Little Italy
- by
- Sid Lee
The one place in Toronto where finding a stiff caffè, the finest gelato, TO's best sandwich, underground acts, insanely delicious grilled octopus, and haggis (if you’re into it) is never more than a minute away. This particular Little Italy is considerably younger, cosmopolitan, and friendlier to creatives than its sister hood in NYC. And probably a little less obnoxiously Italian (which in this case is a good thing). In the midst of its own renaissance, a number of interesting and unique restaurants, bars, and shops run by some of Toronto’s up-and-coming have opened up and reinvigorated this once recently sleepy street. Just make sure to bring an empty stomach and a full wallet to get a taste for the real Little Italy.
Sneaky Dee's
Snakes & Lattes
Bar Raval
Motoretta
A3 Napoli
California Sandwiches
Monarch Tavern
Bitondo's Pizzeria
The Walton
Empire Espresso
Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe
Bar Isabel
The city's best octopus and craft beer selection
paintlounge
The Candy Bar
Arts Market
The Bake Shoppe
The Caledonian
Track & Field
La Fromagerie
Blood & Bandages
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The Candy Bar
- Address
- 849 College Street
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It’s as exciting a store for an adult as it is for a kid. Wall to wall candy from all over the world, and all high quality stuff. Bursting with colour and a very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful shop owner, it’s not hard to be pleasantly overwhelmed at The Candy Bar. (And also leave with a bag of candy that will surely give you a sugar hangover.) British candies abound here, and you’ll find pretty much everything: designer chocolate, bonbons, liquorice, crisps, lollies, gum, and soft drinks. Great to grab something for when you’re in a bad mood, a good mood, or to gift someone. Must eats: Baratti e Milano chocolate, Walkers crisps, Sky Bars.