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The Most Instagram-Worthy Foods to Try in Toronto
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Posted Aug 06, 2021
The Most Instagram-Worthy Foods to Try in Toronto
Written By
Posted Aug 06, 2021
Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram and were completely floored by a photo? Maybe it was something delicious-looking, like a fat slice of pizza with cheese oozing and bubbling all over? Or perhaps it was something so creative like a rainbow coloured poutine that had the most polarizing debate within the comments section?
Whether you're willing to admit it or not, Instagram has changed how many people look at food. As more people scroll through the app, the constant demand for new food trends, restaurants, pop-ups and unique dishes is becoming increasingly popular. With that, some foods across the city offer some of the coolest dishes out there for the Gram.
Here are some of the most Instagram-worthy foods to try in Toronto.
Financial District
325 Bay St
King's Cake from Louix Louis
French
Undeniably the most decadent dessert in the city, the King's Cake, composed of 13 layers of chocolate cake, buttercream and a sprinkling of gold flakes is worth the post on the feed.
King's Cake from Louix Louis
Financial District
325 Bay St
Undeniably the most decadent dessert in the city, the King's Cake, composed of 13 layers of chocolate cake, buttercream and a sprinkling of gold flakes is worth the post on the feed.
French
Chinatown
59 Cameron St
Dr. Pepperoni from Maker
Pizza
Splashed across any Toronto food feed, Maker's pizzas are no strangers to Instagram. Between the leopard-spotted crust and generous amount of curled pepperoni, the pie is likely to garner a few likes.
Dr. Pepperoni from Maker
Chinatown
59 Cameron St
Splashed across any Toronto food feed, Maker's pizzas are no strangers to Instagram. Between the leopard-spotted crust and generous amount of curled pepperoni, the pie is likely to garner a few likes.
Pizza
Alexandra Park
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Lemon Meringue Pie from Aloette
French
Perfectly pillowy dollops of meringue kissed with a torch put the finishing touches on this show-stopping lemon meringue dessert from Alo. A mainstay on the menu, there's a reason this dessert has become a signature.
Lemon Meringue Pie from Aloette
Alexandra Park
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Perfectly pillowy dollops of meringue kissed with a torch put the finishing touches on this show-stopping lemon meringue dessert from Alo. A mainstay on the menu, there's a reason this dessert has become a signature.
French
King West
101 Portland St
Mafalde ai Funghi from Gusto 101
Italian
Easily one of the more iconic pasta dishes available in the city, the Mafalde ai Funghi lives up to its fame.
Mafalde ai Funghi from Gusto 101
King West
101 Portland St
Easily one of the more iconic pasta dishes available in the city, the Mafalde ai Funghi lives up to its fame.
Italian
Liberty Village
70 Fraser Ave
Synonym Toast from School
Breakfast & Brunch
Thick challah with cream cheese frosting and a generous sprinkling of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is easily one of the most recognizable brunch dishes in the city.
Synonym Toast from School
Liberty Village
70 Fraser Ave
Thick challah with cream cheese frosting and a generous sprinkling of Cinnamon Toast Crunch is easily one of the most recognizable brunch dishes in the city.
Breakfast & Brunch
Bloordale Village
1281 Bloor St W
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana from Sugo
Italian
This piled-high spaghetti from popular Italian American restaurant Sugo is a must-try and a guarantee for snapping an enticing pic for your feed.
Spaghetti all'Amatriciana from Sugo
Bloordale Village
1281 Bloor St W
This piled-high spaghetti from popular Italian American restaurant Sugo is a must-try and a guarantee for snapping an enticing pic for your feed.
Italian
Scarborough
4020 Finch Ave E
H.K. Style Lobster Tower from Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
Seafood
Having been visited by media outlets and celebrities around the world, this Chinese seafood restaurant on Finch and Kennedy offers an extravagant meal centred around a massive vertical tower of deep-fried lobster chunks that go anywhere from four to fifty pounds of lobster! Bring a team to help you.
H.K. Style Lobster Tower from Fishman Lobster Clubhouse
Scarborough
4020 Finch Ave E
Having been visited by media outlets and celebrities around the world, this Chinese seafood restaurant on Finch and Kennedy offers an extravagant meal centred around a massive vertical tower of deep-fried lobster chunks that go anywhere from four to fifty pounds of lobster! Bring a team to help you.
Seafood
Scarborough
6758 Kingston Rd
The Big Slice from Lamanna's Bakery
Italian
If you have never heard of Lamanna's Bakery, know that they do outrageous slices of pizza. But it's not all in the name of aesthetics; the food is as good as it looks. No matter how massive and heart-attack-inducing it sounds.
The Big Slice from Lamanna's Bakery
Scarborough
6758 Kingston Rd
If you have never heard of Lamanna's Bakery, know that they do outrageous slices of pizza. But it's not all in the name of aesthetics; the food is as good as it looks. No matter how massive and heart-attack-inducing it sounds.
Italian
Little India
226 Greenwood Ave
Mind Blowing Chicken Sandwich from Maha's
Egyptian
Aptly named as you can't believe how crazy this "sandwich" is. Maha's does excellent Egpytian brunch cuisine, including this sandwich. One of the few sandwiches where no one will shame you for using a knife and fork.
Mind Blowing Chicken Sandwich from Maha's
Little India
226 Greenwood Ave
Aptly named as you can't believe how crazy this "sandwich" is. Maha's does excellent Egpytian brunch cuisine, including this sandwich. One of the few sandwiches where no one will shame you for using a knife and fork.
Egyptian
Downtown
205 Dundas St W
Cookie Monster from Fugo Desserts
Dessert
This iconic cone has popped up on many feeds throughout the years. Two scoops of cookie monster ice cream, mini Chips Ahoy!, and an Oreo cone make up this specialty cone that looks similar to the famous Sesame Street character that it's named after.
Cookie Monster from Fugo Desserts
Downtown
205 Dundas St W
This iconic cone has popped up on many feeds throughout the years. Two scoops of cookie monster ice cream, mini Chips Ahoy!, and an Oreo cone make up this specialty cone that looks similar to the famous Sesame Street character that it's named after.
Dessert
Unicorn Poutine from Enchanted Poutinerie
The Unicorn Poutine is one of the most polarizing dishes in this guide. There are fans who love and swear by how delicious and beautiful the poutine is with the melding of blue, white and red.
Unicorn Poutine from Enchanted Poutinerie
The Unicorn Poutine is one of the most polarizing dishes in this guide. There are fans who love and swear by how delicious and beautiful the poutine is with the melding of blue, white and red.
Yonge and Eglinton
2651 Yonge St
Watermelon Ice Cream from Milkcow
This soft-serve dessert is one of the most visually appealing things to grace Instagram. Can anyone show me a more refreshing thing to order on these hot summer days?
Watermelon Ice Cream from Milkcow
Yonge and Eglinton
2651 Yonge St
This soft-serve dessert is one of the most visually appealing things to grace Instagram. Can anyone show me a more refreshing thing to order on these hot summer days?
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from The Burger's Priest
American
There are many burger joints opening up but don't forget one of the OG's making monstrosities like the legendary Four Horseman. They take two panko-crusted portabellos, two beef burgers and cheese and sandwich it between two grilled cheese sandwiches.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from The Burger's Priest
There are many burger joints opening up but don't forget one of the OG's making monstrosities like the legendary Four Horseman. They take two panko-crusted portabellos, two beef burgers and cheese and sandwich it between two grilled cheese sandwiches.
American
Entertainment District
928 college St
Nashville Ice from Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken
Comfort Food
It's no secret that Nashville hot chicken is popular but have you ever tried it with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and hot honey before? You get that spicy hot kick from the chicken and the instant cooldown from the ice cream.
Nashville Ice from Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken
Entertainment District
928 college St
It's no secret that Nashville hot chicken is popular but have you ever tried it with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and hot honey before? You get that spicy hot kick from the chicken and the instant cooldown from the ice cream.
Comfort Food
Liberty Village
85 Hanna Ave #104
Mrs. Biederhof's Wild Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes from Mildred's Temple Kitchen
Breakfast & Brunch
So simple, yet so beautiful. The blueberry pancakes are Mildred's claim to fame and quite possibly why the wait times can be over an hour-long on the weekends.
Mrs. Biederhof's Wild Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes from Mildred's Temple Kitchen
Liberty Village
85 Hanna Ave #104
So simple, yet so beautiful. The blueberry pancakes are Mildred's claim to fame and quite possibly why the wait times can be over an hour-long on the weekends.
Breakfast & Brunch
King West
601 King St W
Singapore Slaw from Lee
Asian
This signature slaw from chef Susur Lee is quite a sight to behold. All 20 ingredients are nestled carefully atop each other and finished with a salted plum dressing. Be sure to snap a picture quickly before the server tosses it tableside for you.
Singapore Slaw from Lee
King West
601 King St W
This signature slaw from chef Susur Lee is quite a sight to behold. All 20 ingredients are nestled carefully atop each other and finished with a salted plum dressing. Be sure to snap a picture quickly before the server tosses it tableside for you.
Asian
King East
107 King St E
Caesar from Score On King
Pub
Caesars are just as Canadian as it comes, but this spot on King takes it up a notch. They stack their Caesars with anything from burgers and sandwiches to chicken wings, brownies and even a whole plate of nachos!
Caesar from Score On King
King East
107 King St E
Caesars are just as Canadian as it comes, but this spot on King takes it up a notch. They stack their Caesars with anything from burgers and sandwiches to chicken wings, brownies and even a whole plate of nachos!
Pub
Leslieville
1168 Queen St E
Detroit-Style Pizza from Descendant
Pizza
One of the pioneers for Detroit-style Pizza in the city, Descendant Pizza in Leslieville still makes some of the best 'za in the city with perfectly crunchy but chewy square slices of heaven. Did I mention that the cheese pulls are absolutely insane?
Detroit-Style Pizza from Descendant
Leslieville
1168 Queen St E
One of the pioneers for Detroit-style Pizza in the city, Descendant Pizza in Leslieville still makes some of the best 'za in the city with perfectly crunchy but chewy square slices of heaven. Did I mention that the cheese pulls are absolutely insane?
Pizza