Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
They have delicious vegan donuts and bagels (with vegan cream cheeses) and some GF baked goods!
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bloomer's on Bloor
873 Bloor St WThey have delicious vegan donuts and bagels (with vegan cream cheeses) and some GF baked goods!
Best vegan restaurant, very close by (10 minutes by subway)!
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Planta Yorkville
1221 Bay St.Best vegan restaurant, very close by (10 minutes by subway)!
They offer an amazing vegan Fish and chips! I'm sure their non-vegan fare is great as well! Super close to Riverdale Park.
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Off The Hook Fishbar
749 Broadview AveThey offer an amazing vegan Fish and chips! I'm sure their non-vegan fare is great as well! Super close to Riverdale Park.
Great little Japanese coffee spot with modern decor and delicious pastries (some are vegan!)
Just a 7 minute walk away.
Ninetails Coffee Bar
651 Bloor Street WestGreat little Japanese coffee spot with modern decor and delicious pastries (some are vegan!)
Just a 7 minute walk away.
MACHINO DONUTS
1556 Bloor Street WestSuch great donuts!! Super close to High Park (they relocated!)
Great little cafe with lots of plants and a cozy decor. They have hot food as well! A large bahn mi sandwich for just $10! About a 7 minute walk away.
Rustle & Still Café
605 Bloor St WGreat little cafe with lots of plants and a cozy decor. They have hot food as well! A large bahn mi sandwich for just $10! About a 7 minute walk away.
Really delicious vegan Vietnamese food next to Kensington Market. Great prices!
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Saigon Lotus
6 St Andrew StReally delicious vegan Vietnamese food next to Kensington Market. Great prices!
George's Deli & BBQ
254 Dundas St EIncredible onion rings! Roughly 5 minute walk away.
Coffee Pocket
688a Bloor St WGREAT coffee + energy :)
Easily the best café + bakery in the city!! Their sourdough is amazing. They have really delicious baked goods (croissants, pastries, etc) and it's only a 5 minute walk away!
Emmer
Easily the best café + bakery in the city!! Their sourdough is amazing. They have really delicious baked goods (croissants, pastries, etc) and it's only a 5 minute walk away!
YUM! Love these so much! Fancy Korean corn dogs. Perfect street food. They have a vegan option too!
Chungchun Rice Dog
615 Bloor St WYUM! Love these so much! Fancy Korean corn dogs. Perfect street food. They have a vegan option too!
Really yummy vegan bubble tea spot! They make this thick creamy topping for their drinks that is so delicious.
Nuttea - Nut Mylk Cafe
Really yummy vegan bubble tea spot! They make this thick creamy topping for their drinks that is so delicious.
Amazing vegan sushi spot!! Seriously so delicious, everything I've tried has been great! The spicy "tuna" rolls were my favourite.
Tenon Vegan Sushi
Amazing vegan sushi spot!! Seriously so delicious, everything I've tried has been great! The spicy "tuna" rolls were my favourite.
YUMMMM!!! They've got the best vegan burgers in the city! Their waffle fries are also so great!! Definitely recommend if you're walking along Church street.
Soy Boys
YUMMMM!!! They've got the best vegan burgers in the city! Their waffle fries are also so great!! Definitely recommend if you're walking along Church street.
Entertainment & Activities
I love going here on a rainy day! Tons of beautiful plants to see.
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Izihlahla ze-Allan
160 Gerrard St EI love going here on a rainy day! Tons of beautiful plants to see.
Always something good playing!
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Cineplex Odeon Varsity and VIP Cinemas
55 Bloor St WAlways something good playing!
Great yoga studio, 10 minute walk along Harbord. Beautiful energy and very kind instructors.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
77 Harbord StGreat yoga studio, 10 minute walk along Harbord. Beautiful energy and very kind instructors.
Tons of great grocery stores, bars, little cafes/restaurants. Definitely check it out! Just a 15 minute walk away. Also countless thrift stores to enjoy!!
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Kensington Market
Tons of great grocery stores, bars, little cafes/restaurants. Definitely check it out! Just a 15 minute walk away. Also countless thrift stores to enjoy!!
I-Theatre ye-Scotiabank
259 Richmond St WGreat IMAX theatre with arcade.
Such a great neighbourhood. Walk down this street and enjoy all the little shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.
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Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AveSuch a great neighbourhood. Walk down this street and enjoy all the little shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.
Queen Street West
Great neighbourhood! Shopping, food, bars, etc it's a very fun little area!
There's usually an event happening here. Lots of food fairs, markets, etc and nice to walk along the water!
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I-Centre ye-Harbourfront
235 Queens Quay WThere's usually an event happening here. Lots of food fairs, markets, etc and nice to walk along the water!
I like to go swimming here! It's just south of Roncesvalles Avenue, so you can do some shopping there and then relax at the Sunnyside beach after.
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Sunnyside Park
2001 Lake Shore Boulevard WestI like to go swimming here! It's just south of Roncesvalles Avenue, so you can do some shopping there and then relax at the Sunnyside beach after.
Nicknamed "The Village" -- it is LGBTQIA+ friendly, tons of bars/clubs/pubs to go and have fun at! Super safe-space for everyone.
Church Wellesley Village
Nicknamed "The Village" -- it is LGBTQIA+ friendly, tons of bars/clubs/pubs to go and have fun at! Super safe-space for everyone.
Essentials
Huge grocery store! Tons of healthy choices and indulgent treats! Definitely recommend a visit. Their vegan donuts and olive bar are my personal favourites :)
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Whole Foods Market
1860 Bayview AveHuge grocery store! Tons of healthy choices and indulgent treats! Definitely recommend a visit. Their vegan donuts and olive bar are my personal favourites :)
Excellent gym nearby! 10 minute walk away. Super welcoming energy, lots of equipment, never too crowded.
Hone Fitness Bloor & Christie
670 Bloor Street WestExcellent gym nearby! 10 minute walk away. Super welcoming energy, lots of equipment, never too crowded.
Great Korean grocery store, just a 7 minute walk away!
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PAT Central
675 Bloor St WGreat Korean grocery store, just a 7 minute walk away!
Really charming little health food store with fresh produce, packaged goods, frozen foods, etc. Love it here! 7 minute walk away.
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Herbs & Nutrition
572 Bloor St WReally charming little health food store with fresh produce, packaged goods, frozen foods, etc. Love it here! 7 minute walk away.
All the basics for excellent prices! Roughly 10 minute walk.
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FreshCo Bathurst & Nassau
410 Bathurst StAll the basics for excellent prices! Roughly 10 minute walk.
They've got the best fruit! Always super fresh and flavourful, really nice selection (lots of organic options!)
Gold Leaf Fruit Market
610 Bloor St WThey've got the best fruit! Always super fresh and flavourful, really nice selection (lots of organic options!)
Shopping
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StIconic shopping mall in Toronto!
Great thrift store over on the west end! Also surrounded by other great thrift stores. Always find something unique, and very cheap!
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Public Butter Vintage
1290 Queen St WGreat thrift store over on the west end! Also surrounded by other great thrift stores. Always find something unique, and very cheap!
Such a zen vibe with lots of beautiful stones, adornments, tarot decks, books, incense, etc.
The Rock Store
154 Harbord StreetSuch a zen vibe with lots of beautiful stones, adornments, tarot decks, books, incense, etc.
Really great little health food store, which also has crystals, tarot decks, etc. All the healing vibes! Definitely recommend.
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Alternative Thinking
758 Bathurst StReally great little health food store, which also has crystals, tarot decks, etc. All the healing vibes! Definitely recommend.
Such a great little thrift store! Definitely recommend. Super kind owner. Tons of selection. Reasonable prices.
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4 Kensington AvenueSuch a great little thrift store! Definitely recommend. Super kind owner. Tons of selection. Reasonable prices.
10/10! you will find something with every visit. Such a wide selection of things to choose from! Love it here.
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Value Village
1319 Bloor St W10/10! you will find something with every visit. Such a wide selection of things to choose from! Love it here.
epic selection of vintage clothes/bags/shoes! definitely recommend. shop owner is so kind also :) super quick walk (bout 7 min)
First Kiss Tattoo and Vintage
652 Bloor Street Westepic selection of vintage clothes/bags/shoes! definitely recommend. shop owner is so kind also :) super quick walk (bout 7 min)
Harry Potter lovers -- you gotta check this place out! Really awesome shop that sells all magical themed goodies! Feels like you're stepping into a shop at Universal Studios.
Curiosa
320 Harbord StreetHarry Potter lovers -- you gotta check this place out! Really awesome shop that sells all magical themed goodies! Feels like you're stepping into a shop at Universal Studios.
My favourite used bookstore in the city! Patrick has the best fantasy books section I've ever seen and he's super knowledgeable with recommendations.
Seekers Books
My favourite used bookstore in the city! Patrick has the best fantasy books section I've ever seen and he's super knowledgeable with recommendations.
Value Village Boutique
Great little thrift spot nearby! Always find something here.
Great spot! Curated used/vintage clothing store. Not as cheap as value village, but every item is great so you save yourself some time flipping through :)
Miriam And Micah Vintage
Great spot! Curated used/vintage clothing store. Not as cheap as value village, but every item is great so you save yourself some time flipping through :)
Arts & Culture
They've got great exhibits on all the time, lots to see, beautiful building.
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I-Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThey've got great exhibits on all the time, lots to see, beautiful building.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WToronto Symphony Orchestra
60 Simcoe StReally great performances here!
Drinks & Nightlife
We love it here!! It's within walking distance and it is a VERY fun bar to go to in the Village!
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Crews & Tangos
508 Church StWe love it here!! It's within walking distance and it is a VERY fun bar to go to in the Village!
Such a fun little pub within walking distance, beautiful inside! Cool lighting and full menu with decent prices.
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The Green Room
414 College StSuch a fun little pub within walking distance, beautiful inside! Cool lighting and full menu with decent prices.
Iconic bar/pub in Toronto. They have vegan nachos! Great prices. Really cool interior with awesome music. Roughly 10 minute walk.
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Sneaky Dee's
431 College StIconic bar/pub in Toronto. They have vegan nachos! Great prices. Really cool interior with awesome music. Roughly 10 minute walk.
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Toronto
224 Richmond St WSuper fun comedy spot!
Super fun to go with friends (or solo!) Really awesome immersive themed bar, has a star wars room and other classics! Incredibly well-done. Feels like a movie set!
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Storm Crow Manor
580 Church StSuper fun to go with friends (or solo!) Really awesome immersive themed bar, has a star wars room and other classics! Incredibly well-done. Feels like a movie set!
Sightseeing
IThawa ye-CN
290 Bremner BlvdIncredible views of downtown! Definitely worth the visit!
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StIncredible views of downtown! Definitely worth the visit!