Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
This local bar is a neighbourhood gem. Big back patio, perfect for a date or a weeknight or weekend drink with friends. Food is also very good, grilled raddichio is a fave!
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Bar Neon
1226 Bloor St WThis local bar is a neighbourhood gem. Big back patio, perfect for a date or a weeknight or weekend drink with friends. Food is also very good, grilled raddichio is a fave!
Brunch, donuts, awesome 50's decor, and weekend venue for queer-friendly dance nights. YUM!
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The Steady Cafe & Bar
1051 Bloor Street WestBrunch, donuts, awesome 50's decor, and weekend venue for queer-friendly dance nights. YUM!
Food Scene
The Whippoorwill Restaurant & Tavern
1285 Bloor Street WestNice cocktails, great menu.
There are lots of Ethiopian restaurants along this stretch of Bloor - this is one of the best!
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Lalibela Restaurant - Bloor St
869 Bloor St WThere are lots of Ethiopian restaurants along this stretch of Bloor - this is one of the best!
Ka-Chi
My favourite joint in little Korea.
Great local spot for a lively drink on the weekend, or a tasty and inexpensive brunch. Back patio is lovely. Service can be a bit slow FYI. Still a fave local brunch.
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The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WGreat local spot for a lively drink on the weekend, or a tasty and inexpensive brunch. Back patio is lovely. Service can be a bit slow FYI. Still a fave local brunch.
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveVery unique and totally delicious Korean-inspired food for sharing.
Some of the best Vietnamese in the area. Inexpensive, fresh, delicious!
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Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington AveSome of the best Vietnamese in the area. Inexpensive, fresh, delicious!
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveSome of the best pizza in the west end
Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WFood + brewery + great live music spot.
Otto’s Berlin Döner
256 Augusta AveHighly recommend the halloumi.
Great coffee and vibe. There is one on Ossington just south of Dundas too.
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i deal coffee
162 Ossington AveGreat coffee and vibe. There is one on Ossington just south of Dundas too.
Essentials
Fiesta Farms
200 Christie StExcellent local grocery store.
Everything Else
The place to be on summer evenings - gourmet ice cream sandwiches with house-baked cookies and creative ice cream flavours galour. A definite must in the neighbourhood!
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Bakerbots Baking
1242 Delaware AveThe place to be on summer evenings - gourmet ice cream sandwiches with house-baked cookies and creative ice cream flavours galour. A definite must in the neighbourhood!
Your friendly neighbourhood butcher for high quality meats from Ontario farms - Mennonite chicken, grass-fed beef, seriously good selection of homemade sausages. A local staple for decades!
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Vince Gasparro's Meat Market
857 Bloor St WYour friendly neighbourhood butcher for high quality meats from Ontario farms - Mennonite chicken, grass-fed beef, seriously good selection of homemade sausages. A local staple for decades!