James & Sahar’s Guidebook
Food scene
Pennies
127 Strachan Ave$5 sliders and cheap beers and whisky. Good vibes too!
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveTasty Korean fusion food and cocktails
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.A cheaper but quality option for Asian food. Dumplings 😋
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGood roof patio, $1 ounce wine and excellent Italian food
Tasty treats in a trendy part of town. Come here for your sugar fix on long walks 😋
6 residents recomanen
Dipped Donuts Inc
161 Baldwin StTasty treats in a trendy part of town. Come here for your sugar fix on long walks 😋
Upscale Canadian food. Don’t come here if you’re vegan ! This is high end locally sourced Canadian meats
38 residents recomanen
Antler Kitchen & Bar
1454 Dundas St WUpscale Canadian food. Don’t come here if you’re vegan ! This is high end locally sourced Canadian meats
Cozy British pub vibe. Excellent fish and chips! Food is quality
50 residents recomanen
The Oxley Public House
121 Yorkville AveCozy British pub vibe. Excellent fish and chips! Food is quality
Scottish owned pub and staff. Top notch whiskey selection , whiskey tasters and Scottish food. Come here for Whiskey and Haggis! Very cozy restaurant /bar
39 residents recomanen
The Caledonian
856 College StScottish owned pub and staff. Top notch whiskey selection , whiskey tasters and Scottish food. Come here for Whiskey and Haggis! Very cozy restaurant /bar
Planta Queen
180 Queen St WGreat spot for vegetarian food!
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WGo here for a French brunch
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WLively spot for Indian cuisine
Come here for Pho! No frills environment for delicious and cheap Vietnamese
58 residents recomanen
Pho Tien Thanh
57 Ossington AveCome here for Pho! No frills environment for delicious and cheap Vietnamese
Ozzy's Burgers
66 Nassau StreetCome here to pick up a delicious quick smash pattie burger while exploring Kensington
Come here for delicious vegetarian food and then explore Trinity Bellwood’s parks
143 residents recomanen
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestCome here for delicious vegetarian food and then explore Trinity Bellwood’s parks
Upscale food and nice pub vibe. Come here after strolling the ROM for one of the best burgers in Toronto
15 residents recomanen
Museum Tavern
208 Bloor St WUpscale food and nice pub vibe. Come here after strolling the ROM for one of the best burgers in Toronto
Cafe Cancan
89 Harbord StGreat place for brunch. Book ahead of time! French chic
Her Father's Cider Bar + Kitchen
119 Harbord StLocal cider on tap and Canadian food
High end Italian food and really nice atmosphere. The upstairs patio is great spot in summer to look over Yorkville
92 residents recomanen
Trattoria Nervosa
75 Yorkville AveHigh end Italian food and really nice atmosphere. The upstairs patio is great spot in summer to look over Yorkville
Quaint spot, delicious tapas food and cocktails served over wine barrels
235 residents recomanen
Bar Raval
505 College StQuaint spot, delicious tapas food and cocktails served over wine barrels
Cozy, good selection of craft beers and yummy Italian appetizers in little Italy
23 residents recomanen
Birreria Volo
612 College StCozy, good selection of craft beers and yummy Italian appetizers in little Italy
Our favourite spot for Ramen! There is also location on College St
46 residents recomanen
Ramen Isshin
421 College StOur favourite spot for Ramen! There is also location on College St
Cold Tea
1186 Queen Street WestA little speak easy with dim sum!
Sneaky Dee's
431 College StGrungy spot for loaded Nacho’s!
The Walton
607 College StQuaint cafe/bar with the loveliest back patio on Toronto !
Wallflower
1665 Dundas St WSnug spot with quaint decor for drink and bistro dishes.
High end, delicious Italian food for when you want to treat yourselves!
19 residents recomanen
Giulietta
972 College StHigh end, delicious Italian food for when you want to treat yourselves!
Come here for some patio beers in the sun. Multi-levelled outdoor seating for summer refreshments.
113 residents recomanen
Hemingway's Restaurant
142 Cumberland StCome here for some patio beers in the sun. Multi-levelled outdoor seating for summer refreshments.
No frills environment for great Eastern European food. Cheap and delicious 😋
49 residents recomanen
Cafe Polonez
195 Roncesvalles AveNo frills environment for great Eastern European food. Cheap and delicious 😋
Come here Thurs or Friday night for jazzy music and Eastern European food. The bands are great fun!
8 residents recomanen
DROM Taberna
458 Queen St WCome here Thurs or Friday night for jazzy music and Eastern European food. The bands are great fun!
Quaint little spot for food and drinks on Ward Island. Food is mediocre but drinks are good . Come here in the summer !
12 residents recomanen
Island Cafe
20 Withrow StQuaint little spot for food and drinks on Ward Island. Food is mediocre but drinks are good . Come here in the summer !
Good cocktails and tacos. There’s a couple of other locations in city.
239 residents recomanen
La Carnita
501 College StGood cocktails and tacos. There’s a couple of other locations in city.
Hanmoto
2 Lakeview AveDelicious Korean fusion tapas. Cocktails. Hip vibe. In
Barrio Coreano
690 Bloor St WMexican Korean fusion food. Scrumptious 😋
Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St EDelicious seafood !! Great spot to satisfy oyster cravings !
Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern snacks and cocktails with a lovely all season back patio.
17 residents recomanen
Bar Reyna
158 Cumberland StMediterranean/ Middle Eastern snacks and cocktails with a lovely all season back patio.
the haam
342 Adelaide St WCome here for sushi!
Neighbourhoods
Come here Saturday to explore the markets food. Busters Cove is my favourite for sea food!
1398 residents recomanen
Mercat de St. Lawrence
93 Front St ECome here Saturday to explore the markets food. Busters Cove is my favourite for sea food!
Come here on Saturday or Sunday to explore the hipster neighborhood and food options. The last Sunday of the month through summer is pedestrianized and has an amazing vibe
1698 residents recomanen
Kensington Market
Come here on Saturday or Sunday to explore the hipster neighborhood and food options. The last Sunday of the month through summer is pedestrianized and has an amazing vibe
Old Toronto, Red Bricks, Arty, Brew Pubs and Restaurants. Set up as a Christmas market mid-Nov to December 🎄
1704 residents recomanen
Districte Històric de la Destil·leria
55 Mill StOld Toronto, Red Bricks, Arty, Brew Pubs and Restaurants. Set up as a Christmas market mid-Nov to December 🎄
Known as the ‘Mink Mile’. High shopping and some great restaurants options
16 residents recomanen
Yorkville
Known as the ‘Mink Mile’. High shopping and some great restaurants options
Trendy and hip neighbourhood. Nice for strolling and exploring the local artisan shops and food and bar scene.
66 residents recomanen
West Queen West
Trendy and hip neighbourhood. Nice for strolling and exploring the local artisan shops and food and bar scene.
Take the ferry at Harbour Square or one of the private water taxi toward the islands, rent a bike at Centre Island and explore ! For the adventurous types, you can rent a canoe at the Harbourfront Centre and paddle over for amazing city views. Views from Snake island provide the best city view.
27 residents recomanen
Toronto Islands
Take the ferry at Harbour Square or one of the private water taxi toward the islands, rent a bike at Centre Island and explore ! For the adventurous types, you can rent a canoe at the Harbourfront Centre and paddle over for amazing city views. Views from Snake island provide the best city view.
Sightseeing
360 Restaurant is expensive but has a rotating restaurant for amazing sunset dinner experience and views of the while city. Pick a clear day for best views!
23 residents recomanen
CN Tower
290 Bremner Boulevard360 Restaurant is expensive but has a rotating restaurant for amazing sunset dinner experience and views of the while city. Pick a clear day for best views!
Cafes
Nice little cafe and art gallery right in front of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
10 residents recomanen
Art Square Cafe and Creperie
334 Dundas St WNice little cafe and art gallery right in front of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
If you’re in the area this is a great spot to grab coffee and watch the city from the top of Riverdale Park
159 residents recomanen
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveIf you’re in the area this is a great spot to grab coffee and watch the city from the top of Riverdale Park
Bars
Blues brunch on Sunday and live music Friday/Saturday!
351 residents recomanen
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestBlues brunch on Sunday and live music Friday/Saturday!
Cameron House
408 Queen St WDrinks and live music almost every day of the week!
Poetry Jazz Cafe
1078 Augusta AveQuaint little bar and live music in hip neighbourhood
Roof patio in the summer has amazing city views. High end hotel bar and great date night spot on the pricier end
129 residents recomanen
The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveRoof patio in the summer has amazing city views. High end hotel bar and great date night spot on the pricier end
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WHistoric hotel for all day jazz and beers :)
Parks
If you’re in the neighbourhood grab a coffee and stroll through the park.
743 residents recomanen
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WIf you’re in the neighbourhood grab a coffee and stroll through the park.
Beautiful in the spring time when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
1205 residents recomanen
High Park
1873 Bloor St WBeautiful in the spring time when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.