— EAST VILLAGE (DE)TOURS
FOR ARDENT FOODIES

Coffee, cocktails, sushi, seafood, pastries, ice cream, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, late-night eats…East Village serves up a never-ending feast for the foodie, with menus both local and international vying for your attention. Here are a few of the top eateries in the neighbourhood—make sure to bring a big appetite!

1 // CHARBAR

Brought to you by chefs Connie DeSousa and John Jackson, charbar features an open kitchen, Argentine parrilla grill, a rooftop patio, and tables dotted with Le Creuset platters. Located in the historic Simmons Building, this restaurant serves food that delights the palate and warms the heart.

2 // SIDEWALK CITIZEN BAKERY

Fresh-baked artisan sourdough, flaky pastries, titillating desserts, bold Mediterranean flavours—enjoy them all at this legendary counter-service breakfast and lunch spot at the Simmons Building. Presenting classic creations alongside innovative dishes, this menu treats your taste buds to a new adventure, every time.

3 // EIGHT

Treat yourself to a VIP experience at this exclusive eight-seat venue hidden away in NUPO. Enjoy a menu featuring local ingredients paired with the techniques and flavours of Canada’s multicultural mosaic.

4 // NUPO

A star of Netflix’s Final Table, Chef Darren MacLean presents his latest upscale concept in East Village. This Japanese-style restaurant maintains a focus on plant-based vegan and vegetarian cuisine alongside incredible sushi creations.

5 // CHIX EGGSHOP

The perfect neighbourhood breakfast and fried chicken joint, this fast-fine diner is inside the ALT Hotel, giving your morning that much needed boost with a menu of breakfast items both healthy and indulgent. As if that wasn’t enough, the restaurant also has a menu of innovative craft cocktails served all day!

6 // SOLEIL BISTRO & BAR

Bringing casual French cuisine to East Village, Soleil’s menu features a made-from-scratch assortment of delights using local, fresh ingredients, quality meats and produce—complemented by cocktails, craft beers, wines and martinis.

7 // PARLOUR ICE CREAM

Obsessed with local ingredients and unique flavour profiles, Parlour takes pride in hand crafting premium ice cream on site. The menu has all kinds of flavours—even some vegan specialties—served in their fresh house made waffle cones.