Guidebook for Toronto

Chris
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

Amazing gourmet pastries from a wedding cake chef who moonlights with this charming cafe - try the butter tarts!
48 recommandé par les habitants
Bobbette & Belle
1121 Queen St E
48 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing gourmet pastries from a wedding cake chef who moonlights with this charming cafe - try the butter tarts!
A true coffee house in every sense of the word. They also have a patio for the outdoor types.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Tango Palace Coffee Company
1156 Queen St E
45 recommandé par les habitants
A true coffee house in every sense of the word. They also have a patio for the outdoor types.
The neighbourhood watering hole - a twist on the classic pub, with some exceptional seafood on the menu.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Eastside Social
1008 Queen St E
36 recommandé par les habitants
The neighbourhood watering hole - a twist on the classic pub, with some exceptional seafood on the menu.
Celebrity Canadian Chef, Lynn Crawford's Restaurant - even with all the time she devotes to being famous these days, the restaurant is consistently great. IMPORTANT NOTE: You'll need a reservation at least a week or so in advance.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Ruby Watchco
730 Queen St E
66 recommandé par les habitants
Celebrity Canadian Chef, Lynn Crawford's Restaurant - even with all the time she devotes to being famous these days, the restaurant is consistently great. IMPORTANT NOTE: You'll need a reservation at least a week or so in advance.
Previously the Joy Bistro, I've always enjoyed this location for its 100 year old residence, and its large enclosed patio. The updated experience is fresh, and the new menu is solid.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Barrio Cervecería
884 Queen St E
21 recommandé par les habitants
Previously the Joy Bistro, I've always enjoyed this location for its 100 year old residence, and its large enclosed patio. The updated experience is fresh, and the new menu is solid.
Fantastic Coffee is available in this mechanics garage that has been converted into a dynamic cafe, with an enormous patio out front from which to survey the Leslieville Neighbourhood. They often do BBQs during spring and summer on the weekends.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Te Aro
983 Queen St E
87 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic Coffee is available in this mechanics garage that has been converted into a dynamic cafe, with an enormous patio out front from which to survey the Leslieville Neighbourhood. They often do BBQs during spring and summer on the weekends.

Essentials

Ultimately a butcher shop, that has expanded into exceptionally fresh produce, and a selection of prepared gourmet foods who expect quality.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Rowe Farms - Leslieville
893 Queen St E
39 recommandé par les habitants
Ultimately a butcher shop, that has expanded into exceptionally fresh produce, and a selection of prepared gourmet foods who expect quality.
Our neighbourhood SDM has recently expanded its offering to include their grocery store concept. Fresh produce, some meat, tons of prepared convenient dishes for the cooking adverse, and those who are constantly in a hurry.
515 recommandé par les habitants
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St W
515 recommandé par les habitants
Our neighbourhood SDM has recently expanded its offering to include their grocery store concept. Fresh produce, some meat, tons of prepared convenient dishes for the cooking adverse, and those who are constantly in a hurry.

Parks & Nature

The views of the city skyline are exceptional during the day as well as the night. There are walking and bike trails, a public pool, and access to various other routes to the neighbouring hoods if you enjoy being on foot.
231 recommandé par les habitants
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton St
231 recommandé par les habitants
The views of the city skyline are exceptional during the day as well as the night. There are walking and bike trails, a public pool, and access to various other routes to the neighbouring hoods if you enjoy being on foot.
Located within the greater The Beaches neighbourhood, this is one of the most beautiful lakefront public spaces in the city, regardless of the season. Waterfront boardwalk for bikes, summer beach volleyball, swimming, boating, long weekend celebrations.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Ashbridge's Bay
1561 Lake Shore Blvd E
78 recommandé par les habitants
Located within the greater The Beaches neighbourhood, this is one of the most beautiful lakefront public spaces in the city, regardless of the season. Waterfront boardwalk for bikes, summer beach volleyball, swimming, boating, long weekend celebrations.

Shopping

Queen Street East all the way from Broadview Avenue through Leslieville, and then on to the Beach area has tons of street front shops to enjoy.
424 recommandé par les habitants
The Beaches
424 recommandé par les habitants
Queen Street East all the way from Broadview Avenue through Leslieville, and then on to the Beach area has tons of street front shops to enjoy.
The quintessential super mall, there's no brand you won't find here. While it does throw you into the thick of the downtown core, it is easy to shop, and located right on the 501 Queen Streetcar route, making it very easy to get to.
2460 recommandé par les habitants
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge St
2460 recommandé par les habitants
The quintessential super mall, there's no brand you won't find here. While it does throw you into the thick of the downtown core, it is easy to shop, and located right on the 501 Queen Streetcar route, making it very easy to get to.

Entertainment & Activities

Love this location because availability of seats is never an issue.
93 recommandé par les habitants
Alliance Cinemas - The Beach
1651 Queen St E
93 recommandé par les habitants
Love this location because availability of seats is never an issue.

Arts & Culture

Permanent and Seasonal exhibits, presented in Frank Gehry's unique and engaging architectural environment.
2262 recommandé par les habitants
Musée des beaux-arts de l'Ontario
317 Dundas St W
2262 recommandé par les habitants
Permanent and Seasonal exhibits, presented in Frank Gehry's unique and engaging architectural environment.
A must-see curation of historical and modern exhibits, set in the century old original ROM building that is now juxtaposed by the crystal expansion designed by Michael Lieberskind. The location drops you in Toronto's retail high street for some great shopping and food.
2332 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park
2332 recommandé par les habitants
A must-see curation of historical and modern exhibits, set in the century old original ROM building that is now juxtaposed by the crystal expansion designed by Michael Lieberskind. The location drops you in Toronto's retail high street for some great shopping and food.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you like the classic pub, but want a bigger menu, this is definitely one of the most successful restaurants/bars in the greater neighbourhood.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St E
112 recommandé par les habitants
If you like the classic pub, but want a bigger menu, this is definitely one of the most successful restaurants/bars in the greater neighbourhood.
The Old School Pub is alive and kicking with this latest addition to the neighbourhood scene. Clever menu too.
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Thirsty Duck
972 Queen St E
17 recommandé par les habitants
The Old School Pub is alive and kicking with this latest addition to the neighbourhood scene. Clever menu too.