Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Amazing food (ribs and chicken are their specialties). The blueberry duck pancake from their Brunch menu is a must try.
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Barque Smokehouse
299 Roncesvalles AveAmazing food (ribs and chicken are their specialties). The blueberry duck pancake from their Brunch menu is a must try.
La Cubana
392 Roncesvalles AveA brunch-time favourite among the Torontonians.
Sushi On Roncy
293 Roncesvalles AveFresh, High quality sushi!
Well known European restaurant serving homestyle Polish dishes and beers.
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Cafe Polonez
195 Roncesvalles AveWell known European restaurant serving homestyle Polish dishes and beers.
A restored diner serving comfort-food classics & late-night bar snacks, plus weekend brunch.
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The Ace
231A Roncesvalles AveA restored diner serving comfort-food classics & late-night bar snacks, plus weekend brunch.
Old-school grill serving up classic breakfasts, burgers, steaks & Greek dishes, with beer on tap.
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Aris Place
229 Roncesvalles AveOld-school grill serving up classic breakfasts, burgers, steaks & Greek dishes, with beer on tap.
Inventive wood-fired pies & other Italian dishes served in a relaxed, retro-inspired setting.
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Pizzeria Defina
321 Roncesvalles AveInventive wood-fired pies & other Italian dishes served in a relaxed, retro-inspired setting.
Craft javas, bottomless cups of drip coffee & sweet & savoury baked goods in art deco–ish setting.
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Extra Butter Coffee
283 Roncesvalles AveCraft javas, bottomless cups of drip coffee & sweet & savoury baked goods in art deco–ish setting.
Burrito Boyz
224 Adelaide St WFast and cheap.
A huge choice of handmade ice cream flavours, plus ice cream cakes & jars of artisanal sundae sauce.
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Ed's Real Scoop - Roncesvalles
189 Roncesvalles AveA huge choice of handmade ice cream flavours, plus ice cream cakes & jars of artisanal sundae sauce.
Best chocolate treats in the city, plus home made ice-cream!
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The Chocolateria
361 Roncesvalles AveBest chocolate treats in the city, plus home made ice-cream!
Small chain outpost specializing in gourmet baked goods from meat pies to cookies.
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Hot Oven Bakery
2226 Bloor St WSmall chain outpost specializing in gourmet baked goods from meat pies to cookies.
Gourmet emporium specializing in home-style baked goods, prepared meals, artisanal breads & cheeses.
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Mabel's Bakery & Specialty Foods
323 Roncesvalles AveGourmet emporium specializing in home-style baked goods, prepared meals, artisanal breads & cheeses.
Decorated with retro movie posters, this breakfast joint serves classic & Mexican-inspired fare.
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Easy Restaurant
1645 Queen St WDecorated with retro movie posters, this breakfast joint serves classic & Mexican-inspired fare.
At this white-tiled cafe, baked goods & java drinks made from its roastery's own beans are on offer.
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Reunion Coffee Roasters
385 Roncesvalles AveAt this white-tiled cafe, baked goods & java drinks made from its roastery's own beans are on offer.
Servies raw, 100% organic, nutritionist approved
and never HPP'd cold-pressed juice.
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Village Juicery
99 Roncesvalles AveServies raw, 100% organic, nutritionist approved
and never HPP'd cold-pressed juice.
Shunoko
3220 St Clair Ave WTake out sushi joint. Fresh and friendly!
Starbucks
2E Spadina Ave.Drinks & Nightlife
The Dizzy
305 Roncesvalles AveA well-known sports bar serves high-end pub food.
A sports bar serves craft beer and gourmet hotdogs.
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Round The Horn
331 Roncesvalles AveA sports bar serves craft beer and gourmet hotdogs.
Neighbourhood watering hole with diverse pub fare, local beers on tap & live music.
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The Local Pub
396 Roncesvalles AveNeighbourhood watering hole with diverse pub fare, local beers on tap & live music.
Gabby's
2076 Queen St ECanadian restaurant/bar/pub chain.
English-style pub with red walls, a massive patio & a menu featuring Guinness & pub standards.
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Loons Restaurant & Pub
416 Roncesvalles AveEnglish-style pub with red walls, a massive patio & a menu featuring Guinness & pub standards.
Sangria Lounge
145 Roncesvalles AveReasonable drinks and great service.
Once an auto shop, this brand new watering hole serves house-brewed Belgian-style beers & sharing plates.
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Bandit Brewery
2125 Dundas St WOnce an auto shop, this brand new watering hole serves house-brewed Belgian-style beers & sharing plates.
Rustic haunt with many local ciders & craft beers on tap, plus a varied menu of comfort food.
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Cider House
391 Roncesvalles AveRustic haunt with many local ciders & craft beers on tap, plus a varied menu of comfort food.
Parks & Nature
A wonderful park about 5 mins' walk from our house. Other than beautiful nature(great for photography), there is also a museum, a zoo, the best kids play structure in the city, a restaurant and trails.
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High Park
1873 Bloor St WA wonderful park about 5 mins' walk from our house. Other than beautiful nature(great for photography), there is also a museum, a zoo, the best kids play structure in the city, a restaurant and trails.
Sunnyside Park
2001 Lake Shore Boulevard WestBeach, playground, sand
High Park Zoo
Sorauren Avenue Park
289 Sorauren AveGreat kids playgound.
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St WSobeys Urban Fresh High Park
199 Roncesvalles AveThis fruits and veggie store has excellent variety of fruit, veg, fresh herbs, flowers and organics.
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MAPLE PRODUCE
225 Roncesvalles Ave This fruits and veggie store has excellent variety of fruit, veg, fresh herbs, flowers and organics.
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Liquor store
Hospital with 24 hour Emergency.
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St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
30 The QueenswayHospital with 24 hour Emergency.
Shoppers Drug Mart
935 Eglinton Ave WPharmacy
Getting Around
Dundas West station
Metro/subway station
Bloor GO station
1456 Bloor St WExpress train to Downtown Core or to airport.
240 Roncesvalles Ave
240 Roncesvalles Avenue504 streetcar stop (takes you right in the city core via King Street).
300 Roncesvalles Ave
300 Roncesvalles Avenue504 Streetcar stop (to Downtown core)
Shopping
Eclectic home decor, handmade goods & edible gifts like honey & preserves in a bright, spare shop.
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Likely General
389 Roncesvalles AveEclectic home decor, handmade goods & edible gifts like honey & preserves in a bright, spare shop.
A fun book store with Friendly helpful staff.
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Another Story Bookshop
315 Roncesvalles AveA fun book store with Friendly helpful staff.
De La Mer
291 Roncesvalles AveA seafood store/market with the most fresh products.
Muttonhead
163 Roncesvalles AveMuttonhead is a unisex clothing company manufactured in toronto, canada
Entertainment & Activities
Colborne Lodge
11 11 Colborne Lodge DrHistoric community-run theatre with 2nd-run Hollywood films & regular special-interest screenings.
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The Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles AveHistoric community-run theatre with 2nd-run Hollywood films & regular special-interest screenings.
A kitchen store that not only sells everything you need to make your kitchen one Martha Stewart would want but they also offer cooking classes every week
Cookery
303 Roncesvalles AveA kitchen store that not only sells everything you need to make your kitchen one Martha Stewart would want but they also offer cooking classes every week