Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
The best brunch, with gluten-free and vegan options too, including the best dairy-free cheese in town. My favourites are their huevos divorciados and peanut butter smoothies.
57 locals recommend
Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St WThe best brunch, with gluten-free and vegan options too, including the best dairy-free cheese in town. My favourites are their huevos divorciados and peanut butter smoothies.
Great dinners, on the pricier side. Not many vegetarian options, but at least two seafood mains a night. And the staff are the sweetest––when I got my wisdom teeth removed, they gave me mashed potatoes on the house.
23 locals recommend
The Westerly Kitchen & Bar
413 Roncesvalles AvenueGreat dinners, on the pricier side. Not many vegetarian options, but at least two seafood mains a night. And the staff are the sweetest––when I got my wisdom teeth removed, they gave me mashed potatoes on the house.
Lit Espresso Bar
221 Roncesvalles AveGood coffee, relaxed environment, tasty paninis.
Great working environment. For $5, enjoy unlimited drip coffee for as long as you're in the café.
21 locals recommend
Extra Butter Coffee
283 Roncesvalles AveGreat working environment. For $5, enjoy unlimited drip coffee for as long as you're in the café.
My go-to for late-night mussels, fries and cocktails. They also do dinner really well and have a kids' menu. Dishes are labeled for vegan, gluten- and dairy-free diets. On the pricier side.
91 locals recommend
The Ace
231A Roncesvalles AveMy go-to for late-night mussels, fries and cocktails. They also do dinner really well and have a kids' menu. Dishes are labeled for vegan, gluten- and dairy-free diets. On the pricier side.
The ultimate greasy spoon diner. They also do good souvlaki and fish & chips. Easy on the wallet.
16 locals recommend
Aris Place
229 Roncesvalles AveThe ultimate greasy spoon diner. They also do good souvlaki and fish & chips. Easy on the wallet.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Roncy Public
390 Roncesvalles AveFun cocktails in a low-key environment.
The Local Pub
396 Roncesvalles AveClassic pub food, friendly staff.
Live music most nights of the week. Lots of folk, jazz and blues musicians, many of them local.
53 locals recommend
Hugh's Room Live
296 Dundas St WLive music most nights of the week. Lots of folk, jazz and blues musicians, many of them local.
Everything Else
Amazing independent cinema showing cult classics, Hollywood hits, foreign films and more! Two screenings on weeknights, four on weekends. $11 tickets, $8 for students/seniors.
116 locals recommend
The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles AveAmazing independent cinema showing cult classics, Hollywood hits, foreign films and more! Two screenings on weeknights, four on weekends. $11 tickets, $8 for students/seniors.
Wonderful green space for running, biking, picnics or simply strolling. There's a zoo, a skating rink, a museum and in the summer, outdoor theatre. Check out The Grenadier Café for cheap breakfasts.
1205 locals recommend
High Park
1873 Bloor St WWonderful green space for running, biking, picnics or simply strolling. There's a zoo, a skating rink, a museum and in the summer, outdoor theatre. Check out The Grenadier Café for cheap breakfasts.
Do not swim in Lake Ontario, but the boardwalk and nearby Martin Goodman Trail are great for running and cycling. Sunnyside Pool is a great outdoor swimming pool in the summer, too.
128 locals recommend
Sunnyside Beach
Do not swim in Lake Ontario, but the boardwalk and nearby Martin Goodman Trail are great for running and cycling. Sunnyside Pool is a great outdoor swimming pool in the summer, too.
Smaller park and playground, plus a farmer's market on Mondays, 3-7 p.m. (it heads inside in the winter).
35 locals recommend
Sorauren Avenue Park
289 Sorauren AveSmaller park and playground, plus a farmer's market on Mondays, 3-7 p.m. (it heads inside in the winter).
Essentials
The closest greengrocer to the house. Good selection of produce.
135 locals recommend
Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AveThe closest greengrocer to the house. Good selection of produce.
Wide selection of cheeses, plus baguettes, spreads and other snacks. Order by weight so you get exactly what you need.
26 locals recommend
Thin Blue Line Cheese
93 Roncesvalles AveWide selection of cheeses, plus baguettes, spreads and other snacks. Order by weight so you get exactly what you need.
Excellent selection of fresh and frozen seafood, including oysters. Each purchase comes with a complementary lemon or lime!
27 locals recommend
De La Mer
291 Roncesvalles AveExcellent selection of fresh and frozen seafood, including oysters. Each purchase comes with a complementary lemon or lime!
Fresh bread and tasty pastries! Loaves are discounted after 6 p.m.
42 locals recommend
Hot Oven Bakery
2226 Bloor St WFresh bread and tasty pastries! Loaves are discounted after 6 p.m.
The nearest full grocery store. Very convenient but on the pricier side.
39 locals recommend
Sobeys Urban Fresh High Park
199 Roncesvalles AveThe nearest full grocery store. Very convenient but on the pricier side.
Gorgeous space to work and read. Many kids' programs too.
12 locals recommend
Toronto Public Library - High Park Branch
228 Roncesvalles AveGorgeous space to work and read. Many kids' programs too.
Carries a good variety of bulk foods, from rice and quinoa to chocolate covered almonds and dried apricots. Good selection of soy milk, gluten-free bread and other food for dietary restrictions.
20 locals recommend
Evergreen Natural Foods
161 Roncesvalles AveCarries a good variety of bulk foods, from rice and quinoa to chocolate covered almonds and dried apricots. Good selection of soy milk, gluten-free bread and other food for dietary restrictions.
Local butcher with good selection of meats and prepared dishes.
19 locals recommend
Rowe Farms - Roncesvalles
105 Roncesvalles AveLocal butcher with good selection of meats and prepared dishes.
Nearest place to buy alcohol. Good selection of Ontario wines but note they don't sell beer or spirits.
139 Roncesvalles Ave
139 Roncesvalles AvenueNearest place to buy alcohol. Good selection of Ontario wines but note they don't sell beer or spirits.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.A full-range liquor store.