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1. Tequila Bookworm
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 504-2334
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bars,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
For a long time I've wanted to find a place where I could kick back, mooch some free wi-fi and good music, and not feel out of place. Once I pressed my nose against the window of Tequila Bookworm, I knew it was *the one*. Gasp.
Sure, the drinks and…More »
2. Toronto Reference Library
BROADCASTING LIVE, IN FULL EFFECT, from the Toronto Reference Library...
Yes, that's right. Free wireless Internet, y'all. Why go to a café when I can smuggle in my Nalgene and type away for free?
This library doesn't have the serious, academic…More »
3. City Hall Public Library
Dang! I finally found more outlets in this library, with tables to go with them. City Hall, you are raised in my esteem.
I once was blind, but now I see!
4.5, even!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/18/2008 First to Review
My favourite thing about this library is its location. It's close to the Eaton Centre, a subway… Read more »
4. Lillian H. Smith Library
Toronto, ON M5T 1R5
(416) 393-7746
Category:
Libraries
Neighbourhoods: University of Toronto, Downtown Core
Why does this place smell like mothballs and sour rags? And why do I keep coming here?
I have a love-hate relationship with this library. It's convenient, is a great mid-point between my home and friends' homes and, most importantly, is one of the few…More »
5. Greenavi Cafe - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 504-6284
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
You know, the more and more I come to this place, the more I like it. It's huge, clean, has wifi, and I feel like I'm getting a lot of work done in here, even if I am checking facebook every five minutes.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/20/2008 First to Review
It bothers me when places have to hammer the word "organic" in everything they do. I suppose it's… Read more »
6. Spot Coffee
Toronto, ON M5V 3V3
(416) 883-0762
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: City Place, Entertainment District
Being super hungry, cold, and with not much in the vicinity aside from the Rogers Centre, a bunch of condos, and St. Louis Ribs, I shrugged and came in here.
Big surprise. Their food offerings are pretty good for a "cafe", probably because most of…More »
7. Dark Horse Espresso Bar
Toronto, ON M4M 1G9
(647) 436-3460
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Riverdale
With places like Oddfellows and other new restaurants promoting shared feeding experiences, you'd think that Toronto's not only the centre of the world, but a friendly centre of the world, too. For you pessimists who don't believe that could happen,…More »
8. Gladstone Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
(416) 531-4635
As a standalone venue, the Gladstone is charming, and I certainly wouldn't mind checking out a room here, even as a local. Furthermore, if you're thinking of a place to drink and chill in the late afternoon, the Gladstone is great. Not to get all…More »
9. Rivoli Cafe & Club
Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
(416) 596-1908
Categories:
Pool Halls,
Music Venues,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
I dare say the Rivoli's back lounge is probably my most frequented entertainment destination in the city.
Back in the '90s, way back when I was indie and gobbled up anything with an "I'm not a well known musician" stamp, I was a regular at this small…More »
10. C'est What?
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
(416) 867-9499
Where the Green Room epitomizes the prime meeting spot for college types, C'est What is the place for the grown-up student and more established adults who actually want decent food with a good craft beer selection.
I used to frequent this bar mainly…More »
11. Yonge-Dundas Square
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
(416) 979-9960
Categories:
Local Flavour,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Though I miss the dancing man handing out flyers in front of the old World's Biggest Jeans Store, I don't mind the space that's replaced it and him -- Yonge-Dundas Square.
It's opened up the intersection, for sure, and promotes community gathering, a…More »
12. Grossman's Tavern
Toronto, ON M5T 2G3
(416) 977-7000
Category:
Dive Bars
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core
If you like to dress in pristine white suits and lift your pinkies up when you sip on a martini, walk past Grossman's. Lift up your cuffs and walk waaaaaaaay past.
I always wondered if the place lived up to its moniker; on a superficial level, it…More »
13. The Black Bull
Toronto, ON M5V 2A1
(416) 593-2766
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
Dare I repeat what scores of others have said? Huge. Freaking. Patio.
Sometimes it's a bit difficult to find a table here on a nice summer day, but given this place has one of the best situated patios in the city for people-watching, it may be worth…More »
14. The Ten Spot
Toronto, ON M6J 1G1
(416) 915-1010
Categories:
Nail Salons,
Hair Removal,
Skin Care
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
Let's get this straight: I ain't your typical girly girl. I never wear make-up, I don't pay more than $20 for a haircut, and can be ready to start my day within 15 minutes of getting up.
But sometimes girls like me have those special occasions where…More »
15. Cora's Breakfast & Lunch
Toronto, ON M5V 3E4
(416) 598-2672
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
Ew, ew, ew, ew.
The only reason I'd ever visit Cora's ever again is if I was a corporate business traveller with minimal time or had all opinion-making facilities extracted from my mind. Chances are very slim that either will happen, but there are…More »
16. The Croissant Tree
Toronto, ON M5V 2H1
(416) 591-0210
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
This is a coffee shop made for those 9-to-5ers who need to take as many breaks as possible to extend the nothingness of their day. For people in offices on Peter Street, the Croissant Tree is a 15-minute godsend. Everyone else, keep walking north to…More »
17. Rice Bar - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(416) 922-7423
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Odds are that if you dine in a group of three people, at least one person should actually enjoy their meal. Not so on this cursed summer day; the Rice Bar, in fact, somehow knocked the odds into the rubbish bin and managed to make three completely…More »
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Hunt for good roti (8)On a continuous mission to find the best roti in Toronto. |
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Toronto: On the vintage trail (10)Because there's something about wearing other people's trashy clothes. |
Morning eats (11)The breakfast/brunchy joints where I start those slow weekend mornings. |
Get your gig on (27)Live music venues in Toronto |
Celluloid love (11)Places I catch films and moving pictures. |
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