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Where to eat in Leslieville Toronto

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Dining Out Done Right: Where to get a good breakfast/lunch/dinner

in Leslieville

As more restaurants return to business, TO Times is taking a tour of the city highlighting the best places to enjoy a meal in your favourite neighbourhoods.

Why it is called Leslieville

Leslieville is one of Toronto’s most chic and diverse areas. Home to some of the best restaurants in the city, this area is the perfect spot to enjoy fine dining or a casual meal on the go. Leslieville was a gardening epicentre in Toronto as it began as a small village in the 1850s, and revolved around the Toronto Nurseries owned by George Leslie (1804-1893) and sons, after whom the community is named. Most of Leslieville’s residents were gardeners or were employed at one of the brick-making factories in the area. Leslie’s home at Queen and Leslie no longer exists but the general store remains on Queen east of Jones Avenue.

Breakfast

Cornflake Crusted French Toast with local berries topped with cinnamon sugar, ricotta and berry syrup. great way to start your day at The Green Wood in Leslieville. photo via Instagram

Start your day in Leslieville at The Green Wood in the heart of Leslieville. The perfect place for bacon and eggs or a vegan option. Try the Tofu Scramble featuring roast cauliflower, avocado, oven dried tomato paired with sourdough. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cornflake Crusted French Toast. This delectable breakfast choice includes french toast with local berries topped with cinnamon sugar, ricotta and berry syrup.

The Green Wood

1402 Queen Street East

Hours:

Monday, Wednesday-Friday 9AM-9PM

Saturday-Sunday 9AM-9PM

Brunch served daily until 4PM

www.eatgreenwood.com

Brunch/Lunch

For a hearty lunch in Leslieville the much loved Le GDL Burger from Gare de l’Est brasserie. photo via Instagram

After a morning of hard work at the office, take a break for lunch or a business meeting in the intimate setting of Gare De L’est. Enjoy the tastes of authentic Parisian cuisine,in a modern French brasserie. Get business done while enjoying Le Burger GDL made with ground Ontario chuck topped with Marie-Rose sauce, raclette and sliced pork belly. If lunch on the go is your only option, try the crepes stuffed with seasonal vegetables and accompaniments paired with beurre blanc.

Gare De L’est Brasserie

1190 Dundas Street East

Hours:

Brunch 10am to 3pm Sunday through Saturday

Dining room Sunday to Thursday 5pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday 5pm to 11 pm

www.gdlbrasserie.com

Dinner

Maple Leaf Tavern sits in the former Hotel Maple Leaf in a stunning historic building built in 1910. photo via Instagram

Finish a day of shopping in one of Toronto’s most trendy neighbourhoods with a stop at Maple Leaf Tavern. Nestled in the heart of the Leslieville, Maple Leaf Tavern sits in the former Hotel Maple Leaf in a stunning historic building built in 1910. This storied tavern features classic ‘Meal Kits’ to go or enjoy moonlight on the patio where you can dive into a 20 ounce ribeye steak with tarragon butter.

If you are looking for something lighter, try the pressed cuban sandwich featuring roast pork, and smoked ham.

Maple Leaf Tavern

955 Gerrard Street East

Hours

Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 9pm

Friday and Saturday 4pm to 10pm

Sunday 4pm to 9pm

www.mapleleaftavern.ca

Dessert

Kiddie, Regular and Large cups area available at all four Ed’s Real Scoop locations, a Toronto favourite for 20 years. Photo via Instagram

Enjoy the final days of summer at Ed’s Real Scoop. With four locations across the city, Ed’s Real Scoop has been a Toronto favourite for 20 years. With dozens of delicious ice cream flavours to choose from, Ed’s the perfect spot to cool down on a warm summer night. Have a special occasion? Ed’s offers cookie and pie creations are made with fresh, homemade ingredients that will melt in your mouth.

Ed’s Real Scoop

920 Queen Street East

Hours

Wednesday to Monday 1pm to 9pm

www.edsrealscoop.com

story by Sarah McGoldrick

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