Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great coffee place known for its bench outside. Cash only.
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Sam James Coffee Bar
297 Harbord StGreat coffee place known for its bench outside. Cash only.
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WIf you like Ramen, then this is the place.
Long time Korean restaurant, good food okay prices!
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Korean Village Restaurant
628 Bloor St WLong time Korean restaurant, good food okay prices!
Iconic italian place - good pizza, people watching on the terrace and perfect for game watching.
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Cafe Diplomatico Restaurant & Pizzeria
594 College StIconic italian place - good pizza, people watching on the terrace and perfect for game watching.
Terrazza
372 Harbord StClassic Italian food.
Bar Isabel
797 College StSpanish food with the atmosphere to match it.
While in Kensington market please try what may be the best tacos in Toronto - I recommend The Gobernador taco. Cash only, very limited seating area, usually there is line-ups.
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Seven Lives
72 Kensington AveWhile in Kensington market please try what may be the best tacos in Toronto - I recommend The Gobernador taco. Cash only, very limited seating area, usually there is line-ups.
The pork ribs are amazing and so are the sides! I love the corn bread with maple syrup butter. Small place- busy on weekend evenings!
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Smoque N' Bones
869 Queen St WThe pork ribs are amazing and so are the sides! I love the corn bread with maple syrup butter. Small place- busy on weekend evenings!
First of all, the building is amazingly beautiful and the restaurant has a Harry Potter feel to it. Don't forget to check out the library! The food is also excellent, locally sourced and fresh always. For the service and quality, it is really good value. Only available for lunch and closed in the summer.
Osgoode Hall Restaurant
130 Queen St WFirst of all, the building is amazingly beautiful and the restaurant has a Harry Potter feel to it. Don't forget to check out the library! The food is also excellent, locally sourced and fresh always. For the service and quality, it is really good value. Only available for lunch and closed in the summer.
If you want to feel like you're in France in Toronto, Le Select will do that. Servers speak French and food is amazing. I espcially love going for brunch and drinking mimosas. They are also welcoming of kids!
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Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WIf you want to feel like you're in France in Toronto, Le Select will do that. Servers speak French and food is amazing. I espcially love going for brunch and drinking mimosas. They are also welcoming of kids!
RUDY
619 College StSome say they are the best burgers in Toronto.
Barrio Coreano
690 Bloor St WThis a Korean -Mexican taco and it works!
NishDish
690 Bloor St WGrandmama's Waffles
363 Clinton StAmazing, delicious waffles and great service!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Raval
505 College StGood tapas and pinxtos with a Catalan feel.
Reposado
136 Ossington AveGreat tequilas, live music and mexican tapas. Great vibe.
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveNice courtyard to drink with friends
Entertainment & Activities
Quality films- not good for fans of big budget films. Exhibitions on films, directors, etc. all year.
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TIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WQuality films- not good for fans of big budget films. Exhibitions on films, directors, etc. all year.
Parks & Nature
Trinity - Bellwoods
Nice relaxing park. Good for people watching.
Nature lovers will love this park, witha Zoo, cafe, swimming pool, and playground.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WNature lovers will love this park, witha Zoo, cafe, swimming pool, and playground.
In the summer the swimming pool is perfect for coolling off!
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Christie Pits Park
750 Bloor St WIn the summer the swimming pool is perfect for coolling off!
Great city views, you can rent a bike to go around, several beaches, you can rent a boat, and nice cafes.
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Toronto Islands
Great city views, you can rent a bike to go around, several beaches, you can rent a boat, and nice cafes.
Essentials
Harbord Coinwash
292A Harbord StClosest laundry - small but well maintained.
The Laundry Room
318 Harbord StAnother good laundry place, clean and large with many types of machines.
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave WChain Supermarket with wide selection.
Local supermarket with a selection of organic & locally farmed products.
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Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StLocal supermarket with a selection of organic & locally farmed products.
PAT Central
675 Bloor St WKorean grocery store.
Bloor Fruit Market
662 Manning AveLocal store with all types of fruit.
Arts & Culture
If you like art then this museum has some incredible pieces.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WIf you like art then this museum has some incredible pieces.
Great museum of natural history. If you like dinosaurs- you will love the ROM.
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkGreat museum of natural history. If you like dinosaurs- you will love the ROM.
Shopping
It's certainly not Amazon- local book shop with wide and curated selection.
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Type Books
883 Queen St WIt's certainly not Amazon- local book shop with wide and curated selection.
The Paper Place
887 Queen St WIf you like paper- this is your place.
Just You - Sarah & Tom
624 Bloor St WK-pop, pens, animes, Hello Kitty- cute store not to miss.
Wonder Pens
52 Clinton StIf you like pens and paper don't miss this store.
Mr. Pen
683 Bloor St WPaper store with a cute vibe in Koreatown.
Almost every retailer is here. You can get off at either Dundas or Queen subway stations.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StAlmost every retailer is here. You can get off at either Dundas or Queen subway stations.
Great high-end shops- Subway stop right at the door
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I-Yorkdale Shopping Centre
3401 Dufferin StGreat high-end shops- Subway stop right at the door
Canadian brand that sells women’s, men’s, children’s, and baby's apparel; leather bags; footwear; active athletic wear; small leather goods; and home furnishings
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Roots
80 Bloor St WCanadian brand that sells women’s, men’s, children’s, and baby's apparel; leather bags; footwear; active athletic wear; small leather goods; and home furnishings
Aritzia
280 Queen St WAritzia is a Canadian women's fashion brand