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I am lazy and don't like to walk far.

 1. Subway Sandwiches

101 College Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 593-9101

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/4/2011 First to Review

I come to this Subway at least three times a week for lunch. At $3.45 for a fully-loaded six-inch ham sub, this is about as cheap as I've found for a healthy lunch-time meal.

Located in the glorious MaRS building (you can enter from College St. or…More »

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 2. Biscotti Restaurant & Bar

995 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5S 3C4
(416) 926-1800

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/3/2011 First to Review

We often go here for longer workday lunches. This small place near the base of a large condo tower doesn't look like much from the outside, but is fairly cozy within; do call to make a reservation if you're going in a big group.

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 3. Pumpernickel's

101 College St
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 593-0921

Categories: Caterers, Delis

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/14/2010 First to Review

For a quick lunch, Pumpernickel's is another winner. While the sandwiches and soups here are really good, the salad bar option here is solid. Alternating with Est West (see other review), these two places form the foundation for some solid lunches.

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 4. Est West Cafe

700 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z5
(416) 506-0777

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/14/2010

Est West is a hidden gem, perfect for a fast lunch to go. The star of the show is the salad: $3 and change for a small, $5 and change for a large.

This Korean operation (there's about a dozen working behind the counter at any one time) has a salad bar…More »

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 5. Burrito Bandidos

496 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1X9
(647) 352-4770

Category: Tex-Mex

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  5/20/2011

Nommers, a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. Despite the smattering of z-teca/Chipotle/BarBurrito in the area, there's something about Bandidos that makes it stand out from the rest. (My guess is the "burrito sauce" - no clue what this actually…More »

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 6. Starbucks

37 Grosvenor St
Toronto, ON M5S 3K6

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2011 First to Review

Is there anything more fantastic than having a new Starbucks open up close to work? NO.

Located at the foot of the Murano condo building on the southeast corner of Bay and Grosvenor (look out for falling glass!), this new 'bucks cuts at least five…More »

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 7. Starbucks Coffee Company

585 University Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 2N2
(416) 979-0660

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/5/2010

Even if this Starbucks weren't proximate to my office, I'd still consider this location over other neighbouring 'bucks.

Primarily, it's located in a gorgeous, recently-constructed atrium on the west side of Toronto General Hospital (enter through…More »

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 8. Heritage Food Court

900 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5S
(416) 325-1996

Category: Restaurants

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  9/16/2010 First to Review

Alright, it's a bit unfair to review the Heritage Food Court. This large cafeteria is located in the centre of four-interconnected Ontario government office blocks, and as such is dominated by civil servants. That said, there are often students from…More »

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 9. University Eye Clinic

700 University Ave
Toronto, ON M7A
(416) 977-8194

Category: Optometrists

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  3/15/2011 First to Review

In my ongoing attempt to maximize usage of my health benefits, I was on the hunt for an optometrist. Satisfying my criteria for "as close to work as geographically possible," the University Eye Clinic wins huge points for having an online booking…More »

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 10. Metropolitan Dental

101 College St
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 348-0000

Category: General Dentistry

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  11/12/2010 ROTD 7/31/2011

It had been 7+ years since my last dental check-up, so it was with some trepidation that I enter Metropolitan Dental (MD). Located on the lower level of MaRS next to the food court, I'll be honest that I chose this dentist primarily because it's next…More »

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 11. Bay College Medical Centre

777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5G 2C8
(416) 977-8878

Category: Doctors

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  5/26/2011 First to Review

This is really confusing.

Bay College Medical Centre is located at 777 Bay St. (the east side of Bay), with entrance only through the Rexall/Pharma Plus.

Bay College Medical & Lockwood Diagnostic is located at 790 Bay St. (the west side of Bay), part…More »

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 12. Enterprise Rent-A-Car

700 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z6
(416) 599-1375

Category: Car Rental

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/23/2010

Note that though the address is 700 Bay St., the office is actually located on Walton St., a one-way street (going west) just south of Gerrard, and is closer to Elizabeth St. than Bay St. Phew!

I don't rent cars very often, but this was a very…More »

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 13. Sushi Box

891 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5S 3K5
(416) 800-6464

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/15/2011 First to Review

This cozy Japanese restaurant recently opened, and is a welcome addition to my lunchtime rotation.

Advertising its "Grab 'N Go" lunch (though they also seem to offer sit-down lunch and dinner), this establishment offers a variety of pre-packaged sushi…More »

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 14. Discovery Cleaners

101 College Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 916-2184

Category: Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

I rarely get things dry cleaned so I'm a poor judge of quality, but the lady behind the counter at this small shop on the lower level of MaRS was very friendly and happy to help me out.

My heavy wool scarf cost $9-ish to get dry cleaned, which seems…More »

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 15. TPH The Printing House

700 University Ave
Toronto, ON M7A
(416) 323-8080

Category: Printing Services

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  1/16/2012

First review of 2012, and my first review for the Year of the Wedding (dun dun dun).

Fantastic, fantastic service as this TPH outpost. Located on the concourse level across from the Timmy's on the southwest corner of University and College, I was…More »

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