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 For the Patio Crowd |
298 Queen Street W Toronto, ON M5V 2A1 Canada +1 416 593 2766 http://www.blackbull.ca/ |
Founded in 1833, this establishment in the trendy Queen Street West area is best known today for its ground-floor tavern and gigantic 180-seat summertime patio. You'll find leather-clad bikers sipping beer next to tourists and the local business crowd taking a lunchtime break. The food, though simple, American-pub style with lots of burgers, chicken wings and steaks, is well-done with large portions and won't empty your wallet. See website for menus and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Affordable Gourmet Vegetarian |
64 Oxford Street Toronto, ON Canada +1 416 927 1231 http://www.fressenrestaurant.com/ |
Located in the Queen Street West area, this restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan dishes with style. The menu offers standard veggie offerings such as hummus and pizzas, but for their main courses, the chefs opt for a creative flare. The emphasis on natural décor through plants and flowers creates a casual organic eating environment. Another gem is baked fresh in-house bread served with a selection of dips. Brunch and a juice bar are also popular with patrons. Most appetizers are under CAD8 and entrees are under CAD15, making veggie gourmet affordable for all. See website for menus and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic cuisine and atmosphere |
4695 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2N 5M3 Canada +1 416 250 7880 |
With more than a dozen locations scattered across the Greater Toronto area, this family-friendly chain prides itself on a touch of Greek culture in each of the locales: from the stone floor and hand-painted wall murals to the smells of Lamb Souvlaki and the texture of the Fried Calamari. For something spectacular, have the Saganaki Opa - a plate of cheese drenched in ouzo and lit afire at your table. As a main, dig into a gyro dinner of Chicken Slices served with Greek Salad and oven-roasted potatoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mexican on the cheap |
640 Queen Street West (At Bathurst) Toronto, ON M6J 1E4 Canada +1 416 703 3377 http://lahacienda.ca/ |
There's nothing fancy about this Queen Street West cafe, which serves basic Mexican food. The room is long, narrow and very warm, with its candle lighting and fresh-cut flowers. The decor looks like it has been gathered from garage sales, with mismatched chairs and frayed leather. But the food is delicious, the service friendly and the prices reasonable enough to attract the hipster crowd looking to save up for a hacienda of their own. A back patio makes summer eating even more pleasant. Dishes include Black Bean Burritos and Grilled Chicken. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious and cheap |
238 Dupont Street Toronto, ON M5R 1V7 Canada +1 416 929 9140 |
Hands up anyone who knows a place where they can get a delicious and healthy meal for a low price. This miracle place goes one better. Naturally, it's an in-spot for University of Toronto students. There's also a takeaway counter, popular with moms and pops who work all day. Owner-chef Mike May combines influences from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia and Europe to create a cuisine that includes Dhal Soup, curry, and Shepherd's Pie. Not to mention the six styles of roti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surfing and late night dining |
563 Bloor St West (at Bathurst Street) Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6 Canada +1 416 588 3907 http://www.insomniacafe.com |
Located in the Annex area, surrounded by attractions such as Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum, this cafe offers Toronto a bold new concept: four-star dining into the wee hours of the morning combined with internet access, live jazz Wed and Thu, and an assortment of more than 200 lubricants. True to its name, you can order from the complete menu until 2am Sun-Wed and up until 4am Thu-Sat. And there's also a full brunch menu offered between 11am-4pm on weekends and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Austrian coffee house feel |
546 College Street Toronto, ON M6G 1B1 Canada +1 416 923 4138 http://www.kalendar.com/ |
With deep red walls and candlelit tables, this coffee house-cum-restaurant is the ultimate in intimate. Or, if dining alone, you can sit near the wall of windows and watch the crowds saunter past through Little Italy. For a light meal, dig into a Scroll Sandwich - a flaky roti wrap stuffed with your choice of spicy meat, chicken or vegetables. If you have heartier fare in mind, savour the Spinach-Stuffed Pasta in Pesto Cream Sauce. Herbal fruit teas, aromatic coffees and a pleasant wine list help top off any meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lip-Smacking Food |
2034 Queen Street E, Suite 200 (at Waverley Road) Toronto, ON M4L 1J4 Canada +1 416 362 5425 http://www.lickshomeburgers.com/ |
You won't have to sing for your supper at this colourful and friendly place—the staff does that for you. The counter help sings your order to the cooks and occasionally the entire crew breaks into a little ditty about onion rings or the famous Homeburgers. Choose your own toppings, which include the special sauce, known as Guk. Vegetarians can order delicious veggie burgers or fresh salads. There's a kids' menu and a large selection of ice cream and fruit for dessert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All-day breakfast |
432 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1T3 Canada +1 416 921 6332 |
In business since 1951, this Kensington Market area diner offers all-day breakfasts. The secret to its success is simple: the staff makes every customer feel at home; the prices are reasonable; and the food is, as the motto says, out of this world. A newer, more upscale Mars is located at 2363 Yonge near Eglinton. Aside from the all-day breakfast, the diner is famous for its Griddle Cakes, Cheese Blintzes and the thickest milkshakes in town. The lunch-dinner menu includes Burger Platters and Breaded Schnitzel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Montreal-style deli |
440 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1X5 Canada +1 416 966 8881 |
One of two family-run Mel's in Toronto, this Bloor Street eatery brings Montreal-style deli food and service to the city 24 hours a day. Once you've filled your stomach, drop by one of the nearby attractions such as the Bata Shoe Museum, Lee's Palace or Mirvish Village. Reubens, Potato Latkas, Chicken Wings, Montreal Smoked Meat, Montreal Rib Steaks, Corned Beef, Pastrami, Matzo Ball and French Onion Soup, salads, and bagels and lox -all are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Great Cantonese takeaway |
570 Yonge Street (at Wellesley Street) Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3 Canada +1 416 960 8898 |
An old-fashioned, takeaway Cantonese Chinese restaurant located in the Wellesley-Yonge area, this is just what the culinary doctor ordered when you're looking for an antidote to all those upscale, yuppie, Italasia, Asian fusion places that are springing up on every corner. The menu offers 72 items in all - you know because they're numbered. All the traditional dishes are accounted for: Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls, Fried Rice, Chow Mein, Dumplings, Lemon Chicken and Seafood in a Nest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A real slice |
654 Spadina Avenue Toronto, ON M5S 2H7 Canada +1 416 961 2222 |
Located across from the University of Toronto athletic centre, this fast food parlour has been producing gourmet pizzas since 1982. And there are those who claim this is the best pizza in the city. Each of the pizzas is named after a celebrity, including Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Marlon Brando and Al Capone. Aside from the usual takeaway, Papa Ceo also sells slices over the counter ranging from strictly vegetarian to heavily loaded with meats. There are 26 gourmet selections in all. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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