Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Thai Lime Restaurant
1551 Dupont StMomiji Japanese Restaurant
2955 Bloor St WNorth of Bombay
2996 Dundas St WLove Chix
33 Powerhouse StMattachioni
1617 Dupont StThe Beet Organic Kitchen & Bar
2968 Dundas St Wfresh, organic, both meat and vegetarian options
Playa Cabana Cantina
2883 Dundas St W
Defina Wood Fired
1485 Dupont StGreat Atmosphere, great pizza, gluten free pizza options
Honest Weight
2766 Dundas St WBest seafood in town, laid back atmosphere
Trendy, delicious, Thursdays = $1 oysters & Sundays = hourly specials
95 locals recommend
FARMHOUSE tavern
1627 Dupont StTrendy, delicious, Thursdays = $1 oysters & Sundays = hourly specials
Wallace Espresso
188 Wallace AveGreat Coffee
Cafe Con Leche Espresso Bar
1571 Dupont StGreat Coffee
The Butternut Baking Co.
2743 Dundas St Walmost entirely gluten free and dairy free
2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont Stclassics as well as some vegan and gluten free options
Drinks & Nightlife
Indie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St WGreat beer and food, fun atmosphere
Fabulous live music (check the listings online) and good food selection.
56 locals recommend
3030 Dundas West
3030 Dundas St W Fabulous live music (check the listings online) and good food selection.
Casual and fun atmosphere and great drinks! There's usually a special event/deal a few days a week including free happy hour snacks.
15 locals recommend
Shamone
2952 Dundas St WCasual and fun atmosphere and great drinks! There's usually a special event/deal a few days a week including free happy hour snacks.
Low key atmosphere, delicious cocktails. (All with a literary theme..)
19 locals recommend
Famous Last Words
392 Pacific AveLow key atmosphere, delicious cocktails. (All with a literary theme..)
This is actually one of many breweries in the neighbourhood. It's a great one from our place because you can get to it just by walking down the railpath (no cars).
It's worth checking out others too. You could easily hit a bunch of them in one afternoon:
Hendersons, Halo Brewery, Junction Craft Brewing, Indie Ale House, Rainhard Brewing Co., People's Pint Brewing Company, Bandit Brewery, Blood Brothers Brewing, Shack Lands Brewing Co.
63 locals recommend
Henderson Brewing co
128A Sterling RdThis is actually one of many breweries in the neighbourhood. It's a great one from our place because you can get to it just by walking down the railpath (no cars).
It's worth checking out others too. You could easily hit a bunch of them in one afternoon:
Hendersons, Halo Brewery, Junction Craft Brewing, Indie Ale House, Rainhard Brewing Co., People's Pint Brewing Company, Bandit Brewery, Blood Brothers Brewing, Shack Lands Brewing Co.
Parks & Nature
This is a lovely multi-use path (no motorized vehicles). There is an entrance just across the street from our house. It is a great place to go for a walk, jog, or to use as a shortcut through part of our city.
7 locals recommend
West Toronto Railpath
West Toronto RailpathThis is a lovely multi-use path (no motorized vehicles). There is an entrance just across the street from our house. It is a great place to go for a walk, jog, or to use as a shortcut through part of our city.
A gem of Toronto - This park is big enough to contain a pond with beautiful swans and ducks, a cafe, a small outdoor zoo, a large off leash dog area, specialized gardens, tons of great picnic spots, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, a swimming pool and more! There are main paved roads (excellent for cycling or running) but our favourite parts are the small dirt pathways that take you into beautiful 'forested' areas. It's always the perfect fix for a mini dose of nature in the city.
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
A gem of Toronto - This park is big enough to contain a pond with beautiful swans and ducks, a cafe, a small outdoor zoo, a large off leash dog area, specialized gardens, tons of great picnic spots, multiple playgrounds, tennis courts, a swimming pool and more! There are main paved roads (excellent for cycling or running) but our favourite parts are the small dirt pathways that take you into beautiful 'forested' areas. It's always the perfect fix for a mini dose of nature in the city.
Essentials
Tim & Sue's No Frills
372 Pacific AveBasic, low prices with a good selection!
Our local 'organics grocer' - A fairly large store....a bit like a local version of Whole Foods.
88 locals recommend
The Sweet Potato
108 Vine AveOur local 'organics grocer' - A fairly large store....a bit like a local version of Whole Foods.
Getting Around
Here you can access the Bloor Subway line (east-west), the King St. streetcar, or the Dundas St. streetcar.
69 locals recommend
Dundas West station
Here you can access the Bloor Subway line (east-west), the King St. streetcar, or the Dundas St. streetcar.
Sightseeing
This is a full day trip, but well worth it. It really feels like you are in an entirely different city - From cute "cottagey" houses and lovely beaches to quiet waterfront trails and a ferris wheel. You need to take a short ferry ride to get there, which is also part of the fun.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
This is a full day trip, but well worth it. It really feels like you are in an entirely different city - From cute "cottagey" houses and lovely beaches to quiet waterfront trails and a ferris wheel. You need to take a short ferry ride to get there, which is also part of the fun.
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Toronto, it is full of culture and flare - Cafes, restaurants and lots of great shops. (The best ones are the fabulous food shops and unique second hand stores.) China town and Queen St. are steps away and also worth exploring if you have the time.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Toronto, it is full of culture and flare - Cafes, restaurants and lots of great shops. (The best ones are the fabulous food shops and unique second hand stores.) China town and Queen St. are steps away and also worth exploring if you have the time.