Francine's Guidebook

Francine
Francine's Guidebook

Fave food and drink spots in the hood

Cute watering hole with live music on certain evenings. They make a killer whiskey sour and have great small plates and burgers. Great ambiance and bar.
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The Hole In The Wall
2867A Dundas St W
107 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cute watering hole with live music on certain evenings. They make a killer whiskey sour and have great small plates and burgers. Great ambiance and bar.
The best fried chicken in Toronto (maybe I’m exagerating but it’s gooood). Chill bistro pub with good patio.
Century Park Tavern
33 Powerhouse Street
The best fried chicken in Toronto (maybe I’m exagerating but it’s gooood). Chill bistro pub with good patio.
Great pizza if you’re in the mood to eat in. Splurge on the black garlic dipping sauce.
Blondies Pizza - Junction
2486 Dundas Street West
Great pizza if you’re in the mood to eat in. Splurge on the black garlic dipping sauce.
Just a great classic pizza and they deliver. Jalapeño and pepperoni is our go-to! Great value.
Juniors Pizzeria
2243 Dundas Street West
Just a great classic pizza and they deliver. Jalapeño and pepperoni is our go-to! Great value.
48 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Parallel
217 Geary Ave
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Terroni Sud Forno Produzione e Spaccio (Spaccio West)
128A Sterling Road
This is one of my favourite restaurants in the hood. Great patio and shared plates.
Dotty's
1588 Dupont Street
This is one of my favourite restaurants in the hood. Great patio and shared plates.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lucia | Toronto | Italian Dining
1595 Dupont St
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Paradise Grapevine Winery
This is my fave spot to grab a coffee during the day and cocktail at night. This is a biased review because my husband is co-owner of this amazing natural wine/cocktail bar. It also has a great patio. They serve small bites as well.
Doc’s Green Door Lounge
This is my fave spot to grab a coffee during the day and cocktail at night. This is a biased review because my husband is co-owner of this amazing natural wine/cocktail bar. It also has a great patio. They serve small bites as well.

Food scene

Not exactly in the hood but not too far of a cab ride. This French bistro has an incredible seasonal menu- sharing plates, incredible chicken and great vibes and cocktails.
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bernhardt's
202 Dovercourt Road
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Not exactly in the hood but not too far of a cab ride. This French bistro has an incredible seasonal menu- sharing plates, incredible chicken and great vibes and cocktails.
If you’re looking to treat yourself to beautiful Spanish tapas, this is your place. In my top favourite restaurants in Toronto. Not walking distance but worth the Uber or transit.
232 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Isabel
797 College St
232 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
If you’re looking to treat yourself to beautiful Spanish tapas, this is your place. In my top favourite restaurants in Toronto. Not walking distance but worth the Uber or transit.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington Ave
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Great vibe and Mexican food
Fonda Balam
Great vibe and Mexican food
Dreyfus

Neighbourhoods

The Ossington strip is known for it’s night life. Tons of great restaurants and bars. Great spot to spend an evening exploring and drinking. Also great for daytime walking - coffee shops, cute shops etc.
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Ossington Avenue
Ossington Avenue
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The Ossington strip is known for it’s night life. Tons of great restaurants and bars. Great spot to spend an evening exploring and drinking. Also great for daytime walking - coffee shops, cute shops etc.
Great shopping strip with unique boutiques.
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Queen Street West
Queen Street West
723 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great shopping strip with unique boutiques.
We love the Junction. Less than a 10 minute walk from the house, you will find great brew pubs and restaurants on this Dundas strip. If you’re into beer, try Indie Ale House or take a walk to the brewery district to try a few brew pubs
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The Junction
113 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
We love the Junction. Less than a 10 minute walk from the house, you will find great brew pubs and restaurants on this Dundas strip. If you’re into beer, try Indie Ale House or take a walk to the brewery district to try a few brew pubs

Local grocers

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2nd Nature Bakery and Cafe
1597 Dupont St
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Tavora Foods
1625 St Clair Ave W
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Tim & Sue's No Frills
372 Pacific Ave
58 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Spesa Food Market & Specialties
1700 Saint Clair Avenue West
88 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Sweet Potato
108 Vine Ave
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Coffee shops in the hood

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Wallace Espresso
188 Wallace Ave
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Payo sa lungsod

Paano makapaglibot

UP Express - fastest route to downtown and airport

The UP express is a train that runs from Pearson international airport to union station in less than 20 minutes. It has about 4 stop along the way, Including Bloor street. Bloor stop is a 5 minute train ride to union station which is right downtown and about 15 minutes to Pearson airport. From the house, you can walk the rail path to Bloor station in 15 minutes which is a lovely walk mostly on a pedestrian/cycling path or you can take the 168 bus on Davenport to get you there.