Kirsten's Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
For years this was a second hand book and record store. The new owners decided to keep the vinyl and added a cafe, so the best of both worlds! Great coffee and a nice alternative to the chain stores
22 locals recommend
Press Vinyl Cafe
2442 Danforth AveFor years this was a second hand book and record store. The new owners decided to keep the vinyl and added a cafe, so the best of both worlds! Great coffee and a nice alternative to the chain stores
The Ellery
1870 Danforth AveGreat for brunch or dinner. 5 star reviews
Budapest Restaurant
2183 Danforth AveHearty Eastern European food, reasonable pricing.
Brick Farm Breakfast
2116 Danforth AveSpecialize in all kinds of breakfasts
A cute bohemian style cafe on Gerrard St. They also sell home baking and take out foods
18 locals recommend
Bodega Henriette
1801 Gerrard St EA cute bohemian style cafe on Gerrard St. They also sell home baking and take out foods
The food is wholesome and delicious, freshly made domestic and international dishes and wonderful vegetarian options. My favourites are the warm brown rice salad and the African chicken stew. Reasonably priced too. They have a small front patio on Danforth. Its further west in Greektown near Pape station.
24 locals recommend
Mocha Mocha
489 Danforth AveThe food is wholesome and delicious, freshly made domestic and international dishes and wonderful vegetarian options. My favourites are the warm brown rice salad and the African chicken stew. Reasonably priced too. They have a small front patio on Danforth. Its further west in Greektown near Pape station.
Cumin Kitchen
1820 Danforth AveAuthentic South Indian food in a cozy, colourful atmosphere.
Poured Coffee
2165 Danforth AveMoberly Natural Foods
Sightseeing
This is a unique community of artist studios, cafes, shops, restaurants, and offices in a historic setting. I love that there are no chain stores allowed, so each tenant is very unique and adds to the charm and character of the area.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThis is a unique community of artist studios, cafes, shops, restaurants, and offices in a historic setting. I love that there are no chain stores allowed, so each tenant is very unique and adds to the charm and character of the area.
Parks & Nature
The trail is great for walking, biking, picnicking. It follows the Don River north, all the way up to Lawrence. It's very easy to access from my home. Simply walk up Oak Park Ave, north of the Danforth and you're there.
51 locals recommend
Taylor Creek Park
260 Dawes RdThe trail is great for walking, biking, picnicking. It follows the Don River north, all the way up to Lawrence. It's very easy to access from my home. Simply walk up Oak Park Ave, north of the Danforth and you're there.
It feels like walking by the ocean but it's Lake Ontario. Boardwalk, bike path, volleyball, tennis courts, cafes
Kew Beach
It feels like walking by the ocean but it's Lake Ontario. Boardwalk, bike path, volleyball, tennis courts, cafes
A small farm within a big city! It's open 9 to 5 and free admission. When the old Riverdale zoo finally closed, the city transformed the space into a "farm". Whether you have kids or not, you'll enjoy seeing all the contented, well cared for farm animals, including horses, goats, pigs, sheep and chickens. Lots of free parking at the south end of the farm.
It's next to Cabbagetown, a lovely walkable old neighborhood.
247 locals recommend
Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StA small farm within a big city! It's open 9 to 5 and free admission. When the old Riverdale zoo finally closed, the city transformed the space into a "farm". Whether you have kids or not, you'll enjoy seeing all the contented, well cared for farm animals, including horses, goats, pigs, sheep and chickens. Lots of free parking at the south end of the farm.
It's next to Cabbagetown, a lovely walkable old neighborhood.
Lovely walk through a nature preserve between Kingston Road and Queen St east. You'll forget you're in a big city! A 15 minute walk south from my house
Glen Manor Park
351 Glen Manor DrLovely walk through a nature preserve between Kingston Road and Queen St east. You'll forget you're in a big city! A 15 minute walk south from my house
Essentials
Sobeys Danforth
2451 Danforth AveThis local store has all things Italian - wonderful breads, cheeses, meats as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. It's been around for many years, run by an Italian family.
23 locals recommend
Vincenzo Supermarket
2406 Danforth AveThis local store has all things Italian - wonderful breads, cheeses, meats as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. It's been around for many years, run by an Italian family.
Moberly Natural Foods