Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Made the list of top 10 bakers on Blog TO last year. Known for its croissants, but you have to get there early ...
47 residents recomanen
Celena's Bakery
1938 Danforth AveMade the list of top 10 bakers on Blog TO last year. Known for its croissants, but you have to get there early ...
If you're wondering if there's a local pizza place, yes. Yes there is.
18 residents recomanen
Cake Town Cafe
2039 Danforth AvenueIf you're wondering if there's a local pizza place, yes. Yes there is.
Affordable, excellent thai food. Call ahead and it's ready in 20 minutes for take out. This chef was trained by the proprietor of a well-loved thai restaurant, Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen.
20 residents recomanen
Basil Thai Kitchen
2326 Danforth AveAffordable, excellent thai food. Call ahead and it's ready in 20 minutes for take out. This chef was trained by the proprietor of a well-loved thai restaurant, Jean's Vegetarian Kitchen.
Really, really good food tapas fare. One of the best flourless chocolate cakes I've ever eaten!
52 residents recomanen
Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth AveReally, really good food tapas fare. One of the best flourless chocolate cakes I've ever eaten!
Globe Bistro
124 Danforth AveExcellent food, top notch roof top patio!
Astoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth
390 Danforth AveWell known spot for great Greek food.
One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto, 30 min. walk.
27 residents recomanen
Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
1408 Danforth AveOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto, 30 min. walk.
The local ice cream place. Great selection!
(Closed in the winter).
35 residents recomanen
Carter's Ice Cream
3 Woodmount AveThe local ice cream place. Great selection!
(Closed in the winter).
Closest Ethiopian restaurant to our place. Known for monthly comedy nights, and a closer walk than other Ethiopian fare.
24 residents recomanen
Hirut Cafe And Restaurant
2050 Danforth AvenueClosest Ethiopian restaurant to our place. Known for monthly comedy nights, and a closer walk than other Ethiopian fare.
Recent and welcome addition to the 'hood. Great service, great coffee, lattes, and baked goods.
58 residents recomanen
Red Rocket Coffee
1364 Danforth AveRecent and welcome addition to the 'hood. Great service, great coffee, lattes, and baked goods.
One of the closest Starbucks, if you need your fix. Plenty downtown as well.
16 residents recomanen
Starbucks
888 Danforth AvenueOne of the closest Starbucks, if you need your fix. Plenty downtown as well.
Crema Coffee Co.
508 Danforth AvePopular independent coffee place.
It's called a coffee house, but it's more than that. Also serves rice bowls and has a good juice bar.
36 residents recomanen
Circus Coffee House
7 Woodmount AveIt's called a coffee house, but it's more than that. Also serves rice bowls and has a good juice bar.
1925 Gerrard St E
The hippest place to get your cup of joe in our 'hood.
In spite of their devotion to the wrong hockey team, this greasy spoon serves a great breakfast and some of the best burgers in town.
389 Danforth Ave
In spite of their devotion to the wrong hockey team, this greasy spoon serves a great breakfast and some of the best burgers in town.
Went to this place a few months ago and found out that they're not kidding when they say authentic. Amazing food.
445 Danforth Ave
Went to this place a few months ago and found out that they're not kidding when they say authentic. Amazing food.
1382 Danforth Ave
Recently featured on the TV show, You Gotta Eat Here. So, go eat there!
Sightseeing
Internationally known as a sustainable living experiment, the Evergreen Brickworks has a shuttle service from Broadview Stn all year round. Check out their website: http://ebw.evergreen.ca/
275 residents recomanen
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveInternationally known as a sustainable living experiment, the Evergreen Brickworks has a shuttle service from Broadview Stn all year round. Check out their website: http://ebw.evergreen.ca/
Quaint walking, shopping, oodles of restaurants and cafes to choose from, or just stroll and enjoy the overall charm. A quick drive or bus ride from our place.
424 residents recomanen
The Beaches
Quaint walking, shopping, oodles of restaurants and cafes to choose from, or just stroll and enjoy the overall charm. A quick drive or bus ride from our place.
This is a must see for hikers. Not just a geological wonder, but also some lovely scenery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough_Bluffs
87 residents recomanen
Scarborough Crescent Park
61 Undercliff DrThis is a must see for hikers. Not just a geological wonder, but also some lovely scenery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarborough_Bluffs
This is the best view of the city anywhere, and a revolving high end restaurant. Must see for any Toronto visitors.
3509 residents recomanen
Torre CN
290 Bremner BlvdThis is the best view of the city anywhere, and a revolving high end restaurant. Must see for any Toronto visitors.
Biggest swath of green space in Toronto. During the summer you can glimpse some sleepy yaks in the no-charge petting zoo or take in some Shakepeare at the outdoor amphitheatre.
21 residents recomanen
High Park Gardens
High Park GardensBiggest swath of green space in Toronto. During the summer you can glimpse some sleepy yaks in the no-charge petting zoo or take in some Shakepeare at the outdoor amphitheatre.
Architecture buffs will want to take a look at this building. We're still not sure if we hate it. (Okay, maybe 90% sure). Worth a visit. Next door is the Art Gallery of Ontario.
2332 residents recomanen
Museu Reial d'Ontario
100 Queens ParkArchitecture buffs will want to take a look at this building. We're still not sure if we hate it. (Okay, maybe 90% sure). Worth a visit. Next door is the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Shopping
Good sized second hand clothing and housewares. You never know what you'll find ...
28 residents recomanen
Value Village
1319 Bloor St WGood sized second hand clothing and housewares. You never know what you'll find ...
Retro Burger
105 Bayly St WJust in case you forgot your toothbrush :).
Known for its earthiness, specialty shops and fabulous vintage clothing shops.
1698 residents recomanen
Kensington Market
Known for its earthiness, specialty shops and fabulous vintage clothing shops.
High end shopping area that is famous for its celebrity sightings during TIFF, and for being a hippie enclave in the 60's.
Yorkville Ave At Yonge St West Side station
1 Yorkville AveHigh end shopping area that is famous for its celebrity sightings during TIFF, and for being a hippie enclave in the 60's.
If you want to see room after room of kitch and a Toronto landmark, check out Honest Ed's. It's an experience. A block away is a lovely little strip of cafes to make it worth your while.
68 residents recomanen
Honest Ed's
581 Bloor Street WestIf you want to see room after room of kitch and a Toronto landmark, check out Honest Ed's. It's an experience. A block away is a lovely little strip of cafes to make it worth your while.
Large selection of vinyl, for the collector. This place has been around for a long time. (Many, many vinyl stores to be found).
10 residents recomanen
Sonic Boom Records
215 Spadina Ave.Large selection of vinyl, for the collector. This place has been around for a long time. (Many, many vinyl stores to be found).
Marked simply to show where the labels live. Near Bay/Bloor. Also look for Prada and Chanel.
18 residents recomanen
Tiffany & Co.
150 Bloor St WMarked simply to show where the labels live. Near Bay/Bloor. Also look for Prada and Chanel.
Essentials
Closest grocery store. Entrance next to the subway, parking in the back from where you access the store via the world's slowest elevator.
66 residents recomanen
Davidson's valu-mart
985 Woodbine AveClosest grocery store. Entrance next to the subway, parking in the back from where you access the store via the world's slowest elevator.
One of the best grocery stores in Toronto for organic and specialty food. A favourite of ours for sure.
86 residents recomanen
The Big Carrot
320 Danforth AveOne of the best grocery stores in Toronto for organic and specialty food. A favourite of ours for sure.
If hormone free, organic fresh meat is important this little gem of a butcher is a weekly shopping destination for us. Place your order early :).
Fresh From The Farm
350 Donlands AveIf hormone free, organic fresh meat is important this little gem of a butcher is a weekly shopping destination for us. Place your order early :).
One of the top fresh food markets going. A bit of trek but worth it for the architecture, and Sunday antique market. Rainbow cinemas nearby offers up an affordable movie night!
1398 residents recomanen
Mercat de St. Lawrence
93 Front St EOne of the top fresh food markets going. A bit of trek but worth it for the architecture, and Sunday antique market. Rainbow cinemas nearby offers up an affordable movie night!
Moberly Natural Food is our local health food store. Perfect for anyone with allergies, they have organic everything and are committed to getting the best quality products. Now in a bigger location!
2044 Danforth Ave
2044 Danforth AvenueMoberly Natural Food is our local health food store. Perfect for anyone with allergies, they have organic everything and are committed to getting the best quality products. Now in a bigger location!
Best selection of groceries within a 15 minute walk of our place.
68 residents recomanen
Sobeys Danforth
2451 Danforth AveBest selection of groceries within a 15 minute walk of our place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Allen's
143 Danforth AveFriendly pub, known for its fab outdoor patio.
Awesome summer patio. Yorkville landmark. Enjoyable even though Hemingway wasn't too fond of Toronto when he worked for The Star. Hey, nobody's perfect.
113 residents recomanen
Hemingway's Restaurant
142 Cumberland StAwesome summer patio. Yorkville landmark. Enjoyable even though Hemingway wasn't too fond of Toronto when he worked for The Star. Hey, nobody's perfect.
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WGreat jazz venue near the entertainment district.
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St WLive music venue with stellar bands.
Everything Else
Ours is the corner of banks! TD Canada trust, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, and the Royal Bank of Canada. All perfectly willing to exchange your cash.
6 residents recomanen
TD Canada Trust
Ours is the corner of banks! TD Canada trust, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, and the Royal Bank of Canada. All perfectly willing to exchange your cash.
Arts & Culture
Centre Rogers
1 Blue Jays WayBlue Jays baseball. Go Jays Go!
Canadian art, the Group of Seven room is my favourite. Also look for special exhibits and check out the recent architectural updates by Frank Gehry, which are gorgeous.
2262 residents recomanen
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCanadian art, the Group of Seven room is my favourite. Also look for special exhibits and check out the recent architectural updates by Frank Gehry, which are gorgeous.