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The best pad thai in town and friendly owners!
Tibet Café and Bar
51 Kensington Ave
The best pad thai in town and friendly owners!
Vegan, organic and lots of love.
6 residents recomanen
Loving Hut
140 Spadina Ave.
6 residents recomanen
Vegan, organic and lots of love.
LOVE this restaurant. Amazing, no fuss Italian, open till 7pm only!
34 residents recomanen
Fusaro's Italian Kitchen
147 Spadina Ave.
34 residents recomanen
LOVE this restaurant. Amazing, no fuss Italian, open till 7pm only!
Out of the way and a bit worn but very good and authentic sushi with a great vegetarian menu too.
9 residents recomanen
Rikishi Japanese Restaurant
833 Bloor St W
9 residents recomanen
Out of the way and a bit worn but very good and authentic sushi with a great vegetarian menu too.
Jules is an authentic bistro and a charming man :) Nice patio right on Spadina.
50 residents recomanen
Jules Bistro
147 Spadina Ave.
50 residents recomanen
Jules is an authentic bistro and a charming man :) Nice patio right on Spadina.
If you like fish, fish tacos, fish sandwiches and a nice atmosphere this place is very very close.
34 residents recomanen
The One That Got Away
581 King St W
34 residents recomanen
If you like fish, fish tacos, fish sandwiches and a nice atmosphere this place is very very close.
Classic late-night Chinese food.
38 residents recomanen
Swatow Restaurant
309 Spadina Ave.
38 residents recomanen
Classic late-night Chinese food.
yummy food and a beautiful place. Great for a date :)
14 residents recomanen
Peter Pan Bistro
373 Queen St W
14 residents recomanen
yummy food and a beautiful place. Great for a date :)
Delicious slices.
43 residents recomanen
Pizzaiolo Gourmet Pizza
550 Yonge Street
43 residents recomanen
Delicious slices.
Italian, very cool and good.
445 residents recomanen
Terroni
720 Queen St W
445 residents recomanen
Italian, very cool and good.
I don't eat meat but the place looks good.
13 residents recomanen
Lou Dawgs on King
589 King Street West
13 residents recomanen
I don't eat meat but the place looks good.
Great place! All around comfortable.
12 residents recomanen
Tequila Bookworm
512 Queen St W
12 residents recomanen
Great place! All around comfortable.
Ethiopian cuisine, freshly roasted coffee and gracious service.
Addis Ababa Restaurant
1184 Queen St W
Ethiopian cuisine, freshly roasted coffee and gracious service.
Oysters!
74 residents recomanen
Oyster Boy
872 Queen St W
74 residents recomanen
Oysters!
My favourite neighbourhood coffee place. Friendly, comfortable and good brew!
267 residents recomanen
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland St
267 residents recomanen
My favourite neighbourhood coffee place. Friendly, comfortable and good brew!
Vegan cuisine, gorgeous place.
Fressen
478 Queen St W
Vegan cuisine, gorgeous place.
Close and very cute. Authentic diner but contemporary too. Vegan options. Super coffee.
17 residents recomanen
Sadie's Diner And Juice Bar
17 residents recomanen
Close and very cute. Authentic diner but contemporary too. Vegan options. Super coffee.
Inexpensive and popular place.
33 residents recomanen
Java House
537 Queen St W
33 residents recomanen
Inexpensive and popular place.
So many screens and lovely staff.
11 residents recomanen
The Football Factory
164 Bathurst St
11 residents recomanen
So many screens and lovely staff.
Famous Susur Lee chef. Exotic. Expensive.
230 residents recomanen
Lee
497 King St W
230 residents recomanen
Famous Susur Lee chef. Exotic. Expensive.
Classic neighbourhood resto and bar. Patio. Famous brunch and generally a great hangout. Nice lighting, very cosy. Excellent and a short walk away.
47 residents recomanen
Old York Bar & Grill
167 Niagara St
47 residents recomanen
Classic neighbourhood resto and bar. Patio. Famous brunch and generally a great hangout. Nice lighting, very cosy. Excellent and a short walk away.
Trendy, very.
99 residents recomanen
Brassaii
461 King St W
99 residents recomanen
Trendy, very.
Fantastic fish n chips right across from the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. Eat and watch locals relax :)
22 residents recomanen
Hooky's Fish and Chips
486 Queen St W
22 residents recomanen
Fantastic fish n chips right across from the beautiful Trinity Bellwoods Park. Eat and watch locals relax :)
The best roti in town. Bar none.
29 residents recomanen
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St W
29 residents recomanen
The best roti in town. Bar none.
This place is far, tiny, loud and a little bit crazy but the food is incredible. Run by Nazareth herself who makes the food, serves it up, works the bar and acts as the dj. Props.
71 residents recomanen
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street West
71 residents recomanen
This place is far, tiny, loud and a little bit crazy but the food is incredible. Run by Nazareth herself who makes the food, serves it up, works the bar and acts as the dj. Props.
Open all night in the old club district, yummy burritos.
116 residents recomanen
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St W
116 residents recomanen
Open all night in the old club district, yummy burritos.
Incredible menu, Persian food!!
32 residents recomanen
Pomegranate Restaurant
420 College St
32 residents recomanen
Incredible menu, Persian food!!
Icon diner. A bit over-rated imho.
MARS FOOD
432 College St
Icon diner. A bit over-rated imho.
Love this place.Near the AGO, off of McCaul is Baldwin Street, a lovely street, especially in the summer, and John's Italian Cafe is awesome. Famous pizza!!
John's Italian Caffe
27 Baldwin St
Love this place.Near the AGO, off of McCaul is Baldwin Street, a lovely street, especially in the summer, and John's Italian Cafe is awesome. Famous pizza!!
In an old bank building, very swanky sushi!
KATANA ON BAY
333 Bay St.
In an old bank building, very swanky sushi!
Historical building and bar - I believe Toronto's very first pub. Excellent patio, and if you need a shot of televised big-screen sports look no further. Classic.
65 residents recomanen
Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St W
65 residents recomanen
Historical building and bar - I believe Toronto's very first pub. Excellent patio, and if you need a shot of televised big-screen sports look no further. Classic.
Something about this place... call first to make sure they are open. Last time I was there the original King Kong was quietly playing on a discreet TV. Great food!
Politica Resto Bar
127 Strachan Ave
Something about this place... call first to make sure they are open. Last time I was there the original King Kong was quietly playing on a discreet TV. Great food!
This King West entry focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with a feel-go vibe. Upscale.
80 residents recomanen
Marben
488 Wellington St W
80 residents recomanen
This King West entry focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with a feel-go vibe. Upscale.
Pretty good Thai and very close by. Affordable too. Mango salad is good!
18 residents recomanen
Coco Rice Thai Cuisine
669 King St W
18 residents recomanen
Pretty good Thai and very close by. Affordable too. Mango salad is good!
Must admit I've not been here but it's on my list! Looks amazing and has only good reviews. Cozy. Lovely too.
Niagara Street Cafe
Must admit I've not been here but it's on my list! Looks amazing and has only good reviews. Cozy. Lovely too.
This is the hidden gem of sushi in town :) Seriously, tiny place and AMAZING sushi! Seared tuna if you like. Home made wasabi and yummy soy sauce. Walk over!
8 residents recomanen
Sushi 930
930 King Street West
8 residents recomanen
This is the hidden gem of sushi in town :) Seriously, tiny place and AMAZING sushi! Seared tuna if you like. Home made wasabi and yummy soy sauce. Walk over!
I've not been but it is said that Wvrst is the new King West version of a Munich-style beer hall, takes a simple concept and provides enormous variety...
198 residents recomanen
WVRST
609 King St W
198 residents recomanen
I've not been but it is said that Wvrst is the new King West version of a Munich-style beer hall, takes a simple concept and provides enormous variety...
Close, good.
119 residents recomanen
Portland Variety
587 King St W
119 residents recomanen
Close, good.
Backed goods, coffee, bread.
14 residents recomanen
Zoe's Toronto
548 King St W
14 residents recomanen
Backed goods, coffee, bread.
Italian food. Nice rooftop patio too.
153 residents recomanen
Buca
604 King St W
153 residents recomanen
Italian food. Nice rooftop patio too.
Italian and popular. Good outdoor patios.
395 residents recomanen
Gusto 101
101 Portland St
395 residents recomanen
Italian and popular. Good outdoor patios.
Vegan! Organic! Ignore the television programming but the food is good if you're after clean and healthy.
6 residents recomanen
Loving Hut
140 Spadina Ave.
6 residents recomanen
Vegan! Organic! Ignore the television programming but the food is good if you're after clean and healthy.
Closest Greek resto if in the mood for Greek food. In the theater district.
18 residents recomanen
Penelope Restaurant
225 King St W
18 residents recomanen
Closest Greek resto if in the mood for Greek food. In the theater district.
In the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex. I liked the tagine and it's a cool place. Great if you're going to see a film in the building.
40 residents recomanen
O&B Canteen
330 King St W
40 residents recomanen
In the TIFF Bell Lightbox complex. I liked the tagine and it's a cool place. Great if you're going to see a film in the building.

Everything Else

Yoga!!
17 residents recomanen
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
30 Ossington Ave
17 residents recomanen
Yoga!!
Catch a ferry to the island! A 7 minute boat ride any time of year.
1035 residents recomanen
Toronto Islands
1035 residents recomanen
Catch a ferry to the island! A 7 minute boat ride any time of year.
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
QSMC - Chiropractic Clinic
1539 Queen St W
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Swim, work out. Nice Y.
52 residents recomanen
West End YMCA
931 College St
52 residents recomanen
Swim, work out. Nice Y.
LOVE this park!!! People, dogs, kites, tennis, swimming, skating! FUN!!
743 residents recomanen
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 residents recomanen
LOVE this park!!! People, dogs, kites, tennis, swimming, skating! FUN!!
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Emergencies here.
60 residents recomanen
Toronto Western Hospital
399 Bathurst St
60 residents recomanen
Emergencies here.
Emergencies here.
43 residents recomanen
The Hospital for Sick Children
170 University Ave
43 residents recomanen
Emergencies here.
Emergencies here.
55 residents recomanen
Mount Sinai Hospital
600 University Ave
55 residents recomanen
Emergencies here.
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
168 Bathurst St
Not feeling well? This walk-in clinic can help.
Nice neighbourhood park.
26 residents recomanen
Victoria Memorial Square
10 Niagara St
26 residents recomanen
Nice neighbourhood park.
Spoil yourself like they do in the therapeutic baths of Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and Spain, starting with a hearty dose of steam. Luxury right around the corner!!
34 residents recomanen
Hammam Spa, Toronto
602 King St W
34 residents recomanen
Spoil yourself like they do in the therapeutic baths of Morocco, Turkey, Tunisia and Spain, starting with a hearty dose of steam. Luxury right around the corner!!
It’s all about the water. Great packages!
26 residents recomanen
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St W
26 residents recomanen
It’s all about the water. Great packages!
Chocolate! Good chocolate!
104 residents recomanen
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House Lane
104 residents recomanen
Chocolate! Good chocolate!
Decent selection of beer, wine, alcohol.
957 residents recomanen
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 residents recomanen
Decent selection of beer, wine, alcohol.
Large
The Gym at 99 Sudbury
99 Sudbury St
Large
Gym. Close. Trainers.
8 residents recomanen
Totum Life Science: King
445 King St W
8 residents recomanen
Gym. Close. Trainers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Neighbourhood pub, close and very friendly.
80 residents recomanen
Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St W
80 residents recomanen
Neighbourhood pub, close and very friendly.
Classic large patio.
18 residents recomanen
The Black Bull
298 Queen St W
18 residents recomanen
Classic large patio.
Drinks, food, rooftop, music in a boutique hotel. Very cool.
538 residents recomanen
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 residents recomanen
Drinks, food, rooftop, music in a boutique hotel. Very cool.
Icon. Flash from the past, specifically the 80's artscene watering hall and performance space. Any time of day.
88 residents recomanen
Cameron House
408 Queen St W
88 residents recomanen
Icon. Flash from the past, specifically the 80's artscene watering hall and performance space. Any time of day.
Toronto icon, old hotel recently renovated and now rather trendy. Worth checking out for its architecture and vibe. Lovely place.
194 residents recomanen
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 residents recomanen
Toronto icon, old hotel recently renovated and now rather trendy. Worth checking out for its architecture and vibe. Lovely place.
Posh and swanky across the street from home. I've never been but the rooftop lounge could be cool. There's an all night resto on premises too. Nice for a drink perhaps.
129 residents recomanen
Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St W
129 residents recomanen
Posh and swanky across the street from home. I've never been but the rooftop lounge could be cool. There's an all night resto on premises too. Nice for a drink perhaps.

Essentials

Groceries near home. Expensive side but very good and very fresh.
92 residents recomanen
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.
92 residents recomanen
Groceries near home. Expensive side but very good and very fresh.
Simply amazing. Go there. Very inexpensive produce, cafes, lively streets and vintage if you like.
1698 residents recomanen
Kensington Market
1698 residents recomanen
Simply amazing. Go there. Very inexpensive produce, cafes, lively streets and vintage if you like.
Excellent selection of groceries and take out foods. Organic too.
1112 residents recomanen
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
1112 residents recomanen
Excellent selection of groceries and take out foods. Organic too.

Arts & Culture

Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Swipe Design books + objects
401 Richmond St W
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Festival theatre, movies, shows and a gift store.
582 residents recomanen
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 residents recomanen
Festival theatre, movies, shows and a gift store.
Lots of galleries and an amazing old building with a green roof that's open only till 5pm in the summer (the roof). Highly recommend a walk around.
35 residents recomanen
401 Richmond St W
401 Richmond Street West
35 residents recomanen
Lots of galleries and an amazing old building with a green roof that's open only till 5pm in the summer (the roof). Highly recommend a walk around.
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Ago
Art Gallery of Ontario.
Great gallery. then just walk west and find more smaller galleries. Very nice walk and lots to see!
129 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Contemporani de Toronto Canadà
158 Sterling Rd
129 residents recomanen
Great gallery. then just walk west and find more smaller galleries. Very nice walk and lots to see!
Right on the waterfront and a great walk. Check website for current shows but highly recommend. Skating in the winter!!
68 residents recomanen
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
231 Queens Quay W
68 residents recomanen
Right on the waterfront and a great walk. Check website for current shows but highly recommend. Skating in the winter!!
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Leo's Textiles
473 Queen St W
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
Awesome repertory cinema on College Street which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. Little Italy. http://www.theroyal.to/
57 residents recomanen
The Royal Cinema
608 College St
57 residents recomanen
Awesome repertory cinema on College Street which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. Little Italy. http://www.theroyal.to/
The oldest and perhaps the finest repertory cinema in Toronto. On Bloor street west - the Annex - which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. http://bloorcinema.com/
161 residents recomanen
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St W
161 residents recomanen
The oldest and perhaps the finest repertory cinema in Toronto. On Bloor street west - the Annex - which is also a very cool neighbourhood with lots of eateries, bars etc. http://bloorcinema.com/
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.
358 residents recomanen
Cinema Scotiabank
259 Richmond St W
358 residents recomanen
Movies, first run, lots and lots. Big too.

Shopping

The best outdoor clothing and gear store in town. Must go.
27 residents recomanen
MEC Toronto
300 Queen St W
27 residents recomanen
The best outdoor clothing and gear store in town. Must go.
Groovy and cool shoes.
C Squared
693 Queen Street West
Groovy and cool shoes.
Clothing, household, and inexpensive.
22 residents recomanen
Winners
57 Spadina Avenue
22 residents recomanen
Clothing, household, and inexpensive.
Groovy hats!!!
Big It Up International
24 Ripley Avenue
Groovy hats!!!
This is the Fashion District and just up on Queen are numerous amazing textile stores with broad and interesting stock. Inexpensive. Start at Leo's and walk west. Look both sides!
Trendy Fabric
473 Queen St W
This is the Fashion District and just up on Queen are numerous amazing textile stores with broad and interesting stock. Inexpensive. Start at Leo's and walk west. Look both sides!
The coolest and likely oldest art supply store in TO. Check it out.
Gwartzman's Art Supplies
448 Spadina Ave.
The coolest and likely oldest art supply store in TO. Check it out.
Vinyl!!!
14 residents recomanen
Rotate This
186 Ossington Ave
14 residents recomanen
Vinyl!!!
Vinyl!!! Gear!!! Cool store.
Moog Audio
442 Queen St W
Vinyl!!! Gear!!! Cool store.
Kiehl's if you like it.
Kiehl's
407 Queen St W
Kiehl's if you like it.
Like to knit? Go here.
Romni Wools
658 Queen St W
Like to knit? Go here.
Great store, name says it all.
Come As You Are
254 Augusta Ave
Great store, name says it all.
Another Toronto icon and a mecca for surplus electronics, blinking lights and things you'd never expect to find.
Active Surplus Electronics
347 Queen St W
Another Toronto icon and a mecca for surplus electronics, blinking lights and things you'd never expect to find.
Anything to do with PC's and Macs + peripherals can be found on the College strip just west of Spadina. Famously so. Walk and check out the many stores.
Jump+ - Apple premium Retailer (Toronto)
275 College St
Anything to do with PC's and Macs + peripherals can be found on the College strip just west of Spadina. Famously so. Walk and check out the many stores.
The narrowest and I think coolest hardware store in town. Where they pack the stuff away I'm not sure but go and ask for anything -- odds are they'll have it.
Jacobs Hardware
410 Queen St W
The narrowest and I think coolest hardware store in town. Where they pack the stuff away I'm not sure but go and ask for anything -- odds are they'll have it.
Best window displays in town and an amazing store/experience by designer Pam Chorley. Fancy, fun, eclectic and cool!
Fashion Crimes
706 Queen St W
Best window displays in town and an amazing store/experience by designer Pam Chorley. Fancy, fun, eclectic and cool!
Excellent contemporary design collection
Design Within Reach
214 King St E
Excellent contemporary design collection