Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great Thai Food ($$)
- can get busy so you might have to wait a little during peak meal times
- Try the Khao Soi (that's my favourite)
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PAI
18 Duncan StGreat Thai Food ($$)
- can get busy so you might have to wait a little during peak meal times
- Try the Khao Soi (that's my favourite)
The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WEpic burgers and milkshakes ($)
- Open late at night
Most authentic Mexican you can get in the city ($$)
- go earlier, they make their tortillas fresh every day so when they run out, they're done!
- Definitely order their horchata drink
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Campechano Taquería
504 Adelaide St WMost authentic Mexican you can get in the city ($$)
- go earlier, they make their tortillas fresh every day so when they run out, they're done!
- Definitely order their horchata drink
Pizzeria Libretto University
155 University AveGreat pizzas and really nice ambiance ($$)
Cheap, delicious fusion Asian food ($)
- My personal favourite is the Fried Chicken Bao for a snack to keep me going through the day
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Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WCheap, delicious fusion Asian food ($)
- My personal favourite is the Fried Chicken Bao for a snack to keep me going through the day
Hearty ramen (can lean a little salty if you're more the healthy type) $
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KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WHearty ramen (can lean a little salty if you're more the healthy type) $
Great and affordable Italian ($-$$)
- Order takeout or dine in
- Can't go wrong with any of their pastas
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Fusaro's Italian Kitchen
147 Spadina Ave.Great and affordable Italian ($-$$)
- Order takeout or dine in
- Can't go wrong with any of their pastas
My favourite ice cream/gelato shop downtown with unique flavours ($)
Try the Almond Tofu or Soursop (those are my go-to flavours!)
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Kekou Gelato
394 Queen St WMy favourite ice cream/gelato shop downtown with unique flavours ($)
Try the Almond Tofu or Soursop (those are my go-to flavours!)
General Assembly Pizza
331 Adelaide St WThin crust pizza ($)
- eat in or take out
RaviSoups
322 Adelaide St WHearty Sandwiches and Soup - great for lunches ($)
Favourite blow torch sushi and great space ($$)
- I recommend getting the aburicious with an appetizer per person for a great meal. Their bartender is also great if you want to try out their seasonal cocktail
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JaBistro
222 Richmond St WFavourite blow torch sushi and great space ($$)
- I recommend getting the aburicious with an appetizer per person for a great meal. Their bartender is also great if you want to try out their seasonal cocktail
Small but great coffee ($)
Try out some of their unique flavours when you're looking for something different
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Rialto Espresso Bar
266 Adelaide St WSmall but great coffee ($)
Try out some of their unique flavours when you're looking for something different
Reknowned Canadian Chef's first restaurant serving Asian fusion ($$$)
- Definitely get the Singapore Slaw
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Lee
497 King St WReknowned Canadian Chef's first restaurant serving Asian fusion ($$$)
- Definitely get the Singapore Slaw
Delicious Italian and great space ($$)
-They tend to be quite busy so definitely book ahead!
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Gusto 101
101 Portland StDelicious Italian and great space ($$)
-They tend to be quite busy so definitely book ahead!
Sausages and Beer - Look no further ($). Be prepared to share tables with other people but also be wowed by their selection of meat. Vegetarian - no problem, they also have some great options for you too!
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WVRST
609 King St WSausages and Beer - Look no further ($). Be prepared to share tables with other people but also be wowed by their selection of meat. Vegetarian - no problem, they also have some great options for you too!
Mexican delight - try their sauce bar to spice up your burrito bowl ($)
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Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WMexican delight - try their sauce bar to spice up your burrito bowl ($)
All you can eat Brazillian Steakhouse with meat served on skewers ($$$)
- Tip: their salad bar is fantastic too but don't fill up on it!
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Copacabana Brazilian Steakhouse
230 Adelaide St WAll you can eat Brazillian Steakhouse with meat served on skewers ($$$)
- Tip: their salad bar is fantastic too but don't fill up on it!
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.One of the best coffee shops in town!
Want to just chat over great coffee in a gorgeous space - this is your spot
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Early Bird Coffee & Kitchen
613 Queen St WWant to just chat over great coffee in a gorgeous space - this is your spot
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Hop Brewco
137 Peter StHuge selection of beers and great vibe
Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House
115 John StChill vibe, good selection of beer
Be prepared to be served the most sensational drinks you've ever had ($$$)
- Menu changes every couple of weeks but if you're looking to splurge for a very good drinks experience, definitely give it a try
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BarChef
472 Queen St WBe prepared to be served the most sensational drinks you've ever had ($$$)
- Menu changes every couple of weeks but if you're looking to splurge for a very good drinks experience, definitely give it a try
Some of the best bartenders in the city work at Rush Lane. ($$)
Ask for something custom based on your mood or try their award winner Bloody Caesar.
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Rush Lane
Rush LaneSome of the best bartenders in the city work at Rush Lane. ($$)
Ask for something custom based on your mood or try their award winner Bloody Caesar.
Slightly hidden away but amazing bar if you're looking for something quieter ($)
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The Cloak Bar
488 Wellington St WSlightly hidden away but amazing bar if you're looking for something quieter ($)
Beerbistro
18 King St EInfinite selection of beer and great ambiance ($$)
Close by - if you love beer, definitely take the tour! ($$)
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Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner BlvdClose by - if you love beer, definitely take the tour! ($$)
Great selection of beer ($-$$) - on certain nights they have live music as well!
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Bier Markt
600 King St WGreat selection of beer ($-$$) - on certain nights they have live music as well!
Sightseeing
i-CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdDistillery Historic District
55 Mill StGraffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyHarbourfront
Entertainment & Activities
I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdI-Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays WayTIFF Bell Lightbox
350 King St WComedy - Looking for stand-up, this is the best place in town!
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The Second City Toronto
110 Mercer StComedy - Looking for stand-up, this is the best place in town!
Parks & Nature
Toronto Islands
Trinity - Bellwoods
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WItheater le-Princess of Wales
300 King St WFour Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St WRoy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StRoyal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WI-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park