Guidebook for Toronto
Drinks & Nightlife
Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St EGreat music and ambiance. Very lively.
Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St ELively atmosphere with dancing
Great spot just up the street! Has a stage for live events as well.
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Vatican Gift Shop
1047 Gerrard St EGreat spot just up the street! Has a stage for live events as well.
Great gastropub in Cabbagetown. Great selection of beer and food.
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House on Parliament
454 Parliament StGreat gastropub in Cabbagetown. Great selection of beer and food.
Poor Romeo
1029 Gerrard St ENice bar with a great menu and will show sports
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WI-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkCrow's Theatre
345 Carlaw AveTheatre Passe Muraille
16 Ryerson AveEvery play I have seen here has been great
Essentials
Food Basics
1000 Gerrard St E Has everything you need and is close by
Meating On Queen
1160 Queen St EExcellent butcher
Loblaws
585 Queen St WMore expensive but higher quality than Food Basics
A little far away (there are many dry cleaners closer), but these guys are the absolute best. Very knowledgable and everything is done on-site.
Canadian Drycleaners
1597 Queen St EA little far away (there are many dry cleaners closer), but these guys are the absolute best. Very knowledgable and everything is done on-site.
Walmart Gerrard Square (Toronto) Store
1000 Gerrard St ELCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Liquor Store
Great matrial arts training gym (Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ) as well as a large weight training and fitness area.
Primal MMA Academy
388 Carlaw AveGreat matrial arts training gym (Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ) as well as a large weight training and fitness area.
Torq Ride
536 Eastern AveSpinning
Kristapsons' Smoked Salmon
1095 Queen St EExcellent smoked salmon (this is all they do)
Groceries. Better quality than Food Basics and less expensive than Loblaws
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Dave & Charlotte's No Frills
449 Carlaw AvenueGroceries. Better quality than Food Basics and less expensive than Loblaws
Food Scene
Great Burger Kitchen
1056 Gerrard Street EastExcellent burgers and poutine
Sushi Mugen
1105 Queen St EExcellent sushi. Try a Poke Bowl.
The Real Jerk Restaurant
842 Gerrard Street EastGreat Rotis and Jerk Chicken
Ed's Real Scoop - Leslieville
920 Queen St EVery good local ice cream
Brick Street Bakery
255 Logan AveExcellent bread and pastries
Com Tam Vietnamese Cuisine
1018 Gerrard St EDelicious Pho and Bun
Udupi Palace
1423 Gerrard St EGreat south indian food, particularly the dosas
La Paella
1146 Queen St EExcellent tapas and paella
Dineen Outpost
1042 Gerrard St ELovely atmosphere, just up the street!
Pizza Pide
949 Gerrard St EDelicious Turkish-style pizzas. A must try.
KINTON RAMEN
668 Bloor St WGreat ramen
Crown Princess Fine Dining
3600 Victoria Park AvenueSome of the best Dim Sum
Outstanding Middle Eastern food. If you like chicken, get the Tawuk. And get a labni to share.
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Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street EastOutstanding Middle Eastern food. If you like chicken, get the Tawuk. And get a labni to share.
Baldini Restaurant
1012 Queen St ELovely quaint and cozy Italian restaurant
Nodo Leslieville
1192 Queen St EExcellent Italian food
Parks & Nature
Iphakethe yaseGreenwood
150 Greenwood AveBig park with ice skating and a pool
The Beaches
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StBeautiful big park with a lovely view of the city
Entertainment & Activities
Looking Glass Adventures
2944 Danforth AveAn escape room. Lots of fun!
I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdFairly expensive, but worthwhile
The Rock Oasis Inc
388 Carlaw AveComplete indoor rock climbing facility
Shopping
Gerrard Square Shopping Centre
1000 Gerrard St E
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StLarge buzzing shopping mall downtown