Lisa and Dawn are so welcoming and helpful at the TD Lounge - Union Station. I love stopping by!…read moreThanks, TD, for this little oasis on a busy day! Suzanne

Convenient lounge at Union Station…read more TD Infinite Lounge is a lounge tucked on the first floor which grants entry for credit cardholders of TD Visit Infinite. It's a nice added perk when other credit cards are offering more incentives these days. Opening at 8am-7pm on weekdays, we have dropped by here away from the chaotic train concourses on the lower floor of Union Station. The small lounge fits about 30 guests and gets quite packed during peak hours, but it is still quiet relatively compared to the rest of Union Station. There are also some limited refreshments including fresh brew from the coffee machine, fruit-infused water, apple and cookies (one per guest). It's nothing fancy but the light bites are a nice touch. The lounge has reliable Wifi connection and a display board that displays the upcoming GO train and Via Rail platform times. The overall vibe is relaxed and all of the staff here tend to be very welcoming while recognizing many regular guests. You can display your physical or virtual credit card for access into the lounge. Skip it or hit it? Hit it if you have time to spare at Union rather than waiting at the concourse.

No more free coffee and cookies. A pint is 12 bucks...? Outrageous. Also food is really bad, I mean…read morereally bad! Even for airport standards. Going downhill fast as a company in terms of customer service... is such a shame what corporate greed can do.

I don't like flying in little prop planes, but I do love Porter enough to grin and bear it from…read moretime to time. Because of Porter's incredible policies surrounding check in times, I've never spent more than 30 minutes in the lounge, but I've always enjoyed the comfy chairs and all of the freebies. Unless you want a full meal or alcohol, pretty much everything here is free for the taking. Nuts, cookies, espresso and water bottles. It's the little things in life, and the Porter Airport Lounge is great at the little things.

First time flying Porter Airlines, as well as in/out of Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ). There's a…read morepedestrian tunnel to walk to the other side. If you rent a car from Enterprise or National, you can take the ferry (duration: ~1m), which departs every 15m. Enterprise provided me with a free 1-way, prepaid ticket. https://www.billybishopairport.com/to-from/ferry/ Fast Wi-Fi -- 164 down, 200 up. Priority Pass: Aspire / Air Canada Cafe https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/canada/toronto-billy-bishop-city/ytz-aspire-lounge

(Traveled 09/15/25 MO @ 9:00am): A small regional airport operating on an island in the middle of a…read morecity! I recently traveled through Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) on a Porter Airlines to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). This was my first experience with this airport and honestly had no idea it even existed, as I've always traveled through Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Opened in 1939 as Port George VI Island Airport, then in 1990 renamed to Toronto City Centre Airport, and then in 2009 renamed to its current name of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport after the WWI Canadian pilot flying ace and WWII Air Marshal, William "Billy" Bishop. It served mostly short-hauled flights to destinations across Canada and the USA by Air Canada and Porter Airlines. To access the airport, there was a free-use pedestrian tunnel, ferry service, and of course by car. As of 2025, it was ranked Canada's 12th busiest airport, and has proven to be a viable option to Toronto Pearson International Airport, especially if your destination was Old Toronto. Would I consider Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for my next trip into Canada or Toronto specifically!? PURCHASE(S) Porter Airlines ($226.00CAD / $161.54USD): Purchased online as a partner with Alaska Airlines prior to my departing flight, I'll cover this with more details in a separate review. Market@416 ($32.89CAD / $23.59USD): A casual meal prior to my departing flight, I'll cover this with more details in a separate review. SERVICE Upon arrival, Customs and Security were a breeze especially since I only had one carry-on and a backpack, my digital ticket was safely on my phone, and all directional signage was straightforward. Upon departure, it was pretty much the same. The only people I actually dealt with were the usually stoic Customs Agents; otherwise, I was self-sufficient and didn't need any assistance. Getting in and out of the terminals was a very pleasant experience - thank you! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) There were parking structures with both short- and long-term options. However, this airport had a very good transit system that consisted of buses, taxi cab service, and Lyft or Uber stations. So, why would you park!? But, if you needed to park a vehicle, hourly rates up to a 2-hour maximum were about $5.00CAD per 20 minutes. Daily rates from self-parking to valet started from $35.00CAD and up. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A smallish-sized spacious airport with parking structures, one passenger terminal and an aforementioned convenient transit system! Once inside, easily marked directional escalators, stairs, bright electric lighting, a nice mix of natural lighting as you made your way through parts of the airport, minimal shops and reasonably-priced eateries along the way to your gate. Various advertisements and decorations hung from the walls which gave the place some color. Additionally, there was an exhibit, plane, and a statue, all with some historical significance. The walking aisles were wide and had signage in various languages. There were TV monitors throughout while announcements over the loudspeakers and the chatter of fellow travelers served as your background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. I liked to be unencumbered and unfettered, so the least amount of clothing, especially while I traveled through an airport the better! OVERALL Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) was a pleasant surprise due to easy navigation, all helpful smiling employees, and the simple ease of everything. The airport was limited in scope from the airlines it served to the dining and shopping options mainly due to its size, but what you had was more than sufficient and straightforward. Generally-speaking, the less time I spent at an airport the better. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $259.00CAD BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, although I didn't actually purchase anything at the airport itself, all businesses inside and outside accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Totally enjoyed our visit to the Library Bar inside the Fairmont Royal York…read more cocktails dessert atmosphere fun

For a very, very long time, I'd been reading about how Library Bar is one of the best cocktail bars…read morein the city. So it goes without saying that my expectations were extremely high for the place. We arrived just before our reservation time and were quickly shown to a comfy table near the entrance. It was a good spot for taking in the admittedly impressive ambiance. Obviously we both had to order the Birdbath Martini ("Quill Gin, House Vermouth Blend, House Orange Bitters, Lemon Oil, Olives and Pickled Onions"). And yeah, it's incredible. The tableside preparation was certainly an impressive sight, and the taste of the drink was superb. Definitely one of the best martinis in the city. For my main, I went with the Bay Street ("shaved prime rib, tobacco onion, horseradish aioli, grilled baguette, frites") and after an unusually long wait, the plate arrived to the table. I can't say I was super impressed. The meat is tender and flavorful, yes, but the bread is so plentiful and so crusty that it pretty much negated the sandwich's positive attributes. I ultimately wound up leaving most of the bread and eating the scant prime rib. The fries were quite tasty, at least. Far more problematic was the service. Our waiter was absent for much of our meal. Our water glasses were empty for most of our time in the restaurant, and he never showed up to ask us if we wanted another drink, which we certainly did. We each probably would've ordered a couple more cocktails had the guy not vanished. So yeah, the martini was indeed excellent. Everything else? Not so much.

Flora Lounge is an absolute gem…read more Recommended by a friend so I decided to come check this place out for happy hour. Great cocktail specials for just $10 during happy hour. The aesthetic of this place is phenomenal. To no surprise since this lounge is connected to the 1 hotel, and casa madera. Service was great as well. The server was very polite and always got down to the seating level to ensure we were heard. Will definitely come back for a relaxing time after a long day work.

The ambiance is great. Service is professional and timely. The lounge is located in an upscale…read morehotel and has beautiful decor

This is one of the best rooftop patios in the city. Making it even better is that they have an…read moreexcellent kitchen. This was our second visit in the last month. Sunsets are amazing. Both the indoor and outdoor dinning are advised. Menu has an Asian flair. We had the Tuna Tostadas and the superb Sichuan Lemon Calamari along with Big Plates (mains) Branzino and my favorite the Mushroom Pappardelle. Service is friendly and prices are fair. Margaritas are excellent. You can also rent the tower for private dinning. No view inside but a great space.

First off - the good news: the restaurant does have a good view of the eastern side of downtown…read moreToronto. There are outdoor tables as well as indoor (which has floor to ceiling windows for clear views). The breakfast portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. Here's the complaint: They advertise on their website that their brunch hours are 7am-2pm. https://www.thebroadviewhotel.ca/the-rooftop/ We were coming back on the ferry from Centre Island, and we wanted to take some visitors to the Rooftop for a quick lunch, to enjoy the view. When I called about 1pm from the ferry, the front desk person was very vague about the restaurant hours - pretty clueless. She tried to transfer me to the restaurant - but I was placed on hold for at least 4-5 minutes, and no one ever picked up. Once our ferry got back to downtown, I quickly hailed an Uber to take us to the Rooftop. When we hurried up to the restaurant by 1:30pm, the hostess unapologetically told us that they stop service at 1:30pm daily, and she couldn't offer us a table. When I told her that the website said brunch is served until 2pm, she dismissed that, and offered no apologies. This was a very frustrating experience. Despite the fact that the restaurant offers a good view, I will not be returning. BTW - we stayed at this hotel (Broadview Hotel) for 4 nights - I would give it a 3.5 star. Not likely to come back.

First of all the service here is impeccable. You will not find better service. This is a fantastic…read morevibe. The atmosphere is amazing. The ambience is top-tier and definitely have the tuna Nigiri. It is delicious but guaranteed you will have more than one of these drinks and you'll be happy that you did. I love it here. I wish I could stay.

During our weekend getaway in Toronto, we decided to visit the St. Regis for high tea at the Astor…read moreLounge, and we were truly impressed. The entire experience was excellent. After braving a particularly cold day in the city, we were seated promptly and offered blankets and a space heater to help us warm up while the tea was prepared--an offer we gladly accepted. They presented us with about twelve different tea samples, each with descriptions of their flavor profiles for us to read and smell before making our selections. Our chosen tea was accompanied by blueberry scones, a variety of finger sandwiches, and an assortment of small desserts. Everything was exceptionally prepared. We will definitely be returning!

Awful experience for my girlfriend and myself at Play Lounge. The staff was terrible. Our blonde…read morewaitress only cared to serve the men in the room and did it with a snobby attitude. I knew this place was going to be kind of trendy but wrongly assumed that they would have great food, cocktails and service. This place lacked all three. Thumbs down Play Lounge - we won't be back.

I don't know how to describe the experience I had here. The super creative drinks are a whole…read moreexperience! The ingredients on the menu ... first, they're creative. Second they're meant to be an experience. There are multiple parts and they're meant to be consumed to create the cocktail equivalent of the perfect bite. I had the Golden Honey Penicillin with its amuse bouche (corn cannoli) and burnt honey sherbet over snow covered with crispy panels (?)... this was to be alternated with the cocktail ... and it was to be savored because it was such a great combination of flavors and textures but also because there were spices being released from the ice cubes ... amazing doesn't describe the experience! Super comfortably dark ambiance and exceptional guidance from server. Forgot to add - wagyu beef tartare and smoked olives were delicious and satisfying sharables'

Visiting Toronto for the first time, I found myself here after someone had suggested this bar as a…read moremust visit. This place is on another level. The drinks are exceptional; they are well thought out and very creative. Depending on what you order, you may be getting a whole presentation/experience! I would highly recommend this place.

A classic Punk / Rock n Roll Bar in Toronto CA. Basically the CBGB's of that scene…read more It's been around since the early 1990's and is exactly what a spot like this should be. Very nondescript outside facade - no sign telling you what it is other than a small "BSC" (for Bovine Sex Club) painted near the door. Hard to miss though as the exterior is made up a punk rock style sculpture of rusted bikes & other assorted ephemera. The interior is similar, visually. Great sound system & chill vibes pervade throughout. Weirdly the stage is right in the entrance of the club, on your left, with a long bar along the right side, heading back. Great, crowd, great location in cool area with lots of restaurants & plenty of parking - both on the street up to 2 hours & extended parking for a flat-rate of CA$20 (~$14 USD) from 6:00pm until the next morning, just 2 blacks away.

The Bovine is a fantastic place that is the same today as it was decades ago. not only that, but it…read moreis also one of the cheapest pints that you can find. Now, are the taps dry? Maybe. Are the beer cans running out? It's possible. But, it's a dive in the way of the old dives. And the acoustics for bands are... not great. But they are a sign of what once was. Without attempting to try to present a front of a time long gone, The Bovine simply exists today as it once did in that time long ago, before Smokes stickers, before iPhones, back when people would just go to a bar to talk with those they didn't know the morning prior. Bring cash though, unless you're looking to make some big orders, because credit card is a minimum fifty-dollar spend.