Cassandra’s guidebook

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Cassandra’s guidebook

Restaurants & Cafes

These are some of our favourite neighbourhood spots to wine, dine and brunch.
Authentic Italian food with a local touch, owned and operated by Toronto natives. Delicious pizza, salads and sandwiches. Super affordable.
38 residents recomanen
Mattachioni
1617 Dupont St
38 residents recomanen
Authentic Italian food with a local touch, owned and operated by Toronto natives. Delicious pizza, salads and sandwiches. Super affordable.
From the makers of the Drake Hotel, the Drake Commissary is nestled in the industrial vibes of the Junction serving Canadian classics with a twist. Awesome cocktails and bakery goods for break-y.
45 residents recomanen
Drake Commissary
128a Sterling Rd
45 residents recomanen
From the makers of the Drake Hotel, the Drake Commissary is nestled in the industrial vibes of the Junction serving Canadian classics with a twist. Awesome cocktails and bakery goods for break-y.
Yummy local coffee, perfect for a grab-and-go cup.
77 residents recomanen
Wallace Espresso
188 Wallace Ave
77 residents recomanen
Yummy local coffee, perfect for a grab-and-go cup.
Tucked away off Landsdowne, Propeller is another local cafe with a great working space if you need it. Breakfast snacks as well.
51 residents recomanen
Propeller Coffee Co.
50 Wade Avenue
51 residents recomanen
Tucked away off Landsdowne, Propeller is another local cafe with a great working space if you need it. Breakfast snacks as well.
Local brewery. My fave is Tokyo Rose - a rose infused IPA. There have bar snacks and bottles to go if you prefer.
41 residents recomanen
Halo Brewery
247 Wallace Ave
41 residents recomanen
Local brewery. My fave is Tokyo Rose - a rose infused IPA. There have bar snacks and bottles to go if you prefer.
Cheap and cheerful brunch spot 5 minutes from the apartment, right beside Halo Brewery.
67 residents recomanen
Cafe Neon
241 Wallace Ave
67 residents recomanen
Cheap and cheerful brunch spot 5 minutes from the apartment, right beside Halo Brewery.
Not-you-typical eatery and so worth it. They have sharing plates and a uniquely curated menu. It's new to Toronto and has gotten rave reviews from the foodies. My favourite is the sausage roll and the oat milk latte (with any of their baked goods).
13 residents recomanen
Donna’s
827 Lansdowne Ave
13 residents recomanen
Not-you-typical eatery and so worth it. They have sharing plates and a uniquely curated menu. It's new to Toronto and has gotten rave reviews from the foodies. My favourite is the sausage roll and the oat milk latte (with any of their baked goods).
Trendy breakfast/brunch spot. It has limited seating and the hours fluctuate so make sure to check in advance.
38 residents recomanen
Baddies
679 Lansdowne Ave
38 residents recomanen
Trendy breakfast/brunch spot. It has limited seating and the hours fluctuate so make sure to check in advance.
No fuss and casual, this is another one of our favourite Italian spots. Order the spaghetti and meat balls!
86 residents recomanen
Sugo
1281 Bloor St W
86 residents recomanen
No fuss and casual, this is another one of our favourite Italian spots. Order the spaghetti and meat balls!
Delish cocktails and a hidden back patio for those sunny days.
42 residents recomanen
The Gaslight
1426 Bloor St W
42 residents recomanen
Delish cocktails and a hidden back patio for those sunny days.
Diner-esque space with the best Cuban food. Awesome for lunch or a low-key dinner, but they have brunch as well.
178 residents recomanen
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles Ave
178 residents recomanen
Diner-esque space with the best Cuban food. Awesome for lunch or a low-key dinner, but they have brunch as well.
Local brewery with small eats. Awesome outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days. Also have bottles to go.
94 residents recomanen
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W
94 residents recomanen
Local brewery with small eats. Awesome outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days. Also have bottles to go.
Upscale local brewery with sharing plates, tapas style. Nice ambience for a night out and long list of unique beers. They're infamous for their wine/beer blends.
149 residents recomanen
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St W
149 residents recomanen
Upscale local brewery with sharing plates, tapas style. Nice ambience for a night out and long list of unique beers. They're infamous for their wine/beer blends.
Casual neighbourhood place for slow cooked BBQ.
133 residents recomanen
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Ave
133 residents recomanen
Casual neighbourhood place for slow cooked BBQ.
Ice cream, ice cream! Ed's is a Toronto novelty.
42 residents recomanen
Ed's Real Scoop - Roncesvalles
189 Roncesvalles Ave
42 residents recomanen
Ice cream, ice cream! Ed's is a Toronto novelty.
Vegan, vegetarian and healthy eats perfect for grab-and-go or a casual lunch.
14 residents recomanen
the Goods
279 Roncesvalles Ave
14 residents recomanen
Vegan, vegetarian and healthy eats perfect for grab-and-go or a casual lunch.
All things juice cleanse.
15 residents recomanen
Village Juicery
99 Roncesvalles Ave
15 residents recomanen
All things juice cleanse.
Best pho and in the Ossington and Queen West neighbourhood if you're headed that way for some shopping.
119 residents recomanen
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington Ave
119 residents recomanen
Best pho and in the Ossington and Queen West neighbourhood if you're headed that way for some shopping.
Ice cream sandwich cookies or waffles. Try the Birthday Cake cookie with London Fog ice cream!
171 residents recomanen
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 residents recomanen
Ice cream sandwich cookies or waffles. Try the Birthday Cake cookie with London Fog ice cream!
Wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas with a low key vibe.
384 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
384 residents recomanen
Wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas with a low key vibe.
Upscale Greek food, tapas style. Make sure you have a reservation.
102 residents recomanen
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington Ave
102 residents recomanen
Upscale Greek food, tapas style. Make sure you have a reservation.
Mexican street food.
239 residents recomanen
La Carnita
501 College St
239 residents recomanen
Mexican street food.
Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe.
232 residents recomanen
Bar Isabel
797 College St
232 residents recomanen
Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe.
Infamous Italian in the city. Try the burrata to start and the house-made spaghetti all'amatriciana.
44 residents recomanen
Campagnolo
832 Dundas St W
44 residents recomanen
Infamous Italian in the city. Try the burrata to start and the house-made spaghetti all'amatriciana.
Chill, rum-centric Haitian cocktail bar with food.
56 residents recomanen
Rhum Corner
926 Dundas St W
56 residents recomanen
Chill, rum-centric Haitian cocktail bar with food.
24/7 diner, literally. My fave one in the city, and it's been the set of more movie than you'd think.
351 residents recomanen
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street West
351 residents recomanen
24/7 diner, literally. My fave one in the city, and it's been the set of more movie than you'd think.
Italian trattoria.
445 residents recomanen
Terroni
720 Queen St W
445 residents recomanen
Italian trattoria.
Chic Spanish spot for tapas and paella.
17 residents recomanen
Carmen
922 Queen St W
17 residents recomanen
Chic Spanish spot for tapas and paella.
Our favourite authentic French patisserie with the best macaroons.
183 residents recomanen
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St W
183 residents recomanen
Our favourite authentic French patisserie with the best macaroons.

Groceries

Affordable grocery store with all of the everyday necessities.
71 residents recomanen
FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave W
71 residents recomanen
Affordable grocery store with all of the everyday necessities.
Speciality local grocer for a premium.
19 residents recomanen
Rowe Farms - Roncesvalles
105 Roncesvalles Ave
19 residents recomanen
Speciality local grocer for a premium.
Everyday grocer with a greater selection of high quality goods.
1112 residents recomanen
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1112 residents recomanen
Everyday grocer with a greater selection of high quality goods.
Pharmacy and grocer with an assortment of goods, open late and great for any emergency health related needs.
209 residents recomanen
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave W
209 residents recomanen
Pharmacy and grocer with an assortment of goods, open late and great for any emergency health related needs.

Night Out

Tiki themed to the max, with tropical drinks. Try the epic 20oz Volcano special.
54 residents recomanen
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St W
54 residents recomanen
Tiki themed to the max, with tropical drinks. Try the epic 20oz Volcano special.
Speak easy in the front. Party in the back.
34 residents recomanen
PrettyUgly Bar
1237 Queen St W
34 residents recomanen
Speak easy in the front. Party in the back.
Caribbean fusion restaurant with great drinks, trendy setting and good food.
49 residents recomanen
Miss Thing's
1279 Queen Street West
49 residents recomanen
Caribbean fusion restaurant with great drinks, trendy setting and good food.
Looks like a convenience store in the front, with $5 cocktails on tap and some cool photo ops.
19 residents recomanen
Convenience
1184 Queen St W
19 residents recomanen
Looks like a convenience store in the front, with $5 cocktails on tap and some cool photo ops.
German inspired beer and food hall.
35 residents recomanen
Otto's Bierhalle
1087 Queen St W
35 residents recomanen
German inspired beer and food hall.
Low key, indie, casual bar. Definitely a night scene.
13 residents recomanen
Camp 4
1173 Dundas St W
13 residents recomanen
Low key, indie, casual bar. Definitely a night scene.
Bar. Arcade games. North of Brooklyn Pizzeria inside for late night eats.
154 residents recomanen
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street West
154 residents recomanen
Bar. Arcade games. North of Brooklyn Pizzeria inside for late night eats.
Shuffleboard, bocce, booze.
43 residents recomanen
Track & Field
582 College St
43 residents recomanen
Shuffleboard, bocce, booze.
Spanish inspired with my favourite cocktails and tapas plates. Plus the interior is amazing. Try the olive oil cake, it's to die for!
235 residents recomanen
Bar Raval
505 College St
235 residents recomanen
Spanish inspired with my favourite cocktails and tapas plates. Plus the interior is amazing. Try the olive oil cake, it's to die for!
Favourite ambience in the whole city. Best pre-dinner or late night cocktails in a quiet, modest bar.
44 residents recomanen
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St W
44 residents recomanen
Favourite ambience in the whole city. Best pre-dinner or late night cocktails in a quiet, modest bar.

Dancing

Latin club. Salsa lessons are sometimes available and they have live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights ($20 cover charge). Such a fun place to try.
120 residents recomanen
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St W
120 residents recomanen
Latin club. Salsa lessons are sometimes available and they have live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights ($20 cover charge). Such a fun place to try.
Friday night disco night! ($10 cover)
41 residents recomanen
The Piston
937 Bloor St W
41 residents recomanen
Friday night disco night! ($10 cover)
The Drake Underground has live DJs and is always a good time. ($10 cover)
538 residents recomanen
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 residents recomanen
The Drake Underground has live DJs and is always a good time. ($10 cover)
Known for it's hip-hop nights.
20 residents recomanen
Baby Huey
110 Ossington Ave
20 residents recomanen
Known for it's hip-hop nights.
An Ossington staple. Casual bar in the front, with a big dance space in the back.
54 residents recomanen
The Ossington
61 Ossington Ave
54 residents recomanen
An Ossington staple. Casual bar in the front, with a big dance space in the back.

Thing To Do

If you're looking for something beyond food, drinks and dancing, here are some of our other favourite things to do around the city.
If you're in the mood for a throwback, Revenue is a vintage movie theatre playing new and old releases. Check their website to see what's playing.
116 residents recomanen
The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles Ave
116 residents recomanen
If you're in the mood for a throwback, Revenue is a vintage movie theatre playing new and old releases. Check their website to see what's playing.
You can spend the whole day here for FREE! 400 acres of green space with picnic grounds, a small zoo, canoe/kayak rentals, gardens and parking is available.
1205 residents recomanen
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 residents recomanen
You can spend the whole day here for FREE! 400 acres of green space with picnic grounds, a small zoo, canoe/kayak rentals, gardens and parking is available.
With works from the first century to present day, it's one of North America's largest galleries. It has a permanent collection and rotating exhibits in a space with beautiful architecture and awesome photo ops. ($20)
2262 residents recomanen
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 residents recomanen
With works from the first century to present day, it's one of North America's largest galleries. It has a permanent collection and rotating exhibits in a space with beautiful architecture and awesome photo ops. ($20)
A board game cafe (with cocktails if you prefer) where you can spend hours playing at communal tables!
53 residents recomanen
Snakes & Lattes College
489 College St
53 residents recomanen
A board game cafe (with cocktails if you prefer) where you can spend hours playing at communal tables!
Cheap arcade games and drinks!
25 residents recomanen
Tilt Arcade Bar
1255 Dundas St W
25 residents recomanen
Cheap arcade games and drinks!
Play ping pong, have some drinks, and glow in the dark.
155 residents recomanen
SPIN Toronto
155 residents recomanen
Play ping pong, have some drinks, and glow in the dark.
Awesome for sunny days, sit on the grass with a picnic or take a small walk. So many cafe's nearby, so grab a coffee and enjoy!
743 residents recomanen
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 residents recomanen
Awesome for sunny days, sit on the grass with a picnic or take a small walk. So many cafe's nearby, so grab a coffee and enjoy!
Catch a sketch comedy show - they are amazing! Tickets online. ($30)
156 residents recomanen
The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer St
156 residents recomanen
Catch a sketch comedy show - they are amazing! Tickets online. ($30)
Live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night at their Melody Bar at 8pm. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm.
194 residents recomanen
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 residents recomanen
Live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night at their Melody Bar at 8pm. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm.