Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Sukhothai
274 Parliament StGreat Thai food, but often very busy.
Hollandaise Diner
2231 Danforth AveGreat build your own bennies and pancakes.
Our favourite greasy spoon. The food is cheap and delicious. It was even featured in a Tragically Hip video!
Detroit Eatery Restaurant
389 Danforth AveOur favourite greasy spoon. The food is cheap and delicious. It was even featured in a Tragically Hip video!
Good dim sum if you don't feel like venturing all the way to Scarborough.
26 locals recommend
Pearl Court Restaurant
633 Gerrard St EGood dim sum if you don't feel like venturing all the way to Scarborough.
Fast food burgers and souvlaki. It's very tasty, always busy and a two minute walk from the house.
16 locals recommend
Square-Boy Drive-In
875 Danforth AveFast food burgers and souvlaki. It's very tasty, always busy and a two minute walk from the house.
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street EastDelicious Jamaican roti and not too far a walk.
Udupi Palace
1423 Gerrard St EYummy dosas and other vegetarian Indian food.
This is our favourite of all the Ethiopian restaurants in the area. The food is delicious , but make sure you're not in a hurry.
27 locals recommend
Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant
1408 Danforth AveThis is our favourite of all the Ethiopian restaurants in the area. The food is delicious , but make sure you're not in a hurry.
We love the brisket hash and cubano. The service is great and food tasty. It's a pretty quick walk from the house.
106 locals recommend
The Wren
1382 Danforth AveWe love the brisket hash and cubano. The service is great and food tasty. It's a pretty quick walk from the house.
Pan
516 Danforth AvenueDelicious high end Greek food with weekend belly dancers.
Messini Authentic Gyros
445 Danforth AveYummy and Greek cheap eats.
Nakayoshi Izakaya
812 Danforth AveExcellent and authentic Japanese ramen shop.
Very new Thai restaurant that's a short walk from the house. Everything we've tried there has been absolutely excellent!!
12 locals recommend
Sala Modern Thai Kitchen & Bar
1262 Danforth AveVery new Thai restaurant that's a short walk from the house. Everything we've tried there has been absolutely excellent!!
About an hour and a half from Toronto just outside of Waterloo, is the Amish Village of St. Jacob's. They have the most AMAZING farmer's market, on Saturdays and Thursdays, with great cured meats and baked goods. It's also great to stop for a snack in the village.
168 locals recommend
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market & Flea Market
878 Weber St NAbout an hour and a half from Toronto just outside of Waterloo, is the Amish Village of St. Jacob's. They have the most AMAZING farmer's market, on Saturdays and Thursdays, with great cured meats and baked goods. It's also great to stop for a snack in the village.
This restaurant is very small, does mostly take out business, and keeps short, odd hours, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything they serve. It's all Indian/Caribbean fusion type food. I think my favourite is the butter chicken schnitzel, but really everything is amazing!!!
20 locals recommend
East of York Gourmet Food Co.
1904 Danforth AveThis restaurant is very small, does mostly take out business, and keeps short, odd hours, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything they serve. It's all Indian/Caribbean fusion type food. I think my favourite is the butter chicken schnitzel, but really everything is amazing!!!
Very tasty Mexican food and good sized portions. Also really good Sangria and Margaritas with a great atmosphere and outdoor patios.
47 locals recommend
Chula Taberna Mexicana
1058 Gerrard St EVery tasty Mexican food and good sized portions. Also really good Sangria and Margaritas with a great atmosphere and outdoor patios.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic pub with an amazing beer selection and fabulous patio. They don't serve food, but let you bring in snacks from neighbouring restaurants. The pizza place next door will even deliver.
69 locals recommend
Big Picture Cinema and Stage
1035 Gerrard St EEclectic pub with an amazing beer selection and fabulous patio. They don't serve food, but let you bring in snacks from neighbouring restaurants. The pizza place next door will even deliver.
The Auld Spot Pub
347 Danforth AveUpscale British style pub with great food and drinks.
Great concerts and shows, and a ten minute walk from the house.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveGreat concerts and shows, and a ten minute walk from the house.
Very popular for Wednesday night karaoke. Huge crowds of people that make you feel like a rock star.
19 locals recommend
Hurricanes Roadhouse Restaurant
963 Bloor St WVery popular for Wednesday night karaoke. Huge crowds of people that make you feel like a rock star.
Fun atmosphere and good beer though my favourite is the apple cider slushie.
33 locals recommend
Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth AveFun atmosphere and good beer though my favourite is the apple cider slushie.
Lots of great wineries out by Niagara, but this is one of my favourites.
20 locals recommend
Flat Rock Cellars
2727 Seventh AveLots of great wineries out by Niagara, but this is one of my favourites.
Essentials
A small but well-stocked grocery store that's across the street.
14 locals recommend
Masellis Supermarket
906 Danforth AveA small but well-stocked grocery store that's across the street.
The Big Carrot
320 Danforth AveGreat for organic and difficult to find natural products.
Regular grocery store that's a ten minute walk away. A little overpriced for the convenience.
104 locals recommend
Foodland - Toronto
623 Danforth AveRegular grocery store that's a ten minute walk away. A little overpriced for the convenience.
Cheap, large grocery store with a good selection of meats, vegetables and ethnic foods. Bonus: there's a very nice Loblaws across the road, so most people do a two-stop shop. Basics from Freshco and specialty items from Loblaws.
87 locals recommend
FreshCo
1245 Dupont StCheap, large grocery store with a good selection of meats, vegetables and ethnic foods. Bonus: there's a very nice Loblaws across the road, so most people do a two-stop shop. Basics from Freshco and specialty items from Loblaws.
Parks & Nature
Great for a walk on the boardwalk, relaxing, having a drink on a patio or shopping.
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
Great for a walk on the boardwalk, relaxing, having a drink on a patio or shopping.
Great for walking or picnics. It's right across from the subway station. It's a huge park and is especially beautiful at cherry blossom time.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WGreat for walking or picnics. It's right across from the subway station. It's a huge park and is especially beautiful at cherry blossom time.
A short ferry ride away, it's a peaceful place to wander on a sunny day. There are also beaches and a small amusement park.
323 locals recommend
Centre Island
A short ferry ride away, it's a peaceful place to wander on a sunny day. There are also beaches and a small amusement park.
Scarborough Bluffs Park
Pretty spot for a walk. There's also a small restaurant.
Sightseeing
This is an old distillery that's been converted into an area with cafes, restaurants, galleries, and markets.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThis is an old distillery that's been converted into an area with cafes, restaurants, galleries, and markets.
A fun neighbourhood to wander around. Many secondhand clothing shops, bars, restaurants, shops and a generally interesting and eclectic feel.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
A fun neighbourhood to wander around. Many secondhand clothing shops, bars, restaurants, shops and a generally interesting and eclectic feel.
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EGreat food and market in a historical building.
Entertainment & Activities
Go on Tuesday or Wednesday nights to join Choir!Choir!Choir! A fun drop in bar choir, that's gaining Youtube fame.
36 locals recommend
Clinton's Tavern
693 Bloor St WGo on Tuesday or Wednesday nights to join Choir!Choir!Choir! A fun drop in bar choir, that's gaining Youtube fame.
Everything you need to paint your masterpieces- canvas, paint, brushes, etc...
8 locals recommend
Paintlounge Toronto West
784 College StEverything you need to paint your masterpieces- canvas, paint, brushes, etc...
Big amusement park with excellent roller coasters and yummy funnel cakes.
46 locals recommend
Canada's Wonderland Stop # 4288
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveBig amusement park with excellent roller coasters and yummy funnel cakes.
Once a month they hold the Raconteurs Story Telling (same as The Moth in New York) and it's usually pretty fun.
6 locals recommend
Tranzac Club
292 Brunswick AveOnce a month they hold the Raconteurs Story Telling (same as The Moth in New York) and it's usually pretty fun.
Shopping
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StLarge shopping mall in the heart of the city.
Trendy clothing stores, coffee shops, restaurants- great for a wander.
723 locals recommend
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestTrendy clothing stores, coffee shops, restaurants- great for a wander.
Upscale, North York, shopping mall. It has every high end brand you could want.
711 locals recommend
Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StUpscale, North York, shopping mall. It has every high end brand you could want.