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Toronto (and the GTA) faves

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I visited in the summer and made my way through my too long Google Sheet of places to try out - here are the ones I’d 10/10 recommend!
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Cafes/Bakeries ☕️🧁

 
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The pastel de nata was absolutely life changing
Cafe Belem
 
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Listen…this was my first time ever having a tart and when I tell you, my eyes almost bugged out of my head from how good it tasted (I went back to buy 3 more)
Tartistry
 
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i mean…look at these photos and tell me you don't want to just reach in and eat the whole menu
Amadeus Patisserie
 
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Family owned Korean bakery specializing in traditional & popular Korean desserts [the brown sugar hotteok is my go to!]
Hodo Kwaja

Shopping 🛍️

 
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Perfect place for bringing your most creative nail and tooth gem dreams to life and they've got something for you too if you're into press ons. The wide variety of accessories was also a plus (if you're a gold girlie, you should check this store out!...
Yellow Mellow
 
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Japanese faves in cosmetics, stationery, ceramics, hobbies, food & snacks, organization and cleaning & kitchen [I got the cutest set of sticker sheets from here and high quality stationery]
Oomomo
 
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Cute stationery store and they've got a photobooth on site at the Bloor Street West location
Hanji Gifts
 
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For the thrifing gals, I'm sure you'll find something you like here! (I got the cutest bangle set)
Boho Chachkies
 
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You might be wondering why a supermarket is on here, but hear me out. This place has such a variety of goods from all over the world including fresh produce, freshly cooked food, all the popular snacks you see on TikTok and they even have their own b...
Foody World
 
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Some of the best smelling candles I've had the honour of sniffing in my life [They also have workshops where you can make your own candles]
Yummi Candles Distillery District

Food 🥘

 
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Had one of their wraps and fries on the first night and let me tell you…absolutely scrumptious
Shelby's Legendary Shawarma
 
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Definitely wanted to go back for seconds (and maybe thirds)
Mona's Roti

Activities 🎫🎳

 
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Inside was absolutely breathtaking and there's usually a farmer's market right across from it on Saturdays. Great activity for a family or even if you want to go alone
Allan Gardens