Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Organic and pasture-raised meats, slightly on the pricier side but the food quality and super friendly staff make up for it. Also, this place is an oyster bar, but I haven't tried them yet.
Paradise Steak House & Oyster Bar
678 Sheppard Ave EOrganic and pasture-raised meats, slightly on the pricier side but the food quality and super friendly staff make up for it. Also, this place is an oyster bar, but I haven't tried them yet.
Pusateri's Fine Foods
57 Yorkville AveGourmet food and friendly staff
Han Ba Tang
4862 Yonge StKorean bar and restaurant: traditional Korean with a modern twist
Sushi Bong
5 Northtown WayTake out only, inexpensive fresh Japanese food
South St. Burger
260 King St EOrganic meats, fresh toppings, gourmet burgers and sausage dogs.
Izakaya japanese food melts in your mouth, lively and entertaining atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Kinka Izakaya
4775 Yonge StIzakaya japanese food melts in your mouth, lively and entertaining atmosphere.
Authentic thai food in a hip restaurant - one of my favourite in Toronto!
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StAuthentic thai food in a hip restaurant - one of my favourite in Toronto!
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveBest brunch in Toronto, with average prices!
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveMy favourite place to enjoy a cuban sandwich in Toronto!
On the expensive side, however, if you are looking for haute cuisine and French cottage charm, this is definitely the place!
16 locals recommend
Auberge du Pommier
4150 Yonge StOn the expensive side, however, if you are looking for haute cuisine and French cottage charm, this is definitely the place!
Authentic Japanese cheesecake, I highly recommend the Original and Angel Hat cakes. Beware, the lineups can be long and I suggest going during a weekday.
59 locals recommend
Uncle Tetsu
595 Bay St.Authentic Japanese cheesecake, I highly recommend the Original and Angel Hat cakes. Beware, the lineups can be long and I suggest going during a weekday.
Jerusalem Restaurant
4777 Leslie StGood food
I have tried the entire taco menu and my recommendations are: fish tacos, guac and nachos, shrimp hard shell tacos.
40 locals recommend
Barrio Coreano
690 Bloor St WI have tried the entire taco menu and my recommendations are: fish tacos, guac and nachos, shrimp hard shell tacos.
Nomé Izakaya
4848 Yonge StOysters for a dollar on Tues and Wed!
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WAuthentically made broth and hand made noodles!
Sweet O'Clock
5461 Yonge StThe Captain's Boil
5313 Yonge StI hear the spicy shrimp is delicious!
Taro's Fish
800 Sheppard Ave EFresh fish delivered every morning. Authentic Japanese restaurant!
Freshly squeezed orange juice and bottomless coffee. Not on the expensive side, and they are generous with their portions.
Sunshine Spot
796 Sheppard Ave EFreshly squeezed orange juice and bottomless coffee. Not on the expensive side, and they are generous with their portions.
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
691 Bloor St WInexpensive and authentic Korean food
Tabülè Middle Eastern Cuisine
2009 Yonge StGreat food!
Jasmine soft serve, almond tofu soft serve, whisky green tea gelato, soursop sherbet, etc..
30 locals recommend
Kekou Gelato
394 Queen St WJasmine soft serve, almond tofu soft serve, whisky green tea gelato, soursop sherbet, etc..
The Burger's Priest
3280 Dufferin StBest burgers i've ever tasted!
ShareTea
15 Northtown WayPopular Taiwanese bubble tea cafe right around the corner from the condo!
Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill
2901 Bayview AveNice brunch place!
Sin & Redemption
136 McCaul StGreat beer selection in a European style pub/lounge!!
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveAuthentic pho!
Fresh Off The Boat
404 Queen St WDeep fried soft shell sandwich is a must!
Grab a freshly made pizza if you are hungry, open late at night. They make good crust and staff is friendly.
141 locals recommend
Pizza Pizza
340 Front St WGrab a freshly made pizza if you are hungry, open late at night. They make good crust and staff is friendly.
McDonald's
1125 Sheppard Ave EOpen 24 hours! I love their new management!
Pick up a sub sandwich to eat on the way, walking distance from the condo. Wide variety of different sandwiches. Inexpensive.
137 locals recommend
Subway
42 Eglinton Avenue WestPick up a sub sandwich to eat on the way, walking distance from the condo. Wide variety of different sandwiches. Inexpensive.
Grab a slice of pizza on the way home or on your way out. They make a variety of different pizzas, and you can customize your pizzas (gluten free option and vegetarian available).
141 locals recommend
Pizza Pizza
340 Front St WGrab a slice of pizza on the way home or on your way out. They make a variety of different pizzas, and you can customize your pizzas (gluten free option and vegetarian available).
Peking Man Restaurant
1108 Sheppard Ave EEasier to walk there. Known for their peking duck.
Very good deal for what you pay for, good Tom yum soups ($5 bowl), padsew, padthai, clean place.
9 locals recommend
Thai Express
9045 Airport RdVery good deal for what you pay for, good Tom yum soups ($5 bowl), padsew, padthai, clean place.
Authentic Italian gelato ($4 per scoop) and coffee are great! Slightly on the pricier side though.
21 locals recommend
Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe
2232 Bloor St WAuthentic Italian gelato ($4 per scoop) and coffee are great! Slightly on the pricier side though.
Found in a bookstore - Chapters Indigo - you can enjoy your coffee/tea and read a magazine.
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
2901 Bayview AveFound in a bookstore - Chapters Indigo - you can enjoy your coffee/tea and read a magazine.
High quality steaks. Wine pairing advice from friendly staff. Classy atmosphere. Family friendly. On the pricey side, but a nice place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
31 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Leslie Street
1977 Leslie StreetHigh quality steaks. Wine pairing advice from friendly staff. Classy atmosphere. Family friendly. On the pricey side, but a nice place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary.
CASA manila
879 York Mills RdWarm atmosphere and delicious foods!!
All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant. Nice place to eat fresh sushi. Lunch is about $15, but they may have raised their prices and I recommend checking.
15 locals recommend
Sushi Legend North York 糰長壽司 北約克店
11 Ravel RdAll-you-can-eat sushi restaurant. Nice place to eat fresh sushi. Lunch is about $15, but they may have raised their prices and I recommend checking.
Typical Hong Kong style restaurant serving authentic chinese food and Western food. You can pay $15 per person and try their lobsters and steamed fish.
Tasty Delight 新斗餐房
149 Ravel RdTypical Hong Kong style restaurant serving authentic chinese food and Western food. You can pay $15 per person and try their lobsters and steamed fish.
Just great thai food to try here. One of my favourite thai restaurants near the condo.
6 locals recommend
Linda Modern Thai
11 Karl Fraser RoadJust great thai food to try here. One of my favourite thai restaurants near the condo.
A nice restaurant great for couples and families who want to celebrate a special occasion.
7 locals recommend
Milestones Grill and Bar
A nice restaurant great for couples and families who want to celebrate a special occasion.
Parks & Nature
Don Valley Park
Easy-moderate hiking to a beautiful lake in the conservation area. One of my favourite hikes in the area!
27 locals recommend
Crawford Lake Conservation Area
3115 Conservation RdEasy-moderate hiking to a beautiful lake in the conservation area. One of my favourite hikes in the area!
Beautiful clear water, good hiking, underwater shipwrecks, scuba diving spots, lighthouses, etc..
218 locals recommend
Tobermory
Beautiful clear water, good hiking, underwater shipwrecks, scuba diving spots, lighthouses, etc..
Good camping and canoeing, sights of beautiful flora and fauna.
255 locals recommend
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario 60Good camping and canoeing, sights of beautiful flora and fauna.
Best beach sand, pick up beach volleyball over the summer, bbq, bicycling and events happening on this beach.
65 locals recommend
Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd EBest beach sand, pick up beach volleyball over the summer, bbq, bicycling and events happening on this beach.
Bluffers Park
1 Brimley Rd SNice beach but it can get very busy. Good hikes though!
Beautiful park, well kept grounds, free yoga and farmer's market, etc.
111 locals recommend
Edwards Gardens
755 Lawrence Ave EBeautiful park, well kept grounds, free yoga and farmer's market, etc.
Shopping
CF Fairview Mall
1800 Sheppard Ave EBayview Village Shopping Centre
2901 Bayview AveClean and upscale
Listo's No Frills
3555 Don Mills RdGrocery store. Slightly on the pricier side, but the fruit and vegetables are fresh. You can sometimes find deals like $7.99/lb lobsters (seasonal).
10 locals recommend
Longo's York Mills
808 York Mills RdGrocery store. Slightly on the pricier side, but the fruit and vegetables are fresh. You can sometimes find deals like $7.99/lb lobsters (seasonal).
A shopping mall with high end and boutique shops. You will also find top restaurants alike, e.g. Mark McEwan's Fabbrica restaurant.
118 locals recommend
CF Shops at Don Mills
1090 Don Mills Rd.A shopping mall with high end and boutique shops. You will also find top restaurants alike, e.g. Mark McEwan's Fabbrica restaurant.
Getting Around
Leslie Station
Bessarion station
Arts & Culture
Fort York
Native Indian history and story of the European settlements.
One of the largest museums in Canada, beautiful and educational!
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkOne of the largest museums in Canada, beautiful and educational!
Only 10 mins by car from the condo without traffic, Ontario Science Centre is a lot of fun for kids and adults. It does take an entire day to visit. You can pack a lunch and they have lockers there for you. Parking is $10 for the day. Cafeteria and IMAX theatres are also available. Without the Citypass, the adult fare is normally $13 (but can go as low as $9 during some seasons so check the website).
426 locals recommend
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Only 10 mins by car from the condo without traffic, Ontario Science Centre is a lot of fun for kids and adults. It does take an entire day to visit. You can pack a lunch and they have lockers there for you. Parking is $10 for the day. Cafeteria and IMAX theatres are also available. Without the Citypass, the adult fare is normally $13 (but can go as low as $9 during some seasons so check the website).
A nice historic house that tells a story of the past in Toronto. Beautiful architecture and concerts in the garden (paid) on Monday nights.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceA nice historic house that tells a story of the past in Toronto. Beautiful architecture and concerts in the garden (paid) on Monday nights.
Entertainment & Activities
Archetypal architecture of Old Toronto and great places to eat and drink.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StArchetypal architecture of Old Toronto and great places to eat and drink.
Sightseeing
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay WBeautiful view of Lake Ontario and Centre Island.
Fashion District
Generally a nice place to walk around
Old Jewish neighbourhood turned into eclectic place with cute little shops and good eats.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Old Jewish neighbourhood turned into eclectic place with cute little shops and good eats.
Baked goods and fresh produce brought in by farmers in a revitalized part of Toronto ...
275 locals recommend
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveBaked goods and fresh produce brought in by farmers in a revitalized part of Toronto ...
People contest you can find the best peameal bacon in Toronto!
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EPeople contest you can find the best peameal bacon in Toronto!
Collingwood
Nice little shops and a beach!
Nice shops on the main street, beautiful gardens and architecture.
628 locals recommend
Niagara on the Lake
Nice shops on the main street, beautiful gardens and architecture.
Serene lake views and cute little coffee shops, great swimming, nice hikes, relaxing and peaceful...
12 locals recommend
Muskoka Lakes
Serene lake views and cute little coffee shops, great swimming, nice hikes, relaxing and peaceful...