The first places I am going to eat at when Toronto opens up
Hanmoto
Asian Restaurant · Trinity Bellwoods
Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
Japanese Restaurant · Beaconsfield
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Ed's Real Scoop
Ice Cream Shop · The Beach
When I feel really shitty, I go here, get an ice cream and then walk on the Boardwalk. It's quite lovely. They've got a few locations around the city but this one is the coolest because of the location.
Evergreen Brick Works
Historic Site · Leaside-Bennington
Got married here. Highly recommend. Hikes and Saturday Farmer's Market are pretty great too.
Bandit Brewery
Brewery · Old Toronto
It's just nice to be outside on their pretty patio drinking beer.
Superpoint
Pizza Place · Trinity Bellwoods
Pizza and pasta. Food's pretty good but it's a vibe I enjoy.
Maker Pizza
Pizza Place · Kensington-Chinatown
Likely best take-home pizza in Toronto. Pretty expensive fwiw but I miss the food here.
Utopia Cafe & Grill
American Restaurant · Palmerston–Little Italy
I just went here a lot growing up. Would eat a lot of burritos and nachos here. It's vegan too.
St. Lawrence Market (North Building)
Farmers Market · Waterfront Communities-The Island
I live nearby and we get a lot of our groceries here. It's quite scenic and the people are cool. Probably best access to fresh fish in the city.
Bar Isabel
Tapas Restaurant · Trinity Bellwoods
One of my old favourite places to go with Jo before they took all the good items off the menu. Someday I hope they'll bring the fried chicken, squid, and ceviche dishes back. But alas.
Robinson Bread
Bakery · Old Toronto
Sourdough here is crazy. IMO best in Toronto.
Giulietta
Italian Restaurant · Old Toronto
Everyone has their own Italian places but this is my favourite. It's pretty fancy but I really enjoy it.
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Blackbird Baking Co
Bakery · South Riverdale
This is one of my favourite places to get sourdough. They started in Kensington market and have expanded a bunch in the past few years. I prefer this one because I usually run by it.
Seven Lives - Tacos y Mariscos
Mexican Restaurant · Kensington-Chinatown
This is another Kensington tacos place but the line is usually ridiculous and the prices are a lot higher than they should be. Nonetheless, everyone in Toronto loves it.
El Trompo
Mexican Restaurant · Kensington-Chinatown
The first Mexican restaurant in Toronto apparently. Actual Mexican food not made by some bros or marketing firm with crazy flavours. It's also pretty cost-effective.