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Posted Mar 06, 2020
Looking for the best street food in Toronto? We've compiled a list of the most notable street vendors, summer pop-ups, takeaway windows and street food-inspired restaurants throughout the city. Being the cultural melting pot that it is, Toronto is home to a wide variety of street food options, often featuring unique, modern twists on traditional ethnic cuisines. From Japanese fried chicken to Trinidadian doubles, here are some of the city's most delicious street food options.
Kensington Market
707 Dundas St W
Gushi Japanese Street Food
Japanese
Focusing on Japanese-inspired street food, Gushi's original location is part of Market 707 (a series of shipping container food stalls near Kensington), but they've now expanded to Cabbagetown as well. Their crispy Japanese fried chicken comes in three tasty flavours, with a variety of sides and add-ons to round out your meal.
Gushi Japanese Street Food
Kensington Market
707 Dundas St W
Focusing on Japanese-inspired street food, Gushi's original location is part of Market 707 (a series of shipping container food stalls near Kensington), but they've now expanded to Cabbagetown as well. Their crispy Japanese fried chicken comes in three tasty flavours, with a variety of sides and add-ons to round out your meal.
Japanese
Markham
3160 Steeles Ave E
Heisei Mart
Part of the Japanese J-Town complex, this Markham grocery store is not just a shop to find speciality items, but is also a destination to find popular Japanese street food. A takoyaki vendor is usually found vigorously flipping the battered octopus balls right outside the shop's entrance.
Heisei Mart
Markham
3160 Steeles Ave E
Part of the Japanese J-Town complex, this Markham grocery store is not just a shop to find speciality items, but is also a destination to find popular Japanese street food. A takoyaki vendor is usually found vigorously flipping the battered octopus balls right outside the shop's entrance.
Roncesvalles
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Gold Standard
Breakfast & Brunch
This takeaway window in Roncesvalles whips up some of the best breakfast sandwiches the city has to offer. Who knew we needed pickles on our egg and cheese.
Gold Standard
Roncesvalles
385 Roncesvalles Ave
This takeaway window in Roncesvalles whips up some of the best breakfast sandwiches the city has to offer. Who knew we needed pickles on our egg and cheese.
Breakfast & Brunch
The Annex
252 Dupont St
Madame Boeuf and Flea
American
From the Rose and Sons team, Madame Boeuf is a summertime endeavour that doles out no-frills cheeseburgers, onion rings, hot dogs and chilli cheese fries. Located behind Bar Begonia, this pop-up is the ultimate backyard barbecue.
Madame Boeuf and Flea
The Annex
252 Dupont St
From the Rose and Sons team, Madame Boeuf is a summertime endeavour that doles out no-frills cheeseburgers, onion rings, hot dogs and chilli cheese fries. Located behind Bar Begonia, this pop-up is the ultimate backyard barbecue.
American
Dundas West
707 Dundas St W
Nantana Thai Food and Desserts
Thai
The king of street food, this quintessentially Thai spot is part of Market 707 (a series of shipping container food stalls near Kensington).
Nantana Thai Food and Desserts
Dundas West
707 Dundas St W
The king of street food, this quintessentially Thai spot is part of Market 707 (a series of shipping container food stalls near Kensington).
Thai
Ossington
248 Ossington Ave
Kungfu Dawg
This tiny outdoor stall on Ossington is known for their elevated take on Toronto's traditional "street meat" carts. The artisanal hot dog stand is headed by Stephen Payne -- former charcuterie manager at Parts and Labour -- who shows serious commitment to both quality meat and ingredients.
Kungfu Dawg
Ossington
248 Ossington Ave
This tiny outdoor stall on Ossington is known for their elevated take on Toronto's traditional "street meat" carts. The artisanal hot dog stand is headed by Stephen Payne -- former charcuterie manager at Parts and Labour -- who shows serious commitment to both quality meat and ingredients.
Koreatown
675 Bloor St W
Kevin's Taiyaki
Japanese
Hidden inside P.A.T. Central Market, a Korean speciality grocery store near Bloor and Christie, this stall cooks up crispy fish waffles filled with creamy custard or red bean, which are adored by fans across the city.
Kevin's Taiyaki
Koreatown
675 Bloor St W
Hidden inside P.A.T. Central Market, a Korean speciality grocery store near Bloor and Christie, this stall cooks up crispy fish waffles filled with creamy custard or red bean, which are adored by fans across the city.
Japanese
Bayview and Leaside
1701 Bayview Ave
Indian Street Food Co.
Indian
Although it's technically a full-on restaurant, this Indian destination in Leaside mimics the street food experience with wooden walls, loud music, bright colours and food trolleys. The menu covers a variety of classic Indian dishes and tapas, for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Indian Street Food Co.
Bayview and Leaside
1701 Bayview Ave
Although it's technically a full-on restaurant, this Indian destination in Leaside mimics the street food experience with wooden walls, loud music, bright colours and food trolleys. The menu covers a variety of classic Indian dishes and tapas, for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Indian
feasTO
Chinese
Canada's first dumpling-dedicated food truck travels around Toronto during the warmer months to dish out juicy pork, shrimp and chicken dumplings to the lunchtime crowd. Check their social media to stay updated on where they are!
feasTO
Canada's first dumpling-dedicated food truck travels around Toronto during the warmer months to dish out juicy pork, shrimp and chicken dumplings to the lunchtime crowd. Check their social media to stay updated on where they are!
Chinese
Downtown
505 University Ave
Nobs'
Sandwiches
This "street meat" truck on University prides itself on serving juicy meat-stuffed sandwiches -- and absolutely no hot dogs! Steak, chicken and ribs are done on the grill and served in a wrap or atop a fluffy bun.
Nobs'
Downtown
505 University Ave
This "street meat" truck on University prides itself on serving juicy meat-stuffed sandwiches -- and absolutely no hot dogs! Steak, chicken and ribs are done on the grill and served in a wrap or atop a fluffy bun.
Sandwiches
Manipura
Indian
This food trike makes plant-based Trinidadian doubles, a typical street food from Trinidad consisting of a chewy "bara" (a chickpea-based fried flatbread) stuffed with fillings like curried veggies and tofu, potatoes, chutney and hot sauce.
Manipura
This food trike makes plant-based Trinidadian doubles, a typical street food from Trinidad consisting of a chewy "bara" (a chickpea-based fried flatbread) stuffed with fillings like curried veggies and tofu, potatoes, chutney and hot sauce.
Indian
St James Town
606 Sherbourne St
Seoul Food Take-Out
Korean
Located just across the street from Sherbourne station, this little takeout window serves up generous portions of fresh, authentic Korean dishes like curry, bulgogi and bibimbap.
Seoul Food Take-Out
St James Town
606 Sherbourne St
Located just across the street from Sherbourne station, this little takeout window serves up generous portions of fresh, authentic Korean dishes like curry, bulgogi and bibimbap.
Korean
St. Lawrence
93 Front St E
Buster's Sea Cove
Seafood
Originally housed in the St. Lawrence Market and now with two additional spots in the Financial District, Buster's serves up fresh seafood to order, including crab cakes, clam chowder, lobster rolls and fried fish sandwiches.
Buster's Sea Cove
St. Lawrence
93 Front St E
Originally housed in the St. Lawrence Market and now with two additional spots in the Financial District, Buster's serves up fresh seafood to order, including crab cakes, clam chowder, lobster rolls and fried fish sandwiches.
Seafood
Kensington Market
69 Kensington Ave
Seven Lives
Mexican
Tucked away in a tiny Kensington Market storefront, Seven Lives is a quintessential Toronto joint offering up ultra-fresh and flavourful tacos like carnitas, fried fish, spicy chicken and octopus, plus deliciously chunky guac and chips on the side. Grab an order and find a bench or nearby park to enjoy.
Seven Lives
Kensington Market
69 Kensington Ave
Tucked away in a tiny Kensington Market storefront, Seven Lives is a quintessential Toronto joint offering up ultra-fresh and flavourful tacos like carnitas, fried fish, spicy chicken and octopus, plus deliciously chunky guac and chips on the side. Grab an order and find a bench or nearby park to enjoy.
Mexican
