Jaclyn’s guidebook
Places I love in the neighboorhood
Here is a list of my favourite places to visit in the Bloorcourt area. They are all within walking distance from my home.
This place has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great spot to do writing or people watch.
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Field Trip Cafe
3 Westmoreland AveThis place has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great spot to do writing or people watch.
This coffee shop has delicious gluten free pastries and desserts.
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Filosophy Pastry and Espresso Bar
912 Bloor St WThis coffee shop has delicious gluten free pastries and desserts.
Delicious Ethiopian food. The owner may personally feed you so be ready!
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African Palace
977 Bloor St WDelicious Ethiopian food. The owner may personally feed you so be ready!
Delicious Indian food which is famous in Toronto. A popular restaurant where people come from all over the city to enjoy the food. Located beside Christie Station and Christie Pitts park.
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Banjara Bloor
796 Bloor St WDelicious Indian food which is famous in Toronto. A popular restaurant where people come from all over the city to enjoy the food. Located beside Christie Station and Christie Pitts park.
Just west of Dufferin Station, this place is a hidden gem with a beautiful patio in the summertime and delicious brunch options on the weekend.
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The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St WJust west of Dufferin Station, this place is a hidden gem with a beautiful patio in the summertime and delicious brunch options on the weekend.
Located just west of Dufferin Station, this is a fantastic upscale bar with a great patio. Burdock is also a terrific music venue showcasing a bevy of talented musicians, local and beyond.
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Burdock Brewery
1184 Bloor St WLocated just west of Dufferin Station, this is a fantastic upscale bar with a great patio. Burdock is also a terrific music venue showcasing a bevy of talented musicians, local and beyond.
This park is a 10 minute walk from my house and is a nice quiet place to spend an afternoon. There are often movie nights and local events taking place on the weekends during the summer. Definitely worth a visit!
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Parque Christie Pits
750 Bloor St WThis park is a 10 minute walk from my house and is a nice quiet place to spend an afternoon. There are often movie nights and local events taking place on the weekends during the summer. Definitely worth a visit!
Beautiful park to visit in the summer. There is a local farmer's market you can check out every Thursday from 3-7pm.
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Parque Dufferin Grove
875 Dufferin StBeautiful park to visit in the summer. There is a local farmer's market you can check out every Thursday from 3-7pm.
This is a fun bar that is always happening. It is a great place to meet with friends or go on a date.
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Northwood
815 Bloor St WThis is a fun bar that is always happening. It is a great place to meet with friends or go on a date.
This is a cozy bar with delicious cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Mulberry Bar
828 Bloor St WThis is a cozy bar with delicious cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
This restaurant offers yummy brunch options that are all on waffles. Please be aware that this place is cash only.
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Starving Artist
1078 St Clair Ave WThis restaurant offers yummy brunch options that are all on waffles. Please be aware that this place is cash only.
This is a fun bar where you can play bocce ball and shuffle board while drinking delicious cocktails. It is always busy on the weekends.
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Track & Field
582 College StThis is a fun bar where you can play bocce ball and shuffle board while drinking delicious cocktails. It is always busy on the weekends.
Located directly across the street from my apartment, this funky and upscale shop is so much more than your average convenience store. A great place to pick up ready made food or snacks during your stay. A lot of vegan and gluten free options are available. And the chocolate isn't bad either!
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POPBOX MicroMrkt.
725 Dovercourt RdLocated directly across the street from my apartment, this funky and upscale shop is so much more than your average convenience store. A great place to pick up ready made food or snacks during your stay. A lot of vegan and gluten free options are available. And the chocolate isn't bad either!
Yummy pizza just around the corner! $5 a slice and vegan option is available.
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Village Pizza
759 Dovercourt RdYummy pizza just around the corner! $5 a slice and vegan option is available.
Just east of Ossington on Bloor, this is a nice place to get your nails done. The owner is very personable.
Lux nails
861 Bloor St WJust east of Ossington on Bloor, this is a nice place to get your nails done. The owner is very personable.
This is a great place to see comedy and improv shows. You can also test out your own Improv skills with a drop in class which takes place every Tuesday at 7pm and 8pm. I've done this myself and they are a lot of fun!
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Bad Dog Comedy Theatre
392 Bloor St WThis is a great place to see comedy and improv shows. You can also test out your own Improv skills with a drop in class which takes place every Tuesday at 7pm and 8pm. I've done this myself and they are a lot of fun!
This is a great spot to see Improv shows and stand up comedy, even on sunday nights.
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Comedy Bar
945 Bloor St WThis is a great spot to see Improv shows and stand up comedy, even on sunday nights.
This gym and community centre is located at College and Dovercourt. With valid photo ID, you can purchase a day pass and check out some of the fun classes that they offer.
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West End YMCA
931 College StThis gym and community centre is located at College and Dovercourt. With valid photo ID, you can purchase a day pass and check out some of the fun classes that they offer.
This is a fun venue hosting concerts, parties and DJ nights. A great place to go dancing and party.
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Mod Club Theatre
722 College StThis is a fun venue hosting concerts, parties and DJ nights. A great place to go dancing and party.