Food Scene
Very family friendly. Extensive menu with something for everyone.
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recommandé par les habitantsVesuvio Pizzeria & Spaghetti House
3010 Dundas St W27
recommandé par les habitantsVery family friendly. Extensive menu with something for everyone.
Great for families and toddlers making a mess. Has a hearty breakfast at a great price.
Purple Onion Steak House
2998 Dundas Street WestGreat for families and toddlers making a mess. Has a hearty breakfast at a great price.
Pho Huong
394 Pacific Ave12
recommandé par les habitantsCheap and cheerful. Delicious soups for a rainy cold day.
Wonderful aromatic flavours of India. Cozy small restaurant with lots of charm.
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recommandé par les habitantsCurry Twist Restaurant
3034 Dundas St W19
recommandé par les habitantsWonderful aromatic flavours of India. Cozy small restaurant with lots of charm.
This is not only the best Malaysian food in the city but I've heard it said that it's better than Malaysian food in Malaysia!! No doubt this is a must-go-to restaurant.
Isaan Der Northeastern Thai Restaurant
2961 Dundas St WThis is not only the best Malaysian food in the city but I've heard it said that it's better than Malaysian food in Malaysia!! No doubt this is a must-go-to restaurant.
Because vegan food can be yummy too. Highly flavourful food. And, it's super healthy.
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recommandé par les habitantsGrasshopper Eatery
3080 Dundas St W7
recommandé par les habitantsBecause vegan food can be yummy too. Highly flavourful food. And, it's super healthy.
A local, organic menu inspired by seasonal produce and Mexican flavours- try the fish tacos
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recommandé par les habitantsCool Hand Of A Girl
2804 Dundas St W11
recommandé par les habitantsA local, organic menu inspired by seasonal produce and Mexican flavours- try the fish tacos
Have a cocktail. Then stay for dinner. There's a great selection of tacos. And don't leave without having the tres leches dessert: vanilla sponge cake soaked in three types of milk. mmmmmm
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recommandé par les habitantsPlaya Cabana Cantina
2883 Dundas St W51
recommandé par les habitantsHave a cocktail. Then stay for dinner. There's a great selection of tacos. And don't leave without having the tres leches dessert: vanilla sponge cake soaked in three types of milk. mmmmmm
Southern fare. great patio in the summer. Comfort foods like hush puppies and gumbo are complemented by more adventurous favorites like catfish and jambalaya.
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recommandé par les habitantsRoux
2790 Dundas St W10
recommandé par les habitantsSouthern fare. great patio in the summer. Comfort foods like hush puppies and gumbo are complemented by more adventurous favorites like catfish and jambalaya.
The menu is Italian drawing upon influences from around the Mediterranean with a simple and comforting feel. The wine list is expertly curated. There are up to 20 wines by the glass with rotating thematic red and white flights- a way to taste a few types of wine without getting completely blotto.
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recommandé par les habitantsBricco Kitchen And Wine Bar
3047 Dundas St W12
recommandé par les habitantsThe menu is Italian drawing upon influences from around the Mediterranean with a simple and comforting feel. The wine list is expertly curated. There are up to 20 wines by the glass with rotating thematic red and white flights- a way to taste a few types of wine without getting completely blotto.
The best coffee in the city by the best baristas. Not to mention- all-natural pastries, baked daily, locally sourced grilled cheese sandwiches, the free WiFi and access to electrical outlets for laptops, and you’ve got an individual place made for individual people. You know, a café.
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recommandé par les habitantsCrema Coffee Company
3079 Dundas St W22
recommandé par les habitantsThe best coffee in the city by the best baristas. Not to mention- all-natural pastries, baked daily, locally sourced grilled cheese sandwiches, the free WiFi and access to electrical outlets for laptops, and you’ve got an individual place made for individual people. You know, a café.
The Good Neighbour is an artsy, airy space with exposed brick walls. perfect for writing your novel and brilliant ideas.
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recommandé par les habitantsThe Good Neighbour Espresso Bar
238 Annette St29
recommandé par les habitantsThe Good Neighbour is an artsy, airy space with exposed brick walls. perfect for writing your novel and brilliant ideas.
A haven for design junkies, and espresso-heads alike. This is the first cafe to open up in this area, and has become an institution in Toronto's west end. All of the coffee served is a blend consisting of at least 20 per cent Extra Fancy Kona , and is blended in house and roasted locally.
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recommandé par les habitantsHula Girl Espresso Boutique
2473 Dundas St W13
recommandé par les habitantsA haven for design junkies, and espresso-heads alike. This is the first cafe to open up in this area, and has become an institution in Toronto's west end. All of the coffee served is a blend consisting of at least 20 per cent Extra Fancy Kona , and is blended in house and roasted locally.
It's all gluten free. A bakery that is all gluten free!
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recommandé par les habitantsBunner's Bake Shop
3054 Dundas St W14
recommandé par les habitantsIt's all gluten free. A bakery that is all gluten free!
Specializes in homestyle baked goods, prepared foods, ready meals and artisan breads and cheeses. Mabel’s uses only the highest quality ingredients, choosing local or organic options whenever possible, with no preservatives or artificial flavouring.
Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods
2755 Dundas St WSpecializes in homestyle baked goods, prepared foods, ready meals and artisan breads and cheeses. Mabel’s uses only the highest quality ingredients, choosing local or organic options whenever possible, with no preservatives or artificial flavouring.
Nashville Hot Chicken is the perfect beginning to a food crawl. The retro diner setting takes second stage to the filling fried chicken sandwich and the meals, which consist of either a chicken breast or thigh, a side of coleslaw or corn salad, white bread, pickles and buttermilk ranch dip. That's finger lickin' good!
Chica's Chicken
2853 Dundas St WNashville Hot Chicken is the perfect beginning to a food crawl. The retro diner setting takes second stage to the filling fried chicken sandwich and the meals, which consist of either a chicken breast or thigh, a side of coleslaw or corn salad, white bread, pickles and buttermilk ranch dip. That's finger lickin' good!
This deli house’s porchetta could contend for one of Toronto’s best sandwiches: crispy pork shoulder stuffed with fresh rapini, provolone, truffle sauce, chilli sauce and grainy mustard. Come back for the jerk chicken sandwich, the smoked meat deli sandwich that could rival Schwartz’s in Montreal, and the $5 peameal bacon sandwich as part of its all-day breakfast special.
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recommandé par les habitantsWhen The Pig Came Home Delicatessen
3035 Dundas St W6
recommandé par les habitantsThis deli house’s porchetta could contend for one of Toronto’s best sandwiches: crispy pork shoulder stuffed with fresh rapini, provolone, truffle sauce, chilli sauce and grainy mustard. Come back for the jerk chicken sandwich, the smoked meat deli sandwich that could rival Schwartz’s in Montreal, and the $5 peameal bacon sandwich as part of its all-day breakfast special.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails with a Literary Twist- With almost 50 cocktails on their list, using an array of homemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures and infusions, there’s something here for everyone. Even mocktails- my fave. They also offer wines by glass or by the bottle and cans of craft beer and cider.
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recommandé par les habitantsFamous Last Words
392 Pacific Ave9
recommandé par les habitantsCocktails with a Literary Twist- With almost 50 cocktails on their list, using an array of homemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures and infusions, there’s something here for everyone. Even mocktails- my fave. They also offer wines by glass or by the bottle and cans of craft beer and cider.
Magical scotch collection. Stick to your ribs dinner in an honest British tradition. Also serves a wonderful brunch. Try the chicken and waffles.
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recommandé par les habitantsThe Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St W64
recommandé par les habitantsMagical scotch collection. Stick to your ribs dinner in an honest British tradition. Also serves a wonderful brunch. Try the chicken and waffles.
A unique Mexican inspired by the Mexican Revolution. La Rev considers itself more as a space for creativity, making music and art,
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recommandé par les habitantsLA REV
2848 Dundas St W6
recommandé par les habitantsA unique Mexican inspired by the Mexican Revolution. La Rev considers itself more as a space for creativity, making music and art,
Brewpub- for beer drinkers that is for sure. Put simply and sincerely, if you love beer, you should be here.
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recommandé par les habitantsIndie Alehouse
2876 Dundas St W76
recommandé par les habitantsBrewpub- for beer drinkers that is for sure. Put simply and sincerely, if you love beer, you should be here.
An easy-going, low-key bistro vibe makes this Junction-area spot a good bet for a relaxing evening out or for taking in regular Tuesday open-mic nights and Friday and weekend shows.
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recommandé par les habitantsAxis Cafe
3048 Dundas St W15
recommandé par les habitantsAn easy-going, low-key bistro vibe makes this Junction-area spot a good bet for a relaxing evening out or for taking in regular Tuesday open-mic nights and Friday and weekend shows.
Blink and you’ll miss this secret music venue, created by the owners of The Hole in the Wall. (Look for the orange door beside Silk Restaurant and make your way to the basement.) Whether you want to play some pinball or check out a new high-calibre talent or sing your heart out at a tribute night or karaoke, this is one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets.
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recommandé par les habitantsJunction City Music Hall
2907 Dundas St W15
recommandé par les habitantsBlink and you’ll miss this secret music venue, created by the owners of The Hole in the Wall. (Look for the orange door beside Silk Restaurant and make your way to the basement.) Whether you want to play some pinball or check out a new high-calibre talent or sing your heart out at a tribute night or karaoke, this is one of Toronto’s best-kept secrets.
Arts & Culture
New cultural hub transformed the former Tower Automotive Building in its new address at 158 Sterling Road. The 55,000 square foot space features five floors of gallery, studio, and exhibition space.
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recommandé par les habitantsMOCA
158 Sterling Rd9
recommandé par les habitantsNew cultural hub transformed the former Tower Automotive Building in its new address at 158 Sterling Road. The 55,000 square foot space features five floors of gallery, studio, and exhibition space.
Since opening its doors in 1996, Toronto-based Angell Gallery has been dedicated to presenting art collectors and enthusiasts with thoughtfully curated and engaging exhibitions of contemporary art. Representing emerging, mid-career and senior artists, Angell Gallery showcases a wide range of media, from painting, drawing and sculpture, to photography, installation and video.
Angell Gallery
1444 Dupont StSince opening its doors in 1996, Toronto-based Angell Gallery has been dedicated to presenting art collectors and enthusiasts with thoughtfully curated and engaging exhibitions of contemporary art. Representing emerging, mid-career and senior artists, Angell Gallery showcases a wide range of media, from painting, drawing and sculpture, to photography, installation and video.
Parks & Nature
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
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recommandé par les habitantsHigh Park
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recommandé par les habitantsHigh Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
Essentials
The Union Pearson Express is an airport rail link running between Union Station in Downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport. It stops at BLoor station which is a five minute walk from our home.
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recommandé par les habitantsUP Express Bloor Station
1456 Bloor St W46
recommandé par les habitantsThe Union Pearson Express is an airport rail link running between Union Station in Downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport. It stops at BLoor station which is a five minute walk from our home.