Francine's Guidebook

Francine
Francine's Guidebook

Fave food and drink spots in the hood

Cute watering hole with live music on certain evenings. They make a killer whiskey sour and have great small plates and burgers. Great ambiance and bar.
107 recommandé par les habitants
The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St W
107 recommandé par les habitants
Cute watering hole with live music on certain evenings. They make a killer whiskey sour and have great small plates and burgers. Great ambiance and bar.
The best fried chicken in Toronto (maybe I’m exagerating but it’s gooood). Chill bistro pub with good patio.
Century Park Tavern
33 Powerhouse Street
The best fried chicken in Toronto (maybe I’m exagerating but it’s gooood). Chill bistro pub with good patio.
Great pizza if you’re in the mood to eat in. Splurge on the black garlic dipping sauce.
Blondies Pizza - Junction
2486 Dundas Street West
Great pizza if you’re in the mood to eat in. Splurge on the black garlic dipping sauce.
Just a great classic pizza and they deliver. Jalapeño and pepperoni is our go-to! Great value.
Juniors Pizzeria
2243 Dundas Street West
Just a great classic pizza and they deliver. Jalapeño and pepperoni is our go-to! Great value.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Parallel
217 Geary Ave
48 recommandé par les habitants
Terroni Sud Forno Produzione e Spaccio (Spaccio West)
128A Sterling Road
This is one of my favourite restaurants in the hood. Great patio and shared plates.
Dotty's
1588 Dupont Street
This is one of my favourite restaurants in the hood. Great patio and shared plates.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Lucia | Toronto | Italian Dining
1595 Dupont St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Paradise Grapevine Winery
This is my fave spot to grab a coffee during the day and cocktail at night. This is a biased review because my husband is co-owner of this amazing natural wine/cocktail bar. It also has a great patio. They serve small bites as well.
Doc’s Green Door Lounge
This is my fave spot to grab a coffee during the day and cocktail at night. This is a biased review because my husband is co-owner of this amazing natural wine/cocktail bar. It also has a great patio. They serve small bites as well.

Food scene

Not exactly in the hood but not too far of a cab ride. This French bistro has an incredible seasonal menu- sharing plates, incredible chicken and great vibes and cocktails.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Bernhardt's
202 Dovercourt Road
10 recommandé par les habitants
Not exactly in the hood but not too far of a cab ride. This French bistro has an incredible seasonal menu- sharing plates, incredible chicken and great vibes and cocktails.
If you’re looking to treat yourself to beautiful Spanish tapas, this is your place. In my top favourite restaurants in Toronto. Not walking distance but worth the Uber or transit.
232 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Isabel
797 College St
232 recommandé par les habitants
If you’re looking to treat yourself to beautiful Spanish tapas, this is your place. In my top favourite restaurants in Toronto. Not walking distance but worth the Uber or transit.
373 recommandé par les habitants
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
373 recommandé par les habitants
Great vibe and Mexican food
Fonda Balam
Great vibe and Mexican food
Dreyfus

Neighbourhoods

The Ossington strip is known for it’s night life. Tons of great restaurants and bars. Great spot to spend an evening exploring and drinking. Also great for daytime walking - coffee shops, cute shops etc.
199 recommandé par les habitants
Ossington Avenue
Ossington Avenue
199 recommandé par les habitants
The Ossington strip is known for it’s night life. Tons of great restaurants and bars. Great spot to spend an evening exploring and drinking. Also great for daytime walking - coffee shops, cute shops etc.
Great shopping strip with unique boutiques.
723 recommandé par les habitants
Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 recommandé par les habitants
Great shopping strip with unique boutiques.
We love the Junction. Less than a 10 minute walk from the house, you will find great brew pubs and restaurants on this Dundas strip. If you’re into beer, try Indie Ale House or take a walk to the brewery district to try a few brew pubs
113 recommandé par les habitants
The Junction
113 recommandé par les habitants
We love the Junction. Less than a 10 minute walk from the house, you will find great brew pubs and restaurants on this Dundas strip. If you’re into beer, try Indie Ale House or take a walk to the brewery district to try a few brew pubs

Local grocers

91 recommandé par les habitants
2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont St
91 recommandé par les habitants
12 recommandé par les habitants
Tavora Foods
1625 St Clair Ave W
12 recommandé par les habitants
58 recommandé par les habitants
Tim & Sue's No Frills
372 Pacific Ave
58 recommandé par les habitants
La Spesa Food Market & Specialties
1700 Saint Clair Avenue West
88 recommandé par les habitants
The Sweet Potato
108 Vine Ave
88 recommandé par les habitants

Coffee shops in the hood

77 recommandé par les habitants
Wallace Espresso
188 Wallace Ave
77 recommandé par les habitants

Conseils aux voyageurs

Se déplacer dans les environs

UP Express - fastest route to downtown and airport

The UP express is a train that runs from Pearson international airport to union station in less than 20 minutes. It has about 4 stop along the way, Including Bloor street. Bloor stop is a 5 minute train ride to union station which is right downtown and about 15 minutes to Pearson airport. From the house, you can walk the rail path to Bloor station in 15 minutes which is a lovely walk mostly on a pedestrian/cycling path or you can take the 168 bus on Davenport to get you there.