Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Celena's Bakery
1938 Danforth AveLovely place for excellent baked goods and coffee.
Cake Town Cafe
2039 Danforth AvenueCute local cafe which also carries Montreal bagels.
Amazing green curry, friendly service and giant portions - need I say more?
36 locals recommend
Thai Room
2063 Danforth AveAmazing green curry, friendly service and giant portions - need I say more?
Pizza Pizza
208 Queens Quay WExcellent for a quick, affordable bite.
Great brunch! Make sure you call and reserve because it fills up FAST!
21 locals recommend
Melanie's Bistro & Patisserie
1870 Danforth AvenueGreat brunch! Make sure you call and reserve because it fills up FAST!
Lazy Daisy's Cafe
1515 Gerrard St EBRUNCH!
The Bandit Coffee Shop
1925 Gerrard Street EastGreat coffee and teas and excellent decor and music.
A very North American spot to eat with an all day breakfast to boot!
149 locals recommend
Sunset Grill
2006 Queen St EA very North American spot to eat with an all day breakfast to boot!
Beach Hill Restaurant
1917 Gerrard St ECaribbean food done the Canadian way. This is by far my favourite brunch spot!
The Croissants here taste like you just pulled them out of a Parisian oven. Excellent French pastries and free coffee refills!
36 locals recommend
Patisserie La Cigogne
1419 Danforth AveThe Croissants here taste like you just pulled them out of a Parisian oven. Excellent French pastries and free coffee refills!
Carter's Ice Cream
3 Woodmount AveFantastic Ice Cream!
Circus Coffee House
7 Woodmount AveCoffee and natural, organic juices reign here.
Yogurty's Froyo
2205 Queen St EMix and match frozen yogurt.
The Burger's Priest
1636 Queen St EPossibly the best burger in town!
Green Eggplant
2024 Queen St EOrganic & Family friendly establishment serving very yummy food.
Yumei Sushi Japanese Restaurant
2116 Queen St ESUSHIIII!
Your typical American diner fare. Brunch and all day breakfast are excellent.
149 locals recommend
Sunset Grill
2006 Queen St EYour typical American diner fare. Brunch and all day breakfast are excellent.
Beachside Grill
1922 Queen Street EastAmazing sunday brunch!
Essentials
Moberly Natural Foods
688 St Clair Ave WA great place to shop for organic food.
Very conveniently located, just a short walk down the street...
109 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1500 Woodbine AveVery conveniently located, just a short walk down the street...
A big grocery store with all you might need to buy food wise - it also has a small pharmacy and a garden centre in case you want to buy some flowers.
66 locals recommend
Davidson's valu-mart
985 Woodbine AveA big grocery store with all you might need to buy food wise - it also has a small pharmacy and a garden centre in case you want to buy some flowers.
Everything Else
BMO Bank of Montreal
26 Fort York BlvdVery conveniently located
TD Canada Trust
Another convenient bank location.
Petro-Canada
117 Jarvis StThe closest gas station to the apartment.
A great park with lots of room and equipment for kids. There is a farmer's market every Thursday afternoon during the summer.
45 locals recommend
East Lynn Park
1949 Danforth AveA great park with lots of room and equipment for kids. There is a farmer's market every Thursday afternoon during the summer.
Dufflet Pastries - Beach
1917 Queen Street EastOur original Torontonian trademark pastry.
Entertainment & Activities
Are you a parent on a rainy day? Take your kids to this play cafe where you can read your paper while they entertain themselves.
oaks 'n acorns
1856 Danforth AveAre you a parent on a rainy day? Take your kids to this play cafe where you can read your paper while they entertain themselves.
Kids Fun Town
2071 Danforth AveAnother kids play spot.
A place to take your kids for swimming, or drop-in activities. Calendar can be checked on their website.
Fairmount Park
1725 Gerrard St EA place to take your kids for swimming, or drop-in activities. Calendar can be checked on their website.
Shopping
Value Village
1319 Bloor St WHunting for a deal? Look no further!
Silly Goose Kids
2054 Danforth AveA great spot for any kind of child-related purchase!
Coles
2169 Queen St EPerfect for all your reading/guidebook needs.
The Nutty Chocolatier
2179 Queen St EThe Candy Lover's dream.
Corso Shoes
1942 Queen St EFantastic shoes all season long.
Sightseeing
The best beach in Toronto is here. There is a long boardwalk perfect for strolling and cycling, a number of cafes and gardens along the whole sandy stretch. Walk down or take Woodbine bus.
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
The best beach in Toronto is here. There is a long boardwalk perfect for strolling and cycling, a number of cafes and gardens along the whole sandy stretch. Walk down or take Woodbine bus.