Guidebook for Toronto West
Food Scene
Excellent tapas and drinks - get there early for a seat as it gets busy after 7pm.
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Bar Isabel
797 College StExcellent tapas and drinks - get there early for a seat as it gets busy after 7pm.
Great Northern Indian cuisine, just a short walk up Crawford Street.
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Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WGreat Northern Indian cuisine, just a short walk up Crawford Street.
This is a great Southern Indian regional restaurant - enjoy a tasty dosa, pani puri, and a local Mill Street brew!
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Madras Masala
796 Bloor St WThis is a great Southern Indian regional restaurant - enjoy a tasty dosa, pani puri, and a local Mill Street brew!
Sam James Coffee Bar
297 Harbord StDelicious coffee, however you like it.
Authentic falafel, shawarma, and more at this local spot on Ossington at College.
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College Falafel
450 Ossington AveAuthentic falafel, shawarma, and more at this local spot on Ossington at College.
Delicious Portuguese cuisine for dine in or takeout: grilled chicken or rotisserie. Weekends they offer cod fish and seafood.
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Churrasqueira do Sardinha
1213 Dundas St WDelicious Portuguese cuisine for dine in or takeout: grilled chicken or rotisserie. Weekends they offer cod fish and seafood.
The best croissant in the city, sourced from Pain Perdu. Also a go-to for cheeses!
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La Fromagerie
868 College StThe best croissant in the city, sourced from Pain Perdu. Also a go-to for cheeses!
An affordable place for lunch or dinner - lots of comfort foods with a healthy twist here!
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Utopia Cafe & Grill
586 College StAn affordable place for lunch or dinner - lots of comfort foods with a healthy twist here!
DaiLo
503 College StAmazing Chinese food and cocktails!
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu
691 Bloor St WTasty Korean tofu restaurant, about 10 minutes walk
Madras Kaapi
870 College StreetTasty South Indian foods and coffee and chai
The Daily Dumpling Wonton Co
792 College StreetAmazingly tasty hand made wontons and other Chinese foods
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.Handmade dumplings (gyoza) and Chinese food
Rol San Restaurant
388 Spadina Ave.Dim Sum every day
La Bartola
588 College StreetVegan Mexican food and incredible cocktails
Cactus Tea and Coffee
682 Bloor Street WestRefreshing bubble teas and drinks
Drinks & Nightlife
Great craft brews and food at this hip brew-pub on Ossington.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveGreat craft brews and food at this hip brew-pub on Ossington.
The Caledonian
856 College StMany types of whiskey!
Sightseeing
Have a picnic after shopping at the Tuesday farmer's market
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WHave a picnic after shopping at the Tuesday farmer's market
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCheck out the modern art and architecture
Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WOutdoor pool with a view of Lake Ontario
Check out some of the best street artist productions in the city
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Graffiti Alley
Graffiti AlleyCheck out some of the best street artist productions in the city
Lake Huron has the largest shore line length of any of the Great Lakes, counting its 30,000 islands.
Ask us about our small lake cabin near Tiverton, Ontario -- a great base for exploring the coast and the Bruce Peninsula.
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Lake Huron
Lake Huron has the largest shore line length of any of the Great Lakes, counting its 30,000 islands.
Ask us about our small lake cabin near Tiverton, Ontario -- a great base for exploring the coast and the Bruce Peninsula.
Neighbourhoods
Great local shops for everything from food to wine, bread, and gifts
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Dundas Street West
Dundas Street WestGreat local shops for everything from food to wine, bread, and gifts
Visit during Pedestrian Sundays for a lively market atmosphere!
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Kensington Market
Visit during Pedestrian Sundays for a lively market atmosphere!
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Biking is a quick way to get around the downtown
Bikeshare is a membership based service with bikes located across the city, an affordable way to have access to bikes without having to own.
Make sure to use a helmet and use bike lanes whenever possible, Toronto drivers can be aggressive.
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CN Tower
Book tickets in advance, especially in peak summer season. You can get to the top for amazing views of the city by making restaurant reservations at 360 and avoid paying for the observation deck admission ticket.
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Harborurfront Centre
Harbourfront Centre offers a lot of arts and cultural programming throughout the year, with various free festivals during the summer months.
Take a ferry to Toronto Island for a day excursion / picnic. Bikes can be rented on the island and there are various beaches and recreation areas.