Guidebook for Toronto

Natalie
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

I'm in love with their americanos and nostalgic decor. They use exclusively Kona beans from Hawaii. This is for the serious coffee drinker and occasional sipper alike. SO GOOD!!!
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Hula Girl Espresso Boutique
2473 Dundas St W
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I'm in love with their americanos and nostalgic decor. They use exclusively Kona beans from Hawaii. This is for the serious coffee drinker and occasional sipper alike. SO GOOD!!!
This is my favourite pizza delivery place. Soooo good! Have it delivered home and enjoy. :-)
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Pizzaville
375 Howden Blvd
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This is my favourite pizza delivery place. Soooo good! Have it delivered home and enjoy. :-)
Cheap lunch specials and veggie options.
Osaka Sushi Japanese Restaurant
1620 Bloor St W
Cheap lunch specials and veggie options.
More than pub food, this joint has a fantastic menu. Their fried pickles and fried chicken are out of this world. Great selection of interesting brews. Peculiar mugshots decorate the walls.
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The Mugshot Tavern
1729 Bloor St W
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More than pub food, this joint has a fantastic menu. Their fried pickles and fried chicken are out of this world. Great selection of interesting brews. Peculiar mugshots decorate the walls.
Seriously amazing vegan comfort food. You won't believe there's no meat or dairy here.
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The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St W
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Seriously amazing vegan comfort food. You won't believe there's no meat or dairy here.
When you are hungry for a big slice of 'za, this is the place to go. Walking distance and oh so delicious. They also deliver.
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King Slice
1598 Bloor St W
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When you are hungry for a big slice of 'za, this is the place to go. Walking distance and oh so delicious. They also deliver.
Honestly, this is so delicious, it is worth the price tag. If you love meaty BBQ, drop by to pick up a lunch deal, or take your sweetie on a dinner date! Call for evening reservations.
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Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles Ave
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Honestly, this is so delicious, it is worth the price tag. If you love meaty BBQ, drop by to pick up a lunch deal, or take your sweetie on a dinner date! Call for evening reservations.
A Tex-Mex diner, this is my favourite brunch spot in the city! I always order the Huevos Divorciados, a masterpiece of eggs, tortillas, and red and green salsas. Order half salad/half fries.
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Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St W
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A Tex-Mex diner, this is my favourite brunch spot in the city! I always order the Huevos Divorciados, a masterpiece of eggs, tortillas, and red and green salsas. Order half salad/half fries.
This fantastic little bakery features soups and sandwiches that are to die for. Don't leave without trying a chocolate coconut macaroon! I mean it.
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Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe
2232 Bloor St W
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This fantastic little bakery features soups and sandwiches that are to die for. Don't leave without trying a chocolate coconut macaroon! I mean it.
I highly recommend making a reservation at the 360 for a nice lunch with a friend or a romantic dinner out! This revolving restaurant does a full 360 in one hour! Includes free lift up the CN Tower!
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The Jerk Joint
238 Queen St W
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I highly recommend making a reservation at the 360 for a nice lunch with a friend or a romantic dinner out! This revolving restaurant does a full 360 in one hour! Includes free lift up the CN Tower!
For sausage snobs and hot dog fiends! Also includes an impressive craft beer menu. Not the cheapest, but oh so yummy!
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WVRST
609 King St W
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For sausage snobs and hot dog fiends! Also includes an impressive craft beer menu. Not the cheapest, but oh so yummy!
Best nachos in town and cheap beer specials. This dirty, graffitied college bar is cheap and cheerful, but not the cleanest.
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Sneaky Dee's
431 College St
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Best nachos in town and cheap beer specials. This dirty, graffitied college bar is cheap and cheerful, but not the cleanest.
The epitome of hipster cafes, this small restaurant may not look like much on the outside, but have one of their sandwiches, muffins, or breakfast biscuits, and you'll be in love. Wine, beer, Caesars.
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Saving Gigi
859 Bloor St W
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The epitome of hipster cafes, this small restaurant may not look like much on the outside, but have one of their sandwiches, muffins, or breakfast biscuits, and you'll be in love. Wine, beer, Caesars.
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! If you need food or coffee, it's late, and all else fails, you can always rely on McDonald's. So close to home and always open. Great for early airport trips.
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2365 Dundas Street West
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! If you need food or coffee, it's late, and all else fails, you can always rely on McDonald's. So close to home and always open. Great for early airport trips.
If all else fails, this coffee shop is open 24 hours a day. They also have fairly edible and affordable sandwiches and sweets if you're in a pinch.
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Tim Hortons
120 Fort York Blvd
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If all else fails, this coffee shop is open 24 hours a day. They also have fairly edible and affordable sandwiches and sweets if you're in a pinch.
Decent wood-burning oven pizza.
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Mattachioni
1617 Dupont St
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Decent wood-burning oven pizza.
Go for the afternoon tea service with fancy sandwiches and cakes. It's not too pricy (around $30/person), and it's right next to the Humber Trail for a long walk before or after.
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Old Mill Toronto Hotel
9 Old Mill Rd
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Go for the afternoon tea service with fancy sandwiches and cakes. It's not too pricy (around $30/person), and it's right next to the Humber Trail for a long walk before or after.
The food here is not the greatest, but that's not why you go. You go because it's right in the middle of High Park, so it's the perfect pit stop for a coffee or ice cream before or after your walk through the park and/or visit to the park zoo.
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The Grenadier Cafe
200 Parkside Dr
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The food here is not the greatest, but that's not why you go. You go because it's right in the middle of High Park, so it's the perfect pit stop for a coffee or ice cream before or after your walk through the park and/or visit to the park zoo.
Very noisy restaurant that is almost always full for dinner. You can wait for a table, or they will call you when your table is ready after you've checked in. Despite this setback, their wood-burning-oven pizzas are delicious! I recommend the eggplant pizza or arugula pizza. Try going at lunchtime for a much quieter atmosphere and guaranteed table. No reservations.
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
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Very noisy restaurant that is almost always full for dinner. You can wait for a table, or they will call you when your table is ready after you've checked in. Despite this setback, their wood-burning-oven pizzas are delicious! I recommend the eggplant pizza or arugula pizza. Try going at lunchtime for a much quieter atmosphere and guaranteed table. No reservations.

Essentials

For cheap groceries, this is the place to go.
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FreshCo
2330 Eglinton Ave W
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For cheap groceries, this is the place to go.
Steps away from home, this neighbourhood gym has everything you need for your workout. Try a free week pass before signing up.
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Bloor Street Fitness & Boxing 24/7
2295 Dundas St W
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Steps away from home, this neighbourhood gym has everything you need for your workout. Try a free week pass before signing up.

Shopping

I can provide you with some toiletries, but for a wider selection, this place has you covered.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave W
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I can provide you with some toiletries, but for a wider selection, this place has you covered.
For last minute gifts, cards, handmade accessories, and novelty items. Ranges from cheap to expensive.
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Scout
1140 Queen St E
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For last minute gifts, cards, handmade accessories, and novelty items. Ranges from cheap to expensive.

Everything Else

Grab some beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy in the backyard.
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
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Grab some beers or a bottle of wine to enjoy in the backyard.
A hardcore Bikram hot yoga class that is strangely both challenging and relaxing at the same time.
Active Yoga
2281 Dundas Street West
A hardcore Bikram hot yoga class that is strangely both challenging and relaxing at the same time.
This studio offers pay-per-class yoga.
Yoga Village
240 Roncesvalles Ave
This studio offers pay-per-class yoga.
I recommend the off-leash dog park to go see other people's doggies run wild and play! Then, head down to the zoo or to walk by the pond. If you are here in the summer, they sometimes have live Shakespeare theatre in the outdoor amphitheater, and it's pay-what-you-can.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St W
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I recommend the off-leash dog park to go see other people's doggies run wild and play! Then, head down to the zoo or to walk by the pond. If you are here in the summer, they sometimes have live Shakespeare theatre in the outdoor amphitheater, and it's pay-what-you-can.
A nice walk not to far from home. Great view of Lake Ontario. Bring your swimsuit and towel and hang out at the beaches.
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Sunnyside Boardwalk
Sunnyside Boardwalk
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A nice walk not to far from home. Great view of Lake Ontario. Bring your swimsuit and towel and hang out at the beaches.
This place has a fantastic farmer's market. Check the Internet first to see if it's open.
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Don Valley Brick Works Park
550 Bayview Ave
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This place has a fantastic farmer's market. Check the Internet first to see if it's open.

Sightseeing

This Toronto landmark is a must see! It's pricey to go up the tower, but well worth it! Even better, avoid paying for the lift when you go dine at the 360 revolving restaurant! So nice!
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CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
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This Toronto landmark is a must see! It's pricey to go up the tower, but well worth it! Even better, avoid paying for the lift when you go dine at the 360 revolving restaurant! So nice!
Though expensive, this aquarium is so amazing and beautiful and worth it, especially on a gloomy day when you don't want to be walking outside. Kids and adults love it.
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
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Though expensive, this aquarium is so amazing and beautiful and worth it, especially on a gloomy day when you don't want to be walking outside. Kids and adults love it.
This area is so beautiful for a walk on a sunny day.
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Grenadier Pond
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This area is so beautiful for a walk on a sunny day.
Admittedly very far from home and outside of Toronto, this park has, however, spectacular cliffs and views of Lake Ontario.
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Scarborough Crescent Park
61 Undercliff Dr
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Admittedly very far from home and outside of Toronto, this park has, however, spectacular cliffs and views of Lake Ontario.
Their guided tour is quite a lot of fun, and their pilsner is my personal favourite.
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Steam Whistle Brewing
255 Bremner Blvd
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Their guided tour is quite a lot of fun, and their pilsner is my personal favourite.

Entertainment & Activities

Free admission! This outdoor zoo is small but always entertaining. It makes for a great walk on a nice day.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St W
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Free admission! This outdoor zoo is small but always entertaining. It makes for a great walk on a nice day.

Getting Around

I highly recommend the UP Train for going to and from the airport. The Bloor station is so close to our place, and it takes only 20 minutes to get to Pearson Airport, Terminal 1.
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UP Express Bloor Station
1456 Bloor St W
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I highly recommend the UP Train for going to and from the airport. The Bloor station is so close to our place, and it takes only 20 minutes to get to Pearson Airport, Terminal 1.