Sidebar

161 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N2

Call: (647) 350-7227

I first visited Sidebar before attending a live music show at the Danforth Music Hall right next door. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I returned on a Sunday morning to check out their accessibility, take some photos, and try their breakfast sandwich.

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Oliva

3190 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4N 2L1

Call: 416-483-9990

Oliva is a growing café with several locations in Toronto. We decided to visit the Yonge & Lawrence space which has been a welcome addition to the Lawrence Park neighbourhood. Oliva offers a cozy spot to get some work done, meet friends or enjoy a cup of joe. It is a small and bright spot that offers healthy sandwiches, pastries and salads along with hot and cold beverages.

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Amano Pasta

65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6

Call: (647) 350-0092

A place for those who want to pause for breath on the way home from work in Toronto’s busiest commuter hub. Located on the lower level of the west wing of Union Station at the corner of York and Front Street, this open concept restaurant offers coffees and baked goods, as well as handmade pastas and salads. Its pastas made fresh daily with contemporary Canadian influences have helped Amano Pasta move to the top spot on BlogTO’s Top 10 Restaurants near the Sony Centre in Toronto

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Spirit of York Distillery Co.

12 Trinity St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4

Call: (416) 777-0001

In the heart of the Distillery District, popular for both tourist and locals, you’ll find the Spirit of York tasting room.  In a heritage building, this fun spot allows you to view all the distillation equipment while sampling their liquor creations- either by a tasting flight or in a fancy cocktail.

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The Social Gardener Cafe

1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1Z1

Call: (416) 465-6021

After attending an east end Jane’s Walk I found myself enjoying a cup of coffee at The Social Gardener Cafe. Beyond serving excellent coffee, the cafe is a social enterprise project of the Riverdale Hub, and is designed to provide opportunities for training and skill-building for marginalized women in the Riverdale/Gerrard East community.

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