Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
XO Gelato
647 Mt Pleasant RdBest pistachio gelato and all made on site.
Jules Cafe Patisserie
617 Mt Pleasant RdLove the coffee, and the ambiance is so like Paris.
Great organic coffee, great place for lunch on the patio. Prepare to wait for a long time to be seated...its very popular.
6 locals recommend
Pâtisserie La Cigogne
1626 Bayview AveGreat organic coffee, great place for lunch on the patio. Prepare to wait for a long time to be seated...its very popular.
Positano Restaurant
633 Mt Pleasant RdGreat Italian food..reserve in advance. Zagat Rated
Zee Grill Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
641 Mt Pleasant RdBest Seafood in town..and Zagat rated.
Amaya The Indian Room
1574 Bayview AvenueNeighbourhood favourite.
Eat Indian By Amaya
1574 Bayview AvenueTry the Naan Rolls, my favourite is the Spinach and Paneer.
Marigold Indian Bistro
552 Mt Pleasant RdThis one is fairly new but not bad. Nice ambiance.
Quick walk, wholesome Greek food at reasonable prices. This one is an oldie in the neighbourhood.
Grace Restaurant
503 College StQuick walk, wholesome Greek food at reasonable prices. This one is an oldie in the neighbourhood.
grano
2035 Yonge StReally good Italian food.
Great place to pick up a coffee and a gelato on a hot day. This is where I pick up my coffee regularly on my walks with my dog, Bella.
17 locals recommend
Hollywood Gelato
1640 Bayview AveGreat place to pick up a coffee and a gelato on a hot day. This is where I pick up my coffee regularly on my walks with my dog, Bella.
A bit of a hole in the wall but very good buffet and try ordering just the grilled meats and veges. Its a nice change and very good. Don't let the exterior fool you, the food is pretty good.
9 locals recommend
Banjara Eglinton
164 Eglinton Ave EA bit of a hole in the wall but very good buffet and try ordering just the grilled meats and veges. Its a nice change and very good. Don't let the exterior fool you, the food is pretty good.
Shopping
Cumbrae's
714 Queen St WFresh Meat
Rahier Patisserie
1586 Bayview AveFrench bakery with great Cakes
Wish List YYZ
629 Mt Pleasant RdUnique fashions! Walk in and say hi to Ramy and Jeannette.
Walking distance with clothes stores and many more. If you continue to walk North or South on Yonge Street you will find a lot of boutiques and restaurants.
46 locals recommend
Yonge–Eglinton
Walking distance with clothes stores and many more. If you continue to walk North or South on Yonge Street you will find a lot of boutiques and restaurants.
Essentials
For everyday groceries, fast and convenient with a local wine store.
36 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh Mount Pleasant
710 Mt Pleasant RdFor everyday groceries, fast and convenient with a local wine store.
Rowe Farms - Bayview
1617 Bayview AveFor everything organic.
Arts & Culture
Regent Theatre
551 Mt Pleasant RdAward winning Documentaries and Films all year round!
Check out the Panam Venues at http://www.toronto2015.org/venue/
13 locals recommend
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main St UnionvilleCheck out the Panam Venues at http://www.toronto2015.org/venue/
Amazing Architecture and a splendid display of Islamic history and culture.
156 locals recommend
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrAmazing Architecture and a splendid display of Islamic history and culture.
Perfect place to spend the day especially on a rainy day. Great spots to eat across the road.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WPerfect place to spend the day especially on a rainy day. Great spots to eat across the road.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkAlways new exhibits on!
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WIf you have a thing for shoe...you must go!
Everything Else
Mount Pleasant
675 Mt Pleasant RdGreat movies just around the corner.
Just a walk from the house is a park. Farmer's market every Tuesday between 3-7 pm in the summer.
10 locals recommend
June Rowlands Park
220 Davisville AveJust a walk from the house is a park. Farmer's market every Tuesday between 3-7 pm in the summer.
Crothers Woods Trail
Crothers Woods TrailA hidden gem of a park!
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual pub, brunch served on Sundays in the summer with an open patio. Try the pizza..not bad for a pub! Some say it is the best kept secret in the neighbourhood. You be the judge.
11 locals recommend
McSorley's Wonderful Saloon & Grill
1544 Bayview AveCasual pub, brunch served on Sundays in the summer with an open patio. Try the pizza..not bad for a pub! Some say it is the best kept secret in the neighbourhood. You be the judge.
Sightseeing
Moore Park Ravine
205 Moore AveFor nature lovers, walkers and
runners
A farmer's market every Saturday morning in the summer. A lovely cafe and restaurant and shopping.
275 locals recommend
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveA farmer's market every Saturday morning in the summer. A lovely cafe and restaurant and shopping.