Wondering WWTE? (Where Would Taylor Eat?) Here are 8 must-try Toronto restaurants with menu options Taylor-ed to her tastes.
Swifties—we’re known for devouring every little tidbit of information about Taylor… including what she eats. We pore over photos of her leaving restaurants with Travis and going out with her girl squad. So, when in Toronto, where might Taylor eat?
We know what she loves, so let’s follow Swift’s famous cravings and use them to curate a Toronto Eras Tour food crawl. Just be sure to bring your appetite, because Toronto’s food scene is brimming with incredible choices.
*Also, check out our Guide to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Toronto for even more Swiftie-approved ideas.
Sit down to loaded crepes
Taylor is known to love buckwheat crepes with ham, cheese and a fried egg on top.
One of the best spots for crepes in Toronto is just outside Church-Wellesley Village in a very aesthetic and elegant French bistro in a stunning historical building—Maison Selby. Think: dark wood, pretty floral wallpaper and sparkling chandeliers.
The menu here takes French classics and gives them a modern twist. Their crepe madame is a delectable crepe served with ham, Emmental cheese and spinach, then topped with luscious fried eggs.
Have a cinnamon bun moment
Swift’s been known to bake up scrumptious-looking cinnamon buns.
Get your cinnamon fix at Circles & Squares Bakery where you’ll find a cinnamon Danish sure to hit the sweet spot. (Pick up some butter tarts while you’re there; this Midtown bakery won top Ontario honours for the classic Canadian treat last year.)
If you’ve got dietary restrictions but still want your fix, don’t panic: Bunner’s Bakeshop, located in eclectic Kensington Market, serves up delicious gooey, fresh cinnamon buns daily that are vegan and free from gluten, dairy, nuts and soy.
Enjoy a healthy salad or sando
Taylor has shared that during the week, she typically keeps it on the healthier side of things and sticks to salads, sandwiches and yogurt.
Venture over to Little Portugal to Vilda’s, where they serve up an addictive Crunch Green salad with roasted broccoli, raw zucchini, dill, parsley, garlic labneh, seed mix and a sherry vinaigrette.
Their sandwiches are pro-level, including their dreamy Tommy Tomato, with thick-sliced heirloom tomatoes seasoned with Montreal steak spice, alongside Beemster cheese, herb mayo and Boston lettuce on a seeded Pullman loaf.
As for yogurt, the parfait at Cafe Boulud is delicious—with Greek yogurt, house-made granola and strawberry-banana puree—and a super convenient breakfast if you’re staying in Yorkville’s Four Seasons Hotel Toronto.
Indulge in pasta, pasta and pasta
Italian restaurants are a go-to when Taylor Swift hits the town.
In Toronto, discover MICHELIN Star-earning Italian cuisine at Osteria Giulia, the Yorkville restaurant of Chef Rob Rossi. Foodie tip: get the burrata with Italian black caviar and Asfodelo honey.
For a more laid-back vibe, try the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-honoured restaurant led by Chef Kyle Rindinella, Enoteca Sociale in Little Portugal. Get the classic cacao e pepe—a reminder that simple dishes with great ingredients can be divine.
Love lasagna? Then make nearby La Palma your destination. Their famous 100-Layer Lasagna is made with layers of fresh pasta, pork and beef Bolognese, bechamel and mozzarella, making for a deliciously rich meal.
Sample artisan hummus and more
Hummus is one staple Taylor always has in her fridge, so we’re betting she would love Parallel, where their expertise is milling tahini (the sesame paste that is the core ingredient in hummus).
This west-end restaurant serves up updated Middle Eastern classics—their herby falafel is a must-try. So is their T.O. Chicken Shawarma Hummus, which has some spicy schug and House Blend Shawarma Spice, making for a delectably fiery sharing plate.
Bring on the burritos
Taylor didn’t try a burrito ’til her mid-20s, so she’s got plenty of wraps to make up for!
Gus Tacos serves some of the best burritos in multiple locations across Toronto. They load flour tortillas with fresh ingredients like lettuce, guac and cheese. Their braised lamb burrito is especially delectable.
Or head to the Fashion District for Wilbur Mexicana. Their Cali burrito—filled with steak, sweet potato fries, guacamole, jack and Oaxaca cheese, salsa suave and sour cream—is a satisfying option that you can custom garnish at their sauce bar.
Indulge your inner cookie monster
Taylor has posted some of her baking exploits, including her coveted chai cookies.
If you’ve got a hankering for top-tier cookies in Toronto, get your sugar fix at Craig’s Cookies. There are four locations in the city, ensuring a sugar rush is never far away. Dig into fun, craveable flavours like Mars Bar, Apple Pie, Ferrero Rocher and—of course—classic chocolate chip.
Send your tastebuds to Asia
A known lover of Japanese cuisine, Taylor often heads out for Asian food on date nights with her beau. Can’t you picture her heading to NOBU Toronto, holding hands with Travis Kelce?
The Entertainment District outpost of the famed Japanese-Peruvian restaurant co-founded by Robert De Niro serves up the dishes the brand is famous for (like black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeño).
But you’d be missing out if you didn’t sample Toronto-exclusive dishes like charcoal-grilled lamb served with hatcho miso sauce.
If you’re here with your crew, hit up MICHELIN-Recommended MIMI Chinese for food with a serving of culinary drama close to swanky Yorkville.
Be sure to order the delicious four-foot belt noodle that’s cut tableside with scissors, as well as the Hunan chilli sea bass, which is blanketed with bright red, house-fermented red chilis, making for a fiery meal with friends.
