Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great neighbourhood coffee shop just steps away. Meet the locals, enjoy some great coffee and home made cupcakes and pastries. There is also a cute patio.
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Riverdale Perk Cafe
Great neighbourhood coffee shop just steps away. Meet the locals, enjoy some great coffee and home made cupcakes and pastries. There is also a cute patio.
A hipster coffee shop a few minutes walk from our place. Enjoy an artisanal coffee on the patio overlooking Toronto's beautiful cityscape.
159 místní doporučují
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveA hipster coffee shop a few minutes walk from our place. Enjoy an artisanal coffee on the patio overlooking Toronto's beautiful cityscape.
A phenomenal restaurant. A set prix fixed menu that changes daily. They also offer wine pairings with each course. Reservations recommended. While pricey, it is an exceptional value.
66 místní doporučují
Ruby Watchco
730 Queen St EA phenomenal restaurant. A set prix fixed menu that changes daily. They also offer wine pairings with each course. Reservations recommended. While pricey, it is an exceptional value.
Great neapolitan style pizza in Toronto with an amazing lunch special that includes pizza, a great caprese or arugula salad and dessert for $15 (avail M-F before 5pm).
384 místní doporučují
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveGreat neapolitan style pizza in Toronto with an amazing lunch special that includes pizza, a great caprese or arugula salad and dessert for $15 (avail M-F before 5pm).
The best chicken roti. Period. And for under $10, it can't be beat. They also do takeout. Call ahead, but you'll likely still have to wait - so order a Red Stripe and be patient.
54 místní doporučují
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street EastThe best chicken roti. Period. And for under $10, it can't be beat. They also do takeout. Call ahead, but you'll likely still have to wait - so order a Red Stripe and be patient.
Awesome neighbourhood ice cream. Definitely try the burnt marshmallow. Yum.
80 místní doporučují
Ed's Real Scoop - Leslieville
920 Queen St EAwesome neighbourhood ice cream. Definitely try the burnt marshmallow. Yum.
This place is a family run restaurant with delicious vietnamese food that is very reasonably priced. It isn't fancy, but it is worth it. #81 the char grilled marinated beef + spring roll is my fav.
9 místní doporučují
Bach Yen Vietnamese Cuisine
738 Gerrard St EThis place is a family run restaurant with delicious vietnamese food that is very reasonably priced. It isn't fancy, but it is worth it. #81 the char grilled marinated beef + spring roll is my fav.
The ultimate breakfast diner. Get there when it opens at 8am or there will likely be a line up (particularly on weekends). Make sure you ask for the homemade habernero sauce.
207 místní doporučují
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveThe ultimate breakfast diner. Get there when it opens at 8am or there will likely be a line up (particularly on weekends). Make sure you ask for the homemade habernero sauce.
Delicious local Indian food. Chicken vindaloo with fresh naan is awesome. As are the vegetarian dishes.
11 místní doporučují
Sher-E-Punjab
351 Danforth AveDelicious local Indian food. Chicken vindaloo with fresh naan is awesome. As are the vegetarian dishes.
Big House Pizza
962 Danforth AveAwesome pizza close by. And they deliver.
Consistently exceptional food. A bit pricier than you'd normally pay for Thai, but it is so worth it. And they deliver.
19 místní doporučují
Mengrai Thai
82 Ontario StConsistently exceptional food. A bit pricier than you'd normally pay for Thai, but it is so worth it. And they deliver.
Amazing and cheap South Indian food that is relatively close by. Go for the dosa and explore the neighbourhood.
42 místní doporučují
Udupi Palace
1423 Gerrard St EAmazing and cheap South Indian food that is relatively close by. Go for the dosa and explore the neighbourhood.
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.In case you need your Starbucks fix.
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.In case you need your Starbucks fix before getting on the Subway.
Awesome Thai delivery and a great value. The only catch - long delivery times. If interested (and you should be) order at 5 or 6pm for an 8pm delivery. It's worth it.
56 místní doporučují
Sukhothai
274 Parliament StAwesome Thai delivery and a great value. The only catch - long delivery times. If interested (and you should be) order at 5 or 6pm for an 8pm delivery. It's worth it.
Exceptional, albeit a bit pricey, smoothies. Try the Vitality (my favourite) with apple, kale, banana, ginger, protein powder and cayenne. Yum.
10 místní doporučují
Pulp Kitchen
Exceptional, albeit a bit pricey, smoothies. Try the Vitality (my favourite) with apple, kale, banana, ginger, protein powder and cayenne. Yum.
A nearby gas station and BBQ joint. Yup, that's right. Bizarre, but good for a quick sandwich to enjoy on the picnic tables outside.
37 místní doporučují
Leslieville Pumps General Store & Kitchen
913 Queen St EA nearby gas station and BBQ joint. Yup, that's right. Bizarre, but good for a quick sandwich to enjoy on the picnic tables outside.
Awesome music. Solid bourbon selection. Good fish tacos.
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WAwesome music. Solid bourbon selection. Good fish tacos.
So fun. BBQ dive with great bourbon and bbq. Really small, so expect a line up.
102 místní doporučují
Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock AveSo fun. BBQ dive with great bourbon and bbq. Really small, so expect a line up.
Big fan of this Mexican resto. Great tacos. Great hot sauce. Love the Michelada and Margherita's (note: drinks are expensive). Great vibe. Make a reservation.
43 místní doporučují
Playa Cabana
111 Dupont StBig fan of this Mexican resto. Great tacos. Great hot sauce. Love the Michelada and Margherita's (note: drinks are expensive). Great vibe. Make a reservation.
Hakka - Chinese style Indian food. Definitely yes. Cheap and worth the drive. Try the Chili chicken or Manchurian chicken. Delicious.
6 místní doporučují
Lotus Garden Hakka Indian Style Chinese Cuisine
3460 Danforth AveHakka - Chinese style Indian food. Definitely yes. Cheap and worth the drive. Try the Chili chicken or Manchurian chicken. Delicious.
Awesome chicken & waffles. Even their maple syrup has a hint of cayenne. Delicious.
85 místní doporučují
The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder
699 St Clair Ave WAwesome chicken & waffles. Even their maple syrup has a hint of cayenne. Delicious.
The best kale salad ever. Stunning patio/solarium on the second floor.
395 místní doporučují
Gusto 101
101 Portland StThe best kale salad ever. Stunning patio/solarium on the second floor.
Great prix fix menu. They even adjust for allergies. Desserts in particular we're exceptional - as was the tuna tartar and the amuse bouche.
19 místní doporučují
L'Ouvrier
791 Dundas Street WestGreat prix fix menu. They even adjust for allergies. Desserts in particular we're exceptional - as was the tuna tartar and the amuse bouche.
Great music and vibe, Asahi black beer, and some delicious food. Highlights include the Black Cod (buttery and delicious) and the Tuna tartar.
75 místní doporučují
KINKA IZAKAYA ANNEX
559 Bloor Street WestGreat music and vibe, Asahi black beer, and some delicious food. Highlights include the Black Cod (buttery and delicious) and the Tuna tartar.
A great market. Saturdays the north market welcomes nearby farmers. Sunday's brings an antique market. A great weekend trip.
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Tržnice svatého Vavřince
93 Front St EA great market. Saturdays the north market welcomes nearby farmers. Sunday's brings an antique market. A great weekend trip.
The noodle bar is great for lunch. My fav is the Chicken Tan Tan and the BBQ Pork Bun. That aside, get a compost or cornflake marshmallow cookie, crack pie or cereal milk soft serve. Yum!
8 místní doporučují
Milk Bar Toronto
The noodle bar is great for lunch. My fav is the Chicken Tan Tan and the BBQ Pork Bun. That aside, get a compost or cornflake marshmallow cookie, crack pie or cereal milk soft serve. Yum!
The most expensive, but among the best, steak I've ever had. Definitely a special occasion place, but damn.
138 místní doporučují
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StThe most expensive, but among the best, steak I've ever had. Definitely a special occasion place, but damn.
Phenomenal restaurant and, while a bit pricey, a surprisingly good value. This is from Chef Susur Lee (of MasterChef fame). I'd suggest you order the Chef's menu at $45 or $55 per person. It is great.
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Lee
497 King St WPhenomenal restaurant and, while a bit pricey, a surprisingly good value. This is from Chef Susur Lee (of MasterChef fame). I'd suggest you order the Chef's menu at $45 or $55 per person. It is great.
Damn this place is good. A legit Italian bakery. They take pride in their work and you can taste it. Definitely worth the trek. Artisanal homemade pastries that transport you to Italy. Wow.
78 místní doporučují
Forno Cultura
609 King St WDamn this place is good. A legit Italian bakery. They take pride in their work and you can taste it. Definitely worth the trek. Artisanal homemade pastries that transport you to Italy. Wow.
Really great ramen and pork buns. And while you're there, try their soft serve ice cream for dessert.
59 místní doporučují
Momofuku Noodle Bar
190 University AveReally great ramen and pork buns. And while you're there, try their soft serve ice cream for dessert.
Terroni
720 Queen St WFantastic interior design and great pizza.
New Mexican outpost from the folks at Playa Cabana. Same great food, but closer to our house :) They serve the best & spiciest ribs ever. Watch out for the pricey Margaritas.
26 místní doporučují
Cocina Economica
141 Berkeley StNew Mexican outpost from the folks at Playa Cabana. Same great food, but closer to our house :) They serve the best & spiciest ribs ever. Watch out for the pricey Margaritas.
A beautifully designed middle-eastern restaurant in the neighbourhood. I'd recommend the Labni (appetizer) and Kefta Banadura (main) - not to mention the fun cocktails, namely the Tazaj.
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Tabülè Middle Eastern Cuisine
2009 Yonge StA beautifully designed middle-eastern restaurant in the neighbourhood. I'd recommend the Labni (appetizer) and Kefta Banadura (main) - not to mention the fun cocktails, namely the Tazaj.
Mean Bao
753A Carlaw AveGreat baos & dim sum for a good price point.
A bit pricey, but the tacos are good and music (hip hop) is great. There is typically a line up, so best to check in, leave your cell phone number and grab a drink nearby.
239 místní doporučují
La Carnita
501 College StA bit pricey, but the tacos are good and music (hip hop) is great. There is typically a line up, so best to check in, leave your cell phone number and grab a drink nearby.
A pretty great burger. Simple and quality. Google the 'Secret Menu'.
88 místní doporučují
The Burger's Priest
1636 Queen St EA pretty great burger. Simple and quality. Google the 'Secret Menu'.
Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen
1262 Danforth AvenueA great veg resto in the neighbourhood.
The flavours are amazing. Fantastic soups (chicken apricot, corn chowder, shrimp bisque) and sandwiches (roasted pork shoulder). Quality ingredients. The combo is the best value.
67 místní doporučují
RaviSoups
322 Adelaide St WThe flavours are amazing. Fantastic soups (chicken apricot, corn chowder, shrimp bisque) and sandwiches (roasted pork shoulder). Quality ingredients. The combo is the best value.
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StGreat thai in the downtown core. Fun music and great vibe.
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WFantastic tacos and an even better salsa bar.
Amazing thai ice cream. You pick your flavour combo, and they pour a glass of cream on to a frozen slab and proceed to mix your ingredients as it hardens. When it has turned into 'iced' cream, they cut and individually roll the frozen deliciousness into 7-8 tubes, place them into a cup and top them with even more goodness. Damn.
6 místní doporučují
Arctic Bites
21 Baldwin StAmazing thai ice cream. You pick your flavour combo, and they pour a glass of cream on to a frozen slab and proceed to mix your ingredients as it hardens. When it has turned into 'iced' cream, they cut and individually roll the frozen deliciousness into 7-8 tubes, place them into a cup and top them with even more goodness. Damn.
Greg's Ice Cream
750 Spadina Ave.The best roasted marshmallow ice cream ever.
Greg's Ice Cream
750 Spadina Ave.The best roasted marshmallow ice cream ever.
Over the top soft-serve ice cream with some insane flavours and toppings. Hipster heaven.
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Sweet Jesus
106 John StOver the top soft-serve ice cream with some insane flavours and toppings. Hipster heaven.
A hard to believe gas station, convenience store and bbq/sandwich joint. Surprisingly good food.
37 místní doporučují
Leslieville Pumps General Store & Kitchen
913 Queen St EA hard to believe gas station, convenience store and bbq/sandwich joint. Surprisingly good food.
Pretty damn amazing croissant. Arguably the best in Toronto. Plus they have an awesome little patio. Eat in or take out, and be prepared for that intoxicating bakery smell.
144 místní doporučují
Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St EPretty damn amazing croissant. Arguably the best in Toronto. Plus they have an awesome little patio. Eat in or take out, and be prepared for that intoxicating bakery smell.
A nice little brew pub with a solid selection of beers on tap. The real gem is here is that they sell growlers of their own beer for a nice take home treat.
33 místní doporučují
Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth AveA nice little brew pub with a solid selection of beers on tap. The real gem is here is that they sell growlers of their own beer for a nice take home treat.
A new neighbourhood place that offers Arabic coffee infused with cardamom. I've read some great things about this place, but have yet to try it out.
10 místní doporučují
Hailed Coffee - Riverdale
801 Gerrard St EA new neighbourhood place that offers Arabic coffee infused with cardamom. I've read some great things about this place, but have yet to try it out.
Unbelievably tasty food. Even their bread and butter is exceptional. We've had most things on the menu and you simply can't go wrong. One of the best meals we've had in Toronto. Go for lunch or dinner. They don't take reservations, so put your name in and grab a drink someplace nearby. It's worth it.
35 místní doporučují
Aloette Restaurant
163 Spadina Ave.Unbelievably tasty food. Even their bread and butter is exceptional. We've had most things on the menu and you simply can't go wrong. One of the best meals we've had in Toronto. Go for lunch or dinner. They don't take reservations, so put your name in and grab a drink someplace nearby. It's worth it.
Exceptional food from Michelin stared restauranteur Akira Back. Korean Japanese fusion. In the beautiful Bisha hotel downtown. A great place for a fancy night out.
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Akira Back
80 Blue Jays WayExceptional food from Michelin stared restauranteur Akira Back. Korean Japanese fusion. In the beautiful Bisha hotel downtown. A great place for a fancy night out.
Great little wine bar and resto around the corner. Try the nebbiolo as it fantastic. And if you're here in the summer, sit on the patio.
20 místní doporučují
Wynona Toronto
819 Gerrard St EGreat little wine bar and resto around the corner. Try the nebbiolo as it fantastic. And if you're here in the summer, sit on the patio.
Essentials
Local organic grocery co-op that also has prepared foods and a fresh juice bar. Pricey but great.
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The Big Carrot
320 Danforth AveLocal organic grocery co-op that also has prepared foods and a fresh juice bar. Pricey but great.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Nearby liquor and wine store.
Beer Store
Beer store that is very close.
Large, nearby, low-priced, grocery store with mainstream and ethnic foods.
68 místní doporučují
Dave & Charlotte's No Frills
449 Carlaw AvenueLarge, nearby, low-priced, grocery store with mainstream and ethnic foods.
An amazing social enterprise & bakery. Support the community and taste some of most delicious bread ever (don't worry, a little carbs won't hurt).
16 místní doporučují
St John's Bakery
153 Broadview AveAn amazing social enterprise & bakery. Support the community and taste some of most delicious bread ever (don't worry, a little carbs won't hurt).
Bill's Lobster Fish Market
599 Gerrard Street EastThe neighbourhood spot to get fresh seafood.
Another great bakery. I'm partial to their olive bread. And a great little stop if you're en route to Starbucks.
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Brick Street Bakery
255 Logan AveAnother great bakery. I'm partial to their olive bread. And a great little stop if you're en route to Starbucks.
Nice little local cheese shop with the best homemade gherkins.
38 místní doporučují
Leslieville Cheese Market Inc
891 Queen St ENice little local cheese shop with the best homemade gherkins.
Another great organic grocer on the Danforth. They have GT's Kombucha, Lundberg Farms rice chips, organic popcorn and fresh produce.
9 místní doporučují
Healthy Planet Danforth
568 Danforth AveAnother great organic grocer on the Danforth. They have GT's Kombucha, Lundberg Farms rice chips, organic popcorn and fresh produce.
My favourite grocery store in the former home of the Maple Leaf Gardens. A pleasurable shopping experience with a great cheese, meet & produce counter. The place for grocery.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WMy favourite grocery store in the former home of the Maple Leaf Gardens. A pleasurable shopping experience with a great cheese, meet & produce counter. The place for grocery.
My favourite butcher, hands down. Try the diablo chicken, the cilantro pesto, or any of their meats. Exceptional
11 místní doporučují
Cumbrae’s
481 Church StreetMy favourite butcher, hands down. Try the diablo chicken, the cilantro pesto, or any of their meats. Exceptional
Everything Else
The Meat Department
207 Danforth AveGreat marinaded meat in the neighbourhood.
Broadview Station
Nearby subway station on the Bloor/Danforth line.
A great place for a bike ride and you might stumble upon a DJ set in the summer.
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Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StA great place for a bike ride and you might stumble upon a DJ set in the summer.
A bohemian market with a bunch of good restaurants, coffee shops, bakers, butchers and second hand clothing stores.
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Kensington Market
A bohemian market with a bunch of good restaurants, coffee shops, bakers, butchers and second hand clothing stores.
Awesome weekend adventure. Rent bikes, play some frisbee golf, have a picnic, and/or go for a walk. You'll need to take the ferry over, but it is a unique part of Toronto.
130 místní doporučují
Toronto Islands - Ward's Island Park
17 Lakeshore AveAwesome weekend adventure. Rent bikes, play some frisbee golf, have a picnic, and/or go for a walk. You'll need to take the ferry over, but it is a unique part of Toronto.
Sightseeing
Transformed from a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into a global showcase for green design and urban sustainability. Top 10 geotourism destinations in the world by National Geographic.
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Továrna na cihly Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveTransformed from a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into a global showcase for green design and urban sustainability. Top 10 geotourism destinations in the world by National Geographic.
This 18 hectare park near Danforth Avenue and Broadveiw Avenue is popular for winter tobogganing and views of downtown Toronto skyline.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StThis 18 hectare park near Danforth Avenue and Broadveiw Avenue is popular for winter tobogganing and views of downtown Toronto skyline.
Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EGo for a walk on the board walk or chill out at the beach.
Stunning museum designed by Japanese Pritzker Prize-winner Fumihiko Maki and Indian modernist Charles Correa, together w/ Toronto’s Moriyama & Teshima Architects. + 10 acres of stunning gardens.
156 místní doporučují
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrStunning museum designed by Japanese Pritzker Prize-winner Fumihiko Maki and Indian modernist Charles Correa, together w/ Toronto’s Moriyama & Teshima Architects. + 10 acres of stunning gardens.
Arts & Culture
Home to many of designer boutiques, unique cafes, artisan shops, breathtaking art galleries, performance venues and award-winning restaurants. Stunning architecture.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StHome to many of designer boutiques, unique cafes, artisan shops, breathtaking art galleries, performance venues and award-winning restaurants. Stunning architecture.
An 8 hectare park just steps away from the house, featuring two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, a dog off-leash area, a wading pool and more.
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Withrow Park
725 Logan AveAn 8 hectare park just steps away from the house, featuring two ball diamonds, a multipurpose sports field, two outdoor tennis courts, a volleyball court, a dog off-leash area, a wading pool and more.
The architecture is as intriguing as the art. And the lower level has an amazing, hands-on, kids & family experience. Look out for First Thursdays - Art, Music and Drinks.
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Umělecká galerie Ontaria
317 Dundas St WThe architecture is as intriguing as the art. And the lower level has an amazing, hands-on, kids & family experience. Look out for First Thursdays - Art, Music and Drinks.
Keep an eye out for ROM Friday Night Live - eats, drinks, DJs, dancing, live music and unexpected experiences.
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Královské ontarijské muzeum
100 Queens ParkKeep an eye out for ROM Friday Night Live - eats, drinks, DJs, dancing, live music and unexpected experiences.
Nearby movie theatre. Accessible via streetcar or car. Reasonably priced parking across the street.
93 místní doporučují
Alliance Cinemas - The Beach
1651 Queen St ENearby movie theatre. Accessible via streetcar or car. Reasonably priced parking across the street.
Dundas Square
Dundas SquareLots of free events & concerts here.
Check out the new art installation - Watertable - winner of the 2005 Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts.
54 místní doporučují
Fort York
Check out the new art installation - Watertable - winner of the 2005 Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts.
Parks & Nature
Awesome place to take the kids and visit the animals, have a picnic or use as a launch pad to explore Cabbagetown.
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Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StAwesome place to take the kids and visit the animals, have a picnic or use as a launch pad to explore Cabbagetown.
An urban sandy beach with ornamental lighting, umbrellas, Muskoka chairs, rocky amphitheatre and candy trim.
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Park Sugar Beach
11 Dockside DrAn urban sandy beach with ornamental lighting, umbrellas, Muskoka chairs, rocky amphitheatre and candy trim.
Another amazing beach. This one is more secluded and shocking that it is in the GTA. A hidden gem.
Bluffers Park Marina
7 Brimley Rd SAnother amazing beach. This one is more secluded and shocking that it is in the GTA. A hidden gem.
Beautiful waterfall in Hamilton along with a nice little hike alongside the ravine. A great little find that is off the beaten path.
43 místní doporučují
Albion Falls
Beautiful waterfall in Hamilton along with a nice little hike alongside the ravine. A great little find that is off the beaten path.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer. With 24 draught offerings and one cask, this bar seems to be about only one thing—beer. Great back patio. Very eclectic aesthetic and patrons. Low-fi but great.
69 místní doporučují
Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EBeer. With 24 draught offerings and one cask, this bar seems to be about only one thing—beer. Great back patio. Very eclectic aesthetic and patrons. Low-fi but great.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveGreat brewery, great hipster vibe.
Beautiful little neighbourhood bar with extremely high ceilings, an exceptional bourbon and scotch selection, local brews and coffee. A must visit.
62 místní doporučují
Boxcar Social
4 Boulton AveBeautiful little neighbourhood bar with extremely high ceilings, an exceptional bourbon and scotch selection, local brews and coffee. A must visit.
A great place to grab a pint in the summer. A stunning patio. Food is pricey though, so go for the beer, farmer's market and trails.
12 místní doporučují
Cafe Belong
550 Bayview AveA great place to grab a pint in the summer. A stunning patio. Food is pricey though, so go for the beer, farmer's market and trails.
I haven't been yet but have heard good things. This place has a huge patio.
16 místní doporučují
Dundas & Carlaw
1173 Dundas St EI haven't been yet but have heard good things. This place has a huge patio.
I'm a big fan. Amazing (really amazing) beer selection including some sour ales. And they make their own in-house beef jerky!
45 místní doporučují
Bar Volo
582 Church StreetI'm a big fan. Amazing (really amazing) beer selection including some sour ales. And they make their own in-house beef jerky!
This place is stunning. It officially opens July 27th, 2017 and has an extraordinary 7th floor rooftop patio that overlooks downtown Toronto and serves exceptional cocktails.
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The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveThis place is stunning. It officially opens July 27th, 2017 and has an extraordinary 7th floor rooftop patio that overlooks downtown Toronto and serves exceptional cocktails.