Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
The Common
1028 Bloor St WGreat for anyone, but especially nice because it is all vegan friendly.
76 locals recommend
The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St WGreat for anyone, but especially nice because it is all vegan friendly.
Home Baking Co.
1242 Bloor St Wamazing vegan cafe with the best donuts I've ever had! great sandwiches, coffee and other baked goods as well.
25 locals recommend
bloomer's on Bloor
873 Bloor St Wamazing vegan cafe with the best donuts I've ever had! great sandwiches, coffee and other baked goods as well.
Really unique and great food fair adapted from Eastern European homemade favourites. Good drink list of local craft and custom cocktail menu.
13 locals recommend
4th and 7
967 Bloor St WReally unique and great food fair adapted from Eastern European homemade favourites. Good drink list of local craft and custom cocktail menu.
Nice back patio, diverse food menu and nice atmosphere for a small group, date, or eating alone.
165 locals recommend
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WNice back patio, diverse food menu and nice atmosphere for a small group, date, or eating alone.
New spot associated with The Emerson [next door] sporting casual Italian foods like classic pasta dishes and meatball sandwiches.
86 locals recommend
Sugo
1281 Bloor St WNew spot associated with The Emerson [next door] sporting casual Italian foods like classic pasta dishes and meatball sandwiches.
Great local spot for affordable and delicious Indian foods, vegan and non-vegan options available.
40 locals recommend
South Indian Dosa Mahal (Bloor/Lansdowne)
1285 Bloor Street WestGreat local spot for affordable and delicious Indian foods, vegan and non-vegan options available.
This is both a great food spot and a great hanging and drinking spot. Pool table and foos ball table in house, as well as tv's playing all the sports, check these guys out!
25 locals recommend
The Dock Ellis
1280 Dundas St WThis is both a great food spot and a great hanging and drinking spot. Pool table and foos ball table in house, as well as tv's playing all the sports, check these guys out!
A great restaurant toting their own brews as well as other local craft and wines. Brewery located next door and open 11am-11pm.
149 locals recommend
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WA great restaurant toting their own brews as well as other local craft and wines. Brewery located next door and open 11am-11pm.
Getting Around
The TTC Dufferin Subway stop is located here. $3.25/adult or daily/weekly/monthly passes available here.
84 locals recommend
Dufferin station
The TTC Dufferin Subway stop is located here. $3.25/adult or daily/weekly/monthly passes available here.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
947 Dovercourt RdGreat local car rental place. =]
Drinks & Nightlife
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street WestArcade bar with an eclectic vibe and good late night pizza!
Downstairs 'dive' bar with a great local vibe and simple drinks, lots of beer and cider options.
16 locals recommend
Unlovable The
Downstairs 'dive' bar with a great local vibe and simple drinks, lots of beer and cider options.
Cafe in the day, open at 730am, cocktail bar at night! When the weather is nice the corner patio is great for coffee to beers to cocktails and people watching!
52 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe & Bar
1430 Dundas St WCafe in the day, open at 730am, cocktail bar at night! When the weather is nice the corner patio is great for coffee to beers to cocktails and people watching!
a kind of secret karaoke spot most nights, pool table, and good for groups or solo visits.
The Abbey Bar & Grill
989 College Sta kind of secret karaoke spot most nights, pool table, and good for groups or solo visits.
Great local bar with upstairs arcade room free and with Skeeball! Rotating taps and great pizza in house!
62 locals recommend
The Greater Good
229 Geary AveGreat local bar with upstairs arcade room free and with Skeeball! Rotating taps and great pizza in house!
Sightseeing
Take a ride up the elevator and see the city from above! There is a glass floor area and an observation deck, and great sights!
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdTake a ride up the elevator and see the city from above! There is a glass floor area and an observation deck, and great sights!
Great views of the city, often amazing showcases inside, beautiful old area.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceGreat views of the city, often amazing showcases inside, beautiful old area.
Parks & Nature
The Islands are great for a day trip! Take the city ferry across for $7/return per adult and spend the day at the various beaches, restaurants, the pier, and checking out the small neighbourhood that resides there. Bikes are for rent on the island too.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
The Islands are great for a day trip! Take the city ferry across for $7/return per adult and spend the day at the various beaches, restaurants, the pier, and checking out the small neighbourhood that resides there. Bikes are for rent on the island too.
A block south of the house, a small park with a farmer's market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm all year around, hockey rink and skate rental in the winter, and generous space to enjoy some quiet in the city.
208 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin StA block south of the house, a small park with a farmer's market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm all year around, hockey rink and skate rental in the winter, and generous space to enjoy some quiet in the city.
Iconic inner city park with loads of space to enjoy nice days laying on the grass, watching dogs play in the dog bowl, tennis, baseball games, or hockey in the winter. In the heart of the west end, this is also great for people watching and picnics.
590 locals recommend
Trinity - Bellwoods
Iconic inner city park with loads of space to enjoy nice days laying on the grass, watching dogs play in the dog bowl, tennis, baseball games, or hockey in the winter. In the heart of the west end, this is also great for people watching and picnics.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WRoyal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkMuseum and art gallery, various exhibits all year.
Essentials
The Gold City Fruit Market
1001 Bloor St WGreat for fruits and select herbs and vegetables
Bloor Court Village Market
868 Bloor St WBest place for vegetables for home cooking.