Food Scene
Really tasty Rotis. Don't be fooled by the decor!
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Maurya East Indian Roti
2481 Lake Shore Blvd WReally tasty Rotis. Don't be fooled by the decor!
It's new and delicious and has a really cozy and cool vibe.
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Jimmy’s Coffee
380 Royal York RdIt's new and delicious and has a really cozy and cool vibe.
Homemade ice creams and gelatos with all sort of unique flavours. IF they have it in stock, the Rock of Ages tastes just like Ferrero Rocher! They also serve espresso drinks and affogatos.
Ed’s Real Scoop
2370 Lake Shore Blvd WHomemade ice creams and gelatos with all sort of unique flavours. IF they have it in stock, the Rock of Ages tastes just like Ferrero Rocher! They also serve espresso drinks and affogatos.
The best apple fritters you'll ever eat and a whole lot of selection of baked goods, deli/lunch items and espresso drinks! They have a really tasty breakfast "pizza" too.
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Sanremo Bakery
374 Royal York RdThe best apple fritters you'll ever eat and a whole lot of selection of baked goods, deli/lunch items and espresso drinks! They have a really tasty breakfast "pizza" too.
Huge patio and beautiful space. The food is delicious and well priced and we love coming here. The service can be a bit slow but it is worth it.
Barrel House Korchma
Huge patio and beautiful space. The food is delicious and well priced and we love coming here. The service can be a bit slow but it is worth it.
Tita's Mexican Food
2491 Lake Shore Blvd WDelicious authentic tacos and great specials. Love it there!
We love the service and atmostphere while dining in. Great food and if you like it spicy, get that papaya salad! Big fan of the Khao Soi Noodles.
Thammada Thai Cuisine
We love the service and atmostphere while dining in. Great food and if you like it spicy, get that papaya salad! Big fan of the Khao Soi Noodles.
We love this place for their chicken shawarma and falafels. They come with a lot of toppings!
Two Brothers Shawarma
We love this place for their chicken shawarma and falafels. They come with a lot of toppings!
Kibo Sushi Lake Shore
2945 Lake Shore Blvd WFor a quick sushi run, they have tasty cash and carry.
Yummy wood fired pizza. Good ingredients and sizes.
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Revolver Pizza Co.
388 Royal York RdYummy wood fired pizza. Good ingredients and sizes.
Tucked away in a stripmall, the flavours stand out! Ask the eclectic owner for recommendations.
Mr. Momo
Tucked away in a stripmall, the flavours stand out! Ask the eclectic owner for recommendations.
Choux Lab
Newer establishment with amazing choux pastry. Great with a coffee!
A favourite for the locals in the summer. Grilled burgers and hot dogs and soft serve desserts. Watch out for the lines though, they can get very long!
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Tom's Dairy Freeze
630 The QueenswayA favourite for the locals in the summer. Grilled burgers and hot dogs and soft serve desserts. Watch out for the lines though, they can get very long!
Good take out sushi if you want to take some to the park as a picnic
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Pearl Sushi
2391B Lake Shore Blvd WGood take out sushi if you want to take some to the park as a picnic
The best pastries and pot pies you can ever take out.
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The Pie Commission
927 The QueenswayThe best pastries and pot pies you can ever take out.
Nimman Thai Cuisine
2451 Lake Shore Blvd WAuthentic Thai food!
Bird friendly coffee and a nice patio to relax!
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Birds & Beans Coffee
2413 Lake Shore Blvd WBird friendly coffee and a nice patio to relax!
Our favourite burger place with craft beer and great prices.
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Woody's Burgers
3795 Lake Shore Blvd WOur favourite burger place with craft beer and great prices.
Gourmet slices if you're sick of Dominos or just want a chance from Il Padre's.
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FBI Pizza
2336 Lake Shore Blvd WGourmet slices if you're sick of Dominos or just want a chance from Il Padre's.
Our favourite "greasy diner". Large classic breakfasts with the shredded hash browns. Ask for onions in your potatoes!
Lucky Dice Restaurant
2868 Lake Shore Blvd WOur favourite "greasy diner". Large classic breakfasts with the shredded hash browns. Ask for onions in your potatoes!
This place has amazing Ramen. Large portions but you are by the Colonel Samuel Smith park to walk it off.
Shin Ramen and Sushi
This place has amazing Ramen. Large portions but you are by the Colonel Samuel Smith park to walk it off.
Fancy Spanish restaurant for date nights. A bit more on the pricier side but some real romantic vibes.
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LaVinia Restaurant
2350 Lake Shore Blvd WFancy Spanish restaurant for date nights. A bit more on the pricier side but some real romantic vibes.
Delicious Napoleon pizza with daily specials like home made ravoli with walnuts and truffles.
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Pizzeria Oro Di Napoli
2312 Lake Shore Blvd WDelicious Napoleon pizza with daily specials like home made ravoli with walnuts and truffles.
They have a cute little patio and lovely food and drink. We love their roast special on Sundays!
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Kitchen On Sixth
2976 Lake Shore Blvd WThey have a cute little patio and lovely food and drink. We love their roast special on Sundays!
Drinks & Nightlife
The best Schnitzel and plenty of polish beer to choose from. Decorations are a must see.
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Albatros Pub
3057 Lake Shore Blvd WThe best Schnitzel and plenty of polish beer to choose from. Decorations are a must see.
Irish pub that actually plays irish music and has irish staff. Good wings (HUGE!).
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Galway Arms Irish Pub and Restaurant
838 The QueenswayIrish pub that actually plays irish music and has irish staff. Good wings (HUGE!).
A cozy bar on Brown's Line with live music nightly. Jam packed when the Doobie Brother's or Neil Young cover bands are playing. They have darts and classic tunes.
Timothys PUB
344 Brown's LineA cozy bar on Brown's Line with live music nightly. Jam packed when the Doobie Brother's or Neil Young cover bands are playing. They have darts and classic tunes.
A low-key bar with Wednesday wing nights and cheap drinks. Large covered patio so you can sit outside even when it's raining.
Maple Leaf House Grill & Lounge
2749 Lake Shore Blvd WA low-key bar with Wednesday wing nights and cheap drinks. Large covered patio so you can sit outside even when it's raining.
It's an over-the-top "English" bar. They do have a nice patio.
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Firkin on the Bay
68 Marine Parade DrIt's an over-the-top "English" bar. They do have a nice patio.
Sightseeing
Amos Waites Park
2441 Lake Shore Blvd WStart your walk/cycle/blade here along the lake.
High Park
1873 Bloor St WA good cycle/drive away for some peaceful hikes.
Entertainment & Activities
Huge park for dog walking or playing ball. Big kids playground and a splash pad in the summer.
Mimico Memorial Park
75 Hillside AveHuge park for dog walking or playing ball. Big kids playground and a splash pad in the summer.
If you like boardgames and fun vibes, check this place out!
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Funny Bones Game Lounge + Café
3029 Lake Shore Blvd WIf you like boardgames and fun vibes, check this place out!
An actual castle in the middle of the city! It is really stunning, however we like to go there for their Escape Rooms. It's extra fun when you're running around a real castle.
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Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceAn actual castle in the middle of the city! It is really stunning, however we like to go there for their Escape Rooms. It's extra fun when you're running around a real castle.
It gets busy here, but it is understandable because they have a LOT of games from pinball to VR and Mario Kart. We usually get the special (around $35 bucks) and it keeps 4 people entertained for a few hours.
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The Rec Room
255 Bremner BlvdIt gets busy here, but it is understandable because they have a LOT of games from pinball to VR and Mario Kart. We usually get the special (around $35 bucks) and it keeps 4 people entertained for a few hours.
Watch a joust while eating a meal fit for royalty! It's a bit cheesy but it's pretty fun. Especially in a group.
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I-Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
10 Dufferin StWatch a joust while eating a meal fit for royalty! It's a bit cheesy but it's pretty fun. Especially in a group.
Stunning aquarium where there are lots to see and learn. They even have a section where you can walk "under" the sharks.
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I-Aquarium ye-Ripley yase-Canada
288 Bremner BlvdStunning aquarium where there are lots to see and learn. They even have a section where you can walk "under" the sharks.
Everything Else
If you ever need anything.. Ikea is a short distance away. I can share some tips so you'll always get close parking (without driving around for 20mins) and best time to go to avoid big lineups. ;)
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IKEA Etobicoke
1475 The QueenswayIf you ever need anything.. Ikea is a short distance away. I can share some tips so you'll always get close parking (without driving around for 20mins) and best time to go to avoid big lineups. ;)
Beautiful park with off leash section for dogs and walks along the lake. Also home of the summer farmer's market.
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Humber Bay Park
36 Park Lawn RdBeautiful park with off leash section for dogs and walks along the lake. Also home of the summer farmer's market.
Monte's Premium Meats
Local butcher with quality meats and ready to cook options!
Shopping
Costco. I have a membership if you ever need to go.
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Costco Wholesale
1570 Dundas St ECostco. I have a membership if you ever need to go.
Suppliers of fresh seafood to restaurants and brother store in St. Lawrence Market. Mike's seafood has great selection and the staff are always nice.
Mike's Fish Market
55 Vansco RdSuppliers of fresh seafood to restaurants and brother store in St. Lawrence Market. Mike's seafood has great selection and the staff are always nice.
The closest grocery store to us. Get your basics there!
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Mario & Selina's No Frills
220 Royal York RdThe closest grocery store to us. Get your basics there!
For a fancier grocery shopping experience, head to the new Metro. There's a Starbucks inside and your shopping carts even have a cup holder.
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Metro
2155 St Clair Ave WFor a fancier grocery shopping experience, head to the new Metro. There's a Starbucks inside and your shopping carts even have a cup holder.
Parks & Nature
Sunnyside beach and pavillion is only a 20mins bike ride or a short streetcar trip. They have a huge patio for lazy cocktails while watching walkers, bikers, rollerbladers on the boardwalk or all those who are enjoying the beach.
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Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WSunnyside beach and pavillion is only a 20mins bike ride or a short streetcar trip. They have a huge patio for lazy cocktails while watching walkers, bikers, rollerbladers on the boardwalk or all those who are enjoying the beach.
This trail starts near us and takes you all the way across the city with many views of the lake (and a few beaches). There are boardwalks for walkers and paths for cyclists and it makes this the number one relaxing way to spend a day.
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Martin Goodman Trail
This trail starts near us and takes you all the way across the city with many views of the lake (and a few beaches). There are boardwalks for walkers and paths for cyclists and it makes this the number one relaxing way to spend a day.
Large off leash park for dogs and beautiful walks through around the historic Humber college and lakeside. In the winter there is also a scenic skating path. Great spot for birdwatching
Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Large off leash park for dogs and beautiful walks through around the historic Humber college and lakeside. In the winter there is also a scenic skating path. Great spot for birdwatching