Shannon's guidebook
Walking distance - businesses
Grocery Store (200m - 3 minute walk) Basic general supermarket. It's no Whole Foods :) but there is a decent selection and you should be able to grab what you need for your stay.
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Grocery Store (200m - 3 minute walk) Basic general supermarket. It's no Whole Foods :) but there is a decent selection and you should be able to grab what you need for your stay.
Pharmacy (200m - 3 minute walk) Pharmacy with medicine, health & beauty, other convenience items. You can enter by the back door through the parking lot 1 block away from the Airbnb.
Shoppers Drug Mart
Pharmacy (200m - 3 minute walk) Pharmacy with medicine, health & beauty, other convenience items. You can enter by the back door through the parking lot 1 block away from the Airbnb.
Convenience Store (180m - 2 minute walk) A neighbourhood convenience store, just around the corner, where you can grab basics after hours of the grocery store is closed.
Stop 55 Variety. Beverly's Coffee
30 Eastwood RoadConvenience Store (180m - 2 minute walk) A neighbourhood convenience store, just around the corner, where you can grab basics after hours of the grocery store is closed.
Ice Cream Shop (300m - 4 minute walk) ... we all scream for ice cream!!!! Delicious flavours made on site. Take home pints available also.
OOPS Ice Cream
Ice Cream Shop (300m - 4 minute walk) ... we all scream for ice cream!!!! Delicious flavours made on site. Take home pints available also.
Doughnut Shop (300m - 4 minute walk) Not your ordinary doughnuts, Glory Hole Doughnuts are literally "what creams are made of!!!" ... delicious fresh doughnuts, and lovely welcoming staff.
Glory Hole Doughnuts
Doughnut Shop (300m - 4 minute walk) Not your ordinary doughnuts, Glory Hole Doughnuts are literally "what creams are made of!!!" ... delicious fresh doughnuts, and lovely welcoming staff.
Cheese Shop (300m - 4 minute walk) Cheese, breads, spreads, and more. The perfect place to grab cheesy supplies for charcuterie treats in the suite.
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The Pantry Fine Cheese
1620 Gerrard St ECheese Shop (300m - 4 minute walk) Cheese, breads, spreads, and more. The perfect place to grab cheesy supplies for charcuterie treats in the suite.
Juice Bar (250m - 3 minute walk) At Supreme Juice Bar, they blend Caribbean heritage with a passion for well-being. Their purpose is simple: crafting beverages that delight your taste buds and nourish your body and spirit.
Supreme juice bar
Juice Bar (250m - 3 minute walk) At Supreme Juice Bar, they blend Caribbean heritage with a passion for well-being. Their purpose is simple: crafting beverages that delight your taste buds and nourish your body and spirit.
Bowling Alley (350m - 5 minute walk) The oldest and largest 5-pin blowing alley in Toronto, Shamrock Bowl has been fully restored to the look and feel of the days of its inception (the late 1940's). They have a simple food and drink menu. You can book bowling online.
Shamrock Bowl and Restobar
280 Coxwell AveBowling Alley (350m - 5 minute walk) The oldest and largest 5-pin blowing alley in Toronto, Shamrock Bowl has been fully restored to the look and feel of the days of its inception (the late 1940's). They have a simple food and drink menu. You can book bowling online.
Walking distance - restaurants
(250m - 3 minute walk) Burgers, fries, onion rings, milkshakes friendly service, and a classic burger joint vibe. Awesome addition to the neighborhood!
Harrys Charbroiled
(250m - 3 minute walk) Burgers, fries, onion rings, milkshakes friendly service, and a classic burger joint vibe. Awesome addition to the neighborhood!
Café & Food (350m ~ 5 minute walk). Open mornings, afternoons and evenings, now known as the Black Pony Cafe they offer specialty coffees, freshly baked-in-house pastries, made to order snack food, craft beers, cocktails, and wine. Also in Summer has a cute little patio outside.
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Flying Pony Cafe
1481 Gerrard St ECafé & Food (350m ~ 5 minute walk). Open mornings, afternoons and evenings, now known as the Black Pony Cafe they offer specialty coffees, freshly baked-in-house pastries, made to order snack food, craft beers, cocktails, and wine. Also in Summer has a cute little patio outside.
Café & Food (300m - 4 minute walk) Open daily from 8am to 3pm Lazy Daisy's Café is most famous for their delicious breakfast sandwiches, along with an extensive selection of other tasty breakfast and brunch dishes for either dine-in or takeout.
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Lazy Daisy's Cafe
1515 Gerrard St ECafé & Food (300m - 4 minute walk) Open daily from 8am to 3pm Lazy Daisy's Café is most famous for their delicious breakfast sandwiches, along with an extensive selection of other tasty breakfast and brunch dishes for either dine-in or takeout.
Café & Food (600m - 8 minute walk) This pretty and cozy local resturant, with a patio, offers morning coffee & pastries, great brunch options and sandwiches offerings at lunch.
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Bodega Henriette
1801 Gerrard St ECafé & Food (600m - 8 minute walk) This pretty and cozy local resturant, with a patio, offers morning coffee & pastries, great brunch options and sandwiches offerings at lunch.
Sushi (300m - 4 minute walk) We usually take-out, but you can also dine-in, and they have a cute patio. You can have it delivered through Uber Eats, but with a 20% discount for cash pick-up, it is well worth the 3 minute walk to pick it up. The sushi is great, the customer service is even better.
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Sushi (300m - 4 minute walk) We usually take-out, but you can also dine-in, and they have a cute patio. You can have it delivered through Uber Eats, but with a 20% discount for cash pick-up, it is well worth the 3 minute walk to pick it up. The sushi is great, the customer service is even better.
Indian-Dine-in (700m - 9 minute walk) Just one of many options for Indian cuisine on Gerrard, Leela has nice decor and a pretty patio, offering delectable Indian cuisine, from typical authentic dishes to the innovatively prepared Indo-Canadian choices.
Leela Indian Food Bar (Gerrard) - Top Indian Restaurant In Toronto
Indian-Dine-in (700m - 9 minute walk) Just one of many options for Indian cuisine on Gerrard, Leela has nice decor and a pretty patio, offering delectable Indian cuisine, from typical authentic dishes to the innovatively prepared Indo-Canadian choices.
Brewery with Pub Snacks (350m - 4 minute walk) Local brewery where you can purchase beer and/or get something to eat and drink, inside or on the patio. Food offerings include schnitzel, pretzels and sausages.
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Godspeed Brewery
242 Coxwell AveBrewery with Pub Snacks (350m - 4 minute walk) Local brewery where you can purchase beer and/or get something to eat and drink, inside or on the patio. Food offerings include schnitzel, pretzels and sausages.
Fried Chicken (300m - 4 minute walk) Delicious fried chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, french fries etc. for pick up and take-out.
Birdies Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken (300m - 4 minute walk) Delicious fried chicken sandwiches, chicken strips, french fries etc. for pick up and take-out.
Asian Fusion Comfort Food (400m - 6 minute walk) Lake Inez is a charming and cosy craft beer gastropub in Little India with Asian-inspired eats and comfort food with a homey vibe.
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Lake Inez
1471 Gerrard St EAsian Fusion Comfort Food (400m - 6 minute walk) Lake Inez is a charming and cosy craft beer gastropub in Little India with Asian-inspired eats and comfort food with a homey vibe.
Family Restaurant (180m - 2 minute walk) Right around the corner this very basic family restaurant offers a selection of food options, including brunch. Host recommendation would be to stick to the restaurant side, which also has a small outdoor patio. This is not fine dining by any means, but we've eaten many a family meal here over the years.
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Occasions Restaurant And Pub
30 Eastwood RdFamily Restaurant (180m - 2 minute walk) Right around the corner this very basic family restaurant offers a selection of food options, including brunch. Host recommendation would be to stick to the restaurant side, which also has a small outdoor patio. This is not fine dining by any means, but we've eaten many a family meal here over the years.
Italian Bodega (350m - 4 minute walk) Mattachioni is a full service Italian restaurant, bodega and bakery for dine-in or takeout. Sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, focaccia. Closest Italian restaurant, but not quite our favourite (see F'Amelia or Nodo in the restaurant recommendations for those).
Mattachioni
1501 Gerrard St EItalian Bodega (350m - 4 minute walk) Mattachioni is a full service Italian restaurant, bodega and bakery for dine-in or takeout. Sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, focaccia. Closest Italian restaurant, but not quite our favourite (see F'Amelia or Nodo in the restaurant recommendations for those).
Other restaurant recommendations
Pub (2 km - 6 minute drive) Large pub in The Beach walking distance to the water. Two patios. Great beer selection and reasonably priced cocktails. A large menu of pup fare and shareables. Food is known to be good not great, but the vibe is pretty energetic.
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The Stone Lion
1958 Queen St EPub (2 km - 6 minute drive) Large pub in The Beach walking distance to the water. Two patios. Great beer selection and reasonably priced cocktails. A large menu of pup fare and shareables. Food is known to be good not great, but the vibe is pretty energetic.
Italian Restaurant (1.2 km - 15 minute walk) We regularly call Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant directly, for pizza to be delivered to the house however, it also offers casual, family style dining in, just a 15 minute walk away. We usually get a medium, half Carne Speziate, and half Calabrese. Yum!
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Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant
1646 Queen St EItalian Restaurant (1.2 km - 15 minute walk) We regularly call Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant directly, for pizza to be delivered to the house however, it also offers casual, family style dining in, just a 15 minute walk away. We usually get a medium, half Carne Speziate, and half Calabrese. Yum!
Trendy Restobar (4 km - 10 minute drive) An East End Toronto landmark transformed into a modern boutique hotel & foodie destination. Enjoy stunning Toronto skyline views, live music, food and cocktails on the rooftop patio. One of the most stunning views of the Toronto skyline and the Don River.
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The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveTrendy Restobar (4 km - 10 minute drive) An East End Toronto landmark transformed into a modern boutique hotel & foodie destination. Enjoy stunning Toronto skyline views, live music, food and cocktails on the rooftop patio. One of the most stunning views of the Toronto skyline and the Don River.
Italian (2.4 km - 6 minute drive) Casual Italian dining, always amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommended for an authentic Italian experience with consistent good quality food and service. Suggested to call ahead and make a reservation as they are sometimes full.
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Nodo Leslieville
1192 Queen St EItalian (2.4 km - 6 minute drive) Casual Italian dining, always amazing food and atmosphere. Highly recommended for an authentic Italian experience with consistent good quality food and service. Suggested to call ahead and make a reservation as they are sometimes full.
Italian (4.9 km - 15 minute drive) Nestled in the heart of Cabbagetown, in a rustic cottage tucked away on Amelia Street, F'Amelia Ristorante delivers authentic hearty and delicious northern Italian cuisine, world wines, and a lovely patio. My favourite Italian restaurant right now.
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F'Amelia
12 Amelia StItalian (4.9 km - 15 minute drive) Nestled in the heart of Cabbagetown, in a rustic cottage tucked away on Amelia Street, F'Amelia Ristorante delivers authentic hearty and delicious northern Italian cuisine, world wines, and a lovely patio. My favourite Italian restaurant right now.
Bistro & Wine Bar (1.8 km - 5 minute drive) Small bistro & wine bar serving a globally inspired menu & a dining room with eclectic decor. Walking distance to the water.
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Sauvignon Bistro
1862 Queen St EBistro & Wine Bar (1.8 km - 5 minute drive) Small bistro & wine bar serving a globally inspired menu & a dining room with eclectic decor. Walking distance to the water.
Italian (2.8 km - 7 minute drive) Italian restaurant in Leslieville neughbourhood, where people come to linger over a delicious meal, washed down by a superb bottle of wine. Salads, fresh pasta & Italian wines in a cozy corner spot with racing-themed decor.
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Ascari Enoteca
1111 Queen St EItalian (2.8 km - 7 minute drive) Italian restaurant in Leslieville neughbourhood, where people come to linger over a delicious meal, washed down by a superb bottle of wine. Salads, fresh pasta & Italian wines in a cozy corner spot with racing-themed decor.
Latin America (2 km - 6 minute drive) Inmigrante serves Latin botanas (snacks) and drinks in a laid-back environment. There are Mexican tacos stuffed with carne asada, chicken tinga and pulled beef as well as Venezuelan arepas topped with reina pepiada (shredded chicken with avocado) and much more.
Inmigrante
Latin America (2 km - 6 minute drive) Inmigrante serves Latin botanas (snacks) and drinks in a laid-back environment. There are Mexican tacos stuffed with carne asada, chicken tinga and pulled beef as well as Venezuelan arepas topped with reina pepiada (shredded chicken with avocado) and much more.
Places to go, things to do!
i-CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StI-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdDistillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe Docks Driving Range
176 Cherry StIsitolo se-St. Lawrence
93 Front St EWoodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd EEvergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview AveMusic Venues
HISTORY
1663 Queen St EI-Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveI-Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd WI-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayScotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Massey Hall
178 Victoria StRebel
11 Polson StHorseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St WMuseums
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WI-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkI-Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WHockey Hall of Fame
30 Yonge StI-Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford DrOther
Classic Juice Co.
High Park
1873 Bloor St WOntario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd.Café & Food (400m - 5 minute walk) Host recommendation (name has changed to Black Pony). The Black Pony is open mornings, afternoons and evenings, with a nice patio, offering specialty coffees, freshly baked-in-house pastries, snack food, made to order sandwiches, craft beers, wines and cocktails.
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Flying Pony Cafe
1481 Gerrard St ECafé & Food (400m - 5 minute walk) Host recommendation (name has changed to Black Pony). The Black Pony is open mornings, afternoons and evenings, with a nice patio, offering specialty coffees, freshly baked-in-house pastries, snack food, made to order sandwiches, craft beers, wines and cocktails.
Puerto Bravo
Subway
Fit4Less
Blue Crow Gallery
1610 Gerrard St ESeafood (1.7 km - 7 minute drive) Cozy restaurant with a patio offering seafood specialties, plus craft beers, wine & cocktails.
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Seafood (1.7 km - 7 minute drive) Cozy restaurant with a patio offering seafood specialties, plus craft beers, wine & cocktails.