My Favorite Place in Toronto: Discovering Greektown

Hello everyone! This is Naoko. 

Today, I’d like to introduce you to Greektown, a spot that I absolutely love in Toronto, located around Pape Station.

Before moving to Canada, I had never seen, heard of, or had any interest in Greek food. But when I finally tried it here, I was completely hooked. Souvlaki is similar to the skewers you'd find at a yakitori restaurant in Japan. The Greek sauce, which is white and reminiscent of sour cream, is unbelievably delicious. I always go for souvlaki or pita with souvlaki. I’m sure there’s more to try, but I haven’t explored beyond these favorites yet.

One of my favorite events was the annual Taste of Danforth festival. Unfortunately, it’s been announced that the 2024 event will be canceled due to a lack of funds, and it might not return, which is really disappointing.

Taste of the Danforth 2023

Taste of the Danforth 2023

Taste of the Danforth 2023

I’d like to introduce one of the famous Greek restaurants in the area. It’s called Square Boy, and it’s about a 5-minute walk from Donlands Station on the subway.

Square Boy has been a go-to spot in Toronto for classic burgers for decades. Burgers are around $5, and the place has an old-school vibe with retro game machines that kids love to play with while they wait.

While I mostly stick to souvlaki, if you're in the mood for a burger, I highly recommend trying their homemade one. It’s juicy, satisfying, and incredibly tasty.

Souvlaki pita

Homemade burger

If you haven’t checked out Greektown yet, definitely give it a go! It’s got amazing flavors and a great vibe. 

Enjoy!

Square Boy

875 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L8