Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Cool place to enjoy their local brews on the patio, have an indulgent snack and people watch. Pick up beer-to-go next door in their bottle shop.
373 locals recommend
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveCool place to enjoy their local brews on the patio, have an indulgent snack and people watch. Pick up beer-to-go next door in their bottle shop.
Popular brunch spot with sweet and savoury options in a simple, kitschy space. Try the avocado/espresso smoothie and go early to avoid a wait!
112 locals recommend
Saving Grace
907 Dundas St WPopular brunch spot with sweet and savoury options in a simple, kitschy space. Try the avocado/espresso smoothie and go early to avoid a wait!
Historic diner, open 24-hours and a decent late-night munchies option.
351 locals recommend
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestHistoric diner, open 24-hours and a decent late-night munchies option.
Great coffee and a relaxing spot to sip, enjoy and/or do a little work.
8 locals recommend
135 Ossington Ave
135 Ossington AvenueGreat coffee and a relaxing spot to sip, enjoy and/or do a little work.
Depending on the night, you'll find live music, special events, dancing, karaoke, food and drinks at this popular Toronto spot.
538 locals recommend
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WDepending on the night, you'll find live music, special events, dancing, karaoke, food and drinks at this popular Toronto spot.
Delicious, creative Japanese tapas in a very lively (sometimes loud) izakaya environment. Excellent drink options as well.
75 locals recommend
KINKA IZAKAYA ANNEX
559 Bloor Street WestDelicious, creative Japanese tapas in a very lively (sometimes loud) izakaya environment. Excellent drink options as well.
Rich, hearty ramen and other Japanese fare in a funky-cool izakaya
environment.
6 locals recommend
Ryoji Ramen & Izakaya
690 College StRich, hearty ramen and other Japanese fare in a funky-cool izakaya
environment.
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestBustling vegetarian/vegan eatery with made-to-order juices.
Bright, modern French patisserie with colourful macarons and other delights.
183 locals recommend
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WBright, modern French patisserie with colourful macarons and other delights.
Tasty and inexpensive Korean food (hot pots, pork bone stew etc.) in a casual environment.
15 locals recommend
Ka Chi Korean Restaurant
414 Dundas St WTasty and inexpensive Korean food (hot pots, pork bone stew etc.) in a casual environment.
Incredibly inexpensive and quite tasty Chinese vegetarian food with mock meats. Not the best ambience, but you can't have it all!
21 locals recommend
Buddha's
666 Dundas St WIncredibly inexpensive and quite tasty Chinese vegetarian food with mock meats. Not the best ambience, but you can't have it all!
The best ice cream around with decadent sandwiches, artisan flavours and a stellar non-dairy chocolate option.
171 locals recommend
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveThe best ice cream around with decadent sandwiches, artisan flavours and a stellar non-dairy chocolate option.
Lots of great coffee around, but this cute, little place is a favourite. Try the red mocha if you like a bit of spiciness.
50 locals recommend
Ella's Uncle
916 Dundas St WLots of great coffee around, but this cute, little place is a favourite. Try the red mocha if you like a bit of spiciness.
Foxley
207 Ossington AveSouth-Asian bistro offering creative and highly flavourful fusion dishes.
Seasonal, mostly local Ontario-grown provisions served in bistro fashion. Nice patio with big wooden tables out back.
128 locals recommend
Union
72 Ossington AveSeasonal, mostly local Ontario-grown provisions served in bistro fashion. Nice patio with big wooden tables out back.
Delicious and inexpensive Vietnamese food, the bun vermicelli are especially good.
119 locals recommend
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveDelicious and inexpensive Vietnamese food, the bun vermicelli are especially good.
Rich and adventurous Japanese street food (ex. dumpling-stuffed chicken wings) in a dark and cozy, stripped-down environment. Open til 2 am Monday-Saturday.
63 locals recommend
Hanmoto
2 Lakeview AveRich and adventurous Japanese street food (ex. dumpling-stuffed chicken wings) in a dark and cozy, stripped-down environment. Open til 2 am Monday-Saturday.
Shopping
One of Toronto's most well-known neighbourhoods. A vibrant and diverse market area with lots of cheap-eats from around the world, grocers, bars, shops and interesting people watching.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
One of Toronto's most well-known neighbourhoods. A vibrant and diverse market area with lots of cheap-eats from around the world, grocers, bars, shops and interesting people watching.
Sanko Trading Co.
730 Queen St WOne-stop shop for Japanese imports, from groceries to gifts.
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave WFor your toiletry, health and pharmacy needs.
Essentials
24-hour grocery store. Can also purchase TTC (public transport) passes or tokens here.
310 locals recommend
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave W24-hour grocery store. Can also purchase TTC (public transport) passes or tokens here.
College Fruit Market
682 College StConvenient fruit and veg store.
Loblaws
585 Queen St WLarge grocery store with great selection.
This market and the one across the street are your best choice in the neighbourhood for fruit and veg
Fresh Fruit Market
699 College StThis market and the one across the street are your best choice in the neighbourhood for fruit and veg
The best place to get your miscellaneous household items such as cleaning or cooking supplies, seasonal items, health/beauty supplies and all those useful things you didn't know you needed!
87 locals recommend
Dollarama
590 King St WThe best place to get your miscellaneous household items such as cleaning or cooking supplies, seasonal items, health/beauty supplies and all those useful things you didn't know you needed!
Arts & Culture
Museum of contemporary Canadian art, and gallery.
129 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada
158 Sterling RdMuseum of contemporary Canadian art, and gallery.
Art museum with over 100 galleries and exciting exhibits.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WArt museum with over 100 galleries and exciting exhibits.
Everything Else
Beer Store
1200 Dundas St WBeer retailer open til 9 pm, or 5 pm on Sunday.
Wine Rack
746 King St WWine retailer open til 11 pm, or 6 pm on Sunday.
549 College St
549 College StreetAlcohol retailer open til 9 pm, or 6 pm on Sunday.
1230 Dundas St W
1230 Dundas Street WestAlcohol retailer open til 9 pm, or 6 pm on Sunday.
Sightseeing
Grab the ferry or a water-taxi to spend the day on one of the beaches, rent a bicycle to explore the islands or enjoy water activities.
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Grab the ferry or a water-taxi to spend the day on one of the beaches, rent a bicycle to explore the islands or enjoy water activities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Reposado
136 Ossington AveTequila bar that often features live music.
Hip little place just around the corner with Haitian street food offerings and lots of rum drinks.
56 locals recommend
Rhum Corner
926 Dundas St WHip little place just around the corner with Haitian street food offerings and lots of rum drinks.
Contemporary, finely-executed bistro fare served in a mellow environment indoors or on the patio. And of course, wine!
62 locals recommend
Midfield Wine Bar
1434 Dundas St WContemporary, finely-executed bistro fare served in a mellow environment indoors or on the patio. And of course, wine!