Restaurants in Toronto
Restaurants near Toronto Downtown Core
Section titled “Restaurants near Toronto Downtown Core”Within radius of 20-30 minute walk or 15 minute car/transit/other ride of Yonge and Dundas, mostly south of Bloor Street.
Locations are approximate or large intersection nearby. Value indicates inexpensive options and/or good price for portions.
| Name | Location | Style | Special | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 4 South Village | Taiwanese | |||
| 7 West Cafe | Bay-Bloor | |||
| Amsterdam Brewhouse | Simcoe-Queens Quay | |||
| Asian Legend | Beverly-Dundas | Chinese | ||
| Bangkok garden | Thai | jd | ||
| Bao House | Various Dundas, Yonge-Wellesley | Chinese | jd | |
| Chew Chews | Sherbourne-Carlton | Diner | jd | |
| Congee Queen | Yonge-Gerard | Chinese, Cantonese | Value shared | jd |
| Denny’s | Bay-Dundas | Diner | ||
| Dynasty | Yorkville | Chinese | Fine | |
| Eaton Centre Food Court | Yonge-Dundas | Various | Value=specials > 5pm | |
| Frans | Yonge-College/Shuter | Diner | jd | |
| Chelsea Inn food hall | Yonge-Gerrard | jd | ||
| Freshii | Yonge-College | Healthy | Value | jd |
| George Street Diner | Jarvis/George-Richmond | Diner | jd | |
| Golden Diner | Church-Carlton | Diner | Value | jd |
| Golden Eggs | Simcoe-Queens Quay | Breakfast | ||
| Ginger | Vietnamese | Value=portions | jd | |
| Le Lert | Yonge-Carlton | Thai | jd | |
| Harvest Green | John-Wellington | Healthy | Value=portions | |
| Helena’s Magic Kitchen | McCaul-Dundas | Various | Value=portions | |
| Hot House Café | Sunday brunch | |||
| House of Gourmet | Spadina-Dunas | Chinese | Value=lunch specials | |
| IKEA Cafeteria | Yonge-Gerrard, Various | Value | jd | |
| Karine’s | McCaul-Dundas | Various, Healthy | Value=portions | |
| Kyoto Katsugyu | Church-Dundas | Japanese | Beef | jd |
| Le Petit Déjeuner (LDP) | Jarvis/George-King | Breakfast | jd | |
| Le Sélect Bistro | Spadina-Wellington | French | ||
| Mercatto | Bay-College | Italian | ||
| Moon Palace | Atrium on Bay | Chinese | Fine | jd |
| Oakham Cafe (TMU) | Church-Gould | Cafe | Value | jd |
| Old Spaghetti Factory | Esplanade | Value=groups | ||
| Paddingtons Pump | St. Lawrence Market | Diner | Value, pork | jd |
| Pearl Harbourfront | York-Queens Quay | Chinese | Fine | |
| Petit Potato | Bay-Wellesley | Chinese, Fusion | Diverse menu | |
| Pita Land | Jarvis-Gerrard | Shawarma | jd | |
| Pita Way | Yonge-Carlton | Shawarma | Value | jd |
| Pogue Mahone | Bay-College | Irish Pub | ||
| Queen Mother Cafe | Queen West-University | Fusion | ||
| Red Lobster | Atrium on Bay | Seafood | ||
| Sambuccas on Church | Church-Wellesley | Italian | Service | jd |
| Senator | Yonge-Dundas | Diner | ||
| Somtum Jinda | Church-Gerrard | Thai | Michelin | jd |
| St. Lawrence Market Lower Level | Jarvis-Front | Various | Value=portions | jd |
| Stout Irish Pub | Parliament-Carlton | Irish Pub | Trivia nights | jd |
| Subway, A&W, Harvey’s, Tim’s | Various | Fast food | Value | |
| Sultan’s Tent | Church-Front | Moroccan, Mediterranean | Belly dancing | |
| Swiss Chalet | University-College | |||
| The Chefs’ House | Sherbourne-King | Value, Student | ||
| Village by the Grange Food Court | McCaul-Dundas | Various | Value |
jd = near Yonge and Dundas in Toronto
Near North York Centre
Section titled “Near North York Centre”Yonge-Finch and Yonge-Shepperd areas
| Name | Location | Style | Special |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu | Yonge-Finch | Korean | Value |
| Joyous | Leslie-Finch | Chinese | |
| Nak Won | Yonge-Finch | Korean | |
| Trio Restaurant | North York Centre | Western style | Service, Fine |
| Dear Saigon | Various Yonge-Finch, [fn:1] | Vietnamese | Value=lunch specials |
- [fn:1] St. George-College, GTA
Other Locations
Section titled “Other Locations”| Name | Location | Style | Special | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Five61 (561) | Avenue Road-St. Clair | Fine | up | |
| Café Polonez | 195 Roncesvalles Avenue | Polish | ||
| Carmelina | Woodbine-John St. | Italian | ||
| Casa Barcelona | Royal York-Bloor | Spanish | tapas | |
| Centennial College Restaurant | Markham Road-401 | Various | Value, Student | |
| Congee Queen | Various, Yonge-Steeles | Chinese, Cantonese | Value shared | |
| Good Catch Cafe | Don Mills-Sheppard, Fairview Mall | Chinese | Value=specials | |
| Granma Loves You | Avenue Road-St. Clair | Sandwich | up | |
| Joy Noodle Cafe | Woodbine-407, Markham | Chinese, Hong Kong | ||
| Mary Be Kitchen | Avenue Road-St. Clair | Local | up | |
| Orient Bistro | 404-16th Ave | Chinese | Fine | |
| Providential 9 | Woodbine-407, Markham | Chinese | ||
| Somtum Jinda | Don Mills-Sheppard, Fairview Mall | Thai | Michelin | |
| Sushi Rock | Yonge-St. Clair | Japenese | up | |
| The Queen | Don Mills-Eglinton | Chinese | Fine | |
| Yan’s Kitchen | West Pearce-Leslie | Chinese, Shanghai |
up = uptown
Restaurants in Downtown Core
Section titled “Restaurants in Downtown Core”Initial source: Best cheap lunch places downtown - AskTO on Reddit ordered by discussion popularity and personal experience
- Kin Kin Bakery - Chinese Bakery under the Atrium at Bay, 2-3 buns
- Patty Express in the PATH – Affordable Jamaican patties.
- Longo’s – Soup, pizza (split with a friend).
- Rexall (M&M’s frozen entrees) – microwave later
- Banh Mi Nguyen Huong – banh mi sandwiches (cash only).
- Ollie Fresco’s - late afternoon (3pm) hot table 50% off
- Laziz Curry Kitchen – chicken biryani
- Salad House (Hayden Street) – salads
- BBQ Express (Bay Station)
- Suksi Biryani House (Hayden St.) – Near Bloor Station.
- Mystic Muffin
- Manpuku – Gyudon, ramen, udon
- Salad Days (PATH under Bay Adelaide)
- HoGa (PATH)
- OCAD Food Court – Chinese and Thai meals
- Shah’s Halal (University & Queen)
- Juicy Dumpling (Dundas & Spadina) – good portions
- George Brown Culinary Campus (King & Sherbourne) – Student-made meals.
- T&T Supermarket (Yonge & Dundas) – lunch options
- H Mart (Yonge & Elm) – Affordable Korean combos
- Fresca Pizza (College & Spadina) – slices and for 2
- Lite Bite (Wellington & Simcoe) – Sandwich + drink
- Tahini’s – daily specials
- Mom’s Pan Fried Dumplings (Spadina) – good for sharing
- Pita Lite (King Street East) – Shawarma
- Monga Chicken – Bento box Monday special
- Szechuan Express – Combo meals
- Shelby’s – Affordable Middle Eastern food.
- Zen Kyoto (Afternoon sale) – Discounted sushi.
- Chipotle
- Yueh Tung – Lunch specials
- Wah Too Seafood (Centre Ave & Dundas) – Rice bowls.
- Greenbox – Healthy and affordable
- Shah’s (Queen & Duncan) – Chicken and rice
- Tung Hing Bakery (Broadview & Gerrard) – Bahn mi
- Seoul Food Take-Out (Sherbourne & Bloor) – Loaded meals
- Gale’s Snack Bar (Eastern & Carlaw) – Old school diner
- Jinn Toast – Unique and budget-friendly.
- Grocery Store Sandwiches
- Alforat Iraqi Street Food (271 Yonge) – Shawarma wraps
- Korean Grill House (Queen/John/Simcoe)
- Bob’s Bulgogi
- Penelope Greek Restaurant - 225 King St. W.
- Yin Ji Chang Fen, 369 Spadina - rice noodle, congee specialties
- Baldwin Street restaurants
- Tata hot sauce emporium - jerk chicken sandwich with beef patty
See Also
Section titled “See Also”Archive (Closed Restaurants)
Section titled “Archive (Closed Restaurants)”- Ho Jan (Carlton)
- Hosu (Queen and John)
- Lisbon by Night - Dundas West
- Papillion - Front - French
- Ten Ren’s Tea Time near Empress, North York Centre