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 1. High Park

1873 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6P 3K7
Canada

Categories: Parks, Zoos, Playgrounds

Neighbourhood: High Park

5.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

*4.5 stars*
Finally made my way to High Park this past week and loved it.  I didn't have a plan of which trail/path so my friend and I just roamed around.  It's a lot larger & has a more variety than I expected (was just expecting paths & grass).…More »

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 2. Good Egg

267 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Canada
(416) 593-4663

Categories: Bookstores, Kitchen & Bath

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  4/21/2011

*3.5 star review*
This place is packed with a ton of cooking related items considering it's not a very large store.
They have a great selection of cooking books along with other genres. I found Norman Doidge's book How the Brain Changes Itself on the…More »

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 3. Cafe Novo

1986 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6P 3K9
Canada
(647) 350-3538

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhood: High Park

4.0 star rating
  6/8/2011

*3.5 stars*
Decided to finally check out High Park (long overdue!) so I met my friend here since I've heard great things about it.
This place has a great homey and cute feel to it with its light green walls, milk bottle vases & white painted tables…More »

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 4. Café Pamenar

307 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Canada
(647) 352-3627

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  4/6/2011

*3.5 star review*
The space is great with plenty of seating. There's a long communal table in the front, a few four-seaters in the back along with another communal table. There's an patio in the back but the space isn't open...yet (waiting for the…More »

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 5. Sam James Coffee Bar

297 Harbord St
Toronto, ON M6G 1G7
Canada
(647) 341-2572

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Palmerston, Bickford Park

4.0 star rating
  4/6/2011

*3.5 stars*

My latte was good - milk was velvety but thought it tasted a bit too milky so it overwhelmed the espresso.  The rosetta leaf the barista made was probably the best I've seen here and in Vancouver.  It's a shame when I have to cover it with…More »

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 6. The Ballroom Bowl Bar Bistro

145 John St
Toronto, ON M5V 2E4
Canada
(416) 597-2695

Categories: Bowling, Sports Bars

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

*3.5 stars*
Impromptu bowling never been so fun.  my friends and I decided to try it out since there were lanes available and had nothing else planned for the evening.  It was pretty expensive at $50/hr with shoe rentals at $5 though I had a great…More »

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 7. Victoria's

37 King St E
Toronto, ON M5C 1E9
Canada
(416) 863-4125

Category: British

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  2/28/2011

So this is my 3.5 star review of their Afternoon Tea.  My friend and I had a great time here but unlike other Yelpers we only had the option of sitting outside the restaurant.  It's not that bad but being in the lobby with hotel guests walking about…More »

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 8. Khao San Road

326 Adelaide St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1R3
Canada
(647) 352-5773

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  5/22/2011

*3.5 stars*
I made reservations for 7pm on a week day but still had to wait about 20 minutes until a table was cleared. No biggie. This place was packed so the 20 minute wait didn't seem that bad.
The place itself is very unassuming on the outside -…More »

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 9. Little Bangkok

227 Main St Markham N
Markham, ON L3P 1Y6
Canada
(905) 471-8818

Category: Thai

4.0 star rating
  5/29/2011

*3.5 stars*

I never noticed this place before since it's tucked away in a plaza on Markham Main Street.  Thanks to Yelp, I found it when I was craving Thai and didn't want to go far from my home.
My friend and I started off with the shrimp chips that…More »

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 10. Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe

712 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1C3
Canada
(416) 531-7755

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park

4.0 star rating
  6/16/2011

*3.5 stars*
This is my go to place when my friends and I are craving crepes/waffles when in Little Italy.  Prices are reasonable- I think it was roughly $8 for a waffle and $7 for a crepe and the portions are large.  There's a wide selection of…More »

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 11. Momoya Sushi

570 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 967-6166

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

4.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

*3.5 stars*

I came here with a few people for dinner on a week day.  It was only about half full so we were seated pretty quickly.  The chef used to be a chef at Google who decided to open up his own place.

I had the dinner combo (not too sure if…More »

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 12. Crêpes Café

1195 Merrill St
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 473-0506

Categories: Creperies, Fondue

4.0 star rating
  10/23/2011

*3.5 stars*

I came here for a Sunday brunch with a bunch of people and they staff here was nice enough to accommodate separate bills for each of us.  
They have a number of sweet and savoury crepes.

I had the Creamy Chicken Crepe which was a buckwheat…More »

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 13. The Java Room

14 Littleton Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 256-0001
4.0 star rating
  12/20/2011

*3.5 stars*
This place caught my eye when I drove by so I made it a point to go here when I could.  It's a very hip cafe considering it's in a small town, which is fantastic and it opens late.  There's plenty of seating and also an actual bar serving…More »

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 14. Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar

471 Jefferson St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-2222

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

*3.5 stars*
Decided to drop in for their award winning chowder since I was in the area. I was going solo so I sat by the bar. The waitress/bartender was nice and provided prompt service.

Of course, I had to order their New England chowder which came…More »

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 15. Clocktower Coffee Roasting Co

425 N Whisman Rd # 700
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 210-8100

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  12/2/2011

*3.5 stars*

I prefer this location than the one on Middlefield.  It's much quieter so you're almost guaranteed a table and there are actual working outlets to plug in your laptop if needed.
I've come here a couple of times and had their green tea…More »

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 16. Sweet Leaf Cafe

570 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 961-3354

Category: Food

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

*3.5 stars*
I was reluctant to come to this place since my husband came a few years ago and didn't like it.  However,  since I had my Pago credit to use, I figured I'd give this place a try to really see how this place is.
I'm pretty sure ownership…More »

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 17. Emile's Coffee & Tea

614 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 673-1081

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

3.0 star rating
  6/28/2011

*2.5 stars*

Granted this place is nice given that the area is a bit grungy so it gets points for that but I found that the cappuccino and the coffee on the burnt/bitter side.  I was disappointed and didn't finish my cappuccino.

However, my cheese…More »

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 18. Cj's Cafe In Bronte

2416 Lakeshore Rd W
Oakville, ON L6L 1H7
Canada
(905) 465-0411

Category: Coffee & Tea

3.0 star rating
  4/30/2011 First to Review

*2.5 star review*
This place is a cute neighbourhood spot with a large patio (too bad it was cold and rainy the day I went).  I found it a bit odd that their sale sign and coffee beans blocks their view from customers coming into the cafe - you have…More »

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 19. Panera Bread

90 Drum Hill Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 654-7986

Category: Bakeries

3.0 star rating
  12/28/2011

This place is pretty good if you're looking for lunch or just a place to hang out for a bit.  They have soups, salads and sandwiches for those looking for something more substantial but if you're looking for a something sweet pastries like danishes,…More »

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 20. Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant

17 E 48th St
New York, NY 10017
(212) 355-3345

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Midtown East

4.0 star rating
  2/26/2012

*3.5 stars*

I came here after seeing a picture posted of the Box of Dreams on Facebook.  It looked delicious!  The Box of Dream is like 9 chirashi tastings (served in a 3 by 3 bento box).  The variety was great (though I can't remember them all!) and…More »

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