Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Freshii
140 Spadina Ave. Located on the ground floor of the building for a quick and healthy bite!
Kupfert & Kim is a plant-based, quick-service restaurant.
We make delicious, minimally-processed food that is awesome for humans, animals and our planet. Very delicious menu!
21 locals recommend
Kupfert & Kim (Spadina)
140 Spadina Ave.Kupfert & Kim is a plant-based, quick-service restaurant.
We make delicious, minimally-processed food that is awesome for humans, animals and our planet. Very delicious menu!
If you haven't had a late night on King West that ended with their deluxe foie-gras poutine, I know what you need to do this weekend. This urban saloon pairs upscale comfort food with great cocktails and a slick decor. Think hunting lodge meets speakeasy. And, yes, it just works.
84 locals recommend
Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WIf you haven't had a late night on King West that ended with their deluxe foie-gras poutine, I know what you need to do this weekend. This urban saloon pairs upscale comfort food with great cocktails and a slick decor. Think hunting lodge meets speakeasy. And, yes, it just works.
Patria is an authentic Spanish tapas eatery; Extensive menu featuring dishes such as delicately prepared crispy jamon croquettes and traditional paellas. Seafood is a staple of Spanish cuisine, and Patria showcases an ever-changing selection of only the freshest fish, octopus and shrimp, sourced daily. The wine menu features an extensive list of Spanish labels imported exclusively to pair perfectly with every item on the menu. Equipped with a courtyard patio and large dining area, Patria is the perfect spot for dinner or Sunday brunch.
120 locals recommend
Patria
478 King St WPatria is an authentic Spanish tapas eatery; Extensive menu featuring dishes such as delicately prepared crispy jamon croquettes and traditional paellas. Seafood is a staple of Spanish cuisine, and Patria showcases an ever-changing selection of only the freshest fish, octopus and shrimp, sourced daily. The wine menu features an extensive list of Spanish labels imported exclusively to pair perfectly with every item on the menu. Equipped with a courtyard patio and large dining area, Patria is the perfect spot for dinner or Sunday brunch.
Le Gourmand serves up some seriously good soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies, and a mean hot chocolate! There's lots to choose from here, including options with Belgian white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and Nutella.
65 locals recommend
Le Gourmand
152 Spadina Ave.Le Gourmand serves up some seriously good soup, sandwiches, salads, and cookies, and a mean hot chocolate! There's lots to choose from here, including options with Belgian white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and Nutella.
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave. Literally at the door step!
Alo
163 Spadina Ave. Amazing food!
Byblos
11 Duncan StAmazing food!
Los Colibris
220 King St WLee Restaurant is one of Toronto's most venerable dining institutions, headed by star chef Susur Lee. The food here is meant for sharing so prepare to order a lot and try a range of items from the menu.
The restaurant is stunning in design, with a neon sign outside, good flow between front room, dining room and patio. Seating is defined by soft cushions and wooden benches, and the glowing bar at the centre of the front room creates visual interest and is surrounded by plush stools.
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St WLee Restaurant is one of Toronto's most venerable dining institutions, headed by star chef Susur Lee. The food here is meant for sharing so prepare to order a lot and try a range of items from the menu.
The restaurant is stunning in design, with a neon sign outside, good flow between front room, dining room and patio. Seating is defined by soft cushions and wooden benches, and the glowing bar at the centre of the front room creates visual interest and is surrounded by plush stools.
Want to add a little mystery to your night out? Venture to Escobar, the hidden bar through the kitchen and behind the freezer door of King West's Valdez. Between the hidden entrance, "secret" menu of cocktails, and great hip-hop tunes, Escobar keeps the intrigue on high.
58 locals recommend
Valdez Restaurant
Want to add a little mystery to your night out? Venture to Escobar, the hidden bar through the kitchen and behind the freezer door of King West's Valdez. Between the hidden entrance, "secret" menu of cocktails, and great hip-hop tunes, Escobar keeps the intrigue on high.
A MODERN BEER & CIDER HALL THAT SPECIALIZES IN ARTISAN SAUSAGES, CRAFT BEER & CIDER, AND GOOD TIMES.
198 locals recommend
WVRST
609 King St WA MODERN BEER & CIDER HALL THAT SPECIALIZES IN ARTISAN SAUSAGES, CRAFT BEER & CIDER, AND GOOD TIMES.
What else would you expect from the Toronto company that makes one of the best chocolate bars in the world? The expert chocolate makers at Soma also do a rich and extremely chocolatey hot chocolate. You can grab a cup on site or buy some drinking chocolate and make it at home!
104 locals recommend
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneWhat else would you expect from the Toronto company that makes one of the best chocolate bars in the world? The expert chocolate makers at Soma also do a rich and extremely chocolatey hot chocolate. You can grab a cup on site or buy some drinking chocolate and make it at home!
Thoroughbred Food & Drink
304 Richmond St W Great food!
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EEssentials
Blo Blow Dry Bar
626 King St WLoblaws
585 Queen St WDollarama
590 King St WShoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WSoletta Dry Cleaners
438 Richmond St WFresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Drinks & Nightlife
Roof top lounge at the Thompson Hotel offers stunning views and a hyped crowd.
124 locals recommend
Lavelle
627 King St W Roof top lounge at the Thompson Hotel offers stunning views and a hyped crowd.
The Addisons Residence
456 Wellington Street WestOpen since 1849, the Wheat Sheaf is one of Toronto's oldest bars. I'm still not sure about that whole tunnel myth, but this is a great place to watch the game and have a few pints with friends. Take part in a piece of Toronto history.
65 locals recommend
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WOpen since 1849, the Wheat Sheaf is one of Toronto's oldest bars. I'm still not sure about that whole tunnel myth, but this is a great place to watch the game and have a few pints with friends. Take part in a piece of Toronto history.
Everleigh
580 King St WWildflower
550 Wellington St WCube
314 Queen St WCabin Five
225 Richmond St W'Aspen Chic' and 'Northern Canadiana!
Wayward feels like a 1940s speakeasy lounge/bar where people can chill while listening to some cool old-school tunes reflecting the vibe of its downstairs brother, The Good Son.
Offering an inviting and comfortable environment to enjoy after-dinner drinks, this lounge definitely lends itself to guests enjoying the sounds of live jazz or R&B music (hint hint), but until then their house DJ plays fabulous old school tunes just loud enough to still enjoy a conversation with friends.
20 locals recommend
Wayward
1096 Queen St WWayward feels like a 1940s speakeasy lounge/bar where people can chill while listening to some cool old-school tunes reflecting the vibe of its downstairs brother, The Good Son.
Offering an inviting and comfortable environment to enjoy after-dinner drinks, this lounge definitely lends itself to guests enjoying the sounds of live jazz or R&B music (hint hint), but until then their house DJ plays fabulous old school tunes just loud enough to still enjoy a conversation with friends.
Poetry Jazz Cafe
1078 Augusta AveNu Jazz, Eclectic Soul, Spoken Word, Cocktail & Wine Bar
An experience involving all the senses: a visceral and emotional journey of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. To the eye, BarChef is a dimly lit, intimate environment. Bottled cocktails line its shelves alongside jars containing over 5,000 oz of bitters– ranging from cherry and vanilla to rosemary and lavender – aging and infusing for a minimum of three months!
145 locals recommend
BarChef
472 Queen St WAn experience involving all the senses: a visceral and emotional journey of taste, touch, smell, sound and sight. To the eye, BarChef is a dimly lit, intimate environment. Bottled cocktails line its shelves alongside jars containing over 5,000 oz of bitters– ranging from cherry and vanilla to rosemary and lavender – aging and infusing for a minimum of three months!
Shopping
Nordstrom Toronto Eaton Centre
260 Yonge StEntertainment & Activities
This is Toronto's only ping-pong themed bar. With 12 ping-pong tables and two bars, it's like your coolest friend's basement on steroids. An extensive cocktail menu, an upscale bar food menu, and great music adds a little extra to your hang-out. Make sure to book your table in advance.
155 locals recommend
SPIN Toronto
This is Toronto's only ping-pong themed bar. With 12 ping-pong tables and two bars, it's like your coolest friend's basement on steroids. An extensive cocktail menu, an upscale bar food menu, and great music adds a little extra to your hang-out. Make sure to book your table in advance.
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St Wice skating
Sightseeing
Visiting Toronto’s Chinatown can be an exciting experience for anyone. There are a number of shops, restaurants, activities, historic monuments, and even spas to check out when you visit Chinatown. You will be able to kick back, relax, and spend the whole weekend at Chinatown without having to worry. This is because the atmosphere is very laid back, and relaxed.
There are also tours going on throughout Chinatown. Hook up with a group, and explore Chinatown together. This is an exciting, and rewarding experience. Their festivities going on throughout the weekends have free admission, so jump in and watch the traditional lion dances, or make hands on cultural crafts.
740 locals recommend
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Visiting Toronto’s Chinatown can be an exciting experience for anyone. There are a number of shops, restaurants, activities, historic monuments, and even spas to check out when you visit Chinatown. You will be able to kick back, relax, and spend the whole weekend at Chinatown without having to worry. This is because the atmosphere is very laid back, and relaxed.
There are also tours going on throughout Chinatown. Hook up with a group, and explore Chinatown together. This is an exciting, and rewarding experience. Their festivities going on throughout the weekends have free admission, so jump in and watch the traditional lion dances, or make hands on cultural crafts.
The CN Tower is a 553.33 m-high concrete communications and observation tower in downtown Toronto.
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe CN Tower is a 553.33 m-high concrete communications and observation tower in downtown Toronto.
Hockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StMetropolitan United Church
56 Queen St EGooderham Building
49 Wellington St EDundas Square
Dundas SquareRipley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdKensington Market
Arts & Culture
The best entertainment in Toronto. Bringing musicals, dramas, comedies and more to the theatre stage for over 50 years.
243 locals recommend
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WThe best entertainment in Toronto. Bringing musicals, dramas, comedies and more to the theatre stage for over 50 years.
the first building of its kind in Canada; a theatre built specifically for opera and ballet performances with the finest level of acoustics.
168 locals recommend
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St Wthe first building of its kind in Canada; a theatre built specifically for opera and ballet performances with the finest level of acoustics.
Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre
189 Yonge StRoyal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkRoy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St