Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Classic greasy spoon. It's been a local staple for over 30 years. Cheap and cheerful breakfast is what we go for. it's about a minute walk from our house. If you're in the mood for a hangover curing breakfast, burger or souvlaki, this is the place for you.
16 locals recommend
Aris Place
229 Roncesvalles AveClassic greasy spoon. It's been a local staple for over 30 years. Cheap and cheerful breakfast is what we go for. it's about a minute walk from our house. If you're in the mood for a hangover curing breakfast, burger or souvlaki, this is the place for you.
Cuban Food! Charming well lit decor, with succulent South American staples. Great brunch spot, but very busy.
Pulled pork, pineapples, avocados, papayas, guavas, tequila, limes, spices!
178 locals recommend
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveCuban Food! Charming well lit decor, with succulent South American staples. Great brunch spot, but very busy.
Pulled pork, pineapples, avocados, papayas, guavas, tequila, limes, spices!
Fresh tasty sushi! Daily specials, tons of selection, veggie options and a back patio. Boring Decor, fair prices.
16 locals recommend
Sushi On Roncy
293 Roncesvalles AveFresh tasty sushi! Daily specials, tons of selection, veggie options and a back patio. Boring Decor, fair prices.
Best flat white on Roncesvalles. Just a minute or two walk from 234 Sunnyside. It's a great place to get a delicious espresso based coffee, and pastry or sandwich. if you like hanging out with hip entrepreneurs on their MacBooks, this is the place for you.
40 locals recommend
Lit Espresso Bar
221 Roncesvalles AveBest flat white on Roncesvalles. Just a minute or two walk from 234 Sunnyside. It's a great place to get a delicious espresso based coffee, and pastry or sandwich. if you like hanging out with hip entrepreneurs on their MacBooks, this is the place for you.
Authentic Polish Cuisine and beer. Gigantic portions at fair prices. The daily specials are the way to go. try the white borscht, pickle soup, and the Polonez schnitzel.
49 locals recommend
Cafe Polonez
195 Roncesvalles AveAuthentic Polish Cuisine and beer. Gigantic portions at fair prices. The daily specials are the way to go. try the white borscht, pickle soup, and the Polonez schnitzel.
Excellent thin crust pizza prepared the traditional Italian way in a brick oven, and well priced Meditaranian foods. It is always busy and they don't take reservations. Come right at 5 to avoid the line up. Daily specials.
69 locals recommend
Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveExcellent thin crust pizza prepared the traditional Italian way in a brick oven, and well priced Meditaranian foods. It is always busy and they don't take reservations. Come right at 5 to avoid the line up. Daily specials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing local watering hole, that has been in the neighbourhood for over thirty years under the same ownership. There is a pool table, jukebox, front and back patio, and occasional live music. Almost exclusively populated by locals, it has a very low key, neighbourhood vibe. Eva, the owner/night bartender is a legend. The food is also surprisingly good and cheap. I dare you to finish the nacho platter!
9 locals recommend
Inter Steer Restaurant
357 Roncesvalles AveAmazing local watering hole, that has been in the neighbourhood for over thirty years under the same ownership. There is a pool table, jukebox, front and back patio, and occasional live music. Almost exclusively populated by locals, it has a very low key, neighbourhood vibe. Eva, the owner/night bartender is a legend. The food is also surprisingly good and cheap. I dare you to finish the nacho platter!
The Ace is a charming retro themed restaurant and bar, a short two minute walk from 234 Sunnyside. It does have great food, but I go for the cocktails and the disarmingly friendly wait and bar staff. My favourite spot on Roncesvalles for a night cap. Very cozy.
91 locals recommend
The Ace
231A Roncesvalles AveThe Ace is a charming retro themed restaurant and bar, a short two minute walk from 234 Sunnyside. It does have great food, but I go for the cocktails and the disarmingly friendly wait and bar staff. My favourite spot on Roncesvalles for a night cap. Very cozy.
The local sport bar. Tons of draught beer. Multiple TV's with all of the live sports. Dart boards and games in the back. Daily special. Pub Grub. kitchen open late. Easy on the wallet.
50 locals recommend
Gabby's
2076 Queen St EThe local sport bar. Tons of draught beer. Multiple TV's with all of the live sports. Dart boards and games in the back. Daily special. Pub Grub. kitchen open late. Easy on the wallet.
Open 7 days a week with live music every night. Check out their website to see who's playing .
https://hughsroomlive.com/calendar/
53 locals recommend
Hugh's Room Live
296 Dundas St WOpen 7 days a week with live music every night. Check out their website to see who's playing .
https://hughsroomlive.com/calendar/
Open 11am to 11pm everyday except Sunday. The closest place to buy wine.
139 locals recommend
Wine Rack
746 King St WOpen 11am to 11pm everyday except Sunday. The closest place to buy wine.
Parks & Nature
High Park is the biggest public park in Toronto. It's like Toronto's Central Park. Lot's of trails, playgrounds, rivers, ponds, soccer and baseball areas, a swimming pool, a skating rink, a cafe restaurant with giant patio (great before 10 am breakfast specials) and even a zoo! Great for families. Once you are in it, you forget completely that you are in the biggest city in Canada. 5 minute walk from 234 Sunnyside.
81 locals recommend
High Park Zoo
High Park is the biggest public park in Toronto. It's like Toronto's Central Park. Lot's of trails, playgrounds, rivers, ponds, soccer and baseball areas, a swimming pool, a skating rink, a cafe restaurant with giant patio (great before 10 am breakfast specials) and even a zoo! Great for families. Once you are in it, you forget completely that you are in the biggest city in Canada. 5 minute walk from 234 Sunnyside.
Entertainment & Activities
A 100 year old repertory cinema recently restored to it's 1920's era grandeur. It is a cooperatively run not for profit cinema that plays month old Hollywood movies, classic cinema, live events, and community discussions. Cheap concession stand.
116 locals recommend
The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles AveA 100 year old repertory cinema recently restored to it's 1920's era grandeur. It is a cooperatively run not for profit cinema that plays month old Hollywood movies, classic cinema, live events, and community discussions. Cheap concession stand.
Essentials
The prices are a little high, but it is a 2 minute walk from the apartment, and is open from 8am to 10pm everyday.
39 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh High Park
199 Roncesvalles AveThe prices are a little high, but it is a 2 minute walk from the apartment, and is open from 8am to 10pm everyday.
LAUNDROMAT
650 Plains Rd EClosest laundromat to our apartment.
Brite Star Cleaners
193 Roncesvalles AveClosest dry cleaner to our place. 24 hr or less turn around.
Shopping
Freshest cheapest fruits and vegetables on Roncesvalles. Two minute walk from the apartment. Cash only.
26 locals recommend
MAPLE PRODUCE
225 Roncesvalles AveFreshest cheapest fruits and vegetables on Roncesvalles. Two minute walk from the apartment. Cash only.
Arts & Culture
Cozy spot to catch up on some reading. The study room at the top of the building is very peaceful.
12 locals recommend
Toronto Public Library - High Park Branch
228 Roncesvalles AveCozy spot to catch up on some reading. The study room at the top of the building is very peaceful.