Starbucks Coffee Co

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1909 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4S1Z3

Title: Starbucks is pretty much every corner of the city and while it’s not technically “free” at first.. all you have to do is put $5 on a Starbucks card and use the code provided on it to get 2 hours of free wifi a day! From my understanding, it lasts until they make it explicitly clear that you need to refill your card, which doesn’t look like it’s anytime soon :) GREAT for iPhone users without a data plan ;)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• free wifi

Lil' Baci

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892 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M1J3

Title: A bit pricey... but the taste is definitely worth the price... :D

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• authentic Italian pizza

Japango Sushi & Noodle Rest

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122 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON, M5G1P5

Sushi: Tucked away behind City Hall on Elizabeth St., Japango offers the tastiest sushi (tied with Sushi Marche) in all of Toronto. Small and intimate place, but sets the tone for great conversation as well :)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Sushi

Sunset Grill

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2006 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON, M4L1J3

Cheap sunday brunch: Outstanding value at an awesome location (Yonge & Richmond). Can serve as a launching pad to spend an afternoon shopping at Eaton Centre, Queen West or catch a movie at Scotiabank or AMC Theatres

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• cheap sunday brunch

Rolo

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24 Bellair St., Toronto, ON, M5R 2C7

Gift store: Lots of quirky, unique and neat gifts that'll leave your "giftee" with a smile :)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• gift store

La Banquise Resto

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994 rue Rachel Est , Montreal, H2J 2J3

Poutine: As per robin's recommendation, I checked this place out with no expectations. I ordered the Poutine B.O.M. which consists of their trademark poutine mixed in with bacon, onions and sausage... puuure heart attack on a plate and oh so tasty!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• poutine

Fressen Restaurant

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478 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V2B2

Vegetarian restaurant: This place never fails to impress me with their creative approach to their tapas style vegetarian/vegan cuisine!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• vegetarian restaurant

Spring Rolls Restaurant

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693 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4Y2B2

Cheap eats: Provides an awesome atmosphere to enjoy your food in the company of friends, associates or loved ones and a very tasty menu at a very competitive price point! Extra points for an excellent date spot without breaking the bank :)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cheap Eats

Utopia Cafe & Grill

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586 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G1B3

Burrito: Cozy little cafe in the heart of Little Italy, they have a good selection of beers and tasty burritos.... :9

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• burrito

Richtree Market Restaurants

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42 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M5E1T1

Lunch: I simply love the market concept. The variety, quality and charming atmosphere - all in the heart of downtown Toronto makes it an exceptional spot for not only lunch, but dinner.. brunch... you get the idea :)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Lunch

Starbucks Coffee Co

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220 Yonge, Toronto, ON, M5B2H1

Free wifi: Starbucks is pretty much every corner of the city and while it’s not technically “free” at first.. all you have to do is put $5 on a Starbucks card and use the code provided on it to get 2 hours of free wifi a day! From my understanding, it lasts until they make it explicitly clear that you need to refill your card, which doesn’t look like it’s anytime soon :) GREAT for iPhone users without a data plan ;)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• free wifi

Impatient Theatre Co.

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1722 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M6R 1B3

Longform improv: They have a great little community, passionate about the art, and represent the “other side” of improv. Impatient Theatre Company is the foremost theatre in Toronto that specializes in Longform improv, unlike Bad Dog Theatre company or The Second City.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• longform improv

Riverdale Park

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Scarlett Rd., Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2

Kids toboggan hill: If you're a fan of steep or low slopes... this park has it all... bonus points for the few bumps on the hills! If you're tubing or doing it old school toboggan, you're guaranteed to feel like a kid again zooming down the hills of Riverdale Park :)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• kids toboggan hill

Roy Thomson Hall

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60 Simcoe St., Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5

Live classical music: The ONLY place in town to catch classical music. Prepare for shivers down your spine and a high dose of high culture.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• live classical music

Laywine's Pen & Organizers

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25 Bellair St, Toronto, ON, M5R3L3

Pen and organizer store: Located in the heart of Yorkville, Laywine's has the most thorough selection of pens, journals and organizers I've seen in Toronto. This is THE place I go to for all my journal needs. Laywine's reminds me of a boutique shop straight of the 50's with their hardwood floor - exudes an atmosphere of warmth and charm that isn't found in many boutique shops in Toronto...

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pen and organizer store

Linh Restaurant

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1156 College St, Toronto, ON, M6H1B6

Pho: Fantastic tasting soup base... comes second to my mom's pho... lol. (seriously) The location is a bit displaced from the downtown core area.. but it's definitely worth the trip if you're a pho "connoisseur" such as myself ;)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pho

New Ho King Restaurant

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416 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T2G7

Late night chinese food: After a good solid night at a bar or club, New Ho King is the first place that comes to mind for late night Chinese food. Reasonably priced and the option of ordering "cold tea" can't be beat!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• late night Chinese food

Ajisen Ramen

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5229 Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M2N 5P6

Japanese ramen: VERY tasty ramen and fantastic value in their prices to boot! I was thoroughly impressed by the speed of service and friendliness of the servers. Ramen bowls start at $5.99 and are a great alternative to Vietnamese Pho noodles.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Japanese ramen

American Apparel

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533 College St., Toronto, ON, M6G 1A8

T shirt store: Provides some of the highest quality t shirts I have ever worn! I have band t-shirts that have lasted more than 8 years and still feel soft, supple and comfier than ever before. They have a plethora of other clothing items besides t-shirts like hoodies and tights, but this ground breaking socially conscious store was first known for their t-shirts :D

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• t shirt store

Oakley O-Store

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383 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2A5

Cool sunglasses: Has THE coolest looking line of sunglasses. From your classic aviator glasses, to early 90s retro to a pair cutting edge X-Men-esque Oakley ruby Juliet's or Romeo's, Oakley is industry defining. But that's not all! They have a wicked line of backpacks and clothing.. so check it out if you're in the Queen West area :)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cool sunglasses

Silver Snail Comics

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367 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2A4

Comics and action figures: The mecca for anything pop culture related in Toronto... it has the most diverse selection of comics and toys you'll find. Great way to kill an hour to browse through all the comics, toys and collectibles that they offer.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• comics and action figures

Biryani House

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25 Wellesley St East, Toronto, ON, M4Y 2S9

Indian restaurant: Not knowing what to expect and one of my first experiences to "higher end" Indian dining... I was happy with their service and the quality of their food.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Indian restaurant

Leslieville Cheese Store

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891 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M4M 1J4

Grilled cheese sandwich: A simple yet understated snack, the people over at Leslieville Cheese Market have put their own gourmet spin with their high quality deli products... mmm mm good :9

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Grilled cheese sandwich

Manpuku

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105 McCaul St. Unit 29-31, Toronto, M5T 2X4

Udon noodles: Conveniently located downtown across from OCAD, they offer SUPREME bang for the buck with their tasty "Kake Udon" noodle bowls starting at $3.99 and refills for Udon noodles at $1.10. Great value, great price, great location... Manpuku receives the Will Seal of Approval ;)

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• udon noodles

Hot Dog Stand

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St. George & Harbord (Outside Robart's Library), Toronto, ON, M5S 1A5

Hot dog stand: Outside of UofT's monolithic Robarts Library, this place is a MUST for UofT students or residents of the area for a sausage or hot dog. They have a HUGE assortment of condiments and $2.75 Italian sausages to boot! I don't know any other hot dog stand in Toronto that can match or beat that sort of value being offered!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• hot dog stand