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Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles
Barque Smokehouse is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

1. Barque Smokehouse

8.7
299 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON
BBQ Joint · Roncesvalles Village · 109 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: The best BBQ in the city, bar none. Secret: like it REALLY hot? Ask for the chef's homemade hot sauce...they don't advertise it (chef's orders!) because the meat's already sauced perfectly.

Butler's Pantry is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

2. Butler's Pantry

7.1
371 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
Breakfast Spot · Roncesvalles Village · 12 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Lee: Try the chicken bastille pie... soooo yummy!

Cardinal Rule is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

3. Cardinal Rule

5 Roncesvalles Ave (at Queen St W), Toronto, ON
Bar · Parkdale · 41 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Super creative menu, and not just for brunch! The Hawaiian stuffed French toast and breakfast pie with bacon crust get top ratings

Mitzi's Cafe is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

4. Mitzi's Cafe

100 Sorauren Ave (at Pearson Ave), Toronto, ON
Café · Parkdale · 41 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Awesome breakfasts! An oasis in Roncy. Cash only.

The Local Pub and Restaurant is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

5. The Local Pub and Restaurant

7.2
396 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Howard Park Ave.), Toronto, ON
Bar · Roncesvalles Village · 37 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: The name says it all. Live music, and the most relaxing pint in Roncy

Hugh's Room is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

6. Hugh's Room

2261 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON
Concert Hall · 10 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: A Torontonian secret! Nondescript, but one of the best live music venues in the city.

Lit Espresso Bar is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

7. Lit Espresso Bar

221 Roncesvalles Avenue (btw High Park Blvd & Wright Ave), Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · Roncesvalles Village · 31 tips and reviews

joanne a.joanne adair: Get a pumpkin seed muffin, latte and grab the new york times. Makes for a fantastic saturday morning.

Sorauren Park Farmer's Market is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

8. Sorauren Park Farmer's Market

7.9
260 Sorauren Ave. (at Fermanagh Ave.), Toronto, ON
Park · Roncesvalles Village · 6 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Every Monday afternoon. Everything from ceviche to organic sausages. Plus it goes all year 'round--in winter the market moves indoors to the Fieldhouse.

High Park is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

9. High Park

9.4
1873 Bloor St W (at Parkside Dr), Toronto, ON
Park · 87 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: The city's largest, High Park has everything from an outdoor pool to a restaurant...even a zoo! The fenced-in off-leash trails are doggie heaven. The best secret?Shakespeare with wine & cheese.

Alternative Grounds Coffee House is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

10. Alternative Grounds Coffee House

333 Roncesvalles, Toronto, ON
Café · Roncesvalles Village · 15 tips and reviews

Brandon S.Brandon Sloan: The Mexican Mocha is delicious!

Pizzeria Defina is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

11. Pizzeria Defina

9.2
321 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON
Pizzeria · Roncesvalles Village · 27 tips and reviews

Craig B.Craig Boutilier: Very good pizza. Check out the mushroom shallot tarragon combo. Awesome! Very friendly, efficient servers, great with kids too.

Balluchon Cafe is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

12. Balluchon Cafe

221 Sorauren Ave. (at Wright Ave.), Toronto, ON
Café · Roncesvalles Village · 7 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kingvisser: Just reopened with a great patio.

Hopgoods Foodliner is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

13. Hopgoods Foodliner

325 Roncesvalles Ave (at Grenadier Rd), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Roncesvalles Village · 25 tips and reviews

Lilly B.Lilly Buchwitz: If you like tartare, their surf & turf tartare will shoot to the top of your favourites list. It is made with anchovy paste and potato chips. To die for.

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14. The Westerly

413 Roncesvalles Avenue (Howard Park), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Roncesvalles Village · 19 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Holy crap this place has great food. Don't think you like grits? Neither did I. (And don't let the grits scare you away, this is serious food.)

The Ace is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

15. The Ace

8.3
231A Roncesvalles Ave (at High Park Blvd), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Roncesvalles Village · 38 tips and reviews
Hey is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

16. Hey

89 Roncesvalles Ave. (at Pearson Ave.), Toronto, ON
Diner · Parkdale · 13 tips and reviews

the BREL teamthe BREL team: Cozy place, random menu. Check out the original meatball shop on College St!

Revue Cinema is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

17. Revue Cinema

8.9
400 Roncesvalles (at Howard Park Ave), Toronto, ON
Movie Theater · 13 tips and reviews

Vanessa N.Vanessa Nicole: Simply put, the Revue is endearing. Films for the cultured and contemplative. Features documentaries that make post-film conversation as rich and relaxed as your five dollar coffee.

Lardon is one of Eat. Play. Live. | Roncesvalles.

18. Lardon

390 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
Eastern European Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A "lardon" is a small piece of pork fat used to flavour foods. And, as the name suggests, the new restaurant will be focusing its menu on "oft neglected cuts (of pork) that your nonna loved. Read more.