Jim’s Restaurant – 897 Queen Street East – (416) 463-6535

In the ever-evolving landscape of Leslieville lies a greasy spoon that has been around forever. Jim’s Restaurant has the self-proclaimed “Best Westerns” in the city… one of the many reasons why this place is here to stay. Their Western Sandwich ($3.99) is indeed outstanding. Made with three eggs, it appears on about half of the patrons…

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United Bakers Dairy Restaurant – 506 Lawrence Ave West (416) 789-0519

United Bakers Dairy Restaurant is a bustling family joint. Tucked away at the back of the Lawrence & Bathurst Mall, they specialize in serving dairy (no meat other than fish is available on the menu). Their well-priced and generous portions mean that there’s lots of food to share, lots of food to doggybag, and little…

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Square Boy – 875 Danforth Avenue – (416) 461-2571

This well-known Danforth burger joint originally opened as a drive-in in the ‘60s. Square Boy has been serving-up amazing fast food ever since. Recently renovated, it’s now only the prices that seem to be stuck in the past. Their Homemade Cheese Burger is 8oz of Greek-spiced chuck, served up with all the trimmings for $4.25…

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Albany Gourmet Pizza – 222 Lansdowne Ave – (416) 533-7300

Though there are a lot (and I mean a lot) of great places to get pizza on College Street, Albany Gourmet Pizza ranks right up there as one of the neighborhood’s best (certainly for delivery). Tucked away in the No Frills parking lot where College meets Dundas, Albany Gourmet Pizza has 5 great delivery ‘Zas…

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Kom Jug Yuen – 371 Spadina Ave – (416) 977-4079

If you’re looking for a great, cheap Chinatown takeaway (and aren’t a vegetarian), you’ve got to drop in on Kom Jug Yuen. One block south of College on the east side, this gem is open 11am until 1am (minimum) every night of the week. When I first met my wife, she happened to live about…

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