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I just got back yesterday from Austin, Texas, continuing my many summer travels with my friend Chelsea’s “last rodeo” bachelorette party. While it was a wild and wonderful long weekend there – more to come on that – I still can’t get over what a great time Tyler and I had in Toronto last week, celebrating our anniversary. We went to Niagara Falls, stayed at an amazing boutique hotel (highly, highly recommend), and ate so much. As it turns out, Toronto is a foodie haven, and there are plenty of great spots to eat. Here’s what we enjoyed:
- Viaggio was the first place we ate after getting into Toronto, and it really set the tone for all of our meals there. We snagged a spot on the patio and had a delightful dinner. The dinner portions may not look huge, but I was seriously full after my spaghetti alla nerano – so much so, I couldn’t finish my tiramisu pancakes for dessert. This was probably our best meal the whole trip.
- Sneaky Dee’s was recommended by a friend at work (thanks, Mike!) who used to live in Toronto. If former locals give you recommendations, you should take them! We got a table on the front porch, and we split the biggest plate of nachos I’ve ever seen in my life. We customized ours, which can get pricey, but they have some great pre-built options as well.
- Bobbie Sue’s is apparently Toronto’s only dedicated mac and cheese spot, so they really know what they’re doing. Tyler and I had seen them mentioned as the perfect option for a park picnic, as they only offer to-go, but we brought it back with us to the hotel. Tyler enjoyed his pulled pork, but I would recommend going with the classic five-cheese blend. Note – a large doesn’t look that big, but I made two meals out of it!
- The Burger’s Priest uses 100% fresh premium Canadian beef in their burgers, so the quality was 100% there. If you’re looking for a truly tasty hamburger, look no further. We had this delivered to our hotel one night for dinner, and we were impressed with how well they traveled – I’m sure they’re even better on-site.
- The Roasted Nut Nuttery & Cafe was a place we stumbled upon one morning before they were open, and it looked so good, we made the trip back. Fortunately, we were right. Tyler and I shared a peanut butter cookie, some stuffed dates, and two hearty samples of cashew butter, which was the protein-powered snack we needed to make it for dinner. They also had some great merch options, if you want to bring it home!
- School was much more fun than it sounds, and we had a terrific brunch there. I got the krispy krunchy french toast, which was just sweet enough without being over the top. They also had a fun selection of cocktails to complement the meals, some of which were served in science class flasks. 😉 The restaurant was a little out of the way compared to the other places we enjoyed, but worth the walk!
- Superpoint is quite popular! On Wednesday night, we weren’t able to get a table or takeout due to their volume of orders (??), so we ended up coming back for our anniversary dinner after canceling our reservation. The pizzas are huge, and you can taste how fresh the ingredients are. It is important to know that they do not allow alterations on their pizzas, so make sure you’re aligned with them as-is.
- Tim Hortons is a must-eat any time you’re in Canada. I can’t say they’re the best donuts I’ve ever had (that award may go to The Salty Donut), but I spent one morning snacking on a tasty 10-pack of Timbits, which absolutely hit the spot. There are plenty of locations throughout the city, and they have some fun flavors worth sampling.
And while we didn’t get to eat at these restaurants, they were definitely on our list! It might be worth checking these places out:
• Milou
• La Palma
Looking for other restaurant recommendations? Here are a few of ours: