Planning on spending a day exploring the King West neighbourhood in Toronto?
King Street West is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Toronto, and there are plenty of fun and great things to do in the area.
It’s a very millennial-friendly neighbourhood, with tons of Instagram-worthy spots and cool places to visit!
From Instagrammable brunch spots to cocktails and pedicures, there are a bunch of different activities you can do in the trendy King West neighbourhood of Toronto.
If you’re looking for places to eat in the area, I’ve also got a blog post all about the best restaurants on King Street West!
Here’s my guide on the best things to do on King Street West in Toronto, if you’re planning on spending some time exploring the neighbourhood.
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Things to do in the Toronto King West neighbourhood
Grab an Instagrammable brunch at Oretta
Oretta is one of the cutest and most Instagram-worthy brunch spots in Toronto, and they’ve got a unique Italian take on brunch.
Their restaurant is absolutely gorgeous, with art deco-inspired walls and pink and gold touches everywhere.
If you’ve seen the show Workin’ Moms on Netflix, you might even recognize the restaurant in one of the episodes!
Attached to the restaurant is also a little café, where you’ll find Italian-style espresso coffees and artisanal baked goods on the menu.
It’s the perfect spot if you’re just looking for a quick little bite or espresso fix!
LOCATION: 633 King St W, Toronto, ON
Taste small-batch chocolate at SOMA Chocolate
In the mood to try some locally-made, small-batch chocolate?
Head over to SOMA Chocolatemaker on King West and pick a few fancy chocolates to taste.
From truffles to toffee, they have all kinds of delicious chocolatey treats worth trying.
If you’re visiting during the summer, they’ve also got some of the best gelato in Toronto!
They also have a location in the Distillery District that you can visit.
LOCATION: 443 King St W, Toronto, ON
Get your nails done at Majesty’s Pleasure
But first, manicures (and a cocktail, please).
Majesty’s Pleasure is a pretty-in-pink beauty salon that doubles up as a bar and café.
So yes, you can choose between cocktails or coffee!
Bring a gal pal and indulge in aesthetically-pleasing drinks and manicures for a pampered afternoon.
LOCATION: 556 King St W, Toronto, ON
Enjoy lunch at Wilbur Mexicana
If you’re a lover of tacos, you’re in luck.
Wilbur is one of the best taco spots in Toronto, and it’s located right by King & Portland!
The Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Bulgogi, and Baja Fish tacos are all my faves.
They’ve even got a fully stocked salsa bar for your choice of heat, whether you’re into strawberry-flavoured salsa or super spicy hot sauce.
Be sure to grab a bottle of Jarritos or a cup of their house-made agua frescas to help keep the spice down!
If you’re into Mexican food, be sure to check out my post on the best Mexican restaurants in Toronto.
LOCATION: 552 King St W, Toronto, ON
Play an escape room at Escape Manor
As a lover of puzzles, I’m always down to visit new escape rooms, and Escape Manor is located conveniently on King West.
You can choose between 6 different escape rooms, each allowing anywhere from 4 to 10 players.
Aside from their escape rooms, they also offer axe throwing and board games!
If you’re in the mood for a snack, you can even grab cocktails, local craft beer, and chef-inspired bites.
LOCATION: 383 King St W, Toronto, ON
Try a class at one of King West’s trendy fitness studios
Thanks to the younger demographic in the King West neighbourhood, you’ll find plenty of trendy fitness studios.
Try a bootcamp class at Fit Factory, a pilates class at elleTO, or a boxing class at Studio K-O.
Go café hopping at some cute King West coffee shops
Café hopping is one of my fave activities to do in Toronto, and there are some really cute coffee shops along King West.
Stop into Forget Me Not, Jimmy’s Coffee, and Shy Coffee for great cups of java and Instagram photo opps.
Taste local craft beer at Northern Maverick Brewing Co.
Enjoy elevated Canadian cuisine and craft beer at Northern Maverick.
They’re one of the best local craft breweries in Toronto, and they’ve got some incredible food on the menu as well.
Although they’re known for being a brewery, they’re actually one of my favourite restaurants in the city!
Feel free to grab a six pack at their retail store on your way out.
LOCATION: 115 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON
Sip on cocktails at Lavelle
Lavelle is a fancy schmancy rooftop bar in the King West neighbourhood, and they’ve got one of the best patios in Toronto.
Grab a cocktail, lay by the pool, and enjoy the swanky views of the Toronto skyline.
If you’re in the mood for some bar and club hopping, take a short walk over to Belfast Love Public House, Early Mercy, or Petty Cash.
LOCATION: 627 King St W, Toronto, ON
Play some ping pong at SPiN Toronto
If you’re not much of a bar or club person, skip Lavelle and come straight to SPiN for an action-packed night of ping pong.
It costs $58 an hour to rent a table, so you’ll want to bring a few friends to split the cost.
They’ve also got a few food options and an extensive drink selection if you’re in the mood for some late night bites and sips.
LOCATION: 461 King St W, Toronto, ON
Best things to do in the King West neighbourhood in Toronto:
- Grab brunch at Oretta
- Taste small-batch chocolate at SOMA Chocolate
- Get your nails done at Majesty’s Pleasure
- Enjoy lunch at Wilbur Mexicana
- Play an escape room at Escape Manor
- Try a class at one of King West’s trendy fitness studios
- Go café hopping at some cute King West coffee shops
- Taste local craft beer at Northern Maverick Brewing Co.
- Sip on cocktails at Lavelle
- Play some ping pong at SPiN Toronto
King West is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Toronto, and there are always new things popping up in the area.
It’s also a great neighbourhood to live in as a young person if you’re looking to move to Toronto!
What are your favourite spots and things to do in the King West neighbourhood of Toronto? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram!
More things to do in Toronto
If you’re looking for more fun things to do in Toronto, you might enjoy these posts:
- Exploring more of King West? Check out the best King West restaurants.
- Looking for more cool neighbourhoods? Visit the cutest neighbourhoods in Toronto.
If you’re looking for more Toronto neighbourhoods to explore, check out some of my other posts on the best things to do in various neighbourhoods:
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