To say that we were blown away would be an understatement- the only place that compares to this is…read morethe Granville Island market, but imagine that place on steroids. The number of vendors is enormous and the choice of meats - beef, chicken, pork, fish, lamb, you name it they have it. They had food stalls that had 50 person line ups. Lots of great reviews on the web for a number of these places and it didn't matter what you were looking for - fruits, veggies, bread, seafood, sandwiches, soups, homemade pasta..... if it isn't here it hasn't been invented or you don't need it. We loved this place. I wish Ottawa could support something like this.

It's fun to walk around the St Lawrence Market, all two floors of it, just taking it all in. Heads…read moreup that, despite Toronto being a huge immigrant city (50% of its population not born in Canada), ethnic foods are not well represented at the market. But still, this is an exciting place to explore. One of my favorite shops was Mike's Fish Market, which had an incredible variety of smoked fish on display. I was especially attracted to the smoked artic char, but at $50/pound? Even in Canadian dollars, that was intimidating. Oh well, I thought, I will just content myself with a bagel and lox from St Urbain - all the reviews I had read raved about it. So I got in the very long line, and waited and waited and despaired. If you are like me, after a while you start to feel the indignity. Then I had a brilliant idea. I went back to Mike's and asked for four slices of artic char. The price: $8 and change. Then I went to one of the bakeries and bought a Montreal bagel for 0.98c. I found a place at one of the group tables, and made my own bagel and lox! It came to about the same price as I would have paid at St Urbain's, and, although it did not come with the fixings, I had the premium fish I had been lusting after. I am a bit of a purist when it comes to smoked fish - who would want to murder its taste with cream cheese anyway?

If you have an afternoon to spare and want to explore a neighborhood on foot, then Kensington…read moreMarket is your place. It is the most walkable neighborhood, full of independent shops, nearly dilapidated houses being still lived in, and brightly colored alleyways. The 'backstreet' vibe shifts to thrift-store/flee market vibe into food street within minutes. There is always more to discover and explore when you are done exploring. An afternoon is well-spent at Kensington market.

Ok, so I was not entirely sure what to expect here, I pictured in my head a marketplace with a…read morebunch of trinkets and shiny things to peddle to tourists. What it actually is, is a small neighborhood of fantastic little boho shops, restaurants and cafe's. There is artwork all over the place, on buildings, for sale in yards, featured in most of the shops. It is just so relaxing, and a great way to destress, just walking around this area, talking to people, popping into shops and enjoying some coffee. I highly recommend adding this stop when visiting the city, public transportation has stops all close enough to easily get here and enjoy your day!

Newish Farmer's Market downtown. It's located in the roundhouse park in the summer and inside Bay…read more10 in the winter. Local vendors and produce. A much needed addition to the area.

Thursday market, had a chance to visit during my lunch break. Lined up about 10-15 minutes for the…read moreTexas burger, $7.50, lots of condiments on the side. The burger itself was actually quite good, would recommend. In terms of other vendors, theres not a ton of choices. There was Paella for $13 but the size and taste were not very good. I saw lots of people with lemonade. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies available. Box of raspberries for 7$ and were delicious! Overall, would recommend if you're craving a good burger or some fresh fruit. Otherwise, would probably look elsewhere.

This market started again last Thursday and is every thursday, throughout the summer. There is…read moredifferent musical entertainment each week and a good variety of vendors. fresh bagels, cheese, roasted soya beans and coffee are standard with me, plus corn later in the year. I do find the vendors do not change much year to year and the size stays about the smae. If you work downtown around Metro Hall, then it's definitely worth the walk over.

Came here on a Saturday for the farmers market which was a bustling and joyous moment. They are…read morefilled with various local vendors, including section for cooked foods (so many different vendors), fresh vegetables, meats and also desserts. We grabbed some food for the stalls and picked a spot to sit outside. Theres a lot of spaces to sit, scattered around the farmers market. They also have reusable plates and utensils which I like better than paper or other containers. Look for the orange bins to put them away after your done. The outdoor market is also pet-friendly. We brought our dog here and were surrounded by other dogs in the market. There is also a flower and garden goods area which you can explore. They also have an area dedicated to children - very family friendly. Washrooms are indoor and relatively clean and easy with step stools for kids. Paid parking is avail but can get busy and expensive. Theres also ttc bus that stops here and a shuttle bus from a Broadview station as well. I particularly enjoyed the trails in the area. Great for talking a walk after eating and shopping and enjoying the wildlife. There's various birds and herons(idk?) here too. Such a great spot close to the city that has a bit of everything for everyone. Come on the weekend for the farmers market, check their website for dates and times.

Fabulous atmosphere, space and multi-use capability. One of the best locations I have been to in…read moreToronto for an outdoor/hybrid music experience. Hoping to return soon!

Chicken tenders are pretty good. Light batter with a nice crisp. It is relatively slow but the food…read morewas cooked fresh. Good variety of dipping sauces.

Solid and like many others have mentioned, very comparable to Raising Canes in the US. I do however…read morewish they provided more sauce with their boxes! One measley sauce is nowhere near enough for all the fries and 3-4 tenders. Worth a try nonetheless!

The MilkUP post-to-pay pop-up that took place between Sept 9 to Oct 2 on Queen St. W. (near…read moreBathurst) is Ontario's first pop-up featuring local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs where they've created limited-edition milk-inspired goodies for everyone to take home. All items are complimentary where you pick up your favourites, post on social media (Instagram, Tik Tok), and take your pick-me-ups home. The MilkUP pop-up does require all guests to show proof of vaccination (2 doses + 14 days), fill out a contact tracing and COVID screener online, as well as follow the MilkUP Instagram page. I was surprised by all the safety protocols in place but I did see people who were not able to enter due to a variety of reasons. Due to pandemic restrictions, were was a capacity limit of 25 people. I opted to drop by the MilkUP pop-up on a Friday at around 10:30am before it opened at 11am. I should have known better because there was already a long line all the way on Bathurst when I arrived. Making a split second decision, I decided to wait in line. I was able to enter the pop-up at noon after waiting in line for 1.5 hour. Once you enter, you are asked to take your complimentary tote bag, cap, and tshirt along with some other items from different sections. You are only allowed to take 1 item per section. There is also a space where you get to customize either your tote, cap or tshirt with one of their patch designs. There were a variety of local business I was familiar with - Ruru Baked (they had the peaches n cream ice cream!), Milky's Coffee (different flavoured milks), Kwento cheesecakes, Milk2Go, and Cops Doughnuts. I picked up goodies from those places as well as snapped a few pictures within the space. There is also an upstairs portion for more pictures. When you are ready to leave with your items, there are staff at the door to check your items where you show them your post on social media. Once that's done you are good to go with your free items! Interesting concept , I certainly thought it was pretty cool to have a pop-up like this. However, do be prepared to wait in line outside.

I love this place always a good pick for us when in Toronto there is such a great variety of food…read morethere's something for everybody! We've tried just about every restaurant here and they're all pretty great overall! Prices are solid too can't ever go wrong here!

Great options in a stylish space. I could do with more sunlight, but there's a nice outdoor patio,…read morewith an airstream serving additional options as well. I wish some of the outlets didn't close so early as I'm a late lunch eater. But I'd also recommend not snoozing on the drink specials at the bar.

Tried their salad bar, and was actually fairly impressed with the food options! Be forewarned that…read moreit can all get to be quite pricey, as they charge based on weight (per 100g). I opted for a mixed green and arugula base, topped with avocado, some shrimp, grilled salmon, and a bit of fruits and superfood salad. It was so filling! Overall, the food was quite tasty. I particularly enjoyed the citrusy shrimp. The salmon was a little over cooked, while the spicy squid salad just tasted weird. I appreciate the variety, however, and may be back to try the other ready made salad varieties!

It was a strong wind current that led me to discovering another farmer's market today. The strong…read morewinds made eating my lunch a challenge; eating and trying to keep my skirt from flying over my head isn't an easy task to do. I decided to search for a nearby, somewhat windless sanctuary and I discovered a farmer's market at Brookfield Place. Formerly known as BCE Place, this farmer's market is tiny compare to the one at Bay and Adelaide. It's nestled in the small courtyard (called the Garden Court) that faces Front Street and it only has four vendor tables full of produce and baked goods. - Table 1: artisanal breads and baked goods like strudels (apple and blueberry) - Table 2: various fruits and vegetables like berries, zucchinis, tomatoes, onions, potatoes - Table 3: cold cut meats like salamis, pepperonis, mini pepperoni sticks, huge dog bones (?!), olive oils, artisanal breads - Table 4: more fruits and vegetables I noticed plastic bags with the Foodland Ontario logo on them so most likely, the organization is behind this endeavour. According to the Brookfield website, the vendors are all local farmers. But I wondered about the authenticity of how local the produce was when I saw a few boxes of mangoes being sold. Hmmm... In any case, if you're nearby and need a groceries without paying the middle-man, come here. They're open every Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, until the end of September 2010.