kensington market is the place to be for street food in toronto
Every city has its district where times seems to have stood still. Full of vintage stores, cafés with food from all over the world and a casual bohemian vibe. The Kensington Market neighbourhood in the centre of Toronto is one of those districts. It personally reminded me a little of Camden Lock in London. You can find so many specialty stores and tokos, but also lots of hotspots to have a coffee or something to eat. Are you a lover of vintage, than this is the spot for you just like the Parkdale neighbourhood. During the summer these vintage stores hang out their clothes outside and that really gives you the feeling like you’re strolling around on a market through all the narrow alleys. The place to be for lovers of street food and vintage!
Seven Lives
12 X cafés and restaurants in kensington market in Toronto
- Seven Lives Tacos Y Mariscos
- The Moonbean Cafe
- Jimmy’s Coffee
- Urban Herbivore
- Banh Mi Nguyen Huong
- Café Pamenar
- The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles
- Dumpling House
- Hibiscus
- Grey Gardens
- El Rey
- FIKA Cafe
Tip: check out our top list of the 17 best restaurants in Toronto!
5 X (vintage) shopping in kensington market in Toronto
- Courage My Love
- Vintage Depot
- Pretty Freedom
- Kali Vintage (2 Kensington Avenue)
- Urban Catwalk
Tip: also check out our blog including the best concept stores in Toronto!
Toronto Travel Tips
>> THIS IS HOW YOU’LL GET THERE: Jet Airways offers daily flights from Amsterdam to Toronto from € 402,-. You’re there in a little over 8 hours! During my last trip I flew in their Première Class and the food was honestly so good. Absolutely recommended if you love Indian food like me!
>> THIS IS WHERE YOU’LL STAY: Toronto has several nice neighbourhoods where you can stay, but if you’re more into the trendy areas the district around Queen Street West and Ossington Ave is recommended.
– Drake Hotel: without a doubt the most trendy hotel in Toronto. With a mere 19 rooms and an amazing rooftop bar where you can have a drink after a day in the city.
– Shangri-La: if the budget isn’t an issue then staying in the Shangri-La can’t go wrong. Even if it’s only because they have a Momofuku restaurant here!
Happy travels!
TIP: discover more hotspot addresses and travel tips in my books DE AMSTERDAM CITY GUIDE & WANDERLUST!
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WITH LOVE,
ANNE
