Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world by most measures — and you can taste it. A self-guided feast across the city's best food neighbourhoods.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world by most measures, and you can taste it — over half the population was born outside Canada, and the food scene reflects all of them. Here's a self-guided feast.
Kensington Market Start in Kensington, the bohemian heart. Dominican plantains, Jamaican patties, Latin American empanadas, and excellent coffee. It's the city's most concentrated street-food strip. Come hungry and graze.
Chinatown (Spadina) One of North America's largest Chinatowns. Dim sum is the move — order carts of har gow, siu mai, and turnip cake at a Spadina mainstay, then wander the produce stalls and herbal shops. For regional Chinese, head to the suburban Chinatowns in Markham or Richmond Hill for Sichuan, hand-pulled noodles, and northern dumplings.
Little India and Greektown Gerrard India Bazaar for samosas and biryani; the Danforth for Greek souvlaki and spanakopita. Both neighbourhoods are worth the streetcar ride east of the core.
St. Lawrence Market The Saturday farmers' market is a Toronto institution — the peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery is the must-eat. The market's artisanal food hall is open daily.
The essentials Don't leave without: a peameal bacon sandwich at St. Lawrence Market; dim sum in Chinatown; a Jamaican beef patty from a Caribbean bakery; and roti from a Guyanese or Trinidadian spot. Add a craft beer from one of the city's many breweries.
When to eat Lunch is cheaper and faster for famous spots; reserve for dinner. Summer Restaurant Week (and its winter sibling) offer set menus. And explore beyond the core — Toronto's best food is often in the inner suburbs, not downtown.
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