Stefana's guide to the 6ix aka Toronto 🚀

Stefana
Stefana's guide to the 6ix aka Toronto 🚀

Bars

Japanese rockabilly themed bar. Very cozy and includes a juke box. Cash-only.
31 residents recomanen
Black Dice Cafe
1574 Dundas St W
31 residents recomanen
Japanese rockabilly themed bar. Very cozy and includes a juke box. Cash-only.
Witchy cocktail bar with very unique menu.
18 residents recomanen
Grey Tiger
1190 Bloor St W
18 residents recomanen
Witchy cocktail bar with very unique menu.
Good food options as well. Slushy alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
56 residents recomanen
Rhum Corner
926 Dundas St W
56 residents recomanen
Good food options as well. Slushy alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
Good option if you find yourself in Kensington. Local DJs and booth seating.
27 residents recomanen
Handlebar
159 Augusta Ave
27 residents recomanen
Good option if you find yourself in Kensington. Local DJs and booth seating.
All-female staff, outstanding whiskey selection with options at every price point.
39 residents recomanen
The Caledonian
856 College St
39 residents recomanen
All-female staff, outstanding whiskey selection with options at every price point.
Wine bar inside what used to be the beloved Greek dive bar Menalon (they still have the awning in tribute to this past). During warmer weather, features a vine-covered patio behind the bar.
18 residents recomanen
Paradise Grapevine
841 Bloor St W
18 residents recomanen
Wine bar inside what used to be the beloved Greek dive bar Menalon (they still have the awning in tribute to this past). During warmer weather, features a vine-covered patio behind the bar.

Cheap eats

$1 taco special during weekdays. Chicken burrito and churros are incredible. This is a low-key, casual and family-run favourite of mine.
19 residents recomanen
Latin World
1229 Bloor St W
19 residents recomanen
$1 taco special during weekdays. Chicken burrito and churros are incredible. This is a low-key, casual and family-run favourite of mine.
To-go counter with bahn-mi sandwiches, juices and smoothies. Unreal prices.
Galaxy T&T
1227A Bloor St W
To-go counter with bahn-mi sandwiches, juices and smoothies. Unreal prices.
Right across the street and every Monday from 4pm-7pm. Lots of dogs and children running around. Live local musicians.
31 residents recomanen
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles Ave
31 residents recomanen
Right across the street and every Monday from 4pm-7pm. Lots of dogs and children running around. Live local musicians.
You just can’t leave Toronto without trying the jerk chicken here.
18 residents recomanen
Jerk King
522 Bloor St W
18 residents recomanen
You just can’t leave Toronto without trying the jerk chicken here.
I dream about this place every day. The ice cream sandwiches are so so good. The chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and the cinnamon buns are also so wonderful !
113 residents recomanen
Bakerbots Baking
1242 Delaware Ave
113 residents recomanen
I dream about this place every day. The ice cream sandwiches are so so good. The chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and the cinnamon buns are also so wonderful !
Great spot to grab a bite if you’re visiting the AGO.
Yummy Yummy Dumplings
79 Huron St
Great spot to grab a bite if you’re visiting the AGO.
Excellent dumplings!
81 residents recomanen
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.
81 residents recomanen
Excellent dumplings!
To-go counter option, or sit down for pizza with a drink.
43 residents recomanen
Superpoint
184 Ossington Ave
43 residents recomanen
To-go counter option, or sit down for pizza with a drink.
Cash-only. Truly a Little Italy classic.
30 residents recomanen
Bitondo Pizzeria
11 Clinton St
30 residents recomanen
Cash-only. Truly a Little Italy classic.
Excellent fried chicken sandwiches to go.
13 residents recomanen
P.G Clucks
610 College St
13 residents recomanen
Excellent fried chicken sandwiches to go.
Get the beef dumplings and mango lassi for just $10
17 residents recomanen
Loga's Corner
216 Close Ave
17 residents recomanen
Get the beef dumplings and mango lassi for just $10

Food scene

Fun and lively atmosphere, no reservations and there’s often a line. The spaghetti and affogato are unreal.
86 residents recomanen
Sugo
1281 Bloor St W
86 residents recomanen
Fun and lively atmosphere, no reservations and there’s often a line. The spaghetti and affogato are unreal.
Truly phenomenal Persian food— huge portions. Cheap house wine and delicious tea and deserts.
32 residents recomanen
Pomegranate Restaurant
420 College St
32 residents recomanen
Truly phenomenal Persian food— huge portions. Cheap house wine and delicious tea and deserts.
Delicious and affordable ramen with outstanding service. No reservations so there can be a line — but definitely worth it. The Black Sesame is my favourite.
46 residents recomanen
Ramen Isshin
421 College St
46 residents recomanen
Delicious and affordable ramen with outstanding service. No reservations so there can be a line — but definitely worth it. The Black Sesame is my favourite.
Haunted and cozy diner with delicious food. Brunch and dinner are both great here.
The Ace
231A Roncesvalles Avenue
Haunted and cozy diner with delicious food. Brunch and dinner are both great here.
This is where Rihanna and Drake shot the music video for “Work”!
54 residents recomanen
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street East
54 residents recomanen
This is where Rihanna and Drake shot the music video for “Work”!
Yummy Korean food!
74 residents recomanen
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
691 Bloor St W
74 residents recomanen
Yummy Korean food!
Try the chilli fries! Everything is delicious here.
6 residents recomanen
Himalayan Kitchen
1526 Queen St W
6 residents recomanen
Try the chilli fries! Everything is delicious here.
The food and service is so, so wonderful. Try the Indian chain or mango lassi. The butter naan is very good with their eggplant dish, and make sure to grab the yummy rice dish (with peas and cardamom).
27 residents recomanen
Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St W
27 residents recomanen
The food and service is so, so wonderful. Try the Indian chain or mango lassi. The butter naan is very good with their eggplant dish, and make sure to grab the yummy rice dish (with peas and cardamom).
Really yummy! They also do a traditional coffee ceremony.
12 residents recomanen
African Palace
977 Bloor St W
12 residents recomanen
Really yummy! They also do a traditional coffee ceremony.
French diner in art-deco style. Real cozy.
7 residents recomanen
Le Swan
892 Queen St W
7 residents recomanen
French diner in art-deco style. Real cozy.
Relaxed diner with cute decor — good for brunch or dinner.
40 residents recomanen
Skyline Restaurant
1426 Queen St W
40 residents recomanen
Relaxed diner with cute decor — good for brunch or dinner.
My absolutely favourite brunch spot! The specials are always so amazing.
112 residents recomanen
Saving Grace
907 Dundas St W
112 residents recomanen
My absolutely favourite brunch spot! The specials are always so amazing.
Delicious Nicaraguan food, massive portions. Home-cooked quality!
31 residents recomanen
La Bella Managua
872 Bloor St W
31 residents recomanen
Delicious Nicaraguan food, massive portions. Home-cooked quality!
A cozy restaurant filled with regulars. Excellent choice for brunch or dinner.
Milou
A cozy restaurant filled with regulars. Excellent choice for brunch or dinner.

Culture

Excellent selection of festival films and art house films.
582 residents recomanen
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 residents recomanen
Excellent selection of festival films and art house films.
Very, very close by — 8 min walk.
129 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Toronto Canadà
158 Sterling Rd
129 residents recomanen
Very, very close by — 8 min walk.
The building is incredible architecturally. They always have interesting exhibits of traditional and contemporary Islamic art.
156 residents recomanen
Museu Aga Khan
77 Wynford Dr
156 residents recomanen
The building is incredible architecturally. They always have interesting exhibits of traditional and contemporary Islamic art.
A classic! Free after 6pm on Wednesdays.
2262 residents recomanen
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 residents recomanen
A classic! Free after 6pm on Wednesdays.
Small contemporary art gallery with reliably good exhibits.
44 residents recomanen
Mercer Union, a centre for contemporary art
1286 Bloor St W
44 residents recomanen
Small contemporary art gallery with reliably good exhibits.
Local comedy & improv shows every night.
99 residents recomanen
Comedy Bar
945 Bloor St W
99 residents recomanen
Local comedy & improv shows every night.
Legendary single-screen cinema. Super fun programming! Special shout-out to the Revue Series: Black Belt Cinema and Drunken Cinema.
116 residents recomanen
The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles Ave
116 residents recomanen
Legendary single-screen cinema. Super fun programming! Special shout-out to the Revue Series: Black Belt Cinema and Drunken Cinema.

Outdoors

Free and open all summer long. Right near the boardwalk on Sunnyside beach.
34 residents recomanen
Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd W
34 residents recomanen
Free and open all summer long. Right near the boardwalk on Sunnyside beach.
Beautiful and very large park only a 15 min walk away. Pay-what-you-can live Shakespeare productions running in the summer evenings.
1205 residents recomanen
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 residents recomanen
Beautiful and very large park only a 15 min walk away. Pay-what-you-can live Shakespeare productions running in the summer evenings.
Lovely park for a picnic.
743 residents recomanen
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 residents recomanen
Lovely park for a picnic.
The ferry is $8 and it’s a very special place to spend the day (great beaches!)
1035 residents recomanen
Toronto Islands
1035 residents recomanen
The ferry is $8 and it’s a very special place to spend the day (great beaches!)
Turquoise water, great beach and stunning views.
198 residents recomanen
Scarborough Bluffs Park
198 residents recomanen
Turquoise water, great beach and stunning views.

Coffee/Light Breakfast

The Alternative or Gold Standard sandwich ($6) and a coffee is a truly perfect way to start the day. Very convenient to walk to.
20 residents recomanen
Reunion Coffee Roasters
385 Roncesvalles Ave
20 residents recomanen
The Alternative or Gold Standard sandwich ($6) and a coffee is a truly perfect way to start the day. Very convenient to walk to.
Cash-only, a Bloordale classic.
91 residents recomanen
The Common
1028 Bloor St W
91 residents recomanen
Cash-only, a Bloordale classic.
A lovely selection of cakes and ice cream!
57 residents recomanen
Home Baking Co.
1242 Bloor St W
57 residents recomanen
A lovely selection of cakes and ice cream!
Ice cream sandwiches! There’s always a line-up!
171 residents recomanen
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 residents recomanen
Ice cream sandwiches! There’s always a line-up!
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Books & Music

Excellent book store that specializes in social justice and politics. They have everything! Very cool selection of children’s books in the back if you have children in your life.
18 residents recomanen
Another Story Bookshop
315 Roncesvalles Ave
18 residents recomanen
Excellent book store that specializes in social justice and politics. They have everything! Very cool selection of children’s books in the back if you have children in your life.
Really lovely local bookstore across from Trinity Bellwoods Park.
44 residents recomanen
Type Books
883 Queen St W
44 residents recomanen
Really lovely local bookstore across from Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Nearby with a nice selection of vinyl.
Tonality Records
2173 Dundas St W
Nearby with a nice selection of vinyl.
Very unique selection of rare and special edition books. Nowhere else like it in the city. There’s a book vending machine!
24 residents recomanen
The Monkey's Paw
1067 Bloor St W
24 residents recomanen
Very unique selection of rare and special edition books. Nowhere else like it in the city. There’s a book vending machine!
Great selection of art books, zines and publications made by artists.
15 residents recomanen
Art Metropole
896 College Street
15 residents recomanen
Great selection of art books, zines and publications made by artists.
Flying Books
Invisible City Record Shop
222 Spadina Ave.
14 residents recomanen
Rotate This
186 Ossington Ave
14 residents recomanen
Issues Magazine Shop