Cassandra’s guidebook

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Cassandra’s guidebook

Restaurants & Cafes

These are some of our favourite neighbourhood spots to wine, dine and brunch.
Authentic Italian food with a local touch, owned and operated by Toronto natives. Delicious pizza, salads and sandwiches. Super affordable.
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Mattachioni
1617 Dupont St
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Authentic Italian food with a local touch, owned and operated by Toronto natives. Delicious pizza, salads and sandwiches. Super affordable.
From the makers of the Drake Hotel, the Drake Commissary is nestled in the industrial vibes of the Junction serving Canadian classics with a twist. Awesome cocktails and bakery goods for break-y.
45 locals raden deze aan
Drake Commissary
128a Sterling Rd
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From the makers of the Drake Hotel, the Drake Commissary is nestled in the industrial vibes of the Junction serving Canadian classics with a twist. Awesome cocktails and bakery goods for break-y.
Yummy local coffee, perfect for a grab-and-go cup.
77 locals raden deze aan
Wallace Espresso
188 Wallace Ave
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Yummy local coffee, perfect for a grab-and-go cup.
Tucked away off Landsdowne, Propeller is another local cafe with a great working space if you need it. Breakfast snacks as well.
51 locals raden deze aan
Propeller Coffee Co.
50 Wade Avenue
51 locals raden deze aan
Tucked away off Landsdowne, Propeller is another local cafe with a great working space if you need it. Breakfast snacks as well.
Local brewery. My fave is Tokyo Rose - a rose infused IPA. There have bar snacks and bottles to go if you prefer.
41 locals raden deze aan
Halo Brewery
247 Wallace Ave
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Local brewery. My fave is Tokyo Rose - a rose infused IPA. There have bar snacks and bottles to go if you prefer.
Cheap and cheerful brunch spot 5 minutes from the apartment, right beside Halo Brewery.
67 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Neon
241 Wallace Ave
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Cheap and cheerful brunch spot 5 minutes from the apartment, right beside Halo Brewery.
Not-you-typical eatery and so worth it. They have sharing plates and a uniquely curated menu. It's new to Toronto and has gotten rave reviews from the foodies. My favourite is the sausage roll and the oat milk latte (with any of their baked goods).
13 locals raden deze aan
Donna’s
827 Lansdowne Ave
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Not-you-typical eatery and so worth it. They have sharing plates and a uniquely curated menu. It's new to Toronto and has gotten rave reviews from the foodies. My favourite is the sausage roll and the oat milk latte (with any of their baked goods).
Trendy breakfast/brunch spot. It has limited seating and the hours fluctuate so make sure to check in advance.
38 locals raden deze aan
Baddies
679 Lansdowne Ave
38 locals raden deze aan
Trendy breakfast/brunch spot. It has limited seating and the hours fluctuate so make sure to check in advance.
No fuss and casual, this is another one of our favourite Italian spots. Order the spaghetti and meat balls!
86 locals raden deze aan
Sugo
1281 Bloor St W
86 locals raden deze aan
No fuss and casual, this is another one of our favourite Italian spots. Order the spaghetti and meat balls!
Delish cocktails and a hidden back patio for those sunny days.
42 locals raden deze aan
The Gaslight
1426 Bloor St W
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Delish cocktails and a hidden back patio for those sunny days.
Diner-esque space with the best Cuban food. Awesome for lunch or a low-key dinner, but they have brunch as well.
178 locals raden deze aan
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles Ave
178 locals raden deze aan
Diner-esque space with the best Cuban food. Awesome for lunch or a low-key dinner, but they have brunch as well.
Local brewery with small eats. Awesome outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days. Also have bottles to go.
94 locals raden deze aan
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St W
94 locals raden deze aan
Local brewery with small eats. Awesome outdoor picnic tables for those sunny days. Also have bottles to go.
Upscale local brewery with sharing plates, tapas style. Nice ambience for a night out and long list of unique beers. They're infamous for their wine/beer blends.
149 locals raden deze aan
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St W
149 locals raden deze aan
Upscale local brewery with sharing plates, tapas style. Nice ambience for a night out and long list of unique beers. They're infamous for their wine/beer blends.
Casual neighbourhood place for slow cooked BBQ.
133 locals raden deze aan
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Ave
133 locals raden deze aan
Casual neighbourhood place for slow cooked BBQ.
Ice cream, ice cream! Ed's is a Toronto novelty.
42 locals raden deze aan
Ed's Real Scoop - Roncesvalles
189 Roncesvalles Ave
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Ice cream, ice cream! Ed's is a Toronto novelty.
Vegan, vegetarian and healthy eats perfect for grab-and-go or a casual lunch.
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the Goods
279 Roncesvalles Ave
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Vegan, vegetarian and healthy eats perfect for grab-and-go or a casual lunch.
All things juice cleanse.
15 locals raden deze aan
Village Juicery
99 Roncesvalles Ave
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All things juice cleanse.
Best pho and in the Ossington and Queen West neighbourhood if you're headed that way for some shopping.
119 locals raden deze aan
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington Ave
119 locals raden deze aan
Best pho and in the Ossington and Queen West neighbourhood if you're headed that way for some shopping.
Ice cream sandwich cookies or waffles. Try the Birthday Cake cookie with London Fog ice cream!
171 locals raden deze aan
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 locals raden deze aan
Ice cream sandwich cookies or waffles. Try the Birthday Cake cookie with London Fog ice cream!
Wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas with a low key vibe.
384 locals raden deze aan
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
384 locals raden deze aan
Wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas with a low key vibe.
Upscale Greek food, tapas style. Make sure you have a reservation.
102 locals raden deze aan
Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington Ave
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Upscale Greek food, tapas style. Make sure you have a reservation.
Mexican street food.
239 locals raden deze aan
La Carnita
501 College St
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Mexican street food.
Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe.
232 locals raden deze aan
Bar Isabel
797 College St
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Spanish-influenced, creative plates & craft beers in a cozy space with an old-world vibe.
Infamous Italian in the city. Try the burrata to start and the house-made spaghetti all'amatriciana.
44 locals raden deze aan
Campagnolo
832 Dundas St W
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Infamous Italian in the city. Try the burrata to start and the house-made spaghetti all'amatriciana.
Chill, rum-centric Haitian cocktail bar with food.
56 locals raden deze aan
Rhum Corner
926 Dundas St W
56 locals raden deze aan
Chill, rum-centric Haitian cocktail bar with food.
24/7 diner, literally. My fave one in the city, and it's been the set of more movie than you'd think.
351 locals raden deze aan
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street West
351 locals raden deze aan
24/7 diner, literally. My fave one in the city, and it's been the set of more movie than you'd think.
Italian trattoria.
445 locals raden deze aan
Terroni
720 Queen St W
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Italian trattoria.
Chic Spanish spot for tapas and paella.
17 locals raden deze aan
Carmen
922 Queen St W
17 locals raden deze aan
Chic Spanish spot for tapas and paella.
Our favourite authentic French patisserie with the best macaroons.
183 locals raden deze aan
Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St W
183 locals raden deze aan
Our favourite authentic French patisserie with the best macaroons.

Groceries

Affordable grocery store with all of the everyday necessities.
71 locals raden deze aan
FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave W
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Affordable grocery store with all of the everyday necessities.
Speciality local grocer for a premium.
19 locals raden deze aan
Rowe Farms - Roncesvalles
105 Roncesvalles Ave
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Speciality local grocer for a premium.
Everyday grocer with a greater selection of high quality goods.
1112 locals raden deze aan
Loblaws
585 Queen St W
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Everyday grocer with a greater selection of high quality goods.
Pharmacy and grocer with an assortment of goods, open late and great for any emergency health related needs.
209 locals raden deze aan
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave W
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Pharmacy and grocer with an assortment of goods, open late and great for any emergency health related needs.

Night Out

Tiki themed to the max, with tropical drinks. Try the epic 20oz Volcano special.
54 locals raden deze aan
The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St W
54 locals raden deze aan
Tiki themed to the max, with tropical drinks. Try the epic 20oz Volcano special.
Speak easy in the front. Party in the back.
34 locals raden deze aan
PrettyUgly Bar
1237 Queen St W
34 locals raden deze aan
Speak easy in the front. Party in the back.
Caribbean fusion restaurant with great drinks, trendy setting and good food.
49 locals raden deze aan
Miss Thing's
1279 Queen Street West
49 locals raden deze aan
Caribbean fusion restaurant with great drinks, trendy setting and good food.
Looks like a convenience store in the front, with $5 cocktails on tap and some cool photo ops.
19 locals raden deze aan
Convenience
1184 Queen St W
19 locals raden deze aan
Looks like a convenience store in the front, with $5 cocktails on tap and some cool photo ops.
German inspired beer and food hall.
35 locals raden deze aan
Otto's Bierhalle
1087 Queen St W
35 locals raden deze aan
German inspired beer and food hall.
Low key, indie, casual bar. Definitely a night scene.
13 locals raden deze aan
Camp 4
1173 Dundas St W
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Low key, indie, casual bar. Definitely a night scene.
Bar. Arcade games. North of Brooklyn Pizzeria inside for late night eats.
154 locals raden deze aan
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street West
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Bar. Arcade games. North of Brooklyn Pizzeria inside for late night eats.
Shuffleboard, bocce, booze.
43 locals raden deze aan
Track & Field
582 College St
43 locals raden deze aan
Shuffleboard, bocce, booze.
Spanish inspired with my favourite cocktails and tapas plates. Plus the interior is amazing. Try the olive oil cake, it's to die for!
235 locals raden deze aan
Bar Raval
505 College St
235 locals raden deze aan
Spanish inspired with my favourite cocktails and tapas plates. Plus the interior is amazing. Try the olive oil cake, it's to die for!
Favourite ambience in the whole city. Best pre-dinner or late night cocktails in a quiet, modest bar.
44 locals raden deze aan
Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas St W
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Favourite ambience in the whole city. Best pre-dinner or late night cocktails in a quiet, modest bar.

Dancing

Latin club. Salsa lessons are sometimes available and they have live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights ($20 cover charge). Such a fun place to try.
120 locals raden deze aan
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St W
120 locals raden deze aan
Latin club. Salsa lessons are sometimes available and they have live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights ($20 cover charge). Such a fun place to try.
Friday night disco night! ($10 cover)
41 locals raden deze aan
The Piston
937 Bloor St W
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Friday night disco night! ($10 cover)
The Drake Underground has live DJs and is always a good time. ($10 cover)
538 locals raden deze aan
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St W
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The Drake Underground has live DJs and is always a good time. ($10 cover)
Known for it's hip-hop nights.
20 locals raden deze aan
Baby Huey
110 Ossington Ave
20 locals raden deze aan
Known for it's hip-hop nights.
An Ossington staple. Casual bar in the front, with a big dance space in the back.
54 locals raden deze aan
The Ossington
61 Ossington Ave
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An Ossington staple. Casual bar in the front, with a big dance space in the back.

Thing To Do

If you're looking for something beyond food, drinks and dancing, here are some of our other favourite things to do around the city.
If you're in the mood for a throwback, Revenue is a vintage movie theatre playing new and old releases. Check their website to see what's playing.
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The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles Ave
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If you're in the mood for a throwback, Revenue is a vintage movie theatre playing new and old releases. Check their website to see what's playing.
You can spend the whole day here for FREE! 400 acres of green space with picnic grounds, a small zoo, canoe/kayak rentals, gardens and parking is available.
1205 locals raden deze aan
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
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You can spend the whole day here for FREE! 400 acres of green space with picnic grounds, a small zoo, canoe/kayak rentals, gardens and parking is available.
With works from the first century to present day, it's one of North America's largest galleries. It has a permanent collection and rotating exhibits in a space with beautiful architecture and awesome photo ops. ($20)
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
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With works from the first century to present day, it's one of North America's largest galleries. It has a permanent collection and rotating exhibits in a space with beautiful architecture and awesome photo ops. ($20)
A board game cafe (with cocktails if you prefer) where you can spend hours playing at communal tables!
53 locals raden deze aan
Snakes & Lattes College
489 College St
53 locals raden deze aan
A board game cafe (with cocktails if you prefer) where you can spend hours playing at communal tables!
Cheap arcade games and drinks!
25 locals raden deze aan
Tilt Arcade Bar
1255 Dundas St W
25 locals raden deze aan
Cheap arcade games and drinks!
Play ping pong, have some drinks, and glow in the dark.
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SPIN Toronto
155 locals raden deze aan
Play ping pong, have some drinks, and glow in the dark.
Awesome for sunny days, sit on the grass with a picnic or take a small walk. So many cafe's nearby, so grab a coffee and enjoy!
743 locals raden deze aan
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 locals raden deze aan
Awesome for sunny days, sit on the grass with a picnic or take a small walk. So many cafe's nearby, so grab a coffee and enjoy!
Catch a sketch comedy show - they are amazing! Tickets online. ($30)
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The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer St
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Catch a sketch comedy show - they are amazing! Tickets online. ($30)
Live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night at their Melody Bar at 8pm. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm.
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Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St W
194 locals raden deze aan
Live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night at their Melody Bar at 8pm. Karaoke Friday and Saturday nights at 10pm.