Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WGreat brunch.
Probably the best coffee in the city. Right outside your front door.
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Thor Espresso Bar
35 Bathurst StProbably the best coffee in the city. Right outside your front door.
Great sausage and beer hall. The duck fat fries and guinea fowl sausage are amazing.
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WVRST
609 King St WGreat sausage and beer hall. The duck fat fries and guinea fowl sausage are amazing.
Terroni
720 Queen St WProbably the best pizza in the city.
Buca
604 King St WGreat italian food in a really cool spot.
Gusto 101
101 Portland StOne of the best restaurants in the city. Very cool spot.
Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StContender for best coffee in Toronto.
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St WIf it's late, and you're hungry.
The One That Got Away
581 King St WGreat take-out seafood.
Patria
478 King St WGreat spanish food. Great vibe.
Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WGastro-saloon.
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StIf you feel like treating yourself. Amazing steak.
Blowfish
668 King Street WestUpscale sushi.
Great food. Rock and roll. Counter in the back where you can buy some of the best pre-made bbq food in the city to take home and grill.
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Lisa Marie
638 Queen St WGreat food. Rock and roll. Counter in the back where you can buy some of the best pre-made bbq food in the city to take home and grill.
Marben
488 Wellington St WGreat food. Solid restaurant.
Everything Else
Really cool, snack bar, with great vibe and fantastic food for sharing. It's loud - but so good.
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416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StReally cool, snack bar, with great vibe and fantastic food for sharing. It's loud - but so good.
The Healthy Butcher
565 Queen St WWhere you should get the meat you grill on my bbq!
Delysées
131 Ossington AvenueDelicious pastries and sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great patio. Classic British pub with solid and creative menu.
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Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St WGreat patio. Classic British pub with solid and creative menu.
For an authentic italian brunch and strong coffee. Or for a bottle of wine in the evening.
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Bar Buca
2 Portland StFor an authentic italian brunch and strong coffee. Or for a bottle of wine in the evening.
Best dingy sports bar in the city. Probably also the best wings.
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Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WBest dingy sports bar in the city. Probably also the best wings.
Valdez Restaurant
Great latin street food.
Rock Lobster
538 Queen St WGreat sit-down lobster and seafood joint. Low key and fun.
SPIN Toronto
Ping pong bar. Enough said.
Shopping
If you are in the mood for grilled cheese, or macaroni and cheese, this place is the spot. It is also less than 20 feet from the front door of my building.
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Cheesewerks
60 Bathurst StreetIf you are in the mood for grilled cheese, or macaroni and cheese, this place is the spot. It is also less than 20 feet from the front door of my building.