If you’re visiting Toronto or just trying to romanticize your life as a local, here’s my Ultimate Must-Try Restaurants + Cafes List. There’s a mix of viral spots, hidden gems, and places that will have you saying “Wait… why does this feel like I’m in...
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Must Try Cafes
Iconic Spots
Hidden Gems
Viral Spots
Date Night Vibes
Desserts
Must Try Cafes
for those who want to cafe hop all day long!
A tiny, futuristic cafe where your oat latte comes in the cutest glass cup. The whole place looks like a Pinterest board.
Milky's Coffee: Milky's Coffee - Coffee & Happy
hidden in a little alleyway — very if you know, you know. matcha game = 10/10.
Found Coffee
cozy vibes with a secret back patio. feels like you're in Europe, not Toronto.
Cafe Pamenar
the prettiest, most amazing cafe and brunch spot.
Light Cafe
Iconic Spots
places you can't skip while in the city.
the best hot chicken sandwich in the city — crispy, juicy, and always worth the line. added bonus, it's also halal!
Chica's Chicken
authentic Sicilian gelato and cannolis. the pistachio gelato is the best!
Mizzica Gelateria & Cafe
japanese tapas + sake bombs. a perfect spot for a chaotic girls' night out.
Kinka Izakaya
the place you go when you want your pasta AND your Instagram feed to be perfect.
Oretta
a natural wine bar that feels like you accidentally stumbled into a cool New York restaurant.
Paris Paris
Hidden Gems
some of the best spots the locals know about!
old-school Italian pasta spot with red sauce, garlic bread, and zero pretentious vibes.
Sugo
such a legendary brunch — the honey cardamom latte will literally change your life.
Maha's Egyptian Brunch
authentic Northern Thai food. the khao soi is a life changing experience!
PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
indonesian street food + cocktails. get the satay skewers and thank me later!!
Little Sister
vegan Mexican food so good you'll forget it's vegan. the mushroom tacos are insane!
La Bartola
Viral Spots
if it's viral, you've gotta try it!
NYC-style bagels without the Pearson airport ticket. the lox bagel goes crazy!
Primrose Bagel Company
a French cafe that serves croissants and wine. the unofficial Toronto girlie HQ.
Milou
Soft serve ice cream + desserts that are edible art!
Roselle
The ultimate trendy Italian spot that’s equal parts cozy, romantic, and Instagrammable.
PIANO PIANO
The most viral spot in Toronto right now. The pasta is to die for!
PUBLIC GARDENS
Date Night Vibes
places to impress your date + grab some great eats!
Spanish tapas + cocktails in a wood-paneled bar that feels like you’re in Barcelona.
Bar Raval
Pizza, cocktails, and fairy lights, perfect for when you’re trying to give aesthetic energy.
Bar Poet
A casual little sister restaurant to Alo, the Michelin restaurant. Gives truffle fries + cheeseburgers in a diner but make it chic.
Aloette
Feels like you’re having dinner at your cool aunt’s house. Cozy vibes and the best sandwiches.
Donna's Restaurant
Italian food + rooftop views = the perfect date night delusion.
La Palma
Desserts
my all time favourites around the city!
Some of the best desserts I’ve ever had. This spot is actually life-changing.
Butter Baker
Japanese cheesecake that’s so fluffy it feels illegal.
Uncle Tetsu
The best pie you will ever taste! I come back here for coconut cream pie all the time.
Wanda's Pie in the Sky
Handmade small-batch gelato. The pistachio flavor will have you in your Italian summer delusion.
Nani's Gelato
The best croissants ever!! So many flavours to choose from and an amazing selection.
