Michael's Guidebook
Food Scene
El Almacen Parkdale
1720 Queen Street WestGo for fantastic Yerba Maté (Argentinian Tea) and Empanadas
Best Tibetan Momos in Parkdale (which is also known as Little Tibet)! try the steamed beef, fried pork, mango Lassi, potato balls, and don't forget the hot sauce (super spicy but very flavorful)!
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Loga's Corner
216 Close AveBest Tibetan Momos in Parkdale (which is also known as Little Tibet)! try the steamed beef, fried pork, mango Lassi, potato balls, and don't forget the hot sauce (super spicy but very flavorful)!
great modern tacos, with an excellent vibe and music.
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St Wgreat modern tacos, with an excellent vibe and music.
Gus Tacos
1533 Queen Street Westauthentic tacos!
Happy Coffee & Wine
1304 King St WFantastic coffee during the days, and wine in the evenings (or days too :)).
The Abbott
99 Spencer Aveamazing local neighborhood coffee shop!
Capital Espresso
1349 Queen St Wexcellent coffee!
Larry's Folly
1462 Queen St WGreat coffee, friendly vibes, and the butter tarts can not be missed!
Toronto based, chocolate maker, factory and cafe location. Call on advance to ensure they're open as their hours are a little strange.
Soma Chocolate Factory
77 Brock AveToronto based, chocolate maker, factory and cafe location. Call on advance to ensure they're open as their hours are a little strange.
The epitome of a dive bar, with all the character to match - including the eclectic owner and bar keep! Nothing fancy here, but a good dose of Parkdale funk.
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Pharmacy Bar
The epitome of a dive bar, with all the character to match - including the eclectic owner and bar keep! Nothing fancy here, but a good dose of Parkdale funk.
Unique northern Thai style food that offers unique dishes including their namesake - boat noodles.
Paddler, Thai boat noodles
1710 Queen Street WestUnique northern Thai style food that offers unique dishes including their namesake - boat noodles.
A historic building with a restaurant overlooking the boardwalk and sandy beach. The food isn't great - just your typical bar food like pizza and burgers - but worth the visit just for the view and drinks.
Sunnyside Pavillion
1755 Lake Shore Boulevard WestA historic building with a restaurant overlooking the boardwalk and sandy beach. The food isn't great - just your typical bar food like pizza and burgers - but worth the visit just for the view and drinks.
Excellent bakery - be sure to try their toast with butter and wild berry jam, along with their cardamom rolls!
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Brodflour
8 Pardee AveExcellent bakery - be sure to try their toast with butter and wild berry jam, along with their cardamom rolls!
A bit of a trip, but very well worth it. A fantastic new bakery that makes the BEST croissants we've tried anywhere in the world - yes, even compared to the best of Paris. Everything on their menu is exceptional, but after the butter croissants, their pistachio croissants are fantastic (they sell out within an hour of opening) - third best would be their passion fruit pastry that doesn't hit the shelves until 12pm.
Emmer
161 Harbord StreetA bit of a trip, but very well worth it. A fantastic new bakery that makes the BEST croissants we've tried anywhere in the world - yes, even compared to the best of Paris. Everything on their menu is exceptional, but after the butter croissants, their pistachio croissants are fantastic (they sell out within an hour of opening) - third best would be their passion fruit pastry that doesn't hit the shelves until 12pm.
Cheap and cheerful local pizza joint. One of the oldest establishments in parkdale and serving no-frills and delicious basic pizzas!
CiCi's Pizza & Wings, Toronto
1596 Queen St WCheap and cheerful local pizza joint. One of the oldest establishments in parkdale and serving no-frills and delicious basic pizzas!
A historic hotel that was recently restored in 2021 - check out their cafe and restaurant where the regularily host all kinds of events. From trivia to drag shows, and more!
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Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St WA historic hotel that was recently restored in 2021 - check out their cafe and restaurant where the regularily host all kinds of events. From trivia to drag shows, and more!
Similar to the Gladstone House, but a more hip vibe, go for the restaurant, events, and club nights.
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The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WSimilar to the Gladstone House, but a more hip vibe, go for the restaurant, events, and club nights.
A Toronto ice-cream institution with a few locations, this one being the closest. Try their roasted marshmallow!
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Ed's Real Scoop - Roncesvalles
189 Roncesvalles AveA Toronto ice-cream institution with a few locations, this one being the closest. Try their roasted marshmallow!
A tiny sandwich outpost that whips up some of the best burgers and breakfast sandwiches in the city!
Gold Standard Queen
1574 Queen Street WestA tiny sandwich outpost that whips up some of the best burgers and breakfast sandwiches in the city!
Bakery within a Coffee Shop (Sam James), that serves the best Country White Loafs in the neighbourhood.
Robinson Bread
6 Brock AveBakery within a Coffee Shop (Sam James), that serves the best Country White Loafs in the neighbourhood.
Great no-frills bar that's been in the neighbourhood for decades and have hosted musical legends. Go for drinks on their large patio facing queen street. There are also indoor pool tables.
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The Rhino
1249 Queen St WGreat no-frills bar that's been in the neighbourhood for decades and have hosted musical legends. Go for drinks on their large patio facing queen street. There are also indoor pool tables.
Bom Dia Café & Bakery
1205 Queen Street WestPortuguese bakery - go for the classic custard tarts: Pastéis de Nata
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveExcellent neighbourhood pizza joint
A personal favourite and a must visit - get the beef tartar, oysters and their signature: the Cote De Boeuf!
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Cote De Boeuf
130 Ossington AveA personal favourite and a must visit - get the beef tartar, oysters and their signature: the Cote De Boeuf!
A classic, authentic, yet contemporary Italian bakery. Try all of their sweets, but don't miss out on their sandwiches as well!
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Forno Cultura
609 King St WA classic, authentic, yet contemporary Italian bakery. Try all of their sweets, but don't miss out on their sandwiches as well!
Dipped Donuts
Donut shop!
Michelin Guide mention! "Start your morning or fire up your evening at this groovy Filipino diner bursting with color and coolness. Sea foam green tile, pink booths and turquoise stools set the stage for a hangout that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Brunch is a treat, featuring Adobo fried chicken paired with pineapple habanero hot sauce. The wonderfully sour braised pork loin soup will ward off the longest nights and the coldest winters. Dinner is a different speed. The cocktail bar comes alive, and the kitchen trades in Japanese milkbread French Toast for classic pancit with chili oil, chicken liver mousse and calamansi pie with orange blossom meringue. With a come-as-you-are vibe, this charming restaurant is a welcome winner in Parkdale."
BB's
Michelin Guide mention! "Start your morning or fire up your evening at this groovy Filipino diner bursting with color and coolness. Sea foam green tile, pink booths and turquoise stools set the stage for a hangout that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Brunch is a treat, featuring Adobo fried chicken paired with pineapple habanero hot sauce. The wonderfully sour braised pork loin soup will ward off the longest nights and the coldest winters. Dinner is a different speed. The cocktail bar comes alive, and the kitchen trades in Japanese milkbread French Toast for classic pancit with chili oil, chicken liver mousse and calamansi pie with orange blossom meringue. With a come-as-you-are vibe, this charming restaurant is a welcome winner in Parkdale."
Nuna Kitchen & Bar
Peruvian cuisine - highly rated
Motel Bar
1235 Queen St WExcellent cocktails in this intimate bar
Afrobeat Kitchen
Excellent new award winning Nigerian restaurant
Hip new spin on a Sports Bar! Peaches is exactly what you’d expect from a sports bar—they’ve got hot dogs, they’ve got pitchers of beer, they’ve got flat-screen TVs on every wall. But they’re also finding ways to imbue the genre with something new.
Peaches Sports Bar
Hip new spin on a Sports Bar! Peaches is exactly what you’d expect from a sports bar—they’ve got hot dogs, they’ve got pitchers of beer, they’ve got flat-screen TVs on every wall. But they’re also finding ways to imbue the genre with something new.
Thin Blue Line Cheese
93 Roncesvalles AveGreat cheese collection
Burger Drops
Consistently rated one of the cities best smash burgers!
Chicken Plus
Great Korean Fried Chicken spot - chain originated in Korea
8Mile Detroit Style Pizza
Great Detroit style pizza.
Louie Craft Coffee
1187 King St WCozy coffee shop for those short winter days.
The absolute best pizzeria in the city right now - order a pie in advance or be prepared to stand in line for some time!
Pizzeria Badiali
The absolute best pizzeria in the city right now - order a pie in advance or be prepared to stand in line for some time!
Forno Cultura
Excellent modern Italian bakery - savoury sandwich are amazing too!
Castle & Coal
Fantastic bakery
PREQUEL & CO. APOTHECARY
Speakeasy style cocktail bar
J's Steak Frites
That's all they make..and well.
Neighbourhoods
Parkdale
Brockton Village
West Queen West
Roncesvalles Village
147 Roncesvalles AveLiberty Village
Ossington Avenue
Ossington AvenueLittle Portugal
Trinity - Bellwoods
Queen Street West
Queen Street WestKensington Market
Chinatown
292 Spadina Ave.Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StActivities
Marilyn Bell Park Tennis Court
1275 Lake Shore Boulevard WestFree public outdoor tennis courts by the lake
Budapest Park
1575 Lake Shore Blvd WGreat park to spend the day by the lake
Beach on the lake, just a short walking distance for a quick getaway anytime of the week.
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Sunnyside Beach
Beach on the lake, just a short walking distance for a quick getaway anytime of the week.
Outdoor and public Olympic sized pool by the lake. Gets really busy on hot weekends throughout the summer.
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Sunnyside - Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool
1755 Lake Shore Blvd WOutdoor and public Olympic sized pool by the lake. Gets really busy on hot weekends throughout the summer.
Fantastic walking and biking trail along the water - head west to the beaches, tennis courts, and pool - or east into the central and more touristy area called 'Harbourfront'.
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Martin Goodman Trail
Fantastic walking and biking trail along the water - head west to the beaches, tennis courts, and pool - or east into the central and more touristy area called 'Harbourfront'.
Touristy area worth a long stroll to. You'll find food options by the water, boats for rent to Central Island, and more!
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Harbourfront
Touristy area worth a long stroll to. You'll find food options by the water, boats for rent to Central Island, and more!
Historic cinema that was just restored into a neighbourhood event space. Check out their social media for dates for markets, stand up comedy, concerts and more!
The Parkdale Hall
1605 Queen Street WestHistoric cinema that was just restored into a neighbourhood event space. Check out their social media for dates for markets, stand up comedy, concerts and more!
The Parkdale Hall
Event hall with concerts, markets, and a coffee shop
Poetry Jazz Cafe
1078 Augusta AveGreat live jazz venue
The Theatre Centre
1115 Queen St WPerforming arts centre
Groceries
Vi's No Frills
1435 King St WGreat for all your basic needs
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Centrally located with plenty of options
- Streetcars are minutes away
- Uber and Lyft will get you around the city (and out of it) with ease from your location
- Walking and Biking are easy
- Bike sharing options available through the city's bike-sharing program