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Where to eat while working downtown in Toronto's Finance District. I've worked in and eaten in this area for almost 6 years now, in many different buildings and food courts, so here are my recommendations!

 1. Thai Express

40 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2
(416) 594-9595

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  12/7/2009 First to Review

Hrmm.. well I need to put in my own two cents here. I've never had the curry at Thai Express -- because I am in love with their Pad Thai and will order it everytime - making special care to duck out of work early so I don't get stuck in line. Unlike…More »

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 2. Earl's Kitchen & Bar

150 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H 2B6
(416) 916-0227

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2011

I've been here probably about 6 times now since it opened. Since it's right next door to where I work, it's an easy place to go.

The outdoor patio opened this week, and it's GORGEOUS. Unfortunately, it's super hard to get a seat, or even standing room…More »

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 3. Jump Cafe & Bar

18 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5L 1G4
(416) 363-3400

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  2/13/2010

One of my favourite restaurants in the Financial District, and of the Oliver Bonancini group. Not as upscale as Canoe nor Auberge du Pommier, but the price reflects that too.

Dishes I love there - Truff le Ricotta Gnocchi and SOMA Molten Chocolate…More »

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 4. Bourbon St Grill

1 1st Canadian Pl
Toronto, ON M5X 1A9
(416) 366-6889

Category: Cajun/Creole

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  5/19/2010 First to Review

So it may not be healthy or very cheap, but I LOVE Bourbon St Grill. I really enjoy their Bourbon St chicken, rice pilaf, corn and green beans. It could be that everything is soaked in butter - but I guess while I'm eating something unhealthy and I…More »

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 5. Sandwich Box

67 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5H 1Z5
(416) 913-4444

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/3/2009

Mmm... Sandwich Box sandwiches are certainly tasty, with high quality ingredients. Even their simple side salad, which is nothing but leafy greens and balsamic vinaigrette seems to taste better when I make the same thing at home. They spread the…More »

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 6. Akco Lounge

100 King St W
Toronto, ON M5X 1K7
(416) 368-0125

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2010

I was pleasantly surprised by my last visit to Akco Lounge. Next to Ho Shim, I always thought it just served up Ho Shim food (which is quite cheap and only so-so) at more expensive prices in nicer digs.

I went for lunch on a Friday with a coworker…More »

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 7. Four

187 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5J
(416) 368-1444

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2010 First to Review

I have an ongoing dilemma that I constantly struggle with, and I'm sure I'm not alone in this: I want to stay healthy and maintain my weight, but i LOVE eating out.

The solution? Four!

This is my new lunch / dinner spot when I'm on my "strict" diet…More »

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 8. Petit Four

187 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5J
(416) 368-1221

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2010

I went to Petit Four for lunch after learning that they bake all their own bread in-house (i LOVE fresh bread!) and hoping that they are low calorie like their restaurant Four.

First thing I noticed was the service is extremely efficient. As soon as…More »

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 9. Great Cooks On Eight

401 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5H 2Y4
(416) 861-4333

Category: Event Planning & Services

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  1/28/2010 First to Review

Great Cooks on Eight is one of my favourite lunch spots when I can afford a long, leisurely lunch. It's a little far to be considered to be in the Finance District, but seasoned PATH walkers will be able to find their way to this spot without ever…More »

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 10. Szechuan Szechuan Fine Chinese Cuisine

100 King St W
Toronto, ON M5X 1B8
(416) 861-0124

Categories: Chinese, Ethnic Food

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/3/2009 First to Review

Super quick service, great if you're in the mood for chinese food for lunch in the financial district. They also do delivery and take-out. My co-workers order from here all the time, and we are always very satisfied with the quick service and…More »

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 11. Fit For Life

199 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5J
(416) 363-2971

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/16/2009 First to Review

Fit for Life is my go to place when wanting to grab a quick breakfast to take up to the office. They offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches, made to order, that is always fresh and delicious. It's also very reasonably priced, with a basic fried egg…More »

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 12. Thai Island

130 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H
(416) 203-7745

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  1/6/2010 First to Review

Thai Island is a great choice for lunch in the Finance District. They have both thai food and vietnamese food (such as the beef noodle soup ("pho") and dry vermicelli with spring rolls). There is a location in Brookfield Place food court in addition…More »

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 13. Subway Sandwiches

121 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H 3T9
(416) 361-3533

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2010 First to Review

I actually really like Subway.

Sure, it's a fast food chain, but I really do like what they do. I like the fresh bread that they bake right on site, so it always smells great here. They have about 6 choices - my favourite is parmesan oregano.  I also…More »

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 14. Noodle King

123 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5H 3M9
(416) 861-9398

Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  3/12/2010

Solid lunch take-away spot for cheap wonton noodle soup. The only minus about this place is you would have to eat it in a grime-y food court. You can take-away but it's a bit hard to slurp noodle soup at your desk. You get your choice of noodles and…More »

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 15. Wikki Hut

40 King St W
Toronto, ON M5H 3Y2
(416) 867-1988

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  5/19/2010

A solid choice for food court food.

I like their mango salad - a welcome change from the usual lettuce with a few strands of carrots side salad that comes with meals.

I was pretty satisfied with the spicy chicken breast (mis-leading because it's not…More »

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