Guidebook for Toronto

Sarah
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Widely regarded as the best Vietnamese pho in the city. So many options, you really can't go wrong. Super cheap and generous portions. IG: @goldenturtle.restaurant
120 recommandé par les habitants
Pho Rùa Vàng Golden Turtle Restaurant
125 Ossington Ave
120 recommandé par les habitants
Widely regarded as the best Vietnamese pho in the city. So many options, you really can't go wrong. Super cheap and generous portions. IG: @goldenturtle.restaurant
The actual best pizza I've ever had in Toronto. Huge selection of inspired vegetarian and meat options. On the pricier side and off the beaten path, but they deliver to our address. You won't regret it. IG: @makerpizza
20 recommandé par les habitants
Maker Pizza
59 Cameron St
20 recommandé par les habitants
The actual best pizza I've ever had in Toronto. Huge selection of inspired vegetarian and meat options. On the pricier side and off the beaten path, but they deliver to our address. You won't regret it. IG: @makerpizza
It's hard to say whether the food or the cocktails are the highlight of this place, or if it's the infamous $200,000 custom carved wood ceiling. Expect tiny sharing plates, a patio right on College, and some of the most talented bartenders in the city. IG: @bar_raval
235 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Raval
505 College St
235 recommandé par les habitants
It's hard to say whether the food or the cocktails are the highlight of this place, or if it's the infamous $200,000 custom carved wood ceiling. Expect tiny sharing plates, a patio right on College, and some of the most talented bartenders in the city. IG: @bar_raval
On weekdays the wait isn't bad, but be forewarned: there is often a lineup on weekends with a waiting list! The rotating menu is worth it. IG: @savinggraceto
112 recommandé par les habitants
Saving Grace
907 Dundas St W
112 recommandé par les habitants
On weekdays the wait isn't bad, but be forewarned: there is often a lineup on weekends with a waiting list! The rotating menu is worth it. IG: @savinggraceto
Great for all meals of the day. Vegetarian/vegan/health-conscious meals and smoothies, sit-down or takeaway. My favourite is the All-Star salad with 3-6-9 dressing but you can't go wrong with anything that has their marinated tofu in it. You may or may not see a celebrity - great patio here for keeping an eye out. IG: @freshrestaurants
143 recommandé par les habitants
Fresh on Crawford
894 Queen Street West
143 recommandé par les habitants
Great for all meals of the day. Vegetarian/vegan/health-conscious meals and smoothies, sit-down or takeaway. My favourite is the All-Star salad with 3-6-9 dressing but you can't go wrong with anything that has their marinated tofu in it. You may or may not see a celebrity - great patio here for keeping an eye out. IG: @freshrestaurants
Ice cream sandwiches!!! There is almost always a crazy lineup so be prepared to go there as soon as it opens (hours vary depending on the season). People love to Instagram this place. IG: @bangbang_icecream
171 recommandé par les habitants
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington Ave
171 recommandé par les habitants
Ice cream sandwiches!!! There is almost always a crazy lineup so be prepared to go there as soon as it opens (hours vary depending on the season). People love to Instagram this place. IG: @bangbang_icecream
WAFFLES! Super close to home, reliably tasty. Vegan and GF options, too! IG: @starving4waffle
105 recommandé par les habitants
Starving Artist
1078 St Clair Ave W
105 recommandé par les habitants
WAFFLES! Super close to home, reliably tasty. Vegan and GF options, too! IG: @starving4waffle
Probably the most popular brunch spot with our friends, some of whom work there. Always on point. IG: @torontofederal
130 recommandé par les habitants
The Federal
1438 Dundas Street West
130 recommandé par les habitants
Probably the most popular brunch spot with our friends, some of whom work there. Always on point. IG: @torontofederal
Honk if you like sandwiches, 'cause these medianoches are taaaasty! IG: @lacubana_to
178 recommandé par les habitants
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles Ave
178 recommandé par les habitants
Honk if you like sandwiches, 'cause these medianoches are taaaasty! IG: @lacubana_to
Authentic Napoletana pizza cooked in a brick oven, like nature intended. IG: @pizzalibretto
384 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
384 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Napoletana pizza cooked in a brick oven, like nature intended. IG: @pizzalibretto
Tapas menu (small sharing plates) - the grilled octopus is unbelievable. IG: @bar_isabel
232 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Isabel
797 College St
232 recommandé par les habitants
Tapas menu (small sharing plates) - the grilled octopus is unbelievable. IG: @bar_isabel

Parks & Nature

This is where the cool kids hang out. Expect to see the park filled with picnic blankets, bikes, croquet sets and even tightrope walkers on sunny days. Family-friendly with a kids area and close to numerous shops and cafes.
743 recommandé par les habitants
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W
743 recommandé par les habitants
This is where the cool kids hang out. Expect to see the park filled with picnic blankets, bikes, croquet sets and even tightrope walkers on sunny days. Family-friendly with a kids area and close to numerous shops and cafes.
Take the ferry to the islands for the day - great for kids, families, and even nudists!
1035 recommandé par les habitants
Toronto Islands
1035 recommandé par les habitants
Take the ferry to the islands for the day - great for kids, families, and even nudists!
In May, the cherry blossoms will blow your mind. This is peak tourist season. After that, it's chill vibes and great for jogging or seeing the animals in their small zoo.
1205 recommandé par les habitants
High Park
1873 Bloor St W
1205 recommandé par les habitants
In May, the cherry blossoms will blow your mind. This is peak tourist season. After that, it's chill vibes and great for jogging or seeing the animals in their small zoo.

Essentials

24 hour grocery store for anything you need at any time (now sells beer!) and located a short walk diagonally from our home through two safe parks. There is a pharmacy aisle in case the Shoppers Drug Mart next door is closed (it's open until midnight).
311 recommandé par les habitants
Metro
2155 St Clair Ave W
311 recommandé par les habitants
24 hour grocery store for anything you need at any time (now sells beer!) and located a short walk diagonally from our home through two safe parks. There is a pharmacy aisle in case the Shoppers Drug Mart next door is closed (it's open until midnight).
Pharmacy and drugstore for any health, beauty or snack-related emergencies you might have.
209 recommandé par les habitants
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave W
209 recommandé par les habitants
Pharmacy and drugstore for any health, beauty or snack-related emergencies you might have.
Liquor store - keep in mind in Ontario, alcohol is still only available in very few grocery shops and not in convenience stores, so the LCBO is on everyone's must-shop list.
959 recommandé par les habitants
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
959 recommandé par les habitants
Liquor store - keep in mind in Ontario, alcohol is still only available in very few grocery shops and not in convenience stores, so the LCBO is on everyone's must-shop list.
Dollar store for anything you might need, just around the corner from home.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Dollarama
590 King St W
87 recommandé par les habitants
Dollar store for anything you might need, just around the corner from home.
Good ol' Sev-Elev. Has a post office inside, too.
58 recommandé par les habitants
7-Eleven
873 Queen St W
58 recommandé par les habitants
Good ol' Sev-Elev. Has a post office inside, too.
Best place for cool men's haircuts, if you're looking for the perfect fade. Staff is fantastic and prices are a cut (haha) below the competition.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Town Barber
1114 Dundas St W
6 recommandé par les habitants
Best place for cool men's haircuts, if you're looking for the perfect fade. Staff is fantastic and prices are a cut (haha) below the competition.
Women's (and men's) hairstyling. I designed this place, but I would go there anyway (I did for years before!)
Palm Sunday
384 Harbord St
Women's (and men's) hairstyling. I designed this place, but I would go there anyway (I did for years before!)

Getting Around

Ossington, a 10-15 minute walk north of our house, is the closest subway station. If you're taking public transit from the airport or Union Station, take the 63 South bus from this station and disembark at the Churchill Avenue stop outside our house. From home, the bus to get to Ossington Station (63 North) boards across the street from our house.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Ossington Station
746 Ossington Avenue
66 recommandé par les habitants
Ossington, a 10-15 minute walk north of our house, is the closest subway station. If you're taking public transit from the airport or Union Station, take the 63 South bus from this station and disembark at the Churchill Avenue stop outside our house. From home, the bus to get to Ossington Station (63 North) boards across the street from our house.
This is our bus stop on the 63 Ossington route. Push the button/pull the cord here and hop out! You can also take the 63 South from directly outside our door down to Queen Street West or Liberty Village, both just minutes away.
Ossington Ave At Churchill Ave station
This is our bus stop on the 63 Ossington route. Push the button/pull the cord here and hop out! You can also take the 63 South from directly outside our door down to Queen Street West or Liberty Village, both just minutes away.

Shopping

Great for shoes and higher-end brand clothing. Huge space and selection.
34 recommandé par les habitants
gravitypope Toronto
1010 Queen St W
34 recommandé par les habitants
Great for shoes and higher-end brand clothing. Huge space and selection.
Great for gifts, cards, jewelry, skincare, art prints, and beautifully-designed home goods. Brands include Catbird NYC, Province Apothecary and HAY.
154 recommandé par les habitants
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street West
154 recommandé par les habitants
Great for gifts, cards, jewelry, skincare, art prints, and beautifully-designed home goods. Brands include Catbird NYC, Province Apothecary and HAY.

Drinks & Nightlife

Arcade games and North of Brooklyn pizza outpost in the back. IG: @getwellbar
154 recommandé par les habitants
Get Well
1181 Dundas Street West
154 recommandé par les habitants
Arcade games and North of Brooklyn pizza outpost in the back. IG: @getwellbar
Heated patio and bottle shop, plus great sharing food. Great for people watching. IG: @bellwoodsbeer
374 recommandé par les habitants
Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
374 recommandé par les habitants
Heated patio and bottle shop, plus great sharing food. Great for people watching. IG: @bellwoodsbeer
One of the cutest back patios in the city, if you get tired of our own. IG: @bar_neon
106 recommandé par les habitants
Bar Neon
1226 Bloor St W
106 recommandé par les habitants
One of the cutest back patios in the city, if you get tired of our own. IG: @bar_neon
Two words: FAMOUS NACHOS! Cheap drinks, food options for everyone, venue for bands upstairs. Dress down, lots of crust punks here. IG: @thesneakydees
131 recommandé par les habitants
Sneaky Dee's
431 College St
131 recommandé par les habitants
Two words: FAMOUS NACHOS! Cheap drinks, food options for everyone, venue for bands upstairs. Dress down, lots of crust punks here. IG: @thesneakydees

Arts & Culture

Frank Gehry-designed iconic architecture, and home to the best art collection in the city.
2262 recommandé par les habitants
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 recommandé par les habitants
Frank Gehry-designed iconic architecture, and home to the best art collection in the city.
The best curated artifact collection in Toronto. Situated in Yorkville, it's worth a trip to this neighbourhood (full of luxury shopping) just to photograph the iconic "crystal" addition to the original museum's architecture.
2332 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 recommandé par les habitants
The best curated artifact collection in Toronto. Situated in Yorkville, it's worth a trip to this neighbourhood (full of luxury shopping) just to photograph the iconic "crystal" addition to the original museum's architecture.