Jilly’s guidebook
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Subway
House is located in between Bathurst Station (east of house) and Christie Station (west of house) depending on which direction you are headed.
For Bathurst station the quickest entrance/exit is on Markham street just North of Bloor (close to Pizzaville). Note: a Presto pass is needed in order to enter the subway, no TTC operators are present
Presto passes can be purchased at any station fare vending machine for $6 and each trip is $3.25 which can be used for 2 hours
Christie station
5 Christie StSubway nearby
Bloor GO station
1456 Bloor St WUP train to YYZ airport
Union Station
55 Front St WVia Rail and Amtrack
Restaurants
Poop Café
678 Bloor St WDon't worry, the sweets are safe to eat
Morellina's
146 Christie StItalian nearby
Spicy tofu hot pots & other Korean fare, including kimchi.
74 abantu bendawo batusa
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
691 Bloor St WSpicy tofu hot pots & other Korean fare, including kimchi.
Relaxed spot with picnic seating preparing traditional Anishnawbe (aboriginal) food, with brunch on weekends.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
NishDish
690 Bloor St WRelaxed spot with picnic seating preparing traditional Anishnawbe (aboriginal) food, with brunch on weekends.
Tacos El Asador
689 Bloor St WAuthentic Mexican food. A popular Toronto place
Pho 88 Restaurant
594 Bloor St WGreat Vietnamese Food. Pho noodle soup is very popular
Spot known for brunch & late-night eats mixes global comfort food & 50 martinis
100 abantu bendawo batusa
Insomnia
563 Bloor St WSpot known for brunch & late-night eats mixes global comfort food & 50 martinis
Popular dining option offering North & South Indian fare, with beer on tap plus takeout & delivery.
158 abantu bendawo batusa
Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WPopular dining option offering North & South Indian fare, with beer on tap plus takeout & delivery.
Lalibela Restaurant is a family owned and operated Ethiopian restaurant.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Lalibela Restaurant - Bloor St
869 Bloor St WLalibela Restaurant is a family owned and operated Ethiopian restaurant.
Cafes
Bright cafe famous for top-shelf coffees serving European fare from fruit-topped waffles to pizza.
15 abantu bendawo batusa
Faema Caffe
672 Dupont StBright cafe famous for top-shelf coffees serving European fare from fruit-topped waffles to pizza.
Very friendly and lovely neighbourhood espresso cafe with delicious pastries. It seemed like everything was made from scratch with take-home lasagna dinners
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Morellina's
146 Christie StVery friendly and lovely neighbourhood espresso cafe with delicious pastries. It seemed like everything was made from scratch with take-home lasagna dinners
Coffee Pocket
688a Bloor St WSmall coffee shop for takeaway coffee
Saving Gigi
859 Bloor St WEasygoing cafe offering light fare, organic coffee & craft beer
Lively cafe with a huge collection of board & card games, plus sandwiches, salads & drinks.
77 abantu bendawo batusa
Snakes & Lattes Annex
600 Bloor St WLively cafe with a huge collection of board & card games, plus sandwiches, salads & drinks.
Vegan restaurants
Vegan/gluten free Ethiopian/Eritrean under Pero Restaurant. $18 buffet or plates. 5pm-10pm. Closed Monday
Selam Vegan Restaurant
812 Bloor St WVegan/gluten free Ethiopian/Eritrean under Pero Restaurant. $18 buffet or plates. 5pm-10pm. Closed Monday
Hibiscus
238 Augusta AveFresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.Fresh on Bloor
326 Bloor St WRosalinda Restaurant
133 Richmond St WAvelo Restaurant
51 St Nicholas StMACHINO DONUTS
1556 Bloor Street WestAwesome vegan donuts that do not taste vegan. Flavours change monthly
Vegan take-out spot with limited seating that serves Caribbean rotis, curries & renowned corn soup.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
One Love Vegetarian
854 Bathurst StVegan take-out spot with limited seating that serves Caribbean rotis, curries & renowned corn soup.
Pubs & Drinks
Pour Boy - Manning
666 Manning AveLocal Pub with cheap drinks and food
Clinton's Tavern
693 Bloor St WVenerable Local Pub
Laundromats
24 Hour Coin Laundromat
668 Manning AveClosest Laundromat open 24 hours
Clothing Shop
Risqué
660 Bloor St WLocal Clothing shop