Andrea's Guidebook
For coffee on the go
This hidden gem AKA rock and roll coffee shop was started by young woman from Albania during the pandemic. Great story and great vibes.
Lola's Coffee
234 Brock AveThis hidden gem AKA rock and roll coffee shop was started by young woman from Albania during the pandemic. Great story and great vibes.
For a special date night
Enjoy fine cheese and wine on a sidewalk patio and people watch like you're in Paris.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Milou
1375 Dundas Street WestEnjoy fine cheese and wine on a sidewalk patio and people watch like you're in Paris.
For cheap eats
Phoenix Restaurant
1151 College StPork and spring roll vermicelli. All you need to know.
For unique brunch
Persian brunch for the gods. Only open Saturday and Sunday, be early or be prepared to line up.
54 abantu bendawo batusa
Takht-e Tavoos Restaurant
1120 College StPersian brunch for the gods. Only open Saturday and Sunday, be early or be prepared to line up.
For bakery finds
Popular family-run bakery since 1979. The pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg custard tarts) are not to be missed.
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Brazil Bakery & Pastry Ltd
1566 Dundas St WPopular family-run bakery since 1979. The pasteis de nata (Portuguese egg custard tarts) are not to be missed.
For hidden bars
The speakeasy around the corner. Walk towards the back of this small art gallery and behind a heavy curtain you'll find a hidden cocktail and oyster bar.
Cry Baby Gallery
1468 Dundas St WThe speakeasy around the corner. Walk towards the back of this small art gallery and behind a heavy curtain you'll find a hidden cocktail and oyster bar.
For latin dancing
Toronto's go-to spot for salsa, Latin jazz, Brazilian live music and dancing. Lula draws beginners and well-seasoned dancers from across the city.
120 abantu bendawo batusa
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St WToronto's go-to spot for salsa, Latin jazz, Brazilian live music and dancing. Lula draws beginners and well-seasoned dancers from across the city.