Guidebook for Toronto

Julie
Guidebook for Toronto

Queen West Restos

Great restaurants in the west end of the city
Best tacos in the city, by far.
292 locals raden deze aan
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St W
292 locals raden deze aan
Best tacos in the city, by far.
Great upscale Vietnamese place with reasonable prices.
41 locals raden deze aan
Pho Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant
1603 Dundas St W
41 locals raden deze aan
Great upscale Vietnamese place with reasonable prices.
The best Americanos. Great selection of artisan beans.
103 locals raden deze aan
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St W
103 locals raden deze aan
The best Americanos. Great selection of artisan beans.
Famous patties and authentic Caribbean fare. Seating is limited.
19 locals raden deze aan
Caribbean Queen of Patties
1294 Bloor St W
19 locals raden deze aan
Famous patties and authentic Caribbean fare. Seating is limited.
Great pho. Vegan options available. Say hi to Strombo!
119 locals raden deze aan
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
Great pho. Vegan options available. Say hi to Strombo!
Fantastic falafel--check out the daily specials!
Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine
1430 Queen St W
Fantastic falafel--check out the daily specials!
Upscale resto and drink lounge. Great brunch.
143 locals raden deze aan
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna Ave
143 locals raden deze aan
Upscale resto and drink lounge. Great brunch.
Toronto's best Thai, period. Try the Sam Roas.
199 locals raden deze aan
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte St
199 locals raden deze aan
Toronto's best Thai, period. Try the Sam Roas.
Vegan, gluten-free baking at its finest! Voted Toronto's Best Bakery in 2015.
16 locals raden deze aan
Bunner's Bakeshop
244 Augusta Ave
16 locals raden deze aan
Vegan, gluten-free baking at its finest! Voted Toronto's Best Bakery in 2015.
Sausage restaurant that caters to meat-eaters and vegans. Phenomenal craft beer selection.
198 locals raden deze aan
WVRST
609 King St W
198 locals raden deze aan
Sausage restaurant that caters to meat-eaters and vegans. Phenomenal craft beer selection.
Exceptional craft beer selection!
121 locals raden deze aan
Bar Hop
391 King St W
121 locals raden deze aan
Exceptional craft beer selection!
Italian-inspired fare in a hip eatery. Try the dollar-an-ounce wine.
395 locals raden deze aan
Gusto 101
101 Portland St
395 locals raden deze aan
Italian-inspired fare in a hip eatery. Try the dollar-an-ounce wine.
Best authentic Northern Chinese dumplings around.
81 locals raden deze aan
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.
81 locals raden deze aan
Best authentic Northern Chinese dumplings around.
Fantastic Hunan Chinese. Open until 4 a.m. Late-night specials start at 10 p.m.
13 locals raden deze aan
New Ho King
410 Spadina Ave.
13 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic Hunan Chinese. Open until 4 a.m. Late-night specials start at 10 p.m.
Super affordable and authentic. The restaurant is geared toward takeout but has a nice little patio. All of the veggie dishes are vegan.
6 locals raden deze aan
Roti Lady
269 Dunn Ave
6 locals raden deze aan
Super affordable and authentic. The restaurant is geared toward takeout but has a nice little patio. All of the veggie dishes are vegan.
So good, so authentic. Their hot sauce is the bomb as are their doubles.
17 locals raden deze aan
Ali's West Indian Roti Shop
1446 Queen St W
17 locals raden deze aan
So good, so authentic. Their hot sauce is the bomb as are their doubles.
Streamlined menu of authentic Indian rotis. The food is always great.
37 locals raden deze aan
Mother India
1456 Queen St W
37 locals raden deze aan
Streamlined menu of authentic Indian rotis. The food is always great.
Fabulous place for breakfast. The menu is small but there's something for everyone. Get there before 11 to avoid a lineup.
29 locals raden deze aan
Rustic Cosmo Cafe
1278 Queen St W
29 locals raden deze aan
Fabulous place for breakfast. The menu is small but there's something for everyone. Get there before 11 to avoid a lineup.
New resto bar with Polynesian infusion. Highly rated!
49 locals raden deze aan
Miss Thing's
1279 Queen Street West
49 locals raden deze aan
New resto bar with Polynesian infusion. Highly rated!
Excellent BBQ in a rustic space.
133 locals raden deze aan
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Ave
133 locals raden deze aan
Excellent BBQ in a rustic space.
Dairy and vegan dessert options! Cute place, too.
29 locals raden deze aan
Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St W
29 locals raden deze aan
Dairy and vegan dessert options! Cute place, too.
Hip burger joint with a great veggie burger option. Cheap pints.
21 locals raden deze aan
Frankie's Diner
994 Queen Street West
21 locals raden deze aan
Hip burger joint with a great veggie burger option. Cheap pints.
Upscale British pub with premium beer. If you're a spice fiend, try the hottest curry they have, the Phall of the Empire--it's deadly.
The Bristol
1087 Queen St W
Upscale British pub with premium beer. If you're a spice fiend, try the hottest curry they have, the Phall of the Empire--it's deadly.
Unbelievably cheap Ethiopian dinner for two - $10. Food is amazing.
71 locals raden deze aan
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street West
71 locals raden deze aan
Unbelievably cheap Ethiopian dinner for two - $10. Food is amazing.
Vegans and non-vegans alike will love this place. Pints, board games, and vegan options for everything on the menu!
32 locals raden deze aan
Disgraceland
965 Bloor St W
32 locals raden deze aan
Vegans and non-vegans alike will love this place. Pints, board games, and vegan options for everything on the menu!
Authentic early 90s roadhouse bar. Fries are killer.
19 locals raden deze aan
Hurricanes Roadhouse Restaurant
963 Bloor St W
19 locals raden deze aan
Authentic early 90s roadhouse bar. Fries are killer.
Well-loved by creatives. Excellent espresso.
85 locals raden deze aan
The Common Espresso Bar
1071 College St
85 locals raden deze aan
Well-loved by creatives. Excellent espresso.
Great cocktails and brilliant outdoor patio. Hotspot for queer dates.
92 locals raden deze aan
Northwood
815 Bloor St W
92 locals raden deze aan
Great cocktails and brilliant outdoor patio. Hotspot for queer dates.
Great healthy food--salads, wraps, burgers, and bowls. Almost all items on the menu are vegan. Juices and smoothies also available.
143 locals raden deze aan
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street West
143 locals raden deze aan
Great healthy food--salads, wraps, burgers, and bowls. Almost all items on the menu are vegan. Juices and smoothies also available.
Great healthy bowls and smoothies. Fast service.
29 locals raden deze aan
Bolt Fresh Bar
1170 Queen St W
29 locals raden deze aan
Great healthy bowls and smoothies. Fast service.
Great homemade Tibetan food--small, quiet, no-frills, super authentic.
23 locals raden deze aan
Tibet Kitchen
757 Queen St W
23 locals raden deze aan
Great homemade Tibetan food--small, quiet, no-frills, super authentic.
Fusion of Indian and Tibetan. Prices are on the higher side but the atmosphere is great.
27 locals raden deze aan
Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St W
27 locals raden deze aan
Fusion of Indian and Tibetan. Prices are on the higher side but the atmosphere is great.
Fantastic raw vegan menu. Worth the trip!
9 locals raden deze aan
Rawlicious
9 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic raw vegan menu. Worth the trip!
Raw, delicious. Worth the trip.
51 locals raden deze aan
The Beet Organic Kitchen & Bar
2968 Dundas St W
51 locals raden deze aan
Raw, delicious. Worth the trip.
The best of Toronto's raw vegan. Prices are a bit steep but the food is delicious.
35 locals raden deze aan
Live Organic Food Bar
264 Dupont St
35 locals raden deze aan
The best of Toronto's raw vegan. Prices are a bit steep but the food is delicious.
Brand new establishment--check it out before it gets too popular!
9 locals raden deze aan
The Commodore
1265 Queen Street West
9 locals raden deze aan
Brand new establishment--check it out before it gets too popular!
The original board game cafe! They serve cafe-style food and beverages along with beer. It's only $5 to play all day!
77 locals raden deze aan
Snakes & Lattes Annex
600 Bloor St W
77 locals raden deze aan
The original board game cafe! They serve cafe-style food and beverages along with beer. It's only $5 to play all day!
Some of the best ramen in town--very authentic little place.
7 locals raden deze aan
Ryu's Noodle Bar
33 Baldwin Street
7 locals raden deze aan
Some of the best ramen in town--very authentic little place.
The original Kinton location. There is a vegan option on the menu.
136 locals raden deze aan
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St W
136 locals raden deze aan
The original Kinton location. There is a vegan option on the menu.
Fantastic sandwiches at a super cheap price. Try the kimchi poutine!
147 locals raden deze aan
Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St W
147 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic sandwiches at a super cheap price. Try the kimchi poutine!
Great dim sum and traditional dishes.
Kowloon Dim Sum Restaurant
5 Baldwin Street
Great dim sum and traditional dishes.
Really authentic dim sum. Delicious!
78 locals raden deze aan
Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.
78 locals raden deze aan
Really authentic dim sum. Delicious!
Great burgers. The veggie option is well-seasoned. Good beer selection.
25 locals raden deze aan
BQM Burger and Craft Beer Ossington
210 Ossington Ave
25 locals raden deze aan
Great burgers. The veggie option is well-seasoned. Good beer selection.
Toronto's most hipster place for shellfish. Well loved by many.
10 locals raden deze aan
Rock Lobster Food Co.
110 Ossington Ave
10 locals raden deze aan
Toronto's most hipster place for shellfish. Well loved by many.
Fantastic, artfully plated meals. Service is exceptional. The setting is phenomenal.
26 locals raden deze aan
Böehmer
93 Ossington Ave
26 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic, artfully plated meals. Service is exceptional. The setting is phenomenal.
The city's newest place for vegan pizza and donuts. Try the poutine or mac n cheese pizzas.
14 locals raden deze aan
Apiecalypse Now!
735 Bloor St W
14 locals raden deze aan
The city's newest place for vegan pizza and donuts. Try the poutine or mac n cheese pizzas.
Lots of vegan options. Fantastique!
23 locals raden deze aan
Cardinal Rule
5 Roncesvalles Ave
23 locals raden deze aan
Lots of vegan options. Fantastique!
Newly opened, this is a great place to go for burritos on the go!
116 locals raden deze aan
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St W
116 locals raden deze aan
Newly opened, this is a great place to go for burritos on the go!
Some of the city's best vegan food. Get the southern combo or the unchicken and waffles.
76 locals raden deze aan
The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St W
76 locals raden deze aan
Some of the city's best vegan food. Get the southern combo or the unchicken and waffles.
Vegan. Big. Mac. Need I say any more? There is typically a wait for tables but they have a great reservation system. Get the nachos, the Big Mac, and a milkshake! The creme brulee is to die for. Yes, it's all vegan!
33 locals raden deze aan
Doomie's
1265 Queen St W
33 locals raden deze aan
Vegan. Big. Mac. Need I say any more? There is typically a wait for tables but they have a great reservation system. Get the nachos, the Big Mac, and a milkshake! The creme brulee is to die for. Yes, it's all vegan!

Drinks & Nightlife

Best bourbon selection in the West End.
14 locals raden deze aan
1602 Dundas St W
1602 Dundas Street West
14 locals raden deze aan
Best bourbon selection in the West End.
Great place to grab a drink and enjoy a live show. One of the city's best outdoor patios!
54 locals raden deze aan
Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St W
54 locals raden deze aan
Great place to grab a drink and enjoy a live show. One of the city's best outdoor patios!
Phenomenal beer selection--over 256 in bottles and on tap! Good food at decent prices. One of the best patios in the city!
94 locals raden deze aan
The Rhino
1249 Queen St W
94 locals raden deze aan
Phenomenal beer selection--over 256 in bottles and on tap! Good food at decent prices. One of the best patios in the city!
Great back patio!
67 locals raden deze aan
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington Ave
67 locals raden deze aan
Great back patio!
Cool bar for celeb sighting.
54 locals raden deze aan
The Ossington
61 Ossington Ave
54 locals raden deze aan
Cool bar for celeb sighting.
Hip Ossington bar.
20 locals raden deze aan
Baby Huey
110 Ossington Ave
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Hip Ossington bar.
Enjoy the Friday night Burlesque shows! Live music regularly.
50 locals raden deze aan
The Painted Lady
218 Ossington Ave
50 locals raden deze aan
Enjoy the Friday night Burlesque shows! Live music regularly.
Try the Sunday morning Bluegrass brunch! All you can eat with a live band. Small underground bar with nightly music shows of various genres.
351 locals raden deze aan
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street West
351 locals raden deze aan
Try the Sunday morning Bluegrass brunch! All you can eat with a live band. Small underground bar with nightly music shows of various genres.
An under-the-radar craft beer bar with an exceptional selection. No food on site, but Kensington Market has a number of amazing options.
10 locals raden deze aan
Thirsty And Miserable
197 Baldwin St
10 locals raden deze aan
An under-the-radar craft beer bar with an exceptional selection. No food on site, but Kensington Market has a number of amazing options.
Artfully crafted food and cocktails.
60 locals raden deze aan
Woodlot
293 Palmerston Ave
60 locals raden deze aan
Artfully crafted food and cocktails.
Great place for dancing to Classic Rock on Saturday night.
20 locals raden deze aan
Stones Place
1255 Queen St W
20 locals raden deze aan
Great place for dancing to Classic Rock on Saturday night.
Great queer-ish hipster bar with good craft beer on tap. Mini library and plush antique chairs plus a vegan menu make for a great Friday night!
6 locals raden deze aan
Lipstick & Dynamite
992 Queen St W
6 locals raden deze aan
Great queer-ish hipster bar with good craft beer on tap. Mini library and plush antique chairs plus a vegan menu make for a great Friday night!
The place to be seen with premium liquor selections.
28 locals raden deze aan
Beaconsfield
1154 Queen Street West
28 locals raden deze aan
The place to be seen with premium liquor selections.
Great nightly programming, karaoke, art exhibits, bar, and restaurant--it's a cultural hotspot.
194 locals raden deze aan
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 locals raden deze aan
Great nightly programming, karaoke, art exhibits, bar, and restaurant--it's a cultural hotspot.
Beer, board games--what's not to like? $5 for unlimited play.
19 locals raden deze aan
Point Bar
600 Bloor Street West
19 locals raden deze aan
Beer, board games--what's not to like? $5 for unlimited play.
New-ish Miami-inspired queer bar and brunch hotspot.
28 locals raden deze aan
The Steady Cafe & Bar
1051 Bloor Street West
28 locals raden deze aan
New-ish Miami-inspired queer bar and brunch hotspot.

Everything Else

Amazing clothing selection.
Three Fates
1573 Dundas St W
Amazing clothing selection.
Purchase beer here.
28 locals raden deze aan
Beer Store
28 locals raden deze aan
Purchase beer here.
Well-curated selection of upscale vintage clothing and accessories.
18 locals raden deze aan
House Of Vintage
1239 Queen St W
18 locals raden deze aan
Well-curated selection of upscale vintage clothing and accessories.
The place to go for all health food and bulk items. Great selection.
JR's Natural Health & Bulk
1382 Queen St W
The place to go for all health food and bulk items. Great selection.
Amazing collection of highly curated clothing items.
11 locals raden deze aan
Frances Watson
1390 Queen St W
11 locals raden deze aan
Amazing collection of highly curated clothing items.
The place to be seen on Queen. Try the SkyYard.
538 locals raden deze aan
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 locals raden deze aan
The place to be seen on Queen. Try the SkyYard.
A must-see for indoor plant lovers! Carefully curated collection of high-end accessories and indoor species, including air plants.
8 locals raden deze aan
Crown Flora Studio
1233 Queen St W
8 locals raden deze aan
A must-see for indoor plant lovers! Carefully curated collection of high-end accessories and indoor species, including air plants.
Pick up all your wine & liquor here.
957 locals raden deze aan
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 locals raden deze aan
Pick up all your wine & liquor here.

Arts & Culture

Best shows in town. $10 Friday nights. Try the Rap Battlez.
99 locals raden deze aan
Comedy Bar
945 Bloor St W
99 locals raden deze aan
Best shows in town. $10 Friday nights. Try the Rap Battlez.

Sightseeing

Fantastic view. Dinner at the 360 restaurant is fun for the view but is a bit overpriced and the quality isn't the best. Still, it is worth it for the seat you get.
3509 locals raden deze aan
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
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Fantastic view. Dinner at the 360 restaurant is fun for the view but is a bit overpriced and the quality isn't the best. Still, it is worth it for the seat you get.
It's our Times Square. Always something happening.
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Dundas Square
Dundas Square
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It's our Times Square. Always something happening.
There is no shortage of things to do and see up and down the famous Yonge Street. Enjoy!
40 locals raden deze aan
Yonge Street
40 locals raden deze aan
There is no shortage of things to do and see up and down the famous Yonge Street. Enjoy!
This is a Toronto favourite for picnics and day hangs. Bring a blanket and our picnic basket packed full of goodies and you're set!
590 locals raden deze aan
Trinity - Bellwoods
590 locals raden deze aan
This is a Toronto favourite for picnics and day hangs. Bring a blanket and our picnic basket packed full of goodies and you're set!

Parks & Nature

Fabulous hiking trails, Evergreen buildings, and Saturday morning farmer's markets. This place is wonderful for eco-lovers. The on-site cafe serves beverages and light fare.
57 locals raden deze aan
Don Valley Brick Works Park
550 Bayview Ave
57 locals raden deze aan
Fabulous hiking trails, Evergreen buildings, and Saturday morning farmer's markets. This place is wonderful for eco-lovers. The on-site cafe serves beverages and light fare.
This is Toronto's only nude beach--not mandatory, but most beachgoers participate in some shape or form. Caution: It is not monitored and there is a lot of day drinking.
62 locals raden deze aan
Hanlan's Point Beach
Lakeshore Avenue
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This is Toronto's only nude beach--not mandatory, but most beachgoers participate in some shape or form. Caution: It is not monitored and there is a lot of day drinking.
Quiet place to work on your tan, but watch out for the windsurfers!
174 locals raden deze aan
Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry St
174 locals raden deze aan
Quiet place to work on your tan, but watch out for the windsurfers!
The waterfront trail is a popular spot for jogging or bike riding. You can access it from TinyHouse by walking straight down Jameson. A pedestrian bridge leads right to the waterfront.
11 locals raden deze aan
Lake Shore Boulevard East
Lake Shore Boulevard East
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The waterfront trail is a popular spot for jogging or bike riding. You can access it from TinyHouse by walking straight down Jameson. A pedestrian bridge leads right to the waterfront.
One of Toronto's most beautiful parks. Enjoy the world-famous cherry blossoms in the spring, or try your hand at fishing in the lake. Bring your bike and ride the trails--there's something for everyone!
1205 locals raden deze aan
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
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One of Toronto's most beautiful parks. Enjoy the world-famous cherry blossoms in the spring, or try your hand at fishing in the lake. Bring your bike and ride the trails--there's something for everyone!
Gorgeous trails. All the flowers you can handle. So many wedding partieis.
268 locals raden deze aan
Allan Gardens
160 Gerrard St E
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Gorgeous trails. All the flowers you can handle. So many wedding partieis.
Catch the ferry over and enjoy the islands the way the natives do. Life is much different here from the city--more like cottage country. BYOB and a blanket.
1035 locals raden deze aan
Toronto Islands
1035 locals raden deze aan
Catch the ferry over and enjoy the islands the way the natives do. Life is much different here from the city--more like cottage country. BYOB and a blanket.

Entertainment & Activities

Fun fun fun! There's an amusement park and tons of stuff to do for families.
323 locals raden deze aan
Centre Island
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Fun fun fun! There's an amusement park and tons of stuff to do for families.