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ComparisonsSep 10

Two downtown spots prove breakfast and brunch are not the same meal

Compare Sunset Grill's fast flat-top classics on Richmond with Eggspectation's leisurely Montreal-style menu on Bay to find your perfect morning pace.

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GuidesSep 8

Best Brunch in Toronto: 3 Top Spots for Every Craving

ComparisonsSep 7

The two Toronto spots that actually nail both burgers and pizza

FeaturesSep 5

The College Street smash burger that makes wild toppings look silly

A double cheeseburger with crispy bacon and dripping sauce, served on red and white checkered paper in front of a glowing Rosie's Burgers sign.

GuidesSep 4

Best Burgers in Toronto: 4 Top Spots for Smash and Halal Patties

ComparisonsSep 3

Why One Vietnamese Spot Uses Bone Marrow and Another Uses Sea Worms

A close-up of a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich cut in half, showing grilled meat, pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and chili peppers inside a crusty baguette with sauce dripping down.

FeaturesSep 1

Why Toronto's Newest Banh Mi Spot Is Sparking a Bread Debate

And Banh Mi brings fresh-baked baguettes and crispy pork belly to Elm Street. Here is how the premium price and denser bread stack up for lunch.

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GuidesAug 31

Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto: 4 Great Choices

Find your next meal with our guide to four top spots, featuring 12-hour simmered broths, gluten-free street food, and authentic Hanoi-style egg coffee.

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ComparisonsAug 30

Does a Fancy Food Hall Bowl Beat Your Go-To Cheap Salad?

GuidesAug 28

Best Healthy Restaurants and Salads in Toronto: Top 3 Picks

ComparisonsAug 27

Why a great downtown steak dinner depends on your appetite for drama

A thick, juicy ribeye steak being lifted with metal tongs from a dark plate, revealing a perfectly seared crust and a pink medium-rare center, served with mashed potatoes and gravy.

GuidesAug 25

Best Steakhouses in Toronto: 5 Spots for Views, Classics, or a Scene

ComparisonsAug 24

Why Toronto's Newest Laptop Cafe Cuts Off Your Wi-Fi After Two Hours

A large, flaky croissant sandwich filled with grilled salmon, melted brie cheese, and fresh green lettuce, served on a wooden board in a cafe setting.

GuidesAug 22

Best Cafes in Toronto: 7 Top Spots for Coffee, Study, and Treats

Find the perfect Toronto coffee shop for your needs, from quiet workspaces with plenty of outlets to late-night dessert spots and quick transit stops.

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FeaturesAug 20

Can Food Court Kebabs Actually Taste Like a Sunday Barbecue?

Giragi brings the smoky, comforting flavors of traditional Armenian Sunday barbecues to Wellington Market. Here is why it is worth your lunch break.

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FeaturesAug 19

The College Street Spot Where Vegans and Meat Lovers Stop Arguing

GuidesAug 18

Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Toronto: 4 Top Spots

ReviewsAug 17

This Front Street Chicken Combo Saves You From Dry Fast Food

A Nashville hot chicken sandwich with dripping sauce and pickles on a brioche bun, served with waffle fries on red and white checkered paper.

GuidesAug 15

Best Fried Chicken in Toronto: 3 Spots You Need to Try

GuidesAug 13

Best Fusion Restaurants in Toronto: 5 Top Spots for Any Plan

GuidesAug 12

Best Thai Restaurants in Toronto: 4 Spots to Match Your Craving

Find the best Thai restaurants in Toronto, from the famous khao soi at PAI to regional curries at Imm Thai and quick southern eats at The Well.

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A loaf of crusty sourdough bread pulled apart in half, releasing a plume of hot steam, with a blurred bakery interior and a sign reading 'St. John's BAKERY' in the background.

ComparisonsAug 11

St John's vs Johnson Family: The Sourdough Your Weekend Wants

Compare St John's 48-hour organic sourdough with Johnson Family's creative Leslieville loaves, then choose the bakery that fits your weekend.

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A person's hands holding open a freshly cut, steaming loaf of sourdough bread with melted butter on the crumb, set against a rustic brick background.

ComparisonsAug 10

Brodflour vs Dear Grain: Two Sourdoughs, Two Kinds of Craving

GuidesAug 9

Best Artisan Bread in Toronto: 10 Bakeries Worth the Trip

A close-up of a large shawarma wrap cut in half, overflowing with chicken, beef, fries, pickles, and garlic sauce, held up in front of a commercial kitchen background.

FeaturesAug 7

Toronto's Middle Eastern Craving Has Four Different Clocks

A spread of Thai dishes from Kao Kang by Koh Lipe, including Pad Thai with prawns, Khao Soi noodle soup with a lime wedge, green curry, and mango sticky rice, served in branded paper containers.

FeaturesAug 5

Toronto's Thai Craving Changes Between Lunch and Last Call

FeaturesAug 4

King West Steak Night Changes When the Lights Go Down

A split-screen image showing a barista pouring latte art into a white cup on the left, and a close-up of a bicycle wheel hub with spokes on the right, with a neon 'coffee+bikes' sign in the background.

ComparisonsAug 2

The Well Coffee Break Splits Between Bikes and Precision Pours

Compare Fix Coffee + Bikes and Quantum Coffee at The Well by drink style, pace, seating, and the convenience of on-site bike service.

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A piece of thick-cut, caramelized toast topped with sliced fresh figs and creamy sauce is lifted with a fork, showing a gooey pull, while the rest of the dessert sits in a white takeout box.

FeaturesAug 1

Toronto Dessert Gifts That Look Thoughtful Before the Box Opens

Compare Kream pastry boxes, Nadege French patisserie, and SOMA chocolate when choosing a thoughtful Toronto dessert gift.

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A large bowl of mango bingsu topped with fresh mango chunks, condensed milk, and a cute snowman made of ice cream wearing an Oreo cookie hat, with a spoonful being lifted.

FeaturesJul 30

Toronto's Late-Night Dessert Run Starts After Midnight

ComparisonsJul 28

Mizzica vs Nani's: Toronto Gelato Travels Two Different Roads

Condensed milk being poured from a small glass pitcher onto a large bowl of Korean shaved ice dessert topped with red beans, injeolmi rice cakes, and sweet powder, next to a tall glass of dalgona coffee.

GuidesJul 27

Best Desserts in Toronto: 12 Sweet Stops Worth the Trip

A fork cuts into a fresh burrata cheese ball topped with green pesto and sliced figs, served on a white plate on a rooftop patio table with cocktails in the background.

ComparisonsJul 25

Osteria Alba vs Zitto Zitto: College Street Splits After Dark

GuidesJul 24

Best Italian Restaurants in Toronto: 10 Essential Tables

FeaturesJul 22

Toronto's Italian Group Dinner Starts With the Room

Bar Sugo, Nodo Junction, and Zitto Zitto suit different group dinners. Match room energy, sharing style, and privacy to the gathering.

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ComparisonsJul 22

Descendant's Caramelized Edge Meets Slowhand's Sourdough

Descendant brings a caramelized Detroit-style edge while Slowhand leans into sourdough character. Compare two Leslieville square pies.

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Four large vertical rotisserie spits of shawarma meat, ranging from dark beef to seasoned chicken, roasting in a commercial kitchen setup.

GuidesJul 22

Alpha's Shawarma Turns Queen West Hunger Into a Clear Order

FeaturesJul 22

Why Your West End Group Pizza Night Depends on How You Order

Why Your Next Toronto Pastry Craving Needs a Vibe Check

ComparisonsJul 21

Bread & Roses Comfort Meets Butter Baker's Downtown Polish

Assorted pizza slices with pepperoni, cheese, mushroom, and tomato-basil toppings arranged on parchment.

GuidesJul 21

Best Pizza in Toronto: 6 Pizzerias, Compared by Style

FeaturesJul 12

A Guide to Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe in Bloor West Village

Close-up of Capybara's croissant sandwich with smoked salmon, brie, and lettuce inside the cafe.

FeaturesJul 12

Capybara Brings Cozy Cafe Culture to Bloor West Village

Bloor West Village has long been cherished for its tree-lined streets and family-friendly charm, but its cafe scene has recently received a delightful boost. Located at 2323 Bloor St W, Capybara is...

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Layered iced Vietnamese coffee on the orange counter at Lermer Cafe.

FeaturesJul 12

Lermer Cafe Brings Vietnamese Coffee to Bloor West

Tucked away in Toronto’s West End, just steps from the bustling intersection of Bloor and Runnymede, a modest storefront is quietly redefining the neighborhood’s daily caffeine ritual. Lermer Cafe ...

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Chocolate cream and strawberry Napoleon pastries on a wooden board at Soul Made Cafe.

FeaturesJul 12

Soul Made Cafe (NY) Brings French Pastries to North York

Close-up of Cafe Kray's red bean bingsu topped with powdered rice cake.

FeaturesJul 12

Cafe Kray Brings Korean Desserts to North York

FeaturesJul 3

Why King West Made Quantum Coffee Its Daily Habit

FeaturesJul 2

The Bike Shop Pouring Some of Front Street's Best Coffee

FeaturesJul 1

PAI or Imm Thai? Toronto's Toughest Thai Decision, Settled

FeaturesJun 30

Poke or Ramen? Settling The Well's Lunch-Line Dilemma

Looking for lunch at The Well? Maya Thompson compares Pokeworks and Ramen Ryu to help you choose between a fast poke bowl and rich ramen.

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FeaturesJun 29

Bar Hop or 416 Snack Bar? King West's Late-Night Call

Deciding between Bar Hop and 416 Snack Bar? Maya Thompson compares these two spots for craft beer, great burgers, and late-night finger foods.

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FeaturesJun 28

Chen Chen's Heat or BHC's Glaze? The Fried Chicken Verdict

FeaturesJun 27

Badiali or North of Brooklyn? Toronto's Slice Rivalry, Settled

FeaturesJun 26

Le Sélect or La Plume? Two French Bistros, One Wellington Choice

FeaturesJun 23

The Thai Gem Hiding on Little Italy's Red-Sauce Strip

FeaturesJun 22

The Steak Sandwich Toronto Lines Up For at Wellington Market

A fresh poke bowl in a clear plastic container on a dark wooden table, featuring cubed raw tuna, edamame, sliced cucumber, crab salad, and crispy onions over white rice.

FeaturesJun 20

Custom Poke Lands at The Well — How to Order It Right

King West's massive mixed-use development, The Well, has quickly become a premier culinary hub in downtown Toronto. Among the sit-down bistros and upscale bars, a fast-casual powerhouse is making w...

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GuidesJun 16

Ramen Ryu and the Wellington Market Order Worth Copying

The Well has undeniably transformed Toronto’s downtown dining landscape. While sprawling, multi-level destinations like Eataly Toronto and elegant sit-down rooms like The Dorset draw dedicated crow...

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ComparisonsJun 13

Lobster Roll or Fish and Chips? The Well's Seafood Face-Off

FeaturesJun 11

The Dorset Brings Proper British Comfort to Wellington West

FeaturesJun 10

How to Do Eataly Toronto Without Losing Your Afternoon

FeaturesJun 9

PAI Review: Is Toronto's Khao Soi Lineup Worth It?

FeaturesJun 6

The Steakhouse That Stands Out on a Crowded King West

FeaturesJun 5

The Richmond West Brunch Spot That Does a Bit of Everything

Located at 390 Richmond Street West, Chefry's Global Kitchen & Catering (often referred to as Cheffry's Bistro) has quietly carved out a reputation as a versatile dining destination in Toronto's En...

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FeaturesJun 4

Vinny Spins Vinyl and Pasta Into King West's Newest Night Out

King Street West is no stranger to nightlife reinventions, but the recent arrival of a dedicated listening lounge has brought a fresh, analog rhythm to the entertainment district. Taking over the a...

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FeaturesJun 2

Badiali's Two-Day Crust: Why Toronto Waits in Line for a Slice

FeaturesMay 28

Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake: The Bay Street Scent You Can't Ignore

FeaturesMay 28

The Dundas Café That's Half Bakery, Half Shopping Trip

FeaturesMay 28

A French Patisserie Hiding in Toronto's PATH Rush

FeaturesFeb 8

Cibo: Where King West Nightlife Meets Actual Italian Cooking

FeaturesFeb 5

How a Montreal Clothing-Store Salad Bar Conquered Wellington

Two Montreal sisters turned a clothing store salad bar into Mandy's, now in Toronto. Signature salads, breakfast menu, and gourmet toppings reviewed.

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FeaturesJan 15

Toronto's Waffle Obsession Just Moved Into The Well

Relocating Postman Waffles to The Well Postman Waffles recently packed up and relocated its operations to downtown Toronto’s massive new mixed-use development at 452 Front Street West. As reported ...

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A breakfast dish featuring a sliced bagel sandwich with sliced meat, avocado, and a poached egg with runny yolk and pink sauce, served alongside roasted potatoes in a yellow dish and a cup of coffee.

FeaturesJan 11

Montreal Brunch Hits The Well: Is L'Avenue Worth the Hype?

FeaturesJan 5

We Ranked Every Fried Chicken Counter at The Well

FeaturesJan 2

Chen Chen's: Nashville Heat Meets Asian Fire From $7

FeaturesDec 24

Rosie's Proves a Perfect Smashburger Doesn't Need Tricks

FeaturesDec 10

Duck, Banana Pie, and Happy Hour: Bridgette Bar's Quiet Flex

FeaturesDec 9

12 Grilled Cheeses Deep: Cheezed Lands at Wellington Market

Cheezed brings 12 signature grilled cheese sandwiches from Blue Mountain to The Well's Wellington Market. A nostalgic comfort food destination.

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FeaturesDec 8

Lulu Bar: The Well's Five-Minute Vacation

Escape to Lulu Bar in The Well for Pacific-inspired bites and tropical drinks. Read our guide to the best dishes and daily happy hour deals.

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FeaturesDec 7

Two downtown spots prove breakfast and brunch are not the same meal

Best Brunch in Toronto: 3 Top Spots for Every Craving

The two Toronto spots that actually nail both burgers and pizza

The College Street smash burger that makes wild toppings look silly

Best Burgers in Toronto: 4 Top Spots for Smash and Halal Patties

Why One Vietnamese Spot Uses Bone Marrow and Another Uses Sea Worms

Why Toronto's Newest Banh Mi Spot Is Sparking a Bread Debate

Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Toronto: 4 Great Choices

Does a Fancy Food Hall Bowl Beat Your Go-To Cheap Salad?

Best Healthy Restaurants and Salads in Toronto: Top 3 Picks

Why a great downtown steak dinner depends on your appetite for drama

Best Steakhouses in Toronto: 5 Spots for Views, Classics, or a Scene

Why Toronto's Newest Laptop Cafe Cuts Off Your Wi-Fi After Two Hours

Best Cafes in Toronto: 7 Top Spots for Coffee, Study, and Treats

Can Food Court Kebabs Actually Taste Like a Sunday Barbecue?

The College Street Spot Where Vegans and Meat Lovers Stop Arguing

Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Toronto: 4 Top Spots

This Front Street Chicken Combo Saves You From Dry Fast Food

Best Fried Chicken in Toronto: 3 Spots You Need to Try

Best Fusion Restaurants in Toronto: 5 Top Spots for Any Plan

Best Thai Restaurants in Toronto: 4 Spots to Match Your Craving

St John's vs Johnson Family: The Sourdough Your Weekend Wants

Brodflour vs Dear Grain: Two Sourdoughs, Two Kinds of Craving

Best Artisan Bread in Toronto: 10 Bakeries Worth the Trip

Toronto's Middle Eastern Craving Has Four Different Clocks

Toronto's Thai Craving Changes Between Lunch and Last Call

King West Steak Night Changes When the Lights Go Down

The Well Coffee Break Splits Between Bikes and Precision Pours

Toronto Dessert Gifts That Look Thoughtful Before the Box Opens

Toronto's Late-Night Dessert Run Starts After Midnight

Mizzica vs Nani's: Toronto Gelato Travels Two Different Roads

Best Desserts in Toronto: 12 Sweet Stops Worth the Trip

Osteria Alba vs Zitto Zitto: College Street Splits After Dark

Best Italian Restaurants in Toronto: 10 Essential Tables

Toronto's Italian Group Dinner Starts With the Room

Descendant's Caramelized Edge Meets Slowhand's Sourdough

Alpha's Shawarma Turns Queen West Hunger Into a Clear Order

Why Your West End Group Pizza Night Depends on How You Order

Bread & Roses Comfort Meets Butter Baker's Downtown Polish

Best Pizza in Toronto: 6 Pizzerias, Compared by Style

A Guide to Bread & Roses Bakery Cafe in Bloor West Village

Capybara Brings Cozy Cafe Culture to Bloor West Village

Lermer Cafe Brings Vietnamese Coffee to Bloor West

Soul Made Cafe (NY) Brings French Pastries to North York

Cafe Kray Brings Korean Desserts to North York

Why King West Made Quantum Coffee Its Daily Habit

The Bike Shop Pouring Some of Front Street's Best Coffee

PAI or Imm Thai? Toronto's Toughest Thai Decision, Settled

Poke or Ramen? Settling The Well's Lunch-Line Dilemma

Bar Hop or 416 Snack Bar? King West's Late-Night Call

Chen Chen's Heat or BHC's Glaze? The Fried Chicken Verdict

Badiali or North of Brooklyn? Toronto's Slice Rivalry, Settled

Le Sélect or La Plume? Two French Bistros, One Wellington Choice

The Thai Gem Hiding on Little Italy's Red-Sauce Strip

The Steak Sandwich Toronto Lines Up For at Wellington Market

Custom Poke Lands at The Well — How to Order It Right

Ramen Ryu and the Wellington Market Order Worth Copying

Lobster Roll or Fish and Chips? The Well's Seafood Face-Off

The Dorset Brings Proper British Comfort to Wellington West

How to Do Eataly Toronto Without Losing Your Afternoon

PAI Review: Is Toronto's Khao Soi Lineup Worth It?

The Steakhouse That Stands Out on a Crowded King West

The Richmond West Brunch Spot That Does a Bit of Everything

Vinny Spins Vinyl and Pasta Into King West's Newest Night Out

Badiali's Two-Day Crust: Why Toronto Waits in Line for a Slice

Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake: The Bay Street Scent You Can't Ignore

The Dundas Café That's Half Bakery, Half Shopping Trip

A French Patisserie Hiding in Toronto's PATH Rush

Cibo: Where King West Nightlife Meets Actual Italian Cooking

How a Montreal Clothing-Store Salad Bar Conquered Wellington

Toronto's Waffle Obsession Just Moved Into The Well

Montreal Brunch Hits The Well: Is L'Avenue Worth the Hype?

We Ranked Every Fried Chicken Counter at The Well

Chen Chen's: Nashville Heat Meets Asian Fire From $7

Rosie's Proves a Perfect Smashburger Doesn't Need Tricks

Duck, Banana Pie, and Happy Hour: Bridgette Bar's Quiet Flex

12 Grilled Cheeses Deep: Cheezed Lands at Wellington Market

Lulu Bar: The Well's Five-Minute Vacation

Korea's Biggest Fried Chicken Chain Just Landed in Toronto