Check out the brunch or Sunday table d'Hote, with Bring Your Own Wine! Themed wine flights Tues & Wed. Plus churros for dessert! Mmmm... Read more.
Our caterer's favourite restaurant--'nuff said. Southern Italian with a shabby chic decor.Insiders just call it "The Nose," after the only sign you'll see outside--a giant 3-D nose. No reservations.
Legendary brunch. Have anything baked (the eponymous brioche is a great start) or anything with "croque" in front of it. Come early on weekends and expect to wait. Read more.
The "other" legendary brunch spot in Leslieville. Like eating in your mom's kitchen. Have the Yucatecan benny or huevos anything. Expect lines on weekends. No reservations.
Tired of fake Irish pubs? This is the real deal. Unpretentious. Great patio. Have the oysters, and whatever you do, don't order a fancy cocktail unless you want to be mocked in an Irish accent. Read more.
Grungy (in a good way), old-school live venue; multi-tiered and standing room only, so grab a spot at the front of a level and stake your claim to a stretch of railing. Read more.
Dark Horse devotees claim this growing collection of independent coffee shops has the best espresso in the city. Read more.
Dirty, dirty dirty. In the most delicious way. How dirty? Menu items include Bulls Balls burger, Coronary burger and the Colossal Colon Clogger Combo. Oh and deep fried mars bars. Read more.
Honestly can't say enough about this place. Incredibly fresh, creative bread, and sandwiches that redefine "sandwich." All amazing but our fave has to be the braised lamb. A party in your mouth. Read more.
Comfort food on steroids. Great beers, wicked food: Oysters. Foie gras on anything. Super-hot chicken lollipops. The best? Pulled pork NACHOS. (Do NOT order a full tray unless you are a group of 5+) Read more.
Mentioned in Toronto Life's 'best Bars in Toronto' for best night out with the girls
Giving libretto run for their money in the East! Go for the reasonable pix fixe
Very little room for sit-down eating, so assume you're taking it away unless you're eating alone or off-peak.
