Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Brampton

"Just down the road from the Gooderham is St. Lawrence Market, which has been a fixture in Toronto for over two centuries. Every week, more than 120 vendors set up shop, and their colourful displays bursting with the likes of organic produce, fresh-baked goods, homemade jam and Canadian cheeses are photo heaven."

"The Drake Hotel on Queen West has its own unique approach to hospitality, with casual cool vibes and an emphasis on art and design. This 19-room boutique hotel is more like a hub that celebrates the surrounding community and fun creativity. A former apartment building, the vibrant rooms look like they are home to a local art collector who loves high ceilings, custom furniture and decorated the place with quirky touches and vintage items."

"The Sky Yard located in the Drake Hotel was voted as one of the best rooftop bars in the world and it’s no wonder why. The walls are adorned with seasonally changing artwork, there are 360-degree panoramic views to enjoy, and of course, plenty of sunshine to soak up in the summer months. And if that patio is at capacity, check out one of the five other patios located in the Drake Hotel."

"Enjoy the most perfect aesthetic and dreamiest vibes on this rooftop patio at The Drake Hotel. This spot is the best places for after work drinks and snacks, plus there’s always amazing music, too!"

"Parkdale is home to Duggan’s Brewery, led by Michael Duggan who happens to be Canada’s most award-winning brewmaster over the last 15 years. They’re constantly brewing small batches of seasonal beers, but some on the regular roster include an Irish stout, German Pilsner, raspberry Weiss, hefeweizen and an American Pale Ale. Enjoy your beer in the expansive restaurant with a menu that changes seasonally, but is comprised of pub favourites like nachos and wings and smaller snacks to share."

"When Mill Street Brewery co-founder Mike Duggan set out on his own in 2007, beer lovers followed, and the award-winning brewmaster’s latest venture certainly hasn’t disappointed. You can find Duggan’s new signature classics on LCBO shelves, and its rotating lineup of specialty beers in house at the Parkdale brewery. Try: The No. 9 IPA, Duggan’s hallmark pale ale."

"Another little jewel of a park in Toronto is St. James Park. This hidden gem is sandwiched between towering buildings and the St. James Church you’ll find this lovely little sanctuary of green. Part of the park is set like an English garden park with a series of formal gardens, crisscrossing pathways, a gazebo, and a charming fountain."

"The restaurant is quiet about it, but the food here is entirely vegan. Rather than trumpet the politics of its choice, the kitchen modestly prepares food without animal products, surprising the palate with foraged moss, obscure grains, seaweed-extracted umami, and fermented vegetables. The menu also boasts wood-fired flatbreads, fancy mushrooms, and soup so creamy that it’s hard to believe it’s not made with butter."

"Avelo Restaurant, formerly called Awai, is an innovative, vegan, fine dining restaurant in Toronto. Avelo offers tasting menus in multiple courses (three, five, and eight courses) that continually rotate with the seasons. At the restaurant, they bake their own bread, make their own vinegars and preserves, and create their own vegan cheeses."

"A post shared by Avelo (@avelo.restaurant) on Sep 4, 2019 at 10:18am PDT. After whiling away the winter break, getting back to reality can be torture. Ease into the end of the holiday season with dinner at this charming vegan spot near Yonge and Bloor."

"Lisa Sanguedolce has been baking and piping up cakes under Le Dolci for more than 12 years. Find the Dufferin Street wholesale store fridge stocked up with mini versions of Eunice, the bakery’s popular unicorn-themed cake, and other sweet designs."

"The expertly created sweet treats from Le Dolci have been featured in magazines around the world. Order a custom cake or cupcakes with popular characters including unicorns, PAW Patrol, Pikachu and more. Vegan and gluten-free cakes are available."

"Head to Cabbagetown for cake flavours like funfetti and red velvet, filled with cream cheese, salted caramel, strawberry and more. Signature cakes include drippy cakes in nude chocolate or floral cascades. View this post on Instagram"

"A post shared by Velvet Lane Cakes Toronto (@velvetlanecakes) on May 31, 2020 at 2:46pm PDT. It looks supreme and tastes it, too. Doesn’t get much better than that."

"HCafe is a Japanese bakery serving up freshly-baked, traditional Japanese cheesecakes. It’s one of my family’s favourite dessert places in Markham – we love the taro Japanese cheesecake!. Their Markham location is located in Main Street Unionville neighbourhood, which is also one of the cutest and most Instagram-worthy spots in York Region 😉"

"Funnel Cake Express is a popular dessert restaurant in Toronto that specializes in serving theme park and carnival favourite, finger-licking-good funnel cakes. The shareable dessert features a crunchy and chewy donut batter, deep fried into a circular disk. The sweet treat is then topped with soft serve ice cream and a variety of toppings such as strawberries or crushed Oreos."

"19 Don’t wait for the CNE for a funnel cake fix—just head to this dessert shop at Yonge and Wellesley. The Bullet is a tangle of deep-fried dough, dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar and topped with a beautiful blob of sweet strawberries, a swirl of soft-serve and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. And it’s a personal-size treat, so you know what that means: no sharesies."