Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
If you love Spanish Tapas and seafood - this is the spot for you. Consistently rated one of Canada's top restaurants, you must seek a reservation far ahead of time! They update their menu regularly, so always ask the servers what they recommend. If you love Spanish wine from Rioja, they have an incredible wine list. Definitely an iconic spot in Toronto and it's literally a 1 minute walk. Located right at College and Roxton. If you cannot get a reservation, you will see people waiting outside for it to open at 5pm. Try for an early dinner! Or else, go for cocktails and snacks late in the evening. When celebrities are in town from LA, they are often spotted here.
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Bar Isabel
797 College StIf you love Spanish Tapas and seafood - this is the spot for you. Consistently rated one of Canada's top restaurants, you must seek a reservation far ahead of time! They update their menu regularly, so always ask the servers what they recommend. If you love Spanish wine from Rioja, they have an incredible wine list. Definitely an iconic spot in Toronto and it's literally a 1 minute walk. Located right at College and Roxton. If you cannot get a reservation, you will see people waiting outside for it to open at 5pm. Try for an early dinner! Or else, go for cocktails and snacks late in the evening. When celebrities are in town from LA, they are often spotted here.
This place is like you've entered Greece (even the wines are Greek!). Great atmosphere. One of our favourite spots to have dinner with friends. The dishes are traditional and we love them - the server's recommendations are excellent. Note they try to get you to do family-style, which may rack up the bill. I suggest ordering a few dishes to share and you can always order more if need be.
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Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveThis place is like you've entered Greece (even the wines are Greek!). Great atmosphere. One of our favourite spots to have dinner with friends. The dishes are traditional and we love them - the server's recommendations are excellent. Note they try to get you to do family-style, which may rack up the bill. I suggest ordering a few dishes to share and you can always order more if need be.
I can't get enough of the famous ice cream cookie sandwiches! They make everything from scratch - including trendy ice cream flavours (olive oil, earl gray, ginger, etc.). Get there early, because the line-up has been known to stretch all the way down Ossington Ave.!
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveI can't get enough of the famous ice cream cookie sandwiches! They make everything from scratch - including trendy ice cream flavours (olive oil, earl gray, ginger, etc.). Get there early, because the line-up has been known to stretch all the way down Ossington Ave.!
If you're looking for relaxed, Italian fare and want to hang out on a rooftop deck, check out Vivoli.
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Vivoli
665 College StreetIf you're looking for relaxed, Italian fare and want to hang out on a rooftop deck, check out Vivoli.
On your way back to our AirBnB pad, grab a slice from our friend's pizzeria! Rami will welcome you with a smile and hook you up with your late-night munchies.
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Pizzaville
375 Howden BlvdOn your way back to our AirBnB pad, grab a slice from our friend's pizzeria! Rami will welcome you with a smile and hook you up with your late-night munchies.
Sursur Lee does an amazing job with his Asian fusion fare. It's always been a 10/10 every time we've been fortunate enough to eat here! Sursur Lee is iconic in Toronto and has 4 restaurants.
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Bent
777 Dundas St WSursur Lee does an amazing job with his Asian fusion fare. It's always been a 10/10 every time we've been fortunate enough to eat here! Sursur Lee is iconic in Toronto and has 4 restaurants.
Anthony Bourdain put this place on the map when it was featured on one of his shows visiting Toronto. If you're a meat-lover, then this spot's for you! Tables are small - 6 people and under. But, it's only a 7 minute walk from our apartment and a place you may want to check-out on the fly!
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Cocktail Bar
923 Dundas Street WestAnthony Bourdain put this place on the map when it was featured on one of his shows visiting Toronto. If you're a meat-lover, then this spot's for you! Tables are small - 6 people and under. But, it's only a 7 minute walk from our apartment and a place you may want to check-out on the fly!
Because they're unique and they try really hard! Awesome spot to grab a coffee.
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Empire Espresso
668 College StBecause they're unique and they try really hard! Awesome spot to grab a coffee.
Hands down the best (and the cheapest) Mexican in the city. It's not unusual to see celebrities hitting up this Parkdale gem. They don' take reservations and you may be on a waiting list (grab a drink anywhere else along Queen West) and they'll text you when a table becomes available. So worth it!
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WHands down the best (and the cheapest) Mexican in the city. It's not unusual to see celebrities hitting up this Parkdale gem. They don' take reservations and you may be on a waiting list (grab a drink anywhere else along Queen West) and they'll text you when a table becomes available. So worth it!
Drake just opened this restaurant in 2016 - and, you can often spot him here. Menu is phenomenal. Atmosphere is even better. Great place to start your evening out if you plan to hit up the night life along King Street West. Get reservations early!
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Fring's
455 King Street WestDrake just opened this restaurant in 2016 - and, you can often spot him here. Menu is phenomenal. Atmosphere is even better. Great place to start your evening out if you plan to hit up the night life along King Street West. Get reservations early!
Just around the corner, Starving Artist is a trendy new brunch spot. They specialize in everything waffles (chicken and waffles, eggs benny waffles, huevos rancheros wafles - etc.). People come from all over the city to have brunch here and it's literally a 30 second walk from the apartment at Roxton Nad College. Definitely check it out!
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Starving Artist
1078 St Clair Ave WJust around the corner, Starving Artist is a trendy new brunch spot. They specialize in everything waffles (chicken and waffles, eggs benny waffles, huevos rancheros wafles - etc.). People come from all over the city to have brunch here and it's literally a 30 second walk from the apartment at Roxton Nad College. Definitely check it out!
Colleen runs one of the most successful custom bakeries in Toronto. Her Bake Shoppe studio is gorgeous and their treats are INSANE. Stop by and try the Ruffle's square :) it's just West of Ossington along college - a 2 minute walk from the apartment.
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Bake Shoppe
Dundas Street WestColleen runs one of the most successful custom bakeries in Toronto. Her Bake Shoppe studio is gorgeous and their treats are INSANE. Stop by and try the Ruffle's square :) it's just West of Ossington along college - a 2 minute walk from the apartment.
If you're looking for a beautiful over-the-top impressive brunch spot, check out Colette. It's an incredibly impressive spread and is absolutely beautiful! But, you will pay for it. It is expensive.
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Colette Grand Café at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin StIf you're looking for a beautiful over-the-top impressive brunch spot, check out Colette. It's an incredibly impressive spread and is absolutely beautiful! But, you will pay for it. It is expensive.
Really neat menu! All dishes are "Canadian" and inspired by the earliest settlers and natives. They are known for their inventive cocktails (ask which ones come with 100% fresh in-house ingredients, including their own distilled spirits). My favourite app is the pine smoked mussels. They change their menu regularly. It's at one of the hippest locations in TO along the Ossington Strip.
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Boralia
Really neat menu! All dishes are "Canadian" and inspired by the earliest settlers and natives. They are known for their inventive cocktails (ask which ones come with 100% fresh in-house ingredients, including their own distilled spirits). My favourite app is the pine smoked mussels. They change their menu regularly. It's at one of the hippest locations in TO along the Ossington Strip.
If you happen to find yourself at the Eaton Centre, skip the food court and walk down to Richmond for lunch at Lena. It's casual, with an amazing atmosphere and an awesome Argentinian menu. Also open for breakfast and dinner.
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Leña Restaurante
176 Yonge StIf you happen to find yourself at the Eaton Centre, skip the food court and walk down to Richmond for lunch at Lena. It's casual, with an amazing atmosphere and an awesome Argentinian menu. Also open for breakfast and dinner.
Sursur Lee is a local legend in Toronto with 4 restaurants. Lee's serves nouvelle French-Asian dishes. The atmosphere is electric right in the heart of King West. Order the Signature Slaw salad!
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Lee
497 King St WSursur Lee is a local legend in Toronto with 4 restaurants. Lee's serves nouvelle French-Asian dishes. The atmosphere is electric right in the heart of King West. Order the Signature Slaw salad!
Feels like you're in the heart of Thailand and this unique spots truly reflects the fact that Toronto is emerging as the most diverse city in the world! It's very close to our apartment and available for delivery too.
Get the Yum Gai Zaap and Mango Salad!
Shanee
651 College StFeels like you're in the heart of Thailand and this unique spots truly reflects the fact that Toronto is emerging as the most diverse city in the world! It's very close to our apartment and available for delivery too.
Get the Yum Gai Zaap and Mango Salad!
One of the hottest spots in Little Italy, especially during the summer when the patio is in full swing! It's where all the locals hang out. Known city-wide for their amazing tortellini.
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Giancarlo
41 Clinton StOne of the hottest spots in Little Italy, especially during the summer when the patio is in full swing! It's where all the locals hang out. Known city-wide for their amazing tortellini.
Because it's incredible food here! They serve Thai dishes that are inspired by dishes royalty would eat and they fly in fresh fruits and vegetables from Thailand every single day to Toronto Pearson Airport to be used in their cocktails and dishes. You wont be disappointed, but you probably need a reservation.
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Kiin
326 Adelaide St WBecause it's incredible food here! They serve Thai dishes that are inspired by dishes royalty would eat and they fly in fresh fruits and vegetables from Thailand every single day to Toronto Pearson Airport to be used in their cocktails and dishes. You wont be disappointed, but you probably need a reservation.
Try their famous carcoal ice cream! If you take a stroll down through Trinity Bellwoods park, you'll find this ice cream shop just to the south of the park on Queen Street. Depending when you go, you may be in a long line-up. The ice cream is in high demand across the city!
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iHalo Krunch
831 Queen St WTry their famous carcoal ice cream! If you take a stroll down through Trinity Bellwoods park, you'll find this ice cream shop just to the south of the park on Queen Street. Depending when you go, you may be in a long line-up. The ice cream is in high demand across the city!
Drinks & Nightlife
This place serves the fanciest themed drinks - and this is exactly the concept and what it's known for. You'll have fun ordering all kinds of over-the-top cocktails. Great spot, especially for dates.
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BarChef
472 Queen St WThis place serves the fanciest themed drinks - and this is exactly the concept and what it's known for. You'll have fun ordering all kinds of over-the-top cocktails. Great spot, especially for dates.
Great spot to more casually club (versus the crowd on King Street)! They often have bands playing. More of a hipster crowd than the financial district and King West places.
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WGreat spot to more casually club (versus the crowd on King Street)! They often have bands playing. More of a hipster crowd than the financial district and King West places.
This is also a restaurant, but is most busy with a banker crowd around 4pm on a Friday. Get a reservation and experience TGIF happy hour in Toronto!
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Cactus Club Cafe First Canadian Place
77 Adelaide St WThis is also a restaurant, but is most busy with a banker crowd around 4pm on a Friday. Get a reservation and experience TGIF happy hour in Toronto!
This sports bar start hopping pretty early until quite late. Great spot to meet people and dance. All about the throwbacks!
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The Citizen
522 King St WThis sports bar start hopping pretty early until quite late. Great spot to meet people and dance. All about the throwbacks!
If you're looking for a rooftop that wows, have drinks on the Thompson's Rooftop!
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Thompson Toronto
550 Wellington St WIf you're looking for a rooftop that wows, have drinks on the Thompson's Rooftop!
This rooftop restaurant and bar has a phenomenal view of the city and the CN Tower. Come in the summer to sit on the patio for trendy cocktails and have a tip in the rooftop pool!
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Lavelle
627 King St WThis rooftop restaurant and bar has a phenomenal view of the city and the CN Tower. Come in the summer to sit on the patio for trendy cocktails and have a tip in the rooftop pool!
Parks & Nature
The whole neighbourhood hangs out in this park. Great spot to take a walk through. On weekends, you'll see the neighbours having a drink or two with their picnic.
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Trinity - Bellwoods
The whole neighbourhood hangs out in this park. Great spot to take a walk through. On weekends, you'll see the neighbours having a drink or two with their picnic.
Shopping
Shop all along Queen Street West for some of the neatest boutiques in Toronto. It's the old fashion district that's now full from University to Dufferin with some of the most unique shopping in the city.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street WestShop all along Queen Street West for some of the neatest boutiques in Toronto. It's the old fashion district that's now full from University to Dufferin with some of the most unique shopping in the city.
If you're looking for epic cheese and charcuterie or specialty items, take a gander in Kensington Market.
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Kensington Market
If you're looking for epic cheese and charcuterie or specialty items, take a gander in Kensington Market.
This is a vey basic shopping mall with a Walmart, Grocery Store, Wine Shop, DollarStore and Winners. You can walk there in under 15 minutes.
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Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StThis is a vey basic shopping mall with a Walmart, Grocery Store, Wine Shop, DollarStore and Winners. You can walk there in under 15 minutes.
Getting Around
Short walk from our place is Ossington Station. From here, you can get almost anywhere in the city.
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Ossington Station
746 Ossington AvenueShort walk from our place is Ossington Station. From here, you can get almost anywhere in the city.
There are College St. streetcar stops at Ossington and Shaw streets to go both East and West.
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College Street
College StreetThere are College St. streetcar stops at Ossington and Shaw streets to go both East and West.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave WClosest drug store is just a 2 min walk away.
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave WMetro grocery store is just a 2 minute walk away!
The local liquor and beer store is just East of us along college. Check store hours - usually closes at 9pm and 6pm on Sundays.
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.The local liquor and beer store is just East of us along college. Check store hours - usually closes at 9pm and 6pm on Sundays.
Sightseeing
The ROM is a great spot to get cultured in Toronto! If you're in town on a Friday night, get ROM tickets to the evening events called Friday Night Lights. They are fantastic.
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Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe ROM is a great spot to get cultured in Toronto! If you're in town on a Friday night, get ROM tickets to the evening events called Friday Night Lights. They are fantastic.