Merchants of Green Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

1. Merchants of Green Coffee

9.0
2 Matilda St, Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · Riverdale · 20 tips and reviews

Joel D.Joel Duff: Awesome spacious environment to work by wifi. Shhhh. A local hidden gem in Riverside.

Durand J.Durand Jarrett-Amor: Great environment for relaxing with a great cup of coffee or for getting some work done. A nice hidden gem!

Dasha K.Dasha Kova: favorite coffee shop / hidden gem in the city

Sushi 930 is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

2. Sushi 930

7.8
930 King St. W (at Strachan Ave), Toronto, ON
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Sheryl S.Sheryl Sakys: Tiny hidden gem with the freshest sushi in the city. Pricey but totally worth it. Take out only. Had sushi #8 & seafood salad.

Dickson L.Dickson Lee: Tomo is a really funny guy. And one of the best sushi places around. Definitely a hidden gem.

Lissa D.Lissa Daniels: Best hidden gem! Sushi is perfect and Tomo is a hoot. Maybe 2 seats, so it's a place to take out.

Jimmy's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

3. Jimmy's Coffee

8.7
107 Portland St. (btwn Adelaide St. & King St.), Toronto, ON
Coffee Shop · Fashion District · 91 tips and reviews

Zach L.Zach Lytwyn: cozy environment... great coffee... hidden gem

Peter P.Peter Parker: A hidden spot with a great patio. Good place to escape the Queen St and King St crowd, and re-energize. They serve a really good Americano too!

Dan B.Dan Brown: Jimmy's Coffee is a hidden gem in the queen and king west area. Along with great coffee, they also carry some sweets if that's you're thing. Not much seating, so have your meetings elsewhere.

Philosopher's Walk is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

4. Philosopher's Walk

9.0
(University of Toronto), Toronto, ON
Park · University · 16 tips and reviews

Fatih K.Fatih Kuran: A hidden gem in the middle of the city👍🙏 have short walk or sit for a while to chill out 🎈

Alex P.Alex Palmer: A hidden gem of a park! Always quiet and lovely, especially during the summer.

Katherine T.Katherine Thompson: Beautiful place to sit and enjoy lunch or read. A nice break from the hustle.

John & Sons Oyster House is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

5. John & Sons Oyster House

9.0
56 Temperance St. (at Bay St.), Toronto, ON
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 11 tips and reviews

Metro NewsMetro News: This hidden spot in a laneway is a great spot to unwind after a day of work on Bay Street. Stick to what they do best: the apps and drinks. Try the oysters or the swoon-worthy tuna tartare trio. Read more.

Rory C.Rory Capern: Everything on the menu rocks - but a hidden gem here is the Burger. I don't take this stuff lightly, and I'd put this burger up against anything I've had in Toronto

Kyle N.Kyle Newsome: Love Rodneys but the original one on King has my favorite sauces for seafood

Foxley Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

6. Foxley Bistro

9.2
207 Ossington Ave (Dundas), Toronto, ON
Asian Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

FouFou DogFouFou Dog: A hidden gem in the city. I agree, the cod with truffle oil is amazing! Must try

The T.The Taminator: Artic char has everything, all flavour and all texture. Hands down one of the best hidden gem in town.

Inna G.Inna G: Great scallops and dumpling. Amazing service

Scarborough Bluffs is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

7. Scarborough Bluffs

8.7
Scarborough, ON
Beach · 25 tips and reviews

MarvinMarvin: A real hidden gem in Scarberia. Beautiful place to have a picnic; place to meditate or run by the gorgeous water.

Fred K.Fred Ksco: Good for a light outdoors walk and relax, great views too.

Kimberley O.Kimberley Ong: How to get to the bluffs? Drive to the end of Cecil Crescent. Once you find the children's playground, walk as far as you can into the park hop over the fence, and be rewarded with this epic view.

Huevos Gourmet is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

8. Huevos Gourmet

8.9
2888 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Etobicoke, ON
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

MAV V.MAV V: Awesome hidden gem on lakeshore Blvd West. Highly recommend and will be back. Food was great and nice atmosphere.

Dale J.Dale Jeffries: Excellent alternative to Dundas Diner. Loved the breakfast burrito and the eggs benedict done Mexican! Dark Roast coffee was excellent.

Lindsay M.Lindsay MC: Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and breakfast burrito!

Riverdale Farm is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

9. Riverdale Farm

8.7
201 Winchester St (at Sumach St), Toronto, ON
Farm · Cabbagetown · 26 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Burns: The single largest hidden gem for families in Toronto. Weekends offer kids classes, milking cows, lamb sheering, etc. Great way to spend an afternoon if you have kids.

Jeremy B.Jeremy Barker: Be sure to visit before Mayor-elect Rob Ford finds out the city is subsidizing livestock and letting people in FOR FREE!

Carolyn C.Carolyn Coles: One of the best kept secrets in Toronto! Free admission, charming setting and lots of cute animals to see (goats, donkeys, chickens, horses, pigs, turkeys and more). Grab a snack at Park Snacks after!

Rosetta McLain Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

10. Rosetta McLain Gardens

8.6
Park · 7 tips and reviews

Nicole B.Nicole Burley: Lovely hidden gem - well kept charming gardens

RONA D.RONA DE LA ROSA: Nc place.. Good for taking pictures der

Ridab D.Ridab Diab: Quite relaxing and nice park. Don’t forget to bring peanut 🥜

Caffino is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

11. Caffino

7.8
1185 King St W (at Fraser Ave), Toronto, ON
Italian Restaurant · Liberty Village · 16 tips and reviews

OneMethodOneMethod: is a hidden gem of a restaurant. Tucked behind Shoeless Joes just off King St, this spot is great for short lunches or long dinners. The Penne alla Vodka is tasty.

Simon V.Simon V: Excellent food and always great service. Truly a hidden gem.

Emily D.Emily Dixon: One of the best risottos I've ever had!

Hole in the Wall is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

12. Hole in the Wall

8.7
2867 Dundas St W (at Keele St), Toronto, ON
Bar · The Junction · 34 tips and reviews

Paul B.Paul Bazinet: Great draft selection, they have cask which I awesome, and it looks great. A hidden gem!

NuffNuff: Cozy, narrow spot with nice snacks (gravlax!) and drinks. Slide up in a booth.

Shera E.Shera Everett Singh: Whoever thinks the bartender is lousy, the draft selection is awful, and this is the worst bar in Toronto knows nothing about service, beer or bars. What an asshole! This bar is awesome!!

The Rectory Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

13. The Rectory Cafe

7.1
102 Lakeshore Ave. (on Ward's Island), Toronto, ON
Café · Centre Island · 36 tips and reviews

SabeenSabeen: A hidden gem with a beautiful tree covered patio by the water. Fresh and delicious food options - the salmon tostada was great! Try the homemade ginger ales for a refreshing change!

Wasim H.Wasim Hossain: Great hidden gem on the island!

Monica C.Monica Cullen: Hidden gem if you take the ferry to Ward's island. It is a great little oasis with friendly service, outdoor seating and local brews.

Completo is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

14. Completo

8.8
5 Coady Ave (at Queen St E), Toronto, ON
Latin American Restaurant · Leslieville · 15 tips and reviews

Steve Z.Steve Zanetti: Hidden gem in Leslieville

Noura S.Noura S.: Great spot for a quick bite. The grilled cheese sandwich is amazing 😍 the chips and avocado was so fresh (made to order) beautiful outdoor seating area under a big tree shadow 🌳🌳

TausTaus: Cash only. Or order ahead on Ritual ($5 off your first order). The chorizo sandwich is to die for.

Cabbagetown Brew is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Toronto.

15. Cabbagetown Brew

8.2
552 Parliament St., Toronto, ON
Café · Cabbagetown · 7 tips and reviews

Peter M.Peter Marrello: Nutellaccino is amazing!! Probably the nicest hidden gem of a coffee shop in the hood. A Must!

Darren Y.Darren Yi: Espresso Romano "Orange Peel" Amazing ! A must try !

sunny E.sunny E: The chairs are so comfy =) there's also free wifi! Simply ask for the password.