Food scene
Great drinks and tap beers. Cozy patio at the back.
Try the eggs benedict and the mussels bowl!
165 locals recommend
The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WGreat drinks and tap beers. Cozy patio at the back.
Try the eggs benedict and the mussels bowl!
Baddies
679 Lansdowne AveGreat coffee and light brunch options
Paris Bakery
654 Lansdowne AveDespite the name, it's a Portuguese bakery.
Must try the nata tarts!
Brock Sandwich
1260 Bloor Street WestAmazing sandwiches on the go, don't forget their fries!
Historic market since 1803, with over 120 vendors. You can find everything from food delicacies to gifts shops and art.
1398 locals recommend
St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EHistoric market since 1803, with over 120 vendors. You can find everything from food delicacies to gifts shops and art.
Neighbourhoods
Lots of vintage shops, bistro and cocktail bars. Just few subway stops away from High Park, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
10 locals recommend
Bloordale Village
Lots of vintage shops, bistro and cocktail bars. Just few subway stops away from High Park, the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
Walkable, with a bohemian vibe, draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
1698 locals recommend
Kensington Market
Walkable, with a bohemian vibe, draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1703 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Sightseeing
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkArt Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WRipley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdCasa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdWard's Island has a nice bistro with local food and drinks. You can rent bikes in Centre Island.
1034 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
Ward's Island has a nice bistro with local food and drinks. You can rent bikes in Centre Island.
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StLargest shopping mall, in downtown core.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subways are the best way to get around downtown
Hours of operation on weekdays and Saturdays are approximately 6 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday service approximately 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Taxi numbers are:
(416) 740-2222
(416) 751-5555
Uber available
Don't miss
This is my favourite blog on Toronto's Restaurants:
http://www.chuonthis.ca/
Getting around
UP express trains from the airport to downtown
The Bloor Station is at a 10 minute walk: https://www.upexpress.com/SchedulesStations/BloorStation
Don't miss
Check all events going on in the city at:
https://www.toronto.com/events-calendar/
Don't miss
All live music events in town:
https://concertsto.com/