Things to do in Toronto, Canada: The Best Food & Drink

March 19, 2022 Cedrick Jardin

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
Restaurants in Toronto

1. Culinary Adventure Co.

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5.0 based on 1,158 reviews

Culinary Adventure Co.

CANADA'S LEADING FOOD TOUR CO. SINCE 2010 What makes Culinary Adventure Co. Food Tours + Adventures so delicious? It’s our passion for local food + drink, and our unwavering belief that “things taste better when you know where they come from.” This fierce commitment to our local partners, their stories, and their food - makes our job simple ... bring you to the best eats, sips and bites of the city. Join us on an adventure, and taste what all the buzz is about.

2. Foodies on Foot

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5.0 based on 150 reviews

Foodies on Foot

The award winning Foodies Group provides Toronto's most creative food tours and food experiences. We create food related events and tours which unite foodies and food lovers, locals and tourists, over Toronto's ever expanding food scene. Join us for events including culinary crawls, chef series dinners, communal dining, supper clubs, food tours, and more. We also provide customized events and tours for conventions, tour groups, corporate clients, or any private group of 12 of more.

3. Secret Food Tours Toronto

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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Secret Food Tours Toronto

A very warm welcome to Toronto, where we will get to explore the St. Lawrence Market, named by National Geographic as one of the finest food markets in the world. By booking our Toronto Food Tour, we will take you on a taste-bud tantalising journey with dishes inspired by the culture that shaped Toronto. Along the way, your guide will share some key points of local, as well as Canadian history.

4. Beer Lovers' Tour Company

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5.0 based on 136 reviews

Beer Lovers' Tour Company

Celebrating a passion for beer, food and travel, The Old Toronto Beer Tour explores the culture and history of Toronto against the backdrop of our rich brewing heritage both past and present. The Old Toronto Beer Tour is an all-day experience and includes tours and tastings at 4 breweries--Steam Whistle, Amsterdam Brewery, Izumi Sake Brewery and Mill Street Brewery -- a charcuterie lunch, transportation, sightseeing including entrance to Fort York and a walking tour of the Distillery District. Our tours are professionally guided by fun and knowledgeable brewery experts. We also offer a shorter walking tour of the Distillery District, called the Toronto Beer & Chocolate Tour. Now announcing our newest tour, the Toronto Rail & Ale Tour, running Sundays from 1 to 6.

5. Spirit of York

12 Trinity St, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada +1 416-777-0001 http://spiritofyork.com
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Spirit of York

Reviewed By besca001 - Harrisonburg, United States

The Distillery District houses this amazing place. Upon entering Spirit of York, you find excellent customer service, great drinks, and amazing ambiance. It is one of the best distilleries that I have experienced, where the entire place is worth visiting and enjoying a drink at least. We were able to enjoy a cosmo and moscow mule, and both were truly amazing. I would definitely recommend coming during the day to relax and enjoy not only the snacks, but drinks as well. Worth visiting!

6. Cannabis Cooking Company

477 Richmond St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3E7 Canada +1 416-573-4455 [email protected] http://www.cannabiscookingcompany.ca
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Cannabis Cooking Company

We offer a fully hands-on 3 hour Cannabis Infused Cooking Class. You will come into our class and learn about cannabis culture, the science behind the infusion, proper dosing techniques and how to make 2 different kinds of edibles. You get to take home all the edibles you make. :)

Reviewed By MtAshFarm - Toronto, Canada

Thanks to the great people at CCC for teaching best practices for cooking with weed. We totally enjoyed ourselves as a family (adults) learning how to prepare, measure for proper dosing and how to “go low and slow” when ingesting cannabis The group were fun and our results were the cutest and tastiest little gingerbread men to treat Santa when he drops by (Providing the reindeer have autopilot ????)

7. Local Toronto Food Tours

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5.0 based on 148 reviews

Local Toronto Food Tours

Local Toronto Food Tours offers exciting tours that explore the coolest neighborhoods in Toronto. We invite you to experience each other through a series of delicious food tastings of the best of Toronto's classic food institutions and the new, hip eateries. Get to know the history behind the food, the landmarks, the architecture, and the art with your local guide.

8. Steam Whistle Brewery

255 Bremner Blvd The Roundhouse, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3M9 Canada +1 416-362-2337 [email protected] http://www.steamwhistle.ca/
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4.5 based on 3,517 reviews

Steam Whistle Brewery

Located within walking distance of the CN Tower and Rogers Center, Steam Whistle Brewing occupies Bays 1-14 within the old John Street Roundhouse building, a designated National Historic Site that was previously home to the Canadian Pacific Railway steam locomotive repair facility. Thousands of visitors visit this brewery every year to attend one of the on-site events or take a tour of how the company brews its own Pilsner.

Reviewed By Klinched - Toronto, Canada

Stop. Don’t even try another craft beer while in Toronto. This is the one for you. Steam Whistle only brews one beer but it’s a hell of a beer. Crisp, flavourful and refreshing. If you’re stopping in for a cold one the incredibly pleasant and down to Earth staff will happily greet you and offer you a free sample of their beer — which was likely freshly brewed that day! The brewery itself though has evolved into something more — an experience. It’s always been a treat to visit the brewery but over the years it’s improved dramatically. The staff as so young and friendly. The beer is cheap. The brewery is usually home to art exhibits to browse during your visit, it offers informative tours (that’s usually $12 and includes a free beer or two during the tour), has a small snack bar with delicious options and has become the official pre drinking spot for Blue Jay fans and Maple Leafs fans before a game. Do yourself a favour and check out Steam Whistle Brewery. You don’t be disappointed.

9. Ontario Spring Water Sake Company

51 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada +1 416-365-7253 [email protected] http://www.ontariosake.com
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Ontario Spring Water Sake Company

The Ontario Spring Water Sake Company, located in downtown Toronto’s Distillery Historic District, is eastern North America’s first sake brewery. Using traditional Japanese methods and recipes with delicious Ontario spring water, Torontonians and visitors alike can now enjoy our award-winning fresh locally-brewed sake at our charming tasting bar, learn more about sake by taking a tasting tour and purchase a bottle of our premium sake to enjoy at home. Ontario Spring Water Sake Company is a member of the Brewing Society of Japan.

Reviewed By W4190OOchriss

Godfrey gave us an incredible experience even though we were squeezing in a visit on the last weekend before a pandemic shutdown. After having visited Japan many times, this visit and tasting brought me right back there. This is a CAN’T MISS in the distillery district and I’m incredibly pleased to see this Canadian success story getting off the ground. WELL DONE GODFREY! We will be back!!!

10. Mill Street Brewery

21 Mill St, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3R6 Canada +1 416-681-0338 http://millstreetbrewpub.ca
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4.0 based on 154 reviews

Mill Street Brewery

Get a true craft experience with daily brewery tours, seating surrounding the glass encased, still operational brew house and an ever rotating list of small batch brews alongside our classics. On the go? Our retail store is fully stocked with the freshest packaged Mill Street Brews. About Mill Street Brewery: Our story begins in the winter of 2002 when we opened the doors to our little red brick brewery in Toronto's historic Distillery District. With an earth-friendly philosophy in mind, Original Organic Lager was the first beer we ever made, and the first ever organic beer brewed in Canada. Soon after we impressed curious craft drinkers with Tankhouse Ale, a uniquely flavour-forward brew for its time. In 2006, we exceeded the capacity of our modest brewhouse and made the decision to expand the brewery, converting the original brewery space into a brewpub. 2012 saw us take on Ottawa's vibrant craft beer scene, opening a second brewpub in a historic old gristmill on the banks of the Ottawa River. We certainly never lost our dedication to our craft and passion for pushing the envelope. Our ever-expanding portfolio now includes over 60 unique beers earning us well over 100 awards, including 3-time Canadian Brewery of the Year. That's our story up till now. Who knows where our "Great Beer" adventure will take us next?

Reviewed By jaguar_forever - Toronto, Canada

We needed a new experience and we got it with Mill Street Beer Hall - Thanks to Catherine Rowe and her team - the food was plentiful and delicious - we picked a menu, paired the wines and enjoyed the great selection of brewed beer. From the appetizers chicken & vegetable gyoza & beer hall salad to the mains: pan seared snapper, thai coconut curry and chimichurri steak and dessert of double fudge brownies - was excellent. The restaurant was loud and crowded but has a great vibe. Next visit we will allow for more time to enjoy the Christmas Market.

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