Toronto As Local started as a casual obsession — finding spots that actually feel like Toronto. The kind of places you stumble into, stay too long, and only tell your favorite people about.
We built this space for the ones who call Toronto home — or wish they did.
Toronto As Local is what happens when you love a city enough to wander without a plan.
We’re here for the morning matcha, the late-night fries, and every block in between.
We were tired of seeing the same “Top 10 things to do” lists that skip the real city — the one with tiny cafés tucked between art studios, vintage racks on Queen West, and food halls that feel like your friend’s kitchen party.
Here, we share the local spots, hidden gems, and everyday moments that make Toronto feel like home — even if you just got here.
Think of it as your friend with really good taste, who always knows where to go next.
Toronto As Local — because the best part of the city isn’t on the map.
