Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
27 Carlton StGreat brunch - Cora's specialty is fruit and light meals
This diner is a Toronto classic. Whether you want brunch, lunch, or a cool dinner, Frans is amazing. The decorations are frozen in 1960's style and the food is delicious
89 locals recommend
Fran's Restaurant
200 Victoria StThis diner is a Toronto classic. Whether you want brunch, lunch, or a cool dinner, Frans is amazing. The decorations are frozen in 1960's style and the food is delicious
Guu is a Japanese Tapas and Sake bar; you'll get a great and unique experience here unlike anything else you can imagine in Toronto!
96 locals recommend
KINKA IZAKAYA
398 Church StGuu is a Japanese Tapas and Sake bar; you'll get a great and unique experience here unlike anything else you can imagine in Toronto!
Starbucks
1545 Bayview AveStarbucks - one of two within a two minute walk of the apartment
Fantastic custom and menu sandwiches that are perfect for a quiet lunch or to go
6 locals recommend
California Sandwiches
435 Yonge StreetFantastic custom and menu sandwiches that are perfect for a quiet lunch or to go
Great and cheap sushi - they have an all you can eat option or a $5 takeout special for 16 pieces of sushi and a bottle of water.. all right around the corner from the apartment
Takumi Sushi Restaurant
484 Yonge StreetGreat and cheap sushi - they have an all you can eat option or a $5 takeout special for 16 pieces of sushi and a bottle of water.. all right around the corner from the apartment
Restaurant and micro-brewery right in the heart of Yonge and Dundas Square, across the street from the Eaton's Centre. Their craft beers are definitely worth a try
23 locals recommend
3 Brewers
275 Yonge StRestaurant and micro-brewery right in the heart of Yonge and Dundas Square, across the street from the Eaton's Centre. Their craft beers are definitely worth a try
This chic pub-like restaurant has spectacular food and great drinks. Only a few blocks from the apartment, it is a great place for a date or hangout with friends
159 locals recommend
House on Parliament
454 Parliament StThis chic pub-like restaurant has spectacular food and great drinks. Only a few blocks from the apartment, it is a great place for a date or hangout with friends
The Elephant and Castle is an English pub that has a great atmosphere and is in a historic Toronto building. They serve their full menu quite late, so its a perfect late-night place to eat
8 locals recommend
Elephant & Castle
378 Yonge StThe Elephant and Castle is an English pub that has a great atmosphere and is in a historic Toronto building. They serve their full menu quite late, so its a perfect late-night place to eat
Essentials
This food mega store has everything you could possibly want - gourmet cheeses and meats (there is a huge cheese wall) all the way to granola bars and almond milk.
1112 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St WThis food mega store has everything you could possibly want - gourmet cheeses and meats (there is a huge cheese wall) all the way to granola bars and almond milk.
The St. Lawrence Market is a huge market (paired with Kensington in size) that offers farm fresh groceries and other produce. Its close to the subway for easy access to the apartment.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EThe St. Lawrence Market is a huge market (paired with Kensington in size) that offers farm fresh groceries and other produce. Its close to the subway for easy access to the apartment.
Shopping
Winners in College Park is a great clothes and personal goods store where you can get great designer brands (Michael Kors, etc) for major discounts.
31 locals recommend
Winners
444 Yonge StWinners in College Park is a great clothes and personal goods store where you can get great designer brands (Michael Kors, etc) for major discounts.
The Eaton's Center is one of Canada's most famous malls, and it is right in the middle of Dundas Square - Toronto's Times Square. Eaton's is chock full of amazing stores, you could shop here for days
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StThe Eaton's Center is one of Canada's most famous malls, and it is right in the middle of Dundas Square - Toronto's Times Square. Eaton's is chock full of amazing stores, you could shop here for days
College Park is a huge collection of stores - from grocery to dollar stores to furniture, you can get everything here. A great shopping destination for necessities as well as trinkets
26 locals recommend
College Park
444 Yonge StCollege Park is a huge collection of stores - from grocery to dollar stores to furniture, you can get everything here. A great shopping destination for necessities as well as trinkets
Everything Else
Allan Gardens is a beautiful park with botanical gardens and a dog park inside of it. A very tranquil place where you can experience fresh air in the middle of the city
268 locals recommend
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St EAllan Gardens is a beautiful park with botanical gardens and a dog park inside of it. A very tranquil place where you can experience fresh air in the middle of the city
Shoppers Drug Mart on Yonge and Carlton is a 24 hour pharmacy and convenience store for those little things you might need on your trip.
180 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
710 Mt Pleasant RdShoppers Drug Mart on Yonge and Carlton is a 24 hour pharmacy and convenience store for those little things you might need on your trip.
The CN Tower is Toronto's claim to world fame. Dominating the skyline, this is a must-see for tourists and locals alike. You get spectacular 360 degree views; the glass floor is like no other.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe CN Tower is Toronto's claim to world fame. Dominating the skyline, this is a must-see for tourists and locals alike. You get spectacular 360 degree views; the glass floor is like no other.
This historic Toronto neighborhood is a great place to go for the day when you want to see old Toronto.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
This historic Toronto neighborhood is a great place to go for the day when you want to see old Toronto.
Arts & Culture
This movie theater is right in the building! You just have to walk out the door - see all the hits and a few limited-release classics at this theater. On Tuesdays, all movies at $5!
56 locals recommend
Imagine Cinemas Carlton Cinema
20 Carlton StThis movie theater is right in the building! You just have to walk out the door - see all the hits and a few limited-release classics at this theater. On Tuesdays, all movies at $5!
About a 20 min walk from the apartment, the Art Gallery of Ontario is an amazing gallery with thousands of spectacular works of art that appeal to any taste.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WAbout a 20 min walk from the apartment, the Art Gallery of Ontario is an amazing gallery with thousands of spectacular works of art that appeal to any taste.
The ROM is arguably Toronto's most famous museum - its unique architecture, proximity to Bloor's high end shops and UofT, and focus on natural history make it a Toronto must-see
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe ROM is arguably Toronto's most famous museum - its unique architecture, proximity to Bloor's high end shops and UofT, and focus on natural history make it a Toronto must-see
Drinks & Nightlife
The Distillery District is a great place for bars and chic restaurants. Formerly all whiskey and gin distilleries, this is now a hub of culture for the city and well worth the 30 min walk to get there
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe Distillery District is a great place for bars and chic restaurants. Formerly all whiskey and gin distilleries, this is now a hub of culture for the city and well worth the 30 min walk to get there
Sightseeing
Queens Park is a beautiful park right downtown, surrounded by the University of Toronto. Its peaceful lawns with the bustling city all around are only a 10 min walk from the apartment!
189 locals recommend
Queen's Park
Queens Park is a beautiful park right downtown, surrounded by the University of Toronto. Its peaceful lawns with the bustling city all around are only a 10 min walk from the apartment!