Plan a Toronto trip for every kind of foodie with this itinerary for two days and one night.
You’re going to need your stretchy pants for this one! Dig into culinary experiences for every taste and graze on boundless options from sunrise to way past sundown. This city’s kitchens are renowned for their global influences and extraordinary cooking talent. Use the map to help you plan your own itinerary, or follow our curated guide below.
Day 1
Sample global flavours in Kensington Market
Start where Toronto’s reputation for multicultural food had its origins, Kensington Market.
The “Taste the World” Tour will get you the best overview of this eclectic, funky neighbourhood’s culinary offerings through multiple stops at stores and restaurants and, of course, samples at each stop!
Just a couple of blocks from Kensington is the famed Art Gallery of Ontario. Stroll off your morning’s food samples by viewing the art collection that ranges from cutting-edge contemporary to European masterpieces.
When your appetite is ready again, head to the award-winning AGO Bistro for a special meal in a special space designed by Toronto-born starchitect Frank Gehry.
After, head upstairs for the most stylishly scenic espresso you’ll ever have in the Galleria Italia.
Share plates and cocktails on the Westside
Start your evening like the Spanish do, with tapas and cocktails at one of the most beautiful bars in the city, Bar Raval.
Then opt for a Caribbean-Asian soul food dinner at Patois, where family-style shared platters are the order of the day.
If you still have some energy left, venture a few blocks west to the vibrant bar scene on Ossington Avenue. Options here include Reposado for tequila and mezcal-centric cocktails or the Painted Lady, Sweaty Betty’s, and Dakota Tavern for low-key vibes and live music if you’re lucky.
If Latinx music and dancing is your thing, then head around the corner to Lula Lounge.
Day 2
Graze at the St. Lawrence Market
Get your metabolism started this morning at St. Lawrence Market. This renowned food hall in the centre of historic Old Town is filled with fresh produce and meats, artisans, and specialty food vendors.
Grab a peameal bacon sandwich from Carousel Bakery for a quintessential taste of Toronto. Pop up to the Market Gallery to peep at exhibits dedicated to Toronto’s art, culture, and history.
Line up for brunch
No foodie trip to Toronto is complete without brunch. Considered an essential meal here—and almost a competitive sport on Sundays—get your mimosas, pancakes, and eggs bennie at Lady Marmalade or Bonjour Brioche in the Riverside neighbourhood or Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Liberty Village.
Spend a couple of hours exploring the merging of past and present in the community garden and extensive nature trails, or stop into Café Belong—dedicated to the sustainable food movement—for some grab-and-go treats.
The Farmers’ Market takes over the indoor space on Saturdays with locally made and grown goodness.
