Alo
163 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Stylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, withRestaurants
Antler
1454 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Chef Michael Hunter has both the name and the (cooking) game for his, well, game meat–focused restaurant. Menu focuses onBarque Butcher Bar
287 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto
A full-service butcher shop by day; protein-powered snack bar by night. Small plates menu boasts meaty bites ranging from jerkBig Crow
176 Dupont St., Toronto
Behind trendy diner Rose & Sons, this open-air (though roofed during inclement weather) barbecue joint evokes memories of backwoods campfires.Black Camel
4 Crescent Rd., Toronto
Black and white tiles welcome you into this simple sandwich shop, complete with an old fashioned blackboard proclaiming the wares.Bonjour Brioche
812 Queen St. E., Toronto
French-style bakery and one of Leslieville’s most popular breakfast/lunch stops. Tiny dining area (only nine tables) and very busy onBranca
1727 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Stylish Dundas West restaurant offers up a well-curated menu of Argentinian-inspired grilled dishes—skirt steak, beef short ribs, Ontario leg ofC’est What?
67 Front St. E., Toronto
Comfortable brew pub with a wide selection of local craft beer (35 taps), wine and whiskies. Multi-ethnic menu served untilDe Mello Palheta Coffee Roasters
2489 Yonge St., Toronto
House-roasted beans make for a perfect cup of siphon coffee, espresso and much more at this stylish midtown café. ExcellentFahrenheit Coffee
120 Lombard St. , Toronto
Excellent little corner coffee shop where the baristas really know their stuff—and are more than happy to educate curious customers.Kasa Moto
115 Yorkville Ave.
A luxurious setting in which to enjoy upmarket interpretations of Japanese fare, including a number of shareable dishes, robata-grilled optionsLoka
620 Queen St. W., Toronto
Ex-Charlottetown chef Dave Mottershall funded his first full-fledged Toronto restaurant via a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. Features stylized small-plate takes onMaman
First Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., Toronto
From Michelin-starred French chef Armand Arnal comes this modern-rustic oasis within the Financial District’s First Canadian Place building. Offers caféMata Petisco Bar
1690 Queen St. W., Toronto
Cozy Brazilian restaurant and bar in Parkdale serves up modern interpretations of South American fare that’s meant to be shared.Millie Patisserie
12 Oxley St., unit 101, Toronto
An offshoot of the owner’s popular Kensington Market creperie, this bright and airy sweet shop specializes in delicate French dessertsRoselle Desserts
362 King St. E., Toronto
Owners Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee plied their trade at top restaurants in France and Hong Kong before opening thisSam James Coffee Bar
3 Ossington Ave., Toronto
Originating with a rough-and-tumble grab-and-go (mostly) café on Harbord Street, award-winning barista Sam James’s mini empire now spans four locations,Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder
699 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto
What started as a barbecue smoker in Thomas Davis’s backyard is now a modern family diner and barbecue joint. TraditionalThe Carbon Bar
99 Queen St. E., Toronto
A fusion of Latin American and Texas-style cuisine in a gussied up historic space just east of Yonge Street. BarThe Tempered Room
1374 Queen St. W., Toronto
Acclaimed pastry chef Bertrand Alépée’s café and patisserie boasts some of the best confections in the city, alongside fresh breads