Guidebook for Toronto
Queen West Restos
Great restaurants in the west end of the city
Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WBest tacos in the city, by far.
Great upscale Vietnamese place with reasonable prices.
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Pho Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant
1603 Dundas St WGreat upscale Vietnamese place with reasonable prices.
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St WThe best Americanos. Great selection of artisan beans.
Famous patties and authentic Caribbean fare. Seating is limited.
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Caribbean Queen of Patties
1294 Bloor St WFamous patties and authentic Caribbean fare. Seating is limited.
Great pho. Vegan options available. Say hi to Strombo!
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Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveGreat pho. Vegan options available. Say hi to Strombo!
Ali Baba's Middle Eastern Cuisine
1430 Queen St WFantastic falafel--check out the daily specials!
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveUpscale resto and drink lounge. Great brunch.
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StToronto's best Thai, period. Try the Sam Roas.
Vegan, gluten-free baking at its finest! Voted Toronto's Best Bakery in 2015.
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Bunner's Bakeshop
244 Augusta AveVegan, gluten-free baking at its finest! Voted Toronto's Best Bakery in 2015.
Sausage restaurant that caters to meat-eaters and vegans. Phenomenal craft beer selection.
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WVRST
609 King St WSausage restaurant that caters to meat-eaters and vegans. Phenomenal craft beer selection.
Bar Hop
391 King St WExceptional craft beer selection!
Italian-inspired fare in a hip eatery. Try the dollar-an-ounce wine.
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Gusto 101
101 Portland StItalian-inspired fare in a hip eatery. Try the dollar-an-ounce wine.
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.Best authentic Northern Chinese dumplings around.
Fantastic Hunan Chinese. Open until 4 a.m. Late-night specials start at 10 p.m.
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New Ho King
410 Spadina Ave.Fantastic Hunan Chinese. Open until 4 a.m. Late-night specials start at 10 p.m.
Super affordable and authentic. The restaurant is geared toward takeout but has a nice little patio. All of the veggie dishes are vegan.
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Roti Lady
269 Dunn AveSuper affordable and authentic. The restaurant is geared toward takeout but has a nice little patio. All of the veggie dishes are vegan.
So good, so authentic. Their hot sauce is the bomb as are their doubles.
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Ali's West Indian Roti Shop
1446 Queen St WSo good, so authentic. Their hot sauce is the bomb as are their doubles.
Streamlined menu of authentic Indian rotis. The food is always great.
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Mother India
1456 Queen St WStreamlined menu of authentic Indian rotis. The food is always great.
Fabulous place for breakfast. The menu is small but there's something for everyone. Get there before 11 to avoid a lineup.
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Rustic Cosmo Cafe
1278 Queen St WFabulous place for breakfast. The menu is small but there's something for everyone. Get there before 11 to avoid a lineup.
Miss Thing's
1279 Queen Street WestNew resto bar with Polynesian infusion. Highly rated!
Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles AveExcellent BBQ in a rustic space.
Sweet Olenka's
1050 Queen St WDairy and vegan dessert options! Cute place, too.
Hip burger joint with a great veggie burger option. Cheap pints.
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Frankie's Diner
994 Queen Street WestHip burger joint with a great veggie burger option. Cheap pints.
Upscale British pub with premium beer. If you're a spice fiend, try the hottest curry they have, the Phall of the Empire--it's deadly.
The Bristol
1087 Queen St WUpscale British pub with premium beer. If you're a spice fiend, try the hottest curry they have, the Phall of the Empire--it's deadly.
Nazareth
969 Bloor Street WestUnbelievably cheap Ethiopian dinner for two - $10. Food is amazing.
Vegans and non-vegans alike will love this place. Pints, board games, and vegan options for everything on the menu!
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Disgraceland
965 Bloor St WVegans and non-vegans alike will love this place. Pints, board games, and vegan options for everything on the menu!
Authentic early 90s roadhouse bar. Fries are killer.
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Hurricanes Roadhouse Restaurant
963 Bloor St WAuthentic early 90s roadhouse bar. Fries are killer.
The Common Espresso Bar
1071 College StWell-loved by creatives. Excellent espresso.
Great cocktails and brilliant outdoor patio. Hotspot for queer dates.
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Northwood
815 Bloor St WGreat cocktails and brilliant outdoor patio. Hotspot for queer dates.
Great healthy food--salads, wraps, burgers, and bowls. Almost all items on the menu are vegan. Juices and smoothies also available.
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Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestGreat healthy food--salads, wraps, burgers, and bowls. Almost all items on the menu are vegan. Juices and smoothies also available.
Bolt Fresh Bar
1170 Queen St WGreat healthy bowls and smoothies. Fast service.
Great homemade Tibetan food--small, quiet, no-frills, super authentic.
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Tibet Kitchen
757 Queen St WGreat homemade Tibetan food--small, quiet, no-frills, super authentic.
Fusion of Indian and Tibetan. Prices are on the higher side but the atmosphere is great.
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Om Restaurant
1439 Queen St WFusion of Indian and Tibetan. Prices are on the higher side but the atmosphere is great.
Rawlicious
Fantastic raw vegan menu. Worth the trip!
The Beet Organic Kitchen & Bar
2968 Dundas St WRaw, delicious. Worth the trip.
The best of Toronto's raw vegan. Prices are a bit steep but the food is delicious.
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Live Organic Food Bar
264 Dupont StThe best of Toronto's raw vegan. Prices are a bit steep but the food is delicious.
Brand new establishment--check it out before it gets too popular!
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The Commodore
1265 Queen Street WestBrand new establishment--check it out before it gets too popular!
The original board game cafe! They serve cafe-style food and beverages along with beer. It's only $5 to play all day!
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Snakes & Lattes Annex
600 Bloor St WThe original board game cafe! They serve cafe-style food and beverages along with beer. It's only $5 to play all day!
Ryu's Noodle Bar
33 Baldwin StreetSome of the best ramen in town--very authentic little place.
The original Kinton location. There is a vegan option on the menu.
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KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WThe original Kinton location. There is a vegan option on the menu.
Fantastic sandwiches at a super cheap price. Try the kimchi poutine!
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Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WFantastic sandwiches at a super cheap price. Try the kimchi poutine!
Kowloon Dim Sum Restaurant
5 Baldwin StreetGreat dim sum and traditional dishes.
Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.Really authentic dim sum. Delicious!
Great burgers. The veggie option is well-seasoned. Good beer selection.
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BQM Burger and Craft Beer Ossington
210 Ossington AveGreat burgers. The veggie option is well-seasoned. Good beer selection.
Toronto's most hipster place for shellfish. Well loved by many.
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Rock Lobster Food Co.
110 Ossington AveToronto's most hipster place for shellfish. Well loved by many.
Fantastic, artfully plated meals. Service is exceptional. The setting is phenomenal.
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Böehmer
93 Ossington AveFantastic, artfully plated meals. Service is exceptional. The setting is phenomenal.
The city's newest place for vegan pizza and donuts. Try the poutine or mac n cheese pizzas.
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Apiecalypse Now!
735 Bloor St WThe city's newest place for vegan pizza and donuts. Try the poutine or mac n cheese pizzas.
Cardinal Rule
5 Roncesvalles AveLots of vegan options. Fantastique!
Newly opened, this is a great place to go for burritos on the go!
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Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St WNewly opened, this is a great place to go for burritos on the go!
Some of the city's best vegan food. Get the southern combo or the unchicken and waffles.
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The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St WSome of the city's best vegan food. Get the southern combo or the unchicken and waffles.
Vegan. Big. Mac. Need I say any more? There is typically a wait for tables but they have a great reservation system. Get the nachos, the Big Mac, and a milkshake! The creme brulee is to die for. Yes, it's all vegan!
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Doomie's
1265 Queen St WVegan. Big. Mac. Need I say any more? There is typically a wait for tables but they have a great reservation system. Get the nachos, the Big Mac, and a milkshake! The creme brulee is to die for. Yes, it's all vegan!
Drinks & Nightlife
1602 Dundas St W
1602 Dundas Street WestBest bourbon selection in the West End.
Great place to grab a drink and enjoy a live show. One of the city's best outdoor patios!
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Cadillac Lounge
1296 Queen St WGreat place to grab a drink and enjoy a live show. One of the city's best outdoor patios!
Phenomenal beer selection--over 256 in bottles and on tap! Good food at decent prices. One of the best patios in the city!
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The Rhino
1249 Queen St WPhenomenal beer selection--over 256 in bottles and on tap! Good food at decent prices. One of the best patios in the city!
Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveGreat back patio!
The Ossington
61 Ossington AveCool bar for celeb sighting.
Baby Huey
110 Ossington AveHip Ossington bar.
Enjoy the Friday night Burlesque shows! Live music regularly.
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The Painted Lady
218 Ossington AveEnjoy the Friday night Burlesque shows! Live music regularly.
Try the Sunday morning Bluegrass brunch! All you can eat with a live band. Small underground bar with nightly music shows of various genres.
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The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestTry the Sunday morning Bluegrass brunch! All you can eat with a live band. Small underground bar with nightly music shows of various genres.
An under-the-radar craft beer bar with an exceptional selection. No food on site, but Kensington Market has a number of amazing options.
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Thirsty And Miserable
197 Baldwin StAn under-the-radar craft beer bar with an exceptional selection. No food on site, but Kensington Market has a number of amazing options.
Woodlot
293 Palmerston AveArtfully crafted food and cocktails.
Stones Place
1255 Queen St WGreat place for dancing to Classic Rock on Saturday night.
Great queer-ish hipster bar with good craft beer on tap. Mini library and plush antique chairs plus a vegan menu make for a great Friday night!
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Lipstick & Dynamite
992 Queen St WGreat queer-ish hipster bar with good craft beer on tap. Mini library and plush antique chairs plus a vegan menu make for a great Friday night!
Beaconsfield
1154 Queen Street WestThe place to be seen with premium liquor selections.
Great nightly programming, karaoke, art exhibits, bar, and restaurant--it's a cultural hotspot.
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Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St WGreat nightly programming, karaoke, art exhibits, bar, and restaurant--it's a cultural hotspot.
Point Bar
600 Bloor Street WestBeer, board games--what's not to like? $5 for unlimited play.
The Steady Cafe & Bar
1051 Bloor Street WestNew-ish Miami-inspired queer bar and brunch hotspot.
Everything Else
Three Fates
1573 Dundas St WAmazing clothing selection.
Beer Store
Purchase beer here.
Well-curated selection of upscale vintage clothing and accessories.
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House Of Vintage
1239 Queen St WWell-curated selection of upscale vintage clothing and accessories.
JR's Natural Health & Bulk
1382 Queen St WThe place to go for all health food and bulk items. Great selection.
Frances Watson
1390 Queen St WAmazing collection of highly curated clothing items.
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WThe place to be seen on Queen. Try the SkyYard.
A must-see for indoor plant lovers! Carefully curated collection of high-end accessories and indoor species, including air plants.
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Crown Flora Studio
1233 Queen St WA must-see for indoor plant lovers! Carefully curated collection of high-end accessories and indoor species, including air plants.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Pick up all your wine & liquor here.
Arts & Culture
Comedy Bar
945 Bloor St WBest shows in town. $10 Friday nights. Try the Rap Battlez.
Sightseeing
Fantastic view. Dinner at the 360 restaurant is fun for the view but is a bit overpriced and the quality isn't the best. Still, it is worth it for the seat you get.
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i-CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdFantastic view. Dinner at the 360 restaurant is fun for the view but is a bit overpriced and the quality isn't the best. Still, it is worth it for the seat you get.
Dundas Square
Dundas SquareIt's our Times Square. Always something happening.
There is no shortage of things to do and see up and down the famous Yonge Street. Enjoy!
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Yonge Street
There is no shortage of things to do and see up and down the famous Yonge Street. Enjoy!
This is a Toronto favourite for picnics and day hangs. Bring a blanket and our picnic basket packed full of goodies and you're set!
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Trinity - Bellwoods
This is a Toronto favourite for picnics and day hangs. Bring a blanket and our picnic basket packed full of goodies and you're set!
Parks & Nature
Fabulous hiking trails, Evergreen buildings, and Saturday morning farmer's markets. This place is wonderful for eco-lovers. The on-site cafe serves beverages and light fare.
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Don Valley Brick Works Park
550 Bayview AveFabulous hiking trails, Evergreen buildings, and Saturday morning farmer's markets. This place is wonderful for eco-lovers. The on-site cafe serves beverages and light fare.
This is Toronto's only nude beach--not mandatory, but most beachgoers participate in some shape or form. Caution: It is not monitored and there is a lot of day drinking.
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Isitsha sase-Hanlan's Point
Lakeshore AvenueThis is Toronto's only nude beach--not mandatory, but most beachgoers participate in some shape or form. Caution: It is not monitored and there is a lot of day drinking.
Quiet place to work on your tan, but watch out for the windsurfers!
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Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StQuiet place to work on your tan, but watch out for the windsurfers!
The waterfront trail is a popular spot for jogging or bike riding. You can access it from TinyHouse by walking straight down Jameson. A pedestrian bridge leads right to the waterfront.
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Lake Shore Boulevard East
Lake Shore Boulevard EastThe waterfront trail is a popular spot for jogging or bike riding. You can access it from TinyHouse by walking straight down Jameson. A pedestrian bridge leads right to the waterfront.
One of Toronto's most beautiful parks. Enjoy the world-famous cherry blossoms in the spring, or try your hand at fishing in the lake. Bring your bike and ride the trails--there's something for everyone!
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WOne of Toronto's most beautiful parks. Enjoy the world-famous cherry blossoms in the spring, or try your hand at fishing in the lake. Bring your bike and ride the trails--there's something for everyone!
Gorgeous trails. All the flowers you can handle. So many wedding partieis.
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Izihlahla ze-Allan
160 Gerrard St EGorgeous trails. All the flowers you can handle. So many wedding partieis.
Catch the ferry over and enjoy the islands the way the natives do. Life is much different here from the city--more like cottage country. BYOB and a blanket.
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Toronto Islands
Catch the ferry over and enjoy the islands the way the natives do. Life is much different here from the city--more like cottage country. BYOB and a blanket.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun fun fun! There's an amusement park and tons of stuff to do for families.
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Centre Island
Fun fun fun! There's an amusement park and tons of stuff to do for families.