Guidebook for Toronto
Shopping
Whole Foods Market
1860 Bayview AveHealthy wholesome food & good coffee
Largest liquor store in Ontario located in beautifully renovated old Summer Hill Train Station. Also closest liquor/beer store to apartment, 5min walk.
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Largest liquor store in Ontario located in beautifully renovated old Summer Hill Train Station. Also closest liquor/beer store to apartment, 5min walk.
Loblaws food market in lower level. Also book stores, theater, high end shopping and LCBO.
40 locals recommend
Manulife Centre
55 Bloor St WLoblaws food market in lower level. Also book stores, theater, high end shopping and LCBO.
Yorkville
High end boutiques & galleries
Pedestrian Sunday's, always something to see, hear and do in Kensington. 2 Metro stops or a short walk from the apartment
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Pedestrian Sunday's, always something to see, hear and do in Kensington. 2 Metro stops or a short walk from the apartment
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Food Scene
Rose and Sons
176 Dupont StTop ten breakfasts in Toronto
Top sandwiches in the city, but they do sell out! Late breakfast sandwiches on the weekends
22 locals recommend
Black Camel
4 Crescent RdTop sandwiches in the city, but they do sell out! Late breakfast sandwiches on the weekends
Le Petit Gourmet
1064 Yonge StBudget friendly simple french breakfast and bakery
Joso's
202 Davenport RdUpscale seafood
One of top long time french restaurants in Toronto, cozy and unsuspecting this place has been doing amazing french cuisine for generations
34 locals recommend
Le Paradis
166 Bedford RdOne of top long time french restaurants in Toronto, cozy and unsuspecting this place has been doing amazing french cuisine for generations
Playa Cabana
111 Dupont StSolid choice for excellent sit in fresh Mexican food
Terroni
720 Queen St WTop-notch family Italian
The Croissant Tree
625 Church StBig open breakfast and coffee lounge
The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WBest burgers in town
Drinks & Nightlife
The Pilot
22 Cumberland StNice spot all around, but awesome jazz for free on Saturday afternoons
142 Cumberland St
142 Cumberland StreetHemmingway's Bar
The Roof Lounge
4 Avenue RoadThe Rebel House
1068 Yonge StreetLocal watering hole, great food menu and breakfast too
Duke of York
39 Prince Arthur AvePlain & simple pub fare
The Bedford Academy
36 Prince Arthur AveFancy drinks & beer garden
Silver Dollar Room
486 Spadina AvenuePrenup Pub
191 College StTop beer selection, mostly Belgian and European 70 beers on tap, good pub fare.
Sightseeing
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma & great views of the city!
Getting Around
Rosedale Station
Closest subway stn 5min walk through the park.
Bay station
1240 Bay St.2nd closest subway stop 7min walk
St George Station
Arts & Culture
Even the building is stunning and interesting not to mention whatever exhibits you may happen to catch
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkEven the building is stunning and interesting not to mention whatever exhibits you may happen to catch
My favourite library, amazing spaces for work & people watching
88 locals recommend
Toronto Public Library - Toronto Reference Library
789 Yonge StMy favourite library, amazing spaces for work & people watching
Cozy streetscape with a few interesting cafe's, record shop, art, music
23 locals recommend
Baldwin Village
Cozy streetscape with a few interesting cafe's, record shop, art, music
Entertainment & Activities
Annex Billiards Club
507 Bloor St WBest local pool and snooker hall, budget friendly and lively
Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St W