Mina and Mira's Guide to King West

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Mina and Mira's Guide to King West

Neighbourhoods

King West has many of the best restaurants and cafes in Toronto and definitely the best night life.
204 locals recommend
King Street West
King Street West
204 locals recommend
King West has many of the best restaurants and cafes in Toronto and definitely the best night life.

Our Favourite Eats

($$$$) Rated the best restaurant in Canada, this is a Michelin star experience. Getting a reservation is tough, but worth the effort.
66 locals recommend
Alo
163 Spadina Ave.
66 locals recommend
($$$$) Rated the best restaurant in Canada, this is a Michelin star experience. Getting a reservation is tough, but worth the effort.
($$) Simply the best Thai food in the city. Try the Massaman Curry or the Pad Grao Prao. Or choose a staple like the Chicken Pad Thai.
266 locals recommend
PAI
18 Duncan St
266 locals recommend
($$) Simply the best Thai food in the city. Try the Massaman Curry or the Pad Grao Prao. Or choose a staple like the Chicken Pad Thai.
($$) Authentic, flavourful Thai food. Worth a visit or even just ordering take-out.
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte St
199 locals recommend
($$) Authentic, flavourful Thai food. Worth a visit or even just ordering take-out.
($$$) Asian fusion by renowned chef, Susur Lee. You must try the 19-ingredient salad (Singaporean-Style Signature Slaw). I know what you're thinking... "how good can a salad be?"...trust me, it's a wonderful dish.
230 locals recommend
Lee
497 King St W
230 locals recommend
($$$) Asian fusion by renowned chef, Susur Lee. You must try the 19-ingredient salad (Singaporean-Style Signature Slaw). I know what you're thinking... "how good can a salad be?"...trust me, it's a wonderful dish.
($$$) Tasty, upscale Spanish Tapas
120 locals recommend
Patria
478 King St W
120 locals recommend
($$$) Tasty, upscale Spanish Tapas
($$) Real Italian food with fresh ingredients
395 locals recommend
Gusto 101
101 Portland St
395 locals recommend
($$) Real Italian food with fresh ingredients
($$$) This restaurant is hidden down an alley on King. Even with Google Maps its hard to find! Worth the effort though as they make unique Peruvian food. The ceviche is amazing!
18 locals recommend
Penelope Restaurant
225 King St W
18 locals recommend
($$$) This restaurant is hidden down an alley on King. Even with Google Maps its hard to find! Worth the effort though as they make unique Peruvian food. The ceviche is amazing!
($) Casual place making the best tacos.
142 locals recommend
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St W
142 locals recommend
($) Casual place making the best tacos.
($) Amazing Porchetta sandwiches and just as good fried chicken sandwiches. Great for lunch, dinner, or a late night calorific snack.
53 locals recommend
Porchetta & Co
825 Dundas St W
53 locals recommend
($) Amazing Porchetta sandwiches and just as good fried chicken sandwiches. Great for lunch, dinner, or a late night calorific snack.
($) Fresh and delicious Sushi, right on your doorstep! People travel across the city to buy sushi from here. A really tasty and affordable lunch or dinner.
14 locals recommend
Kibo Sushi King
36 Charlotte St
14 locals recommend
($) Fresh and delicious Sushi, right on your doorstep! People travel across the city to buy sushi from here. A really tasty and affordable lunch or dinner.
($$) You can get a traditional pork or beef sausage here, but ever try elk or deer sausage? This place makes the best sausages and has an amazing selection of beer. Try the duck fat fries too!
198 locals recommend
WVRST
609 King St W
198 locals recommend
($$) You can get a traditional pork or beef sausage here, but ever try elk or deer sausage? This place makes the best sausages and has an amazing selection of beer. Try the duck fat fries too!

Sightseeing

2071 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner Blvd
2071 locals recommend
3509 locals recommend
CN Tower
290 Bremner Blvd
3509 locals recommend
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
1698 locals recommend
1459 locals recommend
Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way
1459 locals recommend
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.
600 locals recommend

Cafes & Coffee

Beautiful cafe with great tea, coffee, and baked treats. Try the Chocolate Walnut cookies...you may faint from how good these are.
65 locals recommend
Le Gourmand
152 Spadina Ave.
65 locals recommend
The absolute best chocolate makers in the city. Try any and all of their chocolate, but don’t leave without trying the Spicy Mayan hot chocolate shot (get the shot specifically)…just trust us, its amazing.
104 locals recommend
Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House Lane
104 locals recommend
The absolute best chocolate makers in the city. Try any and all of their chocolate, but don’t leave without trying the Spicy Mayan hot chocolate shot (get the shot specifically)…just trust us, its amazing.
Rich desserts and excellent hot chocolate in a beuatiful atmosphere. And the best part is they are open late!
14 locals recommend
CACAO 70 Eatery
28 Gristmill Lane
14 locals recommend
Rich desserts and excellent hot chocolate in a beuatiful atmosphere. And the best part is they are open late!

Nearby Grocery Stores

56 locals recommend
Mike's Independent City Market Toronto
111 Peter St
56 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen Street West
6 locals recommend
92 locals recommend
Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.
92 locals recommend

Pharmacy

For any medications, cosmetics, and staples like milk and eggs.
515 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St W
515 locals recommend
For any medications, cosmetics, and staples like milk and eggs.