atmosphere and the food and drinks are off the hook
292 locals recommend
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WA little farther afield but if you find yourself in this neck of the woods, definitely go!! One of out faves in the city. Hipster, Taco and Bourbon bar with an outdoor patio. Open for lunch and dinner. Inexpensive, great atmosphere and the food and drinks are off the hook
Modern tavern offering up American fare & classic cocktails in a trendy atmosphere. Late night kitchen
84 locals recommend
Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WModern tavern offering up American fare & classic cocktails in a trendy atmosphere. Late night kitchen
Asian-inspired subs, sandwiches, tacos & steamed buns spiced to order in a snug & lively location
147 locals recommend
Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WAsian-inspired subs, sandwiches, tacos & steamed buns spiced to order in a snug & lively location
The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WRated Toronto's best burger
Fresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.Fantastic, local vegetarian/vegan restaurant.
Bakery cafe right across the street from the condo. You can see it from the window. :-)
45 locals recommend
Brioche Dorée
222 Bay StreetBakery cafe right across the street from the condo. You can see it from the window. :-)
Great for a special occasion. The best (and most expensive) steak I've ever had...bar none. Dress attire recommended but classy casual works too. Reservations recommended as well
138 locals recommend
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StGreat for a special occasion. The best (and most expensive) steak I've ever had...bar none. Dress attire recommended but classy casual works too. Reservations recommended as well
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Located just down the street from the condo. Reservations are recommended. Parent restaurant to bar Buca on Portland St. If you can't get a table at Buca, try your luck at bar Buca across the street.
153 locals recommend
Buca
604 King St WOne of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Located just down the street from the condo. Reservations are recommended. Parent restaurant to bar Buca on Portland St. If you can't get a table at Buca, try your luck at bar Buca across the street.
This cozy little Italian Bistro is one of our favourite spots in the city. Classy casual atmosphere with share tables, a gorgeous wine bar and morning coffee bar. Open from 8am until 2am. The chef, Rob Gentile is one of the best in the city. A reasonably priced gastronomic experience in a very cool setting
126 locals recommend
Bar Buca
2 Portland StThis cozy little Italian Bistro is one of our favourite spots in the city. Classy casual atmosphere with share tables, a gorgeous wine bar and morning coffee bar. Open from 8am until 2am. The chef, Rob Gentile is one of the best in the city. A reasonably priced gastronomic experience in a very cool setting
Drinks & Nightlife
Lavelle
627 King St WRelaxed 3-storey haunt with a wide selection of craft beer on tap, plus a creative menu of pub fare.
121 locals recommend
Bar Hop
391 King St WRelaxed 3-storey haunt with a wide selection of craft beer on tap, plus a creative menu of pub fare.
Upscale pub/bar just down the road. Really decent food and nice atmosphere
31 locals recommend
Banknote Bar
663 King Street WestUpscale pub/bar just down the road. Really decent food and nice atmosphere
Toronto's oldest pub. Located on the corner of King and Bathurst. Typical, old school pub with a couple of pool tables and a great outdoor patio.
65 locals recommend
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WToronto's oldest pub. Located on the corner of King and Bathurst. Typical, old school pub with a couple of pool tables and a great outdoor patio.
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe quintessential Toronto Sightseeing building
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry to Toronto Island. One of the best views back at the city. Bikes for hire if you want to tour around. Head to centre island as a great starting point.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry to Toronto Island. One of the best views back at the city. Bikes for hire if you want to tour around. Head to centre island as a great starting point.
Arts & Culture
Ontario College of Art & Design Definitely worth the walk down McCaul street to check out the amazing unique architecture of the OCAD Building
64 locals recommend
OCAD University
100 McCaul StOntario College of Art & Design Definitely worth the walk down McCaul street to check out the amazing unique architecture of the OCAD Building
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WEssentials
Organic, gluten free and natural foods. Located just past spadina
21 locals recommend
Noah's Natural Foods
430 King St WOrganic, gluten free and natural foods. Located just past spadina
Gourmet grocer for local & organic produce & packaged foods, plus a cafe, deli, coffee shop & patio
92 locals recommend
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.Gourmet grocer for local & organic produce & packaged foods, plus a cafe, deli, coffee shop & patio
The Kitchen Table
705 King St WSmall, high end grocery store with local goods
Where to go to get wine, beer and spirits. Short walk down the street from the condo at King and Spadina. Canada has some pretty socialist laws regarding the sale of alcohol. Hours listed below. If you miss them, you're out of luck. Tuesday9:30AM–11PM Wednesday9:30AM–11PM Thursday9:30AM–11PM Friday9:30AM–11PM Saturday9:30AM–11PM Sunday11AM–6PM Monday9:30AM–11PM
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Where to go to get wine, beer and spirits. Short walk down the street from the condo at King and Spadina. Canada has some pretty socialist laws regarding the sale of alcohol. Hours listed below. If you miss them, you're out of luck. Tuesday9:30AM–11PM Wednesday9:30AM–11PM Thursday9:30AM–11PM Friday9:30AM–11PM Saturday9:30AM–11PM Sunday11AM–6PM Monday9:30AM–11PM
Entertainment & Activities
Bay St at Air Canada Centre
Home of the Maple Leafs
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayHome of the Blue Jays and Toronto Argo's
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd