My go-to spots around the city that I recommend to any & all who visit. Toronto has so many amazing places to checkout, but these are the ones I really feel are worthwhile, and give you a taste of what the city has to offer!
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Eats
Coffee / Matcha
Shops
Wellness
Drink
Eats
The burger with fries and a glass of Lambrusco – nothing beats that for me.
MANITA
Our favorite pasta in the city
Bar Vendetta
Our favorite place to go for a date night
Hamptons Restaurant
the best fries in Toronto
Bellwoods Brewery
without a doubt the best grab-and-go burger you'll have in Toronto
matty's patty's
The best chicken salad and yummiest solf-serve
Vilda's
Amazing tacos, and my very favorite cocktail of all time – their Piña Mojito.
Campechano
Perfect pizza – no notes!
Pizzeria Badiali
The best bagels you'll have in Toronto (IMHO). I would eat one every day!
Primrose Bagel Company
One of our favorite spots for shareables
The Haifa Room
Coffee / Matcha
The best matcha in Toronto
Milky's Coffee
The cardamom latte and cardamom knots are to-die-for
Brodflour
Great vibe, delish coffee, close to Bellwoods
SONNDR
Delicious food, incredible pastries, and a really lovely patio all year round. We love it here!
Emmer
Great vibe, usually super busy (in a good way), and an insanely good cup of drip coffee
Rooms Coffee
Shops
the best selection of vintage Levi's I've found in the city
Mama Loves You Vintage
my favorite shop for all things clean beauty
The Detox Market
my husband's favorite shop for unique pieces and EDC
Park & Province
a great men's shop with an incredible curation of brands
Lost & Found
one of my favorite small shops that carries a few of my very favorite brands
Tusk Boutique
A cute shop with lots to look at, and coffee to order while browsing
Tiny's General Store
This is the only place I'll get my film developed in Toronto. They're so helpful, have an amazing selection of film cameras, and a super quick turnaround for developing.
Graination
A whimsical shop with a unique selection of vintage pieces and small goods. The owners are so kind!
The Wanderly
Wellness
The only place I'll spend money on a workout class in Toronto. Jaybird genuinely changed my life and my body for the better. The best workout ever ever ever.
Jaybird Studio
A really wonderful sauna experience to do alone or with friends
Othership
I love doing the private sauna + cold plunge room here, and I love their salt room.
trove
I go here for cupping and acupuncture and it has been SO beneficial for me. You really get what you pay for & it's worth every penny.
Well BYND Wellness Clinic
Drink
If we go out just for a drink, it's almost always here. Unique cocktails, a wonderful vibe, and great staff. We love to bring a deck of cards & stay awhile.
Bar Pompette
I am always in the mood to sit for a glass at Club Paris. The orange wine selection is incredible, and the staff is so knowledgeable about the wines they carry. We've taken a few of their wine classes as well and have loved them every time. I bring e...
Club Paris
Another amazing spot for natural wines. The in-house blends are some of my favorites ever.
Grape Witches
This is the best selection of N/A beverages I've ever seen. They carry so many of the brands I love and have a hard time finding elsewhere. There are a few locations, which is super convenient.
