Daria’s guidebook

Daria
Daria’s guidebook

Neighbourhoods

BABY POINT GATES (Jane /Annette St) - 10 min walk/ Up a hill. Free parking on the street. Many daily staples are right here, including Queen Margherita Pizza, Mad Mexican, Canary, and Canarry & Fox Micro Market, Coriander Girl, COCO Crafted Organic Chocolates & Ice Cream, Summer Farmer’s market and The Regular — Coffee house and Wine Shop. To get to Baby point Gates You can walk through a pleasant residential neighbourhood, first up the hill on Varsity, to the right on Humberside, then left on a small rondo to the gates of Baby Point. and you’ll reach Jane and Annette intersection.
Jane Street & Annette Street
BABY POINT GATES (Jane /Annette St) - 10 min walk/ Up a hill. Free parking on the street. Many daily staples are right here, including Queen Margherita Pizza, Mad Mexican, Canary, and Canarry & Fox Micro Market, Coriander Girl, COCO Crafted Organic Chocolates & Ice Cream, Summer Farmer’s market and The Regular — Coffee house and Wine Shop. To get to Baby point Gates You can walk through a pleasant residential neighbourhood, first up the hill on Varsity, to the right on Humberside, then left on a small rondo to the gates of Baby Point. and you’ll reach Jane and Annette intersection.
This trendy neighbourhood occupies areas around Bloor Street, Dupont Street, Lansdowne Avenue and Dundas Street. The area is roughly in the shape of a triangle and bordered by three sets of railroad tracks and often called “The Junction Triangle”. If you crave health food you are in luck with plenty of juice bars and delicious restaurants. There are many health and wellness options beyond food, as well as art and design shops, furniture stores, antiques, and cool items to decorate your home. Stick around when the sun goes down for a thriving nightlife at various venues including Hole In The Wall, a cozy location with live music. There are also some great art galleries scattered through the area.
113 locals recommend
The Junction
113 locals recommend
This trendy neighbourhood occupies areas around Bloor Street, Dupont Street, Lansdowne Avenue and Dundas Street. The area is roughly in the shape of a triangle and bordered by three sets of railroad tracks and often called “The Junction Triangle”. If you crave health food you are in luck with plenty of juice bars and delicious restaurants. There are many health and wellness options beyond food, as well as art and design shops, furniture stores, antiques, and cool items to decorate your home. Stick around when the sun goes down for a thriving nightlife at various venues including Hole In The Wall, a cozy location with live music. There are also some great art galleries scattered through the area.
The Bloor West Village shopping district is as much about eating as it is about shopping. It has many bakeries, delicatessens, speciality food shops, cafes and great restaurants.
93 locals recommend
Bloor West Village
93 locals recommend
The Bloor West Village shopping district is as much about eating as it is about shopping. It has many bakeries, delicatessens, speciality food shops, cafes and great restaurants.
‘Roncy’ is a village. Roncesvalles Avenue itself is one small strip lined with charming coffee shops, used bookstores and quaint restaurants and bars. Located in Toronto’s West End, a stone’s throw from the glorious High Park, it’s a family-friendly, effortlessly charming neighborhood. Despite how much Roncesvalles has to offer, it’s somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of city life and so never feels too crowded.
135 locals recommend
Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles Ave
135 locals recommend
‘Roncy’ is a village. Roncesvalles Avenue itself is one small strip lined with charming coffee shops, used bookstores and quaint restaurants and bars. Located in Toronto’s West End, a stone’s throw from the glorious High Park, it’s a family-friendly, effortlessly charming neighborhood. Despite how much Roncesvalles has to offer, it’s somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of city life and so never feels too crowded.

Restaurants - nearby

A casual, sparse kitchen serving tacos & beer, while selling its house guacamoles & salsas retail.
23 locals recommend
Mad Mexican Restaurant
405 Jane St
23 locals recommend
A casual, sparse kitchen serving tacos & beer, while selling its house guacamoles & salsas retail.
Range of Neapolitan style pizzas made in a wood fired oven, plus gelato.
122 locals recommend
Queen Margherita Pizza
1402 Queen St E
122 locals recommend
Range of Neapolitan style pizzas made in a wood fired oven, plus gelato.
Campo can mean "countryside" in Italian or Spanish, and their food is influenced by rustic Italian and Spanish cuisine.
17 locals recommend
Campo
244 Jane St
17 locals recommend
Campo can mean "countryside" in Italian or Spanish, and their food is influenced by rustic Italian and Spanish cuisine.
After a pleasant walk by Humber river, you can enjoy dining or afternoon tea in the Old Mill Restaurant, located by the Old Mill bridge, by Humber river. AFTERNOON TEA A grand tradition for over a century, the Old Mill Toronto has the pleasure of serving you England’s most beloved ritual of afternoon tea. A unique tea experience served in our beautiful Terrace room overlooking the picturesque courtyard. SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday Brunch Buffet (Available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) SUNDAY DINNER Sunday Dinner Buffet (Available from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) LUNCH BUFFET Tuesday – Saturday (Available from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
484 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill Ave
484 locals recommend
After a pleasant walk by Humber river, you can enjoy dining or afternoon tea in the Old Mill Restaurant, located by the Old Mill bridge, by Humber river. AFTERNOON TEA A grand tradition for over a century, the Old Mill Toronto has the pleasure of serving you England’s most beloved ritual of afternoon tea. A unique tea experience served in our beautiful Terrace room overlooking the picturesque courtyard. SUNDAY BRUNCH Sunday Brunch Buffet (Available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) SUNDAY DINNER Sunday Dinner Buffet (Available from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) LUNCH BUFFET Tuesday – Saturday (Available from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Wood-fired aged sourdough pizzas and Italian sharing plates. Featuring original cocktails, imported draught beer, and a thoughtfully curated list of revolving wines and champagne. With over 50 varieties available by the glass or bottle.
27 locals recommend
Annette Food Market
240 Annette St
27 locals recommend
Wood-fired aged sourdough pizzas and Italian sharing plates. Featuring original cocktails, imported draught beer, and a thoughtfully curated list of revolving wines and champagne. With over 50 varieties available by the glass or bottle.
14 locals recommend
Westwood Grill Pan-Asian Cuisine
519 Annette St
14 locals recommend

Takeout restaurants / fast food

Falafel World
2396 Bloor St W
Pegrolls are unique type of snack, combination of spring rolls and perogies with great dipping sauces. Worth a try!
pegrolls
558 Jane Street
Pegrolls are unique type of snack, combination of spring rolls and perogies with great dipping sauces. Worth a try!
Authentic Jerk & Curry Chicken, soups and roti. Highly recommended.
Caribbean Queen Jerk (Jane Street)
393 Jane Street
Authentic Jerk & Curry Chicken, soups and roti. Highly recommended.
Pho VP
351 Jane St
My Dosa Place/My Roti Place
383 Jane Street
JP Sushi
520 Annette St
Caribbean Queen Jerk (Jane Street)
393 Jane Street
Salsa Venezuelan Street Food brings the art of sauce-slathered hot dogs and triple-patty burgers from the markets of Caracas to Toronto. As its name suggests, this family-run operation specializes in the kind of thing that's sorely missing in this city's after-party scene: street food, namely, the messy kind found in Venezeula.
Salsa Venezuelan Street Food
341 Jane Street
Salsa Venezuelan Street Food brings the art of sauce-slathered hot dogs and triple-patty burgers from the markets of Caracas to Toronto. As its name suggests, this family-run operation specializes in the kind of thing that's sorely missing in this city's after-party scene: street food, namely, the messy kind found in Venezeula.

Bakery / Caffè - nearby

Patisserie 27 401 Jane St Small French bakery offering tarts, eclairs, macarons & other classic pastries along with various breads and one of the best croissants in Toronto! You can even drink coffee in a paper cup I designed :) Open 7am-5pm - Closed on Monday and Tuesday
22 locals recommend
Patisserie 27
401 Jane St
22 locals recommend
Patisserie 27 401 Jane St Small French bakery offering tarts, eclairs, macarons & other classic pastries along with various breads and one of the best croissants in Toronto! You can even drink coffee in a paper cup I designed :) Open 7am-5pm - Closed on Monday and Tuesday
High Vibe Cuban Cafe and Bodega (general store in Spanish). Come through and pick up Cuban coffee and pastries. They also carry Latin, Caribbean and Spanish pantry items, vintage home decor, kitchen essentials, self-care & metaphysical goodness, clothing and dope accessories as well as books for the culture.
Little Havana Cafe y Bodega
High Vibe Cuban Cafe and Bodega (general store in Spanish). Come through and pick up Cuban coffee and pastries. They also carry Latin, Caribbean and Spanish pantry items, vintage home decor, kitchen essentials, self-care & metaphysical goodness, clothing and dope accessories as well as books for the culture.
Authentic French bakery and excellent brunch, this is their second location in Bloor West Village. Unbelievable quiches, pastries, croissants, baguettes, artisanal breads, macarons, pâté and foie gras, sandwiches, salads, french toast and more. Food to take home or eat in.
12 locals recommend
Ma Maison
4243 Dundas St W
12 locals recommend
Authentic French bakery and excellent brunch, this is their second location in Bloor West Village. Unbelievable quiches, pastries, croissants, baguettes, artisanal breads, macarons, pâté and foie gras, sandwiches, salads, french toast and more. Food to take home or eat in.
Excellent organic chocolate and ice-cream!
COCO Crafted Organic Chocolates & Ice Cream
365 Jane St
Excellent organic chocolate and ice-cream!
18 locals recommend
Baka Gallery Cafe
2256 Bloor St W
18 locals recommend
Original Location for this Authentic French bakery. Without brunch service that's more dedicated to catering and takeaway has been open for over 15 years. Unbelievable quiches, pastries, croissants, baguettes, artisanal breads, macarons, pâté and foie gras, sandwiches and more. Food to take home or eat in.
12 locals recommend
Ma Maison
4243 Dundas St W
12 locals recommend
Original Location for this Authentic French bakery. Without brunch service that's more dedicated to catering and takeaway has been open for over 15 years. Unbelievable quiches, pastries, croissants, baguettes, artisanal breads, macarons, pâté and foie gras, sandwiches and more. Food to take home or eat in.
Messina has been a family owned business since 1970s. They offer traditional Italian baked goods, Italian groceries, cold cuts and lunch deli bar for take out.
6 locals recommend
Messina Bakery
19 Scarlett Rd
6 locals recommend
Messina has been a family owned business since 1970s. They offer traditional Italian baked goods, Italian groceries, cold cuts and lunch deli bar for take out.
16 locals recommend
Second Cup
145 Queens Quay W
16 locals recommend
Stylish cafe with a DJ booth, serving espresso drinks, sake and pastries.
The Regular - Specialty Coffee, Beer & Wine
548 Annette Street
Stylish cafe with a DJ booth, serving espresso drinks, sake and pastries.
Newly opened Ice cream sandwich shop walking distance.
Ernie's Icebox
403 Jane Street
Newly opened Ice cream sandwich shop walking distance.
"Gigli Caffè" is a family-owned and charming coffee shop located in the busy intersection of Jane and Annette in Toronto's Baby Point neighbourhood. ​ "Gigli Caffè" is a new stylist concept that loves Coffee, Wooden Bowties and ...Jazz! Come visit us to dine in or pick up and enjoy our unique coffee selection, fresh daily Croissants, Focaccia sandwiches, Salad & Soup, Gelato and more. ​ It is a bright and cozy spot, perfect for families and ideal for business meeting (Free WIFI).
Gigli Caffè
"Gigli Caffè" is a family-owned and charming coffee shop located in the busy intersection of Jane and Annette in Toronto's Baby Point neighbourhood. ​ "Gigli Caffè" is a new stylist concept that loves Coffee, Wooden Bowties and ...Jazz! Come visit us to dine in or pick up and enjoy our unique coffee selection, fresh daily Croissants, Focaccia sandwiches, Salad & Soup, Gelato and more. ​ It is a bright and cozy spot, perfect for families and ideal for business meeting (Free WIFI).

Grocery shopping

Lablaws 3671 Dundas St W Open 8am - 11pm Newly renovated Loblaws Grocery store with plenty of free paring and Starbucks cafe Dundas/Gooch Ave
50 locals recommend
Loblaws
380 The East Mall
50 locals recommend
Lablaws 3671 Dundas St W Open 8am - 11pm Newly renovated Loblaws Grocery store with plenty of free paring and Starbucks cafe Dundas/Gooch Ave
A friendly neighborhood grocery shop. They go above and beyond.
Canary & Fox Micro Market
778 Annette Street
A friendly neighborhood grocery shop. They go above and beyond.
3400 Dundas St W 8am - 10pm No frills grocery store with a good ethnic food section, free parking, decent quality produce and the prices can’t be beat
339 locals recommend
FreshCo
22 Northcote Ave
339 locals recommend
3400 Dundas St W 8am - 10pm No frills grocery store with a good ethnic food section, free parking, decent quality produce and the prices can’t be beat
108 Vine Ave (in the Junction) 10 min by car, free parking lot 8:30am - 9pm Neighbourhood natural grocer stocking local & organic produce, meat & dairy, plus gluten-free items.
91 locals recommend
2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont St
91 locals recommend
108 Vine Ave (in the Junction) 10 min by car, free parking lot 8:30am - 9pm Neighbourhood natural grocer stocking local & organic produce, meat & dairy, plus gluten-free items.
The chain expands the grocery store concept to include a multicultural food court with a cafe, Chinese BBQ, Eastern Kitchen, Western Kitchen, Buffet, Sushi Island, Burger Station, Salad Station, Pizzeria, Juice and Bubble Tea stand, and a Pho Restaurant.
19 locals recommend
Nations Fresh Foods
1980 St Clair Ave W
19 locals recommend
The chain expands the grocery store concept to include a multicultural food court with a cafe, Chinese BBQ, Eastern Kitchen, Western Kitchen, Buffet, Sushi Island, Burger Station, Salad Station, Pizzeria, Juice and Bubble Tea stand, and a Pho Restaurant.
International Cheese has been manufacturing fine artisanal cheese since 1963; we are a family-owned and operated company priding itself in offering only the freshest cheeses. We offer a variety of fresh, semi-soft, and firm cheeses, along with Italian-style specialties. You can find all these cheeses within our signature Santa Lucia Cheese line.
International Cheese Co Ltd
67 Mulock Ave
International Cheese has been manufacturing fine artisanal cheese since 1963; we are a family-owned and operated company priding itself in offering only the freshest cheeses. We offer a variety of fresh, semi-soft, and firm cheeses, along with Italian-style specialties. You can find all these cheeses within our signature Santa Lucia Cheese line.
22 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1570 Dundas St E
22 locals recommend

Sightseeing - nearby

Points of interest nearby
BEST PART of staying at our house is the Etienne Brule Park. 3 min. walk along Magwood Crt, towards Varsity, turn right on the first intersection and enter the park through Magwood Forest or walk along St Marks Rd St Marks / Pasadena Gardens. Have a picnic, go cycling or jogging or kayaking, in the winter you can cross-country.
22 locals recommend
Etienne Brule Park
10 Catherine St
22 locals recommend
BEST PART of staying at our house is the Etienne Brule Park. 3 min. walk along Magwood Crt, towards Varsity, turn right on the first intersection and enter the park through Magwood Forest or walk along St Marks Rd St Marks / Pasadena Gardens. Have a picnic, go cycling or jogging or kayaking, in the winter you can cross-country.
We frequently kayak on the river, from Bloor St. bridge you can go south all the way to Lake Ontario. There are rentals (Toronto Adventures) from May - October. It's best to check their website for details. They also organize many interesting events such as comedy shows, concerts on the river. Worth checking out!
6 locals recommend
Toronto Adventures: Humber River Paddling Centre
9 Old Mill Rd
6 locals recommend
We frequently kayak on the river, from Bloor St. bridge you can go south all the way to Lake Ontario. There are rentals (Toronto Adventures) from May - October. It's best to check their website for details. They also organize many interesting events such as comedy shows, concerts on the river. Worth checking out!
Sprawling park with hiking trails, sporting facilities, pool, ice skating rink, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo. It's 161 hectares is a mixed recreational and natural park. One-third of the park remains in a natural state, with a rare oak savannah ecology. 1873 Bloor St W 13 min by car
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 locals recommend
Sprawling park with hiking trails, sporting facilities, pool, ice skating rink, cultural facilities, educational facilities, gardens, playgrounds and a zoo. It's 161 hectares is a mixed recreational and natural park. One-third of the park remains in a natural state, with a rare oak savannah ecology. 1873 Bloor St W 13 min by car
Sunnyside Park is one of a series of parks along the waterfront with a scenic boardwalk for pedestrians. Take a summer stroll to enjoy the beach, stop for a swim at Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool, hang out on the beach, enjoy a picnic in the park, or sip a cool drink overlooking the lake at Sunnyside Pavillion.
9 locals recommend
Sunnyside
9 locals recommend
Sunnyside Park is one of a series of parks along the waterfront with a scenic boardwalk for pedestrians. Take a summer stroll to enjoy the beach, stop for a swim at Sunnyside Gus Ryder Pool, hang out on the beach, enjoy a picnic in the park, or sip a cool drink overlooking the lake at Sunnyside Pavillion.
A nice spot to cycle along the Humber river to from our park. There's observation point with colourful chairs & vistas of Humber Bay & the Toronto skyline.
Sheldon Lookout
Martin Goodman Trail
A nice spot to cycle along the Humber river to from our park. There's observation point with colourful chairs & vistas of Humber Bay & the Toronto skyline.
A walking distance 2.9km from our park along the Humber river. Scenic park featuring gardens, paths, a gazebo, lawn bowling & more.
25 locals recommend
James Gardens
99 Edenbridge Dr
25 locals recommend
A walking distance 2.9km from our park along the Humber river. Scenic park featuring gardens, paths, a gazebo, lawn bowling & more.
You can start your tour at Montgomery's Inn, one of the city's 10 history museums, it's an 1840's era tavern, farm and local gathering place which hosts a farmer's market on Wednesdays (May-October)
The Islington Mosaic (street murals)
4972 Dundas St W
You can start your tour at Montgomery's Inn, one of the city's 10 history museums, it's an 1840's era tavern, farm and local gathering place which hosts a farmer's market on Wednesdays (May-October)
Humber Bay Park West is a narrow park jutting out into the water of Lake Ontario in the City's west end. It's an excellent spot for bird watchers hoping to find interesting waterfowl and shorebirds. Along the shores of Humber Bay West, you'll also spot a wide variety of ducks overwintering in Lake Ontario. Combine your walkthrough Humber Bay Park West with a loop around Humber Bay Park East for a great day of hiking. A number of parking lots and paved pathways make this an accessible park. It’s a great place to watch the sunrise.
56 locals recommend
Humber Bay Park
36 Park Lawn Rd
56 locals recommend
Humber Bay Park West is a narrow park jutting out into the water of Lake Ontario in the City's west end. It's an excellent spot for bird watchers hoping to find interesting waterfowl and shorebirds. Along the shores of Humber Bay West, you'll also spot a wide variety of ducks overwintering in Lake Ontario. Combine your walkthrough Humber Bay Park West with a loop around Humber Bay Park East for a great day of hiking. A number of parking lots and paved pathways make this an accessible park. It’s a great place to watch the sunrise.
It’s a nice waterfront park. There’s a beach and park area along Lake Ontario's Humber Bay, from west of Exhibition Place to the mouth of the Humber River. The area has several recreation uses, including rowing clubs, sports clubs, picnic areas, playgrounds, a nightclub, a historic bathing pavilion, and Rus Ryder outdoor public pool. It’s possible to rent SUP boards in this area.
24 locals recommend
Sunnyside Park
2001 Lake Shore Boulevard West
24 locals recommend
It’s a nice waterfront park. There’s a beach and park area along Lake Ontario's Humber Bay, from west of Exhibition Place to the mouth of the Humber River. The area has several recreation uses, including rowing clubs, sports clubs, picnic areas, playgrounds, a nightclub, a historic bathing pavilion, and Rus Ryder outdoor public pool. It’s possible to rent SUP boards in this area.
Famous as “Toronto’s Village of Murals,” the historic Village of Islington is a focal point in Etobicoke for both local history buffs and art lovers alike. In addition to boasting 26 murals depicting key heritage moments, the area is also home to Arts Etobicoke, Creative Village Studio, and Montgomery’s Inn. Take a stroll through historic Village of Islington in south Etobicoke, where art and culture meet to build a creative community. Just 7 km away
The Islington Mosaic (street murals)
4972 Dundas St W
Famous as “Toronto’s Village of Murals,” the historic Village of Islington is a focal point in Etobicoke for both local history buffs and art lovers alike. In addition to boasting 26 murals depicting key heritage moments, the area is also home to Arts Etobicoke, Creative Village Studio, and Montgomery’s Inn. Take a stroll through historic Village of Islington in south Etobicoke, where art and culture meet to build a creative community. Just 7 km away
Trillium Park has the best views for a sunrise or sunset photo. Close to Toronto, its a favorite with many of the locals. Its a nice place to spend a lazy afternoon strolling along the waterfront or having a picnic on a blanket, swimming at a beach or making a bone fire in designated spots. The Toronto skyline is the closest from this park. Superb photo opportunities here. You can also explore Ontario Place next to it. It's a great place to rekax by the water.
54 locals recommend
Trillium Park
955 Lake Shore Blvd W
54 locals recommend
Trillium Park has the best views for a sunrise or sunset photo. Close to Toronto, its a favorite with many of the locals. Its a nice place to spend a lazy afternoon strolling along the waterfront or having a picnic on a blanket, swimming at a beach or making a bone fire in designated spots. The Toronto skyline is the closest from this park. Superb photo opportunities here. You can also explore Ontario Place next to it. It's a great place to rekax by the water.

Nightlife

Sleek destination for craft beers, cocktails & upscale international fare, plus live performances. 3030dundaswest.com
56 locals recommend
3030 Dundas West
3030 Dundas St W
56 locals recommend
Sleek destination for craft beers, cocktails & upscale international fare, plus live performances. 3030dundaswest.com
Cozy venue for live music & craft beer, with a changing menu of casual global dishes. theholeinthewallto.ca
107 locals recommend
The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St W
107 locals recommend
Cozy venue for live music & craft beer, with a changing menu of casual global dishes. theholeinthewallto.ca
2907 Dundas St W junctioncitymusichall.com 8pm-1:30am Unpretentious, downstairs venue offering regular live music from local bands, cocktails & pinball.
30 locals recommend
Junction City Music Hall
2907 Dundas St W
30 locals recommend
2907 Dundas St W junctioncitymusichall.com 8pm-1:30am Unpretentious, downstairs venue offering regular live music from local bands, cocktails & pinball.
19 locals recommend
Famous Last Words
392 Pacific Ave
19 locals recommend