Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Great coffee and treats - with a stunning view of the Toronto skyline - and just around the corner from the apartment.
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Rooster Coffee House
479 Broadview AveGreat coffee and treats - with a stunning view of the Toronto skyline - and just around the corner from the apartment.
Loaded Pierogi
1044 Gerrard Street EastGreat food in the neighbourhood.
Primarily Greek but just great food and options for all kinds of budgets and tastes. Good bars and pubs for the night owls.
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Danforth Avenue
Danforth AvenuePrimarily Greek but just great food and options for all kinds of budgets and tastes. Good bars and pubs for the night owls.
Great brunch at awesome prices - just down the street from the apartment.
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Mad Dog Cafe
817 Gerrard St EGreat brunch at awesome prices - just down the street from the apartment.
Real French cuisine - this is a hidden gem of Toronto and is just around the corner from the apartment.
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Batifole
744 Gerrard St EReal French cuisine - this is a hidden gem of Toronto and is just around the corner from the apartment.
Great gourmet brunch at very reasonable prices - just down the street from the apartment.
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Riverdale Perk Cafe
Great gourmet brunch at very reasonable prices - just down the street from the apartment.
Ever roasted your own coffee to your perfection? Want to learn how and then taste the fruits of your work? If so, this is the place for you. Green coffee from around the world awaits your roasting skills. This is a hidden gem of Toronto - a 10-15 minute easy walk from the apartment. A great spot to just chill out and read for a while.
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Merchants Of Green Coffee
2 Matilda StEver roasted your own coffee to your perfection? Want to learn how and then taste the fruits of your work? If so, this is the place for you. Green coffee from around the world awaits your roasting skills. This is a hidden gem of Toronto - a 10-15 minute easy walk from the apartment. A great spot to just chill out and read for a while.
The Broadview Hotel is a historic east end neighbourhood landmark with a wonderfully colourful past. Originally built in 1891, has now been meticulously restored and reimagined as a 58-room boutique hotel and charismatic gathering spot.
This is one of Toronto's latest happening places - great for food and drinks on it's beautiful rooftop patio which showcases stunning views of Toronto's skyline. And best of all, you can walk there from the apartment in about 10 minutes.
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The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveThe Broadview Hotel is a historic east end neighbourhood landmark with a wonderfully colourful past. Originally built in 1891, has now been meticulously restored and reimagined as a 58-room boutique hotel and charismatic gathering spot.
This is one of Toronto's latest happening places - great for food and drinks on it's beautiful rooftop patio which showcases stunning views of Toronto's skyline. And best of all, you can walk there from the apartment in about 10 minutes.
Chino Locos Broadview
368 Broadview AvenueGreat burritos, good ingredients, made to your liking.
Green Earth Vegan Cuisine
804 Danforth AveGreat vegan food.
Mong Kut Thai Gold
471 Danforth AveAuthentic Thai Cuisine
Casa Sushi
469 Danforth AveSushi, teriyaki & Sake
10 minute walk from the apartment
Quaint eatery offering seasonal fare for lunch & weekend brunch, plus grab & go baked goods.
Everything you eat here is made from scratch in house.
The chefs thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients from farmers, foragers, and craftspeople who share the same respect they do for the environment, the future of the planet, animal welfare, natural land, and wholesome food for our children.
They also share the restaurant's thirst for knowledge and better practices to produce the most delicious ingredients.
15 minute walk from the apartment.
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Fiorentina
463 Danforth AveQuaint eatery offering seasonal fare for lunch & weekend brunch, plus grab & go baked goods.
Everything you eat here is made from scratch in house.
The chefs thoughtfully source the best possible ingredients from farmers, foragers, and craftspeople who share the same respect they do for the environment, the future of the planet, animal welfare, natural land, and wholesome food for our children.
They also share the restaurant's thirst for knowledge and better practices to produce the most delicious ingredients.
15 minute walk from the apartment.
Local sushi spot. Good for delivery but also within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
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Sushi Delight Japanese Restaurant
461 Danforth AvenueLocal sushi spot. Good for delivery but also within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Great Greek food. less than 15 minute walk from the apartment.
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Messini Authentic Gyros
445 Danforth AveGreat Greek food. less than 15 minute walk from the apartment.
15 minute walk from the apartment.
The Tsafatinos family, have been preparing and serving authentic homemade Greek food for over 30 years at Kalyvia, located in the heart of Toronto's Greektown, just east of Chester subway station. Whether you're craving for Lamb, Pork, Chicken or Beef Souvlaki, real Greek style Chicken or Pork Gyro, Mousaka, Grilled or Fried Calamari, Grilled Octopus, Bakaliaro, Garides, Scallops or our very own, made from scratch Kalyvia Pizza, you'll find a wide range of the "Taste of Our Village" delicious Greek dishes at Kalyvia.
Kalyvia
420 Danforth Ave15 minute walk from the apartment.
The Tsafatinos family, have been preparing and serving authentic homemade Greek food for over 30 years at Kalyvia, located in the heart of Toronto's Greektown, just east of Chester subway station. Whether you're craving for Lamb, Pork, Chicken or Beef Souvlaki, real Greek style Chicken or Pork Gyro, Mousaka, Grilled or Fried Calamari, Grilled Octopus, Bakaliaro, Garides, Scallops or our very own, made from scratch Kalyvia Pizza, you'll find a wide range of the "Taste of Our Village" delicious Greek dishes at Kalyvia.
Dolce Gelato
414 Danforth AveWithin 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Awesome ice cream!
Within a 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Lamb chops & broiled calamari are on the menu, while Greek-inspired statues & art line the walls.
Megas Restaurant
402 Danforth AveWithin a 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Lamb chops & broiled calamari are on the menu, while Greek-inspired statues & art line the walls.
Greek taverna, with exposed wooden beams & a stone fireplace, offering grilled meats & seafood.
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Astoria Shish Kebob House - Danforth
390 Danforth AveGreek taverna, with exposed wooden beams & a stone fireplace, offering grilled meats & seafood.
Within a 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Greek fare choice with hand-painted frescoes & an airy vibe, plus fish & wine imported from Greece.
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Pantheon Restaurant
407 Danforth AveWithin a 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Greek fare choice with hand-painted frescoes & an airy vibe, plus fish & wine imported from Greece.
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
This is a local not to be missed hole in a wall. All day breakfast, handmade burgers and sandwiches.
Detroit Eatery Restaurant
389 Danforth AveWithin 15 minute walk of the apartment.
This is a local not to be missed hole in a wall. All day breakfast, handmade burgers and sandwiches.
The name speaks for itself!
Within a 15 minute walk of the apartment.
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Great Burger Kitchen
1056 Gerrard Street EastThe name speaks for itself!
Within a 15 minute walk of the apartment.
This is the home of Avoca - hand made chocolates and ice cream. All the chocolates and ice cream are hand made right at the shop, no preservatives or additives. Locally hidden spot, must not be missed!
Within 10 minute walk of the apartment.
176 Hampton Ave
176 Hampton AvenueThis is the home of Avoca - hand made chocolates and ice cream. All the chocolates and ice cream are hand made right at the shop, no preservatives or additives. Locally hidden spot, must not be missed!
Within 10 minute walk of the apartment.
Village Pie
337 Danforth AvenueGet your traditional greet pie here.
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Relaxed, rustic eatery serving East Mediterranean dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Rikkochez
341 Danforth AveRelaxed, rustic eatery serving East Mediterranean dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Basil Express
353 Danforth AveThai Food.
Sher-E-Punjab
351 Danforth AveIndian food.
Hanoi 3 Seasons
1135 Queen St EVietnamese Cuisine. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
AAA Bar is an award winning Central Texas style BBQ joint catering to adults and families alike. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
This is a BBQ joint serving Dry Rub Ribs, Brisket and other traditional favorites smoked daily on their offset barrel smoker. Full menu served until midnight 7 days a week. "Mostly" Gluten Free!
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AAA Public House
598 Gerrard St EAAA Bar is an award winning Central Texas style BBQ joint catering to adults and families alike. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
This is a BBQ joint serving Dry Rub Ribs, Brisket and other traditional favorites smoked daily on their offset barrel smoker. Full menu served until midnight 7 days a week. "Mostly" Gluten Free!
Rose's Vietnamese Sandwiches
601 Gerrard St EAwesome Vietnamese subs and treats. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Pho East
610 Gerrard St E10 minute walk from the apartment.
Hoa Phuong Vietnamese Restaurant
614 Gerrard Street East10 minute walk fro the apartment.
Offering house-made, Asian inspired ice cream, along with baked goods & grocery items. Some of the flavours will surprise if not shock you - but don't pre-judge them, try them! The shop is generous with their samples.
10 minute walk from the apartment.
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Wong's Ice Cream & Store
5607 Gerrard St EOffering house-made, Asian inspired ice cream, along with baked goods & grocery items. Some of the flavours will surprise if not shock you - but don't pre-judge them, try them! The shop is generous with their samples.
10 minute walk from the apartment.
Best pho ga and banh cuon in the city. Also the owners are the sweetest! Just go eat there and you won't regret it.
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Que Ling Vietnamese Cusine
248 Boulton AveBest pho ga and banh cuon in the city. Also the owners are the sweetest! Just go eat there and you won't regret it.
Panda Chef Wok and Sushi
635 Gerrard Street EastChinese Thai Cuisine. 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Gerrard St. Bakery
635 Gerrard St EGingerbread cookies...yumm!
Refined go-to for classic Chinese & dim sum dishes, including barbecue duck & seafood dumplings.
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Pearl Court Restaurant
633 Gerrard St ERefined go-to for classic Chinese & dim sum dishes, including barbecue duck & seafood dumplings.
Pho House
5230 Dundas St WAuthentic Vietnamese Noodle Soup Restaurant.
Colourful eatery offering handmade dumplings & other Northern Chinese eats. Delivery available.
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Dumpling House
619 Gerrard St EColourful eatery offering handmade dumplings & other Northern Chinese eats. Delivery available.
Thobors Boulangerie Pâtisserie
479b Danforth AveThe name says it all - less than 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Cheese Emporium
479 Danforth AvenueThe name says it all - less thank 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Danforth Music Hall
147 Danforth AveIt's a short walk from the apartment and in the heart of Leslieville, complete with bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
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Η Όπερα
735 Queen St EIt's a short walk from the apartment and in the heart of Leslieville, complete with bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
Parks & Nature
It's Toronto's original farm - complete with barns and animals - and is now right in the heart of the city! It's only a 10 minute walk - great outing for kids or just going for a walk through the Riverdale Park West and the farm. Best of all, it's free to enter and enjoy.
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Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StIt's Toronto's original farm - complete with barns and animals - and is now right in the heart of the city! It's only a 10 minute walk - great outing for kids or just going for a walk through the Riverdale Park West and the farm. Best of all, it's free to enter and enjoy.
Great for a picnic, this park offers stunning views of the Toronto skyline all year round.
Winter time, if there is snow, it's a great tobogganing hill too!
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StGreat for a picnic, this park offers stunning views of the Toronto skyline all year round.
Winter time, if there is snow, it's a great tobogganing hill too!
Riverdale Park
425 Carlton St You can walk through this park to get to the Riverdale Farm.
Great park for a walk, grab a coffee, lots of playgrounds for kids of all ages (complete with a wading pool which is open during the summer months), ping pong tables and a fire pit. Great for a run and, for the workout fanatics, there is a brand new (2017) workout park you can take advantage of. It's right around the corner from the apartment.
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Withrow Park
725 Logan AveGreat park for a walk, grab a coffee, lots of playgrounds for kids of all ages (complete with a wading pool which is open during the summer months), ping pong tables and a fire pit. Great for a run and, for the workout fanatics, there is a brand new (2017) workout park you can take advantage of. It's right around the corner from the apartment.
Evergreen Brick Works is an abandoned brick factory turned community hub. It’s a place where the world can experience sustainable practices that enable flourishing cities of the future.
All the activities you take part in; weekly Farmers Market, outdoor Children Garden, exhibitions, ravine walks and bike rides, conferences, talks and green design features. Evergreen Brick Works enables visitors to take solutions back to their home, business, community and cities across Canada.
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Εργοστάσιο του Εβεργκριν Μπρικ
550 Bayview AveEvergreen Brick Works is an abandoned brick factory turned community hub. It’s a place where the world can experience sustainable practices that enable flourishing cities of the future.
All the activities you take part in; weekly Farmers Market, outdoor Children Garden, exhibitions, ravine walks and bike rides, conferences, talks and green design features. Evergreen Brick Works enables visitors to take solutions back to their home, business, community and cities across Canada.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is an all-around great spot. Great for families with kids for brunch (kids eat free!), turns into a pub in the afternoon - not your typical pub, though, as the food is gourmet and great - and into a nightclub during the weekends. And again, it's walking distance (10 minutes) from the apartment.
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Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St EThis is an all-around great spot. Great for families with kids for brunch (kids eat free!), turns into a pub in the afternoon - not your typical pub, though, as the food is gourmet and great - and into a nightclub during the weekends. And again, it's walking distance (10 minutes) from the apartment.
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
This sleek gastropub with red & dark-wood decor serves craft beers, burgers & elevated pub fare.
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Louis Cifer Brew Works
417 Danforth AveWithin 15 minute walk of the apartment.
This sleek gastropub with red & dark-wood decor serves craft beers, burgers & elevated pub fare.
This is a local pub but also the spot to get your oysters!
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
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The Auld Spot Pub
347 Danforth AveThis is a local pub but also the spot to get your oysters!
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Getting Around
This is the nearest subway station to the apartment. Easiest way to get there is to catch any streetcar going north from the Broadview/Langley stop which is one block south from the west end of our street.
You can also walk to Broadview station if you prefer though.
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Broadview Station
This is the nearest subway station to the apartment. Easiest way to get there is to catch any streetcar going north from the Broadview/Langley stop which is one block south from the west end of our street.
You can also walk to Broadview station if you prefer though.
Chester Station - Westbound Platform
22 Chester Ave Subway station.
Pape Station
743 Pape Ave Subway station.
This is the nearest streetcar stop - you can catch the 504 and 505 streetcars going both ways from here.
Broadview Ave At Langley Ave-Bridgepoint Health Ctr station
This is the nearest streetcar stop - you can catch the 504 and 505 streetcars going both ways from here.
Everything Else
Rosy Nails
395 Danforth AvenueGet your nails done at this place!
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
Wonder Nails & Spa
KidsAfterHoursCare.ca
This is a walk-in clinic for kids in case your wee ones need some medical help.
Children's After Hours Clinic
1100 Sheppard Ave EKidsAfterHoursCare.ca
This is a walk-in clinic for kids in case your wee ones need some medical help.
Entertainment & Activities
Clay Room - need something to do on a rainy day but don't feel like venture out too far from the comfort of the Riverdale Oasis? Why not make and paint your own ceramics? A bowl? Vase? Or a new piece of your own art to take home? If so, this is your place.
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
279 Danforth Ave
279 Danforth AvenueClay Room - need something to do on a rainy day but don't feel like venture out too far from the comfort of the Riverdale Oasis? Why not make and paint your own ceramics? A bowl? Vase? Or a new piece of your own art to take home? If so, this is your place.
Within 15 minute walk of the apartment.
PAINT CABIN IS TORONTO'S FIRST & ORIGINAL PAINT BAR. LOCATED AT 723 GERRARD ST E. IN LESLIEVILLE! PAINT CABIN BOASTS A FULLY LICENSED BAR, COFFEE HOUSE, 40 ART STATIONS, COCKTAIL MENU, FOOD MENU, A LOUNGE AND A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. BEST OF ALL - ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED TO TAKE PART IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES PAINT CABIN HAS TO OFFER. FROM THE MANY PAINT PARTIES AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS IN ACRYLIC PAINTING, WOODCUT PRINT MAKING, STRING ART, WATERCOLOUR, AND OF COURSE THE POPULAR GLOW IN THE DARK DJ PAINT PARTY. THEY PROVIDE GUIDED INSTRUCTIONS IN ALL OF THEIR ACTIVITIES.
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Paint Cabin Create! Drink! Repeat!
723 Gerrard St EPAINT CABIN IS TORONTO'S FIRST & ORIGINAL PAINT BAR. LOCATED AT 723 GERRARD ST E. IN LESLIEVILLE! PAINT CABIN BOASTS A FULLY LICENSED BAR, COFFEE HOUSE, 40 ART STATIONS, COCKTAIL MENU, FOOD MENU, A LOUNGE AND A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. BEST OF ALL - ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED TO TAKE PART IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES PAINT CABIN HAS TO OFFER. FROM THE MANY PAINT PARTIES AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS IN ACRYLIC PAINTING, WOODCUT PRINT MAKING, STRING ART, WATERCOLOUR, AND OF COURSE THE POPULAR GLOW IN THE DARK DJ PAINT PARTY. THEY PROVIDE GUIDED INSTRUCTIONS IN ALL OF THEIR ACTIVITIES.