I recently visited toronto and absolutely fell in love with the city! it was slower than nyc with that city feel I love - it was so fun exploring new resturants, shops, and playing tourist
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where to eat/drink
fav shops
let's go out
playing tourist
where to stay
where to eat/drink
some of the best bagels in toronto
Schmaltz Appetizing
casual thai spot with pretty good dishes! recommended by a good friend
PAI Northern Thai Kitchen
pretty cafe to grab a quick bite or a coffee
Butter & Blue
sleepy pete’s serves hefty, filling, and pretty heavy-tasting breakfast options - slow to serve as they make everything to order
Sleepy Pete's | Breakfast & Lunch (@sleepypetes) · Toronto, ON
coffee/matcha shop near alexandra park
Wu Wei Coffee | 无为
if you're looking for authentic jamacian food, I would recommend this place hands down
Patois
fresh and delicious bakery specializing in portugese pasties and foods
Cafe Belem
intimate, moody bar that is filled with mismatched furniture, red lighting, and a cozy patio
Sweaty Betty's
the perfect lunch spot for a fast/casual dining experience with salads, sandwiches, and other goodies
Mandy's
unpretenious wine bar on the main strip on ossington ave with the most insane happy hour deal i've experienced
Downtown Winery
trendy wine bar with massive indoor and outdoor space
Paris Paris
tavern style restaurant with a menu that features comforting food
Bernhardt's
im not one to typically go back to a spot on vacation, but this coffee shops had so many delicious drinks to choose from and also had the boldest blue asethetic
Buno Coffee
this was the best breakfast sandwich ive had in a while - the bakery makes their own wheat and use sourdough for their breads which was so tolerable for a gf girl like me
Brodflour
fav shops
hands down the coolest home decor store I have ever seen - good array of product and everything is so colorful and unique
The Apartment Life
if youre like me and in your collage/scrapbook era then this shop is an absolute dream for you - I had to hold myself back on spending way too much
Hanji Gifts
let's go out
fun, divey bar where you can find cheap drinks and fab drag performances
Woody's and SAILOR
venue for bold gay & lesbian theatrical expression that doubles as a vibrant bar & nightclub
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
comedy club near downtown toronto with fun performances
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club
hotel that also has a fantastic jazz club if you're into that kind of music and scene
The Rex Jazz and Blues Bar
coffee shop turn bar at night - a great spot to dance, but also sip a nonalc drink
IDK Social Bar and Cafe
perfect venue if you are looking for live music - a little grunge, but in the best way possible
Ground Control
playing tourist
Heritage home demonstrating domestic life in the 1920s & '30s, plus a Victorian-Edwardian garden
Spadina Museum
a unique Toronto attraction highlighting the history of footwear showcasing 1000s of different shoes
Bata Shoe Museum
massive market space near the distillery district in toronto with a vareity of food vendors with some antique and touristy shops in the downstairs area
St. Lawrence Market
massive art gallery with a wide variety of pieces from historic portraits to more modern artists
Art Gallery of Ontario
where to stay
hands-down the coolest hotel i've stayed at, it has this funky, colorful aesthetic featuring a ton of different artists
The Drake Hotel in Toronto | Boutique Hotel on Queen St West
boutique hotel that was on my radar - looks chic and clean
Gladstone House
budget friendly hostel option for those looking for affordable places to stay in toronto
