These places are my favorites I tried over the years and loved for their food, ambience and service. Categorized them, so you can find your craves easier! BUT must add, even though these are arguably the best spots said by Torontonians, they have not...
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Breakfast/Brunch
Burger
Asian
Sushi
Seafood
Steakhouse
Breakfast/Brunch
Favorite breakfast/brunch spot on Spadina wit the best egg benedict sandwich!
Aloette Spadina — Aloette
You cant go wrong with this amazing diner, there is plenty to share.
BB's
Recommended by many for brunch, good vibes, even better food!
Union
Amazing brunch, they have a great selection to share with friends and family.
Limon
Best bakery to grab a bite for breakfast, plenty of different options to chose from.
Bad Attitude Bread
Love their brunch, there is a little bit of everything! Great choice for a Sunday brunch with friends or loved ones!
Maha's Brunch
Vietnamese bakery, where you can taste the real flavours of vietnam. Their bread is awesome!
Bà Nội
Plenty of donuts to chose from! There is something for every taste!
Better Days Coffee & Donuts
Their Banana bread is the best I ve ever had in Toronto!
La Boulangerie
Try their omlette, and breakfast options. Fulfilling and they have a great selection.
GOLD STANDARD - The Federal
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Must have a bagel in Toronto, from the originals to a full stacked with eggs and bacon- you can't go wrong here.
NU Bügel
Burger
To die for! Juicy and you taste all the flavours!
Burger Drops
Arguably the best burger in TO, their selection and flavours are insane. It's a staple place when craving burger.
Matty's Patty's
Amazing burgers! It just tastes different but so delicious when a burger is charbroiled!
Harry's Charbroiled
Not just for burger, their sandwich is great too! Chose from chicken to beef they all have an amazing taste!
Stefano's Sandwiches
Try their smash burger, I loved that the most out of all places I ve been to.
RUDY
Asian
Asian fusion, must try, and arguably one of the best meeting spot and hidden gem in Toronto!
Lake Inez
Best Dim sum, great views, good prices and excellent service. More high-end, but it's worth the price.
Pearl Harbourfront Chinese Cuisine
Absolutely great Chinese, the ambience is very elegant, for a date night it's perfect!
MIMI Chinese
Michelin star fine dining Asian fusion, their service and food is outstanding! Make sure to call for a reservation
Alo
Best Vietnamese food, it's like you have a bowl of deliciousness from Hanoi.
Que Ling Vietnamese Cuisine
Thai food paradise, with amazing selection, great interior and their food is exactly like in Thailand.
Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen
Must try thai food, another gem in the city.
Som Tum Jinda
Another gem for Korean food, very tasty and great ambience as well.
De Chou
Stylish presentation, flavorful and affordable.
Cho Sun Ok Korean Restaurant
This delivers everything a ramen has to. Presentation, taste and vibes.
Ramen Isshin | Authentic Japanese Ramen
Another Thai gem from Chiang Mai
PAI Northern Thai Kitchen | Home
Simple interior, always outstanding service and authentic Vietnamese and vegan option.
Saigon Lotus
If you crave dim sum, this is your go to place in Toronto.
Rol San Restaurant
Combine Chinese flavors with unique vegan options. This place has it all.
Buddha's Vegan Restaurant
Lobing the design, how welcoming they are and they also offer the pho, great service and lovely interior as well.
Pho Tien Thanh
Mississauga has a great Chinese spot, and it does not dissapoint.
Lemongrass Kitchen
Sushi
The best sushi around according to all the sushi lovers!
JaBistro
Chefs recommendation for around Toronto. Expect quality that priced accordingly.
Shoushin
Fresh, simple, mouthwatering.
Oroshi Fish Co.
Presentation, taste, simplicity and flavors.
Yasu Toronto
The place has a great vibe with outstanding service and plenty to chose from.
shunoko
Great for a date night, the interior is romantic, the food is great, that is all you need.
Sushi Kaji Restaurant
Seafood
Seafood paradise in a great environment on the pricier side.
Restaurant 20 Victoria
Simple, to the point, with the best fish sandwiches around…
The Fish Store & YuNes' Sandwiches
Steakhouse
Great selection, great food, and tender juicy steak!
Black+Blue
This place worth the drive, their BBQ and steak is the absolute best! Try their stuffed bread!
The Joint
Mexican
Great Mexican food, they offer everything from tacos to enchiladas and you can't go wrong with their menu.
Quetzal
Taco paradise, juicy, flavourful and simply refreshing
Itacate
Amazing plant based Mexican, love that it is plant based and their interior is welcoming.
Rosalinda Restaurant
Another plant based Mexican restaurant
La Bartola
North York's best, mouthwatering and filling.
Los Gyros
Pizza
One the best ones, the crust is to die for, their options are all tasty!
Blondies Pizza
Another great pizza spot, they offer by the slice as well.
Pizzeria da Mario Kensington
Has been around for years, an old time favorite in Toronto.
Fresca Pizza and Pasta
No question, ask anyone in Toronto this place will be in the best 3 among pizzas
Pizzeria Badiali
They have unique variations and they do them all well
MAKER PIZZA
Plant based pizza- great selection and they make the plant based taste just as good as the original
Pizzeria Libretto: Pizza in Toronto - Vegan & Gluten Free Pizza
Another plant based pizza paradise, oven baked and simply great.
Pizzeria Du
Pizza hit spot, they are always super busy and it's not surprising given the selection and quality.
Pizza Gigi
Best Italian Pizza, and they offer other Italian dishes as well.
Mamma Martino’s Restaurant
Diner/Bistro
Simple, flavorful and priced right for a nice dinner out in the city.
Good Bite Restaurant
Love the ambience, service and outstanding food selection
Le Sélect Bistro
A French bistro that is a staple in Torontonians meeting spots!
Bernhardt's
Their food is amazing, typical diner vibes and affordable.
White Lily Diner
True diner style with great food selection! Club sandwiches, fries and sausage - simple and tasty
Patrician Grill
Their food is awesome
Avenue Open Kitchen
Great spot, typical diner style, love the ambience and service
Skyline Restaurant
Salad
Great selection, amazing taste
Chop Hop
Coffe Shop
Good spot to grab a coffee with a friend.
Jimmy's Coffee
Great hipster coffee and patio- their decor is very earthy
Cafe23
This place lately has been very popular among Torontonians
Sam James Coffee Bar - Toronto
Love the vibes, their service and their coffee.
Shy Coffee Co.
Plant based selection, earthy ambience.
Tsuchi Cafe
Good vibes, great coffee.
Rooster Coffee House – Rooster Coffeehouse
I love their interior and they serve good coffee as well. Greta meet up spot with friends.
Morning Parade Coffee Bar
Smoothie
It's the best place for all sort of healthy choices- they have 3 locations now in downtown TO
nutbar superfood cafe
Bar restaurant
Great vibes, even better food! It's a new hot spot in Toronto, with amazing ambience and service
RASA
Another great spot, old style, simple, but their food is to remember
