The best date spots in Toronto at every single subway stop

Life in this city means being spoiled for great date ideas.

Toronto residents are right on the doorstep of so many wonderful things to do: from amazing restaurants, to cool cafes, to beautiful parks, to hilarious comedy. In fact, there is so much on that sometimes it can be hard to make a decision about where to go next.

Luckily, EliteSingles is here to help. They’ve made a map that showcases some of their favourite Toronto date ideas – filtered by subway station (yes, all 69 of them!). This way, if you like to date in the heart of the city, you’re never more than 10-15 minutes from your next adventure.

What to do in Toronto (and how to choose!)

We made our map with certain rules in mind. One; all dates must be a walkable distance from each subway stop. Ideally, this means a 5-10 walk from platform to destination (15 minutes at the absolute most).

Two; all dates must be genuinely great destinations. To decide what makes an idea great, we went with popularity – at the time of writing, every date idea mentioned scored an average of 4 stars or higher when its rankings on Yelp, TripAdvisor and Google Maps were averaged. (OK, so we had go with a 3.8/3.9 for Scarborough and North York!).

Finally, we wanted some diversity in our date ideas. Toronto has already seen bar maps and restaurant maps, and we’ve picked date ideas before, but now we have a map that showcases date ideas for all tastes and budgets, (colour-coded for your convenience!). Simply click the subway map below to locate the best date idea in your part of Toronto, or read on to find out more about each spot.

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Line 1: Yonge-University Line

Downsview: Le Monmatre* (3.9). Good for: French elegance, romance
Wilson: Forget Me Not Cafe (4.4). Good for: Vietnamese/pho dishes, relaxed dates
Yorkdale: Silver City Cinema (4). Good for: Movie nights, group dates
Lawrence West: Ristorante Boccaccio* (4.2). Good for: Italian charm, food/wine parings
Glencairn: Doug’s Public Kitchen (4.6). Good for: Brunch, vegetarian/vegan dining
Eglington West: Bi Bim Bap (4.4). Good for: Korean stone bowl cuisine, relaxed dining
St Clair West: El Fogon* (4). Good for: Peruvian food, comfortable romance
Dupont: Spadina Museum (4.5). Good for: Canadian history, beautiful surroundings
Spadina: Rasa* (4.5). Good for: Innovative cuisine, tasting menus
St George: The Roof Lounge (4.3). Good for: Toronto skyline views, elegant cocktails
Museum: Royal Ontario Museum (4.3). Good for: Natural history, Friday Night Live events
Queen’s Park: Queen’s Park (4.2). Good for: Wildlife spotting, outdoor ambience
St Patrick: The Art Gallery of Ontario (4.5). Good for: Art collections, architecture
Osgoode: PAI* (4.4). Good for: Northern Thai cuisine, buzzing atmosphere
St Andrew: Second City Toronto* (4.4). Good for: Improv comedy, fun group dates
Union: Steam Whistle Brewing (4.5). Good for: Brewery tours, beer tasting
King: St Lawrence Market (4.5). Good for: Fantastic food, people watching
Queen: Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre* (4.6). Good for: Live theatre, elegant architecture
Dundas: RISE Espresso (4.8). Good for: Quality coffee, casual first dates
College: Infuse Cafe (4.8). Good for: Tea innovation, relaxing
Wellesley: bar Volo (4.2). Good for: Craft beer, patio drinks
Bloor-Yonge: Dessert Lady Cafe (4.2). Good for: Macarons, take-out gelato
Rosedale: Black Camel (4.5). Good for: Pulled-pork, picnic-in-the-park supplies
Summerhill: Boxcar Social (4.8). Good for: Coffee by day, craft beers by night
St Clair: Nove Trattoria* (4.5). Good for: Italian cosiness, pasta/gnocchi dishes
Davisville: Balsamico Ristorante* (4.4). Good for: Relaxed Italian elegance, fresh pasta
Eglington: Absolute Comedy* (4). Good for: Stand up comedy, fun group dates
Lawrence: Alexander Muir Gardens (4.2). Good for: Garden tranquility, pretty surrounds
York Mills: Auberge du Pommier* (4.3). Good for: French sophistication, elegant romance
Sheppard-Yonge: Nomé Izakaya* (4). Good for: Japanese tapas, fun izakaya atmosphere
North York Centre: Toronto Dance Salsa* (4.7). Good for: Fun dates, new dance moves
Finch: Pastel Creperie (4.2). Good for: Shaved ice in summer, waffles in winter

Line 2: Bloor-Danforth Line

Kipling: St James’s Gate (4). Good for: Live music, pub atmosphere
Islington: Black Angus Steakhouse* (4). Good for: Steak dinners, classic surroundings
Royal York: The Monk’s Kettle (4.4). Good for: Craft beer, cosy dining
Old Mill: Etienne Brulé Park (4.5). Good for: River walks, winter sports
Jane: Coffee Tree Roastery (4.3). Good for: Own-roast coffee, organic food
Runnymede: Baka Gallery Cafe (4.1). Good for: Patio dining, brunch
High Park: High Park (4.5). Winter activities, nature walks
Keele: The Mugshot Tavern (4.3). Good for: Comfort food, local beer
Dundas West: Revue Cinema (4.7). Good for: Arthouse cinema, classic films
Lansdowne: Propeller Coffee (4.6). Good for: Pour-over coffee, casual dates
Dufferin: Grey Tiger (4.5). Good for: Vegan treats, quirky cocktails
Ossington: Northwood (4.2). Good for: Relaxed charm, drinks list
Christie: Chistie Pits Park (4.3). Good for: Picnics, ice skating
Bathurst: Snakes and Lattes Annex (4.1). Good for: Board games, rainy days
Spadina: Rasa* (4.5). Good for: Innovative cuisine, tasting menus
St George: The Roof Lounge (4.3). Good for: Toronto skyline views, elegant cocktails
Bay: Philosopher’s Walk (4.3). Good for: Outdoor strolls, public art
Bloor-Yonge: Dessert Lady Cafe (4.2). Good for: Macarons, take-out gelato
Sherbourne: Sfizio Pizzeria & Winebar (4.4). Good for: Italian, Napoletana pizzas
Castle Frank: Little Shmiddy’s* (4.5). Good for: Slow-cooked meats, intimate dining
Broadview: Broadview Espresso (4.5). Good for: Lattes, casual dates
Chester: Avli (4). Good for: Greek cuisine, welcoming atmosphere
Pape: Mezes (4.1). Good for: Greek/Mediterranean, lively setting
Donlands: Marvel Coffee Company (4.5). Good for: Decadent baking, tasty coffee
Greenwood: The Wren (4.5). Good for: Soul food, local craft beer
Coxwell: Local 1794 (4.3). Good for: Elevated pub food, cocktails/craft beer
Woodbine: Viking Bakery (4.5). Good for: Icelandic baking, sweet treats
Main Street: Grumbels Deli (4.3). Good for: home cooking, imported nibbles
Victoria Park: Dentonia Golf Course (3.9). Good for: Active dates, something different
Warden: Warden Woods (4.7). Good for: Woodland walks, outdoor activity
Kennedy: Good Luck Chinese Restaurant (4.1). Good for: Hakka Chinese, casual dining

Line 3: Scarborough Line

Kennedy: Good Luck Chinese Restaurant (4.1). Good for: Hakka Chinese, casual dining
Lawrence East: Kennedy Bowl (4). Good for: Interactive fun, group dates
Ellesmere: Johnny’s Shawarma (4.2). Good for: Take-away food, casual lunches
Midland: Ni Ji Sushi (4.1). Good for: Japanese delicacies, green tea ice cream
Scarborough Centre: Canyon Creek (3.8). Good for: Steaks, Honey buttered rolls
McCowan: Cineplex Scarborough (4). Good for: Movie nights, group dates

Line 4: Sheppard Line

Sheppard-Yonge: Nomé Izakaya* (4). Good for: Japanese tapas, fun izakaya atmosphere.
Bayview: Il Fornello Bayview (3.8). Good for: Cheery Italian, welcoming atmosphere
Bessarion: Paradise Farms Bistro (3.8). Good for: Farm-to-table meat, casual dining
Leslie: Betty Sutherland Trail (4.5). Good for: Outdoor dates, nature hikes
Don Mills: SilverCity Fairview Mall (3.8). Good for: Movie nights, group dates