Guidebook for Toronto

Victoria
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Incredible southwestern style food and microbrews on tap! Everything is made in-house. The guacamole, pulled pork and fried chicken are MUST BUYS.
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The Wren
1382 Danforth Ave
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Incredible southwestern style food and microbrews on tap! Everything is made in-house. The guacamole, pulled pork and fried chicken are MUST BUYS.
Food made with LOVE! For brunch, make sure to try the Newfoundland Breakfast Special.
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Melanie's Bistro & Patisserie
1870 Danforth Avenue
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Food made with LOVE! For brunch, make sure to try the Newfoundland Breakfast Special.
Some of the best coffee on the planet -- PLUS they also serve freshly made juices and mouth-watering rice bowls.
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Circus Coffee House
7 Woodmount Ave
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Some of the best coffee on the planet -- PLUS they also serve freshly made juices and mouth-watering rice bowls.
A great place for tapas, microbrews and live music.
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Relish Bar & Grill
511 Danforth Ave
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A great place for tapas, microbrews and live music.
Some of the best Thai food in the city. Try their lemon soups, their curry pad thai and their spicy salmon.
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Thai Room
2063 Danforth Ave
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Some of the best Thai food in the city. Try their lemon soups, their curry pad thai and their spicy salmon.
A pub with class: staple dishes with a gourmet touch and great beers on tap.
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Morgans On The Danforth
1282 Danforth Avenue
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A pub with class: staple dishes with a gourmet touch and great beers on tap.
If you want a great patio, go here! And if you like mussels, you will be in heaven as they have many mussel dishes.
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Sarah's Café & Bar
1426 Danforth Ave
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If you want a great patio, go here! And if you like mussels, you will be in heaven as they have many mussel dishes.
Another great pastry/coffee shop.
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Cake Town Cafe
2039 Danforth Avenue
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Another great pastry/coffee shop.
A classic Greek place near Chester station. Menu includes souvlaki, golden fried kalamari, et.c
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Astoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth
390 Danforth Ave
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A classic Greek place near Chester station. Menu includes souvlaki, golden fried kalamari, et.c
Incredible pizza made in house with an authentic, certified Italian wood-burning oven. One of the best pizzas in the city (well, the best one, in my opinion).
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
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Incredible pizza made in house with an authentic, certified Italian wood-burning oven. One of the best pizzas in the city (well, the best one, in my opinion).
As The Culture Trip webiste says, this is "A hip restaurant between Coxwell and Woodbine, Local 1794 offers daily specials, 24 beers on tap, and great food. With décor that gives off a handmade vintage vibe and television screen showing black and white films, Local 1794 has a classic, comfy ambience. This restaurant offers a unique menu including woodfired pizza, caveman game board (wild boar smoked sausage, smoked venison and elk biftekia), and fish tacos."
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Local 1794
1794 Danforth Ave
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As The Culture Trip webiste says, this is "A hip restaurant between Coxwell and Woodbine, Local 1794 offers daily specials, 24 beers on tap, and great food. With décor that gives off a handmade vintage vibe and television screen showing black and white films, Local 1794 has a classic, comfy ambience. This restaurant offers a unique menu including woodfired pizza, caveman game board (wild boar smoked sausage, smoked venison and elk biftekia), and fish tacos."
Another classic Greek place.
The Friendly Greek Mediterranean Grill
494 Danforth Avenue
Another classic Greek place.
Amazing ice cream!
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La Diperie
372 Danforth Ave
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Amazing ice cream!
As Blogto.com explains, "The seasonally driven menu will change frequently and is listed under the headings "snacks," "appetizers," "mains" and "for two," meaning large format, date-worthy dinners like whole roast chicken ($59) or rack of lamb ($89) with all the trimmings."
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Forth Avenue Kitchen & Bar
1820 Danforth Avenue
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As Blogto.com explains, "The seasonally driven menu will change frequently and is listed under the headings "snacks," "appetizers," "mains" and "for two," meaning large format, date-worthy dinners like whole roast chicken ($59) or rack of lamb ($89) with all the trimmings."
I LOVE this place for brunch. They brew their own beer. Really tasty stuff.
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Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth Ave
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I LOVE this place for brunch. They brew their own beer. Really tasty stuff.
Amazing bbq.
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Greenwood Smokehouse BBQ
673 Danforth Ave
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Amazing bbq.
Nice pub with beer on tap and brunch, lunch and dinner options. Has a patio, too.
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Fox & Fiddle Danforth
535 Danforth Ave
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Nice pub with beer on tap and brunch, lunch and dinner options. Has a patio, too.
Another great brunch spot.
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The Combine Eatery
162 Danforth Ave
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Another great brunch spot.
Another great, classic Greek place.
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Pantheon Restaurant
407 Danforth Ave
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Another great, classic Greek place.
This is my absolute favourite Greek spot.
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Mezes
440 Danforth Ave
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This is my absolute favourite Greek spot.
Traditional Brazilian steak house where they bring a selection of meats to your table and have really fun entertainment -- like flamenco dancers -- and a dance floor.
Rodeo Brazilian Steakhouse Rodizio
95 Danforth Ave
Traditional Brazilian steak house where they bring a selection of meats to your table and have really fun entertainment -- like flamenco dancers -- and a dance floor.
Great Italian food
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IL FORNELLO on Danforth
576 Danforth Ave
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Great Italian food
Really good food and fun. Spanish flair.
Mambo Lounge
120 Danforth Ave
Really good food and fun. Spanish flair.
Another classic Greek spot. Good brunch.
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Christina's
492 Danforth Ave
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Another classic Greek spot. Good brunch.
Another classic Greek spot.
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Ouzeri
500A Danforth Avenue
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Another classic Greek spot.
One of my favourites. Has a mix of foods and a beautiful patio in the back.
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Allen's
143 Danforth Ave
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One of my favourites. Has a mix of foods and a beautiful patio in the back.

Drinks & Nightlife

A sexy, dimly lit cocktail lounge that has incredible drinks and saloon-style piano playing that will make you feel transported to New Orleans.
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Sauce on Danforth
1376 Danforth Ave
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A sexy, dimly lit cocktail lounge that has incredible drinks and saloon-style piano playing that will make you feel transported to New Orleans.

Everything Else

I get all my organic food and health products from here. Amazing customer service.
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Moberly Natural Foods
688 St Clair Ave W
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I get all my organic food and health products from here. Amazing customer service.
You like vintage clothing? Looking for a unique, second-hand gem or a cool costume? Then look no further.
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Value Village
1319 Bloor St W
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You like vintage clothing? Looking for a unique, second-hand gem or a cool costume? Then look no further.
A great grocery store with everything you'll need.
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Davidson's valu-mart
985 Woodbine Ave
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A great grocery store with everything you'll need.
The Beer Store is Ontario's main outlet for all your favourite brews.
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Beer Store
1270 Woodbine Ave
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The Beer Store is Ontario's main outlet for all your favourite brews.
Families pack into here on weekends to snatch up the fresh bread and pastries. A great place to sit with a laptop and do some work.
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Celena's Bakery
1938 Danforth Ave
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Families pack into here on weekends to snatch up the fresh bread and pastries. A great place to sit with a laptop and do some work.

Shopping

Possibly the cutest little ice cream shop you ever did see. A frequent haunt for families around here.
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Carter's Ice Cream
3 Woodmount Ave
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Possibly the cutest little ice cream shop you ever did see. A frequent haunt for families around here.
Constantly regarded as one of the best butchers in the city. 'Nuff said.
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Royal Beef
1968 Danforth Ave
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Constantly regarded as one of the best butchers in the city. 'Nuff said.
The best organic grocery store in the city. Has a vegan deli counter with amazing dishes, a section with all-natural products for the home and the body, a juice bar in the square, a holistic apothecary in the square, and much more.
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The Big Carrot
320 Danforth Ave
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The best organic grocery store in the city. Has a vegan deli counter with amazing dishes, a section with all-natural products for the home and the body, a juice bar in the square, a holistic apothecary in the square, and much more.
A must-visit for foodies. The market is open on Saturdays and has the best array of fresh produce and meats and fish in the city. Hundreds of vendors, including places to dine, are inside the main market building. Really gorgeous, quaint neighbourhood.
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Isitolo se-St. Lawrence
93 Front St E
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A must-visit for foodies. The market is open on Saturdays and has the best array of fresh produce and meats and fish in the city. Hundreds of vendors, including places to dine, are inside the main market building. Really gorgeous, quaint neighbourhood.
An incredible array of art, jewelry, handbags, clothing and so much more from artisans. All one-of-a-kind stuff.
Artisans At Work
An incredible array of art, jewelry, handbags, clothing and so much more from artisans. All one-of-a-kind stuff.
A must-see for tourists. A huge array of shops, a pretty building, and located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Eaton Centre is located at Yonge-Dundas square, which is like the Times Square of Toronto.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
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A must-see for tourists. A huge array of shops, a pretty building, and located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Eaton Centre is located at Yonge-Dundas square, which is like the Times Square of Toronto.
Just steps from the house, the little shop has such great art and other items beautifully handmade by a sweet couple who live in the building. Check out their cards -- they're really fun for birthdays, etc.
Gotamago
1231 Woodbine Ave
Just steps from the house, the little shop has such great art and other items beautifully handmade by a sweet couple who live in the building. Check out their cards -- they're really fun for birthdays, etc.

Sightseeing

The beach has everything you want in a beach experience -- sand, beach volleyball courts, water to swim, an Olympic pool, a boardwalk, a trail to run or bike, restaurants, etc. A must-see.
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The Beaches
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The beach has everything you want in a beach experience -- sand, beach volleyball courts, water to swim, an Olympic pool, a boardwalk, a trail to run or bike, restaurants, etc. A must-see.
Our iconic tower. You can take the elevator ride up (for a fee) and even do a daredevil experience hanging off a cable at the top.
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i-CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
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Our iconic tower. You can take the elevator ride up (for a fee) and even do a daredevil experience hanging off a cable at the top.
Beautiful area by the water, filled with activities, major events, restaurants, live music, festivals, boats that you can ride and a canoeing and kayaking centre.
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Harbourfront
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Beautiful area by the water, filled with activities, major events, restaurants, live music, festivals, boats that you can ride and a canoeing and kayaking centre.
A historic neighbourhood with quaint, cobblestone streets and an old brewery that has AMAZING beer. A gorgeous spot to walk around, shop in the little boutiques and eat incredible food at a multitude of restaurants with huge patios.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
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A historic neighbourhood with quaint, cobblestone streets and an old brewery that has AMAZING beer. A gorgeous spot to walk around, shop in the little boutiques and eat incredible food at a multitude of restaurants with huge patios.

Parks & Nature

The biggest park in the city. A wonderful sight to behold, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St W
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The biggest park in the city. A wonderful sight to behold, especially in the spring when the cherry blossoms bloom.
The best lookout on the city, especially at sunset. This park has a track to run on and has access to the Martin Goodman Trail, which takes you all the way downtown. I love to sit at on the giant hill, have a picnic and look at the city view.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton St
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The best lookout on the city, especially at sunset. This park has a track to run on and has access to the Martin Goodman Trail, which takes you all the way downtown. I love to sit at on the giant hill, have a picnic and look at the city view.

Arts & Culture

Frank Gehry designed the building, which is worth seeing on its own. The gallery is always filled with world-renowned art.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
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Frank Gehry designed the building, which is worth seeing on its own. The gallery is always filled with world-renowned art.
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
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