Best Restaurants in Kensington Market, Toronto (Oct 2026)
Toronto's most eclectic food neighborhood. Vintage shops and graffiti-lined laneways give way to taco joints, dumpling houses, vegan cafes, and some of the city's best cheap eats.
Last updated October 8, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QuetzalUpscale Mexican | 1,623 |         |
4.6 ★1,585 reviews | Curated Menu, Beef Tartare | 419 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1 |
| 2 | Sunnys ChineseModern Asian Fusion | 635 |  |
4.4 ★935 reviews | Dan Dan Noodles, Orange Chicken | 60 Kensington Ave Units 6-14, Toronto, ON M5T 2K1 |
| 3 | The Cottage Cheese - Urban IndianIndian | 269 | |
4.5 ★1,307 reviews | Dal Makhani (Dal Bukhara), Pistachio Lamb Chop Korma | 64 Oxford St, Toronto, ON M5T 1P1 |
| 4 | Rol San RestaurantChinese | 173 | |
4.0 ★4,545 reviews | Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings), Siu Mai (Pork and Shrimp Dumplings) | 390 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G5 |
| 5 | Seven Lives Tacos y MariscosMexican | 167 | 4.6 ★3,778 reviews | Gobernador Taco, Baja Fish Taco | 72 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 | |
| 6 | HawkerAll-vegan Southeast Asian | 167 | |
4.7 ★821 reviews | Tasting Menu, Grapes | 291 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2 |
| 7 | The Heartbreak ChefNorth American | 166 |  |
4.7 ★744 reviews | Fried Chicken Sandwich, Mac and Cheese | 170 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8 |
| 8 | Ramen IsshinJapanese Ramen | 164 | 4.6 ★4,452 reviews | Red Dragon Ramen, Chicken Karaage | 421 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1 | |
| 9 | Casa MoralesModern Mexican | 158 |  |
4.8 ★354 reviews | Mole Rojo, Empanadas | 152 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L5 |
| 10 | Banh Mi Nguyen HuongVietnamese Banh Mi | 147 | 4.5 ★1,065 reviews | Banh Mi, Nem Nuong (Grilled Pork Sausage) Honey Garlic Banh Mi | 322 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 1J6 | |
| 11 | Ozzy's Burgers TorontoHalal Burgers | 144 | 4.5 ★3,347 reviews | Lamb Burger, Original Burger | 66 Nassau St Unit 1/2, Toronto, ON M5T 1M2 | |
| 12 | Wok Theory | 新天虹Dim Sum | 138 | 4.4 ★462 reviews | Har Gow, Pumpkin and Mushroom Dumpling | 530 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H3 | |
| 13 | Dipped DonutsDonut Shop | 129 | 4.6 ★698 reviews | Brown Butter Sea Salt Donut, Butter Tart Donut | 161 Baldwin St #1, Toronto, ON M5T 1L9 | |
| 14 | Blackbird Baking Co. St. LawrenceBakery | 128 | 4.4 ★61 reviews | Sourdough Bread, Kouign Amann | 92, St. Lawrence South Market, 95 Front St E Unit UL44, Toronto, ON M5E 1C2 | |
| 15 | Bunner's BakeshopPastry | 126 | 4.4 ★1,018 reviews | Cinnamon Roll, Red Velvet Cupcake | 244 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L7 | |
| 16 | King's CaféVegetarian Chinese | 125 | 4.6 ★775 reviews | Gua Baos, Dumplings | 192 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6 | |
| 17 | Sneaky Dee'sTex-mex | 122 | 4.3 ★6,298 reviews | Nachos, Wings | 431 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T2 | |
| 18 | Wu Wei Coffee | 无为 | 117 | 4.6 ★373 reviews | Matcha Latte, Strawberry Matcha | 44 Kensington Ave Lower Unit, Toronto, ON M5T 2J9 | |
| 19 | FIKA Cafe | 117 | 4.6 ★1,420 reviews | Cardamom Latte, Cardamom Bun | 28 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J9 | |
| 20 | Buddha's Vegan RestaurantVegan Chinese | 111 | 4.6 ★1,355 reviews | Imitation Duck, General Tao's Vegan Chicken | 666 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H9 | |
| 21 | Wanda's Pie in the SkyPastry | 110 | 4.3 ★1,937 reviews | Key Lime Pie, Cherry Pie | 287 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M2 | |
| 22 | Ugly Delicious TorontoAmerican Comfort | 105 | 4.6 ★805 reviews | Wagyu Burger, Classic Burger | 199 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1M1 | |
| 23 | LITTLE PEBBLES CAFEPastry | 105 | 4.2 ★1,224 reviews | Tiramisu Croissant, Strawberry Croissant | 160 Baldwin St #8, Toronto, ON M5T 3K7 | |
| 24 | Birria CatrinaMexican | 102 | 4.3 ★786 reviews | Birria Tacos, Birria Quesadilla | 214 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6 | |
| 25 | Sanagan's Meat Locker - Kensington MarketButcher Shop | 101 | 4.7 ★476 reviews | Sausages, Dry-Aged Steak | 176 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L8 | |
| 26 | Taste of China Seafood RestaurantCantonese | 98 | 3.8 ★992 reviews | Deep Fried Egg Tofu in Salt and Chili Pepper, Deep Fried Squid in Garlic Pepper | 338 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2G2 | |
| 27 | Banh Mi Ba LeVietnamese | 96 | 4.4 ★383 reviews | Banh Mi (Cold Cut or BBQ Pork), Bun Rieu | 538 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1H3 | |
| 28 | MADE RITE COFFEE | 90 | 4.5 ★198 reviews | Banana Bread, BEC (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese) Sandwich | 68 Wales Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 1J3 | |
| 29 | Burdock Brewery Kensington TavernBrewery Fare | 82 | 4.6 ★86 reviews | Sticky Toffee Pudding, Caesar Salad | 184 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.