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Eat, drink & shop in Toronto

Where to eat, drink and shop in Toronto: poutine and food markets, halal favourites, CN Tower dining, butter tarts and coffee, Yorkville, Eaton Centre and outlets.

Restaurants

Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. C$ under 20 · C$C$ 20–50 · C$C$C$ 50–100 · over 100 per person.

Lebanese
Lebanese$$

Paramount Fine Foods

✓ Halal

Popular Lebanese chain with shawarma, grills and manakish.

Several branches · Subway / streetcar: Several branchesMap
Pakistani
Pakistani$

Lahore Tikka House

✓ Halal

Colourful, busy restaurant for tikka, karahi and naan.

Gerrard India Bazaar · Subway / streetcar: Streetcar: Gerrard StMap
Poutine
Poutine$

Smoke's Poutinerie

Canada's famous fries, cheese curds and gravy, with many toppings.

Several branches · Subway / streetcar: Several branchesMap
Thai
Thai$$

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

One of the city's most popular Thai restaurants.

Entertainment District · Subway / streetcar: St AndrewMap
Chinese dumplings
Chinese dumplings$

Mother's Dumplings

Handmade dumplings, a Chinatown favourite.

Chinatown · Subway / streetcar: Streetcar: SpadinaMap
Canadian
Canadian$$$$

360 Restaurant at the CN Tower

Revolving restaurant high in the CN Tower; the meal includes tower entry.

CN Tower · Subway / streetcar: UnionMap
Canadian fine dining
Canadian fine dining$$$$

Canoe

Canadian ingredients with views over the lake.

Financial District · 54th floor · Subway / streetcar: KingMap

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Halal status is based on published restaurant information and can change. Please confirm with the restaurant before you go. Food photos are illustrative and do not show the restaurant itself.

Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts

Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.

Tim Hortons
Everywhere

Tim Hortons

Canada's coffee and doughnut institution: try a double-double and Timbits.

Subway / streetcar: EverywhereMap
Wanda's Pie in the Sky
Kensington Market

Wanda's Pie in the Sky

Pies and Canadian butter tarts.

Subway / streetcar: Streetcar: SpadinaMap
Balzac's Coffee
Distillery District

Balzac's Coffee

Café in a beautiful Victorian industrial building.

Subway / streetcar: Streetcar: Distillery LoopMap
Maple pancake breakfast
Several diners

Maple pancake breakfast

Pancakes with real Canadian maple syrup.

Subway / streetcar: Several branchesMap

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Shopping & markets

Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.

LuxuryYorkville

Bloor-Yorkville

Toronto's luxury shopping district.

Subway / streetcar: Bay / Bloor-YongeMap
LuxuryNorth York

Yorkdale Shopping Centre

Upscale mall with many luxury brands.

Subway / streetcar: YorkdaleMap
MallDowntown

CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Huge glass-roofed downtown mall.

Subway / streetcar: Queen / DundasMap
Shopping streetWest Queen West

Queen Street West

Independent fashion, vintage and design shops.

Subway / streetcar: Osgoode + streetcarMap
Shopping streetDistillery

Distillery District

Pedestrian Victorian district of boutiques and galleries; Christmas market in winter.

Subway / streetcar: Streetcar: Distillery LoopMap
MarketOld Town

St. Lawrence Market

Historic food market; Saturday farmers' market.

Subway / streetcar: King / UnionMap
MarketKensington

Kensington Market

Bohemian area of vintage shops, food and spice stores.

Subway / streetcar: Streetcar: SpadinaMap
OutletHalton Hills

Toronto Premium Outlets

Large outlet mall west of the city.

Subway / streetcar: Car or shuttle (about 45 minutes)Map

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