Linny’s Luncheonette : Big Hug Hospitality’s Insane Takeout Deli
Linny's Luncheonette on Ossington is Big Hug Hospitality's takeout deli, serving delicious sandwiches in Toronto.
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Made-Rite : Kensington Market Gets the Corner-Store Counter It Was Missing
At Made-Rite in Kensington Market, a no-frills bodega breakfast sandwiches with proper coffee. Here is the story behind it.
Bar Eugenie : The Harbord Village Restaurant Run Like Your Coolest Friend’s Living Room
Bar Eugenie on Harbord Street is a small, ingredient-driven restaurant from a trio of Alo alumni. Wood-fired plates, real warmth.
Richmond Station : Toronto’s bustling institution
Fourteen years on Richmond Street, this Toronto restaurant pours only local wine and serves both a burger and a chef's menu.
Bar Pompette : Canada’s Best Bar Hides in Plain Sight on College Street
That's the genius of Bar Pompette. It operates at the level of a world-class cocktail destination while being a neighbourhood bar.
Mozy’s Charcoal : When an Alo Chef Opens a Chicken Shop
Mozy’s Charcoal in Liberty Village serves charcoal-grilled chicken, vibrant sauces, thoughtful sides and a great menu by Barbode Soudi.
Brasserie Côte : The Great Sibling to Côte de Boeuf on Ossington
Brasserie Côte at 400 Bloor West is Eamon O'Dea and Teo Paul's larger sister to Côte de Boeuf, a French neighbourhood brasserie.
Burger Drops : One of the Best Burgers in Toronto
Burger Drops in Toronto's Liberty Village serves smash burgers built on chef pedigree and industry-fueled hype.
N.L. Ginzburg : An Italo-Jewish Trattoria on College Street
N.L. Ginzburg, the Italo-Jewish trattoria from Zachary Kolomeir and Carmelina Imola, 6th on Canada's 100 Best 2026. Daily pasta, charcoal grill.
Café Polonez : Toronto’s 45-Year-Old Polish Institution on Roncesvalles
There are restaurants you go to once. And then there are restaurants you've been going to your whole life. Café Polonez is the second kind.
Bar Allegro : The Pompette Group’s Spirited Aperitivo Bar in Little Italy
Bar Allegro opened its doors at 597 College Street in late January 2026. Just a few doors down from Canada's best cocktail bar, Bar Pompette.
Emmer : Great Bakery and Café on Harbord Street
Emmer in Harbord Village makes the pistachio croissants people line up for, house-cured hams, sourdough, and even a sourdough-based beer.
Quetzal : Toronto’s Amazing Fire-Only Mexican Restaurant
Quetzal cooks every dish over open wood fire, with no gas in the kitchen. A Michelin-starred Toronto temple to elevated Mexican cuisine.
Linny’s : An Incredible Steakhouse on Ossington
Linny's combines the Jewish deli tradition with the steakhouse, in a tribute to David Schwartz's Linda, with everything made in house.
Mimi Chinese : One of Our Favourite Chinese Restaurants in Toronto
Mimi Chinese on Davenport reopened in 2026 with a brighter room and a sharper take on regional Chinese cooking in Yorkville.
Sunny’s Chinese : Mimi Chinese’s Fun Little Cousin
Sunny's Chinese started as a pandemic pop-up out of Mimi Chinese's back kitchen and grew into one of Toronto's most exciting restaurants.