Guidebook for Toronto
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A great place to grab a drink and bite to eat. Raw brick and salvaged architectural elements serve as the decor, while the warm wood bar top and distressed furnishings succeed in giving the place a relaxed and inviting vibe.
38 locals recommend
Pinkerton Snack Bar
1026 Gerrard St EA great place to grab a drink and bite to eat. Raw brick and salvaged architectural elements serve as the decor, while the warm wood bar top and distressed furnishings succeed in giving the place a relaxed and inviting vibe.
One of the city’s best coffee shops beloved by hipsters and yummy mommies alike. The real star is the stellar city view you’ll take in while sipping on your latte.
159 locals recommend
Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveOne of the city’s best coffee shops beloved by hipsters and yummy mommies alike. The real star is the stellar city view you’ll take in while sipping on your latte.
Just a few doors away from the house. A great place to grab a coffee and pastry before you start your day. They use the same coffee as the rooster coffee house and make great salads for lunch.
35 locals recommend
Riverdale Perk Cafe
Just a few doors away from the house. A great place to grab a coffee and pastry before you start your day. They use the same coffee as the rooster coffee house and make great salads for lunch.
This is my go to for a quick nutritious bite. Counter service, plus they will also deliver to the house. I always have the chicken burrito, but friends rave about the brown rice salad. Definitely worth checking out!
24 locals recommend
Mocha Mocha
489 Danforth AveThis is my go to for a quick nutritious bite. Counter service, plus they will also deliver to the house. I always have the chicken burrito, but friends rave about the brown rice salad. Definitely worth checking out!
This is the latest place to open up in our east-end china town an easy walk from the house. Great selection of cheeses and local microbrews.
7 locals recommend
Good Cheese
614 Gerrard St EThis is the latest place to open up in our east-end china town an easy walk from the house. Great selection of cheeses and local microbrews.
Their tagline is “the best French restaurant in Chinatown”. If you’re looking for classic French cuisine in a bistro setting this is the place.
31 locals recommend
Batifole
744 Gerrard St ETheir tagline is “the best French restaurant in Chinatown”. If you’re looking for classic French cuisine in a bistro setting this is the place.
A west-end wood oven pizza institution that’s moved to the east-end. Casual atmosphere and vibe, but awesome food. It can also get very loud if that bothers you.
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveA west-end wood oven pizza institution that’s moved to the east-end. Casual atmosphere and vibe, but awesome food. It can also get very loud if that bothers you.
If you’re craving Greek food this is the place. It's a wonderful family. Ask for a table in the back where most of the owner’s sons work- construction workers by day waiters by night. They’ll kill you with kindness.
30 locals recommend
Pantheon Restaurant
407 Danforth AveIf you’re craving Greek food this is the place. It's a wonderful family. Ask for a table in the back where most of the owner’s sons work- construction workers by day waiters by night. They’ll kill you with kindness.
My favourite restaurant in the hood. Walk from the house through tree lined streets to get to this candle lit place with great service, food and a wine list you won’t find anywhere else. Did you say date night?
30 locals recommend
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307 Danforth AveMy favourite restaurant in the hood. Walk from the house through tree lined streets to get to this candle lit place with great service, food and a wine list you won’t find anywhere else. Did you say date night?
Toronto’s original brick factory that produced bricks used in most of the nearby homes. It’s since been reimagined as a leading sustainability centre and event space. You can board a free bus outside the Broadview station. Always something interesting going on at this place.
37 locals recommend
Brickworks At Don Valley
Toronto’s original brick factory that produced bricks used in most of the nearby homes. It’s since been reimagined as a leading sustainability centre and event space. You can board a free bus outside the Broadview station. Always something interesting going on at this place.
Entertainment & Activities
Drop in for a spin class, a six pack ab class or a kettle bell workout. Strengthen that core! A wonderful cross fit gym which is great for groups, or just individual exercise. Check it out!
Energia Athletics
166 Danforth AvenueDrop in for a spin class, a six pack ab class or a kettle bell workout. Strengthen that core! A wonderful cross fit gym which is great for groups, or just individual exercise. Check it out!
One of Toronto’s original yoga studios with a broad range of classes everything from yin to astanga. Get inspired and feel good!
9 locals recommend
The Yoga Sanctuary Danforth
95 Danforth AvenueOne of Toronto’s original yoga studios with a broad range of classes everything from yin to astanga. Get inspired and feel good!
Leslieville’s latest spin studio that quickly becoming a local institution. Sign up for a spin class and spend the day exploring the city!
Torq Ride
536 Eastern AveLeslieville’s latest spin studio that quickly becoming a local institution. Sign up for a spin class and spend the day exploring the city!
L.A’s latest fitness trend has arrived just a few blocks away. One of the popular gyms in the area. Single class passes available.
Orangetheory Fitness
423 Danforth AvenueL.A’s latest fitness trend has arrived just a few blocks away. One of the popular gyms in the area. Single class passes available.
Book a post workout massage at massage addict. It also has the best prices in the neighbourhood. What are you waiting for? Feel good now!
Massage Addict
164 Danforth AveBook a post workout massage at massage addict. It also has the best prices in the neighbourhood. What are you waiting for? Feel good now!
Even the name sounds relaxing! This new relaxation craze has floating oxygen beds and is now just a hop, skip and a jump away from my house.
H2O Float Studio
25 Mill StEven the name sounds relaxing! This new relaxation craze has floating oxygen beds and is now just a hop, skip and a jump away from my house.
If you're looking for something fun to do in the evenings painting and drinking might be your thing!
6 locals recommend
Paint Cabin Create! Drink! Repeat!
723 Gerrard St EIf you're looking for something fun to do in the evenings painting and drinking might be your thing!
The Danforth Music Hall is a music venue and comedy/event theatre on Danforth Avenue in the neighbourhood of Riverdale in Toronto.
110 locals recommend
The Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveThe Danforth Music Hall is a music venue and comedy/event theatre on Danforth Avenue in the neighbourhood of Riverdale in Toronto.
It is one of the city's most historic performing venues, opening in 1909.
66 locals recommend
The Opera House
735 Queen St EIt is one of the city's most historic performing venues, opening in 1909.
Performing arts bar in the heart of the Danforth Village. They host and teach improv comedy, standup and sketch, poetry performances and writing workshops. They have a great sound system for bands of all sizes and a beautiful cabaret space for smaller combos.
The Social Capital Theatre
154 Danforth AvePerforming arts bar in the heart of the Danforth Village. They host and teach improv comedy, standup and sketch, poetry performances and writing workshops. They have a great sound system for bands of all sizes and a beautiful cabaret space for smaller combos.
Come and explore this iconic waterfront location. Watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail, or even catch one of the many outdoor concerts that go on throughout the summer at Budweiser stage!
139 locals recommend
Ontario Place
955 Lake Shore Blvd WCome and explore this iconic waterfront location. Watch a movie at Cinesphere or take a stroll through the West Island and Trillium Park & William G. Davis Trail, or even catch one of the many outdoor concerts that go on throughout the summer at Budweiser stage!
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WStand-up comedy club
Canada's Wonderland Stop # 4288
1 Canada's Wonderland DriveCanada's premier amusement park
Parks & Nature
The real show stopper in the area is the gorgeous park just down the street. Grab a coffee and take in the breathtaking views of the city. City dwellers love coming to this iconic park to relax and enjoy.
231 locals recommend
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StThe real show stopper in the area is the gorgeous park just down the street. Grab a coffee and take in the breathtaking views of the city. City dwellers love coming to this iconic park to relax and enjoy.
Withrow Park
725 Logan AveGreat for a daily stroll in the neighbourhood.
Phin Park
115 Condor AveOccasionally this park will have outdoor performances and activities
Relaxed neighbourhood with a small-town vibe, drawing families and tourists to its sandy beaches and quaint boardwalk and hosts The Beaches International Jazz Festival.
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
Relaxed neighbourhood with a small-town vibe, drawing families and tourists to its sandy beaches and quaint boardwalk and hosts The Beaches International Jazz Festival.
The Fort York National Historic Site was built in 1793 and is the birthplace of urban Toronto.
9 locals recommend
Garrison Common
100 Garrison RdThe Fort York National Historic Site was built in 1793 and is the birthplace of urban Toronto.
Essentials
Want to grab some groceries? This is the place to do it. While there are some wonderful small markets in the area, this is the place to get all of your essentials in one place.
1112 locals recommend
Loblaws
585 Queen St WWant to grab some groceries? This is the place to do it. While there are some wonderful small markets in the area, this is the place to get all of your essentials in one place.
One of Toronto’s first organic food worker co-ops. Only stocks non-GMO foods and non petroleum products. Also a great cold/hot bar if you just prefer takeout.
86 locals recommend
The Big Carrot
320 Danforth AveOne of Toronto’s first organic food worker co-ops. Only stocks non-GMO foods and non petroleum products. Also a great cold/hot bar if you just prefer takeout.
Dave & Charlotte's No Frills
449 Carlaw AvenueAffordable grocery shopping
TIPS NAIL BAR® | danforth ave
848 Danforth AveKnown for their detailed, on-trend, long-lasting work.
Drinks & Nightlife
Maple Leaf Tavern
955 Gerrard St EGreat place that serves elevated comfort foods
Farside
600 Gerrard St ECozy spot for bar games, cocktails, and delicious foods
St. Louis Bar & Grill
808 York Mills RdInformal place to enjoy a late night cocktail and pub food
Cozy vibes, great bar bites, and a large collection of board games will make for a very fun night out.
The Court Jester Pub
681 Danforth AveCozy vibes, great bar bites, and a large collection of board games will make for a very fun night out.
Rivals Sports Pub
560 Danforth AveFantastic spot to grab delicious spring rolls and nachos
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdVisit the tallest building in Canada!
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdYou have to see the giant Stingrays
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, that is now a museum and landmark.
1217 locals recommend
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is a Gothic Revival style house and gardens in midtown Toronto, that is now a museum and landmark.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, 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 theaters. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, 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 theaters. In December, the annual Toronto Christmas Market takes over the streets.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WVisit Toronto's largest art gallery
Best place to be on a friday night for a fun, unique and artistic night out.
2332 locals recommend
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkBest place to be on a friday night for a fun, unique and artistic night out.
This is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
326 locals recommend
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WThis is a cool museum that collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits footwear from around the world.
The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, and it is the country's largest soft-seat theatre.
133 locals recommend
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EThe Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue in Toronto, and it is the country's largest soft-seat theatre.
Toronto Public Library - Pape/Danforth Branch
701 Pape AvePublic library