Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great little diner only minutes away! cheap, good food, big portions, friendly service. we usually go there for breakfast.
Oh, it has wifi. :)
11 locals recommend
Golden Griddle
45 Carlton StGreat little diner only minutes away! cheap, good food, big portions, friendly service. we usually go there for breakfast.
Oh, it has wifi. :)
Great food, nice atmosphere, very close, big heated patio, great drinks
20 locals recommend
The Blake House
449 Jarvis StGreat food, nice atmosphere, very close, big heated patio, great drinks
good food, cheap drink options, poutine here is really good, they have a patio, open late.
free wifi
20 locals recommend
Cantine Bar & Grill
138 Avenue Rdgood food, cheap drink options, poutine here is really good, they have a patio, open late.
free wifi
great place for weekend brunch, or just picking up a coffee and a snack.
13 locals recommend
The Scullery
200 Carlton Streetgreat place for weekend brunch, or just picking up a coffee and a snack.
Carbon Bar
99 Queen St Egreat upscale BBQ restaurant
Ginger
355 Yonge Stgreat quick Vietnamese food. cheap
great food market, in historic building. Saturdays have a farmers market and Sundays have the antique market. 20 - 30 walk from the house.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St Egreat food market, in historic building. Saturdays have a farmers market and Sundays have the antique market. 20 - 30 walk from the house.
closest place to get a coffee to go, they have some food their as well.
497 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York Blvdclosest place to get a coffee to go, they have some food their as well.
Ho Jan Chinese Restaurant
45 Carlton StreetThis place is good typical Canadian style Chinese food.
Crown & Dragon
890 Yonge StBest wings around! Usually has drink and wing specials!
Amazing food! only open for breakfast and lunch, they do not take reservations and get busy fast, so go early or prepare to wait. but it is well worth the wait.
207 locals recommend
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveAmazing food! only open for breakfast and lunch, they do not take reservations and get busy fast, so go early or prepare to wait. but it is well worth the wait.
Leslieville Cheese Market Inc
891 Queen St Egreat cheese shop that has amazing cheese bread!!
Red Rocket Coffee
1364 Danforth AveGreat coffee, very close by
Great little Maltese bakery serving pastizzi ( a savory pastry filled with ricotta cheese or meat and peas) we highly recommend picking a couple up for a snack as you walk around sightseeing.
Malta Bake Shop
3256 Dundas St WGreat little Maltese bakery serving pastizzi ( a savory pastry filled with ricotta cheese or meat and peas) we highly recommend picking a couple up for a snack as you walk around sightseeing.
Tim Hortons
120 Fort York Blvdcoffee shop close by, nothing special but its close
HIghly reccomend this place for take out or eat in, great pizza and great atmosphere. Growing up in the junction this was our families go to pizza place, and whenever we are in the neighbourhood we HAVE to make a stop.
they Also sell slices to make it a great on the go place.
44 locals recommend
Vesuvio Pizzeria & Spaghetti House
3010 Dundas St WHIghly reccomend this place for take out or eat in, great pizza and great atmosphere. Growing up in the junction this was our families go to pizza place, and whenever we are in the neighbourhood we HAVE to make a stop.
they Also sell slices to make it a great on the go place.
Great breakfast, great atmosphere. service isn't too fast so don't go here if you are in a rush.
6 locals recommend
Junction Local
3076 Dundas St WGreat breakfast, great atmosphere. service isn't too fast so don't go here if you are in a rush.
Dirty Food Eatery
3070 Dundas St Whighly recommended, amazing food!
Purple Onion Steak House
2998 Dundas St Wgreat breakfast , family friendly
Jumbo Burgers
685 Runnymede RdAnother Junction staple! Take burger place with a couple of tables!
Crema Coffee Company
3079 Dundas St Wcute little coffee shop, with great coffee
Full Stop
2910 Dundas St Wgreat local coffee shop
The Good Neighbour Espresso Bar
238 Annette Stlocal coffee shop with great coffee and treats
Essentials
Convenience store located right next door.
in the historic Maple Leaf Gardens.
very big, has almost anything you would need, LCBO ( liquor store is on the second floor), open early and stay open late.
coffee shop, bakery, grocery, lunch, pharmacy.
free wifi
hours:
Sunday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
1112 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St Win the historic Maple Leaf Gardens.
very big, has almost anything you would need, LCBO ( liquor store is on the second floor), open early and stay open late.
coffee shop, bakery, grocery, lunch, pharmacy.
free wifi
hours:
Sunday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
great little market/convenience store close by.
hours
Mon - Fri:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat:10:00 am - 7:00 pm
I believe they are open on Sunday but I cannot seem to find the hours
Little Bee Supermarket
140 Carlton Stgreat little market/convenience store close by.
hours
Mon - Fri:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat:10:00 am - 7:00 pm
I believe they are open on Sunday but I cannot seem to find the hours
closest hospital with emergency room
*please call 911 if you need an ambulance*
68 locals recommend
St. Michael's Hospital
36 Queen St Eclosest hospital with emergency room
*please call 911 if you need an ambulance*
LCBO is where you can buy alcohol in Ontario
this is the closest location - it is located on the second level of the Loblaws grocery store.
Hours:
Monday9:30 AM — 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
169 locals recommend
LCBO
2300 Yonge StLCBO is where you can buy alcohol in Ontario
this is the closest location - it is located on the second level of the Loblaws grocery store.
Hours:
Monday9:30 AM — 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Star's Supermarket
3261 Dundas St WSell essentials and Transit tokens and passes
FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave Wfull grocery store about 10 min walk up the road
Tim & Sue's No Frills
372 Pacific AveClose and cheap grocery store
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave Wpharmacy and essentials about 15 min up the road
Parks & Nature
Great little park to take the children that is a 5 min walk.
This is a free entry conservatory/green house, it is a nice walk on a rainy day or any day. Great to take pictures, great for the whole family.
268 locals recommend
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St EThis is a free entry conservatory/green house, it is a nice walk on a rainy day or any day. Great to take pictures, great for the whole family.
A nice day out, great parks and beaches, nice to spend the day biking or walking, a couple nice spots to have lunch/dinner. Worth checking out. there are charcoal BBQs on Hanlans Point to use, bring your own food and charcoal (and maybe you can pack a couple adult beverages, use plastic cups). Only accessibly by ferry, the ride home will get you the best view of the city, especially at night!
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
A nice day out, great parks and beaches, nice to spend the day biking or walking, a couple nice spots to have lunch/dinner. Worth checking out. there are charcoal BBQs on Hanlans Point to use, bring your own food and charcoal (and maybe you can pack a couple adult beverages, use plastic cups). Only accessibly by ferry, the ride home will get you the best view of the city, especially at night!
Free operational farm in the city, lots of animals, great for the kids, nice walk from the apartment.
2hr
247 locals recommend
Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StFree operational farm in the city, lots of animals, great for the kids, nice walk from the apartment.
2hr
Brickworks At Don Valley
nice hike, beautiful views.
Big park in the city with lots to see. Walking distance from High Park station. There is the Grenadier Restaurant in there that is good for a snack. there is a petting zoo in there as well.
494 locals recommend
High Park Subway Station
Big park in the city with lots to see. Walking distance from High Park station. There is the Grenadier Restaurant in there that is good for a snack. there is a petting zoo in there as well.
Scarborough Crescent Park
61 Undercliff Drgreat for a walk/ job / hike to see the views.
Malta Park
3179 Dundas St Wpark is 5 min walk
Arts & Culture
Main Toronto Museum, nice and big, great for families.
*** late night event 19+
-Friday Night Live- only available certain Fridays, totally worth checking out.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkMain Toronto Museum, nice and big, great for families.
*** late night event 19+
-Friday Night Live- only available certain Fridays, totally worth checking out.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WAga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrUniversity of Toronto
27 King's College Cirbeautiful old school, with great architecture.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge Stfun day out with the family
Drinks & Nightlife
Church Wellesley Village is Toronto's LGBTQ community, with tons of bars, clubs, restaurants and shopping.
115 locals recommend
Chelsea Area
Church Wellesley Village is Toronto's LGBTQ community, with tons of bars, clubs, restaurants and shopping.
Bar Raval
505 College Stgreat drinks and appetizers
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street Westgreat vibe
Great place for bar hopping, a lot of unique bars from Queen to Dundas.
199 locals recommend
Ossington Avenue
Ossington AvenueGreat place for bar hopping, a lot of unique bars from Queen to Dundas.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveGreat bar and brewery.
Sports bar, huge, with tons of TVs, if you are looking for a good atmosphere to watch a game this is a great place. Close to CN tower, ACC, and Rogers Center.
200 locals recommend
Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York StSports bar, huge, with tons of TVs, if you are looking for a good atmosphere to watch a game this is a great place. Close to CN tower, ACC, and Rogers Center.
SPIN Toronto
Ping pong bar
Track & Field
582 College Stthis bar has indoor lawn bowling and other games to play.
The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St Wgreat little bar in the Junction
Shopping
Toronto's primary downtown shopping center, lots of shops, restaurants.
hours
M-F 10:00am -9:30pm
Sat- 9:30am-9:30pm
Sun - 10:00am-7:00pm
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StToronto's primary downtown shopping center, lots of shops, restaurants.
hours
M-F 10:00am -9:30pm
Sat- 9:30am-9:30pm
Sun - 10:00am-7:00pm
Shopping area, has a lot of high end shops, restaurants and bars.
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 7pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
http://yorkvillevillage.com
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
Shopping area, has a lot of high end shops, restaurants and bars.
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 7pm
Friday and Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
http://yorkvillevillage.com
Great food market with interesting shops, restaurants and things to see. In the summer on certain Sundays they close the streets and have buskers and entertainment(see website for calendar). if you would like more information on this , please ask. Chinatown is very close so i suggest doing both in 1 day.
http://www.kensington-market.ca
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Great food market with interesting shops, restaurants and things to see. In the summer on certain Sundays they close the streets and have buskers and entertainment(see website for calendar). if you would like more information on this , please ask. Chinatown is very close so i suggest doing both in 1 day.
http://www.kensington-market.ca
At Yorkdale subway station.
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StAt Yorkdale subway station.
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sightseeing
Great historic area with nice shops and restaurants, beautiful red brick townhomes.
97 locals recommend
Cabbagetown
Great historic area with nice shops and restaurants, beautiful red brick townhomes.
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvdgreat view of the city, iconic CN tower
Very busy area, close to eaton center, usually buskers around, CIty bus tours depart from here.lots of shopping and restaurants
399 locals recommend
Yonge-Dundas Square
1 Dundas St EVery busy area, close to eaton center, usually buskers around, CIty bus tours depart from here.lots of shopping and restaurants
Great aquarium, if you go after 7pm its $5 off and much less busier, if you check their website they usually have date night promotions. great for the whole family.
2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdGreat aquarium, if you go after 7pm its $5 off and much less busier, if you check their website they usually have date night promotions. great for the whole family.
Jump on Jump off tours that leave from Yonge and Dundas Square. i have done and enjoyed this tour. if you book online you get a 5% discount.
https://www.sightseeingtoronto.com/tourinfo.php
Shop Dine Tour Toronto
341 Eastern AveJump on Jump off tours that leave from Yonge and Dundas Square. i have done and enjoyed this tour. if you book online you get a 5% discount.
https://www.sightseeingtoronto.com/tourinfo.php
great shops and restaurants, close to Kensington market, I would suggest doing both in 1 day.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.great shops and restaurants, close to Kensington market, I would suggest doing both in 1 day.
the waterfront is a nice walk and lots of shops, and there is usually an event happening.
512 locals recommend
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay Wthe waterfront is a nice walk and lots of shops, and there is usually an event happening.
this neighbourhood is beautiful with a lot of great shops and restaurants.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill Stthis neighbourhood is beautiful with a lot of great shops and restaurants.