Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Chill vibe and quality japanese izakaya eats. Love the ramen and the corn!
64 abantu bendawo batusa
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
1330 Dundas Street WestChill vibe and quality japanese izakaya eats. Love the ramen and the corn!
Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St WFancy-ish Italian spot for really good pasta
Fave breakfast spot in the area, get there early on Sat and Sun to avoid waiting in line.
130 abantu bendawo batusa
The Federal
1438 Dundas Street WestFave breakfast spot in the area, get there early on Sat and Sun to avoid waiting in line.
Tucana Coffee
1413 Dundas St WDelish coffee/lattes/teas and treats right beside us.
Antler Kitchen & Bar
1454 Dundas St WLove meat? Try this place!
Love their cupcakes and stuffed croissants. Vegan options avaialble!
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Omg Baked Goodness
1561 Dundas St WLove their cupcakes and stuffed croissants. Vegan options avaialble!
All delish and seriously tasty vegetarian/vegan food. Small menu and no room to sit inside, so take away only.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Veghed
1199 Dundas St WAll delish and seriously tasty vegetarian/vegan food. Small menu and no room to sit inside, so take away only.
OBSESSED with the sweet potato sandwich and the smoothie with pineapple in it.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
The Grow-Op Juice Bar & Eatery
222 Ossington AveOBSESSED with the sweet potato sandwich and the smoothie with pineapple in it.
Odd Seoul is a restaurant after our own heart: dimly lit, old school hip hop blaring and Korean tapas that can only be described as “unruly”. The squash poutine is one of the best dishes created in the history of time, and even before time existed.
87 abantu bendawo batusa
ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveOdd Seoul is a restaurant after our own heart: dimly lit, old school hip hop blaring and Korean tapas that can only be described as “unruly”. The squash poutine is one of the best dishes created in the history of time, and even before time existed.
We love this place so much we are actually thinking of naming our first born after it. Self described as “Asian & Pan-Latin”, whatever that means, we’re (registered trademark of MacDonald’s) lovin’ it! Order the arctic char ceviche, trust us
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Foxley
207 Ossington AveWe love this place so much we are actually thinking of naming our first born after it. Self described as “Asian & Pan-Latin”, whatever that means, we’re (registered trademark of MacDonald’s) lovin’ it! Order the arctic char ceviche, trust us
A slightly ramshackle hipster diner known for its breakfast. What it lacks in ambiance it makes up for in breakfast tacos. Beat the hipster rush and show up early to avoid the long wait, and and cash only :)
86 abantu bendawo batusa
Aunties & Uncles
74 Lippincott StA slightly ramshackle hipster diner known for its breakfast. What it lacks in ambiance it makes up for in breakfast tacos. Beat the hipster rush and show up early to avoid the long wait, and and cash only :)
Do you like the best ever fried chicken? Of course you do, so go here. Its crispy, perfectly spiced, served with some white bread and a tangy dip. Just heaven. Great cocktails too.
44 abantu bendawo batusa
Bar Fancy
1070 Queen St WDo you like the best ever fried chicken? Of course you do, so go here. Its crispy, perfectly spiced, served with some white bread and a tangy dip. Just heaven. Great cocktails too.
Candlelit, high ceilings, kind of post war berlin vibe going on here. Menu is constantly changing and always has something for my most picky of friends, you know the gluten free, vegan types.
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Wallflower
1665 Dundas St WCandlelit, high ceilings, kind of post war berlin vibe going on here. Menu is constantly changing and always has something for my most picky of friends, you know the gluten free, vegan types.
Chicago deep dish pizza. I've only taken down one of these when I've been drunk post bar, but I love the one with Jalapeno and blue cheese.
Double D's
1256 Dundas Street WestChicago deep dish pizza. I've only taken down one of these when I've been drunk post bar, but I love the one with Jalapeno and blue cheese.
Drinks & Nightlife
Midfield Wine Bar
1434 Dundas St WNo fuss wine bar with really tasty tapas style food.
Don’t let the “Tarot Card Reader” sign fool you – this is a bar – not an astrology business. A faux speakeasy cum R&B dance party.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
The Libertine
1307 Dundas St WDon’t let the “Tarot Card Reader” sign fool you – this is a bar – not an astrology business. A faux speakeasy cum R&B dance party.
This place is like Jumanji to get to. Its in a mall, look for the red light, and the old lady selling Dim Sum. Highly recommended for a Sunday day chill
96 abantu bendawo batusa
Cold Tea
1186 Queen Street WestThis place is like Jumanji to get to. Its in a mall, look for the red light, and the old lady selling Dim Sum. Highly recommended for a Sunday day chill
Literally our neighbour. Dark and moody hipster vibe, check it out!
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Unlovable The
Literally our neighbour. Dark and moody hipster vibe, check it out!
More hipster bars. Some seriously good DJs on occasion. About a 5 minute walk away.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Bambis
1265 Dundas St WMore hipster bars. Some seriously good DJs on occasion. About a 5 minute walk away.
The kind of place where the bartender hand carves your ice cube out of a much larger ice cube made from triple distilled glacier water. A dimly lit, classy joint to enjoy a few craft wobbly pops.
145 abantu bendawo batusa
BarChef
472 Queen St WThe kind of place where the bartender hand carves your ice cube out of a much larger ice cube made from triple distilled glacier water. A dimly lit, classy joint to enjoy a few craft wobbly pops.
This place is an emissary of true Toronto values: diversity, hot hipsters, general good vibes. Go for the food, stay for a drink.
164 abantu bendawo batusa
416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StThis place is an emissary of true Toronto values: diversity, hot hipsters, general good vibes. Go for the food, stay for a drink.
Parks & Nature
Bellwoods, a blanket and your bae, and you’ve got yourself a pretty nice little afternoon lined up. The best park in the city for watching people fall off of slacklines, participating in a drumming circle, or just rubbing fruit limaments and noxema over your loved one’s body.
590 abantu bendawo batusa
Trinity - Bellwoods
Bellwoods, a blanket and your bae, and you’ve got yourself a pretty nice little afternoon lined up. The best park in the city for watching people fall off of slacklines, participating in a drumming circle, or just rubbing fruit limaments and noxema over your loved one’s body.
Shopping
One of the best high end boutiques in the hood. You'll find Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, Acne, Yeezy Season and more.
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Jonathan+Olivia
4293 Mountain SquareOne of the best high end boutiques in the hood. You'll find Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, Acne, Yeezy Season and more.
Stole My Heart
1132 Yonge StCute lingerie shop!
Vintage shopping on Dundas is pretty dece but I always find a gem in this shop. Beautifully curated vintage pieces that won't break the bank.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
CHOSEN
1599 Dundas St WVintage shopping on Dundas is pretty dece but I always find a gem in this shop. Beautifully curated vintage pieces that won't break the bank.
Right across the street. One of my favourite vintage shops in Toronto. It's just so well done.
17 abantu bendawo batusa
VSP Consignment
1410 Dundas St WRight across the street. One of my favourite vintage shops in Toronto. It's just so well done.
Entertainment & Activities
Honestly, truly, this would be a nightmare for me. I’d end up breaking both of my arms. But alas, I feel like I had to include something for those active types. An indoor bike park that features over 100,000 square feet of obstacles to “shred” on. It also has a sponge pit and cross-country loop!
Joyride 150 Indoor Bike Park
150 Bullock DrHonestly, truly, this would be a nightmare for me. I’d end up breaking both of my arms. But alas, I feel like I had to include something for those active types. An indoor bike park that features over 100,000 square feet of obstacles to “shred” on. It also has a sponge pit and cross-country loop!