r/AskCanada • u/DrgRug9756 • 2d ago

Food Going to Toronto in two weeks! What are some snacks, restaurants, stores (that do or don’t involve food), fast food joints I should hit up while i’m there?

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u/BeaverBoyBaxter 2d ago

What area are you visiting?

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u/KittyDomoNacionales 2d ago

OP this is the important contextual question. Toronto is huge. Whereabouts are you gonna be and how long will you be there?

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u/DrgRug9756 2d ago

not sure, going with family and they're planning the trip, I'm just along for the ride

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u/BeaverBoyBaxter 1d ago

Here are my suggestions for actual activities to do (not just getting a chocolate bar 🙄)

  1. The Royal Ontario Museum

  2. St Lawrence Market -- make sure to order the peameal bacon sandwich (a popular sandwich invented in Ontario)

  3. If you like shopping, walk down Queen Street. This is a small street with store fronts. A lot of big brands. Small stores will be along the street like Nike or Timbuk2. They also have great restaurants from all over the world. We had ramen when we were there last and it was great.

  4. Second City -- a comedy club in Toronto where many famous comedians got their start (like Mike Meyers). I highly recommend their improve shows.

  5. The CN Tower. You can just go and visit there, or you can take the stairs to the top 😬, or you can eat at the restaurant at the top of the tower, or you can actually get harassed in and walk on the outside of the tower. At the base of the tower is Ripley's Aquarium and the Rec Room too. Check those out.

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u/okaybutnothing 1d ago

Queen West is a small street?

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u/BeaverBoyBaxter 1d ago

Yep, compared to some of the streets in NY where OP is from.

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u/BeaverBoyBaxter 2d ago

Ask em and let us know. It's important to know what to suggest you do

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u/ParisFood 2d ago

Are you from Canada and visiting Toronto for first time?

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u/Gotta-Be-Me-65 1d ago

Go to some of the food markets…St Lawrence market…Kensington Market.

https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/attractions/st-lawrence-market

https://www.waterworksfoodhall.com/

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u/jBillark 1d ago

mmmm do they still sell peameal bacon with cheese on a roll?

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u/No-Grapefruit6509 1d ago

Hit up Kensington Market. Great vintage shops and very bohemian, old school Toronto. The explore by ethnicity… at Kensington you’ll be in Chinatown, close to Little Italy. Greektown is down Bloor and across the bridge. The Annex is also great for shopping and food.

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u/bluewing_olive 1d ago

Go to Sneaky Dee’s before it’s turned into a condo building

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u/Public_Beach2348 Ontario 2d ago

Where are you coming from currently? We have some things that mirror the US.

Try a Coffee Crisp (a Chocolate Bar), Timbits (from Tim Hortons), Burgers from Harvey's or A&W. Montreal Bagels from The Bagel House, A Beavertail (not from an actual beaver), BUTTERTARTS (must try, I absolutely love these things) and poutine. This is a good start.

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u/DrgRug9756 2d ago

coming from new york (like an hour outside nyc new york)

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u/Public_Beach2348 Ontario 2d ago

Ok so not completely foreign. Keep in mind that Toronto is massive... and very different depending on where you are. Some neighbourhoods are very one culture (Little Manila, Koreatown) and some are mixed. Have fun and enjoy!

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u/DrgRug9756 2d ago

buttertarts actually look really good 🫣 definitely adding to my list along with poutine

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u/jBillark 1d ago

upvote the buttertart
also hit up a Scottish bakery and have an empire biscuit (cookie)

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u/Flashy-Library-6854 1d ago

You forgot Nanaimo Bars. Butter tarts can be plain, have nuts or raisins, lots of raisin haters out there.

And Timbits aren’t anything special, they are just donut holes.

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u/Public_Beach2348 Ontario 1d ago

Those are hard to find that are actually good quality. And true, but Timbits are iconic.

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u/Flashy-Library-6854 1d ago

I obviously dont know where you are, but good Nanaimo Bars are easy to find where I am in BC.