Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

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It's a diverse, multiethnic neighbourhood with coffee shops, cool bars, and vintage and boutique shops. Restaurants offer food from all over the world, from India to Sweden. Very hip and convenient!
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Bloordale Village
10 recommandé par les habitants
It's a diverse, multiethnic neighbourhood with coffee shops, cool bars, and vintage and boutique shops. Restaurants offer food from all over the world, from India to Sweden. Very hip and convenient!
This library is one of my favorites. The recent reno added a lot of light and character to the space. Browse through the magazines and books or relax in one of the comfy chairs on the second floor.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Toronto Public Library - Bloor/Gladstone Branch
1101 Bloor St W
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This library is one of my favorites. The recent reno added a lot of light and character to the space. Browse through the magazines and books or relax in one of the comfy chairs on the second floor.
Just head over to relax under one of the trees! Try out the reflexology footpath in the middle of the park. Besides that? A great playground, wood-burning oven, and Friday night dinners, too.
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Dufferin Grove Park
875 Dufferin St
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Just head over to relax under one of the trees! Try out the reflexology footpath in the middle of the park. Besides that? A great playground, wood-burning oven, and Friday night dinners, too.
This is a great spot for scoring deals on anything from vintage bowls to mom jeans. They've got books, records, wall art, furniture, and more! My latest great find: denim jacket!
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Value Village
1319 Bloor St W
28 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great spot for scoring deals on anything from vintage bowls to mom jeans. They've got books, records, wall art, furniture, and more! My latest great find: denim jacket!
So many baked goods to choose from are here: butter tarts, brownies, cake, etc. Everything delicious. Also, there's ice cream! And the best ice cream sandwiches in the city!
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Home Baking Co.
1242 Bloor St W
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So many baked goods to choose from are here: butter tarts, brownies, cake, etc. Everything delicious. Also, there's ice cream! And the best ice cream sandwiches in the city!
You have never had a doughnut like the ones coming out of this bakery. Everything in the bakery is vegan. And delicious!
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Through Being Cool Bakery
27 recommandé par les habitants
You have never had a doughnut like the ones coming out of this bakery. Everything in the bakery is vegan. And delicious!
This is a great place to find vintage goods of all kinds, from clothing to knick-knacks to furniture. Make sure to check out the used records!
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Ransack The Universe
1207 Bloor St W
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This is a great place to find vintage goods of all kinds, from clothing to knick-knacks to furniture. Make sure to check out the used records!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is my favorite bar in the neighborhood. They have delicious food and a good selection of beer on tap. The atmosphere is cosy and music playing is always great -- chances are it's low-fi/indie.
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The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St W
165 recommandé par les habitants
This is my favorite bar in the neighborhood. They have delicious food and a good selection of beer on tap. The atmosphere is cosy and music playing is always great -- chances are it's low-fi/indie.

Food Scene

The food is tasty and the prices are great, too. Three samosas for $1? Ten samosas for $3? You can't beat that. Plus, there's a huge selection of vegan eats. No meat on the menu. Great decor, too.
40 recommandé par les habitants
South Indian Dosa Mahal (Bloor/Lansdowne)
1285 Bloor Street West
40 recommandé par les habitants
The food is tasty and the prices are great, too. Three samosas for $1? Ten samosas for $3? You can't beat that. Plus, there's a huge selection of vegan eats. No meat on the menu. Great decor, too.
This is a great spot for brunch. It's very kid-friendly and there are plenty of vegetarian options.
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Hello Darling
827 Lansdowne Avenue
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This is a great spot for brunch. It's very kid-friendly and there are plenty of vegetarian options.
Here's where you'll find the city's best Americanos. It's also a nice place to chit-chat with pals or to get some work done with free WiFi. Music selection? Always good.
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The Common
1028 Bloor St W
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Here's where you'll find the city's best Americanos. It's also a nice place to chit-chat with pals or to get some work done with free WiFi. Music selection? Always good.
Here's a little spot with great eats and drinks. Word is their hamburger is among the best in the city.
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The Whippoorwill Restaurant & Tavern
1285 Bloor Street West
56 recommandé par les habitants
Here's a little spot with great eats and drinks. Word is their hamburger is among the best in the city.
Looking for the city's best sandwich? It's here. There's a vegan jackfruit sandwich that's just delicious or the vegetarian roasted fennel. I've heard the meatball sandwich is a winner.
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Brock Sandwich
1260 Bloor Street West
34 recommandé par les habitants
Looking for the city's best sandwich? It's here. There's a vegan jackfruit sandwich that's just delicious or the vegetarian roasted fennel. I've heard the meatball sandwich is a winner.

Essentials

This shop has the best selection of healthy food and bulk food in the neighborhood.
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Nuthouse
1256 Bloor St W
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This shop has the best selection of healthy food and bulk food in the neighborhood.
This is where to go on Thursday afternoons if you're interested in buying the freshest fruits, veggies, and bread. Flowers and honey, too. So many locally grown/made products in one place!
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Dufferin Grove Farmer's Market
875 Dufferin Street
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This is where to go on Thursday afternoons if you're interested in buying the freshest fruits, veggies, and bread. Flowers and honey, too. So many locally grown/made products in one place!

Shopping

TOWN carries the best selection of postcards in the city. They have cards for all occasions and the nicest of all gifts items for your friends, family, and for yourself, too!
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TOWN
1187 Bloor St W
10 recommandé par les habitants
TOWN carries the best selection of postcards in the city. They have cards for all occasions and the nicest of all gifts items for your friends, family, and for yourself, too!
This is where to go to get unique gift items. Check out the gorgeous hand-carved items, blankets, and scarves.
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Zebuu
934 Bloor St W
9 recommandé par les habitants
This is where to go to get unique gift items. Check out the gorgeous hand-carved items, blankets, and scarves.

Arts & Culture

Interested in contemporary art? Check out the exhibits here. There's always something good happening. And it's free!
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Mercer Union, a centre for contemporary art
1286 Bloor St W
44 recommandé par les habitants
Interested in contemporary art? Check out the exhibits here. There's always something good happening. And it's free!