Megan’s guidebook
Favourite Restaurants
Gusto 101
101 Portland StThe $1/ounce wine, mushroom pasta, and kale salad won't disappoint!
Grab a taco at this casual local favourite and enjoy the UNLIMITED salsa bar!
142 residents recomanen
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WGrab a taco at this casual local favourite and enjoy the UNLIMITED salsa bar!
My FAVOURITE restaurant in the city. A bit more expensive, but you'll understand why it landed on Canada's Top 100 Restaurants list!
111 residents recomanen
Byblos
11 Duncan StMy FAVOURITE restaurant in the city. A bit more expensive, but you'll understand why it landed on Canada's Top 100 Restaurants list!
Unbelievably tasty, authentic northern Thai food. A favourite amongst visiting celebrities and athletes, AND it's affordable!
266 residents recomanen
PAI
18 Duncan StUnbelievably tasty, authentic northern Thai food. A favourite amongst visiting celebrities and athletes, AND it's affordable!
Nice atmosphere and tasty food, you'll understand why this spot was featured on an episode of The Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here!"
42 residents recomanen
Chubby's Jamaican Kitchen
104 Portland StNice atmosphere and tasty food, you'll understand why this spot was featured on an episode of The Food Network's "You Gotta Eat Here!"
Book a reservation and get to know why Jamie Oliver calls this his favourite restaurant in the city! This tasty italian spot is known for their house-made pastas and charcuterie.
153 residents recomanen
Buca
604 King St WBook a reservation and get to know why Jamie Oliver calls this his favourite restaurant in the city! This tasty italian spot is known for their house-made pastas and charcuterie.
This hole-in-the-wall hot spot located on Ossington is a hipster magnet. Serving up creative korean share-plates, it is SO tasty and affordable! Do yourself a favour and get the bulgogi cheesesteak and squash poutine. DROOL!
87 residents recomanen
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveThis hole-in-the-wall hot spot located on Ossington is a hipster magnet. Serving up creative korean share-plates, it is SO tasty and affordable! Do yourself a favour and get the bulgogi cheesesteak and squash poutine. DROOL!
Looking for a healthy, vegan meal? Fresh is a local institution. They have many locations, but I would recommend their newly renovated restaurants on Front Street East or within close walking distance on Spadina.
14 residents recomanen
Fresh on Front
47 Front St ELooking for a healthy, vegan meal? Fresh is a local institution. They have many locations, but I would recommend their newly renovated restaurants on Front Street East or within close walking distance on Spadina.
A destination for all of the city's hottest restaurants, under one roof! This market-style hall will have something for EVERYONE!
23 residents recomanen
Assembly Chef's Hall
111 Richmond St WA destination for all of the city's hottest restaurants, under one roof! This market-style hall will have something for EVERYONE!
Famous for their burger, enjoy a meat-forward meal and then head downstairs to The Cloak Bar, a speakeasy serving up the city's best cocktails.
80 residents recomanen
Marben
488 Wellington St WFamous for their burger, enjoy a meat-forward meal and then head downstairs to The Cloak Bar, a speakeasy serving up the city's best cocktails.
Coffee Shops
Enjoy a latte and one of their FAMOUS chocolate chip cookies!
119 residents recomanen
Portland Variety
587 King St WEnjoy a latte and one of their FAMOUS chocolate chip cookies!
Pop in to this popular Italian bakery for a coffee, biscotti or sandwich, and enjoy the open-kitchen views!
78 residents recomanen
Forno Cultura
609 King St WPop in to this popular Italian bakery for a coffee, biscotti or sandwich, and enjoy the open-kitchen views!
There are many locations in the city, but this location is definitely worth a visit while in the Distillery District! As featured on the TV show Dragon's Den.
34 residents recomanen
Balzac's Distillery District
1 Trinity StThere are many locations in the city, but this location is definitely worth a visit while in the Distillery District! As featured on the TV show Dragon's Den.
Commerce Court WEST
140 Yonge StreetThe most beautiful and romantic coffee shop in the city.
Jimmy's is where Toronto locals love to caffeinate. You'll understand why the owners opened a second location - directly across the street!
267 residents recomanen
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StJimmy's is where Toronto locals love to caffeinate. You'll understand why the owners opened a second location - directly across the street!
Pop into this chocolate shop for drool-worthy treats and pick up a souvenir while you're at it. I especially like their Mexican mocha.
104 residents recomanen
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LanePop into this chocolate shop for drool-worthy treats and pick up a souvenir while you're at it. I especially like their Mexican mocha.
Fun Things To Do
Walk the cobble stones, grab a bite to eat, shop, and enjoy photo ops of Toronto's old Distillery District.
1704 residents recomanen
Districte Històric de la Destil·leria
55 Mill StWalk the cobble stones, grab a bite to eat, shop, and enjoy photo ops of Toronto's old Distillery District.
A favourite among locals and tourists. The peameal bacon sandwich (Carousel Bakery), veal parmesan sandwich (Uno Mustachio) and seafood (Buster's Cove) are recommended!
1398 residents recomanen
Mercat de St. Lawrence
93 Front St EA favourite among locals and tourists. The peameal bacon sandwich (Carousel Bakery), veal parmesan sandwich (Uno Mustachio) and seafood (Buster's Cove) are recommended!
Take a tour of the famous Steamwhistle Brewery, a very short walk from the condo. It is ideally located near the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and Aquarium if you get thirsty while touring!
334 residents recomanen
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdTake a tour of the famous Steamwhistle Brewery, a very short walk from the condo. It is ideally located near the CN Tower, Rogers Centre and Aquarium if you get thirsty while touring!
Take a walk along Toronto's beautiful waterfront, overlooking lake Ontario. Here, you can enjoy the man-made beaches, rent canoes and paddleboards, take a water taxi across to the Toronto Islands, or just take in the sites!
16 residents recomanen
Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailTake a walk along Toronto's beautiful waterfront, overlooking lake Ontario. Here, you can enjoy the man-made beaches, rent canoes and paddleboards, take a water taxi across to the Toronto Islands, or just take in the sites!
Rent a BIXI bike (steps from the condo entrance) and head south to the Martin Goodman Trail for a fun activity!
98 residents recomanen
Martin Goodman Trail
Rent a BIXI bike (steps from the condo entrance) and head south to the Martin Goodman Trail for a fun activity!
Walk down Queen West (voted the most interesting neighbourhood in the world by Vogue Magazine) and spend and afternoon soaking up the sun at the buzzing Trinity Bellwoods park. Pack a picnic, bring some boozy refreshments, or take part in Toronto's legal marijuana scene - you will see it all here!
743 residents recomanen
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WWalk down Queen West (voted the most interesting neighbourhood in the world by Vogue Magazine) and spend and afternoon soaking up the sun at the buzzing Trinity Bellwoods park. Pack a picnic, bring some boozy refreshments, or take part in Toronto's legal marijuana scene - you will see it all here!
Take a stroll through Toronto's most expensive neighbourhood, featuring luxury shopping along Bloor Street, and local shops and restaurants on Cumberland.
93 residents recomanen
Yorkville Village
55 Avenue RdTake a stroll through Toronto's most expensive neighbourhood, featuring luxury shopping along Bloor Street, and local shops and restaurants on Cumberland.
The quirkiest neighbourhood in town - think vintage shops, tasty hole-in-the-wall eats, and hipster bars.
89 residents recomanen
Kensington Fruit Market
36 St Andrew StThe quirkiest neighbourhood in town - think vintage shops, tasty hole-in-the-wall eats, and hipster bars.
This artistic alleyway comes alive - bring your camera for ideal photo ops!
19 residents recomanen
Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyThis artistic alleyway comes alive - bring your camera for ideal photo ops!
Take a class and learn what the SoulCycle phenomenon is all about! (Ty is my favourite instructor)
12 residents recomanen
SoulCycle
435 King St WTake a class and learn what the SoulCycle phenomenon is all about! (Ty is my favourite instructor)
The easiest way to get to Toronto Island (a great escape from the city with access to beaches, picnics, and bicycles built for two) is by hopping on a Tiki Taxi, just steps from the condo at the base of Spadina and Lower Queens Quay.
1035 residents recomanen
Toronto Islands
The easiest way to get to Toronto Island (a great escape from the city with access to beaches, picnics, and bicycles built for two) is by hopping on a Tiki Taxi, just steps from the condo at the base of Spadina and Lower Queens Quay.
Normally I think museums are a SNORE! But you should definitely check out "Friday Night Live at the ROM" where you can party with a live DJ and food vendors amongst the exhibits - the best way to see it! Check Facebook for the events page.
2332 residents recomanen
Museu Reial d'Ontario
100 Queens ParkNormally I think museums are a SNORE! But you should definitely check out "Friday Night Live at the ROM" where you can party with a live DJ and food vendors amongst the exhibits - the best way to see it! Check Facebook for the events page.
With plenty of independent shops (and name brand stores), this is a fun street to walk and shop to your heart's content.
723 residents recomanen
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestWith plenty of independent shops (and name brand stores), this is a fun street to walk and shop to your heart's content.
If you love to shop, you'll definitely want to hit Toronto's largest downtown mall - you can get lost here!
2460 residents recomanen
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StIf you love to shop, you'll definitely want to hit Toronto's largest downtown mall - you can get lost here!
Rooftop + Patio Guide
Patio culture is BIG in Toronto! Why not try a patio hop?!
Located on the rooftop of the Bisha Hotel, this spot boasts the best views of the city and has a major swank factor. The rooftop pool (available only to hotel guests) makes for great people watching!
69 residents recomanen
KŌST
80 Blue Jays WayLocated on the rooftop of the Bisha Hotel, this spot boasts the best views of the city and has a major swank factor. The rooftop pool (available only to hotel guests) makes for great people watching!
This newer spot in town is all the buzz! Enjoy a flight of beer and a tasty brunch or lunch.
22 residents recomanen
Northern Maverick Brewery Co.
115 Bathurst StThis newer spot in town is all the buzz! Enjoy a flight of beer and a tasty brunch or lunch.
Best location on the waterfront. Be prepared for a line but don't worry, it generally moves quick!
205 residents recomanen
Amsterdam BrewHouse
245 Queens Quay WBest location on the waterfront. Be prepared for a line but don't worry, it generally moves quick!
Another great waterfront patio. Hop on a waterfront cruise easily from here, the views are worth it!
Joe Bird
207 Queens Quay WAnother great waterfront patio. Hop on a waterfront cruise easily from here, the views are worth it!
Pay homage to the legendary Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian hockey hero. The restaurant itself is a bit underwhelming, but the rooftop is a local favourite.
59 residents recomanen
Wayne Gretzky's Toronto
99 Blue Jays WayPay homage to the legendary Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian hockey hero. The restaurant itself is a bit underwhelming, but the rooftop is a local favourite.
The Porch
250 Adelaide St WFor a fun and young vibe, hit The Porch for buckets + bar snacks.
A local favourite, this patio is usually spilling over with excitement! Located on Ossington, you'll enjoy walking this strip and don't forget to make a stop at Bang Bang Icecream Bar across the street!
373 residents recomanen
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveA local favourite, this patio is usually spilling over with excitement! Located on Ossington, you'll enjoy walking this strip and don't forget to make a stop at Bang Bang Icecream Bar across the street!
Can't say enough great things about this place. Enjoy their street-side patio or upstairs rooftop for a great time, any time of day. They make an excellent old fashioned!
538 residents recomanen
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WCan't say enough great things about this place. Enjoy their street-side patio or upstairs rooftop for a great time, any time of day. They make an excellent old fashioned!
Worth a trip to the East side of the city, this hot spot has been all the rage since opening last year. If there's a wait, pop next door to Brickworks Ciderhouse.
129 residents recomanen
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveWorth a trip to the East side of the city, this hot spot has been all the rage since opening last year. If there's a wait, pop next door to Brickworks Ciderhouse.
Steps from the apartment, they put on a great brunch, lunch or dinner and drinks. Try the epic hangover caesar!
279 residents recomanen
Hunters Landing
82 Fort York BlvdSteps from the apartment, they put on a great brunch, lunch or dinner and drinks. Try the epic hangover caesar!
The hottest patio in the Distillery District. The food in my experience has just been OK, but you can't beat the atmosphere, margaritas + table-side guacamole.
121 residents recomanen
El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House LaneThe hottest patio in the Distillery District. The food in my experience has just been OK, but you can't beat the atmosphere, margaritas + table-side guacamole.
If strutting around in a bikini with heels on is your scene, this is the best rooftop pool to see and be seen.
124 residents recomanen
Lavelle
627 King St WIf strutting around in a bikini with heels on is your scene, this is the best rooftop pool to see and be seen.
VEGAN Eats Toronto
Award-winning takeout pizza and bakery, known for their creative vegan creations!
14 residents recomanen
Apiecalypse Now!
735 Bloor St WAward-winning takeout pizza and bakery, known for their creative vegan creations!
A Toronto vegan institution - famous for their quinoa onion rings! Check out their newly renovated locations on Spadina and Front Street East.
135 residents recomanen
Fresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.A Toronto vegan institution - famous for their quinoa onion rings! Check out their newly renovated locations on Spadina and Front Street East.
Started as a food truck, this hole-in-the-wall spot does a South Asian twist on vegan food.
The Vegan Extremist (TVX)
291 Augusta AveStarted as a food truck, this hole-in-the-wall spot does a South Asian twist on vegan food.
Veggie D’Light
160 Baldwin StA delicious taste of the Caribbean - and the owners are so nice!
Looking for something different? Eat with your hands at this delicious vegan Ethiopian resto.
Selam Vegan Restaurant
812 Bloor St WLooking for something different? Eat with your hands at this delicious vegan Ethiopian resto.
Globally inspired plant-based 5 or 8 course tasting menu. For a more affordable option, check out their sister restaurant, Away.
7 residents recomanen
Avelo Restaurant
51 St Nicholas StGlobally inspired plant-based 5 or 8 course tasting menu. For a more affordable option, check out their sister restaurant, Away.
My go-to spot for giant salads and grain bowls. Also located in the Urban Eatery at the Eaton's Centre!
20 residents recomanen
Urban Herbivore
64 Oxford StMy go-to spot for giant salads and grain bowls. Also located in the Urban Eatery at the Eaton's Centre!
Creative vegan Mexican dishes in a beautiful atmosphere, with great cocktails!
13 residents recomanen
Rosalinda Restaurant
133 Richmond St WCreative vegan Mexican dishes in a beautiful atmosphere, with great cocktails!
Southern-style vegan comfort food with local beers on tap.
8 residents recomanen
The Hogtown Vegan on College
382 College StSouthern-style vegan comfort food with local beers on tap.
Cosmic Treats
207 Augusta AveHouse-made vegan desserts, and THE BEST (cashew) ICECREAM IN THE CITY!!
Bunner's Bakeshop
244 Augusta AvePopular vegan bakery, known for their epic cinnamon bun!
You won't be disappointed with the "Raw Combo Platter", featuring eggplant lasagna, falafel, pierogis, and sushi. Their products can also be found in most health food stores.
35 residents recomanen
Live Organic Food Bar
264 Dupont StYou won't be disappointed with the "Raw Combo Platter", featuring eggplant lasagna, falafel, pierogis, and sushi. Their products can also be found in most health food stores.
A popular casual lunch spot, with many locations in the downtown core.
21 residents recomanen
Kupfert & Kim (Spadina)
140 Spadina Ave.A popular casual lunch spot, with many locations in the downtown core.
A plant-based butcher and grocery store. Also check out their new location at the Stackt Market on Bathurst!
7 residents recomanen
YamChops
705 College StA plant-based butcher and grocery store. Also check out their new location at the Stackt Market on Bathurst!
Cheery, quick-serve spot offering vegan pizzas with creative toppings.
6 residents recomanen
Virtuous Pie
611 College StCheery, quick-serve spot offering vegan pizzas with creative toppings.
Made popular by their "Vegan Big Mac", this is a go-to spot for all your favourite vegan junk food.
33 residents recomanen
Doomie's
1265 Queen St WMade popular by their "Vegan Big Mac", this is a go-to spot for all your favourite vegan junk food.
An elegant vegan restaurant with beautiful decor. Also check out their newly opened location on Queen W.
48 residents recomanen
Planta Yorkville
1221 Bay St.An elegant vegan restaurant with beautiful decor. Also check out their newly opened location on Queen W.
Bolt Fresh Bar
1170 Queen St WI have dreams about their acai parfait with the coconut whip!