Must-Visit Places In The Leslieville Area Of Toronto, Canada

Eastside Social focuses on two things: coastal fare and beverages. Consequently, Eastside Social does two things really well: coastal fare and beverages. Cherie Stinson, of Restaurant Makeover fame, designed an interior that matches the food coming out of the kitchen. Brass, wood, and seaside ephemera evoke the ambience of small fishing towns, with boats returning to shore after a successful day in the ocean. The day’s bounty is prepared and cooked by chef Stefan Skeene and his team and is served fresh every time. Tuesdays and Wednesdays feature a social hour between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, where you can get six oysters for a reasonably cheap price. However, they go fast, so be sure to arrive early. Eastside Social’s new patio is covered by a latticework of lights and surrounded by tall fences and brick walls. These create a energetic communal space. It is a small oasis, perfect for good conversation and incredible food.

The Roy was the first Irish pub to open in Leslieville back in 2009. This ‘friendly local, owned by locals’ is exactly that: an inviting, kind, laid-back local. There are beers on tap both local and foreign, as you couldn’t have an Irish bar without Guinness and Irish whiskey — this should come as no surprise to anyone. Stumble in here with a few friends. Spend the night talking to strangers, singing songs with a pint raised to the rafters, and eventually rest on the red — always red — banquets. On Sundays, enjoy an unmissable prime rib dinner along with a wide selection of pub favorites. Embrace your inner Irish and head to the The Roy, a can’t-miss on any Leslieville excursion.

While strolling through Leslieville, it’s difficult to miss Completo, with its graffiti-tagged exterior and picnic tables filled with hungry patrons. Completo first opened in Kensington Market, before moving out east to Leslieville. This incredibly small take-out spot offers South American-inspired fare, with their signature item being the classic Chilean street sandwich known as the churrasco.Filled with steak, diced tomato, mayo, hot sauce and avocado, this delicious greatness is budget-friendly. The open kitchen allows you to watch as each ingredient is added to your perfectly crafted sandwich. These guys know what they are doing. Trust them. Other offerings include their popular steak and egg boxes, with a Latin American twist. A trip to Leslieville would just not be complete without Completo.