Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Discover a vibrant culinary landscape featuring an array of bakeries, eateries, fine dining establishments, and bustling farmers markets. Indulge in delectable pastries and artisanal breads from charming bakeries, savor diverse flavors from local eateries offering global cuisines, and elevate your dining experience with exquisite meals at renowned fine dining establishments. Don't miss the opportunity to explore the freshest local produce and artisanal goods at bustling farmers markets, showcasing the city's rich culinary diversity.
They Roast their coffee in house, and have great loose teas.
Just a few min walk, west on Bloor Street
17 moradores locais recomendam
Outpost Coffee Roasters Ltd
1578 Bloor St WThey Roast their coffee in house, and have great loose teas.
Just a few min walk, west on Bloor Street
Local Favorite! Located in the flourishing neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, Defina is a bustling wood fired pizzeria. Inspired by rustic tradition, they offer a blistering thin Napoletana-style dough, a crispier firm Roma-style crust or for an adventurous palate, the ancient grain Kamut.
At Defina, their warmth and communal energy is what makes them a popular host for our friends and neighbours. Local patrons and visitors alike meet for our weekly Defina Night Specials: good value, great quality and friendly service.
321 Roncesvalles Ave
M6R 2M6
416-534-4414
HOURS
Monday: 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 12pm - 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 10:30 Sunday: 12pm - 9:30pm
69 moradores locais recomendam
Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveLocal Favorite! Located in the flourishing neighbourhood of Roncesvalles Village, Defina is a bustling wood fired pizzeria. Inspired by rustic tradition, they offer a blistering thin Napoletana-style dough, a crispier firm Roma-style crust or for an adventurous palate, the ancient grain Kamut.
At Defina, their warmth and communal energy is what makes them a popular host for our friends and neighbours. Local patrons and visitors alike meet for our weekly Defina Night Specials: good value, great quality and friendly service.
321 Roncesvalles Ave
M6R 2M6
416-534-4414
HOURS
Monday: 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday to Thursday: 12pm - 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 12pm - 10:30 Sunday: 12pm - 9:30pm
All Day Breaky- Incredible HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS $14.95
The house speciality: 2 sunny eggs on a corn tortilla with spicy green & red salsa, re-fried black beans with side guacamole, ancho jam, toasted baguette – with salad or homefries.
1645 QUEEN ST WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO 416-537-4893
EASYRESTAURANT@HOTMAIL.COM . OPEN DAILY AT 9 AM | CLOSE 4 PM ON WEEKENDS
57 moradores locais recomendam
Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St WAll Day Breaky- Incredible HUEVOS DIVORCIADOS $14.95
The house speciality: 2 sunny eggs on a corn tortilla with spicy green & red salsa, re-fried black beans with side guacamole, ancho jam, toasted baguette – with salad or homefries.
1645 QUEEN ST WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO 416-537-4893
EASYRESTAURANT@HOTMAIL.COM . OPEN DAILY AT 9 AM | CLOSE 4 PM ON WEEKENDS
Susur Lee is one of Toronto's Top Chef's- and the Singapore Slaw is NOT to be missed! One of our favourite Friday night hot spots, located in the restaurant district of King West.
230 moradores locais recomendam
Lee
497 King St WSusur Lee is one of Toronto's Top Chef's- and the Singapore Slaw is NOT to be missed! One of our favourite Friday night hot spots, located in the restaurant district of King West.
Its delicious. Every last morsel. Also a fave King Street hot spot. Buca Osteria & Enoteca opened in 2009 and since then Chef Director Rob Gentile has been internationally celebrated for Buca's locally sourced, constantly changing menu. Ingredients are seasonal and source specific where the “nose to tail” philosophy of cooking is embraced. Guests are drawn to return for the warm hospitality and artisanal fare, including famed house-cured meats, pizza, and pasta, inspired by the classic traditions of Italy with a contemporary culinary touch. Consistently rated one of Canada’s top restaurants by critics since its opening, Buca is a modern classic built on the perfect balance of old world
48 moradores locais recomendam
Buca Osteria & Bar
Its delicious. Every last morsel. Also a fave King Street hot spot. Buca Osteria & Enoteca opened in 2009 and since then Chef Director Rob Gentile has been internationally celebrated for Buca's locally sourced, constantly changing menu. Ingredients are seasonal and source specific where the “nose to tail” philosophy of cooking is embraced. Guests are drawn to return for the warm hospitality and artisanal fare, including famed house-cured meats, pizza, and pasta, inspired by the classic traditions of Italy with a contemporary culinary touch. Consistently rated one of Canada’s top restaurants by critics since its opening, Buca is a modern classic built on the perfect balance of old world
Farmer's Market:
Saturdays from 5am / 3pm
South Market:
Tuesday - Thursday - 8am / 6pm
Fridays - 8am / 7pm
Saturdays - 5am / 5 pm . http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
1398 moradores locais recomendam
Mercado de St. Lawrence
93 Front St EFarmer's Market:
Saturdays from 5am / 3pm
South Market:
Tuesday - Thursday - 8am / 6pm
Fridays - 8am / 7pm
Saturdays - 5am / 5 pm . http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/
Internationally inspired, locally sourced vegan fare served in a calm eatery with an open kitchen. PAY WHAT YOU CAN!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Avelo Restaurant
51 St Nicholas StInternationally inspired, locally sourced vegan fare served in a calm eatery with an open kitchen. PAY WHAT YOU CAN!
This rustic, snug spot features Spanish- & Italian-style dishes, plus cured meats & cheeses.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Campo
244 Jane StThis rustic, snug spot features Spanish- & Italian-style dishes, plus cured meats & cheeses.
Exposed-brick cafe offering espresso drinks & pastries, plus wood-fired pizza & wines.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Lit Espresso Bar
221 Roncesvalles AveExposed-brick cafe offering espresso drinks & pastries, plus wood-fired pizza & wines.
Casual Italian fare & old-world wines served in a chic minimalist space with tables and bar seating.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Bricco Kitchen And Wine Bar
3047 Dundas St WCasual Italian fare & old-world wines served in a chic minimalist space with tables and bar seating.
Bisha Hotel Toronto
80 Blue Jays WayICONIC VIEWS OF THE CITY_ inspirational!
Essentials
FRESH LOCAL ORGANIC CHEAP AWESOME https://thesweetpotato.ca/
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday-Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm
91 moradores locais recomendam
2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont StFRESH LOCAL ORGANIC CHEAP AWESOME https://thesweetpotato.ca/
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9am-8pm
Thursday-Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.619 queen st west for your beer and wine needs. 🍷
Parks & Nature
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year. Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Summer: Shakespeare in the park: http://bit.ly/2tU3oBd
http://www.highparktoronto.com/
494 moradores locais recomendam
High Park Subway Station
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year. Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Summer: Shakespeare in the park: http://bit.ly/2tU3oBd
http://www.highparktoronto.com/
Parque Trinity Bellwoods
790 Queen St WArts & Culture
Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology. Royal Ontario Museum
Address:
100 Queen’s Park, Toronto,
ON M5S 2C6
Telephone: 416.586.8000
2332 moradores locais recomendam
Museu Real de Ontário
100 Queens ParkOpened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology. Royal Ontario Museum
Address:
100 Queen’s Park, Toronto,
ON M5S 2C6
Telephone: 416.586.8000
Sala Roy Thomson
60 Simcoe StShopping
Mjölk (Milk) is pure, honest, and essential.
Started in 2009 by husband-and-wife team John and Juli Baker, Mjölk is a lifestyle shop and gallery, representing work with an emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship, and timelessness.We look to our daily lives to find inspiration for the products we carry. In our view, there is a beauty to be found in even the most simple, everyday tools.
Our gallery exhibits work by artists and artisans from Scandinavia and Japan, and we have worked on several exclusive product collections, all of which explore the theme of daily ritual. Each collection is a collaboration between Mjölk and a prominent international designer, and produced locally by artisans
19 moradores locais recomendam
Mjolk
2959 Dundas St WMjölk (Milk) is pure, honest, and essential.
Started in 2009 by husband-and-wife team John and Juli Baker, Mjölk is a lifestyle shop and gallery, representing work with an emphasis on functionality, craftsmanship, and timelessness.We look to our daily lives to find inspiration for the products we carry. In our view, there is a beauty to be found in even the most simple, everyday tools.
Our gallery exhibits work by artists and artisans from Scandinavia and Japan, and we have worked on several exclusive product collections, all of which explore the theme of daily ritual. Each collection is a collaboration between Mjölk and a prominent international designer, and produced locally by artisans
Drinks & Nightlife
PING PONG! SPiN TORONTO IS A 12,000 SQ FT PING PONG SOCIAL CLUB LOCATED AT 461 KING STREET WEST IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO! THE CLUB BOASTS 2 FULLY LICENSED BARS, 12 PING PONG TABLES, COCKTAIL MENU, FULL FOOD MENU, A LOUNGE AND A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE MORE OBSESSED PLAYERS, BUT NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE PART IN ALL THAT SPIN HAS GOING ON; EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS, PRIVATE PING PONG INSTRUCTION CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE, DJ’S, BAR AND KITCHEN SPECIALS, STUDENT NIGHTS, INDUSTRY NIGHTS, AND GENERAL PONG PARTY VIBES 7 DAYS A WEEK. MONDAY
NOON - 1AM
TUESDAY
NOON - 1AM
WEDNESDAY
NOON - 1AM
THURSDAY
NOON - 2AM
FRIDAY
NOON - 2AM
SATURDAY
NOON - 2AM
SUNDAY
NOON - 1AM
155 moradores locais recomendam
SPIN Toronto
PING PONG! SPiN TORONTO IS A 12,000 SQ FT PING PONG SOCIAL CLUB LOCATED AT 461 KING STREET WEST IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO! THE CLUB BOASTS 2 FULLY LICENSED BARS, 12 PING PONG TABLES, COCKTAIL MENU, FULL FOOD MENU, A LOUNGE AND A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE MORE OBSESSED PLAYERS, BUT NOT NECESSARY TO TAKE PART IN ALL THAT SPIN HAS GOING ON; EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS, PRIVATE PING PONG INSTRUCTION CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE, DJ’S, BAR AND KITCHEN SPECIALS, STUDENT NIGHTS, INDUSTRY NIGHTS, AND GENERAL PONG PARTY VIBES 7 DAYS A WEEK. MONDAY
NOON - 1AM
TUESDAY
NOON - 1AM
WEDNESDAY
NOON - 1AM
THURSDAY
NOON - 2AM
FRIDAY
NOON - 2AM
SATURDAY
NOON - 2AM
SUNDAY
NOON - 1AM
MicroBrewery & Resto (great food)
WELCOME TO THE INDIE ALEHOUSE BREWING COMPANY.
We make and serve beer. Not cocktails. Not shots. Not Caesars or Martinis. It’s not that kind of place and that’s fine with us.
We’re not fans of rules, beer style guidelines, or people telling us what we can or can’t do. Our beers and food reflect this attitude and our quest to make something that will leave an impression. http://www.indiealehouse.com/food/#food-detail
119 moradores locais recomendam
Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St WMicroBrewery & Resto (great food)
WELCOME TO THE INDIE ALEHOUSE BREWING COMPANY.
We make and serve beer. Not cocktails. Not shots. Not Caesars or Martinis. It’s not that kind of place and that’s fine with us.
We’re not fans of rules, beer style guidelines, or people telling us what we can or can’t do. Our beers and food reflect this attitude and our quest to make something that will leave an impression. http://www.indiealehouse.com/food/#food-detail
Close by- great patio, tv's to watch the game. Cheap and cheerful
30 moradores locais recomendam
The Mugshot Tavern
1729 Bloor St WClose by- great patio, tv's to watch the game. Cheap and cheerful
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St WRooftop patio
Live music, lots of great restaurants- a great place to tour during the day or night!
1704 moradores locais recomendam
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StLive music, lots of great restaurants- a great place to tour during the day or night!
Intimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
71 moradores locais recomendam
Reservoir Lounge
52 Wellington St EIntimate basement joint with live jazz, swing & blues 5 nights a week, late-night tapas & cocktails.
Getting Around
Steps from this Air B and B!
Day Pass$12.50
Group / Family Day Passes are available for use on Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holidays.
Weekly PassAdult Senior (65+) and Student (13-19)
$43.7 $34.75
Cash single fare
$3.50 $2.50
https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Prices/Prices.jsp
37 moradores locais recomendam
Keele Station
21 Keele StSteps from this Air B and B!
Day Pass$12.50
Group / Family Day Passes are available for use on Saturday, Sunday, or statutory holidays.
Weekly PassAdult Senior (65+) and Student (13-19)
$43.7 $34.75
Cash single fare
$3.50 $2.50
https://www.ttc.ca/Fares_and_passes/Prices/Prices.jsp