Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
My favourite spot nearby, great Italian food and $1/oz house wines! MUST TRY the kale salad + the truffle pasta. Also great for brunch
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Gusto 101
101 Portland StMy favourite spot nearby, great Italian food and $1/oz house wines! MUST TRY the kale salad + the truffle pasta. Also great for brunch
Home of the Brave
589 King St WGreat for drinks and new twists to comfort food
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StGreat coffee, great people. Quaint little backyard patio.
For amazing Italian! Queen West and the Financial District locations are both good choices.
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Terroni
720 Queen St WFor amazing Italian! Queen West and the Financial District locations are both good choices.
KINKA IZAKAYA
398 Church StYummy Japanese tapas and cocktails!
Insomnia
563 Bloor St WOne of the best breakfast/brunch spots and they're open late.
Great food 24 hours a day, part of the swanky Thompson hotel.
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Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St WGreat food 24 hours a day, part of the swanky Thompson hotel.
Great Chinese. If you're a dumplings and dim sum fan and like a cheap meal, this is your kind of place.
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Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.Great Chinese. If you're a dumplings and dim sum fan and like a cheap meal, this is your kind of place.
One of the top Thai restaurants in the city. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait. You can also order take-out. Highly recommend the Bangkok pad thai!
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Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StOne of the top Thai restaurants in the city. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait. You can also order take-out. Highly recommend the Bangkok pad thai!
My go-to cafe for a break from strolling down Queen West. Great sandwiches, coffee, French pastries and deserts. Have your coffee and treat on the sunny patio, or take it to the park.
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Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WMy go-to cafe for a break from strolling down Queen West. Great sandwiches, coffee, French pastries and deserts. Have your coffee and treat on the sunny patio, or take it to the park.
If you're in need of a quick snack, Cafe Crepe has eat-in or to-go crepes and sandwiches.
Also a great place for a few drinks before/after a show - very cheap cocktails!
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Cafe Crepe
246 Queen St WIf you're in need of a quick snack, Cafe Crepe has eat-in or to-go crepes and sandwiches.
Also a great place for a few drinks before/after a show - very cheap cocktails!
Everything Else
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneChocolate and one of the best gelatos in town!
Off the beaten track, this gallery is a hidden gem for brunch. Waffle benny made of potato waffles...enough said.
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Starving Artist
584 Lansdowne AvenueOff the beaten track, this gallery is a hidden gem for brunch. Waffle benny made of potato waffles...enough said.
Drinks & Nightlife
Off the beaten track, trendy little neighbourhood cocktail bar. The cocktails are a must try. Pick from the list or ask the bartenders to surprise you.
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Montauk Bar
765 Dundas St WOff the beaten track, trendy little neighbourhood cocktail bar. The cocktails are a must try. Pick from the list or ask the bartenders to surprise you.