Guidebook for Toronto
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Good for a quick breakfast for small groups (4 or less). Greasy spoon style breakfast options all at reasonable prices!
22 habitants recommandent
Ok Ok Diner
1128 Queen St EGood for a quick breakfast for small groups (4 or less). Greasy spoon style breakfast options all at reasonable prices!
YAYA is a cozy brunch spot with a menu inspired by a multitude of cuisines ranging from Mexican to Italian to Greek and beyond. The dishes also feature unique twists to traditional brunch fixtures. -BlogTO
12 habitants recommandent
YAYA
186 Queen St EYAYA is a cozy brunch spot with a menu inspired by a multitude of cuisines ranging from Mexican to Italian to Greek and beyond. The dishes also feature unique twists to traditional brunch fixtures. -BlogTO
Good for a small group (5-6 or less) and be prepared to wait in line - unless you are getting there very early (before 9 am) - but it is worth it! CASH ONLY
They offer locally sourced organic food, and plenty of options for vegetarians.
207 habitants recommandent
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveGood for a small group (5-6 or less) and be prepared to wait in line - unless you are getting there very early (before 9 am) - but it is worth it! CASH ONLY
They offer locally sourced organic food, and plenty of options for vegetarians.
Great coffee, great vibe and the closest one to the house! They also offer a ton of delicious baked goods (even for those who are gluten sensitive).
17 habitants recommandent
Remarkable Bean
2242 Queen St EGreat coffee, great vibe and the closest one to the house! They also offer a ton of delicious baked goods (even for those who are gluten sensitive).
Te Aro
983 Queen St ENice patio to sip on a coffee or a treat!
Probably the best pizza I have ever had.
It is a Detroit style deep dish pizza and they have some very interesting varieties. It's a small space so might be hard to get seating for more than 2 people but they do take out and can be delivered using Uber Eats.
45 habitants recommandent
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
1168 Queen St EProbably the best pizza I have ever had.
It is a Detroit style deep dish pizza and they have some very interesting varieties. It's a small space so might be hard to get seating for more than 2 people but they do take out and can be delivered using Uber Eats.
TACOS!! Enough said... oh and they have an awesome outdoor patio.
47 habitants recommandent
Chula Taberna Mexicana
1058 Gerrard St ETACOS!! Enough said... oh and they have an awesome outdoor patio.
The name should tell you exactly what kind of place this is. It is one of my favourite restaurants in the area, I have to stop myself from always going back. It is an Italian restaurant with a very casual and relaxed atmosphere with great service! You will be able to tell you are at the correct restaurant when you see the giant nose that they have decided to hang on the storefront instead of a sign :)
73 habitants recommandent
Gio Rana's Really Really Nice
1220 Queen Street EastThe name should tell you exactly what kind of place this is. It is one of my favourite restaurants in the area, I have to stop myself from always going back. It is an Italian restaurant with a very casual and relaxed atmosphere with great service! You will be able to tell you are at the correct restaurant when you see the giant nose that they have decided to hang on the storefront instead of a sign :)
This is a more pricey option but the food and cocktails are fantastic. Maple Leaf Tavern is an old bar with a contemporary finish - resulting in a really fun atmosphere to have an intimate dinner or a group dinner!
34 habitants recommandent
Maple Leaf Tavern
955 Gerrard St EThis is a more pricey option but the food and cocktails are fantastic. Maple Leaf Tavern is an old bar with a contemporary finish - resulting in a really fun atmosphere to have an intimate dinner or a group dinner!
It is a tapas style menu with a Prohibition-era speakeasy type atmosphere, makes you feel like you've fallen into a cozy 1930's tavern.
39 habitants recommandent
Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St EIt is a tapas style menu with a Prohibition-era speakeasy type atmosphere, makes you feel like you've fallen into a cozy 1930's tavern.
Drinks & Nightlife
Who doesn't like fancy cocktails while listening to 90's alt-rock? They do offer some good looking snacks as well!
38 habitants recommandent
Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St EWho doesn't like fancy cocktails while listening to 90's alt-rock? They do offer some good looking snacks as well!
This Toronto based cider company just opened a Ciderhouse nearby in February 2018. It has double story windows which make for a really cool atmosphere. They serve three ciders which are also available at the LCBO but what is really exciting is that it is also a testing ground for dozens of experimental new ciders.
There is also a big food menu. I suggest grabbing dinner and a flight of ciders here! Always best if you can make reservations to ensure you don't have to wait too long.
21 habitants recommandent
Brickworks Ciderhouse
709 Queen St EThis Toronto based cider company just opened a Ciderhouse nearby in February 2018. It has double story windows which make for a really cool atmosphere. They serve three ciders which are also available at the LCBO but what is really exciting is that it is also a testing ground for dozens of experimental new ciders.
There is also a big food menu. I suggest grabbing dinner and a flight of ciders here! Always best if you can make reservations to ensure you don't have to wait too long.
Really awesome local Brewery and they also serve snacks and have a pretty good brunch menu.
28 habitants recommandent
Eastbound Brewing Company
700 Queen St EReally awesome local Brewery and they also serve snacks and have a pretty good brunch menu.
This is the closest brewery to our house and it has amazing beers and a really cozy atmosphere. They also serve delicious food.
27 habitants recommandent
Radical Road Brewing Co.
1177 Queen St EThis is the closest brewery to our house and it has amazing beers and a really cozy atmosphere. They also serve delicious food.
Another local brewery, this one is usually packed with people having some beer with their dogs!
77 habitants recommandent
Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff DrAnother local brewery, this one is usually packed with people having some beer with their dogs!
Entertainment & Activities
I highly recommend checking out a Blue Jays game while you're in town. You can get really cheap tickets on SeatGiant or StubHub ($15-20 each) and if the weather is nice the dome is open and there is a spectacular view of the city. I recommend getting seats in sections 524-538 so that you get a nice view of the CN tower during the game!!
1459 habitants recommandent
Centre Rogers
1 Blue Jays WayI highly recommend checking out a Blue Jays game while you're in town. You can get really cheap tickets on SeatGiant or StubHub ($15-20 each) and if the weather is nice the dome is open and there is a spectacular view of the city. I recommend getting seats in sections 524-538 so that you get a nice view of the CN tower during the game!!
Improv Comedy show - very highly recommend this, however, it is 19+
156 habitants recommandent
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StImprov Comedy show - very highly recommend this, however, it is 19+
Parks & Nature
The Toronto Islands are located on Lake Ontario and you can catch a ferry to take you there from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The islands offer a full view of the city from across the lake. I suggest bringing snacks and drinks with you!
1035 habitants recommandent
Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are located on Lake Ontario and you can catch a ferry to take you there from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. The islands offer a full view of the city from across the lake. I suggest bringing snacks and drinks with you!
There is a lovely and large beach about 40 min walk from our place. It almost feels as though you are by the ocean - but it's just Lake Ontario! There are a few spots to get food and drinks along the boardwalk as well.
65 habitants recommandent
Ashbridges Skatepark
1420 Lake Shore Blvd EThere is a lovely and large beach about 40 min walk from our place. It almost feels as though you are by the ocean - but it's just Lake Ontario! There are a few spots to get food and drinks along the boardwalk as well.
Sightseeing
The historic Distillery district offers many great dining options as well as local art and shops.
It is a very pleasant 35-minute walk to get there from our house if you're interested in walking! It is where my husband and I got married and you will likely see some of our wedding photos in the house that will make you want to go check it out even more!
1704 habitants recommandent
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe historic Distillery district offers many great dining options as well as local art and shops.
It is a very pleasant 35-minute walk to get there from our house if you're interested in walking! It is where my husband and I got married and you will likely see some of our wedding photos in the house that will make you want to go check it out even more!
Arts & Culture
Very nice museum. If you're interested, certain Fridays of every month they do Friday Night at the ROM and they have DJ's playing and bars set up throughout the museum. You do need to get tickets in advance and you will likely have to wait in line but it is really cool!
2332 habitants recommandent
Musée royal de l'Ontario
100 Queens ParkVery nice museum. If you're interested, certain Fridays of every month they do Friday Night at the ROM and they have DJ's playing and bars set up throughout the museum. You do need to get tickets in advance and you will likely have to wait in line but it is really cool!
The AGO often has very interesting exhibits - definitely worth a stop!
2262 habitants recommandent
Musée des beaux-arts de l'Ontario
317 Dundas St WThe AGO often has very interesting exhibits - definitely worth a stop!
Essentials
Fancy grocery store - they also sell beer and wine at this location.
1112 habitants recommandent
Loblaws
585 Queen St WFancy grocery store - they also sell beer and wine at this location.
Very basic grocery store but it is the closest one to our place and you can find most things you would need there.
24 habitants recommandent
Food Basics
1000 Gerrard St EVery basic grocery store but it is the closest one to our place and you can find most things you would need there.
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WWalmart Gerrard Square (Toronto) Store
1000 Gerrard St E