Emily & Doug's Guidebook to St Clair West
Food scene
Local chocolatier that makes delicious, fun, and unique flavours of chocolate (e.g. Vietnamese coffee, Wild Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Dark Raspberry). When we got married, we gave our guests a box from Chocolate de Kat. De Mello coffee is also excellent!
De Mello Coffee x Chocolat de Kat
824 Saint Clair Avenue WestLocal chocolatier that makes delicious, fun, and unique flavours of chocolate (e.g. Vietnamese coffee, Wild Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Dark Raspberry). When we got married, we gave our guests a box from Chocolate de Kat. De Mello coffee is also excellent!
Fresh pastas, sauces, charcuterie, etc with a takeout counter that's open Monday to Friday usually from 11am-2pm (but we recommend you check their Instagram account @famiglia_baldassarre first for updates). All lunch orders are made to order! A very popular place so plan to wait in line even if you arrive early.
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Famiglia Baldassarre
122 Geary AveFresh pastas, sauces, charcuterie, etc with a takeout counter that's open Monday to Friday usually from 11am-2pm (but we recommend you check their Instagram account @famiglia_baldassarre first for updates). All lunch orders are made to order! A very popular place so plan to wait in line even if you arrive early.
Parallel has a small outdoor patio when the weather is warm. Try their famous green falafels, hummus, and their Parallel salad. Grab a takeout jar of their housemade tahini to enjoy at home!
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Parallel
217 Geary AveParallel has a small outdoor patio when the weather is warm. Try their famous green falafels, hummus, and their Parallel salad. Grab a takeout jar of their housemade tahini to enjoy at home!
Delicious ice cream pints (e.g., Banoffee Pie, Cinnamon Toast Crunch) in unique flavours!
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Ruru Baked
659 Lansdowne AveDelicious ice cream pints (e.g., Banoffee Pie, Cinnamon Toast Crunch) in unique flavours!
Great value and delicious, fresh, sushi. We love ordering the plain sake (salmon) maki, spicy salmon maki, and the spicy beef udon noodles!
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Sushi California
1238 St Clair Ave WGreat value and delicious, fresh, sushi. We love ordering the plain sake (salmon) maki, spicy salmon maki, and the spicy beef udon noodles!
An excellent modern Italian restaurant. Their gnocchi is a must-try!
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CANO Restaurant
1108 St Clair Ave WAn excellent modern Italian restaurant. Their gnocchi is a must-try!
Popular local bakery with gelato, pastries, hot food, and deli.
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Tre Mari Bakery
1311 St Clair Ave WPopular local bakery with gelato, pastries, hot food, and deli.
If you've never had granita before, it's a dessert originally from Sicily made of shaved ice similar to sorbet. Lots of fun flavours to try!
Futura Granita + Gelato
964 St Clair Ave WIf you've never had granita before, it's a dessert originally from Sicily made of shaved ice similar to sorbet. Lots of fun flavours to try!
Emma's Country Kitchen
810 St Clair Ave WPopular brunch spot
Nodo Hillcrest
794 St Clair Ave WDelicious modern Italian food with charming decor
Bar Ape Gelato
283 Rushton RdSavera Indian Cuisine
815 St Clair Ave WOur favourite local Indian restaurant.
Frank’s Pizza House — Toronto Pizza
1352 St Clair Ave WAnnabelle Pasta Bar
909 Davenport RdPain Perdu
736 St Clair Ave WBakery/cafe
Pizza e Pazzi - Best pizza Toronto
1182 St Clair Ave WFleur du Jour
603 St Clair Ave WGet there early and try a croissant!
Chai Pochana
809 Saint Clair Avenue WestReasonably priced and tasty Thai food
Dasoni (authentic Korean cuisine)
20 Vaughan RoadRain Sushi
1353 St Clair Ave WAtomic 10
145 Lauder AvenueGreat Mexican food. Nice patio (book in advance)!
DeSotos Eatery
1079 St Clair Ave WAverage bistro food but has a nice patio!
Mercado Negro
682 St Clair Ave WKnown as the patio with all of the umbrellas! Portuguese food.
Parks
Huge community centre and park with an outdoor pool, skating rink, outdoor track, playgrounds, splash pad, and more. A great place to spend a few hours with the family on a nice day or grab a coffee or gelato nearby and relax under a tree with a book!
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Joseph J. Piccininni Community Centre
1369 St Clair Ave WHuge community centre and park with an outdoor pool, skating rink, outdoor track, playgrounds, splash pad, and more. A great place to spend a few hours with the family on a nice day or grab a coffee or gelato nearby and relax under a tree with a book!
Fairbank Memorial Park
2213 Dufferin StOutdoor swimming pool open during the warmer months.
Earlscourt Park
Lansdowne AvenueBehind Joseph J Piccininni Community Centre
Large park with walking paths, ravine, sport fields, off-leash dog area, etc. During warmer months, there are lots of people lounging around and enjoying themselves. In the winter, it is very busy with tobogganers!
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Cedarvale Park
443 Arlington AveLarge park with walking paths, ravine, sport fields, off-leash dog area, etc. During warmer months, there are lots of people lounging around and enjoying themselves. In the winter, it is very busy with tobogganers!
Sightseeing
Historic Toronto landmark with special events throughout the year
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceHistoric Toronto landmark with special events throughout the year
Parc Wychwood Barns
76 Wychwood AveFarmer's market on the weekend
Junction Craft Brewing
150 Symes RdRainhard Brewing Company
100 Symes RdShacklands Brewing Co.
100 Symes Rd