Frosh nosh around downtown universities (9.9 km)
Details
Attendance policy is enforced for this hike. See below for details.
It's back to school as we wind through all the universities in downtown. The largest of which is the University of Toronto, serviced by 5 subway stations and boasts a wealth of architectural styles: Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, Georgian, Victorian, Brutalist, Modern, and more. It's a tourist attraction in its own right. We'll then swing by OCAD and end at TMU.
At the periphery of these universities, one can find clusters of restaurants catering to students and staff. This hike goes through the main ones and some hidden spots. The focus will be on cheap or reasonably-priced places.
At the end of the hike, there is an array of excellent restaurants to choose from: Korean deep-fried meats, raw marinated crabs, Japanese bar snacks, and Northeastern Thai grilled meats.
Highlights
- Matt Cohen Park (depart 2pm)
- Toroast / Robarts Library
- Colleges in University of Toronto / Hart House
- Koerner Hall / ROM / Gardiner Museum
- Bloom Cafe / Bao House / Gyoza&Go
- Cha Cheng Tealato (depart 3:07pm)
- Whitney Block / Ontario Legislature / Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
- Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
- The Self Ramen Bar
- Faculty of Architecture
- Robert Street Cookies / Fresca Pizza
- Corner Crepe Co / Mexi-Pak FusionTaco / Heval Cafe
- Polish Combatants Association / George Brown House
- J&G Fried Chicken / Kati Thai Gelato (depart 4:12pm)
- St. Patrick's Church / AGO / OCAD
- Manpuku / NaiNai / Bao Bao Dim Sum
- Maki Mart / Big Belly
- Butter Baker
- TMU Student Learning Centre / World Food Market
- Devonian Pond / The Image Centre
- Afro's Pizza
- Som Tum Jinda / Katsuya / Gebang Sikdang (arrive 5pm)
Neighbourhoods
The Annex > University of Toronto > Bay Street Corridor > Discovery District > Chinatown > Grange Park > Garden District
Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dCmi4OQRE7QvMMpPi0y7z6dj7xairg0&usp=sharing
How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.
We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. See the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.
Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.
Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.
See our About section for more info.
Attendance policy
Please check in with an organizer when you arrive. 24 hours before the hike, we'll note who is on the confirmed list. Those that don't show up will be marked as no-show. Repeat offenders will be banned. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend.
If you got off the waitlist less than 24 hours before the event, you won't be considered a no-show.