Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great Fish Tacos (or ribs if you're so inclined) and lovely management!
8 locals recommend
The Combine Eatery
162 Danforth AveGreat Fish Tacos (or ribs if you're so inclined) and lovely management!
Athens Pastries
509 Danforth AveBest spinach and cheese pies; the filo pastry is soooo flaky!
Crema Coffee Co.
508 Danforth AveGood lattes
Dolce Gelato
414 Danforth AveIt's Gelato heaven.
Mad Dog Cafe
817 Gerrard St ENice family breakfast.
This is a really wonderful place for coffee and people watching - great front patio seating 3 out of 4 seasons ... Comfy leather chairs for indoors with a paper. Lovely staff!
159 locals recommend
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveThis is a really wonderful place for coffee and people watching - great front patio seating 3 out of 4 seasons ... Comfy leather chairs for indoors with a paper. Lovely staff!
There's a reason there is almost always a line-up! Get the chicken Gyros to go - one of the best deals in town.
56 locals recommend
Messini Authentic Gyros
445 Danforth AveThere's a reason there is almost always a line-up! Get the chicken Gyros to go - one of the best deals in town.
Aprile Bambina Cucina
1054 Gerrard Street EastWorth the walk or drive. Homemade Pizzas, pastas and more.
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveGood variety and trendy vibe.
Good Indian within easy walk - although the best is to be had in Little India around Gerrard and Coxwell.
11 locals recommend
Sher-E-Punjab
351 Danforth AveGood Indian within easy walk - although the best is to be had in Little India around Gerrard and Coxwell.
I'm told this place has THE BEST souvlaki skewers to-go. Go figure.
16 locals recommend
Square-Boy Drive-In
875 Danforth AveI'm told this place has THE BEST souvlaki skewers to-go. Go figure.
Essentials
Everything you need at good prices, minimal packaging. Remember to bring a bag.
33 locals recommend
Strictly Bulk
924 Bloor St WEverything you need at good prices, minimal packaging. Remember to bring a bag.
When you need a grocery store - this one still has a small town, personal feel to it, and they deliver.
104 locals recommend
Foodland - Toronto
623 Danforth AveWhen you need a grocery store - this one still has a small town, personal feel to it, and they deliver.
Different vibe from the Big Carrot, but just as serious about their health foods and supplements.
9 locals recommend
Healthy Planet Danforth
568 Danforth AveDifferent vibe from the Big Carrot, but just as serious about their health foods and supplements.
The only place in Toronto to get lobster, really!!! And he has lots of other fresh seafood. Very knowledgeable.
Bill's Lobster Fish Market
599 Gerrard Street EastThe only place in Toronto to get lobster, really!!! And he has lots of other fresh seafood. Very knowledgeable.
For anything alcoholic - this store is one reason I like the state controlled sale of liquor. Good selection
44 locals recommend
LCBO Toronto-Central
For anything alcoholic - this store is one reason I like the state controlled sale of liquor. Good selection
Lovely meats, knowledgeable staff; will cut to order but also stock prepped.
18 locals recommend
The Meat Department
207 Danforth AveLovely meats, knowledgeable staff; will cut to order but also stock prepped.
Everything Else
Re: Reading2
2036 Queen St EGood selection of used books and CD's, DVD's; current titles and classics
CNE, Molson Amphitheatre, Medieval Times, Musik, etc- take Subway Line 2 west to Bathurst Station, connect with the Bathurst Streetcar south to Fleet St., or Dufferin Stn and bus south.
188 locals recommend
Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdCNE, Molson Amphitheatre, Medieval Times, Musik, etc- take Subway Line 2 west to Bathurst Station, connect with the Bathurst Streetcar south to Fleet St., or Dufferin Stn and bus south.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to take the kids or just walk. Organic Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings late May to early October.
73 locals recommend
Withrow Park
725 Logan AveGreat place to take the kids or just walk. Organic Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings late May to early October.
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One of the world's best museums - in spite of the Crystal Monstrosity!
Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StPretty spot and not too crowded.
Shopping
If you must go to a mall - it's nearby, has a Staples (office supplies) and Radio Shack (electronics)
65 locals recommend
Gerrard Square Shopping Centre
1000 Gerrard St EIf you must go to a mall - it's nearby, has a Staples (office supplies) and Radio Shack (electronics)
Yorkville Avenue
Yorkville AvenueFun place to browse and people watch.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful Gallery for Group of Seven, Krieghoff, Henry Moore and more. Frank Restaurant is lovely.
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WWonderful Gallery for Group of Seven, Krieghoff, Henry Moore and more. Frank Restaurant is lovely.
Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St WEasy subway access, rain or shine
Alliance Cinemas - The Beach
1651 Queen St EOut of the way, reduced ticket prices
How perfect to be able to walk to a concert and stumble home afterwards without need of taxi or transit. Terrific venue for interesting concerts,
23 locals recommend
The Music Hall
147 Danforth AvenueHow perfect to be able to walk to a concert and stumble home afterwards without need of taxi or transit. Terrific venue for interesting concerts,
Sightseeing
The Beaches
Great Boardwalk, sand, swimming (yes!), beach volleyball.
Great walking and biking. It's a looooong walk! Only open to the public on weekends and holidays.
106 locals recommend
Tommy Thompson Park
1 Leslie StGreat walking and biking. It's a looooong walk! Only open to the public on weekends and holidays.