Best Toronto restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Spadina Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

THE BEST ONE! This is definitely the best bar in Toronto. There you will find different atmospheres depending the floor you are in this big old house. You can dance, play games, or just chill around this university environment. My favorite is the piano man that starts playing at 10:30 PM. What a wonderful place!!!
Sebastian Barros - 3 weeks ago

Yesterday I hosted a small group and Zak took care of us. He was kind and efficient as he gave everyone a number so they could pay their tab. I really appreciate him and the booking staff who helped me make this event possible. A few of us stayed after for dinner and we were all satisfied. We ordered fish & chips, salmon, Mac & cheese, and crispy chicken sandwich. All were tasty. I had a great first impression here. Thank you
Ciara - in the last week

Very busy at around 11:30PM-2AM and great for students. Sooo many floors and different vibes for whatever you’re feeling. Tequilas also not watered down 👍 There may be a long line but it moves really fast. Overall had a fun time. Boy to girl is kinda off.
L B - 6 months ago

I got here regularly for football game on the weekend. I appreciate the fact they open the place that early Staff is always friendly and helpful. They have a special menu for early games which is amazing as we call get good breakfast options. They have a large selections of beers and drinks so that also helps. Sometimes I do feel they are short staffed for big games which the servers end up suffering as they just can’t keep up with peoples request.
Parth Amin - a month ago

Spacious, delicious food, great service. On Wednesdays, wings are half off and they host chess nights ♟️
Tolu Agunbiade - 6 months ago

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I absolutely loved the food, everything was made with fresh ingredients and the sauces were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the squash tacos and dragon fries. When I mentioned to the waitress that I was fasting, she kindly brought me some extra dates to break my fast,I didn't ask for them, which was an incredibly thoughtful gesture. The atmosphere is fantastic as well. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!
Alaa Moawed - in the last week

Huge shoutout to the staff here for seating an impromptu table of 9, we really appreciated it. The food was SO GOOD. And there were so many amazing options on the menu it was really hard to choose what to have. Definitely somewhere that we’ll have to return to as I’ve got a solid list of what I want to try next. Service was efficient and timely, and the restaurant had a chill vibe. Such a great lunch spot, highly recommend.
Amanda Cooke - 2 weeks ago

Met a dear, old friend here for a long overdue catch-up. Monday nights are a great night to come because it is less busy and a bit quieter than during some of the busier times when there is a lot of traffic and energy, and a bit more volume, which is also fun (I come here a lot). I had a salad, The Botanist, and my friend had one of the bowls, The Green Goddess. The food here is so nutrient-packed and delicious, and instead of feeling full and regretful after a meal, you feel like you’ve done your body an excellent and delicious favour. As well, I highly recommend this location in particular. If you get a window seat, it’s great for people watching, and is steps from the Spadina subway stop. This is one of the original locations as well, so it’s a little smaller and more intimate than some of the newer and larger locations. No matter where you go, this menu is perfect for health-conscious foodies.
Woman in the Woods - 2 months ago

Loved my experience at fresh! The atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. The hot chocolate off the winter warmer menu had just the right amount of sweetness and was definetly a highlight. The Cobb salad with extra chicken was so refreshing and I loved the Dutch fries! Can’t wait to come back and try the juices and burgers.
Garima Singh - 2 months ago

Your warm welcome and generous accommodation were greatly appreciated👏. Thank you for hosting such a lovely celebration event. It was a memorable experience✋️. We are grateful for your kindness during our stay there. Your exceptional hospitality made our trip both enjoyable & unforgettable😍
Harshita Singh - a week ago

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Absolutely quaint interior and cozy. Owner is very friendly. Lot of beautiful details to look at within the restaurant. I ordered the tiramisu which is probably one of the best I've had ($16). The orange chocolate cake was okay, the orange flavor was a little too strong. But the cake itself was constructed to perfection.
Jemy Joseph - a year ago

I rarely use words like this in a review but this is the best pizza I have ever had. The sourdough crust makes for a phenomenal platform for the delivery of quality ingredients. We were only there for 5 days but managed to eat here 3 times - which I never do when in a new city. I have had quality pizza all over the world but this is my favorite! The pasta dishes we experienced were also superb! I can’t recommend highly enough. Some very nice wines also!
Richard Covert - 2 months ago

Despite the menu saying that there would not be food substations, the waitress was helpful in accommodating our dietary needs. The food was good, but the portions were small for the high price of the items. The Gnocchi pasta was $39 and served on a large plate with a small amount of pasta.
Yousuf Huq - a week ago

Whether I’m in the mood for a quick drink or dining with friends, Bar Mercurio has something for everyone! If you don’t know what to order just ask Joe or Chef Mimo. I’ve made lifelong friends and I am always longing to return.
Sophie Scott - 7 months ago

The best sourdough pizza i have tasted! And their service is excellent! Very kind and warm staff
Joseph Bagasao III - a month ago

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I have been going to Kenzo Ramen for several years now. The quality of the food and service has been remarkably consistent. On my most recent visit, I had the King Shoyu ramen, packed with extra noodles and pork. The flavours were excellent, although the soup and toppings were lukewarm and closer to room temperature as I was finishing the bowl. The large serving size justified the price. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant has tasteful design choices and comfortable bench seating and was not crowded at the time of my visit.
А̄rudra - a month ago

Great place to grab Japanese food especially Ramen. We ordered some Tonkatsu Ramen, Donburi Tonkatsu, Gyoza and Takoyakis. Everything was really good and so was the service.
Kunal Biswas - a week ago

After our favourite ramen spot closed this year, we're so glad to have come across this shoppe! The food was flavourful and very satisfying, and the portions were generous. The staff is very pleasant, and were very mindful of our allergies. The atmosphere is really cozy and relaxed, too. (We could have sat there longer to relax!) Hope your experience here will be as good as ours was...
EV Palisoc - 7 months ago

A wonderful, modest restaurant with friendly staff and amazing ramen 🍜
Andre Diorio - in the last week

Amazingly tasty ramen. Not too salty. We’ll priced. Great service. I highly recommend eating here.
Chris Scappatura - 3 months ago

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Got a large chicken burrito. While the quality of ingredients was good, everything seemed to lack flavour. The burrito could have used a larger quantity of each topping. For the price, can definitely find better burritos in the city.
Ben Bergman - in the last week

I’ve had delicious burritos from here before but in terms of consistency it’s all over the place. Sometimes your burrito will be beautifully wrapped and delicious, other times it’ll be messy, bland, and not properly wrapped. Sometimes you’ll get your food 5 minutes after ordering, other times it’ll take upwards of 25 minutes in spite of being one of two people in the joint. I really want to like this place but I don’t like playing a guessing game every time I decide to come here about what level of quality the food and service will be at
Rayan Rahal - 3 months ago

Excellent service, delicious burritos. Fresh ingredients, good options and menu and for great pricing. The small is pretty big and I had the bean and cheese. I love that they have sweet peppers as a topping...tastes great. Looking forward to trying their new tofu burrito. The ladies working were pleasant even though I got there close to closing. I'll be back!
Megha Bhardwaj - 3 years ago

Flavorful and great price. Ordered through Door dash and arrived very fast, they clearly use fresh ingredients and respected my opting out of spicy condiments. The quesadilla is amazing, even for reheating.
Lucía S - 2 years ago

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We’ve been coming here for years and it’s always been a great place to get some wings. I usually get the hot honey garlic wings or the garlic parmesan wings. This time the family decided to change it up a little. They also got the poutine and the fish and chips. While they liked it, they mentioned they should’ve just stuck to wings. We had excellent service and would definitely come back again. The kids menu id also great value.
Le Yen Lam - a year ago

It’s a great sport bar. I loved the chicken wings and their poutine is amazing.
Sarah Belluco - 3 months ago

Came here with a buddy of mine, one of the best experiences I’ve had at a St. Louis. They had a deal on for All You Can Eat Boneless Wings for 20.99. Bud Light Devils size for 6.99. Amazing deals and prices for a nice little atmosphere. Staff were very attentive to drinks and orders and always checked up on us. Multiple TV’s around the bar and a great atmosphere when a Toronto team is playing. Wings were delicious and beers were nice and cold. I would recommend this place for drinks after work and on weekends!
Ethan Peter - a year ago

Came here for a Leafs game during Round 2 of the 2023 Playoffs. Food was decent but drinks selection was mid though. Lots of TV screens and atmosphere was great with all the fellow Leafs fan in attendance. Overall, 4-stars.
Brian Lu - 11 months ago

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Everything is always so good here. Tried the lemon blueberry scone for the first time and it's a melt in your mouth delish. It's now my favourite item at Cobs. A must-try if you like scones. Just a heads up: with restrictions right now, only 2 customers allowed in at a time.
Joanne C - 2 years ago

Liked the bread and the varieties they have at this place. We joined the cobs club rewards and got 6 free gourmet buns. Their other breads are pretty great too. I liked the sourdough. Quick service and the place smells like fresh bread which is nice. I will come back again for some bread and like it that they have other locations.
Alekhya M - a year ago

The vegan wild Blueberry & Custard Teatime is just delicious! Plus, a lot of the bread here is vegan friendly. You can ask for the nutritional information sheet for all the items. (I loved it). It's our main bakery now. ❤️✨
Yan Dan - a year ago

WOW! I walked in and was inquiring about their cinnamon tea biscuit. I then asked for 1 and the attendant then proceed to say “it’s on us enjoy.” I came back later when I was walking past the store again and bought a few things to take home. PS. I walked in without a mask, it was in my pocket. I was asked politely to “pls put on your mask”.
mk - 2 years ago

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Tried lunch here today for the first time. The servers (& manager) were notably friendly, attentive, and helpful. It’s not a big restaurant, but they made every effort to accommodate our large group (7) as quickly as possible. When one of our kids couldn’t find anything they liked on the menu (we thought it’d be brunch but that’s only on weekends), the kitchen kindly made up some French toast, which the little one described as “the best [they’d]ever had!” I ordered the Eggs Charlottine; it was delicious (especially the dill sauce) and also in the category of best I’ve ever had. The home fries were seasoned (a more Mediterranean flavour?) so they tasted different from what I expected, but I enjoyed them. They were out of smoothies so I would love to try one next time. Overall the food was delicious and the service great. I’ll be back.
Jess - a month ago

I was looking for a nice dinner place for a celebratory dinner, that has so e vegetarian and vegan options for me as well. I saw this place and its great reviews. But was terribly disappointed last night after my meal. I basically felt that being a vegan, I only need to eat raw food. Ugh. My friends liked their chicken and fish, not so much the lamb and beef. And I hated their “vegan special”! It said it has “vegan balls with cucumber, carrot, astec rice and tofu with sauce”. When I got my food, there were some chopped veggies, lot of quinoa and rice and some tofu. NO VEGAN BALL as mentioned in their “dinner special” menu. When asked about it, all I received was “sorry, the menu meant to say ‘bowl’ and not ‘ball’. And then the server left. So I basically paid $30 for raw veggies and rice. Are you kidding me?! I paid a bomb here, and all my money was basically wasted. Not going here again for sure. Vegetarian/vegan food is abysmal here! I gave two stars because the server was sweet in general. But I’m definitely quite sad about the food being wayyyy sub par for vegetarians.
Prachi Shailendra - 3 months ago

Wonderful food and atmosphere, with excellent service. Cute little outside space (undercover with heaters in winter!). The staff were wonderful 😊
Dino Willox - a month ago

My fiance and I picked this spot at the last minute and to zero regret at that. We were immediately greeted warmly and seated by staff to our own choosing. Our server Dahlia, was phenomenal as she promptly accommodated our choice to sit beside each other instead of across even turning the table lengthwise to give us more space. The food was amazing, and the drinks were even better and at a very fair price. Would definitely recommend.
Omar Johnson - 2 weeks ago

Stumbled upon this gem! Loved the ceiling art and unique seating. Caleb made the most delicious Chai latte. Must check out! Will definitely be visiting again.
Preet Johal - 4 months ago

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Came here for trivia night and it was not very good - kind of poorly organized and really bad questions. Having said that, the drinks are cheaper than most places in the city nowadays and the pizza was actually REALLY good. In my opinion, come for the pizza and cheap drinks, but skip the trivia.
Anne Mary Pham - 10 months ago

Disgusting cocktails! My strawberry cocktail tasted like cough syrup. However, the food was decent. Our poutine and sweet potato fries were filling and had no major faults. Service was also excellent and our server did her best to serve our large group the whole night.
Claire Hoon - a year ago

Good vibes + tasty ‘zza is always a good idea! I had a fabulous time at East of Brunswick this past weekend. The ambiance was great; I love that they have live music on certain nights + the manager Andrew was an absolute pleasure! He was very attentive & gave great suggestions. As for the food, the pizza was REALLY good!!!! I tried three different pies, the Quattro fromaggi was delicious and I loved the Ring of Fire 🌶🔥. + I love that they offer a few of their hand-crafted cocktails in pitchers, we really enjoyed the Sparkling Mint Lemonade. I recommend East of Brunswick for their delicious ‘zza & amazing service. I’m already planning my next visit at EOB. 😍
tamara balazsovits - 2 years ago

Proper pub fare!! The boss and I had to hit this place up and it hit back. The mozzarella stick was delicious. Garlic Parmesan wings were excellent and the S’more cake literally put us both in a diabetic coma. LoL highly recommend. Would like to come back and try the pizza.
Jason Varghese - a year ago

We came to enjoy a Friday night in Toronto. We ordered the bacon caesars to start and they were absolutely delicious. The GM already came up to our table to kindly go over the menu with us and gave us his top picks. We had the epic mozzarella stick and the buffalo cauliflower bites to start. They came out on two boat looking trays. WOW these were excellent to start off. We highly recommend these as your apps. Then we ordered the peppereno and honkin' tonkin' chicken pizza's. Very delicious pizzas with so much flavour! Then for dessert we had the banana split! Not only was the food and drinks superb but the service was great and we really appreciated the kind GM coming to our table to chat with us about the restaurant!
Modern Globetrotters - 2 years ago

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I visited this restaurant around 6:30 pm on a Monday and was pleased to see it nearly full. This was my second visit, so I knew exactly what to order: the grilled pork and chicken chop. The food arrived promptly after about 10 minutes, which was fantastic. The staff were patient and attentive, and the meal, including a soft drink and tip, came to around $20. I highly recommend it to fellow Vietnamese food lovers!
Nelson H - a month ago

The Lovely Noodle is indeed lovely. Love their Vermicelli bowls and the house special tea, Flower Tea is not to be missed! The owner is always sweet and welcoming to us - we are regulars and usually get a large table. We appreciate the service, the food and the atmosphere.
Tamar Drushka Hewitt - 3 months ago

I travel from Ottawa to come here for the rare beef pho. It’s simply the best pho on the planet. The meat is so tender and freshly sliced. Broth is hot and delicious. Great atmosphere and service. Must eat here!
Tom szarski - a week ago

Cute little place on Bloor Street. Clean, friendly service and great place for a meal without breaking the bank. We had the Vietnamese spring rolls which were tasty, Curry beef brisket with steamed rice which was delicious, and Vietnamese noodle soup with curry, raw beef and toufu which was very good, but was missing the curry taste. All in all a great place to dine, and experiment the different flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.
Clafton Fiola - 5 months ago

Underrated spot. The pho here has great flavour and probably one of the best bang for your bucks in the city. Got the pho special that was well prepared and came quick! The meat components of the soup taste hearty enough and not cheap like other spots in the city. Aside from the pho the spring rolls here are delicious and strongly recommended.
Yonden Dor - 4 months ago

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