Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great coffee, smoothies and sandwiches....a fun place to hipster-watch! plus they've got a liquor licence!
62 locals recommend
Saving Gigi
859 Bloor St WGreat coffee, smoothies and sandwiches....a fun place to hipster-watch! plus they've got a liquor licence!
Lalibela Restaurant - Bloor St
869 Bloor St WDelicious Ethiopean faire!
More great, and super cheap Ethiopean! Be prepared to line up on weekends.
71 locals recommend
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street WestMore great, and super cheap Ethiopean! Be prepared to line up on weekends.
Ella's Uncle
899 Bloor Street WestThe closest spot for a morning coffee.
Great little grocery store that has a surprisingly good selection of organic, Latin American and Asian products...Probablyh because the friendly owners are Chinese/Peruvian/Canadian!
28 locals recommend
Bloor Court Village Market
868 Bloor St WGreat little grocery store that has a surprisingly good selection of organic, Latin American and Asian products...Probablyh because the friendly owners are Chinese/Peruvian/Canadian!
a bit of a walk, but worth it for this tiny Mexican/El Salvadorean fusion spot
75 locals recommend
Tacos El Asador
689 Bloor St Wa bit of a walk, but worth it for this tiny Mexican/El Salvadorean fusion spot
Even mor e of a walk, but still very doable...a more modern, hip approach to Mexican food with a Korean influence. Plus tasty cocktails.
40 locals recommend
Barrio Coreano
690 Bloor St WEven mor e of a walk, but still very doable...a more modern, hip approach to Mexican food with a Korean influence. Plus tasty cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheap drinks, always lots of people...plus vegan dinner options and alcoholic slushies!
32 locals recommend
Disgraceland
965 Bloor St WCheap drinks, always lots of people...plus vegan dinner options and alcoholic slushies!
Everything Else
Monarch Vintage
897 Bloor Street WestCute vintage options in a clean setting.
The fantastic YMCA....sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool yoga, etc etc in a calm hassle-free environment.
52 locals recommend
West End YMCA
931 College StThe fantastic YMCA....sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool yoga, etc etc in a calm hassle-free environment.
Bakerbots Baking
1242 Delaware AveCookies!!!
One of usual grocery spots... lots of organic products, plus bulk snacks perfect for a road trip. Friendly staff as well.
33 locals recommend
Strictly Bulk
924 Bloor St WOne of usual grocery spots... lots of organic products, plus bulk snacks perfect for a road trip. Friendly staff as well.
Shoppers Drug Mart
2223 Bloor St WFor all you cosmetic and pharmaceutical needs.
PAT Central
675 Bloor St WHuge Korean supermarket.
Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St WHuge Park, great swimming Pool, lots of festivals.
Great shady playground, Splash Pad, Thursday Farmers' Market, Friday community dinners, Lots of outdoor theatre throughout the warmer months.
21 locals recommend
Dufferin Grove
Great shady playground, Splash Pad, Thursday Farmers' Market, Friday community dinners, Lots of outdoor theatre throughout the warmer months.
Bickford Park
400 Grace StNice big trees, fun for dogs.
Shopping
La Fromagerie
868 College StCheese!
Nice, reasonably priced Gelato and coffee, plus some panini and pizza. Bonus: Patio
28 locals recommend
Arte Gelato
946 Bloor St WNice, reasonably priced Gelato and coffee, plus some panini and pizza. Bonus: Patio
Just in case you need some musical instruments, or LED party lights on your trip to Toronto...or if you just wanna shake some maracas in the basement on a rainy afternoon.
7 locals recommend
Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
925 Bloor St WJust in case you need some musical instruments, or LED party lights on your trip to Toronto...or if you just wanna shake some maracas in the basement on a rainy afternoon.