Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
One of the best food markets ever, open Tuesday to Saturday, farmer's market every Saturday morning.
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St. Lawrence Market
93 Front St EOne of the best food markets ever, open Tuesday to Saturday, farmer's market every Saturday morning.
Consistently great food, this is a Cabbagetown institution.
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House on Parliament
454 Parliament StConsistently great food, this is a Cabbagetown institution.
Cozy and friendly place, great seafood tower. Check out their daily specials.
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Pearl Diver
100 Adelaide St ECozy and friendly place, great seafood tower. Check out their daily specials.
Danish Pastry House
220 Yonge StAmazingly tasty baked goods. One of numerous locations spreading across the GTA.
Kibo Sushi House
533 Parliament StA neighbourhood favourite
Gare De L'Est
1190 Dundas St EVegetarian friendly French cuisine in an elegant space.
Pastries to die for. Best to go during the week in the morning, the place usually has long line ups on the weekend.
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'Le Beau' Croissanterie
665 Dundas St EPastries to die for. Best to go during the week in the morning, the place usually has long line ups on the weekend.
One of many family run locations in Toronto, housed in an old bank building. There is a good reason that Terroni/Sud Forno and other branches of this business have so many restos in the city (and now in LA!) - the quality of the products is excellent.
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Terroni
720 Queen St WOne of many family run locations in Toronto, housed in an old bank building. There is a good reason that Terroni/Sud Forno and other branches of this business have so many restos in the city (and now in LA!) - the quality of the products is excellent.
Production space for the Terroni and Sud Forno empire - grab a drink and snack inside or on their cute little patio or stock up on imported Italian goods - including their curated wines. Make sure to grab some fresh made pasta and homemade sauce and delicious pastries to take home. Killer cannoli!
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Terroni Sud Forno Produzione e Spaccio
22 Sackville StProduction space for the Terroni and Sud Forno empire - grab a drink and snack inside or on their cute little patio or stock up on imported Italian goods - including their curated wines. Make sure to grab some fresh made pasta and homemade sauce and delicious pastries to take home. Killer cannoli!
Reyna on King
354 King St ESalt & Tobacco
521 Parliament StNorthern Thai and Laotian cuisine, one of Chef Nuit Regular's restaurants.
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Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar
81 Bloor St ENorthern Thai and Laotian cuisine, one of Chef Nuit Regular's restaurants.
Haldi
565 Parliament StAlways fresh and very tasty.
Roselle Desserts
362 King St EDecadent french pastries and more
Brickworks Ciderhouse
709 Queen St EGreat rooftop patio and a small but very good menu.
Women run and owned, probably the best empanadas in Toronto. You can't leave without a container of their home made salsa.
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Jumbo Empanadas
245 Augusta AveWomen run and owned, probably the best empanadas in Toronto. You can't leave without a container of their home made salsa.
Café ZUZU
Wonderful and airy space, great for a sit down lunch or breakfast or grab and go
Gusto 501
501 King St EGreat space, good wine selection including the house pours
Sightseeing
The largest preserved and revitalized Victorian industrial neighbourhoods in North America
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Distillery Altstadt
55 Mill StThe largest preserved and revitalized Victorian industrial neighbourhoods in North America
Ripleys Aquarium von Kanada
288 Bremner BlvdRoyal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkGardiner Museum
111 Queens Parkhttps://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St Whttps://ago.ca/
Kensington Market
Great for shopping and people watching
Arts and Entertainment
Soulpepper Theatre Co
50 Tank House LaneCanada’s leading artist-driven theatre company
Small local theatre and gathering space. Check out Gare de L'Est restaurant if you have time before or after a show.
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Crow's Theatre
345 Carlaw AveSmall local theatre and gathering space. Check out Gare de L'Est restaurant if you have time before or after a show.
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe Sthttps://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/
Canadian Opera Company
145 Queen St Whttps://www.coc.ca/
Outdoors
Great views of the lake and there is also a huge enclosed off leash dog park. Ample parking.
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Cherry Beach Off Leash Dog Park
1 Cherry StGreat views of the lake and there is also a huge enclosed off leash dog park. Ample parking.
Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StUrban farm right in the heart of the city
Tommy Thompson Park
1 Leslie StConservation area with great views of the city
Short ferry ride away gets you to a gorgeous and tranquil setting that lets you see the entire skyline
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Toronto Islands
Short ferry ride away gets you to a gorgeous and tranquil setting that lets you see the entire skyline
High Park
1873 Bloor St WFamous for the spring cherry blossoms
Farmer's Markets
Numerous vendors in lovely Riverdale Park West. Grab a bite and some wine and lounge on the grass.
Tuesdays 3pm – 7pm
June – October
Cabbagetown Farmers' Market
191 Winchester StNumerous vendors in lovely Riverdale Park West. Grab a bite and some wine and lounge on the grass.
Tuesdays 3pm – 7pm
June – October
Breweries
Eastbound Brewing Company
700 Queen St ELocal brewery with excellent food menu
Avling Kitchen and Brewery
1042 Queen St EAwesome brewery with a rooftop farm!
Dog friendly brewery just steps away from Queen Street East
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Black Lab Brewing
818 Eastern AveDog friendly brewery just steps away from Queen Street East
Easygoing haunt serving seasonal beers brewed on-site plus internationally inspired pub eats.
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Radical Road Brewing Co.
1177 Queen St EEasygoing haunt serving seasonal beers brewed on-site plus internationally inspired pub eats.
Rorschach Brewing Co.
1001 Eastern AveGreat patio, good snacks.
Husband and wife owned local brewery that hosts all sorts of pop ups.
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Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff DrHusband and wife owned local brewery that hosts all sorts of pop ups.
Distillers located in the historic Victorian district, and probably the only place in Toronto that makes aquavit. Look out for their limited series distillations.
Spirit of York Distillery Co.
12 Trinity StDistillers located in the historic Victorian district, and probably the only place in Toronto that makes aquavit. Look out for their limited series distillations.
Cafes
JetFuel Coffee Shop
519 Parliament StOne of Toronto's oldest indie coffee shops.
Great coffee, three locations within walking distance but the Broadview location boasts a gorgeous view of the skyline.
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Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveGreat coffee, three locations within walking distance but the Broadview location boasts a gorgeous view of the skyline.
Red Line Coffee
354 Queen St ELovely owners, great vibe.
Rialto Espresso Bar
266 Adelaide St WA local institution for years.
Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.One of many outposts of this great chain.
Now known as Pilot Coffee Roasters, this shop specializes in direct trade beans.
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Te Aro
983 Queen St ENow known as Pilot Coffee Roasters, this shop specializes in direct trade beans.