The best places for foodies in Toronto

Hungry? In Toronto, you won’t have to wander far to find something amazing to eat. The city has become a culinary destination worthy of any foodie’s must-see list. There are many opportunities to eat and drink in the city, discover something new to try, or simply learn more about what makes Toronto such an exciting food city. From specialty food stores and amazing markets, to food tours and food trucks, here are nine of the best foodie places and experiences in Toronto.

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San Lorenzo Market

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There is no better place to get your food in Toronto than with a trip to the St. Lawrence Market. The sprawling Mercado del Sur is filled with over 120 food vendors selling everything from seasonal produce and seemingly endless varieties of cheese, to freshly baked bread, meat, fish, and homemade jams, preserves, and sauces, just to name one. small selection of what you will buy. find between the aisles. The market is also home to many cafes and restaurants for anyone who needs a quick fix or something to take home.

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Kensington Market

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While you can shop for everything from jewelry to vintage clothing at Toronto’s eclectic and colorful Kensington Market, it’s also a place for great food. The multicultural market offers something for all tastes and cravings, from the Mexican to the Middle Eastern. Kensington is packed with restaurants, cafes, bars, and specialty food shops, so no matter what you’re in the mood for, you’re likely to find it. Whether you get a fish taco from Seven Lives, an empanada from Jumbo Empanada, a slang chicken panini from Rasta Pasta, Belgian-style fries from Moo Fites, or a Mexican cake from Torteria San Cosme, you definitely won’t have to. searching hard for something to fill your belly with.

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Any Toronto Farmers Market

In addition to the St. Lawrence Market and Kensington Market, there are a host of farmers markets in Toronto, many of which are open year-round. And it’s not just heaps of vibrant local fruits and veggies you’ll find as you browse from one booth to the next. The city’s many farmers markets are also stocked with artisan cheeses, baked goods, prepared foods, olives, honey, sweets, healthy snacks, and even locally produced wine. It’s hard to visit a Toronto Farmers Market without wandering off without at least a few items in your bag.

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The Cheese Boutique

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There are many gourmet and specialty stores in Toronto, but one of the best you’ll find is Cheese Boutique. As the name suggests, a big focus here is on the cheese, and there is indeed a lot, whether you are perusing the cheese counter (and eating a sample or two), or checking the cheese vault. But along with the wide variety of cheeses, you will also find much more to eat here. The variety of prepared foods is always tempting, but so are the many gourmet items in the form of olive oils, preserves, dips, dips, jams, chocolates, and homemade cakes.

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A Food Tour of Toronto

Get a real idea of what makes Toronto a great city for foodies with a food tour, of which there are several to choose from depending on what you are most interested in eating. The best food tours in Toronto take participants through various neighborhoods that make up the city’s diverse culinary scene, or focus on a specific neighborhood known for great food. Some tour companies that are worth the meal until departure include Foodies on Foot (who run the ever popular 501 trolley through the city), Savor Toronto, Tasty Tours and The Culinary Adventure Co.

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One of the city’s famous chef restaurants

As Toronto has grown into a city that takes its food seriously, celebrity chefs have taken notice. David Chang was one of the first when he came to town and opened the massive Momofuku building in 2012. The three-story space houses three restaurants and a lounge / bar offering a variety of dining experiences. Toronto also has restaurants courtesy of Daniel Boulud (Café Boulud), Jonathan Waxman (Montecito) and Jamie Oliver (Jamie’s Italian). Toronto also has its own crop of celebrity chefs with restaurants in the city, including Mark McEwan (North 44, ByMark, Fabbrica, One Restaurant) and Suser Lee (Bent, Lee, Luckee, Frings).

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Restaurants during the summer / Winterlicious

Summerlicious and Winterlicious seasonal culinary events offer the opportunity to enjoy three-course prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at more than 200 of Toronto’s best restaurants. Anyone interested in what Toronto has to offer in terms of food has a wide range of restaurants to choose from and enjoy some of the best food in town. In addition to the prix fixe menus, Summerlicious and Winterlicious also include the ability to sign up for tastings, cooking demonstrations, classes, and other food-related events.

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A food festival

What better way to celebrate the diverse culinary offerings in a city like Toronto than with a trip to one of its many food festivals? The city’s food festivals, most of which take place in summer, represent a multitude of cuisines and cultures. City dwellers have their pick of Veg Food Fest, Toronto Vegan Food and Drink Festival, Hot & Spicy Food Festival, Halal Food Festival, Panamerican Food Festival, and Taste of Toronto just to name a few fun ways to spend an afternoon eating.

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A food truck

While Toronto may not have the same food truck scene as many other major cities, there are more and more food trucks rolling down the streets and the selection is as varied as it is delicious. You can find food trucks at various events, as well as parked in busy downtown spots, sometimes alone but sometimes grouped together. Food trucks in town serve a surprising variety of dishes, from tacos and burgers, to churros, grilled cheese sandwiches, lasagna, barbecue, and much more. Visit Toronto Food Trucks to keep track of the trucks and their whereabouts in the city, or follow us on Twitter.