Chris & Cami's local guidebook
Food scene
Please not that due to COVID -19 restrictions, restaurants may not be open as usual, make sure to call in before you go!
Adorable cafe with friendly staff and magical hidden patio at the back!
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Cafe23
728 Queen St WAdorable cafe with friendly staff and magical hidden patio at the back!
Sud Forno
716 Queen St WItalian pastries, coffee and gelato!
Delicious French bakery and cafe by Trinity Bellwoods Park. Ice cream shop in the summer.
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Nadège Patisserie
780 Queen St WDelicious French bakery and cafe by Trinity Bellwoods Park. Ice cream shop in the summer.
Cool spot for Spanish tapas, great wine & cocktails. Mostly standing room. The carved wood interior is a must see for design lovers!
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Bar Raval
505 College StCool spot for Spanish tapas, great wine & cocktails. Mostly standing room. The carved wood interior is a must see for design lovers!
French diner with cute vintage interiors and updated French classics.
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Le Swan
892 Queen St WFrench diner with cute vintage interiors and updated French classics.
Upscale & modern Italian food in a casual atmosphere, great patio near the park!
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Noce
875 Queen St WUpscale & modern Italian food in a casual atmosphere, great patio near the park!
Vegan restaurant with great food and patio! Also a good spot for Brunch!
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Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street WestVegan restaurant with great food and patio! Also a good spot for Brunch!
Great pasta in a relaxed atmosphere, great patio in the summer.
445 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Terroni
720 Queen St WGreat pasta in a relaxed atmosphere, great patio in the summer.
Thai street food restaurant with great cocktails and fun atmosphere.
25 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Nana
785 Queen St WThai street food restaurant with great cocktails and fun atmosphere.
Bar Isabel
797 College StSpanish tapas, try their famous octopus dish!
Great cocktails, small plates, daily specials and hip hop music. One of our favourite spots for a casual dinner.
164 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
416 Snack Bar
181 Bathurst StGreat cocktails, small plates, daily specials and hip hop music. One of our favourite spots for a casual dinner.
iHalo Krunch
831 Queen St WFamous charcoal ice cream shop! Must try !
Popular micro brewery on the Ossington strip, pick up a few beers and spend a day at Trinity Bellwoods park!
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AvePopular micro brewery on the Ossington strip, pick up a few beers and spend a day at Trinity Bellwoods park!
Pennies
127 Strachan AveGreat patio for afternoon drinks & snacks!
Trendy lunch spot for a glass of wine and French/Mediterranean plates on the patio!
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Manita
210 Ossington AveTrendy lunch spot for a glass of wine and French/Mediterranean plates on the patio!
Amazing brunch spot, definitely a favourite!
Get there early, the wait can be long!
112 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Saving Grace
907 Dundas St WAmazing brunch spot, definitely a favourite!
Get there early, the wait can be long!
Bar Koukla
88 Ossington AvenueTrendy new spot with small Greek plates, great for brunch, lunch & casual dinner!
Local pizza spot serving whole pies or by the slice.
91 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
650 Queen St WLocal pizza spot serving whole pies or by the slice.
Short Turn
Small plates, cocktails & great design!
Shopping
Great shop for jewelry and accessories, the shop hosts many local makers.
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
ZANE
753 Queen St WGreat shop for jewelry and accessories, the shop hosts many local makers.
Stationary store with adorable notepads, cards, pens and Japanese paper. Great for finding gifts!
21 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Paper Place
887 Queen St WStationary store with adorable notepads, cards, pens and Japanese paper. Great for finding gifts!
Best place to shop for cool glassware and other bar accessories
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Cocktail Emporium (the pink store)
972 Queen St WBest place to shop for cool glassware and other bar accessories
Type Books
883 Queen St WGreat neighbourhood bookstore
Sightseeing
All season outdoor market made of shipping containers, which includes shops, restaurant a brewery and outdoor games!
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Stackt
28 Bathurst StAll season outdoor market made of shipping containers, which includes shops, restaurant a brewery and outdoor games!
Great for picnics and walks in the warmer months & catch the cherry blossoms in bloom at the start of spring!
There is a weekly farmer’s market on Tuesdays 3-7pm from May to October.
The park also has a kids play area, a dog park, tennis courts & a community center.
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Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WGreat for picnics and walks in the warmer months & catch the cherry blossoms in bloom at the start of spring!
There is a weekly farmer’s market on Tuesdays 3-7pm from May to October.
The park also has a kids play area, a dog park, tennis courts & a community center.
Take a water taxi from the Queen’s Quay or the ferry at Jack Layton terminal over to the Toronto islands and enjoy a day at the beach with views of the city!
Enjoy Ward’s beach for a family friendly experience or Hanlan’s nude beach for a day of partying!
You can bring your bikes to get around quickly!
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Toronto Islands
Take a water taxi from the Queen’s Quay or the ferry at Jack Layton terminal over to the Toronto islands and enjoy a day at the beach with views of the city!
Enjoy Ward’s beach for a family friendly experience or Hanlan’s nude beach for a day of partying!
You can bring your bikes to get around quickly!
Fun hippie neighbourhood to spend an afternoon, filled with fruit markets, vintage shops & patios to drink + eat!
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Kensington Market
Fun hippie neighbourhood to spend an afternoon, filled with fruit markets, vintage shops & patios to drink + eat!