Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St WAmazingly addictive grilled burritos; open late nights til 3am
Some of the best coffee in town; big bright windows; large communal tables in the front, private smaller tables up in the back behind the coffee bar; good wifi to keep you busy surfing.
188 locals recommend
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.Some of the best coffee in town; big bright windows; large communal tables in the front, private smaller tables up in the back behind the coffee bar; good wifi to keep you busy surfing.
Delicious bowls of noodles and chinese bbq- all at cheap Chinatown prices!
32 locals recommend
King's Noodle Restaurant
296 Spadina Ave.Delicious bowls of noodles and chinese bbq- all at cheap Chinatown prices!
Dumpling House Restaurant
328 Spadina Ave.Amazingly authentic dumplings, Northern Chinese style.
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.Great dumplings and noodle dishes in generous portions.
There's nothing like melt in your mouth spicy pork bone stew or soft tofu kimchi stew. Once you have it once, expect regular cravings.
15 locals recommend
Ka Chi Korean Restaurant
414 Dundas St WThere's nothing like melt in your mouth spicy pork bone stew or soft tofu kimchi stew. Once you have it once, expect regular cravings.
Fresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.Delicious, healthy vegetarian food and smoothies.
Not sure what they put in their addictive Ping Gai, but you don't need to know to love it.
27 locals recommend
Queen Mother Cafe
208 Queen St WNot sure what they put in their addictive Ping Gai, but you don't need to know to love it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cheap microbrews and simple food. Dingy dive bar vibe, and great summer patio. One of the local neighbourhood gems!
33 locals recommend
Java House
537 Queen St WCheap microbrews and simple food. Dingy dive bar vibe, and great summer patio. One of the local neighbourhood gems!
One of the best Belgian beer selections in the city, and good comfort food.
34 locals recommend
Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House
115 John StOne of the best Belgian beer selections in the city, and good comfort food.
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St WYour closest large chain supermarket.
Some of the best deals on cheap produce and groceries; lots of chinese and other ethnic products.
29 locals recommend
Lucky Moose Food Mart
393 Dundas St WSome of the best deals on cheap produce and groceries; lots of chinese and other ethnic products.
Arts & Culture
Entry to the Permanent Collection on Wednesday nights at the AGO is free from 6 – 8:30 pm. Discounts for teachers and students on regular admissions.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WEntry to the Permanent Collection on Wednesday nights at the AGO is free from 6 – 8:30 pm. Discounts for teachers and students on regular admissions.
Discount admissions on ROM Best Value Fridays starting at 4:30 pm; general admission to the Museum is free to students attending a Canadian post-secondary institution every Tuesday.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkDiscount admissions on ROM Best Value Fridays starting at 4:30 pm; general admission to the Museum is free to students attending a Canadian post-secondary institution every Tuesday.
Scotiabank Theatre
259 Richmond St WMultiplex showing the latest blockbusters.
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe iconic Canadian building.
Everything Else
A uniquely Canadian brewery built in a traditional locomotive roundhouse, including some original locomotive engines; tours throughout the day.
334 locals recommend
Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdA uniquely Canadian brewery built in a traditional locomotive roundhouse, including some original locomotive engines; tours throughout the day.
Union Station
55 Front St WMain rail service and bus hub.
Terminal for Greyhound, Neon, Megabus, and Trailways New York.
47 locals recommend
Greyhound Canada Transportation Centre
30 Lake Shore Boulevard WestTerminal for Greyhound, Neon, Megabus, and Trailways New York.
Closest TTC subway station for the Yonge - University - Spadina line (U-shaped/North - South).
128 locals recommend
St Andrew station
Closest TTC subway station for the Yonge - University - Spadina line (U-shaped/North - South).
Closest TTC subway station for the Bloor - Danforth line (East - West).
65 locals recommend
Spadina station
7 Spadina RdClosest TTC subway station for the Bloor - Danforth line (East - West).