Things to Do in South Core, Toronto Union Station is a key landmark in South Core, surrounded by new business and condominium towers. The area is expected to grow significantly, with a focus on modern development.
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The Monkey's Paw ★ 4.8 · 486
Funky store featuring rare & unique 20th-century printed items, with a used-book vending machine.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Dufferin Grove Organic Farmer's Market ★ 4.7 · 113
Sea Kings Fish Market Toronto ★ 4.4 · 237
Where to eat & drink in South Core
C’est What? Inc. ★ 4.5 · 3.6k· CA$20–30
Subterranean taproom offering comfort food plus dozens of craft beers, a whisky bar & board games.
Mon 4 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Wed 12 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
The Goodman Pub and Kitchen ★ 4.3 · 5.0k· CA$20–60
Trendy pub featuring a tap wall & weekend brunch, plus games, outdoor seating & water views.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 11 PM
De Mello Coffee ★ 4.6 · 1.2k· CA$1–10
Umbrellas decorate the ceiling at this industrial-chic cafe offering desserts & house-roasted beans.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 7 PM
The Old Spaghetti Factory ★ 4.4 · 14.1k· CA$20–30
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
Every day 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Ninetails Coffee Bar ★ 4.7 · 545· CA$1–10
Minimalist, light wood-accented cafe offering espresso & matcha plus French & Japanese pastries.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Balzac's Distillery District ★ 4.4 · 2.2k· CA$1–10
Relaxed local-chain venue serving artisanal coffees, baked products & sweet treats.
Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 7 PM
Fri 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 7 PM
At Origin Coffee ★ 4.7 · 502· CA$1–10
Arvo Coffee ★ 4.5 · 916· CA$1–10
Artisanal coffee drinks & light bites in a chic, brick-lined space with sidewalk seating.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 5 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM Planning time in South Core?
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1 C’est What? Inc. 2 The Goodman Pub and Kitchen 3 De Mello Coffee 4 The Old Spaghetti Factory 5 The Monkey's Paw 6 Ninetails Coffee Bar 7 Balzac's Distillery District 8 At Origin Coffee 9 Arvo Coffee 10 Dufferin Grove Organic Farmer's Market Ready to plan South Core? Turn these South Core picks into a day-by-day Toronto plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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