Best & Cool Bars in Pickering

"Fitting right into its location in the vibrant Queen Street West neighborhood, The Drake, which opened in 2004, has become a hub of Toronto art, design, and food. You’ll feel the energy the moment you walk into the former apartment building, where original granite floors, exposed brick, and other historical touches live alongside vivid murals, green leather seating, vintage stereos, and pieces from a rotating art collection. There's always something happening here, from DJs on the rooftop to live bands at Drake Underground, the hotel's performance space."

"This is a popular name when it comes to best lounges in Toronto. All the hype is in fact worth it!. The Drake Underground is a multi-faceted performance venue with incredible sound system."

"A global menu is served at this sexy rooftop restobar on King West where you can see the skyline for days."

"Flame-seared sushi is the star of the menu at Miku, where elements of French and Italian cuisine also complement Japanese cuisine. Using the same Aburi At Home app as Aburi Hana, Miku has an extensive menu to choose from. Bespoke tiers piled with hot appetizers, sushi, sashimi, or maki rolls range from $50 to $85, while sushi platters, which include anywhere from 14 to 52 pieces range in price from $26 to $77."

"Flame seared sushi, also known as aburi sushi is Miku Toronto’s speciality. They provide an extensive menu with a variety of platters and meal kits, to create the sushi experience at home. Available for delivery via Uber Eats."

"This Vancouver transplant is one of the hands-down most impressive sushi spots in the city. As if the menu wasn’t swoon-worthy enough, the high ceilings of the stunning dining space will take your date’s breath away."

"This Distillery District restaurant specializing in Latin American cuisine has a reputation for its all-season patio complete with 25 heaters and a giant fire pit."

"You can even bring your pup along when you hit this next patio. The dog-friendly spot is both a bar and a cafe. So no matter what time of day it is, they’ve definitely got you covered."

"Heaters are placed centrally on this patio in Leslieville so all guests can enjoy their radiant glow. Affordable draft beer and cocktails also make for a nice liquid blanket."

"Try some smørrebrød at the Drake Commissary|© Colin Faulkner. Don’t skip the most important meal of the day while you’re here – Toronto is big on brunches and has a number of restaurants offering unique twists on the meal. For a TO stalwart, head to the Drake Commissary and try some smørrebrød, a Danish open-face sandwich made with rye bread that is topped with seasonal ingredients."

"Leave it to the folks behind the Drake to come up with one of the coolest places to break bread. At this bustling corner in the Junction Triangle, chefs, bakers, patrons and artists come together over some darn good dough. The Commissary is more than a bakery, it’s an 8,000-square-foot community-and-culinary hub set in a refurbished condiment factory."

"It's a cosy, chic and stylish bar in the Toronto Gay Village. On sunny days, the outdoor patio area is one of our favourite hangouts – it's one of the best places to come for people watching (ie: “cruising”!). Boutique is all about making the perfect cocktail."

"The cakes at Rahier can be described as modern, chic and scrumptious!. The nouveau style of decorating has attracted quite the following since it opened in 1996. The croissants are also laminated to perfection, making them as flaky and buttery as the ones found in Paris."

"McEwan enjoyed the Mata Hari cake, with mango and coconut mousse. “The gooseberry is pretty but perhaps misleading as I couldn’t taste this through the cake. It complemented the flavours well, however.” McEwan was particularly fond of the papaya compote and texture."

"Butter Baker is a Toronto-based French bakery, and they’ve now got a location in Markham!. Find everything from croissants to chiffon cakes – heaven on earth for all of the baked goods. Their soft serve is actually only available from April through October, and the flavours change up every month – some recent flavours include Strawberry Vanilla soft serve and Guava Vanilla soft serve!"

"Find it: 120 Dundas Street West; @butterbakerto; butter-baker.com. The lowdown: Sweet tooth lovers rejoice!. This tiny gem of a bakery satisfies every bit of my sugar-filled cravings with their baked goods ranging from deliciously flaky danishes to incredibly smooth and creamy soft serve ice cream."

"What: This company has a simple menu boasting croissants, brioches, danishes, cookies and ice cream in classic French flavours and cooking techniques. Where: 120 Dundas St W"

"To-Ne Sushi is Chinatown’s popular spot for cheap, but delicious, sushi. Rolls average around $8, with a few topping out at around $12.95-$14.95 (these are meant for splurging), but maki and veggie rolls are more around the $4-$6 range. Sushi nigiri goes for about $4-$6 and sashimi for $5-$6, except for the expensive toro, or tuna belly."

"If there were a People’s Choice Award for best Toronto buffet dining, odds are that this chain would walk away with the hardware. Never mind brunch; it’s ALL buffet, ALL the time, so no reason to wait until the weekend. Mandarin is a popular restaurant to feast with families, seniors, tour groups and anyone celebrating any kind of special event."