Financial District/St.Lawrence Hangouts

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Here's a list of solid places that are tried, tested and true. by me! I enjoy these places so much that I will go there over and over and over and over again.

 1. Beerbistro

18 King St E
Toronto, ON M5C 1C4
(416) 861-9872

Categories: Canadian (New), Bars

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/19/2012

good news! new late night menu-POUTINE!
still my favourite resto in toronto

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  • 5.0 star rating
    6/25/2009

    I've come here often enough now that I think it deserves to be upped to a five star rating.

    I just… Read more »

 2. C'est What?

67 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
(416) 867-9499

Categories: Pubs, Breweries, Burgers

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/3/2010 ROTD 7/6/2010

Ok, this is the THIRD time I've reviewed this place.  WHY? Because I am officially calling this best pub to grab a beer in Toronto.  For the last two years I've been destroying my liver to find the best multi-purpose bar and I have definitely found…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/31/2009

    i have to update my review because I came here again yesterday and I have to say that everything was… Read more »

 3. Lettieri

79 Front St E
M5B 1B8
(416) 260-0543

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  7/31/2009

This is about to be my new regular cafe.  

Excellent people watchng spot

Good selection of coffee and espresso seems to be done quite well (albeit not amazing)

Great case of paninis and sweets!

Large interior (which you wolnd't be able to tell from the…More »

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 4. Ninki Sushi

12 Adelaide St W
Toronto, ON M5H 1L6
(416) 203-7333

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/18/2009

I liket his place a lot because it is in my area and it serves up some fair cheap sushi.  Dont' get me wrong, it isn't amazing, but the price is definitely in the right zone.  Offering bento boxes and sushi combo sets for 10-15$ is right up my alley.…More »

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 5. The Jason George

100 Front St E
Toronto, ON M5A 1E1
(416) 363-7100

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2009

It seems like this is going to be a pricier pub when you pass by but it really isn't.
It is in an excellent location just off the busier sections of the financial/corktown district.  comfortably sitting on Jarvis on Front, it also has an excellent…More »

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 6. Le Petit Déjeuner

191 King St E
Toronto, ON M5A 1J5
(416) 703-1560

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Belgian

Neighbourhood: Corktown

4.0 star rating
  6/13/2009

Thoroughly enjoyable but I can understand the hot and cold reviews for this place.  MY experience was great because it was on a slower saturday afternoon.  But had I come at a packed time I can see how the service can turn into a hurried rush and the…More »

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 7. Le Papillon On Front

69 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
(416) 367-0303

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/13/2009

I'm a very big fan of this place.
I went for brunch with my friends here.  We chose it ona whim as we were walking by.  Nobody was outside to seat us and we wanted to be on the patio so I just sat my ass down and made a spot for us.

The LOVELY server…More »

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 8. Starbucks Coffee Company

4 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H 1B6
(416) 363-5983

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  6/29/2009

Yes, I am a regular.
Only because it's in the neighbourhood.
Best times to come and people watch and eavesdrop on coversations is during the workday/workweek when the bay street kids are out and about.
See them having business meetings and conversing…More »

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 9. Daybreak Diner

399 Church St
Toronto, ON M5B 2J6
(416) 598-0004

Category: Diners

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/29/2009

Love this place.
Great local place where the gays and village brunchers come to have a standardly yummy brunch with impeccable service.
The servers are oh so friendly and every single plate comes with pancakes, yo!  totaly bonus.
I heart the servers and…More »

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 10. St. Lawrence Market

92 Front Street E
Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
(416) 392-7219

Categories: Farmers Market, Grocery

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/5/2012

Best Saturday ever.
Farmers market in north side- free sample extravaganza on the south side.
i love doing my grocery shopping here- so affordable and buying (mostly) local.

Don't forget that on sundays there is the flea market aka, what I call the…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/31/2009

    Absolute best place to get fresh foods and spent an afternoon.  NOT as nice as other farmer's… Read more »


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