Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Pretty awesome Mexican street food (tacos, etc.) Cool vibe. Can be busy, so best to avoid peak hours.
239 locals recommend
La Carnita
501 College StPretty awesome Mexican street food (tacos, etc.) Cool vibe. Can be busy, so best to avoid peak hours.
Great place for Italian food. Terroni owned. Quality ingredients, without breaking the bank. Definitely save room for a Tiramisu.
11 locals recommend
La Bettola Di Terroni
106 Victoria StGreat place for Italian food. Terroni owned. Quality ingredients, without breaking the bank. Definitely save room for a Tiramisu.
Traditional French Cuisine. Highly recommend the Steak Frites or Duck Confit. They also have an amazing brunch selection. Ask to sit in the back/atrium for better ambiance during daylight hours.
155 locals recommend
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WTraditional French Cuisine. Highly recommend the Steak Frites or Duck Confit. They also have an amazing brunch selection. Ask to sit in the back/atrium for better ambiance during daylight hours.
Inspired by the classic Paris bistro and its simple, hearty fare. A contemporary take on traditional dishes, and plenty of bold surprises along the way. Only Ontario farm fresh, locally grown product.
128 locals recommend
Union
72 Ossington AveInspired by the classic Paris bistro and its simple, hearty fare. A contemporary take on traditional dishes, and plenty of bold surprises along the way. Only Ontario farm fresh, locally grown product.
Cute place located east in Cork Town. If you’re headed towards Leslieville, this is a great spot to stop at.
36 locals recommend
Odin Cafe + Bar
514 King St ECute place located east in Cork Town. If you’re headed towards Leslieville, this is a great spot to stop at.
Their whole motto is “If you only do one thing, do it well.” Cash Only.
89 locals recommend
JetFuel Coffee Shop
519 Parliament StTheir whole motto is “If you only do one thing, do it well.” Cash Only.
Terroni owned, this place is perfect if you need some solid espresso and sweet indulgence. Their stuff is baked in-house; enjoy a pizza or perhaps a small pastry. Or 5.
72 locals recommend
Sud Forno
716 Queen St WTerroni owned, this place is perfect if you need some solid espresso and sweet indulgence. Their stuff is baked in-house; enjoy a pizza or perhaps a small pastry. Or 5.
Cute spot in Leslieville. Featuring Pilot Coffee Roasters (one of the best in town).
87 locals recommend
Te Aro
983 Queen St ECute spot in Leslieville. Featuring Pilot Coffee Roasters (one of the best in town).
Hooky's Fish and Chips
486 Queen St WGreat spot for food nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Enjoy a coffee and pastry across the street from Trinity Bellwoods Park.
183 locals recommend
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WEnjoy a coffee and pastry across the street from Trinity Bellwoods Park.
24 Hour Diner with 3 locations in Downtown Toronto. There's a location closer to the apartment at College & Yonge. I recommend their big breakfast if you're feeling hungry!
89 locals recommend
Fran's Restaurant
200 Victoria St24 Hour Diner with 3 locations in Downtown Toronto. There's a location closer to the apartment at College & Yonge. I recommend their big breakfast if you're feeling hungry!
Great spot for drinks near Little Italy. Their tapas menu comes highly recommended.
235 locals recommend
Bar Raval
505 College StGreat spot for drinks near Little Italy. Their tapas menu comes highly recommended.
This place comes recommended for the view (I've never had food or drink here). Save your money and avoid the CN Tower – The One Eighty offers beautiful views of Downtown Toronto (south to the lake).
106 locals recommend
The One Eighty
55 Bloor St WThis place comes recommended for the view (I've never had food or drink here). Save your money and avoid the CN Tower – The One Eighty offers beautiful views of Downtown Toronto (south to the lake).
Solid brunch spot near our apartment. They offer organic and vegan options as well, which is a growing trend in the city.
42 locals recommend
Lola's Kitchen
634 Church StreetSolid brunch spot near our apartment. They offer organic and vegan options as well, which is a growing trend in the city.
Located in Cabbagetown, it's a great spot for brunch (or lunch, depending on the hour). Very affordable, with large portions.
9 locals recommend
Peartree Restaurant
507 Parliament StLocated in Cabbagetown, it's a great spot for brunch (or lunch, depending on the hour). Very affordable, with large portions.
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WLove this local hot-spot when I crave burritos.
Come here for locally sourced product. Fresh fruits & vegetables, quality meats & cheeses.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St ECome here for locally sourced product. Fresh fruits & vegetables, quality meats & cheeses.
La Banane
227 Ossington AveSud Forno
716 Queen St WCommerce Court WEST
140 Yonge StreetRooster Coffee House (Jarvis Street)
568 Jarvis StLee
497 King St WDrinks & Nightlife
Amazing tapas style food. Uncomplicated, savory flavors. Great pub-style atmosphere. Make reservations!
232 locals recommend
Bar Isabel
797 College StAmazing tapas style food. Uncomplicated, savory flavors. Great pub-style atmosphere. Make reservations!
Awesome spot for some old-fashioned cocktails. Close to Trinity Bellwoods park and the Ossington Strip.
29 locals recommend
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas Street WestAwesome spot for some old-fashioned cocktails. Close to Trinity Bellwoods park and the Ossington Strip.
Sightseeing
Check their website for current events. Great atmosphere, especially during the summer. If visiting during the winter, their Christmas Market is a spectacle!
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StCheck their website for current events. Great atmosphere, especially during the summer. If visiting during the winter, their Christmas Market is a spectacle!
Brand name shops and boutique stores. During TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) go celebrity-spotting.
651 locals recommend
Yorkville
Brand name shops and boutique stores. During TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) go celebrity-spotting.
Little Italy
Little Italy.
Little Portugal
Little Portugal.
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Chinatown.
Entertainment & Activities
If you need your yoga fix, this studio comes highly recommended. Enjoy a variety of yoga styles, heated and non-heated. Cycling classes are also offered!
11 locals recommend
Club Monaco Bloor Street
157 Bloor St WIf you need your yoga fix, this studio comes highly recommended. Enjoy a variety of yoga styles, heated and non-heated. Cycling classes are also offered!
Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St WCineplex Cinemas Yonge Dundas & VIP
10 Dundas St EScotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St WTIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WRipley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdSteam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdShopping
Downtown Toronto's central shopping center. Over 175 brand name stores on 3 levels.
2460 locals recommend
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StDowntown Toronto's central shopping center. Over 175 brand name stores on 3 levels.
Arts & Culture
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkCheck the ROM's website for current exhibits.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCheck the AGO's website for current exhibits.
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WPrincess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WEd Mirvish Theatre
244 Victoria StRoyal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WRoy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StEverything Else
Student Neighbourhood. Great, cheap eats (a lot of Indian, Thai, and Japanese cuisine in the area).
98 locals recommend
The Annex
Student Neighbourhood. Great, cheap eats (a lot of Indian, Thai, and Japanese cuisine in the area).