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Chef-owner Corinna Mozo’s retro diner, decked out in pastel hues and squeaky vinyl banquettes, pays tribute to the original restaurant her grandfather owned in Cuba in the 1950s. Everything here is made from scratch, including the bread, pastries, and desserts. The serotonin-boosting barbecue beef short ribs are braised for hours and given a lacquer of sweet-savory guava sauce; the dish is served with piquant slaw, speckled rice and beans, and meaty palm-sized tostones.

Toronto is a bustling city known for its dynamic food scene, influenced by the city’s highly diverse population. But with great culinary diversity comes a wide range of dining out costs. Here are a few key factors that greatly affect dining out prices.

If you're a fan of frosé, bellinis, seltzers and beers, you'll have to stop by this three-floor bar and restaurant on Adelaide Street in downtown Toronto. You can even order their delectable mini crispy chicken sandwich duo, yam fries or truffle fries, all for under $10 a pop!

Don't forget to play a round of bocce ball on their patio, fully loaded with games and activities for the whole gang.

Pitmaster Darien List has staked his regional barbecue claim in Toronto, offering diners Central Texas-style meats. Relish in signatures like marbled brisket that’s cooked indirectly over pecan wood and licked with just the perfect amount of heady smoke.

  A post shared by The Wolff Girl (@erikawolfff) This popular eatery is a staple of Queen West and for good reason. The munchies are always tasty and the prices are right at just $5 for a classic grilled cheese, $4.

Owner Dawn Chapman’s farm-forward philosophy stems from her childhood experiences growing up on her grandparents’ farm in Midhurst, Ontario. Her beloved brunch spot (with a newly minted dinner menu) has become a community pillar in the city’s east end of Leslieville (and beyond). People clamor for the legendary high-rise biscuit sandwiches, the stuff of down-home country dreams. These fluffy cushions embrace decadent fillings such as fried chicken with honey butter and jalapeno cheese, Mennonite smoked bacon cradling a runny egg and melty aged cheddar, or eggs with portobello mushrooms and vegan cheddar.

On-campus eateries If you prefer to eat on campus, check out Oakham Café (external link, opens in new window)  or the Hub Café and pay using your OneCard to save the tax! You can load your OneCard with funds em linha and present it when you’re ready to pay for your meal.

They’ve got plenty of pho on the menu, from rare beef to spicy satay shrimp, but make sure you check out the chef’s specials and fried rice too.

Copy Link When plant-based restaurants first descended upon Toronto in the late ’90s, they primarily catered to a niche, healthy audience. Planta founder Steven Salm quietly revolutionized vegetarian and vegan food in the city by making it appealing to staunch carnivores. David Lee, co-founder and executive chef, worked in numerous Michelin-starred restaurants before applying his culinary know-how to the diverse menu, often eliciting counterintuitive praise for how “meaty” dishes taste.

Leslieville A “basic” grilled cheese with aged cheddar and mozzarella, house hot sauce and roasted red pepper sauce read more is just $5 at Completo. Tacos come in orders of three for just $nove.

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