FLAVOUR

Old World ambience and the convenience of New World amenities merge effortlessly on this chunk of Danforth Avenue, which becomes GreekTown a few blocks east of the Bloor Viaduct. A wave of Greek immigration to the community in the early part of the 20th century is reflected in the Greek and Mediterranean-inspired restaurants, cafès, and bakeries that populate the main strip. If a few storefronts appear familiar, it may be because you’ve seen them before. Many scenes from the hit film My Big Fat Greek Wedding were shot on the Danforth.

GreekTown in Toronto starts few blocs east of the Bloor Viaduct and extends north and south, along Danforth Avenue in Toronto.
A wave of Greek immigrants in sixties and seventies settled here and began transformation of this sleepy and dull part of
Danforth Avenue, into a popular strip full of Mediterranean-Greek styled restaurants, cafes, bakeries, boutiques, travel agencies
and food markets.
GreekTown in was born. It is a miniature of
Greek Styled Culture and Charm in Toronto!.

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WHAT TO DO

The Danforth is a great place to look for things to feather your nest with the newest home furniture and accent pieces. If it’s designer duds for yourself, then the Danforth has designer boutiques as well as suits and accessories. Bridal shops and bridal accessory stores pop up frequently as do fine lingerie stores. Greek and Mediterranean restaurants -- from intimate, family-run establishments to large-scale dining emporiums -- dot the Danforth. There are numerous other flavours to sample including Cuban tapas, French, Thai, Japanese and Mexican.

GETTING THERE

Head along Danforth Avenue east to Chester Avenue and explore the Danforth to Jones Avenue.

Getting there is easy! Take the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Bloor subway line (exit Chester or Pape stations).

GreekTown Toronto - The Danforth