Locations in the GTA
Places I've been to that I usually try to gatekeep
Items in this hypelist
Food (that’s worth it)
The Cups (Brampton)
Ontario, Brampton · The Cups (Brampton) · 18 Main St S, Brampton, ON L6W 2C3, Canada
French Corner Patisserie
Ontario, Mississauga · French Corner Patisserie · 1224 Dundas St W #114, Mississauga, ON L5C 4G7, Canada
All the bread is created in-house over 48 hours at this bakery also preparing French bakery treats.
Katsuya - Mississauga
Ontario, Mississauga · Katsuya - Mississauga · 1224 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5C 4G7, Canada
CHICHA San Chen 吃茶三千 (Vaughan)
Concord, Vaughan · CHICHA San Chen 吃茶三千 (Vaughan) · 3175 Rutherford Rd #53, Concord, ON L4K 5Y6, Canada
Helvaci Ali - Turkish Dessert Cafe
Concord, Vaughan · Helvaci Ali - Turkish Dessert Cafe · 3175 Rutherford Rd unit 22, Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y6, Canada
Xe Kem Ice Cream Shop
Dixie, Mississauga · Xe Kem Ice Cream Shop · 888 Dundas St E Unit K6, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B8, Canada
Sweety House
Ontario, Mississauga · Sweety House · 1550 S Gateway Rd, Mississauga, ON L4W 5G6, Canada
SMASH
Ontario, Brampton · SMASH · 3 Sidford Rd, Brampton, ON L7A 0P8, Canada
Fuwa Fuwa Dessert Cafe
Ontario, Mississauga · Fuwa Fuwa Dessert Cafe · City Centre Dr Unit 1-737, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9, Canada
Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake, Square One Shopping Centre
Ontario, Mississauga · Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake, Square One Shopping Centre · Food District, 100 City Centre Dr FM23, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9, Canada
Barburu
Ontario, Mississauga · Barburu · 1000 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5C 2S4, Canada
Quik Chik - Queen/Chinguacousy
Ontario, Brampton · Quik Chik - Queen/Chinguacousy · 8970 Chinguacousy Rd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0L9, Canada
Sansotei Ramen
Ontario, Mississauga · Sansotei Ramen · 100 City Centre Dr Unit 2 - 817, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9, Canada
Easygoing restaurant serving a menu of modern Japanese noodle soup dishes & sides.
Tokasu Ramen Laksa Bar
Ontario, Mississauga · Tokasu Ramen Laksa Bar · 755 Queensway E #1, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4C5, Canada
Pho Dau Bo
Ontario, Brampton · Pho Dau Bo · 20 Gillingham Dr #610, Brampton, ON L6X 4X7, Canada
August 8
Ontario, Brampton · August 8 · 25 Peel Centre Dr Unit #513, Brampton, ON L6T 3R5, Canada
An all-you-can-eat menu of dim sum & sushi, plus teppanyaki & udon dishes, in a casual setting.
The Alley
Ontario, Brampton · The Alley · 10025 Hurontario St #3, Brampton, ON L6Z 0E6, Canada
Petit Potato 大有名糖 Downtown
Old Toronto, Toronto · Petit Potato 大有名糖 Downtown · 1033 Bay St. unit 1, Toronto, ON M5S 3A5, Canada
The Cups (mississauga)
Dixie, Mississauga · The Cups (mississauga) · 888 Dundas St E Unit B1A, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4G6, Canada
Mymy Chicken Square One
Ontario, Mississauga · Mymy Chicken Square One · 100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9, Canada
Bingz Crispy Burger Square One 西少爷肉夹馍
Ontario, Mississauga · Bingz Crispy Burger Square One 西少爷肉夹馍 · Central Food Court at, 100 City Centre Dr #1-831, Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9, Canada
Juicy Dumpling
Old Toronto, Toronto · Juicy Dumpling · 280 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 0A1, Canada
Compact counter serve offering Shanghai-style dumplings, wonton soups & fried chicken.
Tung Tung Dan Quen King
Ontario, Markham · Tung Tung Dan Quen King · 4300 Steeles Ave E, Markham, ON L3R 0Y5, Canada
Noodle Fans
Ontario, Mississauga · Noodle Fans · 1177 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, ON L5C 4P3, Canada
An extensive array of traditional Chinese small & shared plates in a casual space with Asian decor.
Banh Mi Saigon Bakery
Dixie, Mississauga · Banh Mi Saigon Bakery · 1133 Dundas St E #3, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2C3, Canada
Benkei Hime
Eaton Centre · 220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1, Canada
Togo Coffee 土狗咖啡 Markham
Ontario, Markham · Togo Coffee 土狗咖啡 Markham · 4300 Steeles Ave E B71B, Markham, ON L3R 0Y5, Canada
Kibo Sushi House - Mount Pleasant
Ontario, Brampton · Kibo Sushi House - Mount Pleasant · 70 Commuter Dr, Brampton, ON L7A 0P8, Canada
Gulbay Turkish Bakery (Woodbridge-Highway7)
Woodbridge, Vaughan · Gulbay Turkish Bakery (Woodbridge-Highway7) · 90 Winges Rd #21, Woodbridge, ON L4L 6A9, Canada
Places I want to try
Evana Pâtisserie & Café
Scarborough, Toronto · Evana Pâtisserie & Café · 390 Silver Star Blvd Unit 118, Scarborough, ON M1V 0G5, Canada
달제과 LUNA BAKERY
North York, Toronto · 달제과 LUNA BAKERY · 5376 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5R5, Canada
Obong sikdang
Old Toronto, Toronto · Obong sikdang · 639 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9, Canada
Tea One Bakery & Cafe
Ontario, Mississauga · Tea One Bakery & Cafe · 900 Rathburn Rd W E4, Mississauga, ON L5C 4K5, Canada
Hi.Tea 茶室
Ontario, Mississauga · Hi.Tea 茶室 · 1100 Burnhamthorpe Rd W #11A, Mississauga, ON L5C 4G4, Canada
TRU TEA｜初茶
Ontario, Mississauga · TRU TEA｜初茶 · Canada, Ontario, Mississauga, Grand Park Dr, unit a邮政编码: L5B 0H8
Kunafa's Mississauga
Cooksville, Mississauga · Kunafa's Mississauga · 3058 Hurontario St A, Mississauga, ON L5B 1N8, Canada
Mo'Cha Bubble Tea
Ontario, Brampton · Mo'Cha Bubble Tea · 55 Montpelier St, Brampton, ON L6Y 6H4, Canada
Grab Bubble Tea and Chill
Ontario, Brampton · Grab Bubble Tea and Chill · 66 Commuter Dr #2, Brampton, ON L7A 0P8, Canada
Mooncha
East Credit, Mississauga · Mooncha · 1525 Bristol Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z1, Canada
Pizza Therapy
Etobicoke, Toronto · Pizza Therapy · 2382 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1C3, Canada
Shawarma Queens
Ontario, Brampton · Shawarma Queens · 10 Gillingham Dr #105, Brampton, ON L6X 0G6, Canada
Simple canteen offering up a traditional menu of casual, halal Mediterranean eats.
MomoBoyz
Scarborough, Toronto · MomoBoyz · 1748 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y1, Canada
Master Tako
Unionville, Markham · Master Tako · 8360 Kennedy Rd Unit 52, Unionville, ON L3R 9W4, Canada
The Purple Bakeshop
Erin Mills, Mississauga · The Purple Bakeshop · 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy, Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z5, Canada
Il Postino
Unionville, Markham · Il Postino · 186 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON L3R 2G9, Canada
Upscale Italian cuisine, including housemade pastas, served in a converted house with a front patio.
GORDITAS
North York, Toronto · GORDITAS · 9 Milvan Dr, North York, ON M9L 1Y9, Canada
Brasas Churrasqueira Rotisserie & Grill
Erin Mills, Mississauga · Brasas Churrasqueira Rotisserie & Grill · 2385 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5L 2M8, Canada
This easygoing counter-service spot specializes in Portuguese-style BBQ chicken with spicy sauce.
Manna Kitchen 瑪娜廚房
Unionville, Markham · Manna Kitchen 瑪娜廚房 · 8390 Kennedy Rd Unit B1-3, Unionville, ON L3R 0W4, Canada
Good Catch Bar & Cafe
Unionville, Markham · Good Catch Bar & Cafe · 179 Enterprise Blvd #109, Unionville, ON L6G 0A2, Canada
Casual, brick-clad eatery with marine decor serves crabs, lobster nachos & oysters plus happy hour.
Sushi Omigoto
Dixie, Mississauga · Sushi Omigoto · 888 Dundas St E E-1, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4G6, Canada
Chic, full-service Japanese eatery with a lengthy menu & some Korean dishes plus beer, soju & sake.
Matchatime Dixie
Dixie, Mississauga · Matchatime Dixie · 966 Dundas St E unit 4, Mississauga, ON L4Y 4H5, Canada
Flava Pot Cuisine
Ontario, Brampton · Flava Pot Cuisine · 700 Balmoral Dr Unit 11A, Brampton, ON L6T 1X2, Canada
Sukoon Ghar - Cafe in Brampton
Ontario, Brampton · Sukoon Ghar - Cafe in Brampton · 6131 Mayfield Rd Unit 41, Brampton, ON L7A 0C4, Canada
Gateau Ghost
Old Toronto, Toronto · Gateau Ghost · 974 College St, Toronto, ON M6H 1A5, Canada
Kamen
Ontario, Mississauga · Kamen · 720 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5C 3G1, Canada
Part of a small, casual Japanese chain dishing up noodle dishes that use a unique double soup base.
Komugi Bakery
North York, Toronto · Komugi Bakery · 3030 Don Mills Rd. #12B, Toronto, ON M2J 3C1, Canada
Baker Duck
Ontario, Markham · Baker Duck · 1661 Denison St, Markham, ON L3R 6E5, Canada
Seafood Princess
Scarborough, Toronto · Seafood Princess · 3601 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3Y3, Canada
9 Mile Jamaican and International Cuisine
Old Toronto, Toronto · 9 Mile Jamaican and International Cuisine · 1334 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1P2, Canada
Hitotoki Bakery
Old Toronto, Toronto · Hitotoki Bakery · 25 Carlton St. Unit D, Toronto, ON M5B 1L4, Canada
Toshi Japanese Restaurant
Ontario, Brampton · Toshi Japanese Restaurant · 10, 107 Gillingham Dr #107, Brampton, ON L6X 5A5, Canada
Snug Japanese-owned fixture serving sushi & homestyle teriyaki plus bento boxes & lunch specials.
PannTea
Scarborough, Toronto · PannTea · 5651 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1V 5P6, Canada
Sikgaek Korean Restaurant and Bar
Dixie, Mississauga · Sikgaek Korean Restaurant and Bar · 800 Dundas St E unit #A, Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B6, Canada
Modest, low-key Korean eatery offering a range a classic dishes such as fried chicken & hot pots.
Pho Peter Restaurant
Ontario, Brampton · Pho Peter Restaurant · 65 Kennedy Rd N, Brampton, ON L6V 1X6, Canada
Soups, vermicelli bowls & stir-fried dishes are on the menu at this simple Vietnamese eatery.
Italian Garden Restaurant
Ontario, Brampton · Italian Garden Restaurant · 10069 Hurontario St, Brampton, ON L6Z 0A9, Canada
Unfussy option for hearty Italian cooking & sandwiches in simple digs or for takeout.
Ugly Delicious Toronto
Old Toronto, Toronto · Ugly Delicious Toronto · 199 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1M1, Canada
SUGAR Cafe and Lounge
Ontario, Richmond Hill · SUGAR Cafe and Lounge · 550 York Regional Rd 7 Building E, Floor 2, Unit 281, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3Z4, Canada
Vinny Toronto - Restaurant & Vinyl Bar
Old Toronto, Toronto · Vinny Toronto - Restaurant & Vinyl Bar · 480 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1L7, Canada
Poke Guys Markham
Ontario, Markham · Poke Guys Markham · 8110 Birchmount Rd #10, Markham, ON L6G 0E3, Canada
Master Tako
Unionville, Markham · Master Tako · 8360 Kennedy Rd Unit 52, Unionville, ON L3R 9W4, Canada
Pho Quinn Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
Ontario, Markham · Pho Quinn Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine · 5284 Hwy 7 Unit 1, Markham, ON L3P 1B9, Canada
Sophisticated mainstay with contemporary decor specializing in Vietnamese plates & noodle bowls.
Chat Bar 九号小院 - Chinese BBQ Skewers Restaurant
Scarborough, Toronto · Chat Bar 九号小院 - Chinese BBQ Skewers Restaurant · 633 Silver Star Blvd #113, Scarborough, ON M1V 4N1, Canada
Chinese charcoal-grilled fare & small plates, offered with beer & wine in a small, loungey setting.
Higher Ground Café
Ontario, Belfountain · Higher Ground Café · 17277 Old Main St, Belfountain, ON L7K 0E5, Canada
St. Phillips
Ontario, Nobleton · St. Phillips · 191 Mactaggart Dr, Nobleton, ON L0G 1N0, Canada
Sarang Kitchen
Old Toronto, Toronto · Sarang Kitchen · 1056 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M3, Canada
Shawarma Queens
Ontario, Brampton · Shawarma Queens · 10 Gillingham Dr #105, Brampton, ON L6X 0G6, Canada
Simple canteen offering up a traditional menu of casual, halal Mediterranean eats.
Chicken Plus
Concord, Vaughan · Chicken Plus · 3175 Rutherford Rd Suite 81, Concord, ON L4K 5Y6, Canada
Good Catch Bar & Cafe
Unionville, Markham · Good Catch Bar & Cafe · 179 Enterprise Blvd #109, Unionville, ON L6G 0A2, Canada
Casual, brick-clad eatery with marine decor serves crabs, lobster nachos & oysters plus happy hour.
Kunafa's Mississauga
Cooksville, Mississauga · Kunafa's Mississauga · 3058 Hurontario St A, Mississauga, ON L5B 1N8, Canada
Ana’s Hotspot | Burgers, Wings, Pasta and More
Scarborough, Toronto · Ana’s Hotspot | Burgers, Wings, Pasta and More · 5928 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1B 6B3, Canada
Holy Shakes Brampton West
Ontario, Brampton · Holy Shakes Brampton West · 20 Gillingham Dr #701, Brampton, ON L6X 0G6, Canada
Laid-back dessert shop offering a menu of creamy milkshakes in over 100 innovative flavors.
Home of Hot Taste
Thornhill, Markham · Home of Hot Taste · 5 Glen Cameron Rd #3B, Thornhill, ON L3T 5W2, Canada
Down-home Korean strip-mall eatery known for its fried chicken with kimchee hot sauce & cheap beer.
Baker's Jerk House
Ontario, Brampton · Baker's Jerk House · 50 Sunnyvale Gate, Brampton, ON L6S 0C4, Canada
Bare-bones, quick-serve stop serving an array of traditional Caribbean dishes such as jerk chicken.
Gala BBQ
Scarborough, Toronto · Gala BBQ · 1883 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1V 5M3, Canada
Savorology Artisan Bakery
Ontario, Markham · Savorology Artisan Bakery · 3621 Hwy 7 unit 120, Markham, ON L3R 0G6, Canada
Potato Bar
Erin Mills, Mississauga · Potato Bar · 3525 Platinum Dr unit 119, Mississauga, ON L5M 2R9, Canada
BIGBELLY - GREEK STREET FOOD
North York, Toronto · BIGBELLY - GREEK STREET FOOD · 3111 Dufferin St, North York, ON M6A 2S7, Canada
NEW YORK SLIDERS
Ontario, Brampton · NEW YORK SLIDERS · 2880 Queen St E #2, Brampton, ON L6S 6E8, Canada
Shopping spots
BMV Books
Old Toronto, Toronto · BMV Books · 471 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X9, Canada
Sonic Boom
Old Toronto, Toronto · Sonic Boom · 215 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C7, Canada
Independent music shop with sprawling rows of new & used records, CDs, movies & hip T-shirts.
Owl Monkeys
Ontario, Brampton · Owl Monkeys · 25 Peel Centre Dr, Brampton, ON L6T 3R5, Canada
