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 1. The Combine Eatery

162 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(416) 792-8088

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

5.0 star rating
  7/22/2011 ROTD 10/12/2011 First to Review

All hail the fish taco!

Outside of La Jolla (San Diego), CA this was the best plate of fish tacos I've had.

They just opened on July 11th but after a week and a half they seem to have things together. I didn't experience any of those new restaurant…More »

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 2. Wvrst

609 King Street W
Toronto, ON M5V 1M5
(416) 703-7775

Categories: German, Pubs

5.0 star rating
  7/16/2011

This was the wvrst lunch I've ever had!

Sorry, had to get my pun in there like everyone else.

I came in on a Saturday afternoon to find the place fairly quiet. I didn't know how things worked so I just pulled up to a bench and waited. A staff member…More »

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 3. Fire on the East Side

6 Gloucester St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5
(416) 960-3473

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  7/13/2009 ROTD 7/23/2009

This was an excellent place to spend my anniversary.  I had made reservations but it wasn't necessary as we had our pick of seats out on the patio.  They have a decent sized patio with about 10 tables.  Being just off Younge street you would expect a…More »

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 4. Crooked Star

202 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7
(416) 536-7271

Category: Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/20/2010

I have now spent my birthday and my wife's birthday here.  The prices at Crooked Star just can't be beat.  The staff are great and the weekend DJ only plays awesome stuff.  It's a cool crowd here that just wants to hang out; no douche-baggery here!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/11/2009

    A small place and probably the most eclectic on Ossignton.  The bartenders were friendly and the… Read more »

 5. Chipotle Mexican Grill

323 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 1R7
(416) 596-8600

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  6/15/2009

Hands down the best burrito outside of Old Town San Diego.

Yeah its a little pricey compared to Taco Bell but you can't even put them in the same category.  If they would franchise I would have a store.

My only complaint is that the hot salsa isn't hot…More »

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 6. Burro Burrito

655 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1B2
(416) 530-2738

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  3/27/2010

This places rivals my love for Chipotle.  I had the small pork burrito which was the perfect size to fill me up and not leave me feeling bloated.  The guac, salsas, meat, and some drinks are all made in-house so they're quite authentic.  The pork is…More »

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 7. Black Camel

4 Crescent Rd
Toronto, ON M4W 1S9
(416) 929-7518

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Rosedale

5.0 star rating
  1/2/2010 ROTD 6/17/2010

THE BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH OF MY LIFE!!

To quote Dave O. you will have "happy belly" after eating here.  The camel is a pretty nondescript place.  The sign just has a picture of a camel and says "cafe" and "sandwiches".  I have run past this little…More »

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 8. The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro

888 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M4J 1L8

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown

5.0 star rating
  5/22/2012

I may have just found my new burger love in Toronto. It took a while to find you but you were worth the wait my darling. I'm really worked up for The Works!

The menu here is like a mail-order bride catalogue for hamburgers. What isn't on the menu…More »

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 9. Yogurt Spoon

573 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z2
(416) 966-1881

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  4/3/2011 ROTD 5/14/2011 First to Review

Yes! A place finally doing froyo the right way in Toronto.

As I've mentioned before in my Juicy Babes review there needs to be a self-serve place that has CHOICE! I wanted a Yogurt Land or Yogurt World kind of place in Toronto. Well, last Saturday it…More »

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 10. Baby Huey

70 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y7
(416) 419-3832

Category: Nightlife

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  8/11/2009

I'm giving this place 5 stars simply because they have Okanagan Springs 1516 on tap.  Since moving from Calgary I haven't seen 1516 anywhere.

We had a good time here, though the chairs on the patio are terrible to sit on for a long period of time.

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 11. Sweet Bliss Baking Company

1304 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1C4
(416) 916-7895

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

5.0 star rating
  10/13/2010

Hands down the best cupcakes I've had. The red velvet is my go to cupcake but there are many great options here. They pile on the icing here but they don't overload the cakes so that you feel sick after eating a few.

I don't know what else I can add…More »

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 12. Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5
(416) 532-6474

Categories: Lounges, Food

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  8/11/2009

Great selection of tequilas.  I had their blood orange drink which went down very easy.  The decor on the patio is nice and includes a tiki bar.  I would have liked to spend more time here.  I guess I'll have to go back again

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 13. Simmons Flowers

540 Parliament Street
Toronto, ON M4X 1P6
(416) 920-6580

Category: Florists

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

5.0 star rating
  10/28/2010 First to Review

Simmons is now my go-to flower shop. I stopped in one day when I was walking through Cabbage town to pick up a bouquet for the house. I was treated with the basic service you would find at any other flower shop, but then she asked me what type of…More »

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 14. St Jamestown Steak & Chops

516 Parliament St
Toronto, ON M4X 1P4
(416) 925-7665

Category: Meat Shops

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

5.0 star rating
  8/15/2009

This is a great little butcher in Cabbagetown.  Not only do they have a great selection of meats they have the accessories you need too.  You can't have a steak without potatoes so you can get those here, and maybe some fresh fruit for dessert.…More »

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 15. Mother India

1456 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1M2
(416) 588-4634

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

5.0 star rating
  2/15/2010

I had my second experience here last night.  This time was just take out but the experience was just as good.  The chicken roti was super yummy, though not as saucy as the last time.  What more is there to say when everyone else has said it already?…More »

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 16. Gobo Sushi

256 Christie St
Toronto, ON M6G 3B8
(647) 352-6688

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Christie Pits, Seaton Village

5.0 star rating
  5/21/2011

For a sushi place in the middle of nowhere, this is some good eats!

The decor is modern and cool. The space is small but suits the area well. The prices are competitive with a la carte Sushi at $3-4.50 for two pieces, rolls at around $8 and Maki…More »

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 17. New York Subway

520 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 703-4496

Categories: Sandwiches, Ethnic Food

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2009

I have finally found a burrito place in Toronto to rival my love of Chipotle!

Cheap and tasty, what more could you want.  For a $6 burrito, it doesn't get better.  I had the beef satay burrito which comes with grilled beef chunks, lettuce, tomato,…More »

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 18. Magic Pony

680 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(416) 861-1684

Categories: Toy Stores, Art Galleries

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2009

Definitely not what I was expecting this store to be, but in a good way.  I can see why people have trouble walking out without buying something.  I almost bought a print but since it would have been final sale I thought I should double check with…More »

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 19. Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant

1220 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1L7
(416) 469-5225

Categories: Italian, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

5.0 star rating
  10/30/2009

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Eat here.  You will like it.  Trust me.

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 20. Lavish & Squalor

253 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
(416) 599-4779

Categories: Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  11/13/2010

Wow, so many great reviews I'm almost not sure what to add! This place is fantastic. It's cool but a casual cool, not hipster cool. The prices of the products matches the quality you get.

It's not just clothing here either. They sell coffee, Red Bull,…More »

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"1000 reviews written. I'm just getting started!"

Review votes:
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Location

Toronto, ON

Yelping Since

June 2009

Things I Love

burritos, stroopwafel, Halo, Running, Italian Sausage, froyo, did I mention burritos, marathons, slurpees, steak, high fives, BBQ

Find Me In

flip-flops during a snow storm

My Hometown

Calgary, AB

My Blog Or Website

http://www.stickystyle...

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm probably at a UYE

Why You Should Read My Reviews

There's just so many there's probably one just for you!

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.retailcool.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Hunger Games Trilogy

My First Concert

Our Lady Peace / Edgefest

My Favourite Movie

The Rock

My Last Meal On Earth

Chipotle Carnitas Burrtio

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I still have my Star Trek CCG collection

Most Recent Discovery

Fitting into the same sized jeans as when I was 20

Current Crush

Underdog businesses