Little Italy

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.

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The Walton

Address
607 College Street
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New to the neighbourhood, it’s fast becoming a weekly haunt with the locals - we come here at least 3x a week. In the mood to grab a paper or novel and have a coffee? This is your place. Fresh pastries and nibbles from The Tempered Room? This is your place. A drink and some food with a new or longtime love? This is also your place. As soon as you walk by you’re struck by the quaint and homey white exterior, and serenaded in by the jazz and swing music softly playing. The Walton just transitions so beautifully from morning to night, with an interesting list of delightfully potent cocktails and interesting charcuterie options. Must eats: Skagenröra, The Rosethorn, Coster’s Lost Wallet.

The Walton
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The Walton
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The Walton
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The Walton
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The Walton
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The Walton
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Empire Espresso

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