Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Best croissants in the city.
I'm also a fan of their sourdough bread and Montreal-style bagels (and often even get the $3 day olds)
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Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods
323 Roncesvalles AveBest croissants in the city.
I'm also a fan of their sourdough bread and Montreal-style bagels (and often even get the $3 day olds)
Their Chais are amazing, and they have free wifi - a great place to get some work done.
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Krave Coffee
781 St Clair Ave WTheir Chais are amazing, and they have free wifi - a great place to get some work done.
The waffles here are everything.
They even have gluten-free. Be prepared for line-ups on weekends at brunch hour.
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Starving Artist
1078 St Clair Ave WThe waffles here are everything.
They even have gluten-free. Be prepared for line-ups on weekends at brunch hour.
This place looks like nothing on the outside... but their home-brewed ginger beer is a must. They also have jamaican patties and roti.
Gerry's Fast Foods
724 St Clair Ave WThis place looks like nothing on the outside... but their home-brewed ginger beer is a must. They also have jamaican patties and roti.
LOVE this little spot. Artisan scones in flavours you've never dreamed of. Try the lemon curd with your scones.
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Baker and Scone
693 St Clair Ave WLOVE this little spot. Artisan scones in flavours you've never dreamed of. Try the lemon curd with your scones.
This little Italian joint has the cutest back courtyard, and amazing service. They even offer 1/2 litres of wine, which I find to be the perfect amount for two.
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Nodo Hillcrest
794 St Clair Ave WThis little Italian joint has the cutest back courtyard, and amazing service. They even offer 1/2 litres of wine, which I find to be the perfect amount for two.
My favourite asian food establishment in the city. Get the Golden Beef, the glass noodles, and try the soups. Portions are huge, and the guys running this place are so friendly.
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Khmer Thai Restaurant
1018 St Clair Ave WMy favourite asian food establishment in the city. Get the Golden Beef, the glass noodles, and try the soups. Portions are huge, and the guys running this place are so friendly.
Such a cute little gelato counter, nestled away on a side street. Constantly craving their homemade gelato bars - my go-to's include the Creamsicle and Raspberry (which is covered in dark chocolate). They also have rotating seasonal bars and a seasonal soft serve flavour too.
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Bar Ape Gelato
283 Rushton RdSuch a cute little gelato counter, nestled away on a side street. Constantly craving their homemade gelato bars - my go-to's include the Creamsicle and Raspberry (which is covered in dark chocolate). They also have rotating seasonal bars and a seasonal soft serve flavour too.
Booyah
16 Vaughan RdIf you like ice cream tacos, you'll love this place.
Come for the farmer's market on Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Lots of yummy treats to try, like fresh lemonade, and homemade momo's (tibetan dumplings with house-made hot sauce).
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Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie StCome for the farmer's market on Saturdays from 9am-12pm. Lots of yummy treats to try, like fresh lemonade, and homemade momo's (tibetan dumplings with house-made hot sauce).
Really yummy and authentic Mexican fare. Try the Pozole soup on Fridays and the Horchata if they have it on tap. A meal might run you $13-19.
TENOCH RESTAURANT
933 St Clair Ave WReally yummy and authentic Mexican fare. Try the Pozole soup on Fridays and the Horchata if they have it on tap. A meal might run you $13-19.
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.Parks & Nature
I love this large greenspace lining the ravine - great for running, biking, or just plain old hanging out in the grass. It's perfect because it's not over-populated like a lot of the other parks in the city.
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Phil White Arena
443 Arlington AveI love this large greenspace lining the ravine - great for running, biking, or just plain old hanging out in the grass. It's perfect because it's not over-populated like a lot of the other parks in the city.
Sightseeing
It's about a 20 minute walk from my place - a definite Toronto landmark.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceIt's about a 20 minute walk from my place - a definite Toronto landmark.
Shopping
Cute little, well-curated vintage shop - they have a second location called Caravan, only a couple blocks apart as well. Their shops are beautifully merchandised with other vintage finds such as English tea cups, wool blankets.
Gypsy Found Objects
762 St Clair Ave WCute little, well-curated vintage shop - they have a second location called Caravan, only a couple blocks apart as well. Their shops are beautifully merchandised with other vintage finds such as English tea cups, wool blankets.
Essentials
Probably the most conveniently-located supermarket around. They carry everything you need in one place, but tend to be a little pricier than other alternatives.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St WProbably the most conveniently-located supermarket around. They carry everything you need in one place, but tend to be a little pricier than other alternatives.
The most budget-friendly grocery store in the neighbourhood.
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Luciano's No Frills
243 Alberta AveThe most budget-friendly grocery store in the neighbourhood.
My favourite little produce market around. The owner is so sweet and takes really good care of her produce. She even carries plants, some bulk items (nuts, dried fruit), and local fruit + veggies. Open 9am-9pm.
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Hillcrest Park
950 Davenport RdMy favourite little produce market around. The owner is so sweet and takes really good care of her produce. She even carries plants, some bulk items (nuts, dried fruit), and local fruit + veggies. Open 9am-9pm.
Drug store for toiletries, prescriptions, medication and beauty essentials. You can purchase transit tokens + day passes here as well.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
710 Mt Pleasant RdDrug store for toiletries, prescriptions, medication and beauty essentials. You can purchase transit tokens + day passes here as well.
Dollarama
590 King St WDollarama has almost everything you might need, all for under $3.
There is also laundry in the basement, but Washworld is convenient because they have a change machine, sell detergeant and you can do large loads more quickly.
Washworld Coin Laundry
150 Kenwood AveThere is also laundry in the basement, but Washworld is convenient because they have a change machine, sell detergeant and you can do large loads more quickly.
Getting Around
The University subway line runs from here, which will take you downtown, to Dundas Square, Casa Loma, Union Station, Toronto Islands, the bus depot, etc... Fare is $3.25 or $9 for 3, or $30 for 10 tokens which you can purchase at the station or at Shopper's Drug Mart.
Saint Clair Avenue West
Saint Clair Avenue WestThe University subway line runs from here, which will take you downtown, to Dundas Square, Casa Loma, Union Station, Toronto Islands, the bus depot, etc... Fare is $3.25 or $9 for 3, or $30 for 10 tokens which you can purchase at the station or at Shopper's Drug Mart.
The #7 bus (Southbound) runs from here, which will take you to: Bathurst Subway station (Bathurst + Bloor). From there you can take the #511 streetcar (Southbound) to get to Queen West, King West or Fort York.
Fare is $3.25 or $9 for 3, or $30 for 10 tokens which you can purchase at any subway station or at any Shopper's Drug Mart.
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Shell
38 Spadina Ave.The #7 bus (Southbound) runs from here, which will take you to: Bathurst Subway station (Bathurst + Bloor). From there you can take the #511 streetcar (Southbound) to get to Queen West, King West or Fort York.
Fare is $3.25 or $9 for 3, or $30 for 10 tokens which you can purchase at any subway station or at any Shopper's Drug Mart.