Guidebook for Toronto
Arts & Culture
Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt RdGreat building with dance studios, and The Move on Friday nights!
Beautiful old building. Very bright. Cozy for reading...
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Toronto Public Library - Bloor/Gladstone Branch
1101 Bloor St WBeautiful old building. Very bright. Cozy for reading...
Entertainment & Activities
Union Yoga + Wellness
956 Bloor St WHot and regular yoga.
Comedy Bar
945 Bloor St WI've seen a couple of good shows here.
Good improv place. If you go to Theatresports on Saturday, you also get in for the Early Show beforehand.
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Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
392 Bloor St WGood improv place. If you go to Theatresports on Saturday, you also get in for the Early Show beforehand.
Food Scene
Bakerbots Baking
1242 Delaware AveDelicious ice cream sandwiches on freshly-baked cookies
Courense Bakery Ltd
1014 Bloor St WPortuguese bakery open late
Mediterranean Food Store
1062 Bloor St WSurprisingly cheap organic groceries, even though it looks a bit run-down
The Hogtown Vegan
1056 Bloor St WVegan comfort food
Field Trip Cafe
3 Westmoreland AveCoffee shop down the street
This place actually says 'Rosie Robin' on their sign. They have roti and other food, and a patio during the summer. Nice little place to have in the residential area. May be closed now.
A Touch Of Convenience
616 Gladstone AveThis place actually says 'Rosie Robin' on their sign. They have roti and other food, and a patio during the summer. Nice little place to have in the residential area. May be closed now.
In nearby "Dovercourt Village" (which just has a few shops on that corner). I've never been to this place since they've moved locations, but their old location was great.
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Hub Coffee
983 Dovercourt RdIn nearby "Dovercourt Village" (which just has a few shops on that corner). I've never been to this place since they've moved locations, but their old location was great.
Albion's Pizza And Shawarma
I like this little place with falafels and pizza, etc.
Pam's Caribbean Kitchen
1089 Bloor St WThis is the nearest roti shop. Mmmm, doubles...
Popular Ethiopian restaurant. Sometimes has line-ups, but there are lots of other Ethiopian restaurants nearby, as well
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Nazareth
969 Bloor Street WestPopular Ethiopian restaurant. Sometimes has line-ups, but there are lots of other Ethiopian restaurants nearby, as well
La Bella Managua
872 Bloor St WSimple, tasty, and warmly friendly Nicaraguan restaurant.
Essentials
Bloor Court Village Market
868 Bloor St WNice fruit and veggie shop, with friendly owners!
Bulk food store, with lots of variety. The organic dried mango is a delicious treat (though not inexpensive).
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Strictly Bulk
924 Bloor St WBulk food store, with lots of variety. The organic dried mango is a delicious treat (though not inexpensive).
Parks & Nature
Dovercourt Park
So close...
Bigger park. Great community organizing.
If you're looking for bigger parks, there are also:
High Park, Toronto Island, The Humber River, anywhere along the water
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Dufferin Grove
Bigger park. Great community organizing.
If you're looking for bigger parks, there are also:
High Park, Toronto Island, The Humber River, anywhere along the water
Drinks & Nightlife
Wise Bar
1007 Bloor Street WestHas local craft beers on tap.
Shopping
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin StFairly big shopping mall nearby, in case you need anything.
Zoinks Music and Books
1019 Bloor St WSelection of used books and some music.