Viviane's Guidebook
Food scene
This Mexican place rocks - really amazing food - and it’s walking distance.
73 paikallista suosittelee
Playa Cabana Cantina
2883 Dundas St WThis Mexican place rocks - really amazing food - and it’s walking distance.
Local quiet sushi place with great hidden patio at the back.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Sushi On Roncy
293 Roncesvalles AveLocal quiet sushi place with great hidden patio at the back.
If you like France this place is great. Great for brunch too.
155 paikallista suosittelee
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WIf you like France this place is great. Great for brunch too.
My favourite place in the Distillery District. Lunch or dinner, great ambiance. A bit dressy and classy but just right.
47 paikallista suosittelee
Cluny Bistro & Boulangerie
35 Tank House LaneMy favourite place in the Distillery District. Lunch or dinner, great ambiance. A bit dressy and classy but just right.
Awesome neighbourhood with lots of restaurants and good vibes. Must do.
1704 paikallista suosittelee
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StAwesome neighbourhood with lots of restaurants and good vibes. Must do.
I love their brunch! You can walk there and check out all the shops along the way. It’s close to home.
91 paikallista suosittelee
The Ace
231A Roncesvalles AveI love their brunch! You can walk there and check out all the shops along the way. It’s close to home.
Looooove them for brunch. Real good food. Be prepared to wait a bit as they’re busy and take no reservations.
114 paikallista suosittelee
School
70 Fraser AveLooooove them for brunch. Real good food. Be prepared to wait a bit as they’re busy and take no reservations.
Great bar for drinks and delicious Spanish tapas. Have a look at their cool bar. Everything there was brought from Spain, such classic!
235 paikallista suosittelee
Bar Raval
505 College StGreat bar for drinks and delicious Spanish tapas. Have a look at their cool bar. Everything there was brought from Spain, such classic!
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGreat breakfast and brunch
Byblos
11 Duncan StI love this Mediterranean restaurant!
Amazing views at the restaurant located on the 54th floor. Not to be missed.
131 paikallista suosittelee
Canoe
66 Wellington St WAmazing views at the restaurant located on the 54th floor. Not to be missed.
The Chase
10 Temperance StSeafood place with fresh oysters and great dishes.
Awesome gourmet oven baked pizzas and you can chose the pizza dough. Close to home.
69 paikallista suosittelee
Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveAwesome gourmet oven baked pizzas and you can chose the pizza dough. Close to home.
Sightseeing
Yes it’s touristy but hey why not?! The restaurant spins around slowly and every time I go, I enjoy it. The 3 course meal is not too expensive, worth it.
3509 paikallista suosittelee
CN-torni
290 Bremner BlvdYes it’s touristy but hey why not?! The restaurant spins around slowly and every time I go, I enjoy it. The 3 course meal is not too expensive, worth it.
Toronto Zoo
2000 Meadowvale RdLove our zoo!
Ontarion taidemuseo
317 Dundas St WEye candy inside and out.
Bata Shoe Museum
327 Bloor St WIf you like shoes like I do, this is your museum.
Best to go on weekends and stroll around the streets. In the summer there are street performances, it’s overall a vibrant area on the hippie side.
89 paikallista suosittelee
Kensington Fruit Market
36 St Andrew StBest to go on weekends and stroll around the streets. In the summer there are street performances, it’s overall a vibrant area on the hippie side.
Music
Awesome music performances there, lovely little cabaret feel, can’t miss out! Usually a Latino Cuban jazzy feel.
120 paikallista suosittelee
Lula Lounge
1585 Dundas St WAwesome music performances there, lovely little cabaret feel, can’t miss out! Usually a Latino Cuban jazzy feel.
Wonderful line up of Jazz, Blues and live performances, great Pub food. Check out their daily performances.
109 paikallista suosittelee
The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar
194 Queen St WWonderful line up of Jazz, Blues and live performances, great Pub food. Check out their daily performances.
I’ve seen many great live performances there, mostly jazz and instrumental. Kensington market area is a vibrant one especially during weekends for the open air summer market.
49 paikallista suosittelee
Poetry Jazz Cafe
1078 Augusta AveI’ve seen many great live performances there, mostly jazz and instrumental. Kensington market area is a vibrant one especially during weekends for the open air summer market.
A bit more expensive and exclusive than the others, this is a great venue with intimate performances. Dinner available.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Jazz Bistro
251 Victoria StA bit more expensive and exclusive than the others, this is a great venue with intimate performances. Dinner available.
Drinking Places
Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WGreat little local brewery especially during summer!
Classic little joint close to home ideal for drinks among locals. Not fancy!
107 paikallista suosittelee
The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St WClassic little joint close to home ideal for drinks among locals. Not fancy!
Vintage retro Pub close to home with some live performances and a patio. Very cozy during winter time.
75 paikallista suosittelee
The Local Pub
396 Roncesvalles AveVintage retro Pub close to home with some live performances and a patio. Very cozy during winter time.
Fantastic drinks and awesome performance shows. A fun place.
76 paikallista suosittelee
Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St EFantastic drinks and awesome performance shows. A fun place.
Local brewery with industrial vibes, really cool place.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Junction Craft Brewing
150 Symes RdLocal brewery with industrial vibes, really cool place.
Can get loud and super busy. Long shared tables, good beer and good German style snack food meals to go along.
198 paikallista suosittelee
WVRST
609 King St WCan get loud and super busy. Long shared tables, good beer and good German style snack food meals to go along.
Organic groceries
2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont StAnother great organic grocery store close by.
Good coffee nearby
Walking distance great cafe and excellent coffee!
56 paikallista suosittelee
The Good Neighbour Espresso Bar
238 Annette StWalking distance great cafe and excellent coffee!
Crema Coffee Company
3079 Dundas St WAlso amazing coffee