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Where can you "grab a drink" with someone... ?Bars, Cafes and establishments that you can go and have good eats/drinks while having good conversation without feeling rushed. Disclaimer: I have also included a restaurant with a worthwhile long wait.

 1. Black Hoof

928 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1W3
(416) 551-8854

Category: Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

5.0 star rating
  5/1/2010

4.5 star review. Only because it doesn't take reseravations and we waited (a very tolerable) 1 hr across the street at the hoof cafe, and the bathroom smelt funny.

I knew it would be a wait, but we got there at 8pm and we were told there was a 1.5 hr…More »

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 2. Carens Wine & Cheese Bar

158 Cumberland St
Toronto, ON M5R 1A8
(416) 962-5158

Category: Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

I love this place. It's my first choice when I'm in Yorkville and looking for somewhere to have a nice drink or dessert, or get a meal.

It's reasonably priced (for Yorkville) and it's something different.

I love the patio (but in front and in the…More »

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 3. 416 Snack Bar

181 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 364-9320

Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Bars

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  7/28/2011

I'd give it a 4 if it wasn't for slow service and portion size/$ value combined....
It's a cute small place, excellent for drinks and a bite to eat. To my surprise, I would have say this is designed to be a place less for sharing, per say, but more…More »

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 4. Ezra's Pound

238 Dupont St
Toronto, ON M5R 1V7
(416) 929-4400

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Annex

5.0 star rating
  6/12/2011

I love both locations of Ezra's and this was my first time here.

Lots of good coffee tea and pastry selections - would rather come here and S*****cks. They have best sea salt and chocolate cookie (still warm!) ever.

I also like the seating which is…More »

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 5. Queen Mother Cafe

206 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z2
(416) 598-4719

Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  3/31/2010

When I discovered this place it became my new pre-club, pre-theatre restaurant venue. (the old was was the brasserie which unfortunately closed down and is now a Jack Astors).

I love that the place has character, and this unique feel. Inside, it's…More »

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 6. Khao San Road

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

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/24/2011

Food is excellent. Location is great. The servers were friendly and generally prompt. Never fails to please.

You can get reservations here, but I called aobut 3 days before, and they were not taking any more for around 730.  We got there at 8pm and…More »

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 7. L'espresso Bar Mercurio

321 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1S5
(416) 585-2233

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: The Annex, University of Toronto, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/6/2011

I've been coming here frequently as of late, to meet photographers and other vendors for wedding.

It's great because it's walking distance from my place, easy to find, it's got Free Wifi, and great selection of teas, pastries and snacks.

Tea's are a…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/8/2011

    My new favourite place!!! And close by to where I live.
    I love it because of the casual atmosphere,… Read more »

 8. 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
  7/9/2010

I'm really like the food selection here. I have all these dietary restrictions, and they have so many different choices and variety of foods. Also they don't make a big deal about substitutions.
At the same time I was really craving all the yummy…More »

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 9. Bedford Academy

36 Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto, ON M5R 1A9
(416) 921-4600

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: The Annex

3.0 star rating
  7/28/2011

A non-pub alternative for something close to Yorkville, but not really.
The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Not pretentious, but up a level from the usual.

The portions are generous, and the prices are $$. They have a regular dinner selection, with…More »

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 10. Porta Via

5399 Eglinton Avenue W
Etobicoke, ON M9C 5K6
(416) 622-6842

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

5.0 star rating
  Update - 11/18/2011

Got take out today and I just have to tell everyone how awesome the Smoked Salmon, with artichoke aioli, grilled zucchini and havarti. Who came up with this? Must be a genius.

Soups today was Spicy Moroccan Butternut Squash with Pineapple, or Vegan…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/15/2011

    For less than $10 you get a nice grilled panini (lots of selection and your choice of bun) with soup… Read more »

 11. Bar Vespa

167 E Liberty St
Toronto, ON M6K 3K4
(416) 533-8377

Categories: Italian, Bars

Neighbourhood: Liberty Village

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

After hearing raving reviews about this place from the last (and missed) elite event, I had to find a time to check it out!

Driving along at night, we almost missed it. It's in the Brazen Head pub plaza. Free parking after 6pm in front, or around the…More »

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 12. Crêpe It Up

507 Church St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
(416) 916-3558

Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  12/5/2011

Oh wow. Could this crepe place be better than Crepes a gogo ? This might be very true. And what more is that it's got seating, a great place for dessert and coffee and it's open late. (Sunday night and we were there til 11 and it was still going…More »

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 13. Hank's

9.5 Church Street
Toronto, ON M5E 1M2
(416) 504-2657

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence

3.0 star rating
  12/20/2011

I like it. We were looking for a breakfast place close by to the Distillery, and aside from Boiler House and another closed place, If you're deciding between here and Fran's, I would come here, no question.

The decor is modern and clean. They were…More »

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 14. Factory Girl

193 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(647) 352-2799

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  1/29/2012

So yummy. I had the Creamy Tomato Sauce Rigitoni with Pancetta, a la Vodka, Green Onion and Chilli. I loved it because it wasn't super creamy, but had that texture. It was so yummy that the waitress made fun of me because I had to finish the sauce…More »

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 15. The Homeway

955 Mount Pleasant Rd
Toronto, ON M4P 2L7
(416) 488-3242

Category: Diners

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

I really liked the place, and I don't understand why the rating as of today is so low! I knew Madelaine D. couldn't be wrong.

We came here for a late brunch on a Saturday morning. They don't take reservations for less than 5 people, but we were able…More »

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 16. Fabarnak Restaurant & Catering

519 Church Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
(416) 355-6781

Categories: Canadian (New), Soup, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/9/2012

Still a fan, but not a fan of waiting :(

We waited 30 mins for our food after ordering, so much for a quick lunch place. It would be nice to pick up the pace so that we can come here for a quick bite to eat before returning to the grind.

Opted out of…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/5/2011

    The Square Peg is as excellent as you all say it is!

    Wow for $10, a perfectly selected composition of… Read more »

 17. Merryberry

559 Parliament St
Toronto, ON M4X 1P7
(647) 348-0411

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2012

I love unique and quirky places that have character, especially if they have good food to go with it. Merryberry is definitely fits into this category and was a great place for a bunch of us to grab a late lunch.

What's nice is that I was able to…More »

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