Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
Cabbagetown offers a cross-section of international cuisine at an affordable price range. Our recommendations are based on the establishments we have grown to love and are part of our neighbourhood. Best of all... there are no fast food restaurants! (Except for Tim Hortons).
Some of the best pub food you will ever find... anywhere. Great beer selection and the food never disappoints. Classic British Pub with a twist. Most of the staff members have worked here for years and are usually a bit sassy with a good sense of humour.
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House on Parliament
454 Parliament StSome of the best pub food you will ever find... anywhere. Great beer selection and the food never disappoints. Classic British Pub with a twist. Most of the staff members have worked here for years and are usually a bit sassy with a good sense of humour.
Great Thai! Small selection, but each dish is a specialty. Best to order as take away as the dining space is small and loud. Plan ahead this place is popular and the spice is strong so choose accordingly.
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Sukhothai
274 Parliament StGreat Thai! Small selection, but each dish is a specialty. Best to order as take away as the dining space is small and loud. Plan ahead this place is popular and the spice is strong so choose accordingly.
Qi Sushi
358 Gerrard St ECheap and cheerful Sushi.
super close to the house for great coffees and gluten free and vegan treats
It's Jenny Espresso Boutique and Catering
253 Gerrard St Esuper close to the house for great coffees and gluten free and vegan treats
A Toronto coffee Landmark for the bike courier crowd and the arty locals. Rude, strong coffee and one of a kind. If any of this appeals to you, then it is a must visit destination.
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JetFuel Coffee Shop
519 Parliament StA Toronto coffee Landmark for the bike courier crowd and the arty locals. Rude, strong coffee and one of a kind. If any of this appeals to you, then it is a must visit destination.
There is a small retail store attached to the catering business that provides fresh baking, pastries and desserts and along with pre-prepared healthy meals.
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Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events
248 Carlton StThere is a small retail store attached to the catering business that provides fresh baking, pastries and desserts and along with pre-prepared healthy meals.
If you are looking for a local deli and cheese shop that stocks the finest Canadian and European products, this is your go-to shop.
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The Epicure Shop
473 Parliament StIf you are looking for a local deli and cheese shop that stocks the finest Canadian and European products, this is your go-to shop.
A must see if you are a foodie. St. Lawrence Market has been in operation for over 215 years served by established independent specialty shops. It's the perfect spot to find unique local food items and gifts to take home. It's about a 20 minute walk south west from the house in Old Toronto.
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Mercado de San Lorenzo
93 Front St EA must see if you are a foodie. St. Lawrence Market has been in operation for over 215 years served by established independent specialty shops. It's the perfect spot to find unique local food items and gifts to take home. It's about a 20 minute walk south west from the house in Old Toronto.
This stock picture doesn't do the market justice. It's full of character and characters. The place to go for many of Toronto's ethic groups. a rustic alternative to St. Lawrence Market.
Kensington is just north of Dundas and between Bathurst and Spadina. You are best to take the 12 minute streetcar ride
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Kensington Market
This stock picture doesn't do the market justice. It's full of character and characters. The place to go for many of Toronto's ethic groups. a rustic alternative to St. Lawrence Market.
Kensington is just north of Dundas and between Bathurst and Spadina. You are best to take the 12 minute streetcar ride
For something that is a step or two up from a standard pizzaria, check out F'amelia. Authentic foodie Italian with many tasty dishes and an excellent wine list. This is the most expensive of all the recommendations but well worth it and loads of character and atmosphere.
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F'Amelia
12 Amelia StFor something that is a step or two up from a standard pizzaria, check out F'amelia. Authentic foodie Italian with many tasty dishes and an excellent wine list. This is the most expensive of all the recommendations but well worth it and loads of character and atmosphere.
This is where Cabbagetown comes to buy their meat. Excellent butcher and sells local produce when in season. Great quality, ethically minded and operated but you will pay a little more than average- however it's worth it.
There is a small deli on the north side of the shop that sells cured meats and cheeses along with a sandwich bar.
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St. James Town Steak and Chops
516 Parliament StThis is where Cabbagetown comes to buy their meat. Excellent butcher and sells local produce when in season. Great quality, ethically minded and operated but you will pay a little more than average- however it's worth it.
There is a small deli on the north side of the shop that sells cured meats and cheeses along with a sandwich bar.
Welcome to Ontario, the land where alcohol and Liquor is sold in the government operated provincial shops. The LCBO stocks a wide range of domestic and international brands including many local breweries, wineries and distilleries.
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LCBO
2300 Yonge StWelcome to Ontario, the land where alcohol and Liquor is sold in the government operated provincial shops. The LCBO stocks a wide range of domestic and international brands including many local breweries, wineries and distilleries.
If you are travelling on a budget and don't mind paratrooper style grocery shopping, you can get the best deals on brand name supplies. The Dollar Store on Parliament is also another budget destination.
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Matt's No Frills
449 Parliament StIf you are travelling on a budget and don't mind paratrooper style grocery shopping, you can get the best deals on brand name supplies. The Dollar Store on Parliament is also another budget destination.
Great little Pub with charming atmosphere. Just a 5 minute walk through the neighbourhood.
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The Irv Gastro Pub
195 Carlton StGreat little Pub with charming atmosphere. Just a 5 minute walk through the neighbourhood.
One of 2 budget grocery stores in the neighbourhood. This is our first choice in quality of the two stores. Just a 5 minute walk and even faster if you cut through the schoolyard just south (right) of the school.
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FreshCo
22 Northcote AveOne of 2 budget grocery stores in the neighbourhood. This is our first choice in quality of the two stores. Just a 5 minute walk and even faster if you cut through the schoolyard just south (right) of the school.
If you like fried chicken to check out Gushi! It is sinfully delicious and admittedly too close to the house- just 2 and a half minutes and you are standing in deep-fried chicken heaven.
Gushi Japanese Street Food (CabbageTown)
296 Gerrard St EIf you like fried chicken to check out Gushi! It is sinfully delicious and admittedly too close to the house- just 2 and a half minutes and you are standing in deep-fried chicken heaven.
Cabbagetown is becoming known for it's Japanese restaurants. Zakkushi is somewhat of a local landmark famous for it's Japanese BBQ. If you are ok with lots of chaos and action while you eat delicious yakatori, then this is the place for you.
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Zakkushi on Carlton
193 Carlton StCabbagetown is becoming known for it's Japanese restaurants. Zakkushi is somewhat of a local landmark famous for it's Japanese BBQ. If you are ok with lots of chaos and action while you eat delicious yakatori, then this is the place for you.
Sightseeing
An authentic 1850's farm in downtown Toronto. Get in touch with Canada's rural heritage at the farm located on the eastern edge of Cabbagetown. It's free and there is a farmers market every Tuesday!
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Riverdale Farm
201 Winchester StAn authentic 1850's farm in downtown Toronto. Get in touch with Canada's rural heritage at the farm located on the eastern edge of Cabbagetown. It's free and there is a farmers market every Tuesday!