Top Best American Restaurants in Pickering

"There’s something about the buttermilk fried chicken and waffle combo that just works well. Every dish on the Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder’s Sunday brunch menu incorporates the exceptional barbeque cuisine the restaurant is known for, whether it’s paired with smoked meat or housemade bacon or sausage. Priced from $10 to $20, Stockyards favourites include the Dirty Bird (a boneless fried chicken breast topped with bacon and cheddar, a sunny side-up egg and gravy, served sandwiched between a Belgian waffle) and the classic Stockyards breakfast sandwich (a deep-fried poached egg with bacon or country sage sausage and aged cheddar on a buttermilk biscuit)."

"Out of all of the burgers, I have currently tasted, I would have to say that if you want a beefed up classic burger like The Stockyard’s Beast Style (their version of the Big Mac), it’s the most affordable at $7.50 (for a single patty. A double..."

"Always show up a little earlier, as this place is POPULAR!!!!. You may get caught in a lineup, but always 100% worth it."

"Donuts baked fresh daily, hand-cut fries, from-scratch onion rings—at Uncle Betty’s Diner it’s all about homemade. With a family-friendly vibe in a bright colourful space, this place also has an ice cream parlour attached. When: Monday closed; Tuesday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm; Thursday to Friday, 9:30 am to 8:30 pm; Saturday to Sunday, 8:30 am to 8:30 pmWhere: 2590 Yonge Street, Toronto"

"Known for their crispy hash browns, house-baked bread, and even smoking their own bacon, White Lily Diner doesn’t mess around. Using only fresh, locally-sourced ingredients in each dish — it’s no wonder people go crazy for this place. When: Monday to Tuesday closed; Wednesday to Friday, 8 am to 10 pm; Saturday to Sunday, 9 am to 10 pmWhere: 678 Queen Street East, Toronto"

"A charming interior with an eclectic menu would be one way of describing this relaxed diner. From baking their own bread and smoking their own bacon and salmon, White Lily Diner prides itself on serving quality, well-thought-through comfort food. Photo Courtesy: @DishedToronto"

"Lily Garden Chinese Restaurant welcomes parties and banquets, including: Birthdays, Family Gathering,Parties for all occasions. Chinese Food Restaurants, Asian Restaurants"

"Enjoy snacks from all over the world at this next delicious pick. The new Toronto pop-up is serving snacks from everywhere this spring. Their flavours are so authentic, you’ll feel like you’ve actually travelled to these destinations, not just tasted them!"

"A city is best experienced when traveling on foot and Toronto is surely no exception. Filled with its own blend of sights and sounds, the Ontario capital comes to life with its quirky museums, beautiful churches and unique architecture. The St. Lawrence neighborhood is one place where traveling on foot is very advantageous."

"The Gooderham Building is a neat historical building in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, and it makes for a chic background for our Instagram shots. It’s probably one of the most popular Toronto buildings on Instagram!. It’s also known as the Flatiron Building, and it’s a designated historic site here in Ontario."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user DXR used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Toronto has its own flatiron building in the form of the Gooderham Building on Wellington East Street. This prominent red-brick structure is a historic office building and was completed in 1892."

"The development of St. Michael’s Cathedral was thanks to Father Michael Power, who saw the need for a new building to serve a rapidly growing Catholic congregation. Toronto architect William Thomas designed St. Michael’s and John Harper led the project, which began in 1845. Bishop Power dedicated this English Gothic Revival style cathedral to St. Michael, but passed away before construction was finished."

"On Church Street in the Garden District of Toronto stands St. Michael’s Cathedral. Clad in tones of grey and brick, this cathedral stands solitary with its exceptional majestic appeal and timeless architectural pride. And why not, St. Michael's is the oldest temple in Toronto, dating back to the mid-19th century."

"» St. Michael’s Cathedral was built in the middle of the 19th century. The English New Gothic building was presented by architect William Thomas in 1865. Irish immigrants provided financial assistance."

"AKA the Pink Park – it brings a splash of colour to the otherwise boring beige concrete lining the city – it’s not hard to miss and can be found at 636 Fleet Street. (credit: @katiechoi_ / Instagram)"

"This small-batch ice cream shop consistently sells out of their delicious handmade flavours that include pandan, banoffee pie, oolong, ribena and mango. Just make sure you get there early enough in the day to get your hands on one of the scoops or pints."

"For stunning outdoor views, head to Scarborough Bluffs where lakeshore cliffs with cathedral-spire formations expose evidence of five glacial periods. Spanning 14km from Rosetta McClain Gardens to East Point Park, there are several trails that allow visitors to enjoy meadows, forests, beaches, wetlands and spectacular views across Lake Ontario. The highest section, grassy Cathedral Bluffs Park (65m), makes a great photo op."

"This is the Beaches – and the Bluffs are even further from downtown. Just for your reference!. If Woodbine Beach and the parks in that area weren’t enough, you could drive out to Scarborough (far east of the city)."

"Check out the scenic and gorgeous trails along the Scarborough Bluffs. These magnificent bluffs are along the shoreline of Lake Ontario Scarborough, you’ll want to make sure you have a camera for this one!"

"Machino Donuts is a vegan donut shop in Toronto open from Friday to Sunday. Their donuts look so delectable and come in an assortment of amazing flavors. It’s also possible to order letter donuts so you can spell out people’s names or words in donuts."

"A post shared by MACHINO DONUTS Vegan・Handmade (@machinodonuts). Another plant-based pick on today’s list has got to be the delicious vegan donuts available at Machino Donuts. These scrumptious creations are full of flavour."

"Okay, I lied: here’s another ice cream spot in Toronto, but it’s more about the doughnut cones here than the ice cream. Chimney cakes are a Hungarian pastry that’s crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and Eva’s makes them with all-natural and mostly organic ingredients. You can get chimney cakes on their own here, or get them decked out with ice cream and all the toppings!"

"Owners Justin and Kristin Butler first launched Eva’s Original Chimneys as a food truck in 2015. The family-run Toronto ice cream business was named after Justin’s grandmother who’s originally from Budapest. The duo’s Hungarian chimney cone concept (known as Kürtöskalács in Hungary or Trdelník in Czech), was such a success they opened a storefront in 2017 on Bloor Street West."

"Eva’s Original Chimneys has always been very vegan-friendly. Their chimney cones are naturally vegan, and they have vegan ice cream, too. Many cones are marked as vegan on the menu."