Planning the perfect day for your dad or father figure can be a challenge. Luckily, Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood in the East End has plenty of options to explore, whether your dad is a coffee lover, foodie or a fashionista.
If you need ideas on what to do this weekend, continue reading — we got you! Here are 5 ways you can spend Father’s Day in Riverside:

Photo credit: Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
Eats a celebration
From authentic Thai at Isaan Der to Middle Eastern classics at Tabule, Riverside has a great selection of international cuisines. If you have the appetite for it, you could even do a whole food trip and try out several restaurants in a day.

Photo credit: The West Cork Irish Pub
Cheers to dad
Places like The West Cork, Duke’s and Eastbound Brewing Co. have an excellent variety of beers, cocktails and spirits and even mocktails! If you want something more elevated (quite literally), you can also reserve a table at The Broadview Hotel’s The Rooftop for drinks with a breathtaking view.

Photo credit: Amber Kitchen & Coffee
Coffee o’clock
If dad loves something caffenated, he’s going to be in for a treat because Riverside has plenty of cafes to choose from, each with their own must-try specialty concoctions. Here’s a fun guide to cafe hopping in Riverside that you can check out!

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Secondhand shopping spree
Is dad looking to update his wardrobe for the summer? Check out Riverside’s growing community of vintage shops. Also, if you’re free on June 20th, feel free to join us for the Riverside Vintage Crawl — it’ll be fun, we promise!

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A cut above the rest
Treat dad to a much needed pampering. You can go to the legendary George the Barber from Broadview Beauty Parlour for the quintessential barbershop experience or Glassbox for something hip and modern. UNTITLED by Flaunt Boutique and Album Hair are also known for their treatments.
To all the amazing dads and father figures out there, Riverside celebrates you — Happy Father’s Day!
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