Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Old Toronto, Ontario: Beef Tendon
This guide turns TORONTO CANADA - KENSINGTON MARKET & CHINATOWN from vagabrothers into a practical food map with 3 saved spots around Old Toronto and Toronto. The mapped places include a convenience store, a discount store, and a market. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
The Vagabrothers enjoyed stepping away from the slick downtown business district to explore Toronto's multicultural and alternative neighborhoods with a local guide. They were particularly impressed by the international diversity of Kensington Market and the quirky, bargain-filled atmosphere of the iconic Honest Ed's department store. The trip culminated in a successful film premiere at Buffer Fest and a deeper appreciation for the city's foodie culture.
What this map is good for
- Planning a convenience store stop or short itinerary in Old Toronto.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Kensington Market
Market in Kensington Market, Toronto, ON M5T, Canada, Toronto, ON M5T, Canada - Honest Ed's
Discount Store in 581 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 0B2, Canada, Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Lucky Discount Variety Store
Convenience Store in 1064 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6H 1M6, Canada, Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- beef tendon
- coffee
- tea
- scone
Experiences captured
- premiered a film at Buffer Fest
- walked through Toronto's Chinatown
- explored vintage shops in Kensington Market
- visited Honest Ed's department store
- rode the Toronto subway
- visited Yonge-Dundas Square
- met with fellow YouTuber Megan Boni
- dined at a Vietnamese fusion restaurant
Planning notes for Toronto
Toronto is the capital of the province of Ontario and the most populous city in Canada. The location was inhabited by Indigenous peoples, including the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabeg, for over 10,000 years before European settlement. Established by the British as the Town of York in 1793.
Must-try foods nearby
- Peameal Bacon Sandwich
Widely considered Toronto's signature dish, this sandwich features thick-cut back bacon that has been wet-cured and rolled in cornmeal. - Jamaican Beef Patties
Reflecting Toronto's deep Caribbean roots, these flaky, turmeric-tinted pastries filled with spiced ground beef are a city-wide staple. - Sushi Pizza
A true Toronto original invented by Chef Kaoru Ohsada at Nami, this fusion dish consists of a deep-fried rice patty topped with slices of salmon, tuna, or crab, avocado. - Butter Chicken Roti
This unique 'East meets West Indies' fusion was popularized in Toronto. It features rich, creamy North Indian butter chicken wrapped inside a large, flaky Caribbean dhalpuri roti. - Bannock (Indigenous Frybread)
Representing the city's Indigenous culinary heritage, bannock is a traditional flatbread often fried to a golden crisp.
When to go: The best time to visit Toronto is from May to September, when the city is most vibrant with outdoor festivals, patio dining, and pleasant temperatures ranging from 17°C to 27°C (63°F–80°F). While summer (June–August) offers the best weather.
Local tips
- Use a PRESTO card or tap a credit/debit card for seamless travel on the TTC, GO Transit, and the UP Express airport train.
- Stand on the right side of escalators and walk on the left to allow commuters to pass efficiently.
- Expect to tip between 15% and 20% at sit-down restaurants, as gratuity is rarely included in the bill.
- Practice 'door-holding' etiquette by keeping the door open for the person behind you, a common local social norm.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Toronto is hosting six matches at the newly expanded Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), featuring the FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York and The Bentway.
- Toronto Tempo: The city's first-ever WNBA team begins its inaugural season at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in May 2026.
- Lassonde Art Trail: Canada’s first permanent outdoor art park is opening in the revitalized Port Lands, featuring 15 public art sites along a 4.2km trail.
Official tourism resource
Destination Toronto is the official destination marketing organization for Toronto, promoting the city and its historic neighborhoods to visitors worldwide.
Planning questions
Where did vagabrothers eat in Old Toronto, Ontario?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Old Toronto, Ontario.
What are the must-try foods in Old Toronto, Ontario?
Creator picks from the video include beef tendon, coffee, tea, scone. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.