Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Popular & great spot for brunch, drinks, burgers, great patio - on the way explore along Ossington between Queen Street & Dundas
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WPopular & great spot for brunch, drinks, burgers, great patio - on the way explore along Ossington between Queen Street & Dundas
Argentinian eatery with an open kitchen serving wood-fire grilled meats & other sharing plates.
Tanto
922 Queen St WArgentinian eatery with an open kitchen serving wood-fire grilled meats & other sharing plates.
Union was inspired by the classic Paris bistro and its simple, hearty fare. It’s a neighbourhood local with a contemporary take on traditional dishes.
Only organic farm fresh, locally grown provisions are served at Union, with an emphasis on seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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Union
72 Ossington AveUnion was inspired by the classic Paris bistro and its simple, hearty fare. It’s a neighbourhood local with a contemporary take on traditional dishes.
Only organic farm fresh, locally grown provisions are served at Union, with an emphasis on seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Pressed sandwiches & meats with rice & beans are served at this Cuban diner with a throwback vibe.
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La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AvePressed sandwiches & meats with rice & beans are served at this Cuban diner with a throwback vibe.
High ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
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Böehmer
93 Ossington AveHigh ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
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Foxley
207 Ossington AveCozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
HUGELY popular ice cream shop “Bang Bang” makes its own cookies & ice cream but line ups are CRAZY (tip- go on a weekday around 3pm)
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveHUGELY popular ice cream shop “Bang Bang” makes its own cookies & ice cream but line ups are CRAZY (tip- go on a weekday around 3pm)
Everything from hand-made ice cream, to gourmet chocolate truffes!
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Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St WEverything from hand-made ice cream, to gourmet chocolate truffes!
Bakery offering fresh-baked cookies stuffed with a variety of decadent fillings, plus milk & coffee.
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Craig's Cookies
1332 Queen St WBakery offering fresh-baked cookies stuffed with a variety of decadent fillings, plus milk & coffee.
Mitzi's is a beloved brunch spot in the heart of Roncesvalles. Off the main strip and filled with character, they feature a rotating specials board and an inviting patio.
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Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueMitzi's is a beloved brunch spot in the heart of Roncesvalles. Off the main strip and filled with character, they feature a rotating specials board and an inviting patio.
Using organic ingredients, this corner spot with vintage decor offers brunch & lunch, plus espresso.
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Luna Cafe
181 Dovercourt RdUsing organic ingredients, this corner spot with vintage decor offers brunch & lunch, plus espresso.
Sorauren Farmers' Market
50 Roncesvalles AveMonday- @ Sorauren Park- 3-7pm
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market
241-257 Shaw StTuesday- @ Trinity Bellwoods- 3-7pm
Thursday- @ Dufferin Grove 3-7pm amazing place and worth a trip with a 5min taxi ride there - amazing park - amazing vibe for family - pizza made in wood oven in the park - buy local foods at the market and just bring a blanket
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Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market
875 Dufferin StreetThursday- @ Dufferin Grove 3-7pm amazing place and worth a trip with a 5min taxi ride there - amazing park - amazing vibe for family - pizza made in wood oven in the park - buy local foods at the market and just bring a blanket
At the top of Dunn on Queen - great place with kids - espresso based drinks are good
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Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St WAt the top of Dunn on Queen - great place with kids - espresso based drinks are good
A MUST!!! piece of or also known as “Paris in Parkdale” Cafe with fresh baked goods, breads, foods, sandwiches juices, great espresso based drinks - nice to hangout even with kids
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The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St WA MUST!!! piece of or also known as “Paris in Parkdale” Cafe with fresh baked goods, breads, foods, sandwiches juices, great espresso based drinks - nice to hangout even with kids
Star Ice Cream & Bubble Tea
Ice cream, bubble tea & bubble waffle
Great for families - amazing burgers, salads, breakfast - handcut meat and cooked to order - great kids menu - Thursday night Chinese/American themed menu
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Skyline Restaurant
1426 Queen St WGreat for families - amazing burgers, salads, breakfast - handcut meat and cooked to order - great kids menu - Thursday night Chinese/American themed menu
Sho Izakaya
1406 Queen St WGreat Japanese Izakaya
Popular excellent Japanese Izakaya - good/loud environment - great for kids who want to add to the atmosphere
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Guu Izakaya
1314 Queen St WPopular excellent Japanese Izakaya - good/loud environment - great for kids who want to add to the atmosphere
Great breakfast place & coffee - check for hours - closed past 4pm
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Rustic Cosmo Cafe
1278 Queen St WGreat breakfast place & coffee - check for hours - closed past 4pm
Best place for sushi in Parkdale - owners from Vancouver - worth the walk to this place
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KOTTA SUSHI
1226 King St WBest place for sushi in Parkdale - owners from Vancouver - worth the walk to this place
Pizza place with great little bar and new patio- order pizza by the pie all excellent- TIP... buy by the slice when it’s fresh out
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Superpoint
184 Ossington AvePizza place with great little bar and new patio- order pizza by the pie all excellent- TIP... buy by the slice when it’s fresh out
Mexican food - patio in back is great with kids - inside the music can be nice and loud
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WMexican food - patio in back is great with kids - inside the music can be nice and loud
Ok food good for deep fried things - great back patio for drinks
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Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St WOk food good for deep fried things - great back patio for drinks
Patio nice for people watching on Queen street - all kinds of beers from all over the world - good place for appetizers and drinks only
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The Rhino
1249 Queen St WPatio nice for people watching on Queen street - all kinds of beers from all over the world - good place for appetizers and drinks only
Doomie's
1265 Queen St WPopular fast food take on Vegan Food - have a Big Mac Version
Drinks & Nightlife
Bellwoods Brewery is a Toronto microbrewery, bar/pub and brewery retail store.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveBellwoods Brewery is a Toronto microbrewery, bar/pub and brewery retail store.
Salt offers a modern progressive approach to Iberian/Canadian tapas tapas. Guests enjoy artisanal cheese, Iberian charcuterie and an excellent variety of small plate dishes. Seasonal and local products are used wherever possible and the cellar contains an extensive list of Portuguese and Spanish wines which compliment every dish.
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Salt Wine Bar Ltd
225 Ossington AvenueSalt offers a modern progressive approach to Iberian/Canadian tapas tapas. Guests enjoy artisanal cheese, Iberian charcuterie and an excellent variety of small plate dishes. Seasonal and local products are used wherever possible and the cellar contains an extensive list of Portuguese and Spanish wines which compliment every dish.
Shopping
Silkscreened graphic tees, clothing, cute accessories, enamel pins, embroidered iron-on patches.
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Crywolf
Silkscreened graphic tees, clothing, cute accessories, enamel pins, embroidered iron-on patches.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
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Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
With a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class stores.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StWith a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class stores.
Parks & Nature
Great for picnics, wading pool, park playground, and something always happening on the weekends - explore the shops in the neighbourhood - pretty much all Local talent
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WGreat for picnics, wading pool, park playground, and something always happening on the weekends - explore the shops in the neighbourhood - pretty much all Local talent
Masaryk Park
220 Cowan AveSupervised Wading Pool open until 6pm - walking distance
Great park with supervised wading pool - indoor pool with FREE swim times for parents and kids (check for times)
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Mary McCormick Recreation Centre
66 Sheridan AveGreat park with supervised wading pool - indoor pool with FREE swim times for parents and kids (check for times)
Great for families - with a restaurant off to the side - really nice to visit and go for a walk by the lake with playgrounds along the way - the outdoor pool is free!
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Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WGreat for families - with a restaurant off to the side - really nice to visit and go for a walk by the lake with playgrounds along the way - the outdoor pool is free!
Great place for picnics - hike - playgrounds - nature walk - has a restaurant - Grenadier Restaurant
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High Park Subway Station
Great place for picnics - hike - playgrounds - nature walk - has a restaurant - Grenadier Restaurant
Sightseeing
Roncesvalles (has the highest density of kids in the city) what use to be a predominantly Polish community now with a whole mix of fruit & veggie shops, clothing shops, restaurants, etc.
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Roncesvalles Avenue
Roncesvalles AvenueRoncesvalles (has the highest density of kids in the city) what use to be a predominantly Polish community now with a whole mix of fruit & veggie shops, clothing shops, restaurants, etc.
i-CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdGo up the CN Tower for amazing panoramic views of the city
Essentials
Metro at West Queen West
1230 Queen St WLarge grocery store
Cattlemen Meat Market
1538 Queen St WGrass fed Beef & other animal meats
Great selection of meats & pre-marinated, appetizers, soups, and ready to warm up dishes
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Cumbrae's
714 Queen St WGreat selection of meats & pre-marinated, appetizers, soups, and ready to warm up dishes
Rowe Farms - Roncesvalles
105 Roncesvalles AveA favourite for most - premarinated meats
De La Mer
291 Roncesvalles AveSuper clean seafood shop on Roncesvalles
Newly opened pharmacy on Queen & Dovercourt - open until 12am- within walking distance
Rexall Drugstore
1093 Queen St WNewly opened pharmacy on Queen & Dovercourt - open until 12am- within walking distance
Shoppers Drug Mart
620 Keele StDrug mart open everyday until 10pm
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Liquor store
Arts & Culture
Collection includes close to 95,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCollection includes close to 95,000 works spanning the first century to the present day.