Guidebook for Toronto

Brenna And Avsky
Brenna And Avsky
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Cafe, bar and restaurant that focuses on using local foods in their menu. They are big supporters of Toronto's art and music culture, and you'll come across art/music events happening here.
194 locals raden deze aan
Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 locals raden deze aan
Cafe, bar and restaurant that focuses on using local foods in their menu. They are big supporters of Toronto's art and music culture, and you'll come across art/music events happening here.
awesome gelato! also a cafe and bistro.
20 locals raden deze aan
Boreal Gelato
1312 Queen Street West
20 locals raden deze aan
awesome gelato! also a cafe and bistro.
great coffee!
103 locals raden deze aan
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St W
103 locals raden deze aan
great coffee!
very good coffee, one of our faves. Has an industrial-Parisan vibe to it. also good pastries, handmade on-site. Mmm, chocolate croissants~
51 locals raden deze aan
The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St W
51 locals raden deze aan
very good coffee, one of our faves. Has an industrial-Parisan vibe to it. also good pastries, handmade on-site. Mmm, chocolate croissants~
Indian food, roti, samosa, pekora, biryani.
Glory of India
1407 Queen St W
Indian food, roti, samosa, pekora, biryani.
cafe, bar, restaurant
538 locals raden deze aan
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
538 locals raden deze aan
cafe, bar, restaurant
Try gourmet doughnuts~
53 locals raden deze aan
Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St W
53 locals raden deze aan
Try gourmet doughnuts~
Indian and Tibetan restaurant-- great food and lovely patio.
27 locals raden deze aan
Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St W
27 locals raden deze aan
Indian and Tibetan restaurant-- great food and lovely patio.
the best ramen i've ever had
46 locals raden deze aan
Ramen Isshin
421 College St
46 locals raden deze aan
the best ramen i've ever had
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Expect a loud atmosphere with graffiti all over the walls-- in a charming kind of way.
131 locals raden deze aan
Sneaky Dee's
431 College St
131 locals raden deze aan
Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Expect a loud atmosphere with graffiti all over the walls-- in a charming kind of way.
great ice cream spot, as well as baked goods and general yummy sweet things
29 locals raden deze aan
Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St W
29 locals raden deze aan
great ice cream spot, as well as baked goods and general yummy sweet things
Famous quick/to-go Poutine with a variety of toppings to choose from
71 locals raden deze aan
Smoke's Poutinerie
203 Dundas St E
71 locals raden deze aan
Famous quick/to-go Poutine with a variety of toppings to choose from
Quick place to grab a burrito
32 locals raden deze aan
Fat Bastard Burrito
628 King St W
32 locals raden deze aan
Quick place to grab a burrito
Have you ever tried a Sushi Burrito?
7 locals raden deze aan
Rolltation Sushi Burrito
207 Dundas St W
7 locals raden deze aan
Have you ever tried a Sushi Burrito?
an amazing vegetarian/vegan/health conscious restaurant with super tasty food. You can eat-in or take your food to-go to enjoy it in the nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park just behind the restaurant.
143 locals raden deze aan
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street West
143 locals raden deze aan
an amazing vegetarian/vegan/health conscious restaurant with super tasty food. You can eat-in or take your food to-go to enjoy it in the nearby Trinity Bellwoods Park just behind the restaurant.
A "vegan junk-food" restaurant
33 locals raden deze aan
Doomie's
1265 Queen St W
33 locals raden deze aan
A "vegan junk-food" restaurant
15 locals raden deze aan
Arisu Korean BBQ & Sushi
584 Bloor St W
15 locals raden deze aan
Slow-cooked Mexican cuisine, "Quesadilla-cafe". Artisanal food including handmade corn tortillas and drinks ranging from cocktails to rich hot chocolates. Lovely little patio for the summer months but the interior is equally as lovely.
9 locals raden deze aan
Maizal
110 Ossington Ave
9 locals raden deze aan
Slow-cooked Mexican cuisine, "Quesadilla-cafe". Artisanal food including handmade corn tortillas and drinks ranging from cocktails to rich hot chocolates. Lovely little patio for the summer months but the interior is equally as lovely.
takeaway plant-based fresh bar; smoothies, juices, salads, grain-bowls, soups. and more
29 locals raden deze aan
Bolt Fresh Bar
1170 Queen St W
29 locals raden deze aan
takeaway plant-based fresh bar; smoothies, juices, salads, grain-bowls, soups. and more
Mexican/taco restaurant and bar, they carry a wide selection of bourbon for the bourbon enthusiast. This place can get pretty busy around supper~
292 locals raden deze aan
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St W
292 locals raden deze aan
Mexican/taco restaurant and bar, they carry a wide selection of bourbon for the bourbon enthusiast. This place can get pretty busy around supper~
BBQ grill and bar
102 locals raden deze aan
Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock Ave
102 locals raden deze aan
BBQ grill and bar
Argentinian Yerba Mate Cafe, as well as coffee, sandwiches, soups, and handmade empanadas. Their soy milk mate lattes are the besssssttttt.
31 locals raden deze aan
El Almacen
1720 Queen St W
31 locals raden deze aan
Argentinian Yerba Mate Cafe, as well as coffee, sandwiches, soups, and handmade empanadas. Their soy milk mate lattes are the besssssttttt.
A good place to go for brunch style food nearby; coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a small patio in the back if you're looking for a cozy lounge spot in the summer.
29 locals raden deze aan
Rustic Cosmo Cafe
1278 Queen St W
29 locals raden deze aan
A good place to go for brunch style food nearby; coffee, breakfast, brunch and lunch. They have a small patio in the back if you're looking for a cozy lounge spot in the summer.
A seafood focused restaurant
9 locals raden deze aan
The Commodore
1265 Queen Street West
9 locals raden deze aan
A seafood focused restaurant
A patisserie/desert shop near Trinity Bellwoods Park for your sweet-tooth needs
183 locals raden deze aan
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St W
183 locals raden deze aan
A patisserie/desert shop near Trinity Bellwoods Park for your sweet-tooth needs
This snug take-out spot offers vegetarian sandwiches, vegan soups, juices, smoothies & more
38 locals raden deze aan
Veghed
1199 Dundas St W
38 locals raden deze aan
This snug take-out spot offers vegetarian sandwiches, vegan soups, juices, smoothies & more
Ethiopian cafe serving coffee that is hand roasted every half hour throughout the day, either as a traditional ceremony or as a quick modern espresso poured instantly. They also offer delicious food such as samosas and sweet or savory crepes. The interior is lovely and is a great place to sit and enjoy the unique taste of the Ethiopian coffee, smells of roasting beans, and burning of frankincense. A must for every coffee lover!
Bu'na: The Soul Of Coffee
Ethiopian cafe serving coffee that is hand roasted every half hour throughout the day, either as a traditional ceremony or as a quick modern espresso poured instantly. They also offer delicious food such as samosas and sweet or savory crepes. The interior is lovely and is a great place to sit and enjoy the unique taste of the Ethiopian coffee, smells of roasting beans, and burning of frankincense. A must for every coffee lover!
A great local Japanese restaurant; good food and service, lovely interior and patio.
11 locals raden deze aan
KOTTA SUSHI
1226 King St W
11 locals raden deze aan
A great local Japanese restaurant; good food and service, lovely interior and patio.

Drinks & Nightlife

cool bar with dim red lighting, fancy lamps, and a neat atmosphere
10 locals raden deze aan
Motel Bar
1235 Queen St W
10 locals raden deze aan
cool bar with dim red lighting, fancy lamps, and a neat atmosphere
Bar and cafe-bistro.
38 locals raden deze aan
Beaver Cafe
1192 Queen St W
38 locals raden deze aan
Bar and cafe-bistro.
A 50's themed bar and restaurant
54 locals raden deze aan
Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St W
54 locals raden deze aan
A 50's themed bar and restaurant
A pub and eatery for a beer enthusiast-- with over 100 different beers to choose from.
94 locals raden deze aan
The Rhino
1249 Queen St W
94 locals raden deze aan
A pub and eatery for a beer enthusiast-- with over 100 different beers to choose from.
Nearby brewpub with craft beer to drink-in or for purchase to take home
20 locals raden deze aan
Duggan's Brewery Parkdale
1346 Queen St W
20 locals raden deze aan
Nearby brewpub with craft beer to drink-in or for purchase to take home
Tiki themed bar and restaurant
54 locals raden deze aan
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St W
54 locals raden deze aan
Tiki themed bar and restaurant
Brewpub, craftbeer, as well as food, with a lovely large patio. They have a bottleshop too~
94 locals raden deze aan
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W
94 locals raden deze aan
Brewpub, craftbeer, as well as food, with a lovely large patio. They have a bottleshop too~
Dimly lit hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters! A great place for the quality cocktail enthusiast or couples on a date.
145 locals raden deze aan
BarChef
472 Queen St W
145 locals raden deze aan
Dimly lit hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters! A great place for the quality cocktail enthusiast or couples on a date.

Entertainment & Activities

try out 'floating' in a sensory deprivation tank!
11 locals raden deze aan
Float Toronto
1159 Queen St W
11 locals raden deze aan
try out 'floating' in a sensory deprivation tank!
Indoor obstacle course and movement training centre for all fitness levels. 20$ for a class or all-day pass. 40$ for a cryotherapy treatment if you're brave!
11 locals raden deze aan
Pursuit OCR
75 Westmore Drive
11 locals raden deze aan
Indoor obstacle course and movement training centre for all fitness levels. 20$ for a class or all-day pass. 40$ for a cryotherapy treatment if you're brave!
Film festivals, documentaries, and international film theatre. Great selection of interesting movies and documentaries that you don't usually see at common "big-box" movie cinemas.
582 locals raden deze aan
TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St W
582 locals raden deze aan
Film festivals, documentaries, and international film theatre. Great selection of interesting movies and documentaries that you don't usually see at common "big-box" movie cinemas.
A great yoga studio
17 locals raden deze aan
Downward Dog Yoga Centre
30 Ossington Ave
17 locals raden deze aan
A great yoga studio
A sci-fi bar and gaming cafe. Themed sci-fi booths, boardgames and videogames, art gallery, restaurant, drinks, and event space. Karaoke every thursday!
See-Scape
347 Keele St
A sci-fi bar and gaming cafe. Themed sci-fi booths, boardgames and videogames, art gallery, restaurant, drinks, and event space. Karaoke every thursday!
A stunning women-only spa with water treatment baths/sauna/steam room and spa services. Relaxing and rejuvenating. Highly recommend.
26 locals raden deze aan
Body Blitz Spa
471 Adelaide St W
26 locals raden deze aan
A stunning women-only spa with water treatment baths/sauna/steam room and spa services. Relaxing and rejuvenating. Highly recommend.
Yoga, reiki, tai chi/qi gong, and meditation classes.
7 locals raden deze aan
Parkdale Prana Room
1273 Queen St W
7 locals raden deze aan
Yoga, reiki, tai chi/qi gong, and meditation classes.

Essentials

a locally owned produce shop to buy some fruit and veggies. debit or cash only.
Sol Produce
1220 King St W
a locally owned produce shop to buy some fruit and veggies. debit or cash only.
Grocery store
339 locals raden deze aan
FreshCo
22 Northcote Ave
339 locals raden deze aan
Grocery store
Wine and Beer store
957 locals raden deze aan
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 locals raden deze aan
Wine and Beer store
health food store, many items local and organic.
49 locals raden deze aan
West End Food Co-op
1229 Queen Street West
49 locals raden deze aan
health food store, many items local and organic.

Parks & Nature

A very large park with diverse areas consisting of groomed trails and open grass, as well as wild dirt trails. Also has a small petting zoo.
1205 locals raden deze aan
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 locals raden deze aan
A very large park with diverse areas consisting of groomed trails and open grass, as well as wild dirt trails. Also has a small petting zoo.
A park with a year-round organic Farmers Market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm.
208 locals raden deze aan
Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin St
208 locals raden deze aan
A park with a year-round organic Farmers Market every Thursday from 3pm-7pm.
A park located in the heart of downtown Queen-West, about a 20-minute walk from our home.
743 locals raden deze aan
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 locals raden deze aan
A park located in the heart of downtown Queen-West, about a 20-minute walk from our home.
Farmers Market every Monday from 3pm-7pm
31 locals raden deze aan
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles Ave
31 locals raden deze aan
Farmers Market every Monday from 3pm-7pm
Take a ferry about 10-15mins to the Toronto Islands, where there are beaches, a petting zoo, and a small amusement park
1035 locals raden deze aan
Toronto Islands
1035 locals raden deze aan
Take a ferry about 10-15mins to the Toronto Islands, where there are beaches, a petting zoo, and a small amusement park

Getting Around

Dufferin Subway Station is about a 10-15 minute bus ride from our home
84 locals raden deze aan
Dufferin station
84 locals raden deze aan
Dufferin Subway Station is about a 10-15 minute bus ride from our home
The Queen streetcar runs all the way down Queen Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
723 locals raden deze aan
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 locals raden deze aan
The Queen streetcar runs all the way down Queen Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
The King streetcar runs all the way down King Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!
204 locals raden deze aan
King Street West
King Street West
204 locals raden deze aan
The King streetcar runs all the way down King Street, and is a 24hour public transit line. The stop is minutes from our door!

Arts & Culture

2332 locals raden deze aan
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
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2262 locals raden deze aan
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 locals raden deze aan