Plant-based food served counter-order quick is the restaurant model that has been working out amazingly for Kupfert & Kim, and its diners. Fresh produce, in its whole form, arrives every morning for the staff to make their food, sauces, pickles and curries from scratch. Thus, the menu only features dishes that are good for humans,

Kupfert and Kim bills itself as a plant-based, full service restaurant making delicious, minimally processed food that is awesome for humans, animals and the planet. Fresh produce arrives each morning and is prepped on site with almost everything made in-house from scratch, including the sauces, pickles and curries.

Authentic French goods, both sweet and savoury, come aplenty at this Avenue Road bakery. Flatbreads and small but flavourful toasties join simple yet delicious pizzas on the savoury portion of the menu, and out-of-this-world croissants in many flavours meet fruit tarts and chocolate eclairs in this homey bakery. All of the pastries are made daily,

Little Italy’s own La Paloma is one of the best gelaterias in the city because it is one of the most authentic. Since 1967, they have only used the finest ingredients and followed only a traditional recipe to create the rich and delicious gelato generations of Torontonians have fallen in love with. To further the

With a simple concept and delicious offerings, Light Cafe is certainly brightening up the Baldwin village area. Light Cafe is rooted in Taiwanese cuisine and serves up light and colourful drinks to pair with gourmet sandwiches, salads and bowls. Not just a lunch spot — or not encouraging only savoury foods for lunch — there

King West’s Louie Craft Coffee is one of the city’s chic and all-sustainable coffee shops. Louie Craft Coffee uses beans from award-winning coffee roasters Social, who provide some of the best beans in the city to many of your favourite coffee houses. Besides getting its beans from a local roaster, this coffee shop is one

This rad little coffee shop is one of the most standout spots on Queen Street West. Major Treat, the coffee shop/barber, is bold and unapologetic about its attitude and its coffee. The exterior of the nostalgic barber shop/café is painted fire truck red and bears a colourful barber pole that hangs near the gold decals

The concept of Maman in First Canadian Place is to bring southern French home-style cooking and North American childhood favourites together in one space.

The spices and masalas are grounded in-house at this Etobicoke eatery, which places a strong emphasis on freshness and quality. Indian cuisine like chaat, samosa, pav bhaji, momos and more line a massive menu that’s brimming with full-bodied flavours. Street food meets sophisticated sandwiches that play on traditional flavours while curries and burgers round out

Over the last 20 years, brothers Robert and Gus Savonarota, have built a large and loyal following of diners, thanks to their menu of classic Italian fare, including pizza, panini and pasta dishes, like fettuccine Siciliana and orecchiette aromantica. Customer favourite pies included the pizza campagnola topped with smoked mozzarella cheese, potato, crumbled sausage, caramelized

MIA Brunch Bar is just south of Eglinton on Yonge and is serving up some seriously good breakfast. Open seven days a week, the morning and afternoon hangout is a bright and cheerful kind of space. The menu consists of some classic brunch staples with a twist, as well as a slew of great cocktails

Milky’s Coffee opened its doors on Dundas West in early February, and the stunning custom interior of this “design-forward” café is already drawing in mesmerized passersby. Nearly everything you see in Milky’s is the result of owner Fraser Greenberg’s collaboration with a Toronto-based artist, roaster, baker, or architect. “We really wanted to do something Canadian,”

Saturday afternoons are meant for brunch at The County General, then a stroll through Trinity Bellwoods Park ­­­­ — or at least past it to pick up some goodies, whether it’s a coffee stop at White Squirrel, a croissant stop (if you’re lucky) at Clafouti or over to Nadège Patisserie for fine French pastries and a colourful display of macarons fitting for the hues of fall.

In 2009, Nadège Nourian, a fourth-generation pastry chef from France, boldly set up an eponymous bakery and café in the immediate vicinity of Dufflet and Clafouti on Queen West. Now thriving with four locations and an ice cream shop, Nadège is really taking over the city’s pastry scene. The focus here is less on sit-down

Nino D’Aversa started out as a bakery but one glance and you’ll know it’s so much more. Apart from its specialty breads and baked goods, you’ll also find a delicious spread of pasta, pizza and gelato at this Italian trattoria. It’s a place where you can enjoy an espresso and a treat or bring the

With its tangerine-coloured sign, Nu Bügel is easy to find among the hodgepodge of Kensington Market businesses. Sitting in the former Kensington Clothing Co. space, the shop is both a takeout joint and a sit-down café, with its Montreal-style bagels already drawing plenty of customers in the first week of business.

Is there a better way to spend your summer afternoon than eating gelato? Maybe eating alcohol-infused gelato while sipping on wine? That’s what On Third Thought is here for. This gelato and wine bar prides itself on being allergen-conscious and vegan-friendly. That means it leaves out all the stuff you don’t want and adds in

Born in Alsace, France, Chef Marc Thuet began his career working in Michelin-star restaurants across Europe before becoming one of Toronto’s greatest. Now the renowned chef operates Petite Thuet, a rustic bakery inspired by the patisseries of Paris. Through the two locations in Rosedale and Leslieville, Petite Thuet serves hand-baked treats, jams, prepared meals and

Pilot Coffee Roasters have soared into popularity across Toronto, proudly boasting 11 locations scattered throughout the city and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). They have captivated the hearts of local coffee enthusiasts with their splendid cups of coffee, adorned with artistically gorgeous designs. Additionally, their bean subscription service is super popular in the city.  Since

Propellor Coffee understands that hardcore coffee drinkers form a passionate community, akin to a cult-like following, and they aim to unite like-minded individuals. As one of Toronto’s finest examples of a comprehensive coffee destination, Propellor Coffee provides customers with a diverse array of coffee beans, brewing gear, and, above all, invaluable knowledge on making exceptional