Guidebook for Toronto

Brenna And Avsky
Brenna And Avsky
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Cafe, bar and restaurant that focuses on using local foods in their menu. They are big supporters of Toronto's art and music culture, and you'll come across art/music events happening here.
194 místní doporučují
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 místní doporučují
Cafe, bar and restaurant that focuses on using local foods in their menu. They are big supporters of Toronto's art and music culture, and you'll come across art/music events happening here.
awesome gelato! also a cafe and bistro.
20 místní doporučují
Boreal Gelato
1312 Queen Street West
20 místní doporučují
awesome gelato! also a cafe and bistro.
great coffee!
103 místní doporučují
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St W
103 místní doporučují
great coffee!
very good coffee, one of our faves. Has an industrial-Parisan vibe to it. also good pastries, handmade on-site. Mmm, chocolate croissants~
51 místní doporučují
The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St W
51 místní doporučují
very good coffee, one of our faves. Has an industrial-Parisan vibe to it. also good pastries, handmade on-site. Mmm, chocolate croissants~
Indian food, roti, samosa, pekora, biryani.
Glory of India
1407 Queen St W
Indian food, roti, samosa, pekora, biryani.
cafe, bar, restaurant
538 místní doporučují
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 místní doporučují
cafe, bar, restaurant
Try gourmet doughnuts~
53 místní doporučují
Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St W
53 místní doporučují
Try gourmet doughnuts~
Indian and Tibetan restaurant-- great food and lovely patio.
27 místní doporučují
Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St W
27 místní doporučují
Indian and Tibetan restaurant-- great food and lovely patio.
the best ramen i've ever had
46 místní doporučují
Ramen Isshin
421 College St
46 místní doporučují
the best ramen i've ever had
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Expect a loud atmosphere with graffiti all over the walls-- in a charming kind of way.
131 místní doporučují
Sneaky Dee's
431 College St
131 místní doporučují
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Expect a loud atmosphere with graffiti all over the walls-- in a charming kind of way.
great ice cream spot, as well as baked goods and general yummy sweet things
29 místní doporučují
Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St W
29 místní doporučují
great ice cream spot, as well as baked goods and general yummy sweet things
Famous quick/to-go Poutine with a variety of toppings to choose from
71 místní doporučují
Smoke's Poutinerie
203 Dundas St E
71 místní doporučují
Famous quick/to-go Poutine with a variety of toppings to choose from
Quick place to grab a burrito
32 místní doporučují
Fat Bastard Burrito
628 King St W
32 místní doporučují
Quick place to grab a burrito
Have you ever tried a Sushi Burrito?
7 místní doporučují
Rolltation Sushi Burrito
207 Dundas St W
7 místní doporučují
Have you ever tried a Sushi Burrito?
an amazing vegetarian/vegan/health conscious restaurant with super tasty food. You can eat-in or take your food to-go to enjoy it in the nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park just behind the restaurant.
143 místní doporučují
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street West
143 místní doporučují
an amazing vegetarian/vegan/health conscious restaurant with super tasty food. You can eat-in or take your food to-go to enjoy it in the nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park just behind the restaurant.
A "vegan junk-food" restaurant
33 místní doporučují
Doomie's
1265 Queen St W
33 místní doporučují
A "vegan junk-food" restaurant
15 místní doporučují
Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi
584 Bloor St W
15 místní doporučují
Slow-cooked Mexican cuisine, "Quesadilla-cafe". Artisanal food including handmade corn tortillas and drinks ranging from cocktails to rich hot chocolates. Lovely little patio for the summer months but the interior is equally as lovely.
9 místní doporučují
Maizal
110 Ossington Ave
9 místní doporučují
Slow-cooked Mexican cuisine, "Quesadilla-cafe". Artisanal food including handmade corn tortillas and drinks ranging from cocktails to rich hot chocolates. Lovely little patio for the summer months but the interior is equally as lovely.
takeaway plant-based fresh bar; smoothies, juices, salads, grain-bowls, soups. and more
29 místní doporučují
Bolt Fresh Bar
1170 Queen St W
29 místní doporučují
takeaway plant-based fresh bar; smoothies, juices, salads, grain-bowls, soups. and more
Mexican/taco restaurant and bar, they carry a wide selection of bourbon for the bourbon enthusiast. This place can get pretty busy around supper~
292 místní doporučují
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St W
292 místní doporučují
Mexican/taco restaurant and bar, they carry a wide selection of bourbon for the bourbon enthusiast. This place can get pretty busy around supper~
BBQ grill and bar
102 místní doporučují
Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock Ave
102 místní doporučují
BBQ grill and bar
Argentinian Yerba Mate Cafe, as well as coffee, sandwiches, soups, and handmade empanadas. Their soy milk mate lattes are the besssssttttt.
31 místní doporučují
El Almacen
1720 Queen St W
31 místní doporučují
Argentinian Yerba Mate Cafe, as well as coffee, sandwiches, soups, and handmade empanadas. Their soy milk mate lattes are the besssssttttt.
A good place to go for brunch style food nearby; coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a small patio in the back if you're looking for a cozy lounge spot in the summer.
29 místní doporučují
Rustic Cosmo Cafe
1278 Queen St W
29 místní doporučují
A good place to go for brunch style food nearby; coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a small patio in the back if you're looking for a cozy lounge spot in the summer.
A seafood focused restaurant
9 místní doporučují
The Commodore
1265 Queen Street West
9 místní doporučují
A seafood focused restaurant
A patisserie/desert shop near Trinity Bellwoods Park for your sweet-tooth needs
183 místní doporučují
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St W
183 místní doporučují
A patisserie/desert shop near Trinity Bellwoods Park for your sweet-tooth needs
This snug take-out spot offers vegetarian sandwiches, vegan soups, juices, smoothies & more
38 místní doporučují
Veghed
1199 Dundas St W
38 místní doporučují
This snug take-out spot offers vegetarian sandwiches, vegan soups, juices, smoothies & more
Ethiopian cafe serving coffee that is hand roasted every half hour throughout the day, either as a traditional ceremony or as a quick modern espresso poured instantly. They also offer delicious food such as samosas and sweet or savory crepes. The interior is lovely and is a great place to sit and enjoy the unique taste of the Ethiopian coffee, smells of roasting beans, and burning of frankincense. A must for every coffee lover!
Bu'na: The Soul Of Coffee
Ethiopian cafe serving coffee that is hand roasted every half hour throughout the day, either as a traditional ceremony or as a quick modern espresso poured instantly. They also offer delicious food such as samosas and sweet or savory crepes. The interior is lovely and is a great place to sit and enjoy the unique taste of the Ethiopian coffee, smells of roasting beans, and burning of frankincense. A must for every coffee lover!
A great local Japanese restaurant; good food and service, lovely interior and patio.
11 místní doporučují
KOTTA SUSHI
1226 King St W
11 místní doporučují
A great local Japanese restaurant; good food and service, lovely interior and patio.

Drinks & Nightlife

cool bar with dim red lighting, fancy lamps, and a neat atmosphere
10 místní doporučují
Motel Bar
1235 Queen St W
10 místní doporučují
cool bar with dim red lighting, fancy lamps, and a neat atmosphere
Bar and cafe-bistro.
38 místní doporučují
Beaver Cafe
1192 Queen St W
38 místní doporučují
Bar and cafe-bistro.
A 50's themed bar and restaurant
54 místní doporučují
Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St W
54 místní doporučují
A 50's themed bar and restaurant
A pub and eatery for a beer enthusiast-- with over 100 different beers to choose from.
94 místní doporučují
The Rhino
1249 Queen St W
94 místní doporučují
A pub and eatery for a beer enthusiast-- with over 100 different beers to choose from.
Nearby brewpub with craft beer to drink-in or for purchase to take home
20 místní doporučují
Duggan's Brewery Parkdale
1346 Queen St W
20 místní doporučují
Nearby brewpub with craft beer to drink-in or for purchase to take home
Tiki themed bar and restaurant
54 místní doporučují
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St W
54 místní doporučují
Tiki themed bar and restaurant
Brewpub, craftbeer, as well as food, with a lovely large patio. They have a bottleshop too~
94 místní doporučují
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W
94 místní doporučují
Brewpub, craftbeer, as well as food, with a lovely large patio. They have a bottleshop too~
Dimly lit hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters! A great place for the quality cocktail enthusiast or couples on a date.
145 místní doporučují
BarChef
472 Queen St W
145 místní doporučují
Dimly lit hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters! A great place for the quality cocktail enthusiast or couples on a date.

Entertainment & Activities

try out 'floating' in a sensory deprivation tank!
11 místní doporučují
Float Toronto
1159 Queen St W
11 místní doporučují
try out 'floating' in a sensory deprivation tank!
Indoor obstacle course and movement training centre for all fitness levels. 20$ for a class or all-day pass. 40$ for a cryotherapy treatment if you're brave!
11 místní doporučují
Pursuit OCR
75 Westmore Drive
11 místní doporučují
Indoor obstacle course and movement training centre for all fitness levels. 20$ for a class or all-day pass. 40$ for a cryotherapy treatment if you're brave!
Film festivals, documentaries, and international film theatre. Great selection of interesting movies and documentaries that you don't usually see at common "big-box" movie cinemas.
582 místní doporučují
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 místní doporučují
Film festivals, documentaries, and international film theatre. Great selection of interesting movies and documentaries that you don't usually see at common "big-box" movie cinemas.
A great yoga studio
17 místní doporučují
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
30 Ossington Ave
17 místní doporučují
A great yoga studio
A sci-fi bar and gaming cafe. Themed sci-fi booths, boardgames and videogames, art gallery, restaurant, drinks, and event space. Karaoke every thursday!
See-Scape
347 Keele St
A sci-fi bar and gaming cafe. Themed sci-fi booths, boardgames and videogames, art gallery, restaurant, drinks, and event space. Karaoke every thursday!
A stunning women-only spa with water treatment baths/sauna/steam room and spa services. Relaxing and rejuvenating. Highly recommend.
26 místní doporučují
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St W
26 místní doporučují
A stunning women-only spa with water treatment baths/sauna/steam room and spa services. Relaxing and rejuvenating. Highly recommend.
Yoga, reiki, tai chi/qi gong, and meditation classes.
7 místní doporučují
Parkdale Prana Room
1273 Queen St W
7 místní doporučují
Yoga, reiki, tai chi/qi gong, and meditation classes.

Essentials

a locally owned produce shop to buy some fruit and veggies. debit or cash only.
Sol Produce
1220 King St W
a locally owned produce shop to buy some fruit and veggies. debit or cash only.
Grocery store
339 místní doporučují
FreshCo
22 Northcote Ave
339 místní doporučují
Grocery store
Wine and Beer store
957 místní doporučují
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 místní doporučují
Wine and Beer store
health food store, many items local and organic.
49 místní doporučují
West End Food Co-op
1229 Queen Street West
49 místní doporučují
health food store, many items local and organic.

Parks & Nature

A very large park with diverse areas consisting of groomed trails and open grass, as well as wild dirt trails. Also has a small petting zoo.
1205 místní doporučují
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 místní doporučují
A very large park with diverse areas consisting of groomed trails and open grass, as well as wild dirt trails. Also has a small petting zoo.
A park with a year-round organic Farmers Market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm.
208 místní doporučují
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin St
208 místní doporučují
A park with a year-round organic Farmers Market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm.
A park located in the heart of downtown Queen-West, about a 20-minute walk from our home.
743 místní doporučují
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 místní doporučují
A park located in the heart of downtown Queen-West, about a 20-minute walk from our home.
Farmers Market every Monday from 3pm-7pm
31 místní doporučují
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles Ave
31 místní doporučují
Farmers Market every Monday from 3pm-7pm
Take a ferry about 10-15mins to the Toronto Islands, where there are beaches, a petting zoo, and a small amusement park
1035 místní doporučují
Toronto Islands
1035 místní doporučují
Take a ferry about 10-15mins to the Toronto Islands, where there are beaches, a petting zoo, and a small amusement park

Getting Around

Dufferin Subway Station is about a 10-15 minute bus ride from our home
84 místní doporučují
Dufferin station
84 místní doporučují
Dufferin Subway Station is about a 10-15 minute bus ride from our home
The Queen streetcar runs all the way down Queen Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
723 místní doporučují
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 místní doporučují
The Queen streetcar runs all the way down Queen Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
The King streetcar runs all the way down King Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
204 místní doporučují
King Street West
King Street West
204 místní doporučují
The King streetcar runs all the way down King Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!

Arts & Culture

2332 místní doporučují
Královské ontarijské muzeum
100 Queens Park
2332 místní doporučují
2262 místní doporučují
Umělecká galerie Ontaria
317 Dundas St W
2262 místní doporučují