Best restaurants in Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a vibrant, and diverse Toronto neighbourhood, popular with tourists and locals alike. Not only is it home to fruit markets and shops, but it’s full of restaurants serving up some of the city’s best food. There are coffee shops to sit and people watch, and Mezcal bars to kick back with your friends. Here are the best options in Kensington Market. [Photo of Otto's Doner]
Seven Lives
69 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2Tacos are on the menu at Seven Lives and the specialty is Baja-style. The fish tacos are so popular that there is usually a line-up out the door! Everything is made in house, including spicy salsas you can add to your taco.
Otto's Doner
256 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L9Otto’s Berlin Doner brought a classic German street food to Canada. Selling mainly kebab sandwiches, the menu is simple with only a few items. This spot is licensed, so the doner is best accompanied with a German beer.
Grey Gardens
199 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4Toronto restaurateur Jenn Agg has been making headlines over the past year and one of those reasons is located in Kensington Market! Her third restaurant endeavor, Grey Gardens, is a wine bar that marries a special occasion venue with a casual drop-in. You can expect Agg’s signature no nonsense menu.
Torteria San Cosme
181 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L9Torteria San Cosme transports you to Mexico City with its take on a Mexican street food stand. There is no taco in sight because it only serves tortas, sandwiches served in soft telera bread. You can also grab churros, antojitos and more.
Moonbean Coffee Company
30 St Andrew St, Scarborough, ON M1M 3H2Moonbean Coffee is one of the more well known coffee spots in Kensington Market. Part of its draw is the fact that it’s the type of place where everyone knows your name. The staff knows that great service and selection of coffee is key in running the perfect local coffee shop.
El Rey Mezcal Bar
2A Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J7A Mezcal bar at its finest, El Rey Mezcal serves authentic cocktails and Latin American cuisine. A Grant van Gameren spot, the venue brings all the colour of Kensington Market into the decor. The brightly coloured walls and vibrant atmosphere is all part of the charm at El Rey.
Toronto Popcorn Company
147 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L9A quick snack is a necessity while you’re walking through the streets of Kensington Market, and what better snack is there than popcorn? The Toronto Popcorn Company has brought popcorn to a new level of sophistication, offering loads of unique and seasonal flavours. You can grab a small bag or a bucket to share.
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