Amy’s guidebook
Shopping
Is it dangerous that I live this close to a bookstore this good? Yes it is. See my overflowing bookshelves...
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Type Books
883 Queen St WIs it dangerous that I live this close to a bookstore this good? Yes it is. See my overflowing bookshelves...
All the adorable stationery and beautiful notebooks a girl could want.
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The Paper Place
887 Queen St WAll the adorable stationery and beautiful notebooks a girl could want.
Need a pen with a little animal on top of it and perhaps a terrible English translation that doesn't make sense? Get yourself to Mr. Pen, kawaii central.
Mr. Pen
683 Bloor St WNeed a pen with a little animal on top of it and perhaps a terrible English translation that doesn't make sense? Get yourself to Mr. Pen, kawaii central.
If you're from Canada, this isn't news to you, but if you're a bargain hunter from abroad looking for clothes, shoes and housewares, don't miss it.
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Winners
444 Yonge StIf you're from Canada, this isn't news to you, but if you're a bargain hunter from abroad looking for clothes, shoes and housewares, don't miss it.
Spacing
401 Richmond St WToronto souvenirs that don't suck.
Hanji Gifts
940 Queen St WMore fun cards, stationery, and gifts.
Suetables
363 Roncesvalles AveLovely, affordable jewellery.
Bungalow
273 Augusta AveNew and secondhand clothing, always in great condition.
Food scene
They're right downstairs, super affordable, and loaded with cheese. Need I say more?
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Loaded Pierogi
11 Church StThey're right downstairs, super affordable, and loaded with cheese. Need I say more?
My favourite Indian restaurant in the world. And I've been to India.
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Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WMy favourite Indian restaurant in the world. And I've been to India.
Delicious Italian in a beautiful space. Try the egg yolk ravioli and you will thank me.
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Piano Piano Restaurant
88 Harbord StDelicious Italian in a beautiful space. Try the egg yolk ravioli and you will thank me.
Upscale middle eastern in the entertainment district. One of my favourite restaurants in the city.
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Byblos
11 Duncan StUpscale middle eastern in the entertainment district. One of my favourite restaurants in the city.
Halloumi. Halloumi. Halloumi. And some other Greek amazingness.
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Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveHalloumi. Halloumi. Halloumi. And some other Greek amazingness.
Be warned of the crazy lines, but this ice cream in a fresh cookie sandwich is worth it. If you're ok with going a little further afield, hit Baker Bots, the sister shop off Bloor with much shorter wait times.
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveBe warned of the crazy lines, but this ice cream in a fresh cookie sandwich is worth it. If you're ok with going a little further afield, hit Baker Bots, the sister shop off Bloor with much shorter wait times.
North of Brooklyn Pizzeria
650 Queen St WGrab a slice or order the whole, giant pie.
Gusto 101
101 Portland StThree Italian words: mafalde ai funghi. Even better on the patio.
Loud, fun, and full of tropical cocktails that pack a punch. There's no shame here.
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The Shameful Tiki Room Toronto
1378 Queen St WLoud, fun, and full of tropical cocktails that pack a punch. There's no shame here.
My favourite vegan place in Toronto - all about the comfort food. Try the Southern Combo.
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The Hogtown Vegan on College
382 College StMy favourite vegan place in Toronto - all about the comfort food. Try the Southern Combo.
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.You will over-order dumplings here—embrace it.
Mildred's Temple Kitchen
85 Hanna AveFantastic brunch, just make sure you go early.
Nana
785 Queen St WMy favourite Thai spot, just down the street.
Vegan doughnuts, non-vegan doughnuts, all the glorious doughnuts. Go earlier than later, they often sell out of the best ones.
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Glory Hole Doughnuts
130 Queen St WVegan doughnuts, non-vegan doughnuts, all the glorious doughnuts. Go earlier than later, they often sell out of the best ones.
If you're feeling just a little bit fancy and you like cacio e pepe, this is the place.
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Giulietta
972 College StIf you're feeling just a little bit fancy and you like cacio e pepe, this is the place.
Mean Bao
753A Carlaw AveYummy, cheap Asian takeout spot.
Planta Queen
180 Queen St WAsian fusion plant-based deliciousness.
Mahjong Bar
1276 Dundas St WGreat cocktails in a "hidden" backroom bar.
Fantasic ramen, to be finished off with a cookie from Milk Bar upstairs.
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
190 University AveFantasic ramen, to be finished off with a cookie from Milk Bar upstairs.
Urban Herbivore
64 Oxford StFresh and tasty vegan soups, salads and sandwiches.
Sightseeing
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St W